These nostalgic games that bring you back to your childhood are all different

Bringing Back Childhood Memories: The Best Nostalgic Games

These nostalgic games that bring you back to your childhood are all different
Published by Liam @ PC Game Spotlight 2 years ago


Videogames are beloved forms of media, often evoking memories of simpler times. From blowing out dust from NES cartridges to reminiscing about your first PC game, playing a game that brings back childhood memories is a unique experience.

Everyone has their own set of nostalgic games, with different aspects like music, gameplay, or characters resonating with each individual. We wanted to hear about your favorite nostalgic games and the response was incredible. We received over a hundred game selections, which we have organized by genre, console, and top games. If you're still looking for something new to play, we've also compiled a list of games that offer a spiritual successor to some of your favorites.

The Best Nostalgic Games

Here are the top nostalgic games that were mentioned:

  • Ace Attorney
  • Chrono Trigger
  • Command & Conquer Red Alert 2
  • Digimon World 3
  • Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion
  • GTA San Andreas
  • Legend of Dragoon
  • Metal Slug 1-3
  • Frogger’s Adventure
  • Mario Kart Wii
  • Mario Odyssey
  • Metal Gear Solid
  • Myst
  • Nier Automata
  • Outrun
  • Pokémon Gold
  • Resident Evil
  • Shadow of the Colossus
  • Shenmue
  • Sim City 2000
  • Sonic Adventure 2
  • Streets of Rage
  • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 64
  • Tetris
  • The Sims
  • The Sims 2
  • Tomb Raider
  • Twilight Princess
  • Wario Land 3
  • Yoshi’s Island

These games hold a special place in many hearts, transporting players back to their childhood. If you're yearning for similar experiences, we also have a list of games that offer a spiritual successor to your favorite nostalgic games, such as the best GTA 5 and the best Elder Scrolls games.

We have received an abundance of nostalgic games and hope that you enjoy reminiscing with your personal favorites. If you have a beloved game that we didn't mention, please let us know in the comments.

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