Magical Hat no Buttobi Turbo! Daibouken

Goemon's Great Adventure blends classic side‑scrolling action with a quirky time‑travel storyline. The evil nun Bismaru summons the demon prince Dochuki, and it's up to Goemon and his gang to stop her chaotic plans.

✦ Best for retro platform fans craving local co‑op split‑screen adventure

Karateka is a 1984 beat'em up created by Jordan Mechner while at Yale. Players guide an unnamed hero through Akuma's fortress, using punches and kicks to defeat guards and rescue Princess Mariko.

✦ Best for fans of classic 80s beat‑em‑ups craving authentic side‑scroll combat

Tomba! is a side‑scrolling platformer that follows the pink‑haired hero Tomba on a quest to recover his grandfather's stolen bangle.

✦ Best for players who love classic 2d platformers with grab‑throw combat

Hat Kid, a young alien girl, crash‑lands after her spaceship’s door is ripped open by a space mafia. Scattered Time Pieces—magical hourglasses—must be recovered across vibrant, whimsical worlds before she can continue home.

✦ Best for fans of cute indie platformers craving multiplayer and hat abilities