Most Acclaimed Games of the 1990's

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101
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
Rank: 366
Dev: LucasArts
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Action, Shooter
101 Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (1997)
102
Gunstar Heroes
Rank: 367
Dev: Treasure
Platforms: GG, GEN
Genres: Action, Arcade, Platform, Shooter
102 Gunstar Heroes Gunstar Heroes (1993)
103
Dance Dance Revolution
Rank: 372
Dev: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
Platforms: ARC, PS
Genres: Music, Party, Simulator
103 Dance Dance Revolution Dance Dance Revolution (1998)
104
PaRappa the Rapper
Rank: 379
Dev: NanaOn-Sha
Platforms: PS
Genres: Music
104 PaRappa the Rapper PaRappa the Rapper (1996)
105
Flashback
Rank: 389
Dev: Delphine Software, Tiertex Design Studios
Platforms: ARCH, AMI, DOS, GEN, SNES
Genres: Action, Adventure, Platform
105 Flashback Flashback (1992)
106
NHL '94
Rank: 393
Dev: EA Canada, High Score Productions, Park Place Productions
Platforms: SCD, GEN, SNES
Genres: Simulator, Sport
106 NHL '94 NHL '94 (1993)
107
Daytona USA
Rank: 403
Dev: Sega AM2
Platforms: ARC, SAT, WIN
Genres: Arcade, Racing, Sport
107 Daytona USA Daytona USA (1994)
108
Alone in the Dark
Rank: 405
Dev: Infogrames
Platforms: DOS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Puzzle, Survival
108 Alone in the Dark Alone in the Dark (1992)
109
MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat
Rank: 411
Dev: Activision
Platforms: MAC, DOS, WIN
Genres: Action, Shooter, Simulator, Tactical
109 MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat (1995)
110
Sensible World of Soccer
Rank: 415
Dev: Sensible Software
Platforms: AMI, DOS
Genres: Sport
110 Sensible World of Soccer Sensible World of Soccer (1994)
111
F-Zero
Rank: 416
Dev: Nintendo EAD
Platforms: SNES
Genres: Action, Racing
111 F-Zero F-Zero (1990)
112
Worms Armageddon
Rank: 417
Dev: Infogrames, Team17
Platforms: N64, PS, DC, WIN
Genres: Action, Party, Platform, Shooter, Strategy
112 Worms Armageddon Worms Armageddon (1999)
113
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Rank: 421
Dev: Neversoft Entertainment
Platforms: N64, PS, DC
Genres: Action, Sport
113 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (1999)
114
Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe
Rank: 423
Dev: The Bitmap Brothers
Platforms: AMI, AST, C64, DOS, SMS, GEN
Genres: Action, Sport, Strategy
114 Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe (1990)
115
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
Rank: 425
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Platforms: PS, DC, WIN
Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Puzzle
115 Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver (1999)
116
Star Control II: The Ur-Quan Masters
Rank: 427
Dev: Toys for Bob
Platforms: 3DO, DOS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulator, Strategy
116 Star Control II: The Ur-Quan Masters Star Control II: The Ur-Quan Masters (1992)
117
Puzzle Bobble / Bust-A-Move
Rank: 437
Dev: Taito
Platforms: 3DO, ARC, NG, SNES
Genres: Arcade, Puzzle
117 Puzzle Bobble / Bust-A-Move Puzzle Bobble / Bust-A-Move (1994)
