Best Retro games from the 2000s

Best Retro games from the 2000s [Discovery Queue]

Games like Gothic, Commandos 2: Men of Courage, and The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, ranked by the GamesGraph community.
Last updated: October 17, 2026

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1

Gothic

2001October 2001 by Piranha Bytes

RPG, Adventure, Fantasy

RPG, Adventure, Fantasy

6.99 Good+ 467 ratings
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2

Commandos 2: Men of Courage

2001September 2001 by Pyro Studios

Shooter, Real Time Strategy, Strategy

Shooter, Real Time Strategy, Strategy

6.73 Good 182 ratings
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3

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

2009July 2009 by LucasArts

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

6.58 Good 207 ratings
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4

RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

2002October 2002 by Chris Sawyer Productions

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

6.48 Good- 214 ratings
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5

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

2003November 2003 by Ubisoft Montreal

Platform, Puzzle, Adventure

Platform, Puzzle, Adventure

6.36 Good- 796 ratings
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6

Zeus: Master of Olympus

2000October 2000 by Impressions Games

Strategy, Isometric, City Builder

Strategy, Isometric, City Builder

6.34 Good- <100 ratings
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7

Metal Slug 3

2000January 2000 by SNK

Shooter, Platform, Arcade

Shooter, Platform, Arcade

6.17 Good-- 213 ratings
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8

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

2001October 2001 by Crystal Dynamics

Adventure, Fantasy, Horror

Adventure, Fantasy, Horror

6.16 Good-- 110 ratings
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9

Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror - Remastered

2009December 2009 by Revolution Software

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

6.04 Okay++ <100 ratings
10

10

Return to Castle Wolfenstein

2001November 2001 by Gray Matter Interactive

Shooter, Fantasy, Science fiction

Shooter, Fantasy, Science fiction

5.93 Okay++ 500 ratings
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11

SimCity 3000 Unlimited

2000May 2000 by Maxis

Simulator, Strategy, Business

Simulator, Strategy, Business

5.92 Okay++ <100 ratings
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12

Legacy of Kain: Defiance

2003November 2003 by Crystal Dynamics

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Horror

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Horror

5.92 Okay++ <100 ratings
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13

Final Fantasy VIII

2000January 2000 by Square

RPG, Adventure, Fantasy

RPG, Adventure, Fantasy

5.87 Okay+ <100 ratings
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14

The Blackwell Legacy

2006December 2006 by Wadjet Eye Games

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

5.84 Okay+ <100 ratings
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15

The Book of Unwritten Tales

2009April 2009 by KING Art

Point-and-click, Adventure, Fantasy

Point-and-click, Adventure, Fantasy

5.80 Okay+ <100 ratings
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16

MDK2

2000March 2000 by BioWare

Shooter, Platform, Puzzle

Shooter, Platform, Puzzle

5.77 Okay+ <100 ratings
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17

Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor

2004October 2004 by Her Interactive

Point-and-click, Adventure, Mystery

Point-and-click, Adventure, Mystery

5.64 Okay <100 ratings
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18

Zuma Deluxe

2003December 2003 by PopCap Games

Puzzle, Arcade, Side view

Puzzle, Arcade, Side view

5.63 Okay <100 ratings
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19

Nancy Drew: Secret of the Old Clock

2005July 2005 by Her Interactive

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

5.62 Okay <100 ratings
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20

Nancy Drew: Legend of the Crystal Skull

2007October 2007 by Her Interactive

Point-and-click, Adventure, Mystery

Point-and-click, Adventure, Mystery

5.62 Okay <100 ratings
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21

RPG Maker 2003

2002December 2002 by Kadokawa Games

RPG, Simulator, Educational

RPG, Simulator, Educational

5.61 Okay <100 ratings
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22

Ben There, Dan That!

