The 100 Best Games of All Time Technetbook's Exclusive Legendary Ranking

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The 100 Best Games of All Time Technetbook's Exclusive Legendary Ranking

Technetbook's Legendary 100 Games of All Time (Exclusive Edition)

Some games, before the advent of live-service trends and endless remasters, can, beyond entertainment, actually reshape our imaginations of playing and game-making. The Technetbook Legendary 100 is an editorial list curated entirely by us in honor of those few games, which in our opinion truly deserve to be said to have made the difference in the world. They are chosen for their cultural legacy, gameplay innovation, impact on the community, and replayability; these are the titles that define eras and inspire creators everywhere.

This is not just another ranking in the library. This is our exclusive list of gutsy calls to name the games that really matter.

The Legendary 100 (A Technetbook Exclusive)

  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
  2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
  3. Red Dead Redemption 2
  4. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
  5. Dark Souls
  6. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
  7. Half-Life 2
  8. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  9. Shadow of the Colossus
  10. The Last of Us
  11. God of War (2018)
  12. Resident Evil 4
  13. Portal 2
  14. Bloodborne
  15. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
  16. Bioshock
  17. Mass Effect 2
  18. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
  19. Halo: Combat Evolved
  20. Red Dead Redemption
  21. Fallout: New Vegas
  22. Grand Theft Auto V
  23. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
  24. Super Mario Odyssey
  25. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
  26. Fallout 3
  27. Metal Gear Solid
  28. Deus Ex
  29. Silent Hill 2
  30. Dragon Age: Origins
  31. Final Fantasy IX
  32. Batman: Arkham City
  33. Persona 5
  34. Dishonored
  35. Assassin's Creed II
  36. Tomb Raider (2013)
  37. Dark Souls III
  38. Horizon Zero Dawn
  39. Bioshock Infinite
  40. Monster Hunter: World
  41. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
  42. Shadow of Mordor
  43. Resident Evil 2 (1998)
  44. God of War II
  45. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
  46. Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
  47. Gears of War 3
  48. Max Payne
  49. Devil May Cry 3
  50. Bayonetta
  51. Kingdom Hearts II
  52. NieR: Automata
  53. Xenoblade Chronicles
  54. Mafia 2 (2010)
  55. Crysis (2007)
  56. Call of Duty: World at War
  57. Inside
  58. L.A. Noire (2011)
  59. Ori and the Blind Forest
  60. Far Cry 3 (2013)
  61. Limbo
  62. Psychonauts
  63. Minecraft
  64. Counter-Strike 1.6
  65. Terraria
  66. Fable II (2008)
  67. Hitman: Blood Money (2006)
  68. Portal
  69. Team Fortress 2
  70. Rayman 2: The Great Escape
  71. League of Legends
  72. MDK 2
  73. StarCraft II
  74. Civilization V
  75. Age of Empires II
  76. Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
  77. Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
  78. SimCity 4
  79. RollerCoaster Tycoon 2
  80. Spore
  81. Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)
  82. Burnout 3: Takedown
  83. Gran Turismo 4
  84. Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition
  85. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
  86. Mario Kart Wii
  87. Super Smash Bros. Melee
  88. Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
  89. Tekken 5
  90. Mortal Kombat 9
  91. Soul Calibur II
  92. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
  93. Chrono Trigger
  94. Super Metroid
  95. Mega Man X
  96. Super Mario World
  97. Sonic Adventure 2
  98. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
  99. Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver
  100. Tetris
  101. Zuma

Honorable Mentions

These titles narrowly missed our top 100 but are absolutely worthy of recognition for their storytelling, technical achievement, or cultural influence. They are legends in their own right.

  • Overwatch
  • Hollow Knight
  • Celeste
  • Cuphead
  • The Saboteur (2009)
  • Spec Ops: The Line (2012)
  • Sleeping Dogs (2012)
  • Prototype (2009)
  • Just Cause 2 (2010)
  • Stardew Valley
  • The Getaway (2002)
  • Baldur's Gate 3
  • Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (1999)
  • Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (2002)
  • Call of Juarez: Gunslinger (2013)
  • Dead Space 2 (2011)
  • Valkyria Chronicles (2008)
  • Alan Wake (2010)
  • The Darkness II (2012)
  • Mirror's Edge (2008)
  • Okami (2006)
  • Tekken 3
  • Lost Odyssey (2007)
  • The Evil Within (2014)
  • Resistance: Fall of Man (2006)
  • Dead Island (2011)
  • Catherine (2011)
  • Forza Motorsport 3

About This List

This ranking was curated exclusively by Technetbook editors, focusing on legacy, innovation, and impact. We know lists like these spark debate, and honestly, we sometimes disagree with each other too. If you think a game is ranked too high, too low, or is missing entirely, let us know which titles youd swap and why in the comments below.

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