Best Games of 1996
The best video games released in 1996, ranked by combined player and critic scores. Super Mario 64, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares top the list. Drawn from 229 rated 1996 releases and updated daily, so this page stays current as ratings settle.
229 rated games4.2 avg score of top 50daily updated
Top 50 games of 1996
Weighted by player & critic ratings
Super Mario 64
1996·Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & DevelopmentPlatformAdventureMario is super in a whole new way! Combining the finest 3-D graphics ever developed for a video game and an explosive soundtrack, Super Mario 64 becomes a new standard for video games. It's packed with bruising battles,
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Frequently asked questions
What was the best game of 1996?
By combined player and critic ratings on Tsumi, Super Mario 64 is the highest-rated game released in 1996, ahead of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares.
How many games came out in 1996?
Tsumi lists 229 1996 releases with enough ratings to rank, plus many more smaller titles you can search for and add to your library.
How is this 1996 ranking calculated?
Each game's IGDB player and critic rating is weighted by its vote count, which stops a brand-new release with a handful of ratings from jumping to the top. Rankings refresh every day.
Can I add these 1996 games to my backlog?
Yes. Use the plus button on any row to add it to your Tsumi backlog, or link Steam to import everything you already own along with your hours played.
