Cave Story

Samus Aran returns in Metroid Fusion, a side‑scrolling adventure that pushes the series into darker territory. Set on the Biologic Research Center, the game mixes tight shooting, puzzle‑solving, and atmospheric storytelling.

✦ Best for fans craving tight controls and a story‑driven metroid adventure

You fall through a hidden manhole into a maze of underground tunnels teeming with terrifying creatures. Armed with a powerful tank and a side‑arm, you must navigate secret passages and survive relentless enemy onslaughts.

✦ Best for retro gamers seeking challenge

You awaken in a dark cave with no memory, soon discovering the peaceful Mimiga Village under threat from a mad scientist.

✦ Best for retro platformer fans craving story and replayability

Mighty No. 9 is a Japanese 2D side‑scrolling action game that blends classic 8‑ and 16‑bit platforming with modern mechanics. Players control Beck, the ninth Mighty Number robot, battling infected mechanized foes across twelve diverse stages.

✦ Best for retro platformer fans craving split‑screen co‑op

Set in a future where humanity revives its space ambitions, you follow Conrad Hart through lunar bases, massive satellites, and the distant moon Titan.

✦ Best for retro sci‑fi platform fans craving atmospheric storytelling

La-Mulana is a 2D side‑scrolling platformer that channels the look and feel of classic MSX games while delivering deep, non‑linear exploration.

✦ Best for retro metroidvania fans craving deep, non-linear puzzles and hidden secrets