1992

1,058 video games came out in 1992, among them Super Mario Kart, Wolfenstein 3D and Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

By month

• January57 games
• February59 games
• March49 games
• April27 games
• May24 games
• June37 games
• July44 games
• August27 games
• September45 games
• October55 games
• November52 games
• December97 games

Best rated games of 1992

1. 
   Star Control IILinux, DOS, 3DO +1 · Toys for Bob
   9617 Nov
2. 
   Dune IIPC, DOS, Amiga +2 · Westwood Studios
   90Dec 1992
3. 
   Sonic the Hedgehog 2SMS, GG, Wii +1 · Aspect
   9016 Oct
4. 
   Ultima VII: The Black GateDOS, SNES · Origin Systems
   9016 Apr
5. 
   LandstalkerGenesis, Wii, PC +2 · Climax Entertainment
   9030 Oct
6. 
   NHLPA Hockey '93Genesis, SNES · Park Place Productions
   90Sep 1992
7. 
   Indiana Jones and the Fate of AtlantisMac, DOS, Amiga +2 · Lucasfilm Games
   891 Jun
8. 
   Lotus III: The Ultimate ChallengeAtari ST, DOS, Genesis +2 · Magnetic Fields
   871992
9. 
   Bucky O'HareArcade · Konami
   871992
10. 
    Sonic the Hedgehog 2Mac, Linux, Arcade +16 · Sonic Team
    8621 Nov
11. 
    Top GearSNES · Gremlin Interactive
    8627 Mar
12. 
    Street Fighter II: Champion EditionArcade, SNES, Genesis +3 · Capcom
    8618 Mar
13. 
    Sensible SoccerAmiga, Atari ST, SNES +4 · Sensible Software
    851992
14. 
    R-Type LeoArcade · Irem
    8531 Dec
15. 
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in TimeSNES
    8524 Jul
16. 
    Streets of Rage 2Arcade, Genesis, SMS +8 · Sega
    8415 Dec
17. 
    Street Fighter II TurboArcade, Genesis, SNES +5 · Capcom
    8410 Dec
18. 
    Cosmo's Cosmic AdventureDOS, PC, Mac +1 · Apogee Software
    84Mar 1992
19. 
    The Incredible MachineDOS, Mac, 3DO · Jeff Tunnell Productions
    841992
20. 
    FlashbackSega CD, Genesis, DOS +11 · Delphine Software International
    83Dec 1992
21. 
    Ultima Underworld: The Stygian AbyssPC, DOS, FM Towns +3 · Looking Glass Studios
    8311 Mar
22. 
    ZoolAmiga, GB, Atari ST +9 · Gremlin Interactive
    831 Jul
23. 
    Kid ChameleonGenesis, Wii, PC +4 · Sonic Team
    8328 May
24. 
    Super Mario KartSNES, Wii, Wii U +1 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
    8227 Aug
25. 
    Lunar: The Silver StarGenesis, Sega CD · Game Arts
    8216 Jun
26. 
    Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden CoinsGB, 3DS · Nintendo Research & Development 1
    8121 Oct
27. 
    Aero FightersArcade, SNES, Switch +1 · Video System
    811 Jan
28. 
    King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone TomorrowMac, DOS, PC +1 · Sierra Entertainment
    8130 Sep
29. 
    Pinball DreamsMac, Amiga, Atari ST +7 · DICE
    8113 Mar
30. 
    Alisia DragoonGenesis · Game Arts
    8119 Feb

