Top 10 Video Games of the 1990s That Defined a Generation

Written By Sol Santiago

“Mom, I told you I can’t go to cousin Sisi’s graduation, I’m finally climbing the mountain to beat

Bowser!” Do you remember the days when Super Nintendo was the best thing that happened to

us? And then, just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, Super Mario 64 happened?! From

the rise of 3D graphics to the golden age of arcades and home consoles, the 90s gave us

unforgettable titles that shaped the gaming industry forever. Whether you were mashing buttons

on a Super Nintendo or exploring 3D worlds on a PlayStation, these games weren’t just fun,

they were a core part of growing up.

Here are the Top 10 Video Games of the 1990s that every gamer from the era remembers:

1. Super Mario 64 (Nintendo 64)

2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo 64)

3. Final Fantasy VII (PlayStation)

4. Pokémon Red & Blue (Game Boy)

5. Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Genesis)

6. Street Fighter II (Arcade/SNES)

7. GoldenEye 007 (Nintendo 64)

8. Tomb Raider (PlayStation/PC)

9. Metal Gear Solid (PlayStation)

10. Crash Bandicoot (PlayStation)

Whether you grew up saving Princess Peach or battling Team Rocket, these classics still hold a

special place in every 90s kid’s heart.

Now it’s your turn to press start! Which game kept you glued to the screen for hours? Was it

Super Mario 64, Sonic the Hedgehog, or late-night battles in GoldenEye 007?

Drop a comment below or tag us @Established.InThe90s with your all-time favorite 90s game or gaming

memory. Bonus points if you still have the original console!

Let’s power up the nostalgia and celebrate the golden age of gaming—because the 90s didn’t

just play, it leveled up.

Sol Santiago