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1. RetroArch
RetroArch is an open source and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players and other applications RetroArch is a retro, software and arcade game. Released on May 27th 2022 has received 8,063 reviews of which 7,224 were positive and 839 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played retro game, thanks to its 572 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
7,224
839
572
players
2. Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered
Escape Baldi's schoolhouse again in this new remastered version of Baldi's Basics Classic! Use stealth and strategy to collect all 7 notebooks and win! Featuring three games in one, gameplay improvements, a more authentic art style, accessibility improvements, and brand new ways to play! Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered is a horror, stealth and retro game. Released on October 21st 2022 has received 15,975 reviews of which 14,810 were positive and 1,165 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 261 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among retro games based on player count.
9.0
14,810
1,165
261
players
3. 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. While seeing 123 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among retro games based on player count.
7.1
1,902
713
123
players
4. Pinball FX Classic
Pinball FX Classic is the biggest, most community focused pinball game ever created. Multiplayer matchups, user generated tournaments and league play create endless opportunity for pinball competition. Pinball FX Classic is a pinball, simulation and arcade game. Released on September 26th 2017 has received 5,178 reviews of which 4,553 were positive and 625 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played retro games.
8.5
4,553
625
82
players
5. Delivery & Beyond
No packages? No problem! Break in. Scrap everything. Deliver... A chaotic online co-op game for up to 5 players (or 15 if you really want to)! Delivery & Beyond is a physics, retro and multiplayer game. Released on January 27th 2026 has received 1,230 reviews of which 1,112 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played retro games.
8.6
1,112
118
75
players
6. Moonring
A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic. Moonring is a rpg, retro and dark fantasy game. Released on September 28th 2023 has received 2,390 reviews of which 2,294 were positive and 96 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played retro games.
9.2
2,294
96
23
players
7. Death Rally (Classic)
You start out from the bottom of the ranking list. Your objective: earn money in the fast-paced battle races. Fight hard for each precious championship point. Fellow competitors are showering you in a constant hail of bullets. Each race is deadly contest - a matter of life or death. Death Rally (Classic) is a racing, retro and top-down game. Released on May 05th 2014 has received 761 reviews of which 693 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played retro games.
8.6
693
68
6
players
8. You Have to Win the Game
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic. You Have to Win the Game is a metroidvania, retro and platformer game. Released on May 06th 2014 has received 5,675 reviews of which 5,271 were positive and 404 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played retro games.
9.0
5,271
404
4
players
9. Virtual Interactive Fireplace
A cozy, retro-inspired hearth to warm your screen and your spirit. Virtual Interactive Fireplace is a cozy, relaxing and simulation game. Released on November 24th 2024 has received 302 reviews of which 280 were positive and 22 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played retro games.
8.5
280
22
3
players
10. Mimic Search
Mimic Search is a short indie horror game, in which you take the role of a police officer investigating a recent mimic attack. Mimic Search is a horror, psychological horror and atmospheric game. Released on May 02nd 2024 has received 993 reviews of which 876 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played retro games.
8.3
876
117
3
players
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