The 100 Most Famous Video Games of All Time

Ranked by Wikipedia link data — the closer to #1, the more famous.

Minecraft, Grand Theft Auto V, Tetris, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Roblox — gaming's Mount Rushmore, followed by 95 more titles that defined whole eras of play. Ranked by Wikipedia link data, the list rewards games the entire world recognises. Scroll through, then test whether you could name all 100 unaided.

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  1. MinecraftMinecraft is a sandbox game developed and published by the Swedish company Mojang Studios.
  2. Grand Theft Auto VGrand Theft Auto V is a 2013 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games.
  3. TetrisTetris is a puzzle video game created by Alexey Pajitnov, a Soviet software engineer, in the mid-1980s.
  4. Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a 2004 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games.
  5. RobloxRoblox is an online game platform and game creation system developed by Roblox Corporation that allows users to program and play…
  6. World of WarcraftWorld of Warcraft (WoW) is a 2004 massively multiplayer online role-playing (MMORPG) video game developed and published by…
  7. Grand Theft Auto: Vice CityGrand Theft Auto: Vice City is a 2002 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games.
  8. Grand Theft Auto IVGrand Theft Auto IV is a 2008 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games.
  9. Super Mario Bros.Super Mario Bros. is a 1985 platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
  10. Grand Theft Auto IIIGrand Theft Auto III is a 2001 action-adventure game developed by DMA Design and published by Rockstar Games.
  11. Pokémon GoPokémon Go is a 2016 augmented reality (AR) mobile game originally developed and published by Niantic and since 2025 by Scopely…
  12. PUBG: BattlegroundsPUBG: Battlegrounds is a 2017 battle royale video game published by Krafton, and developed by Krafton's PUBG Studios.
  13. Pac-ManPac-Man, originally titled Puck Man in Japan, is a 1980 maze video game developed and published by Namco for arcades.
  14. Half-Life
  15. FortniteFortnite is a 2017 online video game and game platform developed and released by Epic Games.
  16. Team Fortress 2Team Fortress 2 is a 2007 multiplayer first-person shooter game developed and published by Valve Corporation.
  17. StarCraftStarCraft is a military science fiction media franchise created by Chris Metzen and James Phinney and owned by Blizzard Entertainment.
  18. League of LegendsLeague of Legends, commonly referred to as League, is a multiplayer online battle arena video game developed and published by Riot Games.
  19. Clash of ClansClash of Clans is a free-to-play mobile strategy video game developed and published by Supercell.
  20. The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a 2011 action role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.
  21. Counter-StrikeCounter-Strike (CS) is a series of multiplayer tactical first-person shooter video games, in which opposing teams attempt to…
  22. Among UsAmong Us is a 2018 online multiplayer social deduction game developed and published by the American game studio Innersloth.
  23. Half-Life 2Half-Life 2 is a 2004 first-person shooter (FPS) game developed and published by Valve Corporation.
  24. Portal
  25. Genshin ImpactGenshin Impact is a 2020 action role-playing video game developed and published by miHoYo.
  26. Call of Duty 4: Modern WarfareCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is a 2007 first-person shooter game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision.
  27. Dota 2Dota 2 is a 2013 multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game by Valve.
  28. Counter-Strike: Global OffensiveCounter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) is a multiplayer tactical first-person shooter developed by Valve and Hidden Path Entertainment.
  29. The Last of UsThe Last of Us is an action-adventure video game series and media franchise created by Naughty Dog and published by Sony…
  30. Assassin's CreedAssassin's Creed is a historical action-adventure video game series and media franchise published by Ubisoft and developed…
  31. PongPong is a 1972 sports video game developed and published by Atari, Inc. for arcades.
  32. Red Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2 is a 2018 action-adventure game developed and published by Rockstar Games.
  33. The SimsThe Sims is a series of life simulation video games developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts (EA).
  34. Cyberpunk 2077Cyberpunk 2077 is a 2020 action role-playing game developed by CD Projekt Red and published by CD Projekt.
  35. Doom
  36. The Sims 3The Sims 3 is a 2009 social simulation video game developed by the Redwood Shores studio of Maxis, and published by Electronic Arts.
  37. UndertaleUndertale is a 2015 role-playing video game created by American indie developer Toby Fox.
  38. Age of Empires II: The Age of KingsAge of Empires II: The Age of Kings is a real-time strategy video game developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft.
  39. Grand Theft AutoGrand Theft Auto (GTA) is an action-adventure video game series created by David Jones and Mike Dailly.
  40. Second LifeSecond Life is a multi-user virtual world that allows people to create an avatar for themselves and then interact with other…
  41. BioShockBioShock is a 2007 first-person shooter video game developed by 2K Boston and 2K Australia, and published by 2K.
  42. WordleWordle is a web-based word game created and developed by Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle.
  43. TravianTravian: Legends is a persistent, browser-based, massively multiplayer, online real-time strategy game developed by the German…
  44. The Sims 2The Sims 2 is a 2004 social simulation video game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts.
  45. MafiaInformally or generally, a mafia is any of various criminal organizations that include, or bear a strong similarity to, the…
  46. The Witcher 3: Wild HuntThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt‍ is a 2015 action role-playing game developed and published by CD Projekt.
  47. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a 2009 first-person shooter game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision.
  48. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a 2017 action-adventure game developed by Nintendo EPD for the Wii U and Nintendo Switch.
  49. Space InvadersSpace Invaders is a 1978 shoot 'em up game developed and published by Taito for arcades.
  50. Clash RoyaleClash Royale is a 2016 real-time strategy mobile game developed and published by Supercell.
  51. Far Cry 3Far Cry 3 is a 2012 first-person shooter game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft.
