← Back to Retro Games Overview

Startups in Retro Games Industry

Explore tech startups in Retro Games category that launched on Product Hunt recently. Discover which ones gained significant attention and recognition (Top), and identify those that struggled to become noticed (Dropouts).

Startup #1 in Retro Games
StepUp - Walk 10k step every day

StepUp

Product Hunt
Health TechRetro Games

Health care professionals recommend to walk 10,000 steps per day to stay in good shape. You want to take that daily challenge? StepUp is the app you need. Easy to use, it helps you to reach your goal every single day.

374
98
Startup #2 in Retro Games
Dino Game - Compete against the world in the much beloved Dino game

Dino Game

Product Hunt
GamesRetro GamesFree Games

Ever wished you could play the Chrome dino game whenever you want? Sadly, the default game only works in Chrome (duh!). But what if you could play from any browser — while also competing against the entire world? That's what this website is about :).

284
156
Startup #3 in Retro Games
Retro Patents - Order limited edition prints of tech & gaming patents

Retro Patents

Product Hunt
Retro GamesHomeDigital Art

We have designed beautiful bespoke prints based on some of the keystone inventions of our generation from companies such as Apple, Google, Amazon, Sony, AirBnB and more. Each patent has been designed and printed using HDR ink-jet technology on Ultra Premium Luster Photo Paper with a basis weight of 180 gsm. Nostalgia has never looked so good.

244
47
Startup #4 in Retro Games
Brick 1100 - Transform your smartphone into a classic brick phone

Brick 1100

Product Hunt
AndroidRetro GamesiOS

Do you miss your old Nokia cellphone? Miss the pixelated screen, the retro sounds, the simple yet addictive features? Brick 1100 is for you, a fun throwback that fits right in your pocket.

215
36
Startup #5 in Retro Games
AtariVCS - Reinventing the way you game. Again.

AtariVCS

Product Hunt
Adventure GamesHardwareRetro Games

The VCS is a completely new Atari connected device, designed in California by Atari. The company has partnered with AMD who provides the Atari VCS custom processor with Radeon Graphics Technology. The Atari VCS platform will offer support for 4K resolution, HDR and 60FPS content, onboard and expandable storage options, dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0, as well as USB 3.0 support.

201
15
Startup #6 in Retro Games
WePlayDOS - Play classic DOS games in browser

WePlayDOS

Product Hunt
GamesRetro GamesFree Games

Discover and play over 150 classic DOS games online at WePlayDOS.Games. Enjoy the best retro games directly in your browser without any setup. Relive the golden era of DOS gaming with ease and convenience.

196
42
Startup #7 in Retro Games
macintosh.js - A 1991 Macintosh in an app - for Windows, Linux, and macOS

macintosh.js

Product Hunt
Retro GamesEmulatorsDeveloper Tools

I put an entire Macintosh Quadra with Mac OS 8.1 into an Electron app, together with a bunch of apps and games. It runs on... JavaScript. This is a toy, but you can transfer files in and out, mount disk images, and time-travel back to the 90ies.

159
9
Startup #8 in Retro Games
BuildStore - Install hidden iOS apps in just one tap without jailbreaking

BuildStore

Product Hunt
Retro GamesiOS
155
36
Startup #9 in Retro Games
Speedy Racer - Retro arcade game, drive against traffic in zig-zag.

Speedy Racer

Product Hunt
Adventure GamesFree GamesAndroid

Speedy Racer is a game for Android, new game modes are constantly being added. Drive your car through traffic in zig-zag or play to complete the levels. Exchange stars from the game for custom rocket trails and cars.

133
6
Startup #10 in Retro Games
Retro Sketch Magic Screen - Draw lines in any direction

Retro Sketch Magic Screen

Product Hunt
Retro Games

• The original magic screen that’s fun and easy to use! • Left knob draws left and right; right knob draws up and down. Turn both knobs together for angles and curves! • When you're done, turn over and shake to erase — then, start the fun all over again!

128
23

Showing 10 of 397 startups

Startup #1 in Retro Games
StepUp - Walk 10k step every day

StepUp

Product Hunt
Health TechRetro Games

Health care professionals recommend to walk 10,000 steps per day to stay in good shape. You want to take that daily challenge? StepUp is the app you need. Easy to use, it helps you to reach your goal every single day.

374
98
Startup #2 in Retro Games
Dino Game - Compete against the world in the much beloved Dino game

Dino Game

Product Hunt
GamesRetro GamesFree Games

Ever wished you could play the Chrome dino game whenever you want? Sadly, the default game only works in Chrome (duh!). But what if you could play from any browser — while also competing against the entire world? That's what this website is about :).

284
156
Startup #3 in Retro Games
Retro Patents - Order limited edition prints of tech & gaming patents

Retro Patents

Product Hunt
Retro GamesHomeDigital Art

We have designed beautiful bespoke prints based on some of the keystone inventions of our generation from companies such as Apple, Google, Amazon, Sony, AirBnB and more. Each patent has been designed and printed using HDR ink-jet technology on Ultra Premium Luster Photo Paper with a basis weight of 180 gsm. Nostalgia has never looked so good.

244
47
Startup #4 in Retro Games
Brick 1100 - Transform your smartphone into a classic brick phone

Brick 1100

Product Hunt
AndroidRetro GamesiOS

Do you miss your old Nokia cellphone? Miss the pixelated screen, the retro sounds, the simple yet addictive features? Brick 1100 is for you, a fun throwback that fits right in your pocket.

215
36
Startup #5 in Retro Games
AtariVCS - Reinventing the way you game. Again.

AtariVCS

Product Hunt
Adventure GamesHardwareRetro Games

The VCS is a completely new Atari connected device, designed in California by Atari. The company has partnered with AMD who provides the Atari VCS custom processor with Radeon Graphics Technology. The Atari VCS platform will offer support for 4K resolution, HDR and 60FPS content, onboard and expandable storage options, dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0, as well as USB 3.0 support.

201
15
Startup #6 in Retro Games
WePlayDOS - Play classic DOS games in browser

WePlayDOS

Product Hunt
GamesRetro GamesFree Games

Discover and play over 150 classic DOS games online at WePlayDOS.Games. Enjoy the best retro games directly in your browser without any setup. Relive the golden era of DOS gaming with ease and convenience.

196
42
Startup #7 in Retro Games
macintosh.js - A 1991 Macintosh in an app - for Windows, Linux, and macOS

macintosh.js

Product Hunt
Retro GamesEmulatorsDeveloper Tools

I put an entire Macintosh Quadra with Mac OS 8.1 into an Electron app, together with a bunch of apps and games. It runs on... JavaScript. This is a toy, but you can transfer files in and out, mount disk images, and time-travel back to the 90ies.

159
9
Startup #8 in Retro Games
BuildStore - Install hidden iOS apps in just one tap without jailbreaking

BuildStore

Product Hunt
Retro GamesiOS
155
36
Startup #9 in Retro Games
Speedy Racer - Retro arcade game, drive against traffic in zig-zag.

Speedy Racer

Product Hunt
Adventure GamesFree GamesAndroid

Speedy Racer is a game for Android, new game modes are constantly being added. Drive your car through traffic in zig-zag or play to complete the levels. Exchange stars from the game for custom rocket trails and cars.

133
6
Startup #10 in Retro Games
Retro Sketch Magic Screen - Draw lines in any direction

Retro Sketch Magic Screen

Product Hunt
Retro Games

• The original magic screen that’s fun and easy to use! • Left knob draws left and right; right knob draws up and down. Turn both knobs together for angles and curves! • When you're done, turn over and shake to erase — then, start the fun all over again!

128
23
...