Most talked about

• 
  Super Mario KartSNES, Wii, Wii U +1 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
  8227 Aug
• 
  Wolfenstein 3DLinux, Mac, Atari ST +23 · id Software, Interplay Entertainment
  785 May
• 
  Sonic the Hedgehog 2Mac, Linux, Arcade +16 · Sonic Team
  8621 Nov
• 
  Mortal KombatPC, Arcade, Genesis +10 · Midway Games
  692 Aug
• 
  Final Fantasy VPC, SNES, Wii +5 · Square
  806 Dec
• 
  Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden CoinsGB, 3DS · Nintendo Research & Development 1
  8121 Oct
• 
  Dune IIPC, DOS, Amiga +2 · Westwood Studios
  90Dec 1992
• 
  Indiana Jones and the Fate of AtlantisMac, DOS, Amiga +2 · Lucasfilm Games
  891 Jun
• 
  Kirby's Dream LandGB, 3DS · HAL Laboratory
  7827 Apr
• 
  Alone in the DarkDOS, Archimedes, FM Towns +6 · Infogrames
  72Sep 1992
• 
  Streets of Rage 2Arcade, Genesis, SMS +8 · Sega
  8415 Dec
• 
  Sonic the Hedgehog 2SMS, GG, Wii +1 · Aspect
  9016 Oct
• 
  FlashbackSega CD, Genesis, DOS +11 · Delphine Software International
  83Dec 1992
• 
  Mega Man 5NES, Wii, 3DS +2 · Capcom
  774 Dec
• 
  Final Fantasy Mystic QuestSNES, Wii, Wii U · Square
  735 Oct
• 
  Yoshi's CookieNES, GB, SNES +1 · Tose Co., Bullet-Proof Software
  7121 Nov
• 
  Contra III: The Alien WarsSNES, Arcade, GB +4 · Konami
  8028 Feb
• 
  DuneAmiga, Genesis, DOS +1 · Cryo Interactive
  7814 Mar
• 
  Mario PaintPC, SNES · Nintendo Research & Development 1
  7314 Jul
• 
  Dragon Quest VSNES, DS, iOS +2 · Chunsoft
  7027 Sep
• 
  Ultima Underworld: The Stygian AbyssPC, DOS, FM Towns +3 · Looking Glass Studios
  8311 Mar
• 
  Contra ForceNES · Konami
  7130 Sep
• 
  Virtua RacingGenesis, Model 1, Arcade +2 · Sega AM2
  6331 Aug
• 
  CaesarDOS, Amiga, Mac +1 · Impressions Games
  12 Oct
• 
  Spear of DestinyPC, Linux, DOS +3 · id Software
  7718 Sep
• 
  Night TrapPC, Genesis, Sega CD +4 · Digital Pictures
  7015 Oct
• 
  Curse of EnchantiaDOS, Amiga · Core Design
  1992
• 
  Shining ForceGenesis, Wii, iOS +4 · Climax Entertainment
  7720 Mar
• 
  Ecco the DolphinSMS, Genesis, Sega CD +6 · Novotrade
  7431 Jul
• 
  Fatal Fury 2PCE, NeoGeo, Arcade +7 · SNK
  6812 Dec

