You don’t need emulators to play and run these games nor you need to buy the mini console: Sega Genesis Mini / Mega Drive Mini. Though most of these FREE games are coming from Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, but there are also games from Sega CD/Mega CD and Dreamcast as well as Sega Arcade and renewed games with same gameplay.
23 FREE games – and I’ll keep the list updated if Sega releases more classic games into the arsenal
As someone who grew up in 90’s, playing SEGA Genesis or known also as Mega Drive brings me back that nostalgic feeling. Playing couch co-op with my little brother. However, regardless of who you are, be it someone who born in 90’s (or before) or millennials, but I can assure you these games are worth playing for (or revisiting).
These games support physical controller. If you are using Android, you can use any Bluetooth controller, however if you are using iOS (iPhone or iPad), you can use any MFi controllers.
These are the games, sorted alphabetically.
1) After Burner Climax
The original After Burner is a game who sets apart during the 90’s era, while most airplanes/jets theme games are like 1945, After Burner offer a 3D look and feel. However this version was much more advance and better than the original After Burner, originally released back in 2006 for Arcade machine.
| Originally released for | Sega Arcade Machine |
| Original released year | 2006 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
2) Altered Beast Classic
The gameplay is really classic. Start as human, while collecting power-ups to turn you to beast with the ultimate power.
| Originally released for | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
| Original released year | 1988 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
3) Beyond Oasis Classic
| Originally released for | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
| Original released year | 1995 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
4) Comix Zone Classic
It is a unique game. It was one of the last few Sega Genesis/Mega Drive good games. You play as the comic creator which get sucked into his own comics. Defeat the bosses to return you back to normal world.
| Originally released for | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
| Original released year | 1995 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
5) Crazy Taxi Classic
Wanted to know how it feels like to be an Uber driver? This is the game.
| Originally released for | Sega Dreamcast |
| Original released year | 1999 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
6) Decap Attack Classic
| Originally released for | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
| Original released year | 1991 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
7) Dynamite Headdy Classic
| Originally released for | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
| Original released year | 1994 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
8) Eswat City Under Siege Classic
Like Iron Man, a story about a police who can turn himself into metal armor.
| Originally released for | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
| Original released year | 1990 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
9) Golden Axe Classic
Classic couch co-op game not to be missed. Ensure to chase and hit the animal thief hard!
| Originally released for | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
| Original released year | 2006 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
10) Gun Star Heroes Classic
One of the greatest Sega Genesis game of all time. Also a great couch co-op game. I used to spend countless hours playing the game with my little bro.
| Originally released for | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
| Original released year | 1993 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
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11) Kid Chameleon Classic
The game story is back in that 80-90s era where all kids are playing arcades. One of the hologram arcades that many kids playing become real, the boss escape the arcade world to begin kidnapping the kids. The game is pretty much similar to Mario Bros, stepping into enemies, jumping to get treasures.
| Originally released for | Sega Arcade Machine |
| Original released year | 1992 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
12) Phantasy Star Classics
One of SEGA early RPG game. This game released even before the original Final Fantasy series appearing on Nintendo console. Can you save the Mother Brain from malfunctioning? The classics has 2 games inside: Phantasy Star and Phantasy Star 2.
| Originally released for | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
| Original released year | 1987 (Phantasy Star), 1989 (Phantasy Star 2) |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
13) Ristar Classic
| Originally released for | Sege Genesis / Mega Drive |
| Original released year | 1995 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
14) Shinning Force Classics
The classics contains 3 games: Shining in the darkness, Shining Force and Shining Force 2.
| Originally released for | |
| Original released year | 1993 (Shining Force), 1994 (Shining Force 2) and 1991 (Shining in the Darkness) |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
15) Space Harrier 2 Classic
| Originally released for | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
| Original released year | 1988 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
16) Sonic CD Classic
Used to be an exclusive for those who own Sega CD / Mega CD peripheral. Enjoy the Sonic movie as part of the game.
| Originally released for | Sega CD / Mega CD |
| Original released year | 1993 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
17) Sonic The Hedgehog Classic (known as Sonic 1)
The original Sonic. This is the game who sets apart Sega Genesis / Mega Drive from Nintendo.
| Originally released for | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
| Original released year | 1991 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
18) Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic (known as Sonic 2)
Sequel to the original Sonic. This time with new friend introduced: Tails. You can play co-op together.
| Originally released for | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
| Original released year | 1992 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
19) Street of Rage Classic (known also as Bare Knuckle in Japan)
One of my favorite Sega Genesis / Mega Drive game. This is also one of the game I spent countless early morning (like 5am), woke up just to play this game with my little brother.
| Originally released for | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
| Original released year | 1991 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
20) Street of Rage 2 Classic (known also as Bare Knuckle 2 in Japan)
Sequel to the original Street of Rage. No more Adam, but you get 2 additional characters: Max and Skate. This time, no more police helping you to combat the thugs.
| Originally released for | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
| Original released year | 1992 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
21) Super Monkey Ball: Sakura
| Originally released for | Sega Arcade Machine / Dreamcast |
| Original released year | 2001 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
This is not necessarily an old game since the game was made on 2018, however based on 2001 Dreamcast/Arcade.
22) The Revenge of Shinobi Classic
| Originally released for | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
| Original released year | 1989 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
23) VectorMan Classic
| Originally released for | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
| Original released year | 1995 |
| Download link | Apple App Store Google Play Store |
Bring it all together
With 23 FREE games, for sure it will take some time for you to finish all of them.
Which one do you like most? Do you have any favorite? Do give your comments down below on the comment section.
My favorite is Street of Rage.
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