throwback games
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for throwback games.
The best video games bring back memories of the past. Whether it's a classic arcade game, an old-school Nintendo title, or a new generation of consoles, we're looking for the titles that make us feel like kids again. Browse the top-ranked list of throwback games below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Top comment"Takes me back to mu childhood,never took this game for granted. Great game with lots of memories....Pretty good nice throwback game one I grew up playing on pc...Great Game"
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Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. Now, experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.Top comment"Takes me back to mu childhood,never took this game for granted. Great game with lots of memories....Pretty good nice throwback game one I grew up playing on pc...Great Game"
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Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. Now, experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.See all PS5 GamesYour price for this item is $34.99
Top comment"Game improves slightly over 22. The inclusion of the Mighty Ducks from the movies was a nice throwback....Great Game...Great game, my son loves it! He has NHL 2020 and the games gets better every year."
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EA SPORTS NHL 23 is greater together. Get the best players in the world on one lineup with the introduction of mixed women’s and men’s teams in HUT.Top comment"Game improves slightly over 22. The inclusion of the Mighty Ducks from the movies was a nice throwback....Great Game...Great game, my son loves it! He has NHL 2020 and the games gets better every year."
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EA SPORTS NHL 23 is greater together. Get the best players in the world on one lineup with the introduction of mixed women’s and men’s teams in HUT.See all Xbox One GamesYour price for this item is $39.99The previous price was $59.99
Top comment"Cool throwback to when games were just about gaming and having fun....A underrated game must buy if u like shooting games"
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Introducing Demon Throttle by developer Doinksoft, the creators of Gato Roboto. Coming to Nintendo Switch as a physical box - and only a physical box set. Demon Throttle tells the story of a beautiful vampiress and dusty gunslinger on a quest for vengeance against a demon that stole her mystical chalices and slept with his estranged wife. Now the two unlikely companions must blast their way through four monstrous generals and their wicked domains to lift the demon's curse and exact their revenge. DEMON THROTTLE is a true collector's edition... of an amazing NEW game. This game premieres in September 2022. It will not be available digitally.Top comment"Cool throwback to when games were just about gaming and having fun....A underrated game must buy if u like shooting games"
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Introducing Demon Throttle by developer Doinksoft, the creators of Gato Roboto. Coming to Nintendo Switch as a physical box - and only a physical box set. Demon Throttle tells the story of a beautiful vampiress and dusty gunslinger on a quest for vengeance against a demon that stole her mystical chalices and slept with his estranged wife. Now the two unlikely companions must blast their way through four monstrous generals and their wicked domains to lift the demon's curse and exact their revenge. DEMON THROTTLE is a true collector's edition... of an amazing NEW game. This game premieres in September 2022. It will not be available digitally.See all Nintendo Switch GamesYour price for this item is $29.99
Top comment"Nice throwback...I highly recommend you pick this up for it is a limited run game my score for this game is a 10 out 10."
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Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. Now, experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.Top comment"Nice throwback...I highly recommend you pick this up for it is a limited run game my score for this game is a 10 out 10."
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Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. Now, experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.See all Nintendo Switch GamesYour price for this item is $29.99
Top comment"Vampire game...Great game a must own for any gamer A+ we need more games like this one....A great throwback! I do miss the PS2 era. Not sure if it is as good as the first one but still good."
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Rayne is a dhampir, born from the unnatural union of vampire and human. Her mixed heritage grants her vampiric powers and superior resistance to sunlight and water, but curses her with the bloodthirst of a vampire. She has defeated countless monsters both demonic and human, but now faces her most personal battle yet. Rayne must hunt down her very own siblings, who have banded together and pledged to carry on their father's legacy of creating a new era of vampire supremacy in which humans are mere cattle. BloodRayne is back with new acrobatic movements, rail sliding, fast-paced blade and gun combat and fatal finishing moves. Use Rayne’s dhampir powers like time dilation to rack up points in the extensive combo system in this brutally satisfying continuation of the iconic series.Top comment"Vampire game...Great game a must own for any gamer A+ we need more games like this one....A great throwback! I do miss the PS2 era. Not sure if it is as good as the first one but still good."
