Retro Action Games Collection

Wild 9 is a 1998 action-platformer developed by Shiny Entertainment and published by Interplay for the PlayStation. You play as Wex Major, a wisecracking space pirate who wields 'The Rig' — a powerful energy beam that lets you grab, smash, and throw enemies across twisted alien environments. With its dark humor, heavy industrial art style by a former Metallica cover artist, and a soundtrack by Tommy Tallarico, the game channels the spirit of mid-90s alternative comics into a punishing but creative 2.5D gauntlet.

X-Men: Gamemaster's Legacy is an action game featuring Marvel's mutant superhero team. Players can control Cyclops, Wolverine, or Gambit through various levels, each with unique abilities to defeat enemies and solve puzzles.

This 1995 Game Gear action game adapts the first Power Rangers film, featuring side-scrolling beat 'em up gameplay with all six Rangers. Play as Jason, Zack, Billy, Trini, Kimberly, or Tommy across 8 levels, culminating in battles against Ivan Ooze and his putty army.

This 1994 Game Boy crossover combines Bomberman's explosive puzzle-action with Wario's greedy antics. Play as either character in multiplayer battles or single-player campaigns, featuring unique power-ups and stage hazards for each protagonist.

The first TMNT game for Game Boy, featuring side-scrolling action across 5 stages. Play as Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello or Raphael to stop Shredder and the Foot Clan from brainwashing New Yorkers.

Pocket Bomberman is an action-puzzle game for the Game Boy that combines classic Bomberman gameplay with platforming elements. Players control Bomberman through various themed worlds, using bombs to defeat enemies and solve puzzles.

X-Men: Mutant Wars is an action game developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Activision for the Game Boy. Based on the popular Marvel Comics franchise, the game features side-scrolling combat with various X-Men characters, each with unique mutant abilities. Players battle through levels against classic villains from the X-Men universe.

This 2001 Game Boy action game puts players in control of Wolverine as he battles through 10 levels against Magneto's Brotherhood. Features claw combos, healing factor mechanics, and a rage mode that increases attack power at the cost of health.

The 1990 Game Boy debut of Marvel's web-slinger features Peter Parker battling classic villains across New York City. This monochromatic action-platformer includes wall-crawling mechanics, web-shooting combat, and boss fights against Electro, Sandman, and Doctor Octopus.

A 1992 Game Boy action game featuring Marvel's web-slinger. Players swing through New York City battling classic villains like Kingpin and Venom across platforming levels and isometric battle arenas.

A radical reimagining of the arcade classic with full 3D polygonal graphics. Defend cities from nuclear attacks using a satellite-based laser defense system across 50 levels of increasing complexity.

A bizarre action-strategy game where you defend your igloo from waves of genetically mutated penguins. Features dark humor and unique tower defense mechanics before the genre was established.

Become the King of Pop in this musical action game! Dance through 5 stages set to MJ's hits like 'Smooth Criminal' and 'Beat It', rescuing children from Mr. Big's gang. Features signature dance moves that transform into magical attacks.

Based on the 1988 action film, this side-scroller puts you in control of John Rambo as he battles Soviet forces in Afghanistan to rescue his former commander.

The classic city-smashing arcade game comes to SMS! Play as George (gorilla), Lizzie (lizard), or Ralph (wolf) and destroy buildings while avoiding military forces. Features all the iconic destruction from the arcade with 2-player simultaneous action.

This quirky action game features a teddy bear armed with a magic wand battling through surreal dream worlds. Players navigate maze-like levels collecting musical notes while avoiding or transforming enemies in one of the earliest Master System titles showcasing Sega's mascot potential.

X-MEN for Sega 32X is an action game based on the popular Marvel Comics superhero team. Players control various X-Men characters with unique abilities through side-scrolling levels, battling classic villains like Magneto and the Sentinels.

Bomberman is the classic maze-based action game where players strategically place bombs to defeat enemies and navigate through increasingly complex levels. The PC Engine version features enhanced graphics and additional stages.