  52. Grand Theft Auto 2Grand Theft Auto 2 is a 1999 action-adventure game developed by DMA Design and published by Rockstar Games.
  53. The Sims 4The Sims 4 is a social simulation game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts.
  54. Call of Duty: World at WarCall of Duty: World at War is a 2008 first-person shooter game developed by Treyarch and published by Activision.
  55. Warcraft III: Reign of ChaosWarcraft III: Reign of Chaos is a high fantasy real-time strategy computer video game developed and published by Blizzard…
  56. Super Mario 64Super Mario 64 is a 1996 platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64.
  57. Max PayneMax Payne is a neo-noir third-person shooter video game series developed by Remedy Entertainment and Rockstar Studios.
  58. Donkey KongDonkey Kong is a video game series and media franchise created by the Japanese game designer Shigeru Miyamoto for Nintendo.
  59. SporeIn biology, a spore is a unit of sexual or asexual reproduction that may be adapted for dispersal and for survival, often for…
  60. Resident Evil 4Resident Evil 4 is a 2005 survival horror game developed and published by Capcom for the GameCube. Players control the special agent Leon S.
  61. Portal 2Portal 2 is a 2011 first person puzzle-platform game developed by Valve for Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
  62. TerrariaTerraria is a 2011 action-adventure video game developed by Re-Logic and published by 505 Games.
  63. Red Dead RedemptionRed Dead Redemption is a 2010 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar San Diego and published by Rockstar Games.
  64. Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City StoriesGrand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is a 2005 action-adventure game developed in a collaboration between Rockstar Leeds and…
  65. Call of DutyCall of Duty (CoD) is a first-person shooter video game series and media franchise published by Activision, starting in 2003.
  66. Final Fantasy VIIFinal Fantasy VII is a 1997 role-playing video game developed and published by Square for the PlayStation.
  67. Age of EmpiresAge of Empires is a series of historical real-time strategy video games, originally developed by Ensemble Studios and published…
  68. Plants vs. ZombiesPlants vs. Zombies is a video game franchise created by George Fan.
  69. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a 2011 first-person shooter game developed by Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games and…
  70. ValorantValorant is a 2020 first-person tactical hero shooter video game developed and published by Riot Games.
  71. Left 4 DeadLeft 4 Dead is a 2008 first-person shooter game developed by Valve South and published by Valve.
  72. Metal Gear SolidMetal Gear is a Japanese franchise of action-adventure stealth games created by Hideo Kojima.
  73. Subway SurfersSubway Surfers is a 2012 endless runner mobile game which is co-developed by Kiloo and SYBO Games, private companies based in Denmark.
  74. Agar.ioAgar.io is a massively multiplayer online game created by Brazilian developer Matheus Valadares and published by Miniclip.
  75. Need for Speed: Most WantedNeed for Speed: Most Wanted may refer to:Need for Speed: Most Wanted , developed by EA Black Box Need for Speed: Most Wanted ,…
  76. Euro Truck Simulator 2Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a truck simulator game developed and published by SCS Software for Microsoft Windows, Linux, and macOS…
  77. Halo: Combat EvolvedHalo: Combat Evolved is a 2001 first-person shooter game developed by Bungie and published by Microsoft Game Studios.
  78. Brawl StarsBrawl Stars is a multiplayer online battle arena and hero shooter video game developed and published by Finnish video game company Supercell.
  79. FalloutNuclear fallout is residual radioisotope material that is created by the reactions producing a nuclear explosion.
  80. OverwatchOverwatch is a multimedia franchise centered on a series of multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) video games developed by…
  81. Call of Duty: Black OpsCall of Duty: Black Ops is a 2010 first-person shooter game developed by Treyarch and published by Activision.
  82. Fallout 3Fallout 3 is a 2008 action role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.
  83. Stardew ValleyStardew Valley is a 2016 farm life simulation video game developed by Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone.
  84. Far CryFar Cry is an anthology franchise of first-person shooter games published by Ubisoft.
  85. War ThunderWar Thunder is a 2013 free-to-play vehicular combat multiplayer video game produced by Gaijin Entertainment for Microsoft…
  86. Angry BirdsAngry Birds is a video game series and media franchise created by Finnish game designer Jaakko Iisalo and owned by Rovio…
  87. World of TanksWorld of Tanks (WoT) is an armoured warfare-themed multiplayer online game developed by Wargaming, featuring 20th century…
  88. Super Mario Bros. 3Super Mario Bros. 3 is a 1988 platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
  89. Elden RingElden Ring is a 2022 action role-playing game directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki with worldbuilding provided by the American fantasy…
  90. Super Mario WorldSuper Mario World is a 1990 platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).
  91. Candy Crush SagaCandy Crush Saga is a free-to-play tile-matching video game released by King on April 12, 2012, originally for Facebook; other…
  92. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City StoriesGrand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories is a 2006 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar Leeds and Rockstar North, and…
  93. Fallout 4Fallout 4 is a 2015 action role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.
  94. The Legend of ZeldaThe Legend of Zelda is a video game series created by Japanese game designers Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka.
  95. Hearts of Iron IVHearts of Iron IV, also commonly abbreviated as HOI4, is a 2016 grand strategy video game developed by Paradox Development…
  96. Far Cry 4Far Cry 4 is a 2014 first-person shooter game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft.
  97. God of War
  98. RuneScapeRuneScape is a fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed and published by Jagex.
  99. TamagotchiTamagotchi is a brand of handheld digital pets marketed since 1996 by Japanese toymaker Bandai, a division of Bandai Namco Holdings.
  100. Call of Duty 2Call of Duty 2 is a 2005 first-person shooter game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision in most regions of the world.

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