118
Tekken 2
Rank: 438
Dev: Namco
Platforms: ARC, PS
Genres: Action, Fighting
118 Tekken 2 Tekken 2 (1995)
119
Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped
Rank: 439
Dev: Naughty Dog
Platforms: PS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Platform
119 Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped (1998)
120
Ridge Racer
Rank: 442
Dev: Namco
Platforms: ARC, PS
Genres: Racing
120 Ridge Racer Ridge Racer (1993)
121
Star Wars: X-Wing
Rank: 444
Dev: Totally Games
Platforms: MAC, DOS, WIN
Genres: Action, Shooter, Simulator
121 Star Wars: X-Wing Star Wars: X-Wing (1993)
122
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (& Knuckles)
Rank: 445
Dev: Sega Technical Institute, Sonic Team
Platforms: GEN
Genres: Action, Adventure, Platform
122 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (& Knuckles) Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (& Knuckles) (1994)
123
FreeSpace 2
Rank: 450
Dev: Volition
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Action, Simulator
123 FreeSpace 2 FreeSpace 2 (1999)
124
Worms
Rank: 454
Dev: Team17
Platforms: AMI, CD32, MAC, DOS, PS, GEN, SAT, SNES
Genres: Action, Strategy
124 Worms Worms (1995)
125
Tempest 2000
Rank: 458
Dev: Llamasoft LTD
Platforms: JAG, DOS, PS, SAT
Genres: Action, Arcade, Shooter
125 Tempest 2000 Tempest 2000 (1994)
126
Tetris Attack
Rank: 459
Dev: Intelligent Systems, Nintendo R&D1
Platforms: SNES
Genres: Action, Puzzle
126 Tetris Attack Tetris Attack (1995)
127
Crazy Taxi
Rank: 461
Dev: Hitmaker
Platforms: ARC, PS2, DC
Genres: Action, Arcade, Open world, Racing, Sandbox
127 Crazy Taxi Crazy Taxi (1999)
128
Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss
Rank: 463
Dev: Looking Glass Studios, Looking Glass Technologies
Platforms: DOS, FMT, PC98
Genres: Action, Role-playing (RPG), Stealth
128 Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss (1992)
129
Ultima VI: The False Prophet
Rank: 466
Dev: Origin Systems
Platforms: C64, DOS, FMT, PC98
Genres: Open world, Role-playing (RPG)
129 Ultima VI: The False Prophet Ultima VI: The False Prophet (1990)
130
Mortal Kombat
Rank: 468
Dev: Midway, Midway Games
Platforms: ARC, GEN, SNES
Genres: Action, Fighting
130 Mortal Kombat Mortal Kombat (1992)
131
Silent Hill
Rank: 477
Dev: Team Silent
Platforms: PS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Puzzle, Survival
131 Silent Hill Silent Hill (1999)
132
Chrono Cross
Rank: 485
Dev: Square Product Development Division 3
Platforms: PS
Genres: Adventure, Open world, Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS)
132 Chrono Cross Chrono Cross (1999)
133
Virtua Fighter
Rank: 486
Dev: Sega AM2
Platforms: ARC, SAT, WIN
Genres: Action, Fighting
133 Virtua Fighter Virtua Fighter (1993)
134
Gran Turismo 2
Rank: 487
Dev: Polyphony Digital
Platforms: PS
Genres: Racing, Simulator
134 Gran Turismo 2 Gran Turismo 2 (1999)
135
Donkey Kong
Rank: 489
Dev: Nintendo, Nintendo EAD, Pax Softonica
Platforms: GB
Genres: Action, Arcade, Platform, Puzzle
135 Donkey Kong Donkey Kong (1994)
136
Xenogears
Rank: 490
Dev: Square Product Development Division 3
Platforms: PS
Genres: Role-playing (RPG)
136 Xenogears Xenogears (1998)
137
Super Smash Bros.
