Are you looking for some fun and nostalgic gaming experiences to share with your pals? Look no further than these most popular multiplayer retro games that are sure to bring back memories and create new ones.

1 Super Mario Bros. (1985)

While not exclusively a multiplayer game, the two-player mode in Super Mario Bros is a iconic that lets you and a friend team up to navigate through the Mushroom Land. You can team up to overcome challenges and take down foes, or even have a friendly competition to see who can collect the most coins.

Next Golden Axe (1989)

Golden Axe is a side-scrolling beat-em-up game that pits you against hordes of foes in a bid to rescue your daughter from the clutches of villains. The game's local co-op mode lets you and up to three friends play together, bashing and slashing your way through mobs of enemies.

Coming third Contra (1987)

Another favorite run-and-gun game, Contra features a side-scrolling landscape where you fight against waves of alien creatures. The game's two-player mode lets you and a friend team up to take down hordes of enemies, and even lets you carry over health between lives, which can be a lifesaver.

Coming fourth Battletoads (1991)

Battletoads is a side-scrolling beat-em-up game that's known for its difficult levels and formidable enemies. The game's co-op mode lets you and two friends play dendy games together, fighting against massive waves of hazards in a battle to save your friends from the clutches of the Mondo sorcerer.

The final Dig Dug (1982)

Finally we have Dig Dug, a classic arcade game where you control a digger who's tasked with digging tunnels, defeating beasts and collecting as many treasures as possible. The game's co-op mode lets you and a friend take on the difficulties of underground tunnels, working together to overcome challenges and defeat your enemies.

These five games are just a handful of the many multiplayer retro games that are still playable today. They're a great way to share in some nostalgia and have some fun with your buddies, and they're sure to provide hours of entertainment.