Top 1980s Games
60+ 1980s games ranked by player tags and tunable re-ranking. Related tags include Singleplayer, Atmospheric, Indie, Retro.
Recommended 1980s Games

Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game.
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- #1 Hotline Miami98% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 121,152 reviews2012Developer: Dennaton GamesPublisher: Devolver DigitalPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.4hMean: 10.4h≥1hr: 86%
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
- #2 Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number98% matchVery Positive94% of 76,956 reviews2015Developer: Dennaton GamesPublisher: Devolver DigitalPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 6.2hMean: 18.1h≥1hr: 78%
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game.
- #3 Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon98% matchVery Positive88% of 19,126 reviews2013Developer: Ubisoft MontrealPublisher: UbisoftPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.6hMean: 7.1h≥1hr: 84%
Far Cry® 3: Blood Dragon is THE Kick-Ass Cyber Shooter.Welcome to an 80’s vision of the future. The year is 2007 and you are Sargent Rex Colt, a Mark IV Cyber Commando. Your mission: get the girl, kill the baddies, and save the world.
- #4 Retrowave97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 15,325 reviews2022Developer: RewindAppPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.5hMean: 8.6h≥1hr: 72%
Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave!
- #5 OutDrive94% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,642 reviews2016Developer: DNVR ProdPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.2hMean: 12.3h≥1hr: 82%
Put the pedal to the metal or your girl will die! Experience the atmosphere of the world inspired by 80s with their neon lights, VHS tapes and synth pop. Buckle up! Gaming experiment in genre of music runner - not a game, aesthetic concept.
- #6 Contraband Police93% matchVery Positive95% of 24,287 reviews2023Developer: Crazy RocksPublisher: PlayWay S.A.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 7.9hMean: 15.7h≥1hr: 91%
Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.
- #7 Not For Broadcast88% matchVery Positive94% of 12,340 reviews2022Developer: NotGamesPublisher: tinyBuildPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.2hMean: 6.3h≥1hr: 81%
A new political Party has won a landslide in the General Election, and for some reason the editor at the news station you work at has done a runner. Now it’s up to you, the Janitor, to take over the editing booth in this tumultuous time - will you help the government, or stand in their way?
- #8 198X85% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,131 reviews2019Developer: Hi-Bit StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.4hMean: 9.6h≥1hr: 62%
Part 1 of arcade epic 198X. A coming-of-age story told through multiple games and genres. Experience the thrill of shooting, driving, jumping, fighting and role-playing in 5 full-blown arcade stages – combined with cinematic pixel-art storytelling.
- #9 Beat Cop85% matchVery Positive82% of 6,045 reviews2017Developer: Pixel CrowPublisher: 11 bit studiosPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.3hMean: 5.3h≥1hr: 85%
A retro, pixel art style adventure in New York, inspired by ’80s cop shows. You are Jack Kelly and you’ve been framed for murder. Now as a regular beat cop you have to find out, who did that. Expect thick crime story, a lot of black humour and all the other things you can find on the streets of Brooklyn.
- #10 Crossing Souls84% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,525 reviews2018Developer: FouratticPublisher: Devolver DigitalPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.8hMean: 6.1h≥1hr: 88%
California, 1986: A group of friends discover a mysterious pink stone that allows travel between two realms. This gang will live the summer of their lives in an adventure that will get them involved in a government conspiracy. Control five kids with special skills while fighting and solving puzzles.
- #11 Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,691 reviews2024Developer: Mega Cat StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.8hMean: 17.3h≥1hr: 87%
Survive five nights of terror in this chilling adventure game. Travel between time periods to solve puzzles, gather clues, and outrun the threat relentlessly pursuing you. Move swiftly and stay hidden, and you may just survive. But be careful—it's not just your own life that’s on the line this time.
- #12 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition82% matchVery Positive82% of 7,577 reviews2023Developer: Rockstar GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 8.7hMean: 28.2h≥1hr: 76%
Welcome to the 1980s. From the decade of big hair and pastel suits comes the story of one man's rise to the top of the criminal pile. Grand Theft Auto returns with Tommy Vercetti’s tale of betrayal and revenge in a neon-soaked tropical town full of excess and brimming with possibilities.
- #13 [Nightmare Files] Clap Clap81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,034 reviews2024Developer: RaycastlyPlatforms: Windows
Clap Clap is a short indie horror game that puts you in the shoes of a house sitter, experiencing strange occurrences in a seemingly ordinary home.
- #14 Double Dragon: Neon82% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,539 reviews2014Developer: WayForwardPublisher: Midnight CityPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.6hMean: 6.3h≥1hr: 90%
BRO-TACULAR! Legendary martial artists, Billy and Jimmy Lee return in this creative re-imagining of the classic beat ‘em up, Double Dragon Neon. Fight your way through countless henchmen including Linda and Abobo on your way to rescue the love of your life, Marian!
