Best Games of 1998
The best video games released in 1998, ranked by combined player and critic scores. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Suikoden II and Fallout 2 top the list. Drawn from 300 rated 1998 releases and updated daily, so this page stays current as ratings settle.
300 rated games4.2 avg score of top 50daily updated
Top 50 games of 1998
Weighted by player & critic ratings
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
1998·Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & DevelopmentPuzzleAdventureThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the fifth main installment of The Legend of Zelda series and the first to be released for the Nintendo 64. It was one of the most highly anticipated games of its age, and is listed
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Frequently asked questions
What was the best game of 1998?
By combined player and critic ratings on Tsumi, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the highest-rated game released in 1998, ahead of Suikoden II and Fallout 2.
How many games came out in 1998?
Tsumi lists 300 1998 releases with enough ratings to rank, plus many more smaller titles you can search for and add to your library.
How is this 1998 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 1998 games to my backlog?
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