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Rayne is a dhampir, born from the unnatural union of vampire and human. Her mixed heritage grants her vampiric powers and superior resistance to sunlight and water, but curses her with the bloodthirst of a vampire. She has defeated countless monsters both demonic and human, but now faces her most personal battle yet. Rayne must hunt down her very own siblings, who have banded together and pledged to carry on their father's legacy of creating a new era of vampire supremacy in which humans are mere cattle. BloodRayne is back with new acrobatic movements, rail sliding, fast-paced blade and gun combat and fatal finishing moves. Use Rayne’s dhampir powers like time dilation to rack up points in the extensive combo system in this brutally satisfying continuation of the iconic series.See all Nintendo Switch GamesYour price for this item is $34.99
Top comment"Great Game!!...Great throwback, nostallgic game. Game play is simplistic for old school gamers....This was a perfect throwback to the games I played as a kid. Even owning the Cowbunga collection, this might have been better. "
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge features groundbreaking gameplay rooted in timeless classic brawling mechanics, brought to you by the beat ’em up experts at Dotemu (Streets of Rage 4) and Tribute Games. Bash your way through gorgeous pixel art environments and slay tons of hellacious enemies with your favorite Turtle, each with his own skills and moves - making each run unique! Choose a fighter, use radical combos to defeat your opponents and experience intense combats loaded with breathtaking action and outrageous ninja abilities. Stay sharp as you face off against Shredder and his faithful Foot Clan alone, or grab your best buds and play with up to four players simultaneously!Top comment"Great Game!!...Great throwback, nostallgic game. Game play is simplistic for old school gamers....This was a perfect throwback to the games I played as a kid. Even owning the Cowbunga collection, this might have been better. "
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge features groundbreaking gameplay rooted in timeless classic brawling mechanics, brought to you by the beat ’em up experts at Dotemu (Streets of Rage 4) and Tribute Games. Bash your way through gorgeous pixel art environments and slay tons of hellacious enemies with your favorite Turtle, each with his own skills and moves - making each run unique! Choose a fighter, use radical combos to defeat your opponents and experience intense combats loaded with breathtaking action and outrageous ninja abilities. Stay sharp as you face off against Shredder and his faithful Foot Clan alone, or grab your best buds and play with up to four players simultaneously!See all Xbox One GamesYour price for this item is $34.99
Top comment"Fun game so far. A lot of smaller games coming from Square Enix’s publishing division that is refreshing in this day and age....Great throwback to RTS/RPGs...If you enjoyed games like FF Crystal Chronicles and Fire Emblem then you'll enjoy this game. "
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The era of myths gives way to an era of great turmoil…The world of men is mired by an age of war which rages for year on end. A band of elite mercenaries calling themselves Blue Fox arise amidst the flames and the chaos, their fates and valiant deeds to be sung of in ages yet to come. But when all is said and done, will the name "Blue Fox" come to signify hope or darkest tragedy?Top comment"Fun game so far. A lot of smaller games coming from Square Enix’s publishing division that is refreshing in this day and age....Great throwback to RTS/RPGs...If you enjoyed games like FF Crystal Chronicles and Fire Emblem then you'll enjoy this game. "
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The era of myths gives way to an era of great turmoil…The world of men is mired by an age of war which rages for year on end. A band of elite mercenaries calling themselves Blue Fox arise amidst the flames and the chaos, their fates and valiant deeds to be sung of in ages yet to come. But when all is said and done, will the name "Blue Fox" come to signify hope or darkest tragedy?See all PS5 GamesYour price for this item is $29.99The previous price was $59.99
Top comment"Another in a long list of excellent basketball games....Nice throwback to 2k11"
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This edition includes: NBA 2K23 for PlayStation 4 & NBA 2K23 for PlayStation 5. Rise to the occasion and realize your full potential in NBA 2K23. Prove yourself against the best players in the world and showcase your talent in MyCAREER. Pair today’s All-Stars with timeless legends in MyTEAM. Build a dynasty of your own in MyGM or take the NBA in a new direction with MyLEAGUE. Take on NBA or WNBA teams in PLAY NOW and experience true-to-life gameplay. How will you Answer the Call?Top comment"Another in a long list of excellent basketball games....Nice throwback to 2k11"
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This edition includes: NBA 2K23 for PlayStation 4 & NBA 2K23 for PlayStation 5. Rise to the occasion and realize your full potential in NBA 2K23. Prove yourself against the best players in the world and showcase your talent in MyCAREER. Pair today’s All-Stars with timeless legends in MyTEAM. Build a dynasty of your own in MyGM or take the NBA in a new direction with MyLEAGUE. Take on NBA or WNBA teams in PLAY NOW and experience true-to-life gameplay. How will you Answer the Call?See all PS4 GamesYour price for this item is $39.99The previous price was $69.99
Top comment"Fantastic game...Fantastic game. One of the best turn based games in years...Great throwback RPG...Great sequel to the first game. Tons of things to do and places to explore!"
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A brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. It takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights. In the world of Solistia, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era. Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life? Every path is yours to take. Embark on an adventure all your own.Top comment"Fantastic game...Fantastic game. One of the best turn based games in years...Great throwback RPG...Great sequel to the first game. Tons of things to do and places to explore!"
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A brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. It takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights. In the world of Solistia, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era. Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life? Every path is yours to take. Embark on an adventure all your own.See all PS5 GamesYour price for this item is $59.99
Top comment"game...bought this as a gift the person likes this game alot would recommend to someone else too...The story left much to be desired but overall was a nice throwback to old 3rd person ps2/ps3 games. Game had crashing issues at launch but recent patches should have fixed all that."
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A dark menace consumes the American frontier. As one of the last agents in a top-secret vampire-hunting institute, you are the final line between humanity and a deep-rooted terror that now emerges from the shadows. Rise up to become a Wild West Superhero, eradicate the vampire threat and save the United States!Top comment"game...bought this as a gift the person likes this game alot would recommend to someone else too...The story left much to be desired but overall was a nice throwback to old 3rd person ps2/ps3 games. Game had crashing issues at launch but recent patches should have fixed all that."
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A dark menace consumes the American frontier. As one of the last agents in a top-secret vampire-hunting institute, you are the final line between humanity and a deep-rooted terror that now emerges from the shadows. Rise up to become a Wild West Superhero, eradicate the vampire threat and save the United States!See all PS4 GamesYour price for this item is $59.99
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