- #15 Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll81% matchMostly Positive79% of 7,107 reviews2022Developer: Soviet GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 11.4hMean: 32.9h≥1hr: 91%
Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll: the romanticism of the Eighties, mystery and intrigues, betrayal and sacrifice, hatred and passion — all this and more in the new game from the creators of the legendary visual novel Everlasting Summer!
- #16 Gunner, HEAT, PC!81% matchVery Positive92% of 7,357 reviews2022Developer: Radian Simulations LLCPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.1hMean: 11.3h≥1hr: 80%
Gunner, HEAT, PC! (GHPC) is a simulation game about modern mounted combat, with special attention to authenticity and fun.
- #17 Murder House80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,293 reviews2020Developer: Puppet ComboPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.5hMean: 5.1h≥1hr: 68%
A local news team breaks into an abandoned house to chase a salacious ghost story... until a MANIAC chases them! ...VHS era 80's slasher. PS1 style survival horror!
- #18 PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,520 reviews2023Developer: Square EnixPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 8.6hMean: 10.1h≥1hr: 87%
How far would you go to bring someone back from the dead? Discover the depths that some will go to in this horror-adventure game.
- #19 Stories Untold80% matchVery Positive87% of 5,390 reviews2017Developer: No CodePublisher: Devolver DigitalPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 2.6hMean: 3.0h≥1hr: 76%
Stories Untold is a compilation tape of four experimental adventures, including a remaster of the original hit episode “The House Abandon”.
- #20 Killer Frequency79% matchVery Positive93% of 5,727 reviews2023Developer: Team17Platforms: WindowsMedian: 4.1hMean: 5.1h≥1hr: 76%
Killer Frequency is a first-person horror puzzle game set in 1987, that puts you in the role of a late-night radio talk show host in small town America whose callers are being stalked by a mysterious killer.
- #21 Buddy Simulator 198479% matchVery Positive94% of 4,160 reviews2021Developer: Not a Sailor StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.2hMean: 7.8h≥1hr: 88%
Thanks to next generation AI technology, BUDDY SIMULATOR 1984 simulates the experience of hanging out with a best buddy! Your buddy learns from you, constantly adapting to your interests and personality. But most importantly, your buddy can play games with you!
- #22 Lake78% matchVery Positive87% of 5,620 reviews2021Developer: GamiousPublisher: Whitethorn GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.8hMean: 6.0h≥1hr: 72%
It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.
- #23 Cleared Hot76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,299 reviews2025Developer: Not Knowing CorporationPublisher: MicroProse SoftwarePlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 1.5hMean: 2.5h≥1hr: 63%
CLEARED HOT is a nostalgic helicopter shooter with satisfying physics and light tactical elements. Shoot, dodge, move your squad around the battlefield, and pick up almost anything with your rope and magnet.
- #24 Capcom Arcade Stadium78% matchMixed55% of 4,656 reviews2021Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 42mMean: 13.7h≥1hr: 47%
Relive the Capcom classics! Get 1943 -The Battle of Midway- and game logo wallpapers free with your download!
- #25 Martial Law75% matchVery Positive92% of 3,854 reviews2021Developer: FIXERPlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Martial Law is a game about difficulties that came with Communism in Poland. The story is shown from the perspective of a man who is abandoned because of his low social status. He tries his best to be there for his daughter despite the difficulties.
- #26 STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,751 reviews2023Developer: TERNOXPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.8hMean: 9.1h≥1hr: 67%
Simulator of an 80s Japanese stock market businessman. Chill, catch a retro vibe and watch your profits grow in the text-based game STONKS-9800.
- #27 DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake74% matchVery Positive85% of 1,771 reviews2025Developer: Square EnixPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 8.2hMean: 22.4h≥1hr: 82%
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagination of the first two legendary adventures in The Erdrick Trilogy, brought together in one package.
- #28 Razortron 200074% matchVery Positive87% of 2,731 reviews2016Developer: NukGamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.9hMean: 7.0h≥1hr: 91%
RAZORTRON 2000 is a retro top-down endless racing game. Try to beat your highscore, unlock new cars and climb your way to the top of the leaderboards on this love letter to coin eater arcade machines era!
- #29 UnMetal73% matchVery Positive93% of 3,399 reviews2021Developer: @unepic_franPublisher: Versus EvilPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.1hMean: 4.9h≥1hr: 81%
UnMetal is a 2D stealth action-adventure that pays homage to the classics with a healthy dose of humor and satire. You play as Jesse Fox, who is definitely NOT an elite commando, under arrest for a crime he didn't commit, and must escape a covert military base using his wits and fists.
