Play World Stadium '89 Online

World Stadium '89 is one of those classic arcade sports games that somehow makes track and field events feel intense. You pick your athlete—I always go for the sprinter first—and then mash buttons like crazy to outrun opponents in short bursts. The graphics are bright and chunky in that late '80s way, with crowds cheering in the background while you flail at the controls.

It’s not just running, though. There’s javelin throwing (timing is everything), hurdles (good luck not faceplanting), and a few other events that keep it from getting stale. The best part? It’s brutally simple to pick up but weirdly hard to put down once you’re in the zone. You’ll probably burn through a few credits before nailing a gold medal.

If you’ve ever wanted to relive that arcade-era sweat and panic without leaving your couch, this one’s a solid time capsule.