Best 1980s Games on Steam
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        Hollow Cocoon
      
      
        "Trapped in a cocoon, the silkworm weaves her final dream." Hollow Cocoon is a first-person horror adventure game set in 1980s Japan. Immerse yourself in meticulously recreated environments as you venture into the depths of unspeakable horrors that await you.
      
    
    
  
      
        Arma Reforger
      
      
        Engage in massive combined arms battles, create and curate combat missions in real time, and shape your experience with endless community mods. Deploy into the Cold War and experience the most authentic and immersive military sandbox ever created.
      
    
    
  
      
        Super Woden GP 2
      
      
        Super Woden GP 2 is a love letter to the world of motor sports, offering a unique experience. Arcade-style isometric racing meets unrivaled campaign depth and a huge variety of vehicles to buy, sell and unlock.
      
    
    
  
      
        Drift.Wav
      
      
        Drift.Wav is a casual drifting game with a synthwave inspired aesthetic. This game is not meant to replicate / simulate actual drift mechanics, but more serve as a fun & relaxing game where you can slide in a synthwave inspired world. See if you can drift your way to the top of the leaderboard!
      
    
    
  
      
        Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Ecto Edition
      
      
        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.
      
    
    
  
      
        Fading Afternoon
      
      
        Seiji Maruyama is a middle-aged yakuza recently released from prison. Known as "Gozuki" (one of the demon generals from Buddhist mythology) he is the power that his oyabun counts on. But there is one thing his aniki is not taking into account: Maruyama is getting old.
      
    
    
  
      
        MythForce
      
      
        MAJOR UPDATE 1.2: SKILL TREES! The wait is over—no better time to jump in than now! Pick your class & tailor your skill tree to match your ideal playstyle. Shake up the experience with Encounter System & Elemental Combos. Stronger, sleeker, and bursting with new thrills—MythForce is ready!
      
    
    
  
      
        90 Minute Fever - Online Football (Soccer) Manager
      
      
        90 Minute Fever is an online football management game that offers extremely challenging gameplay where you get to compete against others from all over the world!
      
    
    
  
      
        WrestleQuest
      
      
        TAG TEAM WITH DESTINY! Pro wrestling and RPG fantasy collide in the ultimate pixel powered adventure. “Macho Man” Randy Savage and tons of other icons offer guidance as you powerbomb your way to glory beyond the ring. This hero’s journey ain’t just an epic quest, it’s WRESTLEQUEST!
      
    
    
  
      
        Moving Out 2
      
      
        Moving Out is back and wackier than ever, and now with ONLINE PLAY! Return to Packmore and use your moving skills across brand new dimensions and some old favourites. Help rebuild Smooth Moves and become an all-star F.A.R.T. (Furniture Arrangement & Relocation Technician)!
      
    
    
  
      
        Venba
      
      
        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.
      
    
    
  
      
        Mega City Force
      
      
        Retrowave Action Roguelike featuring tough agents battling crime to the electrifying music of artists like Droid Bishop, Timecop1983, and more! Choose your agent and dive into hardcore action against enemies and bosses, utilizing a vast arsenal and special abilities that will define your playstyle
      
    
    
  
      
        Punch Club 2: Fast Forward
      
      
        Train, fight, and rise to the top in this knockout sequel to the smashing fighter management simulator! Mentor your fighter and guide him to become the ultimate champion: choose from different combat styles, control his routine, and watch him kick some butt like a proud sensei!
      
    
    
  
      
        STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator
      
      
        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.
      
    
    
  
      
        [Chilla's Art] Night Security | 夜間警備
      
      
        Night Security | 夜間警備 is a Japanese psychological horror game about night security.
      
    
    
  
      
        Killer Frequency
      
      
        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.
      
    
    
  
      
        STASIS: BONE TOTEM
      
      
        Get ready for a thrilling underwater adventure with classic point-and-click gameplay. Explore with three characters simultaneously. Featuring atmospheric isometric graphics, rendered video, and a soundtrack by Mark Morgan, BONE TOTEM takes you on a journey to hidden places deep below the waves...
      
    
    
  
      
        Landlord's Super
      
      
        Your quintessential construction simulator is here. Take a dodgy loan, restore a property, move in the locals, attend to their grievances, then celebrate with a pint in this fully-simulated, open-world 1980's Britain.
      
    
    
  
      
        Pinball FX
      
      
        Pinball FX is digital pinball evolved. Get the highest score on tables inspired by the biggest brands in entertainment. New tables arrive frequently!
      
    
    
  
      
        Crimson Dawn
      
      
        Crimson Dawn is a roguelite horde survival game with RPG elements. Recruit mercenaries and survive 5 stages by fighting the hordes of evil. Unlock more characters and weapons with unique abilities. Carve your path to stop the hordes of evil once and for all!
      
    
    
  
      
        Long Dream
      
      
        Zhao Sheng, a retired postman, has been suffering from dementia over the past years. He insists that his partner Qi Mei is waiting for him under a peach tree. Zhao Sheng’s family didn't want him to leave with any regrets and decided to go and find that peach tree he had been talking about...
      
    
    
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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