Retro games, abandonware, freeware and classic games for PC and Mac
GamesNostalgia Blog: articles, reviews, tutorials, guides, stories about retro games, abandonware, classic games, game designers, interviews and the exciting history of computer games.
Author : Maddie
6 June 2025, 8:02 pm
Jon Van Caneghem stands as one of the most influential yet underappreciated figures in computer role-playing game history. From his humble beginnings as a pre-med student obsessed with games to becoming the mastermind behind two of the most enduring fantasy franchises in gaming, Van Caneghem's career represents the last gasp of the bedroom programmer era and the birth of modern CRPG design philosophy.
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Author : Manu
9 May 2025, 11:45 pm
We are happy to announce a major update that will make it much easier for Mac users to enjoy their favorite retro games!
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3 April 2025, 2:09 pm
After a long and challenging effort, we’re excited to announce that our Amiga game wrappers have been updated to work with macOS Sequoia!
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19 April 2024, 8:37 pm
MS-DOS retro gaming on your new Macbook should no longer be a problem, thanks to GamesNostalgia!
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Author : Edward
27 June 2023, 2:57 pm
A dead world is a bane of any game. That may not be the top priority in racing games; they are about cars, after all. But many racing games in the 2000s had beautiful but empty streets. To see the racing world done right, we must go back to 1999 and the release of Midtown Madness.
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Author : Adam
20 June 2023, 7:40 am
Are you feeling nostalgic for the good old days of gaming? Longing to relive the joy you experienced while playing those classic PC games from your childhood? If you landed on this site, you probably are. In this guide, we will take you on a journey down memory lane and show you how to unlock the nostalgia by downloading and playing your favorite old PC games. Whether it's the iconic adventures of [Commander Keen], the strategic battles of [Age of Empires], or the addictive puzzles of [Myst], we've got you covered.
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