The 10 best games in the history of gaming can be found at the bottom of this page, after the ranking of the 100 games that left the biggest impression on us. Some are initially played on Arcade. Others on PS5 or Xbox Series, the most recent machines. Furthermore, all genres, from RPG to FPS, including sports and life simulations, are represented. Because there are masterpieces in all categories. No more chatter, à la 100e position, we find…
100. Pong – Sport – Arcade – 1972
99. Need For Speed: Most Wanted Course – PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360 – 2005
98. Quake FPS – PC -1996
97. The Elder Scrolls V : Oblivion RPG – PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 – 2006
96. Alien VS Predator FPS – PC – 1999
95. Shenmue Aventure – Dreamcast – 1999
94. Astro Race Course – Arcade – 1973
93. Kingdom Hearts II Action-RPG – PlayStation 2 – 2005
92. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Action-aventure – PlayStation 2 – 2002
91. Life is strange Aventure – PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One – 2015
90. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Action-aventure – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC – 2013
89. League of Legends Battle Arena – PC – 2009
88. Mega Man 3 Platform – NES – 1990
87. Animal Crossing: New Horizons Simulation de vie – Nintendo Switch – 2020
86. SimCity 2000 Simulation – PC – 1993
85. Mortal Kombat 11 Combat – PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One – 2019
84. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Course – Nintendo Switch – 2017
83. Donkey Kong Platform – Arcade – 1981
82. The Sims 3 Life simulation – PC – 2009
81. Splinter Cell : Chaos Theory Infiltration – PC, Xbox – 2005
80. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Action-aventure – PlayStation 2 – 2004
79. Rise of the Tomb Raider Action-aventure – PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One – 2015
78. Batman: Arkham City Action-aventure – PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 – 2011
77. The Witness Puzzle – PC, PlayStation 4 – 2016
76. Overwatch FPS – PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One – 2016
75. Ms. Pac-Man Arcade – Arcade – 1981
74. Counter-strike 1.6. FPS – PC – 2003
73. Left 4 Dead 2 FPS – PC, Xbox 360 – 2009
72. Starcraft Strategy – PC – 1998
71. Diablo II Action-RPG – PC – 2000
70. NBA 2K24 Sport – PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series – 2023
69. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic RPG – PC, Xbox – 2003
68. Age Of Empires II: The Age of Kings Strategy – PC – 1999
67. Super Mario Kart Platform – SNES – 1992
66. Hitman: World of Assassination Infiltration – PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One – 2021
65. Guitar Hero Rythme – PlayStation 2 – 2005
64. Civilization V Strategy – PC – 2010
63. Bioshock Infinite FPS – PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 – 2013
62. Fortnite Battle Royale – PC – 2017
61. Dragon Age: Origins RPG – PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 – 2009
60. The Secret of Monkey Island Aventure – PC – 1990
59. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 Sport – PlayStation – 2000
58. Snake Reflexes – Arcade, Mobile – 1976
57. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare FPS – PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 – 2007
56. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask Action-adventure – Nintendo 64 – 2000
55. Thief: The Dark Project Infiltration – PC – 1998
54. The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker Action-aventure – GameCube – 2002
53. GoldenEye 007 FPS – Nintendo 64 – 1997
52. Persona 5 RPG – PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 – 2016
51. Dishonored 2 Action-aventure – PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One – 2016
50. Stardew Valley Simulation-RPG – PC – 2016
49. Destiny FPS – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 – 2014
48. Grand Theft Auto V Action-aventure – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 – 2013
47. Fallout 3 Action-RPG – PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 – 2008
46. Final Fantasy IX RPG – PlayStation – 2000
45. God of War Action-aventure – PlayStation 2 – 2005
44. The Last of Us Action-aventure – PlayStation 3 – 2013
43. The Sims Life simulation – PC – 2000
42. Super Mario Bros 3 Platform – NES – 1988
41. Hades Rogue-like – PC – 2020
40. Silent Hill 2 Horror – PlayStation 2 – 2001
39. Castlevina: Symphony of the night Action-RPG – PlayStation 1 – 1997
38. Shadow of the Colossus Action-Aventure – PlayStation 2 – 2005
37. Deus Ex RPG – PC – 2000
36. Outer Wilds Action-Aventure – PC, Xbox 360 – 2019
35. Wii Sports Sport – Wii – 2006
34. Grand Theft Auto IV Action-Aventure – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 – 2008
33. Super Metroid Action-Adventure – Super Nintendo – 1994
32. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past RPG – Super Nintendo – 1991
31. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Action-Aventure – PlayStation 3 – 2009
