Retro Games For Tablet
Retro games have always had a certain charm. They invoke nostalgia and make us think of the old days when graphics didn’t matter as much as they do now. Retro games are generally simpler than modern titles. That makes them easier to play. If you’re looking to get your hands dirty with a bit of nostalgic gaming, we have the best retro games currently available on Android.
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Beamdog games (four titles)
Beamdog is a developer on Google Play. They've remastered four retro games. The available titles include Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate II, Planescape: Torment, and Seige of Dragonspear. These are all early 2000's-style RPGs with vast world, deep story lines, and tons of game play. Each one can easily go for four or five dozen hours. The UI feels cramped on smaller displays. These games are best on larger displays like big phones or tablets. Otherwise, these are all classics. They run for $9.99 each with optional DLC like voice packs.
Beat Cop
Beat Cop is a good retro Noir game set in the 1980's. You play as Jack Kelly, a disgraced former detective on the beat cop grind. You were framed for murder, your new boss is horrible, and your wife is a money sucking leech. The player grapples with these obstacles while trying to find out who framed them for murder. The graphics help set the old school ambiance and the mechanics are also engaging. You can try the game for free and purchase the full version for $4.99.
Crossy Road
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Crossy Road is an iconic retro mobile game. It's this generation's version of Frogger. You bounce a chicken across various roads and streams. You must also avoid obstacles and employ proper timing. It's a simple arcade game that is both family friendly and actually fun. There are also a variety of unlockable characters as well as Android TV support. It hits all of the right buttons. The same developers also did Pac-Man 256 and Shooty Skies, two more excellent retro games. All of them are freemium games, but the freemium element isn't a problem at all.
Doom and Destiny Advanced
Doom and Destiny Advanced is a retro-style RPG. It features old school mechanics and graphics, a decent story line, and plenty of stuff to do. The developers boast eight playable characters, over 300 enemies, over 500 locations, and a story that should take you a couple of dozen hours to finish. The free version of the game has all of the core game with ads. The full version unlocks some additional content and also removes the advertising. We obviously recommend you try the free version first.
Evoland 1 and 2
Evoland 1 and 2 are modern mobile games with retro gaming elements. It's difficult to express their genre. Both games encompass a variety of styles, graphical designs, and game play mechanics. That includes RPG, fighter, top-down shooter, trading card game, platformer, hack-and-slash, and others. These are great games for people who just like old styles but aren't married to a specific type or genre of game. The first one is fairly inexpensive. Evoland 2 is newer and, thus, more expensive by comparison. Both are excellent games.
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Kairosoft games
Kairosoft is yet another developer on Google Play. Most of their games have a retro theme and feel to them. Some of the more popular games include Grand Prix Story 2, Ninja Village, Game Dev Story, and The Manga Works. All the games have varying mechanics. However, they do all share a simulation element. In Grand Prix Story 2, you race cars, but you also run a race car business. In Ninja Village, you do combat for regional dominance, but you also much build the ninja village. You see where this is going. The graphics are charming and the game play typically isn't difficult to learn. Some of the games are freemium, others are pay-once titles. There are a lot of options here.
Minecraft
Minecraft is a classic. The decidedly retro graphics have long been a part of the game's charm. It also features tons of stuff to craft, kill, explore, and do. Updates in 2017 gave the game cross-platform support. You can play the same worlds on your computer as you can on your Xbox and mobile versions. The games are all basically the same at this point. The game runs for $6.99. The in-app purchases include character skins and Minecraft Realms add-ons.
Old School RuneScape
Old School RuneScape is, well, RuneScape. This game originally launched in 2001 and that makes it retro by today's standards. It's the full game without any compromises. The subscription costs, in-world activities, and all of that is identical to the web version. There is a free version with a bunch of stuff to do. However, the subscription makes the world about three times larger with more skills, more quests, and a ton of extra bank slots. It's one of the few MMORPGs that doesn't rely on freemium tactics to earn a buck and we also appreciate that.
OK Golf
OK Golf is reminiscent of old arcade golf games. This one is about as retro arcade as it gets on mobile for golf, anyway. You drag back and release to launch the ball. There are no clubs or anything like that to distract from the experience. The game also features unlockable courses, secret areas, and challenges. There is even an online multiplayer mode and that adds a bit of modern flair to a classic premise. This one is inexpensive at $2.99. There are no additional in-app purchases or advertisements.
SEGA Forever games
SEGA has a bunch of retro games in their SEGA Forever collection. Some of the titles include Sonic the Hedgehog, Altered Beast, Golden Axe, Phantasy Star II, Ristar, Comix Zone, Kid Chameleon, and several others. Each game has their own sets of mechanics. However, they all share a common theme: they're old SEGA games. You can play each one for free with ads. There is an optional $1.99 purchase for removing advertisements. It's a veritable treasure trove of retro games goodness.
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Slayaway Camp and Friday the 13th
Slayaway Camp and Friday the 13th are horror games with retro puzzle elements. Slayaway Camp features tons of gore, unlockable characters, 140 levels, and a hair metal-inspired soundtrack. Friday the 13th features 100 levels, all of the various varieties of Jason Vorhees, tons of gore, and more. Both games are by the same developer. The gore would be worrisome if it weren't the same style of graphics as Minecraft. It helps take the edge off of how truly brutal these games can be. They are excellent retro puzzle games with some adult themes.
Square Enix games
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Square Enix is among the best developers for retro games. They ported many of their old console classics to mobile with a bit of modern flair. Some of the titles include several main Final Fantasy games, several main Dragon Quest games, Adventures of Mana, Secret of Mana, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy Tactics: WotL, The World Ends With You, and many others. Those looking for jRPG retro games should definitely start here. The games are a bit expensive, though. We understand if $10 or more is too much for a mobile game for you. However, you are purchasing a complete port of these old games with no ads or in-app purchases to gum up the works.
Sky Force Reloaded
It doesn't get much more old school than top-down aerial shooters. Sky Force Reloaded is exactly that. It features a bunch of levels, upgradeable ships, simple controls, and plenty of mini-missions to do. The graphics aren't retro, but everything else about it feels like the 1990's. It is a freemium title with a few of the usual pitfalls. However, it more than makes up for it by being accessible, fun, modern, and old school all at once.
Tony Hawk's Skate Jam
Tony Hawk's Skate Jam is very reminiscent of the old Tony Hawk games for PlayStation and Nintendo 64. You play in various skate parks, do a bunch of tricks, and complete various challenges. There are a bunch of skateboards to collect and new areas to unlock. Plus, there's a single player mode along with a PvP mode. The controls are a bit clunky and it holds back an otherwise excellent retro skateboarding experience. Skateboard Party is another game by the same developer with a similar feel if you want to try that too.
Whispers of a Machine
Whispers of a Machine is a retro mystery game with some Noir elements. You play as Vera, a cybernetic special agent. She finds a group of fanatics creating a super intelligent AI and they must be stopped. The game uses Noir, mystery, and puzzle elements to drive the plot forward and the pixel art is quite good. It also includes modern twists like voice over dialog for those who don't like to read a bunch. It runs for $4.99 with no in-app purchases or ads.
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