Rank: 495
Dev: HAL Laboratory
Platforms: N64
Genres: Action, Fighting, Party, Platform
137 Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros. (1999)
138
Wing Commander
Rank: 498
Dev: Origin Systems
Platforms: AMI, CD32, DOS, SCD, SNES
Genres: Action, Shooter, Simulator
138 Wing Commander Wing Commander (1990)
139
Tomb Raider II
Rank: 504
Dev: Core Design
Platforms: MAC, PS, WIN
Genres: Action, Adventure, Platform, Puzzle, Shooter
139 Tomb Raider II Tomb Raider II (1997)
140
Micro Machines
Rank: 505
Dev: Codemasters
Platforms: NES
Genres: Action, Racing
140 Micro Machines Micro Machines (1991)
141
Jagged Alliance 2
Rank: 510
Dev: Sir-Tech Canada
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
141 Jagged Alliance 2 Jagged Alliance 2 (1999)
142
Dungeon Keeper
Rank: 512
Dev: Bullfrog Productions
Platforms: DOS, WIN
Genres: Action, Horror, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
142 Dungeon Keeper Dungeon Keeper (1997)
143
ActRaiser
Rank: 515
Dev: Quintet
Platforms: SNES
Genres: Action, Platform, Simulator, Strategy
143 ActRaiser ActRaiser (1990)
144
Virtua Racing
Rank: 521
Dev: Sega AM2
Platforms: ARC, GEN
Genres: Action, Racing
144 Virtua Racing Virtua Racing (1992)
145
Sensible Soccer: European Champions / 92/93 / International Edition / Championship Soccer '94
Rank: 523
Dev: Sensible Software
Platforms: AMI, JAG, AST, DOS, GG, SMS, GEN, SNES
Genres: Action, Sport
145 Sensible Soccer: European Champions / 92/93 / International Edition / Championship Soccer '94 Sensible Soccer: European Champions / 92/93 / International Edition / Championship Soccer '94 (1992)
146
Final Fantasy V
Rank: 525
Dev: Square
Platforms: SNES
Genres: Action, Adventure, Open world, Role-playing (RPG)
146 Final Fantasy V Final Fantasy V (1992)
147
Grand Theft Auto
Rank: 529
Dev: DMA Design
Platforms: DOS, PS, WIN
Genres: Action, Adventure, Open world, Racing, Sandbox, Shooter
147 Grand Theft Auto Grand Theft Auto (1997)
148
Pilotwings
Rank: 535
Dev: Nintendo, Nintendo EAD
Platforms: SNES
Genres: Action, Simulator, Sport
148 Pilotwings Pilotwings (1990)
149
Descent
Rank: 536
Dev: Interplay Productions, Parallax Software
Platforms: MAC, DOS, PS
Genres: Action, Shooter, Simulator
149 Descent Descent (1995)
150
Metal Slug
Rank: 538
Dev: Nazca Corporation
Platforms: PS, SAT, NG
Genres: Action, Arcade, Platform, Shooter
150 Metal Slug Metal Slug (1996)
151
Virtua Tennis / Power Smash
Rank: 540
Dev: Hitmaker, Sega AM3
Platforms: ARC, DC
Genres: Simulator, Sport
151 Virtua Tennis / Power Smash Virtua Tennis / Power Smash (1999)
152
Super Punch-Out!!
Rank: 541
Dev: Locomotive Corporation, Nintendo IRD
Platforms: SNES
Genres: Action, Fighting, Sport
152 Super Punch-Out!! Super Punch-Out!! (1994)
153
Mega Man 3
Rank: 542
Dev: Capcom
Platforms: NES
Genres: Action, Adventure, Platform
153 Mega Man 3 Mega Man 3 (1990)
154
FIFA International Soccer
Rank: 546
Dev: Extended Play Productions
Platforms: GEN
Genres: Sport
154 FIFA International Soccer FIFA International Soccer (1993)
155
Super Bomberman 2
Rank: 552
Dev: Hudson Soft
Platforms: SNES
Genres: Action, Arcade, Strategy, Tactical
155 Super Bomberman 2 Super Bomberman 2 (1994)
156
The Curse of Monkey Island
Rank: 554
Dev: LucasArts
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle
156 The Curse of Monkey Island The Curse of Monkey Island (1997)
157
Guardian Heroes
Rank: 563
Dev: Treasure
Platforms: SAT
Genres: Action, Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Role-playing (RPG), Sandbox
157 Guardian Heroes Guardian Heroes (1996)
158
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans
Rank: 565
Dev: Blizzard Entertainment
Platforms: MAC, DOS
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
158 Warcraft: Orcs & Humans Warcraft: Orcs & Humans (1994)
160
R4: Ridge Racer Type 4
Rank: 576
Dev: Namco
Platforms: PS
Genres: Action, Racing
