The ranking

The 30 best retro games of all time

By the Retro One™ team·Updated in 2026·5 min
In short: The best retro games — Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda, Sonic, Street Fighter II, Tetris, Metroid, Final Fantasy… — are timeless masterpieces. Good news: a retro console by Retro One™ lets you play them all again, no cartridges needed, from 59,90 €.
The best retro games
3 yearswarranty
24 hships from France
4.7/5customer rating
1000sof games included

Quick answers

What is the best retro game?
Hard to pick just one: Super Mario Bros, Zelda: A Link to the Past and Sonic 2 top every list.
How can you play them again?
On a Retro One™ retro console, these classics come preinstalled and ready to play.
How many games?
Thousands of built-in retro games (up to +100 000).
Starting at what price?
From 59,90 €, free shipping.

The top platformers

The king genre of retro gaming. The must-plays: Super Mario Bros and Super Mario World, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Donkey Kong Country, Castlevania and Mega Man. Demanding, colorful games that are still a blast today.

Epic adventures and RPGs

For long sessions: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Final Fantasy VI, Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana and Super Metroid. Entire worlds to explore, hours of gameplay.

Fighting, arcade and party games

For multiplayer nights: Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat, Bomberman, Tetris, Pac-Man and Bubble Bobble. The arcade at home.

Play them all againGame Boy style consoleWhich console to choose?

How to play all these retro games again?

No need to buy back every console and every cartridge: a Retro One™ retro gaming console brings together thousands of preinstalled retro games (NES, SNES, Mega Drive, Game Boy, PS1…), ready to play the moment you switch it on. Shipped from France, under warranty, from 59,90 €.

The Retro One™ range: 3 consoles, 3 ways to play

Consoles designed in-house, thousands of games included, 3-year warranty and shipped from France within 24 h.

Retro One™ VThe handheld

Retro One™ V

59,90 €99,90 €Discover →Retro One™ HThe premium

Retro One™ H

79,90 €139,90 €Discover →Retro One™ SThe home console · 4K

Retro One™ S

119,90 €199,90 €Discover →
3-year warrantyShips within 24 hFree shippingFrench customer service

Frequently asked questions

What is the best retro game of all time?
Rankings often put Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on top, but the best retro game comes down to taste.
How can you play retro games today?
The easiest way is a Retro One™ retro gaming console: thousands of retro games come preinstalled, ready to play without cartridges.
What are the best two-player retro games?
Street Fighter II, Bomberman, Mario Kart, Contra and Bubble Bobble are perfect for multiplayer.
Can you play Mario and Zelda games?
Yes, the great Nintendo classics are among the cult retro games you can play on a retro console.
How many retro games on a Retro One console?
From 10 000 to over 20 000 built-in retro games depending on the model.
Do you have to pay for the games separately?
No, the games are already included on the console, with nothing extra to buy.
Which retro game to start with?
Super Mario Bros and Sonic are easy to pick up and perfect for (re)discovering retro gaming.
Where can you play retro games legally?
Retro One™ sells retro gaming hardware in France, with warranty and invoice.

Ready to play again?

Three consoles, thousands of games included, 3-year warranty and 24 h shipping from France. Just pick your format.

See the Retro One™ V at 59,90 €

Also worth reading

Which retro console to choose?Can you play Sonic on a retro console?Can you play Zelda on a retro console?Can you play Pokémon on a retro console?Can you play Mario on a retro console?