Top Most Iconic Video Games of All Time

Sandbox video game for PC and consoles

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Role-playing game for PlayStation

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3D platformer for Nintendo 64

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Action-adventure game for Nintendo 64

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Revolutionized stealth genre and storytelling in video games.

Pioneered fast-paced platforming and iconic character design in gaming.

Influence on open-world game design and pop culture relevance.

Influential survival horror gameplay and cinematic storytelling.

Innovative gameplay and charming graphics that defined the SNES era.

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Classic puzzle game for various platforms

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Innovative gameplay and charming story in a handheld debut.

Revolutionized platforming genre with innovative gameplay mechanics and charm.

Thought-provoking narrative and innovative gameplay mechanics set it apart.

Pioneered multiplayer FPS genre and esports industry.

Survival horror game for GameCube and PS2

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First-person puzzle game for PC and consoles

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Classic arcade game

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Pioneering handheld game that launched the Game Boy phenomenon.

Revolutionized action-adventure genre with brutal combat and epic storytelling.

Influence on adventure game genre and pop culture references.

Influence on point-and-click adventure genre and gaming humor.

Influential dystopian setting and thought-provoking moral choices.

Revolutionized platformers and defined 8-bit gaming era's standards.

Pioneering puzzle-platformer that influenced the genre's development significantly.

Innovative gameplay and addictive simplicity made it a 90's classic.

Influence on run-and-gun genre and nostalgic value.

Innovative storytelling and gameplay mechanics in a dystopian setting.

Influence on indie game development and atmospheric storytelling.

Action role-playing game for PC and consoles

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Open-world action-adventure game for PS3 and PS4

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Pioneering shooter that popularized the genre and arcade culture.

First commercially successful video game, launched the industry.

Pioneering gameplay and influence on subsequent brick-breaker genre.

Memorable characters, story, and nostalgic value in a classic RPG.

Influence on adventure game genre and pop culture references.

Visually stunning and atmospheric, redefining Metroidvania genre boundaries.

Upcoming action-adventure game sequel