2009June 2009 by Size Five Games

Point-and-click, Adventure, Comedy

Point-and-click, Adventure, Comedy

5.60 Okay <100 ratings
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23

Princess Maker 2 Refine

2004September 2004 by Gainax

Simulator, Adventure, Fantasy

Simulator, Adventure, Fantasy

5.59 Okay <100 ratings
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24

Summoner

2000October 2000 by Graphsim Entertainment

RPG, Adventure, Fantasy

RPG, Adventure, Fantasy

5.59 Okay <100 ratings
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25

Evolva

2000June 2000 by Computer Artworks

Shooter, Strategy, Adventure

Shooter, Strategy, Adventure

5.58 Okay <100 ratings
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26

Airline Tycoon Deluxe

2003October 2003 by Spellbound

Simulator, Strategy, Business

Simulator, Strategy, Business

5.58 Okay <100 ratings
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27

Jets'n'Guns

2004November 2004 by Rake in Grass

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.58 Okay <100 ratings
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28

Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

2009March 2009 by Revolution Software

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

5.56 Okay <100 ratings
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29

Runaway 2: The Dream of the Turtle

2006November 2006 by 93 Games Studio

Point-and-click, Puzzle, RPG

Point-and-click, Puzzle, RPG

5.56 Okay <100 ratings
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30

Impossible Creatures

2002December 2002 by Relic Entertainment

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

5.55 Okay <100 ratings
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31

Ikaruga

2002September 2002 by Treasure

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.55 Okay <100 ratings
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32

Runaway: A Road Adventure

2001July 2001 by Pendulo Studios

Point-and-click, Puzzle, RPG

Point-and-click, Puzzle, RPG

5.54 Okay <100 ratings
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33

Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure

2004December 2004 by Nihon Falcom

Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash

Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash

5.53 Okay <100 ratings
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34

Space Invaders Extreme

2008February 2008 by Guilti

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.53 Okay <100 ratings
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35

Space Channel 5: Part 2

2002February 2002 by United Game Artists

Music, Adventure, Science fiction

Music, Adventure, Science fiction

5.53 Okay <100 ratings
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36

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People

2008August 2008 by Telltale Games

Point-and-click, Adventure, Comedy

Point-and-click, Adventure, Comedy

5.52 Okay <100 ratings
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37

Nights Into Dreams

2008February 2008 by Sonic Team

Platform, Adventure, Fantasy

Platform, Adventure, Fantasy

5.50 Okay <100 ratings
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38

Submarine Titans

2000August 2000 by Ellipse Studios

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

5.50 Okay <100 ratings
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39

Worms Pinball

2000January 2000 by Team17

Simulator, Arcade, Kids

Simulator, Arcade, Kids

5.49 Okay <100 ratings
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40

Pizza Connection 2

2001February 2001 by Software 2000

Simulator, Strategy, Tactical

Simulator, Strategy, Tactical

5.47 Okay <100 ratings
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41

HellSinker

2007August 2007 by Inudon Empire

Shooter, Science fiction, Isometric

Shooter, Science fiction, Isometric

5.46 Okay <100 ratings
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42

Rising Kingdoms

2005June 2005 by Haemimont Games

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Retro

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Retro

5.45 Okay <100 ratings
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43

RefleX

2008August 2008 by SITER SKAIN

Shooter, Science fiction, Isometric

Shooter, Science fiction, Isometric

5.45 Okay <100 ratings
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44

Rosenkreuzstilette

2007December 2007 by [erka:es]

