4 classic PC games that prove just how well pixel art can age

Jun 28, 2025 - 00:00
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4 classic PC games that prove just how well pixel art can age

Pixel graphics have been a mainstay in video games for years, first as a limitation of the hardware, but later revitalized by indie games as a chosen art-style. As the 3D art-style of some classic games continues to age poorly, classic PC games have continued to look great, thanks to strong pixel work and distinct art-styles. There are tons of retro and older games to choose from, but we've narrowed it down to four PC games that have held up, thanks to their incredible artwork. While different people draw different lines about what is and isn't retro in gaming, we've gone ahead and drawn the line at these games being at least 10 years old. After all, if a game still looks great 10 years after release, the art team must have done something right. We've aloso tried to focus on games that either debuted on PC, or released on PC the same time as other platforms, limiting some iconic pixel artwork, like the early Final Fantasy games.