Known only to the year

• 
  Curse of EnchantiaDOS, Amiga · Core Design
• 
  Sensible SoccerAmiga, Atari ST, SNES +4 · Sensible Software
  85
• 
  SimLifeDOS, Mac, PC +1 · Maxis
• 
  BZFlagLinux, PC, Mac
• 
  Might and Magic IV: Clouds of XeenMac, DOS · New World Computing
• 
  Dark SeedAmiga, DOS, CD32 +4 · Cyberdreams
  79
• 
  The Dagger of Amon RaPC, DOS · Sierra Entertainment
• 
  F-15 Strike Eagle IIIDOS · MicroProse
• 
  Project-XAmiga, DOS · Team17
• 
  DarklandsDOS, PC, Mac +1 · MicroProse
• 
  The Simpsons: Bart's House of WeirdnessDOS · Distinctive Software
• 
  Lamborghini American ChallengeC64, Amiga, Atari ST +3 · Titus Interactive
• 
  Ugh!DOS, Amiga, C64 · Egosoft
  79
• 
  The PatricianAmiga, DOS, Atari ST · Ascaron
• 
  Jaguar XJ220Amiga, Genesis, Sega CD · Core Design
• 
  The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger HuntNES, SNES · Ocean Software
• 
  Land of Illusion Starring Mickey MouseGG, SMS · Aspect
  66
• 
  Mad Dog II: The Lost GoldGenesis, Arcade, Sega CD +6 · American Laser Games
• 
  Super BattletankGG, Genesis, SNES +2 · Imagineering
• 
  Fire and IceAmiga, Atari ST, DOS +4 · Graftgold
• 
  Global GladiatorsGenesis, Amiga · Virgin Interactive
• 
  B-17 Flying FortressDOS, PC, Amiga +1 · Vektor Grafix
• 
  AgonyAmiga · Art & Magic
• 
  XPilotMac, Linux, PC
• 
  Aces of the PacificPC, DOS · Dynamix
• 
  1869DOS, Amiga · Max Design
• 
  WWF European Rampage TourC64, Atari ST, DOS +1 · Ocean Software (pub.)
• 
  StrikerAmiga, Atari ST, SNES +4 · Rage Games
• 
  Bill's Tomato GameAmiga, Atari ST · Psygnosis
• Historyline: 1914–1918DOS, Amiga · Ubisoft Blue Byte
• 
  KiloblasterDOS · Epic Games
• 
  AmberstarDOS, Atari ST, Amiga · Thalion Software
• 
  CrossfireLinux, PC, Mac +1
• 
  Nobunaga's Ambition: HaoudenPC-98, FM Towns, X68000 +5 · Koei
• 
  Blaster Master 2SNES, Genesis · Software Creations
• 
  Lotus III: The Ultimate ChallengeAtari ST, DOS, Genesis +2 · Magnetic Fields
  87
• 
  Tom & Jerry: The MovieSMS, GG · Sega
  50
• 
  Cool WorldC64, DOS, Amiga +2 · Twilight
• 
  ThunderhawkPC, Atari ST, Genesis +3 · Core Design
• 
  The Dark Queen of KrynnDOS, Amiga, PC +2 · Micro Magic Inc.
• 
  Ishar: Legend of the FortressAtari ST, Mac, Amiga +1 · Silmarils
• 
  Wizkid: The Story of Wizball IIDOS, Atari ST, Amiga · Sensible Software
• 
  Castles II: Siege and ConquestLinux, DOS, FM Towns +4 · Quicksilver Software
• 
  Joshua & the Battle of JerichoPC, Mac, Linux +4 · Wisdom Tree
• 
  Buck Rogers: Matrix CubedDOS · Strategic Simulations
• 
  WolfchildGenesis, Sega CD, Atari ST +4 · Core Design
• 
  The Aquatic Games Starring James Pond and the AquabatsAmiga, Genesis, SNES +1 · Electronic Arts (pub.)
• 
  International Tennis OpenMac, CD-i, DOS +1 · Infogrames
• 
  Rolo to the RescueGenesis · Electronic Arts (pub.)
• 
  The SummoningDOS, PC · DreamForge Intertainment
• 
  The Legacy: Realm of TerrorDOS, PC · Magnetic Scrolls
• 
  Color LinesDOS, PC, Cybiko · Gamos
• 
  Nicky BoomDOS, Amiga, Atari ST +1 · Microids
• 
  Jim Power in Mutant PlanetDOS, Atari ST, Amiga +5 · Loriciels (pub.)
• 
  Ninja GaidenSMS · SIMS Co., Ltd.
• 
  Air BucksDOS, Amiga, Atari ST · Impressions Games
• 
  Grid Seeker: Project Storm HammerArcade · Taito
• 
  Bucky O'HareArcade · Konami
  87
• 
  The Incredible MachineDOS, Mac, 3DO · Jeff Tunnell Productions
  84
• 
  The Legend of Kyrandia, Book OneAmiga, Mac, DOS +2 · Westwood Studios
  71
• 
  Captain DynamoDOS, ZX, CPC +3 · Codemasters
• Super World CourtArcade · Namco
• 
  B.A.T. II – The Koshan ConspiracyAmiga, Atari ST, DOS · Computer's Dream
