Saying of old games, there are some game that worth mention. Here are older-than-20-years video games—across many genres—that are still very popular today, thanks to strong communities, timeless gameplay, and lasting cultural impact.
Action / Platformer
- Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988)
Still considered one of the greatest platformers ever made; widely replayed through remasters and virtual console releases.
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992)
Fast-paced gameplay and iconic levels keep fans speedrunning and replaying it.
Action-Adventure
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
Often appears on “best games of all time” lists; commonly replayed and speedrun.
- Metal Gear Solid (1998)
Influential stealth gameplay and storytelling keep it relevant with fans and critics.
Role-Playing Games (RPG)
- Final Fantasy VII (1997)
The remake brought huge attention back to the original; still has an active fandom.
- Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow (1996)
Fans continue to replay originals, ROM-hack them, and speedrun them.
- Diablo II (2000)
Even before its remake, the original maintained a strong player base due to its loot system and replayability.
Puzzle
- Tetris (1984)
Perhaps the most universally popular puzzle game in history; still widely played in modern forms.
- Myst (1993)
A timeless puzzle-adventure classic, still appreciated for its atmosphere and brain-teasers.
Sports
- FIFA 98 / Pro Evolution Soccer 6 (2006)
While newer games exist, retro football fans still play older versions because of nostalgia and modding.
- NBA Jam (1993)
Arcade sports fun that continues to appear in retro game collections.
Racing
- Mario Kart 64 (1996)
Still frequently played at parties and retro gatherings.
- Gran Turismo 2 (1999)
Praised for its deep car lists and realistic handling for its time.
Sandbox / Creative
- The Sims (2000)
The original still has a large modding and nostalgic player community.
- RollerCoaster Tycoon (1999)
People still play it because of its perfect simulation design and creativity freedom.
Strategy
- Age of Empires II (1999)
One of the most active communities of any RTS ever—still competitively played today.
- StarCraft (1998)
A pioneer of esports and still loved for its strategic depth.
- Civilization III (2001)
Though newer Civ games exist, Civ III still has loyal fans who prefer its mechanics.
Shooter
- Doom (1993)
Still modded, speedrun, and played on every device imaginable.
- Counter-Strike 1.6 (2000)
Some cafes and communities still play it despite newer versions like CS:GO and CS2.
Arcade / Retro Classics
- Street Fighter II (1991)
Still played in fighting-game tournaments and retro arcades.
- Pac-Man (1980)
A pop-culture icon that remains widely recognized and enjoyed.
- Mortal Kombat (1992)
The early MK games still attract retro fighting-game fans.
MMORPG
- RuneScape (2001) — especially Old School RuneScape (OSRS)
The 2007 version is still massively popular with a huge active community.
- World of Warcraft (2004)
Even older expansions like Classic WoW bring back millions of players.
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