1994

1,127 video games came out in 1994, among them Warcraft: Orcs & Humans, Final Fantasy VI and Doom II.

By month

• January61 games
• February72 games
• March63 games
• April50 games
• May28 games
• June43 games
• July37 games
• August42 games
• September62 games
• October47 games
• November85 games
• December95 games

Best rated games of 1994

1. 
   Panzer GeneralPC, Linux, DOS +3 · Strategic Simulations
   941 Dec
2. 
   EarthBoundSNES, GBA, Wii U +3 · Creatures, HAL Laboratory
   9327 Aug
3. 
   Super MetroidSNES, Wii, Wii U +1 · Nintendo Research & Development 1
   9219 Mar
4. 
   System ShockDOS, Mac, PC-98 +1 · Looking Glass Studios
   9122 Sep
5. 
   Final Fantasy VIPC, SNES, Wii +9 · Square
   902 Apr
6. 
   Master of MagicDOS, PC · Simtex
   90Sep 1994
7. 
   Sensible World of SoccerAmiga, DOS · Sensible Software
   901 May
8. 
   Star Wars: TIE FighterMac, DOS, PC · Totally Games
   89Jan 1994
9. 
   Under a Killing MoonMac, DOS, PC +2 · Indie Built
   8915 Oct
10. 
    One Must Fall: 2097DOS · Epic Games (pub.)
    8910 Oct
11. 
    Sonic 3 & KnucklesMac, Linux, Genesis +6 · Sonic Team
    8918 Oct
12. 
    Transport TycoonDOS, Mac, Saturn +3 · Chris Sawyer
    8815 Nov
13. 
    Contra: Hard CorpsGenesis · Konami
    878 Aug
14. 
    Donkey Kong CountrySNES, GBC, GBA +4 · Rare Ltd.
    8618 Nov
15. 
    Sid Meier's ColonizationDOS, Amiga 1200, AmigaOS +5 · MicroProse
    8514 May
16. 
    UFO: Enemy UnknownAmiga 1200, DOS, CD32 +3 · Mythos Games
    85Mar 1994
17. 
    Transport Tycoon DeluxeAmiga, Saturn, PS1 +6 · Chris Sawyer
    851994
18. 
    The Ninja WarriorsSNES · Winning Entertainment Group
    8528 Jan
19. 
    The Incredible Machine 2DOS, Mac, PC · Jeff Tunnell Productions
    851994
20. 
    EcstaticaDOS · SCE Studio Liverpool (pub.)
    851994
21. 
    Mega Man X2SNES, Wii, Wii U +1 · Capcom
    8416 Dec
22. 
    Alien vs. PredatorArcade, Motorola 68000 · Capcom
    8420 May
23. 
    Micro Machines 2: Turbo TournamentGenesis, GB, GG +2 · Codemasters
    84Nov 1994
24. 
    Doom IILinux, DOS, OS/2 +11 · id Software
    8330 Sep
25. 
    Sonic the Hedgehog 3PC, Genesis, Wii +2 · Sonic Team
    832 Feb
26. 
    Super Street Fighter II TurboPC, Amiga 1200, Arcade +7 · Capcom
    8323 Feb
27. 
    PolicenautsPC-98, 3DO, PS1 +3 · Konami
    8329 Jul
28. 
    Aero the Acro-Bat 2Genesis, SNES, GBA +1 · Acclaim Studios Austin
    83Apr 1994
29. 
    Dragon ViewSNES, PC · Atari
    8326 Aug
30. 
    Little Big AdventureDOS, PS1, PC +3 · Adeline Software International
    8214 Oct

