The 100+ Best Video Games Of All Time, Ranked By Fans

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt ropes players into the deadly, captivating world of Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter caught up in a devastating war. Its gameplay is a tapestry of swordplay, magic, and choices that directly affect the gripping narrative. Its towering success has upped the stakes for triple-A storytelling and its dynamic open world was a beacon for other RPGs to follow.

Minecraft is a sandbox game that puts the power of creation at your fingertips, where the only limit is your imagination. It reshaped the traditional gaming experience with its blocky aesthetic and endless customization possibilities. The freedom of its gameplay has sparked a revolution in the gaming industry, inspiring countless imitators and creating a whole new genre of 'block-builder' games.

Red Dead Redemption II takes players on a wild ride through the twilight of the American frontier as Arthur Morgan, a hardened outlaw with a heart of gold. The gameplay is the bee's knees, with deeply immersive shooting mechanics, horse riding, and camp management, all underpinned by a strong storyline. This game's release was a veritable tsunami, toppling sales records and amplifying expectations for future open-world titles.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time follows Link's epic quest to stop Ganondorf from seizing control of Hyrule. Its gameplay tricks out traditional dungeon crawling with a groundbreaking time-travel mechanic. Its impact holds up to this day, often being crowned the kingpin of adventure games, and has massively influenced subsequent game design.

Super Mario 64 rocketed Mario into the third dimension, giving players a barnstorming adventure through a myriad of imaginative levels to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. Its gameplay set a new standard for platformers, with the dynamic camera system and freedom of movement turning the gaming world on its head. It quickly cemented itself as a cornerstone in the video game hall of fame, influencing countless titles since its release.

Grand Theft Auto V gave us a dog-eat-dog world of crime and chaos in the fictional city of Los Santos. Gameplay is a whirlwind of driving, shooting, and heisting in both single-player and expansive online modes. It's such a barnburner that it shook the gaming industry, with its sheer level of detail and narrative depth redefining what an open-world game could be.