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Best Old Retro Games

225+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

Whether you're new to old retro games or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 225+ iOS apps and games has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Old Retro Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Ultimate Game GuideUltimate Game GuideFree4.4★ (2.6K)NoYesAug 2026
2Game Emulator: GB4 Retro GamesGame Emulator: GB4 Retro GamesFree4.6★ (322)YesYesAug 2026
3Offline Games - No Wifi GamesOffline Games - No Wifi GamesFree4.8★ (352K)YesYesAug 2026
4Real Retro GamesReal Retro GamesFree4.0★ (4)NoNoAug 2026
5Ping Pong - Watch Retro GamePing Pong - Watch Retro GameFree4.5★ (4.8K)NoYesAug 2026
6Gamuroid: All Game EmulatorGamuroid: All Game EmulatorFree4.5★ (11K)NoYesAug 2026
7Retro Game CollectorRetro Game CollectorFree4.7★ (1.4K)NoYesAug 2026
8GBA Emulator - Retro GamesGBA Emulator - Retro GamesFree3.7★ (1.2K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Old Retro Games

Ultimate Game Guide#1

Ultimate Game Guide by Embraceware Software Inc

Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.4😐(2.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore a comprehensive resource for Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Nintendo Entertainment System games. Access reviews, screenshots, and detailed information on hundreds of classic titles. Track your collection and discover new games with powerful search and updated pricing.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great reference for NES collectors
  • 🚀 Comprehensive NES game database
  • 💡 Ability to track personal collection
  • 🌟 Detailed game reviews and information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy after recent updates
  • 🔁 Issues with syncing and saving collection data
  • 🤔 Missing key features like export/import
Game Emulator: GB4 Retro Games#2

Game Emulator: GB4 Retro Games by Volio Tech Back End

Play GBA & PSP Game Consoles
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.6(322 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your smartphone into a portable arcade for classic gaming. Enjoy seamless gameplay with features like save states, fast-forward, and customizable controls. Relive your favorite childhood games with this nostalgic gaming hub.

Offline Games - No Wifi Games#3

Offline Games - No Wifi Games by Moreno Maio

Classic brain train minigames
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.8😊(352K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#27in Games
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A diverse collection of over 20 classic and modern minigames designed for all ages. Enjoy brain-training puzzles, word games, strategy challenges, and multiplayer options without needing an internet connection. Perfect for keeping your mind sharp and entertained anytime, anywhere.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Offline play
  • 👍 Wide variety of games
  • 💡 Adjustable difficulty levels
  • 🚀 Smooth performance

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Ads still present even after paying to remove them
  • 🐛 Certain games have bugs or glitches
  • 👎 Lack of instructions/tutorials for some games

More Old Retro Games apps to explore

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Real Retro Games
Real Retro Games
Real Retro Games
by QPLAZE LLC
Free

Relive the golden age of gaming with a collection of classic Brick Games from the 90s. Enjoy familiar gameplay, original sounds, and easy controls on your phone or tablet, with no in-app purchases or ads.

Classic Brick Game collectionOriginal sound effectsIntuitive touchscreen controls
🎮 Games
(4)
free
5
Ping Pong - Watch Retro Game
Ping Pong - Watch Retro Game
Ping Pong - Watch Retro Game
classic retro game
Free

Relive classic arcade experiences with this retro game collection. Featuring multiple game modes, including ping pong, break out, and tetris, it offers intuitive controls and unlockable levels. Enjoy local multiplayer and track your progress on leaderboards.

13 classic game modesDigital Crown controlUnlockable levels and difficulty
🎮 Games
(4.8K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Gamuroid: All Game Emulator
Gamuroid: All Game Emulator
Gamuroid: All Game Emulator
GBA GBC PSP PS1 PS2 3DS DS Wii
Free

Experience classic gaming on your mobile device with this all-in-one emulator. Build your retro library, import games easily, and enjoy authentic gameplay with modern conveniences like save states and cheat support. Supports a vast range of consoles from Nintendo, Sony, and SEGA.

Supports 3DS, Wii, PS1, PSP, GBA, SNES, and moreImport games from ZIP, 7Z, RARAccurate emulation for authentic gameplay
🎬 Entertainment
(11K)
subscription
7
Retro Game Collector
Retro Game Collector
Retro Game Collector
Manage your game collection
Free

This app helps retro game collectors catalog their entire library, track wanted items, and manage their collection's value. It provides comprehensive game data, box art, and tools for budget tracking and analysis. Sync your collection across devices and share it with others.

Catalog game collectionMaintain wanted listTrack duplicates and quantities
🔍 Reference
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
8
GBA Emulator - Retro Games
GBA Emulator - Retro Games
GBA Emulator - Retro Games
Play Gameboy & PSP, PS1, DS
Free

Relive classic gaming with this comprehensive emulator supporting a vast array of retro consoles. Save progress, fast-forward, customize controls, and even play with friends. Explore game facts and quizzes to enhance your retro experience.

Supports multiple classic game consolesSave and load game statesFast forward gameplay
🎬 Entertainment
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Retrocade
Retrocade
Retrocade
Golden Age of Gaming
Free

Relive the golden age of arcades with a collection of legendary 80s games. Enjoy classic titles, compete on global leaderboards, and unlock achievements. Supports Bluetooth controllers for an authentic experience.