160 R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998)
161
Unreal
Rank: 582
Dev: Digital Extremes, Epic Games
Platforms: MAC, WIN
Genres: Action, Platform, Shooter
161 Unreal Unreal (1998)
162
Samurai Shodown / Samurai Spirits
Rank: 587
Dev: SNK
Platforms: 3DO, ARC, GEN, NG, SNES
Genres: Action, Fighting
162 Samurai Shodown / Samurai Spirits Samurai Shodown / Samurai Spirits (1993)
163
Valkyrie Profile
Rank: 588
Dev: tri-Ace
Platforms: PS
Genres: Adventure, Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS)
163 Valkyrie Profile Valkyrie Profile (1999)
164
Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi
Rank: 592
Dev: Origin Systems
Platforms: DOS
Genres: Action, Simulator
164 Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi (1991)
165
Tecmo Super Bowl
Rank: 595
Dev: Tecmo
Platforms: NES, GEN, SNES
Genres: Sport
165 Tecmo Super Bowl Tecmo Super Bowl (1991)
166
System Shock
Rank: 597
Dev: Looking Glass Studios
Platforms: MAC, DOS
Genres: Action, Role-playing (RPG), Shooter
166 System Shock System Shock (1994)
167
Theme Park
Rank: 602
Dev: Bullfrog Productions
Platforms: 3DO, AMI, CD32, MAC, JAG, DOS, FMT, PS, SCD, GEN, SAT, SNES
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy
167 Theme Park Theme Park (1994)
168
Grand Prix Legends
Rank: 610
Dev: Papyrus Design Group
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Racing, Simulator, Sport
168 Grand Prix Legends Grand Prix Legends (1998)
169
Colin McRae Rally
Rank: 615
Dev: Codemasters Southam
Platforms: PS, WIN
Genres: Racing, Sport
169 Colin McRae Rally Colin McRae Rally (1998)
170
Shadowrun
Rank: 616
Dev: Beam Software
Platforms: SNES
Genres: Role-playing (RPG)
170 Shadowrun Shadowrun (1993)
171
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
Rank: 628
Dev: Firaxis Games
Platforms: MAC, LIN, WIN
Genres: 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
171 Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri (1999)
172
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time
Rank: 629
Dev: Konami
Platforms: ARC, SNES
Genres: Action, Arcade, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
172 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (1991)
173
The Longest Journey
Rank: 635
Dev: Funcom
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Action, Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle
173 The Longest Journey The Longest Journey (1999)
174
Street Fighter Alpha 3
Rank: 636
Dev: Capcom Production Studio 1
Platforms: ARC, PS, DC, SAT
Genres: Action, Arcade, Fighting
174 Street Fighter Alpha 3 Street Fighter Alpha 3 (1998)
175
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
Rank: 637
Dev: Pyro Studios
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Action, Puzzle, Stealth, Strategy, Tactical
175 Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines (1998)
176
Cannon Fodder
Rank: 641
Dev: Sensible Software
Platforms: 3DO, AMI, AST, DOS, GEN, SNES
Genres: Action, Shooter, Strategy
176 Cannon Fodder Cannon Fodder (1993)
177
Metroid 2: Return of Samus
Rank: 645
Dev: Nintendo R&D1
Platforms: GB
Genres: Action, Adventure, Platform, Shooter
177 Metroid 2: Return of Samus Metroid 2: Return of Samus (1991)
178
King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow
Rank: 648
Dev: Revolution Software, Sierra On-Line
Platforms: MAC, DOS, WIN
Genres: Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle
178 King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow (1992)
179
Rayman 2: The Great Escape
Rank: 659
Dev: Ubisoft Montpellier
Platforms: N64, PS, PS2, DC, WIN
Genres: Action, Adventure, Platform
179 Rayman 2: The Great Escape Rayman 2: The Great Escape (1999)
180
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3
Rank: 662
Dev: Nintendo R&D1
Platforms: GB
Genres: Action, Platform
180 Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (1994)
