Relive the Nostalgic Days of Low-Res Graphics with These 25+ Iconic 90s Computer Games You Probably Forgot: 'I still toss Starcraft in at least once a month and enjoy it'

Isabella Penn

Jun 6, 2024 1:00 PM EDT

The 90s were a special time when the screech of a modem connecting was music to our ears, and graphics cards with names that were longer than a JRPG title promised worlds unseen. For those who were an avid PC gamer in this fantastic era, here's a pixelated portal back to over 25 games so you can yell, "Wait, I haven't thought about THAT in years!"

Remember Command & Conquer? Building your base, churning out tanks, and yelling "Achtung!" at your opponent was pure strategy (though your roommates might have disagreed). And who can forget the mayhem in Doom? Unadulterated fun was had in ripping through loads of demons with a shotgun bigger than your monitor. Then there was Myst, where solving clues transported you to breathtaking (and also terrifying) pre-rendered worlds. Those are just a few glimpses into the glorious, frustrating, and endlessly creative world that was '90s PC gaming. So fire up a DOS emulator, listen to those sound effects kick in, and get transported back to the days when a good game would keep you glued to your monitor for hours, even if your internet cut out every 10 minutes. Remember, patience is a virtue, especially when waiting for those sweet, sweet, low-res textures to load.