Super Mario Bros.
19859.5/10
The legendary platformer that saved the video game industry and introduced the world to Mario's iconic adventures.
Platformer
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The Legend of Zelda
19869/10
The game that created the action-adventure genre, featuring Link's first quest to save Princess Zelda and defeat Ganon.
ActionAdventure
Metroid
19868.5/10
Samus Aran's debut adventure combining platforming with exploration in a sprawling alien world filled with hostile creatures.
ActionAdventure
Mega Man 2
19889.2/10
The game that perfected the Mega Man formula with tight controls, memorable robot masters, and incredible music.
ActionPlatformer
Contra
19878.8/10
The ultimate run-and-gun shooter featuring Bill and Lance fighting alien invaders with intense action and cooperative gameplay.
ActionShooter
Duck Hunt
19847.5/10
The light gun game that introduced millions to shooting games, featuring ducks, clay pigeons, and the infamous laughing dog.
Light GunShooter
Final Fantasy
19878.3/10
The RPG that saved Square and launched one of gaming's most beloved franchises with its epic fantasy adventure.
RPG
Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!
19878.9/10
The boxing game that made Little Mac a star, featuring colorful opponents and pattern-based gameplay leading to a showdown with Iron Mike.
SportsFighting
Castlevania
19868.4/10
Simon Belmont's gothic adventure through Dracula's castle, featuring challenging platforming and iconic horror atmosphere.
ActionPlatformer
Donkey Kong
19818/10
The arcade classic that introduced Mario (then Jumpman) and Donkey Kong in a construction site climbing adventure.
ArcadePlatformer
Super Mario World
19909.7/10
Mario's first 16-bit adventure introducing Yoshi, Cape Mario, and the colorful Dinosaur Land with branching world paths.
Platformer
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
19919.6/10
The definitive 2D Zelda adventure featuring the Light and Dark World mechanic and refined dungeon design.
ActionAdventure
Super Metroid
19949.8/10
Samus's return to Planet Zebes in a masterclass of atmospheric exploration and non-linear progression.
ActionAdventure
Chrono Trigger
19959.9/10
The time-traveling RPG masterpiece from Square's dream team, featuring multiple endings and unforgettable characters.
RPG
Final Fantasy VI
19949.5/10
Square's epic steampunk fantasy featuring an ensemble cast, memorable villain Kefka, and groundbreaking storytelling.
RPG
Donkey Kong Country
19949.1/10
Revolutionary platformer featuring pre-rendered graphics, memorable music, and the return of Donkey Kong as a hero.
Platformer
Street Fighter II
19919.3/10
The fighting game that defined the genre with memorable characters, precise controls, and competitive gameplay.
Fighting
F-Zero
19908.6/10
Futuristic racing at breakneck speeds showcasing the SNES Mode 7 graphics with memorable vehicles and tracks.
Racing
Secret of Mana
19938.9/10
Real-time action RPG featuring cooperative gameplay, beautiful graphics, and an enchanting fantasy world.
Action RPG
Super Mario Kart
19928.8/10
The kart racer that started it all, featuring Mario characters in competitive racing with power-ups and battle modes.
RacingArcade
Sonic the Hedgehog
19918.7/10
Sega's speedy mascot debuts in this fast-paced platformer designed to showcase the Genesis hardware.
Platformer
Streets of Rage 2
19929/10
The pinnacle of 16-bit beat 'em ups featuring improved gameplay, memorable characters, and an outstanding soundtrack.
Beat 'em up
Gunstar Heroes
19939.2/10
Treasure's explosive debut featuring intense run-and-gun action with weapon combinations and spectacular boss battles.
Run and GunShooter
Phantasy Star IV
19938.8/10
The epic conclusion to Sega's sci-fi RPG series featuring manga-style cutscenes and refined gameplay.
RPG
Shining Force
19928.5/10
Strategic RPG combining chess-like tactical combat with character development and fantasy storytelling.
Strategy RPGTactical
Ecco the Dolphin
19927.8/10
Unique underwater adventure featuring a dolphin's quest through mysterious oceanic environments.
AdventurePuzzle
Golden Axe
19898.2/10
Fantasy-themed beat 'em up featuring warriors, magic, and rideable creatures in a quest for revenge.
Beat 'em upFantasy
Thunder Force IV
19928.9/10
Intense horizontal shooter featuring spectacular visuals, challenging gameplay, and an outstanding electronic soundtrack.
Shoot 'em up
Castlevania: Bloodlines
19948.6/10
The only original Castlevania for Genesis, featuring enhanced graphics and unique gameplay mechanics.
ActionPlatformer
Altered Beast
19887.5/10
Mythology-themed beat 'em up where players transform into powerful beasts to rescue Athena from the underworld.
Beat 'em upAction
Tetris
19899.4/10
The addictive puzzle game that made the Game Boy a must-have system, featuring falling blocks and timeless gameplay.
