From complex world-building to action-packed platforming, we have put together a list of the best 2D games that bring back the feel of retro gaming and offer modern twists.

Before many of its peers even existed, Salt and Sanctuary set the standard for what a 2D Soulslike could be. Released in 2016 by Ska Studios, the game translated almost every hallmark of the Souls ...

The world of 2D video games is rich with classics that have stood the test of time, offering a blend of nostalgic charm and timeless gameplay. From the iconic Mario series to the challenging Mega ...

Hack-and-slash games boast satisfying action and entertaining combat mechanics that are a lot of fun to master. It's great to see a player's repertoire of skills slowly expand as they use flashier ...

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is the best game I played at Summer Game Fest. This is a confident hybrid of Metroidvania and traditional 2D action games that looks incredible and controls even better ...

This is the basic bread and butter of the 2D fighting gameplay formula, but the truth is, some games within this genre have gone above and beyond to provide an enjoyable and satisfying experience ...

Finally, a mainline game where you get to play as Zelda. This phenomenal twist on the classic 2D Zelda formula brought Breath of the Wild's "see everything, do anything" design philosophy to the ...

But my fondest memories of a Terminator game is the 2D adaptation of the original movie for the Sega Mega Drive (Genesis in America), which went all-out trying to recreate the grimy and gory ...