Top 10 Best Games Ever That Changed Gaming History

 Top 10 Best Games Ever: Timeless Classics Across Platforms

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To name the best games of all time, it is not necessary to name what is popular in the mobile or android games. Instead, we go straight to a list of both PC and console games, as well as some games that were released on both platforms. These are not mere games – these are experiences that shaped generations and are still relevant in the present.

1. The Legend of Zelda: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo Switch)

This open-world masterpiece redefined exploration. As one of the most beloved titles of the geriatric Switch console, Breath of the Wild is a gold standard of the action-adventure genre.

2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PC, PS4, Xbox One)

It is not just another role-playing game; it is the game with well-developed plot and dark, yet rather elegant setting and characters. The political aspect of the show along with monster hunting is unforgettable for Geralt.

3. Red Dead Redemption 2 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC)

I must point out that this game is more of a movie than an actual game, and it is a western movie at that. With impressive graphics, realistic physics, and meaningful plot, it is an example of what Rockstar Games is capable of.

4. God of War (2018) (PS4, PS5)

The change of Kratos from the vengeful and furious god to the sensitive father added more substance to the series. The game world, graphics and the combat mechanics complement each other to create a game that should be regarded as a true masterpiece.

5. Minecraft (Multi-platform)

Lack of graphic details, however, was not an issue; Minecraft revolutionized the world of video games. It encourages creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in ways that no other sandbox game has been able to. From people who just log in and play for a few minutes to those who are committed to designing and constructing, it will never grow old.

6. Half-Life 2 (PC)

The sci-fi shooter developed by Valve revolutionized the approach to storytelling in video games. It even has its physics engine, design of world and level progression which by now impacts today’s game developers.

7. Elden Ring (PC/Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S)

From the creator of Dark Souls and in collaboration with George R.R. Martin, Elden Ring is a hard-as-nails action RPG in an enormous open world. It is a game that requires patience, time to explore and the actual skills in the game.

8. Mass Effect 2 (PC, Xbox 360, PS3)

Very few games allow players to make choices that determine the outcome of the game. If there is one aspect in which Mass Effect 2 triumphs, it is by blending action in space opera with a human drama that is compelling.

9. Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)

It was a risky decision to take Mario into outer space and the plan paid off. With levels based on gravity, great music and excellent control system, Galaxy introduced new ideas into the genre of the platformers.

10. Portal 2 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)

A game that will have players solving puzzles while sharpening their wits with its witty writing and complex challenges. Portal 2 gave people the idea that video games could be intelligent, humorous, and challenging all at the same time, yet enjoyable.

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Why These Games Stand Out

What they have in common is not the awards they received or the amount of money they made— it is the ability to change the players and the industry. These games have redefined depth in storytelling, open-world play, mechanics, and emotion across the various genres.

Whether you are a fan of consoles, a supporter of PC gaming, or a person who just wants to try something that can hardly be called an Android or a mobile game, this list will provide you with the best titles that will never go out of date.