Retro Action Game Collection
433 total gamesFast-paced action and combat experiences, often arcade-style.
About Action Games in Retro Gaming
Retro action games are the foundational pillars of early gaming, characterized by their immediate, exciting, and often challenging gameplay. From iconic platforming adventures to intense arcade combat, these games demand quick reflexes and precise timing.
Many classic action titles focused on high scores, endless play, and mastering patterns, making them highly replayable. Think of the adrenaline rush of an arcade cabinet or the simple joy of overcoming a tough boss in a console classic.
They are a popular choice for players who enjoy fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping gameplay with a strong emphasis on direct interaction and mastery.
All Action Retro Games
433 games available

Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. is a classic side-scrolling platform game developed and published by Nintendo. The successor to the 1983 arcade game Mario Bros. and the first in the Super Mario series, it was released in 1985 for the Famicom in Japan. Players control Mario, or his brother Luigi in the multiplayer mode, as they travel the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue Princess Toadstool from Bowser.

Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros 2 is a unique platform adventure where Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Princess Peach explore the dream world of Subcon to Their mission is to defeat the tyrant Wart by picking up and throwing enemies and objects across diverse, multi-directional worlds.

Super Mario Bros. 3
Widely regarded as one of the greatest games ever made, Super Mario Bros 3 is a masterpiece of 8-bit platforming, introducing an incredible variety of power-ups, expansive worlds, and secrets to the Mushroom Kingdom.most notably the Super Leaf that grants Mario the power of flight.

Crash Bandicoot
Experience the original classic! Join Crash Bandicoot in his debut 3D platforming adventure for the PlayStation. Spin, jump, and smash your way through crates and enemies on the Wumpa Islands to stop the evil Dr. Neo Cortex in this iconic Naughty Dog title.

Kirby: Nightmare In Dream Land
When King Dedede shatters the Star Rod, plunging Dream Land into a world without dreams, it's up to Kirby to restore slumber. Inhale enemies, copy their abilities, and embark on a colorful journey to defeat the nightmare.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist
Shredder has stolen the Hyperstone to shrink New York City, and the Turtles must battle through the Foot Clan in this classic, fast-paced beat 'em up exclusive to the Sega Genesis.

Hudson's Adventure Island
Run, jump, and toss stone axes as Master Higgins in Hudson's Adventure Island, a classic and notoriously challenging NES platformer where collecting fruit is the only way to survive a perilous quest to rescue your girlfriend.


Metal Slug
Jump into the explosive, non-stop action of the original Metal Slug, a legendary arcade run-and-gun famous for its stunning, hand-drawn animation, chaotic co-op gameplay, and the iconic SV-001 tank.

Metal Slug 2
Metal Slug 2 amps up the classic run-and-gun chaos with new characters, bizarre transformations, more vehicles, and a surprising new alien threat that joins forces with the Rebel Army.

Metal Slug 3
Considered by many to be the pinnacle of the series, Metal Slug 3 enhances the classic run-and-gun formula by introducing branching paths, wildly imaginative new enemies, bizarre player transformations (like turning into a zombie), and new animal-based Slug vehicles.

Golden Axe
Choose one of three mighty heroes and battle through the high-fantasy world of Yuria in Golden Axe, a classic Sega beat 'em up famed for its sword-and-sorcery action, powerful magic, and rideable beasts.


Super Mario Land
Embark on a charming and unique adventure with Mario to rescue Princess Daisy from the clutches of the mysterious spaceman, Tatanga, in the picturesque kingdom of Sarasaland.

GoldenEye 007
Experience the iconic first-person shooter that redefined console gaming, offering thrilling espionage action as James Bond in GoldenEye 007.

Aladdin
Embark on a magical journey with Aladdin as he navigates the bustling streets of Agrabah, outwits Jafar, and discovers the true meaning of friendship and courage.