• 
  Premier ManagerDOS, Atari ST, Genesis · Gremlin Interactive (pub.)
• 
  HardBall IIIDOS, SNES, Genesis · accolade (pub.)
• 
  Muhammad Ali Heavyweight BoxingGenesis · Park Place Productions
• 
  Spelljammer: Pirates of RealmspaceDOS, PC · Strategic Simulations (pub.)
• 
  WaxworksDOS, Amiga · Accolade (pub.)
• 
  Dalek AttackC64, DOS, ZX +2
• 
  Spiritual WarfareNES, PC, Mac +4 · Wisdom Tree
• 
  The Town with No NameCDTV, Commodore CDTV, DOS +1 · Delta 4
• 
  James Bond Jr.SNES · Gray Matter Inc.
• 
  Car and DriverDOS · Looking Glass Studios
• 
  Final Lap 3Arcade · Namco
• 
  The ProphecyPC, Amiga, Atari ST · Coktel Vision
• 
  StegZX, DOS, C64 +3 · Big Red Software
• 
  Bargon AttackDOS, Atari ST, Amiga · Coktel Vision
• 
  IncaDOS, CD-i · Coktel Vision
• 
  CreepersDOS · Destiny Software Productions
• DatachNES · Bandai
• 
  Hans KlossAtari 8-bit, C64 · LK Avalon (pub.)
• 
  Wally Bear and the NO! GangNES · American Game Cartridges
• 
  Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis: The Action GameC64, CPC, ZX +3 · Lucasfilm Games, U.S. Gold (pub.)
• 
  Legends of ValourDOS, Atari ST, PC-98 +2 · The Galleon Group
• 
  Gobliins 2: The Prince BuffoonAtari ST, DOS, Amiga · Coktel Vision
  80
• 
  The Games: Summer ChallengeDOS, Genesis · Accolade (pub.)
• 
  Ultimate DomainDOS, Amiga, iOS · Microids
• MorgenGrauencross-platform
• 
  International CricketNES · Krome Studios Melbourne
• 
  Prophecy of the ShadowDOS, PC · Strategic Simulations
• 
  Battles of DestinyDOS · Holistic Design
• Bakuretsu Quiz Ma-Q Dai BōkenArcade · Namco
• 
  World Sports CompetitionPCE, Wii, PSP +3 · Hudson Soft
• 
  Noah's ArkNES, PC · Source Research & Development
• Kuizu Meitantei Neo & Jio - Quiz Daisousasen Part 2Arcade, NeoGeo · SNK
• 
  Creatures II: Torture TroubleC64 · Apex Computer Productions
• 
  Plan 9 from Outer SpaceDOS, Atari ST, Amiga · Konami
• 
  Super ZZTDOS · Epic Games
• 
  Global ConquestDOS · Ozark Softscape
• 
  NFL Sports Talk Football '93Genesis · BlueSky Software
• 
  Conquered KingdomsDOS · Quantum Quality Productions
• 
  Dragon's Lair III: The Curse of MordreadMac, DOS, Amiga +1
• 
  HexumaAmiga, DOS · Weltenschmiede
• 
  Universal SoldierGenesis, GB, PC · The Code Monkeys
• Dragon Ball Z III: Ressen Jinzōningen
• 
  The Ancient Art of War in the SkiesDOS, Amiga, Atari ST +1 · Evryware
• 
  Power Factory Featuring C+C Music FactorySega CD · Digital Pictures
• 
  J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Vol. II: The Two TowersDOS, FM Towns, PC-98 · Interplay Entertainment
• 
  Grand Prix UnlimitedDOS · Accolade
• 
  Nippon Safes Inc.Amiga
• 
  Riot ZonePCE CD, Wii · Westone Bit Entertainment
• 
  Disney's Beauty and the BeastDOS, SNES
• 
  OutlanderGenesis, SNES · Mindscape
• 
  Solitaire's JourneyDOS, Amiga · Quantum Quality Productions
• 
  AquaventuraAmiga
• 
  PGA Tour Golf IIGenesis, GG · Sega
• 
  Darkwing DuckPCE
• 
  HydraLynx, C64, Amiga +1
• LegionnaireArcade · TAD Corporation (pub.)
• 
  CytronAmiga · Lunatic Software
• 
  Double ClutchGenesis · Sega (pub.)
• Sangokushi II
• 
  Task Force 1942DOS, PC, Mac +1 · MicroProse
• 
  Spellcraft: Aspects of ValorDOS, SNES · Broderbund (pub.)
• 
  GayBladeMac, PC, Windows 3.x
• 
  Warriors of ReleyneAmiga, DOS, Atari ST · Impressions Games
• 
  Crux 92ZX · Ultrasoft (pub.)
• Multi-User in Middle Earthcross-platform · École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (pub.)
• 
  AV-8B Harrier AssaultAmiga, DOS, Atari ST · Simis
• 
  Andre Agassi TennisGenesis, SMS, SNES
• 
  Dirty Larry: Renegade CopLynx · John Smedley
