Explore the best retro games in the violence category

Rollcage is a futuristic arcade-style racing game released in 1999, known for its unique vehicles that can drive on walls, ceilings, and flip at high speed without missing a beat. It combines blistering speed, gravity-defying tracks, and explosive weaponry in one of the most visually intense racing experiences of its era.

Step into the arena where it all began. Mortal Kombat (1993) brings brutal arcade-style fighting to PC, featuring iconic characters, unique special moves, and the unforgettable Fatalities that defined a generation.

Blood II: The Chosen takes players into a dark, gothic world filled with intense first-person shooter action, immersive storytelling, and brutal violence. As one of the last surviving members of the Cabal, you must navigate a dystopian world, battling fierce enemies with unique weapons and abilities. 

Mortal Kombat 3 brings intense one-on-one fighting action with brutal combos, iconic Fatalities, and a larger cast of fighters than ever before. Face off in brutal battles across Earthrealm and Outworld in a true arcade classic.

Mortal Kombat II is the legendary sequel that expanded the brutal world of Mortal Kombat with new fighters, deadlier fatalities, and a refined fighting system that set the bar for arcade-style combat games.

Mortal Kombat 4 brings the iconic fighting series into the 3D era, maintaining its brutal gameplay with new characters and stages. While it doesn’t have the same cultural impact as its 2D predecessors, it remains a fun and competitive fighter with memorable moments.

Call of Duty (2003) redefined the WWII shooter genre by immersing players in the perspectives of American, British, and Soviet soldiers. Its emphasis on squad-based tactics, cinematic presentation, and intense combat scenarios set a new standard for first-person shooters.​

Virtua Cop 2 is an iconic 3D rail shooter that helped define the light-gun genre on both arcade machines and home systems. Its fast-paced action, multiple paths, and co-op play made it a standout Sega title in the late '90s.

Counter Strike game’s fast-paced action, tactical gameplay, and team-based objectives kept me fully engaged. The maps are well-designed, and the competitive element makes every match exciting. Overall, it’s a classic shooter that still feels fresh and challenging.

Project IGI 2: Covert Strike is a tactical first-person shooter released in 2003, known for its mix of stealth-based gameplay and large, open-ended mission environments. Unlike arcade-style shooters, it focuses on realism, strategy, and careful execution rather than run-and-gun action.

Project I.G.I. is a tactical first-person shooter released in 2000 for PC. It focuses heavily on stealth, tactical gameplay, and realistic gun mechanics rather than fast-paced arcade shooting.

Twisted Metal 2 (1997) is a vehicular combat game developed by SingleTrac and published by Sony. It is the second entry in the Twisted Metal series and is considered by many fans to be the best in the franchise.

Unreal Tournament, released in November 1999, stands as one of the defining competitive first-person shooters of its era. Unlike many contemporaries that emphasized single-player campaigns,

BC Racers (1994) is a prehistoric-themed combat racing game developed by Core Design, the same studio later famous for creating Tomb Raider. 

Outlaws is a Western-themed FPS that combines classic shooter mechanics with a compelling narrative. Its unique setting, memorable soundtrack, and innovative features like sniper zoom and reloading mechanics set it apart in the genre.​

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is a 2D side-scrolling platformer released in December 1993, based on the popular movie. The player controls Kevin McCallister, who must escape Harry and Marv while surviving traps and hazards around New York landmarks.

Prince of Persia is one of the most influential cinematic platformers ever created, and the 1993 PC version remains a defining entry of its time.