Retro Action Games Collection

Spy vs Spy is a action-strategy game based on the MAD Magazine comic strip. Players take on the role of either the black or white spy, setting traps and collecting items to outwit their opponent in a comical battle of wits.

The Uncanny X-Men is an action game based on the popular Marvel Comics superhero team. Released in 1989 for the NES, players control Cyclops, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Storm, and Iceman as they battle through various levels to rescue their captured teammates from the villainous White Queen.

Based on the first three Rambo films, this 1988 NES action game puts players in control of John Rambo across jungle, urban, and military base environments. Features knife combat, bow attacks, and vehicular sequences with the iconic M60 machine gun.

The groundbreaking tactical espionage action game that defined the stealth genre. Players control Solid Snake infiltrating the fortress Outer Heaven to destroy the superweapon Metal Gear, using camouflage and evasion rather than direct combat.

Friday the 13th is a horror-themed action game based on the popular film franchise, developed by Pack-In-Video and published by LJN for the NES. Players control camp counselors as they explore Camp Crystal Lake, searching for missing children while avoiding the infamous Jason Voorhees. The game combines overhead exploration with side-scrolling combat sequences.

Rampage is an action game developed by Midway and published by Activision for the NES in 1988. Players control one of three giant monsters (George the gorilla, Lizzie the lizard, or Ralph the wolf) as they destroy cities and fight military forces. The game features cooperative multiplayer where two players can team up to cause maximum destruction.

Based on the 1987 film, RoboCop for NES is a side-scrolling action game where players control the cybernetic officer through crime-ridden Detroit. Features the iconic Auto-9 pistol and missions from the movie with digitized voice samples.

A top-down vehicular combat game where players control a high-tech spy car equipped with machine guns, oil slicks, and smoke screens to eliminate enemy agents on a never-ending highway.

Arkanoid is a block-breaking arcade game developed by Taito. Released for the NES in 1986, it expands upon the classic Breakout concept with power-ups, varied level designs, and a boss battle. Players control the Vaus spacecraft to deflect a ball and destroy colorful blocks.

The sequel to the classic arcade breakout game featuring enhanced graphics, new power-ups, and challenging stages. Players control the Vaus spacecraft paddle to deflect balls and destroy colorful blocks in this NES adaptation of Taito's hit arcade game.

A unique action-sports game designed for the Power Glove peripheral. Players use the glove's motion controls to hit balls through futuristic obstacle courses.

Based on the iconic film character, this action game puts you in the role of Inspector Harry Callahan as he cleans up the streets of San Francisco with his .44 Magnum.

A unique action-puzzle hybrid where players control a rolling boulder to solve maze-like stages while avoiding obstacles and enemies.

Based on the 1989 film, this NES sequel combines overhead driving sequences with side-scrolling ghost-catching action as you battle the evil Vigo the Carpathian in New York City.

Side-scrolling action game based on the Ghostbusters franchise where players control the team to capture ghosts across New York City using proton packs.

A top-down military action game where players control a battle tank through enemy territory. Features destructible environments and various enemy vehicles to combat.

Mad Max is an action game based on the post-apocalyptic film series. Players control Max Rockatansky as he battles gangs in the wasteland, upgrading his car and scavenging for fuel and ammunition.

A unique hybrid of driving and platforming where you control a special armored vehicle that can transform into a submarine. Battle through enemy territory to rescue captured scientists in this cult NES classic.