What are the greatest video games in history? From 8-bit cartridges to modern blockbusters, this Top 1000 brings together the titles that defined every generation, all retested and reassessed by RomWize. For each one: its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value, so you can (re)discover the must-plays and build your collection.
"Radical Jak sequel abandoning the naïve tone for urban Dark Fantasy. New gunplay mechanics, vehicles and Haven City world are brilliant. A significant franchise turning point that dared an audacious and successful change of direction."
"Japanese version of Jak II, known as Jak x Daxter 2 in Japan, content identical to the international version. The same Urban Dark Fantasy with Haven City and new combat mechanics. For Japanese franchise fans wanting the experience in their language."
"European PAL version of Jak II under the Renegade title. Content identical to the North American version with some difficulty adjustments. The same brilliant urban Dark Fantasy for European players. The essential version for PAL Jak franchise fans."
"A bigger, wilder sequel that adds dimensions to explore and even more whirling combat. The Mexican-flavoured humour sparkles and local co-op is a blast. Demanding toward the end, but bursting with vitality and style."
"Tinykin turns a household into a towering jungle where you gather tiny creatures to solve puzzles. Exploration flows smoothly, the surfboard slide keeps momentum high, and the vertical level design is a treat. Pure relaxation, never once frustrating."
"Seven action-platformers gathered with care, and the modern options defuse their brutal reputation. The level design stays razor-sharp, the Zero entries still shine, and the filters and extras enrich the package. A generous collection."
"Arguably the best Shantae, and the tightest. The transformations energize exploration, the humor stays good-natured, and the swaying soundtrack sticks with you. A sparkling metroidvania, perfect on a handheld screen."
"The yarn adventure's sequel opens up co-op and it works beautifully. The two Yarnys complement each other in clever physics puzzles, and the art direction remains a visual cocoon. Gentle, clever, perfect for two on a couch."
"The best of the New Super Mario Bros. line, enriched for Switch. The level design sparkles with ideas, Nabbit and Toadette welcome newcomers, and local multiplayer stays joyful chaos. A rock-solid platformer to share."
"A minimalist platformer where you flip gravity instead of jumping. The single idea fuels stages of devilish precision, and the chiptune music galvanizes. Short, brutal, jubilant for anyone who loves dying and retrying."
"An openly worn tribute to 8-bit Castlevania, finely honed. The four characters and their styles renew exploration, the pixel art is exemplary, and the difficulty stays taut without cheating. Short but rarely so dense."
"Retro Studios platformer reviving the DKC saga on Wii. Demanding levels, gorgeous animation, local co-op with Diddy, occasionally awkward Wiimote shake controls. A brilliant Wii exclusive, essential for fans of modern 2D platformers."
"First modern 2D Mario, return to fundamentals in HD/widescreen. Four-player simultaneous local co-op on the same screen, multiplayer challenge that can turn into chaos. Mario, Luigi and two Toads explore eight themed worlds, classic enemies, items like the Ice Flower and Propeller Mushroom. Peak Nintendo level design, demanding secret stages. A major revival for the 2D Mario franchise."
"An irresistible Sonic Team puzzler about guiding mice through arrow tiles. The levels are brilliantly designed and multiplayer triggers fits of laughter. A warm and clever success."
"Lumines Electronic Symphony is a musical puzzle masterpiece on Vita. Merge blocks on a luminous board with hypnotic electronic music. Addictive and sublimely audio-visual."
"The PSP's foundational title, where coloured blocks fall to the beat and every skin shifts everything, visuals and cadence alike. Q Entertainment crafts a hypnotic puzzle that no portable has truly matched since."
"The European edition under the Puzzle Fusion name, the exact same hypnotic beast with an added ad hoc versus mode. To discover the original Lumines on a PSP screen in Europe, this is the starting point."
"A pushing puzzle from the Sokobond makers, elegant and devious. You shove logs to cross a peaceful island, and each room reveals a rule you thought you'd mastered. Deceptively relaxing, pure satisfaction when it clicks."
"An adventure tale of rare visual beauty, where light and shadow play against each other. The puzzles stay approachable, but the mood and the bond between Lana and her creature carry it all. Moving and polished."
