573 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 19 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (59%).
r/oldgames Traffic & Engagement r/oldgames Traffic & Engagement
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r/oldgames Most Active Times When r/oldgames Is Most Active
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r/oldgames Flair Performance r/oldgames Flair Performance
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r/oldgames Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/oldgames
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 402 (70.2%) | 4 | 4 |
| old | 138 (24.1%) | 2 | 5 |
| help | 101 (17.6%) | 2 | 4 |
| find | 72 (12.6%) | 2 | 3 |
| looking | 47 (8.2%) | 1 | 2 |
| 2000s | 44 (7.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| remember | 40 (7.0%) | 4 | 6 |
| early | 38 (6.6%) | 2 | 3 |
| anyone | 34 (5.9%) | 7 | 6 |
| games | 33 (5.8%) | 7 | 6 |
r/oldgames Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/oldgames
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 7 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 6 | 1 |
r/oldgames Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/oldgames
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Who remembers this amazing game...lemmings
Some favorite pcgamer mag discs from when they would give out full games
I'd be honestly surprised if anyone can recognize which game this is from.
Anyone remember playing soulcaliberII?
Please help me identify this PC game, I’ve been searching for 20+ years
Anyone played this growing up?
Trivia time
What's your fav classic old game?
Can i play this somehow on pc?
What was the first video game that you’ve played/owned?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who remembers this amazing game...lemmings | 554 | 78 | image | Jul 11 |
| Some favorite pcgamer mag discs from when they would give out full games | 138 | 33 | image | Jul 12 |
| I'd be honestly surprised if anyone can recognize which game this is from. | 84 | 78 | image | Jul 10 |
| Anyone remember playing soulcaliberII? | 63 | 47 | image | Jul 28 |
| Please help me identify this PC game, I’ve been searching for 20+ years | 44 | 18 | text | Jul 22 |
| Anyone played this growing up? | 40 | 21 | image | Jul 18 |
| Trivia time | 29 | 38 | image | Jul 9 |
| What's your fav classic old game? | 28 | 170 | text | Jul 29 |
| Can i play this somehow on pc? | 26 | 13 | image | Jul 25 |
| What was the first video game that you’ve played/owned? | 20 | 114 | text | Jul 18 |
r/oldgames Audience Overlap r/oldgames Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/oldgames FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/oldgames
What's the best time to post on r/oldgames?
Based on posting volume, r/oldgames is most active on Wednesdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/oldgames?
r/oldgames averages 19 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/oldgames get?
Posts on r/oldgames average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/oldgames get most?
On r/oldgames, most posts are text posts (59%)