40 Best Video Games of All Time: Screen Rant's Ultimate List

The world of gaming is bigger than ever and new experiences pop up all the time, giving fans tons to talk about! In a truly wild move, Screen Rant assembled a list of the 40 best games of All Time, looking back on video game history!

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This was no easy task for these editors. They put a ton of thought into selecting these titles and they represent so many years, but ultimately, the editors were searching for those iconic games that are the most well-loved, groundbreaking and just fun!

What makes the ranking unique, is that it looks back at the past! Not only video games, but the overall impact these games had on gamers. For those that really appreciate these iconic moments of Gaming history this was definitely a labor of love for them to complete.

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How the Editors Picked

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This massive list went through several steps.

There was an effort to make sure everything was comprehensive! So seven editors got a chance to put their opinions on paper, and the final selection.

This includes getting those critics in!
Taking a deep look at fan reviews!
And seeing just what impacted the landscape of video games !

This massive project took so much effort but was an exciting project as they really brought these games together and that included the top ranked, and they used another voting session to see how these top games would shake out.

It looked like there was even a scoring system that determined just what the best was! To finally be done they also had some long, epic, debates so there were no ties. This truly looks to bring gamers all over to their sides for some of those classics you've never heard of before, along with those hits everyone knows!

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Best Video Games Ranked 40 To 31:

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Death Stranding (2019)
Diablo 2 (2000)
Grand Theft Auto 4 (2008)
Portal 2 (2011)
Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic (KOTOR) (2003)
The Oregon Trail (1985)
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO) (2012)
Halo 3 (2007)
Street Fighter 2 (SNES) (1992)
Silent Hill 2 (2001)

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Best Video Games Ranked 30 To 21

GoldenEye 007 (1997)
God Of War (2018)
Resident Evil 4 (2005)
BioShock (2007)
The Last Of Us (2013)
League Of Legends (2009)
Doom (1993)
Persona 5 Royal (2019)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)
Dark Souls (2011)

Those are the titles! A really exciting and interesting group of amazing games that are now available to give those nostalgic gamers their best blast from the past.

These picks highlight those titles that were released long before some players even began their video game journey.

What stands out? Is that there is such a range and the games aren't only all from one specific decade or from a specific genre.

Each has a powerful legacy that makes them timeless classics! Each was super impressive back in its time and the best thing is, they really continue to push the limits and really redefine video game development even today!

This collection looks to be something that fans can enjoy for generations!

Get ready to explore more and maybe some of these will even become a must-play!

40 Best Video Games of All Time: Screen Rant's Ultimate List

How the Editors Picked

Best Video Games Ranked 40 To 31:

Best Video Games Ranked 30 To 21

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