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.
"The first Streets of Rage, a benchmark Sega beat'em up. Short, dated, with timeless charm thanks to Yuzo Koshiro's unforgettable soundtrack."
"The absolute peak of the series, Streets of Rage 2. Gorgeous, varied, legendary soundtrack, one of the greatest beat'em ups of all time."
"The western version of Culture Brain's Super Chinese 2. Action-RPG with chibi-style ninjas. Fun cooperative adventure, well-executed genre blending. Overlooked but genuinely recommendable."
"The SNES port of Final Fight, missing a character and coop. Solid but outdone by Final Fight Guy and arcade versions."
"A Natsume Ninja Warriors very different from the arcade, a SNES brawler peak. Weighty, tense, stunning animations, essential."
"The European name for Turtles in Time, identical in content. Konami brawler peak, essential for Turtles coop fans."
"Double pack bundling Harmony of Dissonance and Aria of Sorrow. Two excellent Metroidvanias in one cart. Absolute value for any Castlevania fan."
"Original Super Mario Bros. on GBA. The game that changed everything, right in your palm. Still just as effective, still just as fun. An absolute safe bet."
"OutRun emulated with exceptional care on Saturn. Relaxed driving and iconic music remain a pure pleasure. Multiple display options, generous museum content. The absolute reference for OutRun fans on console."
"The PAL European bundle combining Super Mario Bros., Tetris and Nintendo World Cup. Three major games in one cartridge. A rare document of a specific European commercial strategy."
"Borderlands Triple Pack groups Borderlands 1, 2 and The Pre-Sequel in one package. The complete Pandora and moon saga for exceptional value. Hundreds of guaranteed co-op hours."
"God of War Collection Volume II groups additional remastered GoW saga episodes. More Kratos in HD for fans wanting to complete their experience of the full saga before GoW3."
"Metal Gear Solid Legacy Collection groups almost the entire MGS saga with MGS1, 2, 3, 4 and Peace Walker plus extras. The ultimate collection of one of the greatest gaming sagas. Unmatched artistic and narrative value."
"The crossover dream match that defined an era, from Capcom. A legendary Marvel and Capcom roster, untamed aerial combat and constant visual madness. A beloved cult classic."
"An explosive Power Stone sequel pushing the four player chaos further. Trap filled arenas, zany items and detonating animations: an absolute peak of Dreamcast party fighting."
"Sequel even more beautiful and deeper than the original, with expanded roster and new styles. The system gains clarity without losing any subtlety. The peak of weapon based fighting on Neo Geo."
"Improved version of Street Fighter Zero 2 with added characters and rebalanced roster. If you know Zero 2 already, Dash offers a more complete roster. The version to prefer if you must choose only one in the series."
"The pinnacle of the Zero series, with the V-System of three distinct gameplay modes and a colossal roster. Remarkably complete Saturn port with extra modes. Richest gameplay of the Alpha series. A versus fighting masterpiece on Saturn."
"The SNES port of Killer Instinct, technically stunning and arcade faithful. Brutal combos, heavy atmosphere, a versus must."
"Super Street Fighter II adds four new fighters and polishes balance. The 16 bit versus peak, essential for Capcom fans."