Shadow of the Beast

In Castle of Deceit you play as Cebo, a young magician thrust into a haunted castle where reality twists and every hallway may be a lie.

✦ Best for retro platformer fans craving tough nes‑style challenge

Realms of the Haunting is a 1996 first‑person adventure that mixes shooter action, point‑and‑click puzzles, and atmospheric horror. Set across eerie environments, players explore a haunted mansion while uncovering a dark narrative through FMV sequences.

✦ Best for retro horror fans craving shooter‑puzzle hybrids with fmv atmosphere

Shadow of the Beast II is an action‑platform game developed by Reflections Interactive and published by Psygnosis in 1990.

✦ Best for retro platformer enthusiasts craving tough boss fights

Step into the shoes of Jack Skellington as he wields the Soul Robber whip to save Halloween Town from Oogie Boogie's sinister plot. The game blends platforming, hack‑and‑slash combat, and musical boss battles set to the film’s iconic soundtrack.

✦ Best for fans of the movie who love rhythm‑hack‑and‑slash platformers

Ghosts 'n Goblins is a classic arcade platform game where you control Sir Arthur, a knight on a quest to rescue Princess Prin Prin from Satan. The game challenges players with relentless enemies, limited lives, and a strict time limit per level.

✦ Best for hardcore retro gamers craving brutal platform challenges

Ghouls 'n Ghosts puts players in the armor of Arthur, a knight on a perilous quest through eerie, monster‑infested levels. The game expands on its predecessor with upward and downward firing, treasure‑chest mechanics, and powerful gold‑armor attacks.

✦ Best for hardcore retro platformer fans who love unforgiving challenges