Games Of Our Past
While many of us are now too busy to enjoy computer games regularly, they were once staples in our childhood. Remember those days where you'd spend endless hours accomplishing quests or playing mini games on your parent's blocky desktop computer? Let's revisit 20 of the most nostalgic web games that we can almost guarantee you played as a kid.
1. Neopets
Neopets was all the rage back in the day. From creating your own pet, customizing them, playing mini-games, and running your own shop, there was no shortage of fun things to do on this legendary online site. Maybe this is a reminder it's time to log back in and feed your pets!
2. Club Penguin
After a long day at school, nothing was more satisfying as a kid than logging into your Club Penguin account. From playing mini games to chatting with your online friends and decking out your igloo, this online game provided us with hours of endless fun. Getting to waddle around as this adorable animal in a snowy world was already cool enough!
3. My Scene Beauty Studio
Every young beauty guru would be caught playing My Scene Beauty Studio on the computer. Whether you enjoyed designing rooms, coming up with cool outfits, or providing excellent nail styling, this was a go-to for anyone obsessed with fashion. It was a great creative outlet for kids!
4. Miniclip
Home to hundreds of fun and different online games, Miniclip was truly the place to be growing up. Their massive collection ensured that every kid would find something they'd enjoy. And to really bring back memories, do you remember their most popular game, 8 Ball Pool? We're sure that just unlocked something for you.
5. Adventure Quest
Kids always dream of fighting off monsters and becoming the best hero possible, meaning Adventure Quest was the perfect outlet for making these wishes a reality. Whether you were a lone wolf or teamed up with fellow friends, kids loved the fun animations, cool outfits, and entertaining quests that never got old.
6. RuneScape
While this was a game popular in your childhood, it's crazy to say, it's still just as played today! RuneScape is such a classic - it enabled kids to play in a creative world with tons of other players. For those with large imaginations and an interest in action, it was the perfect fantasy role-playing game to enjoy.
7. The Oregon Trail
As it turns out, The Oregon Trail is not a standalone game but part of a series that aims to teach kids the realities of the past. Despite being such a simple text and strategy game, it captivated children all across the country. How successful were you in this game?
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8. The Impossible Quiz
The name says it all. The Impossible Quiz captured every kid's attention when it first released back in 2007. Filled with funny questions that required outside-the-box tricks to answer, it was a unique way to get your brain running. Maybe it's worth trying again today to see if you can beat it!
The Impossible Quiz on Wikimedia
9. Gold Miner
It seems like every kid remembers the struggle of trying to pull up a giant gold nugget only for the timer to run out. The devastation and frustration you felt is likely still palpable. But that's what made Gold Miner so addicting; while the animations and gameplay were simple, it's easy-to-play nature made it fun for people of all ages.
10. Build-A-Bearville
Build-A-Bears were incredibly popular back in the early 2000s and the company sure used that to their advantage. Coming with codes upon purchase, kids would then be able to play this online game and reap the benefits. Entering this code online unlocked special privileges such as owning your home in Build-A-Bearville!
11. Toontown Online
All the way back in 2003, Toontown Online had a serious hold on everyone. This unique online world captivated players thanks to its collaboration with Disney which brought its lovable characters to life. From completing quests to customizing your character, this virtual cartoon world provided so much fun and now, fond memories.
12. Snood
Essentially a version of the popular Puzzle Bobble game, Snood is a unique puzzle and strategy game that required kids to put on their thinking caps. Accidentally place a Snood in the wrong place and it might just be game over! It's all about forward thinking and planning your next move.
13. Zack & Cody Online Games
Let's take a stroll down the peak era of Disney channel, shall we? The Suite Life of Zack & Cody was definitely one of the most popular shows children enjoyed back then. And to really capitalize on the show's success, the Disney channel had an amazing online website full of games that really captured the fun and hilarious nature of this show. Does Zack & Cody's Tipton Trouble ring any bells?
14. Totally Spies Mall Brawl
Everyone wanted to be Sam, Clover, or Alex when they were growing up. Their unique double life of being a high schooler and spy was filled with fashion, excitement, and adventure. To get a small taste of their lifestyle, kids went online to the Totally Spies site and played their addicting online game, Totally Spies Mall Brawl. Playing as one of the three characters, you had cool skills and abilities you could use as you took down enemies in the mall.
Miguel Discart from Bruxelles, Belgique on Wikimedia
15. Stardoll
For anyone who had an interest in fashion regardless of how old you were, Stardoll was an amazing online dress-up and styling game that satisfied everyone's desire to be a designer. It wasn't just about the game itself, it was about the wonderful online community you were now apart of.
16. Millsberry
Though Millsberry unfortunately shut down in 2010, we're still hoping someone will bring it back one day. This iconic online game had everything you could want as a kid: a chance to customize your avatar, to create your own home, and to play the most entertaining games. So many adults have such fond memories of this one!
17. Poptropica
Poptropica was truly an online game beyond its time. Providing players with multiple different questlines and worlds to explore, it's amazing thinking about how this interactive adventure game was free to play. We seriously loved how each mission felt challenging so that when you completed it, it felt especially rewarding.
18. Bloons
While there have been many spin-offs created since the original, nothing will ever replace the first Bloons game from our hearts. The premise is simple: carrying many different tools in its pockets, you get to play as a monkey trying to take down as many balloons as possible. It might sound boring but it captured the attention of many growing up.
19. 625 Sandwich Stacker
Featuring Reuben, the adorable little alien also known as 625 from the Lilo & Stitch movie, this challenging yet addictive sandwich-stacking game was all the rage back in the day. As you attempted to stack delicious ingredients on top of one another to create the biggest sandwich of all time, it was so easy to let your nerves get the better of you.
20. Gaia Online
With its adorable anime-themed animation, Gaia Online was the coolest way to meet with people online and build a community. People loved how customizable all the avatars were and how you could purchase unique clothes and accessories. It was the hottest place to be on the weekends and after school.
