Best Games of 1997
The best video games released in 1997, ranked by combined player and critic scores. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee and Final Fantasy VII top the list. Drawn from 257 rated 1997 releases and updated daily, so this page stays current as ratings settle.
257 rated games4.2 avg score of top 50daily updated
Top 50 games of 1997
Weighted by player & critic ratings
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
1997·Konami Computer Entertainment TokyoPlatformRole-playing (RPG)Having been awoken from his eternal slumber by the reappearance of Castlevania, Alucard must once again face the evil minions of darkness. Use your vampiric powers, along with weapons, potions, and other magical relics t
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Frequently asked questions
What was the best game of 1997?
By combined player and critic ratings on Tsumi, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is the highest-rated game released in 1997, ahead of Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee and Final Fantasy VII.
How many games came out in 1997?
Tsumi lists 257 1997 releases with enough ratings to rank, plus many more smaller titles you can search for and add to your library.
How is this 1997 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 1997 games to my backlog?
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