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Asterix & Obelix

Asterix & Obelix DOS MS-DOS Windows Super Nintendo Game Boy

Asterix & Obelix (1995) is a side-scrolling platformer based on the beloved French comic series.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Windows Game Boy Mac OSX PlayStation

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone offers an enchanting adventure through Hogwarts with exploration, puzzle-solving, and platforming. While it doesn’t reinvent the action-adventure genre, it’s a delightful experience for fans of the franchise.

Rayman

Rayman DOS Game Boy PlayStation Atari Sega

Rayman is a beautifully hand-drawn 2D platformer that introduced players to the limbless hero in a vibrant and whimsical world. With its imaginative levels, quirky characters, and challenging gameplay, it's a standout classic in the platforming genre.

Jazz Jackrabbit 2

Jazz Jackrabbit 2 DOS Mac OSX Windows

Jazz Jackrabbit 2 is a vibrant, fast-paced platformer with tight controls, colorful graphics, and a great sense of humor. It's one of the best platformers of the 90s, offering both single-player and multiplayer fun.

Moorhuhn or Crazy Chicken

Moorhuhn or Crazy Chicken Mac OSX Windows

Moorhuhn (Crazy Chicken) is a simple yet wildly addictive shooting gallery game from Germany that took Europe by storm in the late '90s. Its quirky humor, fast-paced chicken hunting, and point-chasing gameplay made it a cult favorite among casual gamers.

The Sims

The Sims Mac OSX Windows

The Sims is a groundbreaking life simulation game that lets players create and control virtual people in a suburban neighborhood. It was the first of its kind and introduced a new genre to gaming—where building a home, nurturing relationships, and managing daily life could be as compelling as any action or strategy game.

Home Alone

Home Alone Amiga MS-DOS Nes Game Boy

In Home Alone, the player controls Kevin McCallister, who must defend his house from burglars Harry and Marv. The goal is to set traps around the house and survive for a set amount of time until the police arrive.