Underplayed Gems

World Hockey '88 (2025)

World Hockey '88 cover
Developer
Phantasma Digital
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Sports
Rating
4.2 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Feels like a straightforward, arcade-style hockey game with quick matches and simple gameplay loops.

retro-stylearcadecompetitivefast-pacedsimplemultiplayersports sim

What players say

Players call this a faithful modern replica of NES Ice Hockey, with smooth gameplay, retro pixel art, and addictive arcade pick-up-and-play. Some find it surprisingly difficult, while a few cite missing key rebinding and settings that reset. Fans hope for custom teams.

Screenshots

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