Retro Slots (Released Before 2016)

Slots that defined the online era and are still worth playing.

We currently list 3 retro slots (released before 2016) from 2 studios, led by NetEnt (2) and Blueprint Gaming (1). Across the 3 games with a published RTP, the average is 96.06%. Fishin' Frenzy has the highest at 96.12%, while Gonzo's Quest is lowest at 95.97%. Max wins range from 500x up to 5,000x on Fishin' Frenzy. Of the 3 games with a provider volatility rating, the most common ratings are medium (67%) and low (33%).

3 slots match this list. Rankings use our editorial review score and the published game data; they are not paid placements.

Full comparison

#SlotProviderRTPVolatilityMax win
1StarburstNetEnt96.09%Low500x
2Gonzo's QuestNetEnt95.97%Medium2,500x
3Fishin' FrenzyBlueprint Gaming96.12%Medium5,000x

Our top picks explained

1. Starburst – NetEnt

Starburst is a deliberately low volatility game: frequent small wins, a single expanding-wild respin feature and a 500x cap. It's still useful as a reference point for what "low volatility" actually feels like, and its presentation remains clean and readable.

96.09% RTP · Low volatility · 500x max win

2. Gonzo's Quest – NetEnt

Gonzo's Quest popularised cascading reels long before tumble slots became standard. Its Free Falls multiplier ladder still feels good, and medium volatility makes it approachable for longer demo sessions.

95.97% RTP · Medium volatility · 2,500x max win

3. Fishin' Frenzy – Blueprint Gaming

Fishin' Frenzy is the original UK-style fishing collect slot that influenced the whole genre, including Big Bass Bonanza. It's simple, medium volatility and has many sequels.

96.12% RTP · Medium volatility · 5,000x max win

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Frequently asked questions

Which retro slot (released before 2016) has the highest RTP?

Fishin' Frenzy by Blueprint Gaming has the highest published RTP in this list at 96.12%. Casinos can run lower RTP versions, so check the in-game info screen.

Which retro slot (released before 2016) has the biggest max win?

Fishin' Frenzy has the biggest published max win here at 5,000x your stake. Wins of that size are extremely rare.

Which provider makes the most retro slots (released before 2016)?

NetEnt has the most games in this list (2 of 3), followed by Blueprint Gaming (1).

What is the newest retro slot (released before 2016)?

The most recent release in this list is Fishin' Frenzy by Blueprint Gaming.

Can I play retro slots (released before 2016) for free?

We only embed official demos; demos for these games will appear once the provider makes them available.