Shooter, Platform, Adventure

Shooter, Platform, Adventure

5.45 Okay <100 ratings
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45

Tales of Monkey Island

2009July 2009 by Telltale Games

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

5.45 Okay <100 ratings
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46

Samurai Shodown V Special

2004April 2004 by Yuki Enterprise

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

5.43 Okay- <100 ratings
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47

Eversion

2008December 2008 by Zaratustra Productions

Platform, Horror, Comedy

Platform, Horror, Comedy

5.43 Okay- <100 ratings
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48

Fortune Summoners: Secret of the Elemental Stone

2009June 2009 by Lizsoft

Platform, RPG, Adventure

Platform, RPG, Adventure

5.43 Okay- <100 ratings
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49

Eador: Genesis

2009August 2009 by Snowbird Games

Turn-Based, Fantasy, Retro

Turn-Based, Fantasy, Retro

5.41 Okay- <100 ratings
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50

Nancy Drew: The Haunting of Castle Malloy

2009June 2009 by Her Interactive

Adventure, Exploration, Retro

Adventure, Exploration, Retro

5.40 Okay- <100 ratings
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51

FlatOut

2004November 2004 by Bugbear Entertainment

Racing, Simulator, Third person

Racing, Simulator, Third person

5.38 Okay- 202 ratings
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52

Nancy Drew: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon

2005September 2005 by Her Interactive

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

5.37 Okay- <100 ratings
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53

Nancy Drew: Treasure in the Royal Tower

2001August 2001 by Her Interactive

Point-and-click, Adventure, Mystery

Point-and-click, Adventure, Mystery

5.37 Okay- <100 ratings
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54

Escape from Monkey Island

2000November 2000 by LucasArts

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

5.36 Okay- 160 ratings
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55

Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek

2007June 2007 by Her Interactive

Point-and-click, Adventure, Exploration

Point-and-click, Adventure, Exploration

5.35 Okay- <100 ratings
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56

Larva Mortus

2009March 2009 by Meridian4

Adventure, Horror, Isometric

Adventure, Horror, Isometric

5.35 Okay- <100 ratings
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57

Time Gentlemen, Please!

