Half-Life 2 tops the list of most played retro games in 2025

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Half-Life 2 tops the list of most played retro games in 2025

2025 will soon be behind us, so it makes sense to see several rankings based on the last 12 months popping up all over the internet. The following ranking was compiled by HowLongToBeat.

By collecting a wealth of data, the website has ranked the most played retro games of 2025. To be eligible, titles had to have been released at least 20 years ago. All platforms were taken into account.

Although the new installment has not yet been officially announced, it is Half-Life 2 that takes the top spot on the podium. It is followed by Final Fantasy and Metal Gear Solid in that order. The first Half-Life game is in sixth place.

  1. Half-Life 2 (2004)
  2. Final Fantasy (1987)
  3. Metal Gear Solid (1998)
  4. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004)
  5. Metroid Prime (2002)
  6. Half-Life (1998)
  7. Final Fantasy VII (1997)
  8. God of War (2005)
  9. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002)
  10. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)

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