Longest games of the 1990s
Baldur's Gate tops this ranking with 44 hours, ahead of Final Fantasy VIII (38 hours) and Final Fantasy VII (36 hours). Main story length (HowLongToBeat). 98 games ranked.
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| # | Game | Number | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baldur's GateHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 44 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 2 | Final Fantasy VIIIHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 38 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 3 | Final Fantasy VIIHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 36 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 4 | Final Fantasy VIHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 33 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 5 | Planescape: TormentHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 31 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 6 | Fallout 2HowLongToBeat, Main Story | 30 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 7 | Pokémon Gold and SilverHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 30 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 8 | EarthBoundHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 28 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 9 | Command & Conquer: Red AlertHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 27 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 10 | Pokémon YellowHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 27 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 11 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 27 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 12 | Theme HospitalHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 27 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 13 | Pokémon Red and BlueHowLongToBeat Main Story | 26 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 14 | Donkey Kong 64HowLongToBeat, Main Story | 25 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 15 | StarCraftHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 25 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 16 | Chrono TriggerHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 23 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 17 | Age of EmpiresHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 22 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 18 | Secret of ManaHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 22 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 19 | Warcraft II: Tides of DarknessHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 21 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 20 | Final Fantasy IVHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 20 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 21 | LemmingsHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 20 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 22 | StarCraft: Brood WarHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 20 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 23 | ShenmueHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 19 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 24 | Command & ConquerHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 17 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 25 | Dungeon KeeperHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 17 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 26 | FalloutHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 16 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 27 | Tomb RaiderHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 16 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 28 | The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the PastHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 15 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 29 | DiabloHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 14 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 30 | Grand Theft AutoHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 13 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 31 | System Shock 2HowLongToBeat, Main Story | 13 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 32 | Banjo-KazooieHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 12 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 33 | Diddy Kong RacingHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 12 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 34 | Half-LifeHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 12 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 35 | Super Mario 64HowLongToBeat, Main Story | 12 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 36 | DriverHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 11 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 37 | Lemmings 2: The TribesHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 11 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 38 | Metal Gear SolidHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 11 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 39 | Pokémon StadiumHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 11 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 40 | Pokémon Trading Card GameHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 11 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 41 | RaymanHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 10 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 42 | Syphon FilterHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 10 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 43 | Castlevania: Symphony of the NightHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 9 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 44 | Duke Nukem 3DHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 9 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 45 | Sonic AdventureHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 9 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 46 | GoldenEye 007HowLongToBeat, Main Story | 8 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 47 | Medal of HonorHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 8 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 48 | Super MetroidHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 8 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 49 | Yoshi's IslandHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 8 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 50 | Ape EscapeHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 7 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 51 | Dino CrisisHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 7 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 52 | Doom II: Hell on EarthHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 7 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 53 | MediEvilHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 7 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 54 | Quake IIHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 7 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 55 | Resident EvilHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 7 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 56 | Resident Evil 3: NemesisHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 7 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 57 | Silent HillHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 7 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 58 | Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!HowLongToBeat, Main Story | 7 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 59 | Crash BandicootHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 6 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 60 | Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes BackHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 6 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 61 | Crash Team RacingHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 6 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 62 | MystHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 6 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 63 | Resident Evil 2HowLongToBeat, Main Story | 6 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 64 | Spyro the DragonHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 6 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 65 | Wolfenstein 3DHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 6 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 66 | Crash Bandicoot: WarpedHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 5 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 67 | Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong QuestHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 5 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 68 | DoomHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 5 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 69 | Half-Life: Opposing ForceHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 5 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 70 | QuakeHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 5 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 71 | Quake III ArenaHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 5 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 72 | Super Mario WorldHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 5 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 73 | Donkey Kong CountryHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 4 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 74 | Mario Kart 64HowLongToBeat, Main Story | 4 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 75 | Mega Man XHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 4 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 76 | Pokémon SnapHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 4 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 77 | Twisted Metal 2HowLongToBeat, Main Story | 4 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 78 | Earthworm JimHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 3 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 79 | Sonic & KnucklesHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 3 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 80 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3HowLongToBeat, Main Story | 3 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 81 | Aladdin (1993)HowLongToBeat, Main Story | 2 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 82 | Another WorldHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 2 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 83 | PaRappa the RapperHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 2 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 84 | POSTALHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 2 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 85 | Sonic the HedgehogHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 2 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 86 | Sonic the Hedgehog 2HowLongToBeat, Main Story | 2 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 87 | Space Channel 5HowLongToBeat, Main Story | 2 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 88 | Star Fox 64HowLongToBeat, Main Story | 2 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 89 | Streets of Rage 2HowLongToBeat, Main Story | 2 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 90 | Super Mario KartHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 2 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 91 | Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden CoinsHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 2 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 92 | The Lion KingHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 2 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 93 | Kirby's Dream LandHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 1 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 94 | Metal SlugHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 1 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 95 | Mortal KombatHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 1 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 96 | Star FoxHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 1 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 97 | Street Fighter II: The World WarriorHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 1 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 98 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in TimeHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 1 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
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