Best-rated games of the 1990s
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time tops this ranking with 99/100, ahead of GoldenEye 007 (96/100) and Gran Turismo (96/100). Metacritic critic scores. 52 games ranked.
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| # | Game | Number | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeMetascore, Nintendo 64 version | 99/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 2 | GoldenEye 007Metascore, Nintendo 64 version | 96/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 3 | Gran TurismoMetascore, PlayStation version | 96/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 4 | Half-LifeMetascore, PC version | 96/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 5 | Tekken 3Metascore, PlayStation version (15 reviews) | 96/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 6 | DiabloMetascore, PC version | 94/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 7 | Metal Gear SolidMetascore, PlayStation | 94/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 8 | QuakeMetascore, PC version (9 reviews) | 94/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 9 | Super Mario 64Metascore, Nintendo 64 | 94/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 10 | Castlevania: Symphony of the NightMetascore, PlayStation version (12 reviews) | 93/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 11 | Gran Turismo 2Metascore, PlayStation version (23 reviews) | 93/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 12 | Quake III ArenaMetascore, Dreamcast version | 93/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 13 | Banjo-KazooieMetascore, Nintendo 64 version (19 reviews) | 92/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 14 | Chrono TriggerMetascore, Nintendo DS version (57 reviews) | 92/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 15 | Final Fantasy VIIMetascore, PlayStation | 92/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 16 | Medal of HonorMetascore, PlayStation version (17 reviews) | 92/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 17 | PaRappa the RapperMetascore, PlayStation version (15 reviews) | 92/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 18 | System Shock 2Metascore, PC version | 92/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 19 | Thief: The Dark ProjectMetascore, PC version | 92/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 20 | Tony Hawk's Pro SkaterMetascore, PlayStation (18 reviews) | 92/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 21 | Unreal TournamentMetascore, PC version (21 reviews) | 92/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 22 | Baldur's GateMetascore, PC version (16 reviews) | 91/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 23 | Crash Bandicoot: WarpedMetascore, PlayStation version (12 reviews) | 91/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 24 | Planescape: TormentMetascore, PC version (22 reviews) | 91/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 25 | Resident EvilMetascore, PlayStation version | 91/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 26 | Resident Evil 3: NemesisMetascore, PlayStation (19 reviews) | 91/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 27 | Tomb RaiderMetascore, PlayStation version (13 reviews) | 91/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 28 | Ape EscapeMetascore, PlayStation version (19 reviews) | 90/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 29 | Command & Conquer: Red AlertMetascore, PC version | 90/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 30 | Donkey Kong 64Metascore, Nintendo 64 version (14 reviews) | 90/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 31 | Final Fantasy VIIIMetascore, PlayStation version (24 reviews) | 90/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 32 | Syphon FilterMetascore, PlayStation version (19 reviews) | 90/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 33 | Duke Nukem 3DMetascore, PC version | 89/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 34 | FalloutMetascore, PC version (12 reviews) | 89/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 35 | Resident Evil 2Metascore, PlayStation version (13 reviews) | 89/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 36 | Crash Team RacingMetascore, PlayStation (20 reviews) | 88/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 37 | Diddy Kong RacingMetascore, Nintendo 64 version (15 reviews) | 88/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 38 | ShenmueMetascore, Dreamcast version | 88/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 39 | Star Fox 64Metascore, Nintendo 64 version (16 reviews) | 88/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 40 | StarCraftMetascore, PC | 88/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 41 | DriverMetascore, PlayStation (22 reviews) | 87/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 42 | Fallout 2Metascore, PC version (15 reviews) | 86/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 43 | Silent HillMetascore, PlayStation version (17 reviews) | 86/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 44 | Final Fantasy IVMetascore, Game Boy Advance version (30 reviews) | 85/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 45 | Age of EmpiresMetascore, PC version (9 reviews) | 83/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 46 | Mario Kart 64Metascore, Nintendo 64 version (15 reviews) | 83/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 47 | Crazy TaxiMetascore, PlayStation 2 version (15 reviews) | 80/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 48 | Mario PartyMetascore, Nintendo 64 version (16 reviews) | 79/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 49 | Super Smash Bros.Metascore, Nintendo 64 version (11 reviews) | 79/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 50 | Pokémon SnapMetascore, Nintendo 64 version | 77/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 51 | SimCity 3000Metascore, SimCity 3000 Unlimited (PC, 2000) (9 reviews) | 77/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 52 | Dino CrisisMetascore, Dreamcast version (12 reviews) | 74/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
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