Keiba Eight Special is one of those weirdly addictive SNES horse racing games that shouldn’t be as fun as it is. You pick your horse, bet on races, and watch these little pixel ponies go at it—except the controls are actually pretty involved. You’ve got to manage stamina, whip timing (don’t overdo it or your horse burns out), and even jockey positioning. The graphics are basic, but there’s something satisfying about nudging your way past the pack in the final stretch.

It’s definitely a product of its time—menus are all in Japanese, so you’ll be guessing a bit at first. But after a race or two, you start figuring out which stats matter. Pro tip: Don’t ignore the training mini-games between races. They make a real difference when your horse is gasping for air near the finish line.

If you’re into quirky retro sports sims, this one’s got more depth than you’d expect.