Puzzle
Super Mario Land
19898.1/10
Mario's first portable adventure featuring unique power-ups, memorable music, and monochrome graphics.
Platformer
Metroid II: Return of Samus
19918.3/10
Samus hunts Metroids on planet SR388 in this atmospheric sequel featuring non-linear exploration.
ActionAdventure
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
19939.1/10
Link's surreal adventure on Koholint Island featuring creative puzzles, memorable characters, and a touching story.
ActionAdventure
Pokémon Red and Blue
19968.9/10
The monster-collecting RPG that started a global phenomenon, featuring 150 creatures to catch and train.
RPG
Dr. Mario
19908.2/10
Mario takes on the role of a doctor in this puzzle game featuring colored pills and virus elimination.
Puzzle
Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge
19917.8/10
The Blue Bomber's first portable adventure featuring remixed stages and new challenges.
ActionPlatformer
Final Fantasy Legend
19897.6/10
The first portable Final Fantasy featuring a unique mutation system and tower-climbing adventure.
RPG
Kirby's Dream Land
19928/10
The pink puffball's debut adventure featuring simple controls, floating mechanics, and charming gameplay.
Platformer
Gargoyle's Quest
19908.1/10
Red Arremer's solo adventure blending platforming with RPG elements in a gothic fantasy world.
ActionRPG
Pac-Man
19809/10
The iconic maze game featuring the yellow pellet-muncher being chased by colorful ghosts through intricate mazes.
ArcadeMaze
Street Fighter II
19919.5/10
The fighting game that revolutionized the genre with precise controls, memorable characters, and competitive gameplay.
Fighting
Galaga
19818.7/10
The space shooter that improved on Galaxian with better graphics, enemy AI, and the innovative ship capture mechanic.
Shoot 'em up
Donkey Kong
19818.5/10
The arcade classic that introduced Mario and Donkey Kong in a construction site climbing adventure.
PlatformerArcade
Mortal Kombat
19928.6/10
The controversial fighting game featuring digitized characters, brutal fatalities, and supernatural martial arts combat.
Fighting
Centipede
19808.2/10
The colorful shooter featuring a segmented centipede, mushrooms, and fast-paced action in a garden setting.
Shoot 'em up
Frogger
19818/10
Guide a frog across busy roads and dangerous rivers in this timing-based arcade classic.
ArcadeAction
Defender
19818.8/10
Defend human colonists from alien abduction in this side-scrolling space shooter with revolutionary graphics.
Shoot 'em up
Asteroids
19798.4/10
Pilot a ship through an asteroid field, shooting rocks that split into smaller pieces in this vector graphics classic.
Shoot 'em up
Space Invaders
19788.9/10
The alien invasion shooter that launched the video game industry with simple but addictive gameplay.
Shoot 'em up
Final Fantasy VII
19979.6/10
Cloud Strife's epic journey to save the planet from Sephiroth in this groundbreaking 3D RPG.
RPG
Metal Gear Solid
19989.4/10
Solid Snake infiltrates a nuclear facility in this cinematic stealth-action game with complex themes.
StealthAction
Gran Turismo
19979.1/10
The driving simulator that brought realistic car physics and extensive car customization to home consoles.
RacingSimulation
Resident Evil
19968.8/10
Explore a zombie-infested mansion in this atmospheric horror game that defined the survival horror genre.
Survival Horror
Crash Bandicoot
19968.3/10
The marsupial mascot's debut adventure featuring challenging 3D platforming and memorable characters.
Platformer
Tekken 3
19989.3/10
The 3D fighting game that perfected the Tekken formula with fluid animations and diverse character roster.
Fighting
Ridge Racer
19948.5/10
Arcade-style racing featuring drift-focused gameplay and spectacular track designs as a PlayStation launch title.
RacingArcade
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
19999/10
Revolutionary skateboarding game featuring iconic skaters, memorable music, and addictive trick-based gameplay.
SportsExtreme
Tomb Raider
19968.6/10
Lara Croft's debut adventure featuring 3D exploration, puzzle-solving, and acrobatic platforming.
ActionAdventure
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
19979.7/10
Alucard explores an inverted castle in this masterpiece that perfected the Metroidvania formula.
ActionRPG
Super Mario 64
19969.8/10
Mario's groundbreaking 3D adventure featuring analog control and revolutionary camera system in Princess Peach's castle.
Platformer
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
19989.9/10
Link's first 3D adventure featuring time travel, Z-targeting, and epic dungeon design in Hyrule.
ActionAdventure
GoldenEye 007
19979.2/10
James Bond's N64 adventure featuring split-screen multiplayer and movie-based single-player campaign.
First-Person Shooter
Super Smash Bros.
19998.9/10
Nintendo's all-star fighting game featuring beloved characters battling across iconic stages.
Fighting
Mario Kart 64
19969/10
Four-player kart racing with memorable tracks, improved battle modes, and enhanced multiplayer chaos.