181
Killer Instinct
Rank: 670
Dev: Rare
Platforms: ARC, SNES
Genres: Action, Fighting
181 Killer Instinct Killer Instinct (1994)
182
The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery
Rank: 671
Dev: Sierra On-Line
Platforms: MAC, DOS, WIN
Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Point-and-click
182 The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery (1995)
183
Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter
Rank: 683
Dev: Totally Games
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Action, Simulator
183 Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter (1997)
184
Shining Force III
Rank: 685
Dev: Camelot Software Planning
Platforms: SAT
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical
184 Shining Force III Shining Force III (1997)
185
Return Fire
Rank: 688
Dev: Silent Software
Platforms: 3DO, PS, WIN
Genres: Action, Arcade
185 Return Fire Return Fire (1995)
186
Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins
Rank: 693
Dev: Nintendo R&D1
Platforms: GB
Genres: Action, Platform
186 Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins (1992)
187
Samurai Shodown II / Shin Samurai Spirits: Haōmaru Jigokuhen
Rank: 696
Dev: SNK
Platforms: ARC, NG
Genres: Action, Arcade, Fighting
187 Samurai Shodown II / Shin Samurai Spirits: Haōmaru Jigokuhen Samurai Shodown II / Shin Samurai Spirits: Haōmaru Jigokuhen (1994)
188
Starsiege: Tribes
Rank: 697
Dev: Dynamix, Inc.
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Action, Shooter, Strategy
188 Starsiege: Tribes Starsiege: Tribes (1998)
189
Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom
Rank: 698
Dev: Origin Systems
Platforms: MAC, DOS, PS, WIN
Genres: Simulator
189 Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom (1996)
190
Grand Prix 2
Rank: 704
Dev: MicroProse Software, Inc.
Platforms: DOS
Genres: Racing, Simulator, Sport
190 Grand Prix 2 Grand Prix 2 (1996)
191
1080° Snowboarding
Rank: 706
Dev: Nintendo EAD
Platforms: N64
Genres: Action, Racing, Sport
191 1080° Snowboarding 1080° Snowboarding (1998)
192
Little Big Adventure / Relentless: Twinsen's Adventure
Rank: 709
Dev: Adeline Software International
Platforms: DOS, FMT, PC98, PS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Open world, Role-playing (RPG)
192 Little Big Adventure / Relentless: Twinsen's Adventure Little Big Adventure / Relentless: Twinsen's Adventure (1994)
193
Bomberman '94 / Mega Bomberman
Rank: 712
Dev: Hudson Soft
Platforms: GEN, TG16
Genres: Action, Party, Strategy, Tactical
193 Bomberman '94 / Mega Bomberman Bomberman '94 / Mega Bomberman (1993)
194
Shining Force II
Rank: 716
Dev: Camelot Software Planning
Platforms: GEN
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
194 Shining Force II Shining Force II (1993)
195
Pilotwings 64
Rank: 719
Dev: Nintendo EAD, Nintendo R&D3, Paradigm Simulation
Platforms: N64
Genres: Action, Racing, Simulator, Sport
195 Pilotwings 64 Pilotwings 64 (1996)
196
Bomberman / Dyna Blaster
Rank: 724
Dev: Hudson Soft
Platforms: AMI, AST, DOS, TG16
Genres: Action, Arcade
196 Bomberman / Dyna Blaster Bomberman / Dyna Blaster (1990)
197
Riven: The Sequel to Myst
Rank: 726
Dev: Cyan Worlds
Platforms: MAC, PS, SAT, WIN
Genres: Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle
197 Riven: The Sequel to Myst Riven: The Sequel to Myst (1997)
198
Tekken
Rank: 727
Dev: Namco
Platforms: ARC, PS
Genres: Action, Fighting
198 Tekken Tekken (1994)
199
Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars
Rank: 732
Dev: New World Computing
Platforms: MAC, DOS, WIN
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
199 Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars (1996)
200
Kirby's Adventure
Rank: 735
Dev: HAL Laboratory
Platforms: NES
Genres: Action, Platform
200 Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Adventure (1993)