Most talked about

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  Warcraft: Orcs & HumansDOS, Mac, PC-98 +1 · Blizzard Entertainment
  7715 Nov
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  Final Fantasy VIPC, SNES, Wii +9 · Square
  902 Apr
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  Doom IILinux, DOS, OS/2 +11 · id Software
  8330 Sep
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  The Need for Speed3DO, DOS, PS1 +2 · EA Vancouver
  7231 Aug
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  Super MetroidSNES, Wii, Wii U +1 · Nintendo Research & Development 1
  9219 Mar
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  Donkey Kong CountrySNES, GBC, GBA +4 · Rare Ltd.
  8618 Nov
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  Sonic the Hedgehog 3PC, Genesis, Wii +2 · Sonic Team
  832 Feb
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  System ShockDOS, Mac, PC-98 +1 · Looking Glass Studios
  9122 Sep
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  The Elder Scrolls: ArenaDOS, PC · Bethesda Softworks
  7025 Mar
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  EarthBoundSNES, GBA, Wii U +3 · Creatures, HAL Laboratory
  9327 Aug
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  Sonic & KnucklesPC, Mac, Linux +8 · Sonic Team
  8018 Oct
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  TekkenNamco System 11, Arcade, PS1 · Namco
  6621 Sep
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  Transport TycoonDOS, Mac, Saturn +3 · Chris Sawyer
  8815 Nov
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  Sid Meier's ColonizationDOS, Amiga 1200, AmigaOS +5 · MicroProse
  8514 May
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  FIFA Soccer 95Genesis · EA Vancouver
  7010 Nov
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  Little Big AdventureDOS, PS1, PC +3 · Adeline Software International
  8214 Oct
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  Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3GB, 3DS, Switch +1 · Nintendo Research & Development 1
  8021 Jan
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  HereticLinux, DOS, Mac +3 · Raven Software
  7923 Dec
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  Earthworm JimPC, Mac, Linux +12 · Shiny Entertainment
  772 Aug
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  SimTowerPC, Mac, Saturn +1 · Vivarium Inc.
  63Nov 1994
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  UFO: Enemy UnknownAmiga 1200, DOS, CD32 +3 · Mythos Games
  85Mar 1994
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  Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple TroubleGG, 3DS · Aspect
  7915 Oct
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  Beneath a Steel SkyAmiga, CD32, DOS +4 · Revolution Software
  767 Mar
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  Puzzle BobbleArcade, GG, NeoGeo +11 · Taito
  7612 Dec
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  BlackthorneSNES, Genesis, DOS +4 · Blizzard Entertainment
  7023 Sep
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  Sonic DriftGG · Sega
  3718 Mar
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  Streets of Rage 3Genesis, Wii, PC +3 · Sega
  7818 Mar
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  Jazz JackrabbitPC, Mac, DOS · Epic Games, Arjan Brussee
  763 Jul
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  Virtua CopModel 2, Arcade, Saturn +2 · Sega AM2
  71Sep 1994
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  Hotel MarioCD-i · Koninklijke Philips NV (pub.)
  5 Apr