2009July 2009 by Zombie Cow Studios

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

5.35 Okay- <100 ratings
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58

Metal Slug XX

2009December 2009 by SNK

Shooter, Platform, Science fiction

Shooter, Platform, Science fiction

5.35 Okay- <100 ratings
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59

Hogs of War

2000September 2000 by Infogrames Studios

Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactical

Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactical

5.35 Okay- <100 ratings
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60

Day of Defeat

2003May 2003 by Valve

Shooter, First person, Difficult

Shooter, First person, Difficult

5.33 Okay- <100 ratings
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61

Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse

2005October 2005 by Wideload Games

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Science fiction

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Science fiction

5.32 Okay- <100 ratings
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62

Quake 4

2005October 2005 by Raven Software

Shooter, Science fiction, Horror

Shooter, Science fiction, Horror

5.32 Okay- 247 ratings
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63

Runaway 3: A Twist of Fate

2009November 2009 by Pendulo Studios

Point-and-click, Puzzle, RPG

Point-and-click, Puzzle, RPG

5.32 Okay- <100 ratings
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64

World Racing 2

2005September 2005 by Synetic

Racing, Third person, Realistic

Racing, Third person, Realistic

5.31 Okay- <100 ratings
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65

Nancy Drew: The Haunted Carousel

2003August 2003 by Her Interactive

Point-and-click, Adventure, Horror

Point-and-click, Adventure, Horror

5.31 Okay- <100 ratings
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66

Multiwinia: Survival of the Flattest

2008September 2008 by Introversion Software

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Science fiction

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Science fiction

5.30 Okay- <100 ratings
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67

Big Mutha Truckers 2

2005June 2005 by Empire Interactive

Racing, Comedy, First person

Racing, Comedy, First person

5.30 Okay- <100 ratings
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68

Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue

2004October 2004 by Krome Studios

Platform, Racing, Adventure

Platform, Racing, Adventure

5.30 Okay- <100 ratings
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69

Shivah

2006June 2006 by Wadjet Eye Games

Point-and-click, Adventure, Third person

Point-and-click, Adventure, Third person

5.30 Okay- <100 ratings
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70

Epic Battle Fantasy

2009May 2009 by Matt Roszak

RPG, Turn-Based, Fantasy

RPG, Turn-Based, Fantasy

5.30 Okay- <100 ratings
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71

A Vampyre Story

2008November 2008 by Autumn Moon Entertainment

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

5.29 Okay- <100 ratings
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72

Noitu Love 2: Devolution

2008April 2008 by Joakim Sandberg

Fighting, Platform, Hack and Slash

Fighting, Platform, Hack and Slash

5.28 Okay- <100 ratings
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73

Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy

2002December 2002 by Frogwares

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

5.27 Okay- <100 ratings
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74

Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring

2004August 2004 by Frogwares

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

5.26 Okay- <100 ratings
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75

Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships

2009July 2009 by Her Interactive

Adventure, Exploration, Retro

Adventure, Exploration, Retro

5.26 Okay- <100 ratings
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76

Nancy Drew: The Secret of Shadow Ranch

2004August 2004 by Her Interactive

Point-and-click, Adventure, Mystery

Point-and-click, Adventure, Mystery

5.25 Okay- <100 ratings
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77

Nancy Drew: The Final Scene

2001November 2001 by Her Interactive

Point-and-click, Adventure, Thriller

Point-and-click, Adventure, Thriller

5.25 Okay- <100 ratings
78

78

Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand

2002August 2002 by Her Interactive

Adventure, Exploration, Retro

Adventure, Exploration, Retro

5.25 Okay- <100 ratings
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79

Ultratron

2005June 2005 by Puppy Games

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.24 Okay- <100 ratings
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80