Racing
Star Fox 64
19978.8/10
Fox McCloud's 3D space combat adventure featuring branching paths and memorable voice acting.
Shoot 'em up
Banjo-Kazooie
19988.9/10
Bear and bird duo's collectathon adventure featuring large open worlds and creative level design.
Platformer
Paper Mario
20008.7/10
Mario's paper-thin RPG adventure featuring unique visual style and creative turn-based combat.
RPG
Donkey Kong 64
19998.3/10
DK's 3D adventure featuring five playable characters and massive collectathon gameplay.
Platformer
F-Zero X
19988.6/10
High-speed futuristic racing with 30-car races and intense competition across gravity-defying tracks.
Racing
NiGHTS into Dreams
19968.9/10
Fly through surreal dreamscapes as the acrobatic jester NiGHTS in this unique aerial adventure.
Action
Panzer Dragoon Saga
19989.5/10
Epic dragon-riding RPG adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world with innovative battle system.
RPG
Guardian Heroes
19968.7/10
Side-scrolling beat 'em up with RPG elements, multiple planes of movement, and branching storylines.
Beat 'em upRPG
Saturn Bomberman
19968.8/10
The ultimate Bomberman experience featuring 10-player multiplayer mayhem and classic bomb-based gameplay.
ActionMultiplayer
Virtua Fighter 2
19958.6/10
3D fighting game with realistic martial arts combat and precise technical gameplay.
Fighting
Shining Force III
19978.9/10
Epic tactical RPG featuring political intrigue, massive battles, and interconnected storylines.
Strategy RPG
Radiant Silvergun
19989.1/10
Innovative bullet-hell shooter with color-coded weapons and non-linear storytelling.
Shoot 'em up
Dragon Force
19968.4/10
Epic strategy RPG featuring massive army battles and kingdom management across multiple campaigns.
StrategyRPG
Burning Rangers
19988/10
Futuristic firefighting action game featuring 3D exploration and rescue missions in burning buildings.
Action
Sega Rally Championship
19958.5/10
Arcade rally racing featuring different surface types and handling characteristics.
Racing
Shenmue
19998.9/10
Revolutionary open-world adventure following Ryo Hazuki's quest for vengeance in 1980s Japan.
AdventureRPG
Crazy Taxi
19998.7/10
High-speed taxi driving through San Francisco with time pressure and crazy stunts.
ArcadeRacing
Jet Set Radio
20008.6/10
Stylish inline skating game featuring graffiti tagging, cel-shaded graphics, and electronic music.
ActionSports
Sonic Adventure
19988.5/10
Sonic's first full 3D adventure featuring multiple characters, Chao raising, and high-speed gameplay.
Platformer
Resident Evil: Code Veronica
20008.8/10
Claire Redfield's survival horror adventure featuring improved graphics and classic Resident Evil gameplay.
Survival Horror
Soul Calibur
19999.2/10
Weapon-based 3D fighting game featuring fluid combat and stunning visuals.
Fighting
Power Stone
19998.4/10
3D arena fighting game featuring interactive environments and special power transformations.
Fighting
Skies of Arcadia
20008.9/10
Sky pirate adventure RPG featuring airship exploration and classic turn-based combat.
RPG
Phantasy Star Online
20008.7/10
Groundbreaking online RPG bringing multiplayer dungeon crawling to home consoles.
RPGOnline
Grandia II
20008.6/10
Fantasy RPG featuring innovative combat system and epic story of gods and demons.
RPG
DOOM
19939.4/10
The FPS that changed gaming forever, featuring fast-paced demon-slaying action on Mars.
First-Person Shooter
SimCity
19898.8/10
City-building simulation that lets players create and manage their own metropolitan areas.
SimulationStrategy
Sid Meier's Civilization
19919.2/10
Build an empire from ancient times to the space age in this turn-based strategy masterpiece.
StrategyTurn-Based
Wolfenstein 3D
19928.6/10
Escape from a Nazi fortress in this pioneering first-person shooter that launched the FPS genre.
First-Person Shooter
Command & Conquer
19958.9/10
Real-time strategy warfare between GDI and NOD forces in this RTS classic featuring live-action cutscenes.
Real-Time Strategy
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans
19948.3/10
Fantasy real-time strategy featuring the eternal conflict between Orcs and Humans.
Real-Time Strategy
The Secret of Monkey Island
19909.1/10
Hilarious pirate adventure featuring Guybrush Threepwood's quest to become a pirate.
Adventure
Prince of Persia
19898.7/10
Cinematic platformer featuring precise animation and deadly traps in an Arabian palace.
PlatformerAction
Myst
19938.5/10
Mysterious island adventure featuring beautiful pre-rendered graphics and challenging puzzles.
AdventurePuzzle
Quake
19969/10
3D FPS featuring Lovecraftian horror themes and revolutionary engine technology.
First-Person Shooter