Known only to the year

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  Ancient Domains of MysteryDOS, Amiga, FreeBSD +9 · Thomas Biskup
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  Alone in the Dark 3DOS, PC-98, PC +1 · Infogrames
  73
• XBillPC, Mac, Linux +2
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  Magic CarpetDOS, PS1, Saturn +1 · Bullfrog Productions
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  Wing Commander III: Heart of the TigerDOS, 3DO, Mac +2 · Origin Systems
  80
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  Pizza TycoonAmiga, PC, Mac +2 · Software 2000
  73
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  World Cup USA '94Genesis, SNES, SMS +2 · U.S. Gold
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  SomariNES · Dendy, Hummer Team
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  The Bizarre Adventures of Woodruff and the SchnibbleDOS, PC · Coktel Vision
  78
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  Lords of the RealmDOS, Amiga, PC · Impressions Games
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  Tiny Toon Adventures: ACME All-StarsGenesis · Konami
  80
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  Jurassic Park: Rampage EditionGenesis · BlueSky Software
  74
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  Urban StrikeGB, GG, Genesis +1 · Electronic Arts (pub.)
  69
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  Heavy GearLinux, PC · Mektek Studios
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  Wing Commander: ArmadaDOS · Origin Systems
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  BenefactorCD32, Amiga · DICE
• Yū Yū Hakusho Makyō TōitsusenGenesis · Treasure
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  ReunionDOS, Amiga · Digital Reality
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  Top Gear 3000SNES · Gremlin Interactive
  58
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  UniverseDOS, CD32, Amiga · Core Design
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  Kawasaki Superbike ChallengeGG, SNES, Genesis · Lankhor
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  Alien Breed: Tower AssaultAmiga, Amiga 1200, DOS +1 · Team17
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  Super 3D Noah's ArkSNES, DOS, PC +3 · Wisdom Tree
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  Microsoft Space SimulatorPC-98, DOS · Microsoft
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  The Last Bounty HunterArcade, DOS, 3DO +3 · American Laser Games
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  ElfmaniaAmiga · Housemarque
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  BC RacersSega CD, Genesis, DOS +3 · Core Design
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  HeroQuest II: Legacy of SorasilAmiga, CD32 · Gremlin Interactive
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  Elevator Action ReturnsArcade, Saturn · Taito
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  Robinson's RequiemMac, Atari ST, Amiga 1200 +6 · Silmarils
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  Transport Tycoon DeluxeAmiga, Saturn, PS1 +6 · Chris Sawyer
  85
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  Dark Sun: Wake of the RavagerPC, Mac, DOS · Strategic Simulations
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  MenzoberranzanPC-98, FM Towns, DOS +1 · DreamForge Intertainment
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  Raiden DXArcade, PS1 · Seibu Kaihatsu
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  Al-Qadim: The Genie's CurseDOS, PC, Mac +1 · Cyberlore Studios
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  BansheeAmiga 1200, CD32, Amiga · Core Design
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  FahrenheitSega CD 32X, Sega CD, 32X · Sega
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  DarkmereAmiga · Core Design (pub.)
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  StargateGB, GG, SNES +1 · Acclaim Studios London
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  All New World of LemmingsDOS, Amiga · Rockstar North
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  QuarantineDOS, 3DO, PS1 +1 · GameTek (pub.)
  64
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  True LiesGame Boy family, Genesis, SNES · Krome Studios Melbourne
  61
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  Ace DriverArcade · Namco
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  WarlockSNES, Genesis · Realtime Associates
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  Metaltech: BattledromeDOS · Dynamix
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  Mario Andretti RacingGenesis, PS1, Saturn +1 · Stormfront Studios
• ClonkDOS · RedWolf Design
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  Ravenloft: Strahd's PossessionDOS, FM Towns, PC-98 +1 · DreamForge Intertainment
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  PGA European TourSNES, Genesis, Amiga 1200 +2 · Infogrames
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  Troy Aikman NFL FootballGenesis, SNES, Jaguar · Leland Interactive Media
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  Bubble and SqueakCD32, Amiga 1200, Genesis +1 · Audiogenic
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  Psycho PinballGenesis, DOS, Web · Codemasters
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  CyclonesDOS, PC · Raven Software
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  Motocross ChampionshipGenesis, 32X · Artech Digital Entertainment
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  BloodshotGenesis, Sega CD · Domark Software
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  Skitchin'Genesis · Electronic Arts
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  Kid ChaosAmiga, CD32, PC · Magnetic Fields
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  Golf Magazine: 36 Great Holes Starring Fred CouplesGenesis, 32X · Sega