30. Street Fighter II Combat – Arcade – 1991
29. Pokémon Red & Blue RPG – Game Boy – 1996
28. Bioshock FPS – PC, Xbox 360 – 2007
27. FIFA 13 Sport – PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 – 2012
26. World of Warcraft MMORPG – PC – 2004
25. Doom FPS – PC – 1993
24. Assassin’s Creed II Action-Aventure – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 – 2009
23. Disco Elysium RPG – PC – 2019
22. Halo: Combat Evolved FPS – Xbox – 2001
21. Super Mario 64 Platform – Nintendo 64 – 1996
20. Eyes Action-Aventure – PlayStation 2 – 2006
19. Half-Life 2 FPS – PC – 2004
18. Dark Souls Action-RPG – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 – 2011
17. Resident Evil 4 Horror – GameCube – 2005
16. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild RPG – Nintendo Switch – 2017
15. Metal Gear Solid Infiltration – PlayStation 1 – 1998
14. Mass Effect 2 Action-RPG – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 – 2010
13. Super Mario World Platform – Super Nintendo – 1990
12. Minecraft Survival – PC – 2011
11. Grand Turismo 2 Course – PlayStation 1 – 1999
10. Portal 2 Puzzle, Plateforme – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 – 2011
Portal 2 is acclaimed for its ingenious puzzles and unique humor. By mixing platforming and physics-based puzzles, it redefined the genre. The game shines with its intelligent writing, notably thanks to memorable characters and a captivating narrative, while offering innovative gameplay mechanics with its portal system.
9. Super Smash Bros. Melee Combat – GameCube – 2001
Super Smash Bros. Melee is a classic fighting game. It stands out for its frenetic and technical gameplay, with a wide variety of characters from the Nintendo universe. It remains a favorite in esports competitions, celebrated for its balance of accessibility for new players and depth for seasoned competitors.
8. The Witcher 3 : Wild Hunt RPG – PlayStation 4, Xbox One – 2015
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt redefined the RPG with its massive open world, narrative-rich quests, and tactical combat system. The game is praised for its complex characters, nuanced moral choices, and ability to deliver compelling stories across a vast and detailed world. It remains a model for the Western RPG genre.
7. The Elder Scrolls V : Skyrim RPG – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 – 2011
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an iconic RPG that offers complete freedom in a vast open world. Players can explore mountains, dungeons and towns, while shaping their own story through the multitude of quests. Skyrim marked a generation of players with its freedom of exploration and the richness of its universe.
6. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Infiltration – PlayStation 2 – 2004
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is a revolutionary stealth game that pushed the boundaries of the genre. With a dense story, gameplay based on survival and infiltration in the jungle, it has captivated players. It is often cited for its complex storyline and creative gameplay, combining action, strategy and subtlety in expansive environments.
5. Tetris Puzzle – Electronics 60 – 1984
Tetris is considered one of the best games in history thanks to its simplicity and addictive concept. This timeless puzzle, with its interlocking blocks, has captivated generations of players. It laid the foundations of the puzzle genre, becoming a staple of the video game industry, notably thanks to its accessibility and infinite replayability.
4. The Last of Us Part II Action-Aventure – PlayStation 4 – 2020
The Last of Us Part II redefined interactive storytelling, blending intense action-adventure with emotional depth. It explores complex themes like revenge, loss, and redemption, while providing fluid and immersive gameplay. Its impact lies as much in its moving story as in its daring approach to human relationships.
3. Red Dead Redemption 2 Action-Aventure – PlayStation 4, Xbox One – 2018
Red Dead Redemption 2 is acclaimed for its incredibly detailed open world and gripping narrative. This game offers total immersion in the Wild West with meticulous attention to detail and memorable characters. Its ability to merge an epic narrative with free-form exploration makes it a masterpiece of the action-adventure genre.
2. Final Fantasy VII RPG – PlayStation 1 – 1997
Final Fantasy VII is a pillar of the RPG genre, revolutionizing video gaming with its epic story, iconic characters, and revolutionary graphics for its time. It popularized the genre globally and remains a deeply loved game for its rich storyline and unforgettable emotional moments.
1. The Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time RPG – Nintendo 64 – 1998
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is often considered one of the best games of all time for revolutionizing 3D adventure. Its open world, ingenious puzzles and innovative combat system marked a turning point in the industry. His influence can still be felt in games today.
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