The Best 100 Video Games of All Time
Publication Region: International (UK)
Published: February 28, 2025
Cut-Off: February 28, 2025
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- 1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
- 2. Grand Theft Auto IV (2008)
- 3. Super Mario World (1991)
- 4. Half-Life 2 (2004)
- 5. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
- 6. Super Mario 64 (1996)
- 7. Metroid Prime (2002)
- 8. Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
- 9. The Last of Us (2013)
- 10. Super Mario Galaxy (2007)
- 11. Portal 2 (2011)
- 12. Mass Effect 2 (2010)
- 13. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004)
- 14. Disco Elysium (2019)
- 15. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
- 16. God of War: Ragnarok (2022)
- 17. Elden Ring (2022)
- 18. Final Fantasy VII (1997)
- 19. Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
- 20. BioShock (2007)
- 21. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)
- 22. Resident Evil 4 (2005)
- 23. God of War (2018)
- 24. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (2009)
- 25. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006)
- 26. Doom (2016)
- 27. Halo 3 (2007)
- 28. Final Fantasy XIV (2010)
- 29. Bloodborne (2015)
- 30. Batman: Arkham City (2011)
- 31. Shadow of the Colossus (2005)
- 32. The Last of Us Part II (2020)
- 33. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)
Ranked As: Mario Kart 8 (2014) / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) - 34. Pokemon Gold/Silver/Crystal (2000)
Ranked As: Pokemon Gold/Silver/Crystal (2000) / Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver (2010) - 35. World of Warcraft (2004)
- 36. Tomb Raider II (1997)
- 37. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
- 38. The Sims (2000)
- 39. Gran Turismo (1998)
- 40. Minecraft (2009)
- 41. Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020)
- 42. Fallout 3 (2008)
- 43. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015)
- 44. Horizon: Forbidden West (2022)
- 45. Gears of War (2006)
- 46. Hollow Knight (2017)
- 47. Spider-Man 2 (2004)
- 48. Diablo (1996)
- 49. Quake (1996)
- 50. Halo: Combat Evolved (2001)
- 51. Final Fantasy X (2001)
- 52. Assassin’s Creed II (2009)
- 53. LittleBigPlanet (2008)
- 54. Burnout 3: Takedown (2004)
- 55. Dead Space 2 (2011)
- 56. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
- 57. Pokemon Blue/Red/Yellow (1998)
Ranked As: Pokemon Blue/Red/Yellow (1998) / Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen (2004) - 58. Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage! (1998)
- 59. Baldur’s Gate 3 (2023)
- 60. LA Noire (2011)
- 61. Fable II (2008)
- 62. Cyberpunk 2077 (2020)
- 63. It Takes Two (2021)
- 64. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2003)
- 65. Far Cry 3 (2012)
- 66. Deathloop (2021)
- 67. Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009)
- 68. Astro Bot (2024)
- 69. Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil (2001)
- 70. Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (2005)
- 71. Crash Bandicoot (1996)
- 72. Spider-Man 2 (2023)
- 73. Monster Hunter Wilds (2025)
- 74. Dark Souls II (2014)
- 75. Dead Space (2008)
- 76. Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald (2003)
- 77. Alan Wake II (2023)
- 78. Tomb Raider (1996)
Ranked As: Tomb Raider (1996) / Tomb Raider Anniversary (2007) - 79. Horizon: Zero Dawn (2017)
- 80. Final Fantasy XII (2006)
- 81. Spyro: Year of the Dragon (2000)
- 82. Left 4 Dead 2 (2009)
- 83. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)
- 84. Borderlands 2 (2012)
- 85. Forza Horizon 4 (2018)
- 86. Gran Turismo 2 (1999)
- 87. Devil May Cry 5 (2019)
- 88. Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception (2011)
- 89. Destiny 2 (2017)
- 90. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)
- 91. GoldenEye 007 (1997)
- 92. Guitar Hero
Ranked As: Guitar Hero (Series – 2005) - 93. Spyro the Dragon (1998)
- 94. Tekken 5 (2004)
- 95. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (2021)
- 96. Battlefield 3 (2011)
- 97. Colin McRae Rally (1998)
- 98. Wii Sports (2006)
- 99. Football Manager 2010
Ranked As: Football Manager [2004-Today] / Championship Manager [1992-2003] (Series – 1992) - 100. FIFA Soccer 12
Ranked As: FIFA Soccer (Series – 1993)