Collection of 80s arcade gamesGlobal leaderboardsUnlockable achievements
🎮 Games
(5.5K)
free
10
Retro game emulator - GBA, DS
Retro game emulator - GBA, DS
Retro game emulator - GBA, DS
Play any of the retro games
Free

Relive classic gaming on your iPhone with this app. It allows you to play your own retro game files through a user-friendly interface with customizable controls and high-quality graphics. The app ensures a legal and safe gaming experience by requiring users to provide their own game files.

Play your own retro game filesUser-uploaded content onlySeamless file upload
🎮 Games
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Retro Bowl
Retro Bowl
Retro Bowl
Play football like it's 1987!
Free

Experience classic American football with simple roster management and on-field playcalling. Manage player egos and lead your team to victory in this retro-styled sports game.

Roster managementPress dutiesHandling fragile egos
🎮 Games
(917K)
free with in-app purchases
12
BrickGame Retro 9999 In 1
BrickGame Retro 9999 In 1
BrickGame Retro 9999 In 1
Classic Retro Games
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
13
Retro Arcade Console 10 in 1
Retro Arcade Console 10 in 1
Retro Arcade Console 10 in 1
Enjoy the nostalgia
Free

Relive the golden age of gaming with this virtual console simulator. Experience classic 16-bit titles with authentic pixel graphics, electronic soundtracks, and intuitive button controls. It's designed to evoke the nostalgia of portable gaming from the late 90s and early 2000s.

Virtual 16-bit portable consoleAuthentic pixel graphicsAtmospheric electronic soundtracks
🎮 Games
(1)
free with in-app purchases
14
Tomb of the Mask: Pixel Maze
Tomb of the Mask: Pixel Maze
Tomb of the Mask: Pixel Maze
Retro arcade in the labyrinth!
Free

Embark on an adventure in a procedurally generated vertical labyrinth. Discover a mask that grants the ability to climb walls, leading to exciting challenges with traps, enemies, and power-ups.

Infinite procedurally generated labyrinthWall-climbing abilityVariety of traps and enemies
🎮 Games
(1.5M)
free with in-app purchases
15
ProgressBar95 - retro arcade
ProgressBar95 - retro arcade
ProgressBar95 - retro arcade
Old school games
Free

Experience a nostalgic hyper-casual game with retro arcade visuals. Fill the progress bar by moving it with one finger to win. This addictive time killer offers simple controls and endless gameplay.

Nostalgic retro visualsOne-finger controlFill the progress bar to win
🎮 Games
(3K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Geometry Dash Lite
Geometry Dash Lite
Geometry Dash Lite
by RobTop Games AB
Free

Experience a rhythm-based action platformer where you must jump and fly through dangerous levels filled with obstacles. Master simple one-touch gameplay to overcome challenges and unlock customization options for your character. Practice your skills to conquer increasingly difficult stages.

Rhythm-based action platformingUnlockable icons and colorsRocket flying and gravity flipping
🎮 Games
(257K)
ad-supported
17
Emu — Game Consoles App
Emu — Game Consoles App
Emu — Game Consoles App
Retro Console Emulator
Free

Relive classic gaming by emulating various retro consoles on your device. Easily import your own game files and enjoy an authentic experience with save/load states. Play your favorite old-school titles anytime, anywhere.

Emulate multiple classic consolesImport your own game ROMsSave and load game states
🎬 Entertainment
(10K)
subscription
18
Bubble Shooter Games: Pop 2025
Bubble Shooter Games: Pop 2025
Bubble Shooter Games: Pop 2025
Match 3 Ball Blast & Balloons
Free

Engage in a colorful ball-popping puzzle adventure. Aim, shoot, and burst bubbles to complete missions and earn rewards. Enjoy hundreds of challenging levels with exciting power-ups and daily bonuses.

Colorful ball popping gameplayHundreds of challenging levelsDaily rewards and spin wheel
🎮 Games
(873)
free with in-app purchases
19
Game Emulator - RetroHub
Game Emulator - RetroHub
Game Emulator - RetroHub
Retro Games Console Emulator
Free

Relive classic gaming memories with this emulator app. It supports multiple retro game formats and offers optimized performance for a smooth experience. Enjoy intuitive controls, orientation flexibility, and fast-forward options to rediscover childhood joys.

Supports multiple game formats (*.gba, *.gb, *.gbc, *.nds, *.nes, *.smc)Optimized emulator engine for ultimate gaming pleasurePortrait and Landscape Orientation support
🎬 Entertainment
(421)
free with in-app purchases
20
iMimic: 80's Vintage Electronic Memory Game
iMimic: 80's Vintage Electronic Memory Game
iMimic: 80's Vintage Electronic Memory Game
by Fernando Sciessere
Free

Relive the 80s with this retro electronic memory game. Repeat increasingly complex sequences of lights and sounds to test your recall. Compete on global leaderboards and unlock achievements.

Repeat light and sound sequencesIncreasingly challenging roundsGlobal leaderboards
🎮 Games
(805)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Old Retro Games

What are the best old retro games for iPhone?
Ultimate Game Guide tops our old retro games ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 2.6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top old retro games we rank are free to download, including Ultimate Game Guide and Game Emulator: GB4 Retro Games.
Ultimate Game Guide has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 225+ old retro games on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app offers comprehensive details for NES and Super NES games, including reviews, screenshots, genre, publisher, developer, release date, availability, and estimated price. It also covers popular hardware, controller variants, and even special cartridges.
The free version includes information on 40 games per system. Access to the entire library for each system is available through a one-time in-app purchase for NES and another for Super NES. These purchases are shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.