- #30 Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition74% matchVery Positive90% of 2,489 reviews2015Developer: Hello There GamesPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 2.2hMean: 3.5h≥1hr: 75%
The original epic introduction to the eternal KUNG FURY beat ‘em up saga. New stages, and the Hackademy. Both THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK and the A DAY AT THE BEACH campaign.
- #31 Venba72% matchVery Positive93% of 3,365 reviews2023Developer: Visai GamesPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 1.8hMean: 8.1h≥1hr: 77%
Venba is a short narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations, and explore South Indian food in this story about family, love, and loss.
- #32 Pinball FX72% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,548 reviews2023Developer: Zen StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.7hMean: 25.4h≥1hr: 60%
Pinball FX is digital pinball evolved. Get the highest score on tables inspired by the biggest brands in entertainment. New tables arrive frequently!
- #33 Neon Drive72% matchVery Positive83% of 2,150 reviews2016Developer: FraoulaPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.3hMean: 3.5h≥1hr: 76%
Neon Drive is a slick retro-futuristic, '80s inspired arcade game that will make your brain melt. You've been warned.From beautiful cityscapes and ocean roads to exploding enemy spaceships, Neon Drive has it all.
- #34 Bright Lights of Svetlov71% matchVery Positive93% of 1,339 reviews2021Developer: Vladimir CholokyanPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.9hMean: 2.5h≥1hr: 87%
Bright Lights of Svetlov is a short, story-focused first person quest about a Soviet family facing harsh trials. Set in a fictional provincial town, it carefuly recreates the atmosphere and vibe of mid 1980s.
- #35 The Gallery - Episode 1: Call of the Starseed71% matchVery Positive83% of 1,520 reviews2016Developer: Cloudhead Games Ltd.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 1.2hMean: 1.9h≥1hr: 53%
Embark on the sci-fi epic that started it all at the dawn of modern VR, setting standards for roomscale movement and interaction for years to come. Winner of over 30 awards including "VR Game of the Year", The Gallery is VR's premier adventure series.
- #36 Retro City Rampage™ DX70% matchVery Positive88% of 2,419 reviews2014Developer: Vblank Entertainment, Inc.Platforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.8hMean: 5.9h≥1hr: 83%
OPEN-WORLD carjacking goes back to the '80s in this 8-BIT nostalgic throwback. Run missions! Outrun the law! Rampage the city with weapons, power-ups and vehicles!
- #37 Cannibal Abduction69% matchVery Positive96% of 358 reviews2023Developer: Tomás EsconjaureguyPublisher: selewiPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 1.9hMean: 2.5h≥1hr: 75%
The family is hungry and he must provide, VHS slasher survival horror.
- #38 Grandpa High on Retro68% matchVery Positive91% of 1,557 reviews2025Developer: Ashnell GamesPublisher: Ashnell GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.0hMean: 1.1h≥1hr: 48%
Grandpa goes on a third person, action adventure killing rampage, with his grandson after his smoking session was interrupted by a phone call.
- #39 Distant Space69% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016Developer: PixelMousePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.7hMean: 9.4h≥1hr: 79%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
- #40 Amenti68% matchVery Positive80% of 2,105 reviews2025Developer: Darkphobia GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.3hMean: 1.6h≥1hr: 70%
A photographer enters the Great Pyramids to photograph Pharaoh Rudamon’s remains, but is soon overwhelmed by a sinister curse, as the ancient tomb awakens dark forces that claw at his sanity.
- #41 Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection69% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,427 reviews2021Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 1.8hMean: 3.6h≥1hr: 62%
Watch as this nostalgic yet completely reimagined storybook world unravels before your very eyes. Taking cues from both Ghosts 'n Goblins and Ghouls 'n Ghosts and giving birth to something entirely new, Resurrection is a title worthy of its name.
- #42 沉默的蟋蟀68% matchVery Positive90% of 1,291 reviews2023Developer: 蓬莱飞鱼工作室Publisher: 噪点游戏 SERICA GAMESPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.3hMean: 24.3h≥1hr: 76%
《沉默的蟋蟀》是一款以斗蟋蟀为主题的“收集+养成”游戏。在一个叫做大夏国的地方,四季皆可斗蟋蟀,人人酷爱斗蟋蟀,斗蟋蟀是全民娱乐,更是最重要的产业之一。你可以去冲击天梯第一,也可以选择组建自己的蟋蟀战队去角逐全国联赛总冠军,更可以追求传说中的无双虫王!
- #43 ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN69% matchVery Positive89% of 1,107 reviews2016Developer: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Publisher: BANDAI NAMCO EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 12mMean: 2.7h≥1hr: 23%
First released in arcades in 1980, the masterpiece PAC-MAN comes to Steam! Move PAC-MAN up, down, left, and right to avoid the ghosts and gobble up all the Pac-Dots!