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  Ultimate Body BlowsCD32, DOS, Amiga +1 · Team17
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  Ruff 'n' TumbleAmiga · Renegade Software (pub.)
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  Jelly BoyGB, SNES · Acclaim Studios London
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  The Smurfs Travel the WorldSMS, SNES, Genesis · Infogrames
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  The Incredible Machine 2DOS, Mac, PC · Jeff Tunnell Productions
  85
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  EcstaticaDOS · SCE Studio Liverpool (pub.)
  85
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  The Legend of Kyrandia: Malcolm's RevengeMac, PC, DOS · Westwood Studios
  63
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  Pacific StrikeDOS · Origin Systems
• TowdieZX · Ultrasoft (pub.)
• PapuwaSNES
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  Generations LostGenesis · Atari Games (pub.)
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  Power DriveAmiga, Genesis, DOS +1 · Rage Games
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  Barbie: Vacation AdventureGenesis, SNES · Software Creations
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  Ishar 3: The Seven Gates of InfinityAmiga, Mac, Atari ST +1 · Silmarils
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  DreamwebAmiga 1200, DOS, Amiga · Empire Interactive (pub.)
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  Arcade PoolAmiga, Amiga 1200, CD32 +1 · Team17
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  Pelé II: World Tournament SoccerGenesis · Radical Entertainment
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  Tattoo AssassinsArcade · Daniel Pesina
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  BouncersGenesis, PC · Dynamix
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  FlinkSega CD, Amiga, Genesis +1 · SCE Studio Liverpool
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  Fast Draw ShowdownArcade, PC, Wii +1 · American Laser Games
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  Battle BugsDOS, PC · Epyx
• ClockwiserDOS, Amiga, Amiga 1200 +2 · Team Hoi
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  Jurassic ParkArcade · Sega AM3
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  K240DOS, Atari ST, Amiga · Gremlin Interactive (pub.)
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  Death GateMac, DOS · Legend Entertainment
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  Power Piggs of the Dark AgeSNES · Radical Entertainment
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  Iron SoldierJaguar · Eclipse Software Design
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  Combat CarsGenesis · Accolade
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  Dino Dini's SoccerSNES, Genesis · Dino Dini
• Final Fantasy I-IIWii U
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  J.League Excite StageSNES
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  Heimdall 2DOS, Amiga, CD32 · Core Design (pub.)
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  Football GloryAmiga, DOS · Croteam
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  Superhero League of HobokenPC, DOS · Legend Entertainment
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  Prince InteractivePC, Mac
• Nobunaga's Ambition: TenshoukiPC
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  Aces of the DeepDOS, PC · Dynamix
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  Color Dark CastleMac · Delta Tao Software
• ZangbandLinux
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  Battle Isle 2200DOS, PC · Ubisoft Blue Byte
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  Hammer of the GodsDOS · Holistic Design
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  Tactical ManagerDOS, Amiga, Atari ST · Black Legend
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  Midnight RaidersSega CD · Digital Pictures
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  QuadraxZX, DOS
• HardBall IVDOS, Mega Drive Mini · Accolade (pub.)
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  Zero4 Champ: DooZy-JPS1, Saturn · Media Rings
• SpaceKidsDOS · Evryware
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  OverlordDOS, Amiga · Rowan Software
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  Iron SeedDOS · Channel 7
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  Super StardustAmiga, Amiga 1200, CD32 +1 · Housemarque
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  LollypopDOS, Amiga, PC · Brain Bug
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  VirtuosoDOS, 3DO
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  Final Lap RArcade · Namco
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  Brian the LionCD32, Amiga · Ubisoft Reflections
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  Commander BloodDOS · Cryo Interactive
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  Dawn PatrolDOS, Amiga, PC-98 · Rowan Software
• World Championship Soccer 2Genesis · Sensible Software
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  Pizza WormDOS
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  Kajko i KokoszAmiga, DOS, PC
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  Operation: Inner SpacePC · Software Dynamics
• The FlintstonesGB · Twilight
• Poto PotoSega System C-2 · Sega
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  Jaguar Bomberman
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  Zero 5Atari ST, Jaguar
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  Quik the Thunder RabbitAmiga, CD32, SNES · Titus Interactive (pub.)
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  The ShadowSNES, PC · Ocean Software
• Taisen Puzzle DamaArcade · Konami
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  Armour-Geddon 2: Codename HellfireAmiga
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  The Clue!CD32, Amiga, DOS · Rockstar Vienna