• Death Bringer: The Knight of DarknessPCE, PC-98, Sega CD +2 · Telenet Japan
• 
  Sabre TeamAmiga, DOS, Atari ST +2 · Krisalis Software
• Bunny BricksAmiga, CPC, Atari ST · Silmarils
• 
  Spellcasting 301: Spring BreakDOS, PC, Mac +1 · Legend Entertainment
• 
  SupermanGenesis · Sun Corporation
• 
  CampaignDOS, Amiga · Empire Interactive
• 
  HarlequinAmiga, Atari ST · Gremlin Interactive (pub.)
• Super TurricanNES · Rainbow Arts
• 
  Eric's Ultimate SolitaireMac, PC, Linux · Delta Tao Software
• 
  Reach for the SkiesAtari ST, DOS, Amiga · Rowan Software
• 
  Crystal Mines IILynx, PC · Color Dreams
• 
  EpicDOS, Atari ST, Amiga · Digital Image Design
• 
  Sword of HonourAmiga, DOS, C64
• 
  Speed Racer in The Challenge of Racer XDOS · Accolade
• Die Hard 2: Die HarderC64, DOS, Amiga +1 · Tiertex Design Studios
• Dylan Dog: The MurderersC64, Amiga
• 
  Conflict: Korea the First Year 1950-51Amiga, IBM Personal Computer
• KangarudyC64 · Hans Ippisch
• 帰って来た狸
• 
  The Carl Lewis ChallengeAmiga, DOS · Krisalis Software
• SD Gundam: SD Sengokuden 2 - Tenka Touitsu HenGB · Bandai
• DRAGON MASTER SilkPC
• Big StrikerArcade
• 
  Daughter of SerpentsDOS
• 
  Nick Faldo's Championship GolfC64, Amiga, DOS +1 · Grandslam Entertainments (pub.)
• 
  GalmedesArcade · Visco Corporation
• SiegeDOS · Mindcraft
• Genocidecross-platform
• 
  Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? DeluxePC, Mac, DOS · Broderbund
• SD Gundam: SD Sengokuden 3 - Chijou Saikyou HenGB · Bandai
• Hägar the HorribleC64, Amiga
• Chibi Maruko-Chan: Waku Waku ShoppingGenesis · Namco
• 
  Spriggan Mark 2: Re-Terraform ProjectPCE, PCE CD, Wii
• I Play: 3D TennisC64
• 
  American Tag-Team WrestlingC64, ZX, CPC +1 · Eutechnyx
• 
  ShortlineDOS · Doca
• E.T.'s Rugby LeagueC64, Amiga, PC · Denton Designs
• Kiss ShotGenesis · Sega
• 
  Leather Goddesses of Phobos 2Mac, DOS · Infocom
• Hyokkori HyōtanjimaGenesis · Sega
• 
  Cool WorldDOS, C64, Amiga +2 · Ocean Software (pub.)
• 
  Gary Grigsby's Pacific WarPC, DOS · Strategic Simulations (pub.)
• 
  Los JusticierosArcade, DOS · Dinamic Multimedia
• 
  Maxwell's ManiacPC
• 
  LiverpoolC64, DOS, Amiga +2 · Grandslam Entertainments (pub.)
• 
  No Second PrizeAtari ST, Amiga
• 
  Contraption ZackAmiga, DOS
• Mobile Suit Gundam: Hyper Classic OperationFM Towns · Family Soft
• 
  Batman ReturnsLynx · Atari Corporation
• 
  CatalypseC64
• 
  San Diego Zoo Presents: The Animals!Mac, PC, Sega CD +1
• 
  Global DominationAtari ST, Amiga, DOS · Impressions Games
• 
  Operation Secret StormNES · Color Dreams (pub.)
• TurboRakettiAmiga
• 
  DreadnoughtsAtari ST, Amiga
• 
  EternamDOS, FM Towns, PC · Infogrames
• 
  ShadowlandsDOS, Atari ST, Amiga · Domark Software (pub.)
• 
  DecathlonNES · C&E
• Seibu Cup SoccerArcade
• 
  Kung FoodLynx · Atari Corporation (pub.)
• 
  V for Victory: Velikiye LukiDOS, Mac
• 
  AssassinAmiga · Team17 (pub.)
• 
  CD ShootCD-i
• 
  Magnetic SoccerGB · Nintendo (pub.)
• 
  7 Grand DadNES
• 
  XF5700 MantisDOS, PC · Paragon Software
• 
  Jetsons: The Computer GameZX, Amiga, Atari ST +3
• 
  Carrier Strike: South PacificDOS, IBM Personal Computer
• 
  Ashes of EmpireDOS, Amiga · MicroProse (pub.)

Platforms

• MS-DOS 265
• Super Nintendo (SNES) 202
• Amiga 183
• Sega Genesis / Mega Drive 160
• PC 154
• Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) 113
• Atari ST 100
• arcade video game machine 98
• Mac 85
• Game Boy 82
• Commodore 64 82
• Wii 52
• Game Gear 42
• Linux 40
• TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine 40
• Sega CD 39