Atari and Digital Eclipse are bringing a collection of 16 classic Barbie games to modern consoles and PC. Titled "Barbie Rewind," the compilation features titles spanning from 1991 up to 2007 and includes a decorative Barbie Dreamhouse hub.
The collection aims to tap into nostalgia for the early days of PC gaming and Barbie's virtual adventures. For many, these games represented an early foray into computer entertainment, offering a more mature experience than educational software. Titles like Barbie Super Sports and various horse-themed games are recalled fondly, despite some early gameplay challenges.
The Barbie Rewind Collection
The 16 games included in Barbie Rewind are:
- Barbie (1991, NES)
- Barbie Game Girl (1992, Game Boy)
- Barbie Super Model (1993, Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo)
- Barbie Vacation Adventure (Unreleased, Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo)
- Barbie Race & Ride (1999, PlayStation)
- Barbie Super Sports (1999, PlayStation)
- Barbie Ocean Discovery (1999, Game Boy Color)
- Detective Barbie: The Mystery Cruise (2000, PlayStation)
- Barbie Fashion Pack Games (2000, Game Boy Color)
- Barbie Pet Rescue (2001, Game Boy Color)
- Secret Agent Barbie: Royal Jewels Mission (2002, Game Boy Advance)
- Barbie Groovy Games (2002, Game Boy Advance)
- Barbie Gotta Have Games (2003, PlayStation)
- Barbie Horse Adventures: Blue Ribbon Race (2003, Game Boy Advance)
- The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery (2006, Game Boy Advance)
- Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses (2006, Game Boy Advance)
- Barbie as the Island Princess (2007, Game Boy Advance)
Some of the included titles, like Detective Barbie: The Mystery Cruise and Barbie Pet Rescue, offer quirky gameplay concepts and distinct visual styles from their respective eras. The collection aims to preserve access to these games, many of which are not easily playable on modern hardware.
Barbie Rewind is described as more of a "vibe" and a way to look back at gaming history rather than a collection of exceptionally challenging titles. The inclusion of a decorateable Dreamhouse hub provides a cohesive element tying the diverse range of games together.
The collection will be available on November 12, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. The standard edition will cost $30, with a $60 deluxe edition that includes an exclusive Barbie doll wearing an Atari T-shirt.