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  Mutant League HockeyGenesis, Amiga · Electronic Arts
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  DominusDOS
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  Franko: The Crazy RevengeAmiga, DOS
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  T-MEKDOS, Arcade, Genesis +1 · Atari Games, Bits Studios
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  ATP Tour Championship TennisGenesis · SIMS Co., Ltd.
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  Dragon Ball Z 2: Super BattleArcade · Banpresto
  71
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  Putty SquadPC, SNES, PS4 +4 · System 3
  43
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  CluedoCD-i · Philips Interactive Media, Inc. (pub.)
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  Star CrusaderDOS, Amiga, CD32 · Take-Two Interactive
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  The Incredible Toon MachineMac, PC · Jeff Tunnell
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  Wings of GloryDOS, PC · Origin Systems
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  Bodyworks Voyager – Mission in AnatomyDOS
• RoadkillAmiga, CD32 · Acid Software
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  BonkersGenesis · Sega
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  Flight Commander 2Battlefront.com
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  HurricanesSNES, Genesis, GG · Acclaim Studios London
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  Arya VaivDOS
• Chase BombersTaito
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  WhizzDOS, Amiga, SNES +2 · Flair Software
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  InfernoDOS · Digital Image Design
• Bass Masters ClassicGenesis, SNES
• Alien Logic: A Skyrealms of Jorune AdventureDOS · Strategic Simulations (pub.)
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  Gone Fishin'DOS
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  Front LinesDOS, PC
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  ChiralMac · Ambrosia Software
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  Premier Manager 3DOS, Amiga · Gremlin Interactive (pub.)
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  Rally ChampionshipsDOS, CD32, Amiga
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  Star ReachDOS · Interplay Entertainment
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  NCAA Basketball: Road to the Final Four 2DOS · Bethesda Softworks
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  MaabusPC · Monolith Productions (pub.)
• P.T.O. IIIPC
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  Championship HockeyGG, SMS · Electronic Arts
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  Secrets of the LuxorMac, PC
• The Zinj ComplexC64
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  The Yukon TrailMac, PC, DOS · Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium
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  Harpoon IIMac, DOS, IBM Personal Computer
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  Motor CityDOS, Amiga · Max Design
• Montana Jones IIZX
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  Base JumpersAmiga, CD32 · Grandslam Entertainments
• 聖戦士伝承・雀卓の騎士PCE
• Flintstones Jetsons: TimewarpCD-i
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  Renegade: The Battle for Jacob's StarDOS, PC
• Hawaii High: Mystery of the TikiPC, Mac
• Front Page Sports: Baseball '94DOS · Dynamix
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  TacOpsPC, Mac · Battlefront.com (pub.)
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  İstanbul Efsaneleri: Lale SavaşçılarıAmiga, PC, Linux
• Kaizō Chōjin Shubibinman 3: Ikai no PrincessPCE CD · Masaya (pub.)
• Stack ColumnsSega System C-2 · Sega
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  Zeppelin: Giants of the SkyDOS, Amiga · Ikarion (pub.)
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  Naughty OnesCD32, Amiga
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  Astronomica: The Quest for the Edge of the UniverseMac, PC
• Playtoons 2PC, Mac · Coktel Vision
• Axis and AlliesCD-i
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  Empire Soccer 94Amiga
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  NaturixAtari 8-bit
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  Carmen Sandiego: Junior DetectiveMac, PC · Broderbund
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  Hanse - Die ExpeditionAmiga, DOS · Ascaron
• Ken Sei MoguraCP System · TOGO
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  Dragon Ball Z: V.R.V.S.Sega System 32, Arcade
• クレヨンしんちゃん4 “オラのいたずら大変身”
• Dragon MasterArcade · Uniana
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  Rail Chase 2Arcade · Sega (pub.)
• Waialae no KisekiGenesis · D Wonderland Inc.
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  JetstrikeDOS, CD32, Amiga
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  Beauty and the BeastNES · Acclaim Studios London
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  Shadow FighterAmiga 1200, CD32, Amiga · Gremlin Interactive (pub.)
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  Fido DidoSNES, Genesis · Perfect Entertainment
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  Wyatt Earp's Old WestPC, DOS, Mac · Grolier
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  JumpStart 1st GradePC, Mac · JumpStart Games
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  Space DudeDOS · Evryware
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  GuardianAmiga, Amiga 1200, CD32 · Acid Software
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  RealmzMac, PC · Fantasoft

Platforms

• Super Nintendo (SNES) 342
• MS-DOS 268
• PC 244
• Sega Genesis / Mega Drive 185
• Mac 139
• Amiga 119
• arcade video game machine 96
• PlayStation 77
• 3DO Interactive Multiplayer 66
• Sega Saturn 57
• Game Boy 57
• Wii 51
• Sega CD 47
• Linux 46
• Amiga CD32 40
• Game Gear 37