If you had your first computer in the 2000s, you certainly had contact with the beloved Windows XP. At that time, games like “GTA” were rare, but the operating system itself offered some gems that provided hours of entertainment.
In the following list, we’ll remember five classic Windows XP games that may have been forgotten, but were certainly an important part of your life!
1. ‘Minesweeper’: solve the board!
“Minesweeper” was a favorite and was always on computers as soon as the operating system was installed. The game was simple: you had a hidden board and the challenge was to reveal the blocks without clicking on the bombs.
When revealing a block, it could be empty or display a number indicating how many bombs were around. With this information, the player had to use logic to avoid the bombs and win the game.
2. ‘Solitaire’: Have fun with cards!
Card games were also popular, and the most popular was “Patience.” This card game can be played alone, requiring the player to organize all the cards into four piles of the same suit. To do this, it was necessary to reveal the hidden cards on the board.
Although the Microsoft version has been discontinued, it is still possible to find several similar versions on the internet, allowing you to relive those days without internet on your computer.
3. ‘Taipei or Mahjong Solitaire’: An intriguing challenge!
Called ‘Taipei’ on some operating systems, ‘Mahjong Solitaire’ was one of the most complex games on Windows XP. It presented us with something different and challenging.
The goal was simple: match identical pieces until none were left. The pieces were arranged strategically, requiring the player to think carefully to advance. This game can still be downloaded from the Microsoft Store.
4. ‘Checkers’: strategy and fun!
“Checkers,” the game in which each player tries to capture the opponent’s pieces to win, was also on many computers at that time. Determining the winner was easy; all it took was having pieces left on the board.
The Windows version of the game didn’t bring any major new features compared to the analog versions, but it allowed players to face the machine at different difficulty levels, providing exciting challenges.
5. ‘Space Cadet’: space pinball!
Finally, “Space Cadet” was perhaps the most popular game available when installing Windows XP. It was released in 1995, a few years before XP hit the market. This pinball game featured a setting inspired by space and sci-fi themes.
The goal was to control the levers and guide the ball to hit various objects, accumulating as many points as possible. Even with Windows XP discontinued, it is still possible to access “Space Cadet” for free in the Microsoft store and relive the excitement of this classic.