- #44 Dragon's Lair70% matchMostly Positive77% of 700 reviews2013Developer: Digital Leisure Inc.Platforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 30mMean: 4.2h≥1hr: 31%
Haven't heard of Dragon's Lair?! Well, you play the heroic Dirk the Daring, a valiant knight on a quest to rescue the fair princess from the clutches of an evil dragon! Originally released in the summer of 1983, Dragon's Lair has solidified itself as a cultural icon in gaming.
- #45 Black Future '8869% matchMostly Positive72% of 739 reviews2019Developer: SUPERSCARYSNAKESPublisher: Good Shepherd EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 30mMean: 7.7h≥1hr: 35%
Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.
- #46 Stay Out of the House67% matchVery Positive95% of 1,761 reviews2022Developer: Puppet ComboPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 3.0hMean: 5.2h≥1hr: 82%
Can you escape the home of a cannibal serial killer? It's only a matter of time until you're dinner!
- #47 Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow68% matchVery Positive86% of 722 reviews2015Developer: Crian SoftPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.6hMean: 4.7h≥1hr: 86%
Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow is a fighting game that mixes elements of RPG, simulation and arcade, in an explosive combination to relieve the Beat'em up genre!
- #48 Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Ecto Edition67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,235 reviews2023Developer: IllFonicPublisher: IllFonic PublishingPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.9hMean: 10.6h≥1hr: 87%
This is an asymmetrical game of hide and seek. In true form to IllFonic’s past titles, this title is a 4v1 setup where players will either play as part of a team of new Ghostbusters or a singular Ghost.
- #49 ARCADE GAME SERIES: DIG DUG68% matchVery Positive89% of 624 reviews2016Developer: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Publisher: BANDAI NAMCO EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 12mMean: 2.7h≥1hr: 23%
First appearing in arcades in 1982, Dig Dug finally comes to Steam! Control Dig Dug to make underground tunnels and inflate or crush the enemies!
- #50 A Summer's End - Hong Kong 198667% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,153 reviews2020Developer: Oracle and BonePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.8hMean: 4.8h≥1hr: 68%
A Summer's End is a visual novel set in 1980s Hong Kong. It tells of a love story between two women. Lush and vibrant visuals, the game features over 400 unique hand-drawn artwork inspired by Asian cinema and 1980s anime.
- #51 Bloodwash67% matchVery Positive92% of 1,359 reviews2021Developer: Black Eyed PriestPublisher: Torture Star VideoPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.7hMean: 2.0h≥1hr: 86%
A serial killer is terrorizing the city, and Sara's deadbeat boyfriend hasn't done the laundry. Can Sara survive a late-night trip to the laundromat, or will the Womb Ripper perform an early delivery?
- #52 RetroMaze66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,566 reviews2018Developer: Durven StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 36mMean: 4.4h≥1hr: 34%
A relaxing Retrowave stylized maze game that increases the difficulty as you progress through the levels. RetroMaze has 30 levels and a beautiful visual concept, as well as an exciting soundtrack.
- #53 Slipstream66% matchVery Positive88% of 1,711 reviews2018Developer: ansdorPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 24mMean: 3.1h≥1hr: 35%
Arcade-style racing game inspired by the spirit of the early 90s, with drifting mechanics and exotic tracks.
- #54 Oniken: Unstoppable Edition67% matchMostly Positive80% of 965 reviews2014Developer: JoyMasherPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.4hMean: 4.9h≥1hr: 89%
When a global war nearly decimated humankind, an evil military organization called Oniken takes advantage of the situation to dominate and oppress the few remaining survivors. Even though any resistance to this organization seemed hopeless, a small rebel movement organizes strikes against Oniken.
- #55 The Lancaster Leak - Entity Exam65% matchVery Positive88% of 508 reviews2024Developer: Jeremy FischerPublisher: Jflyer GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac
YOU CONTROL THE FOUND FOOTAGE. Another tape has been leaked, this time a recording of a training protocol. By answering questions and resisting jumpscares, can you beat the Entity Exam?
- #56 Tiny Combat Arena65% matchVery Positive85% of 1,523 reviews2022Developer: Why485Publisher: MicroProse SoftwarePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.1hMean: 3.9h≥1hr: 51%
Tiny Combat Arena is an approachable combat flight simulator sporting a stylized look and various game modes. Dogfight your way in the Arena and in Quick Action or craft your own scenarios and take part in a vast war with objectives and friendly armies to support.
- #57 Christmas Massacre65% matchVery Positive91% of 1,065 reviews2021Developer: Puppet ComboPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.3hMean: 2.0h≥1hr: 60%
Christmas is coming and Larry's got a big problem - his Christmas tree is telling him to KILL! Lead him through his murder rampage.
