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1. 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! Pinball FX is a pinball, arcade and realistic game. Released on April 13th 2023 has received 2,615 reviews of which 1,902 were positive and 713 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played 1980s game, thanks to its 122 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. [Nightmare Files] Clap Clap
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. [Nightmare Files] Clap Clap is a horror, adventure and psychological horror game. Released on June 03rd 2024 has received 5,114 reviews of which 4,902 were positive and 212 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played 1980s games.
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3. The Lancaster Leak - Entity Exam
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? The Lancaster Leak - Entity Exam is a horror, action and text-based game. Released on February 05th 2024 has received 530 reviews of which 462 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played 1980s games.
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4. Mega Serval
Serval's friends are in danger and it's up to her to save the day! Progress through 12 action-packed platforming stages in this "Kemono Friends Project" derivative work! Mega Serval is a action, singleplayer and adventure game. Released on November 30th 2022 has received 352 reviews of which 344 were positive and 8 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played 1980s games.
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