Beat ’em ups are still kicking (and punching), and here are five lesser-known but delightful games that are well suited to retro handhelds.
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Going back to a set of games you had as a kid is one of my favorite parts of these handhelds. This time, let’s look at some games for the GameCube.
Dive into RH’s Sci-Fi Game of the Month lineup with StarTropics, Einhander, Risk of Rain, plus Dragon Quest 3 as the Game of the Quarter.
Discover Ruffy and the Riverside, an indie platformer with hand-drawn worlds and a unique swap mechanic. Perfect for fans of Paper Mario and N64 collectathons.
The GBA was a fantastic handheld, and it has some amazing JRPGs. Luckily, there is even more to be discovered with these English patches you can play now!
What are we playing this week? There are some familiar faces here, along with a bunch of modern and classic games. See what we’ve been playing and how.
Discover Jurassic June at Retro Handhelds: Dino-themed Game of the Month with E.V.O., Dino Crisis & King Kong. Play, earn GotX points, and join the discussion!
Musical May is here, which means there is a trio of fun retro games to enjoy as part of Games of the Month. So join the fun, and play some classics.
April’s GotX lineup is here: classic space adventures, strategic puzzles, and retro RPGs — handpicked by the Retro Handhelds community for all kinds of players.
Disney made a masterclass MMORPG called Toontown. I played it so much as a child and now I am playing it on a handheld in 2025. Let’s see how this holds up.