Soulbringer

2000June 2000 by Infogrames

RPG, Adventure, Fantasy

RPG, Adventure, Fantasy

5.24 Okay- <100 ratings
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81

Deathmatch Classic

2001July 2001 by Valve

Shooter, Science fiction, First person

Shooter, Science fiction, First person

5.24 Okay- <100 ratings
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82

Platypus

2002May 2002 by Squashy Software

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.24 Okay- <100 ratings
83

83

Nancy Drew: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake

2002November 2002 by Her Interactive

Point-and-click, Adventure, Mystery

Point-and-click, Adventure, Mystery

5.22 Okay-- <100 ratings
84

84

Edge

2008December 2008 by Two Tribes Publishing

Platform, Puzzle, Adventure

Platform, Puzzle, Adventure

5.20 Okay-- <100 ratings
85

85

Half-Life: Blue Shift

2001June 2001 by Gearbox Software

Shooter, Platform, Puzzle

Shooter, Platform, Puzzle

5.19 Okay-- 468 ratings
86

86

Nancy Drew: Danger on Deception Island

2003October 2003 by Her Interactive

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

5.19 Okay-- <100 ratings
87

87

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

2008September 2008 by LucasArts

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

5.19 Okay-- 483 ratings
88

88

Nosferatu: The Wrath of Malachi

2003October 2003 by Idol FX

Shooter, Adventure, Horror

Shooter, Adventure, Horror

5.18 Okay-- <100 ratings
89

89

Nancy Drew: The Phantom of Venice

2008July 2008 by Her Interactive

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

5.18 Okay-- <100 ratings
90

90

Bionic Commando Rearmed

2008August 2008 by GRIN

Shooter, Platform, Arcade

Shooter, Platform, Arcade

5.18 Okay-- <100 ratings
91

91

The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match

2009February 2009 by SNK Playmore

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

5.15 Okay-- <100 ratings
92

92

Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut

2003June 2003 by Sonic Team

Platform, Racing, Adventure

Platform, Racing, Adventure

5.14 Okay-- 135 ratings
93

93

Nancy Drew: Message in a Haunted Mansion

2000November 2000 by Her Interactive

Point-and-click, Adventure, Mystery

Point-and-click, Adventure, Mystery

5.14 Okay-- <100 ratings
94

94

Ricochet

2000November 2000 by Valve

Shooter, Puzzle, Science fiction

Shooter, Puzzle, Science fiction

5.11 Okay-- <100 ratings
95

95

Boiling Point: Road to Hell

2005May 2005 by Deep Shadows

Shooter, Racing, RPG

Shooter, Racing, RPG

5.09 Okay-- <100 ratings
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96

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved

2005November 2005 by Activision

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.07 Okay-- <100 ratings
97

97

Bit.Trip Beat

2009March 2009 by Gaijin Games

Music, Puzzle, Arcade

Music, Puzzle, Arcade

5.05 Okay-- <100 ratings
98

98

Worms Blast

2002March 2002 by Team17

Puzzle, Strategy, Arcade

Puzzle, Strategy, Arcade

5.05 Okay-- <100 ratings
99

99

Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon

2003November 2003 by Revolution Software

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

5.02 Okay-- <100 ratings
100

100

MySims

2007September 2007 by EA UK

Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox

Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox

5.01 Okay-- <100 ratings
101

101

Half-Life Deathmatch: Source

2006May 2006 by Valve

Shooter, Science fiction, First person

Shooter, Science fiction, First person

4.96 Mediocre++ <100 ratings
102

102

Juiced

2005June 2005 by Juice Games

Racing, Non-fiction, Open world

Racing, Non-fiction, Open world

4.88 Mediocre++ <100 ratings
103

103

Bookworm

2003February 2003 by Black Lantern Studios

Puzzle, Educational, Text

Puzzle, Educational, Text

4.82 Mediocre++ <100 ratings
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104

Daikatana

2000May 2000 by Ion Storm

Shooter, Puzzle, Fantasy

Shooter, Puzzle, Fantasy

4.61 Mediocre+ <100 ratings
105

105

Ryzom

2004September 2004 by Winch Gate

RPG, Adventure, Science fiction

RPG, Adventure, Science fiction

Needs more reviews
106

106

Vampire Hunters

2009December 2009 by Mayhem Studios

RPG, Adventure, Horror

RPG, Adventure, Horror

Needs more reviews
107

107

Echoes+

2009October 2009 by Binary Zoo

Shooter, Bullet Hell, Space

Shooter, Bullet Hell, Space

Needs more reviews
108

108

Emergency 3

2005February 2005 by Sixteen Tons Entertainment

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Needs more reviews
109

109

Monsters' Den: Book of Dread

2008May 2008 by Monstrum

RPG, Strategy, Fantasy

RPG, Strategy, Fantasy

Needs more reviews
110

110

Sub Command

2001October 2001 by Sonalysts

Simulator, Strategy, Third person

Simulator, Strategy, Third person

Needs more reviews
111

111

Tank Universal

2008August 2008 by Dialogue Design

First person, Choices Matter, Exploration

First person, Choices Matter, Exploration

Needs more reviews
112

112

Weapon of Choice

2008November 2008

Science fiction, Side view, Hand-drawn

Science fiction, Side view, Hand-drawn

Needs more reviews
113

113

Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls

2009December 2009 by ACQUIRE Corp.

RPG, Fantasy, Difficult

RPG, Fantasy, Difficult

Needs more reviews
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114

The Adventures of Fatman

2003May 2003 by SOCKO! Entertainment

Adventure, Retro, Pixel Graphics

Adventure, Retro, Pixel Graphics

Needs more reviews
115

115

Emergency 4: Deluxe

2006April 2006 by Sixteen Tons Entertainment

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Needs more reviews
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116

Chains

2009June 2009 by Meridian4

Puzzle, Choices Matter, Colorful

Puzzle, Choices Matter, Colorful

Needs more reviews
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117

Mayhem Intergalactic

2007July 2007 by Inventive Dingo

Strategy, Science fiction, 4X

Strategy, Science fiction, 4X

Needs more reviews
118

118

Casino Inc

2003December 2003

Simulator, Strategy, Isometric

Simulator, Strategy, Isometric

Needs more reviews
119

119

Pipe Mania

2008September 2008

Puzzle, Strategy, First person

Puzzle, Strategy, First person

Needs more reviews