1997

990 video games came out in 1997, among them Grand Theft Auto, Age of Empires and Final Fantasy VII.

By month

• January42 games
• February50 games
• March48 games
• April41 games
• May37 games
• June44 games
• July50 games
• August52 games
• September74 games
• October94 games
• November64 games
• December80 games

Best rated games of 1997

1. 
   Ultima OnlinePC, Linux · Origin Systems
   9624 Sep
2. 
   Super Bomberman 5SNES · Hudson Soft
   9328 Feb
3. 
   Castlevania: Symphony of the NightPS1, Xbox 360, PSP +3 · Konami
   9220 Mar
4. 
   Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces IIPC · Lucasfilm Games
   9130 Sep
5. 
   Blast CorpsN64 · Rare Ltd.
   9021 Mar
6. 
   FalloutPC, Mac, DOS +2 · Black Isle Studios
   8910 Oct
7. 
   Quake IIPC, Linux, Mac +11 · id Software
   899 Dec
8. 
   Pilot Brothers: On the Track of Striped ElephantPC, Android, iOS +1 · Gamos
   8922 Sep
9. 
   Star Fox 64N64, iQue Player, Wii +1 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
   8827 Apr
10. 
    Wing Commander: ProphecyPC, GBA · Origin Systems
    8830 Nov
11. 
    Micro Machines V3N64, PS1, PC
    881 Mar
12. 
    Magic: The GatheringPC · Atari
    8728 Feb
13. 
    Final Fantasy TacticsPS1, PS3, PSP +6 · Square
    8620 Jun
14. 
    IgnitionDOS, PC, Mac +1 · Unique Development Studios
    861997
15. 
    Zork: Grand InquisitorPC, Mac · Activision
    8631 Oct
16. 
    Tomb Raider IIPC, PS1, Mac +4 · Core Design, MacSoft Games
    8531 Oct
17. 
    The Curse of Monkey IslandPC, Mac · Lucasfilm Games
    8531 Oct
18. 
    Dungeon KeeperPC, DOS, Mac · Bullfrog Productions
    8426 Jun
19. 
    Mega Man X4PS1, Saturn, PC +4 · Capcom
    841 Aug
20. 
    Blade RunnerPC · Westwood Studios
    8431 Oct
21. 
    Broken Sword II: The Smoking MirrorPC, Mac, PS1 · Revolution Software
    8417 Oct
22. 
    The Last ExpressPC, Mac, DOS +2 · Smoking Car Productions
    8430 Mar
23. 
    Neo BombermanNeoGeo, Arcade · Hudson Soft
    841 May
24. 
    TetrisphereN64 · Nintendo (pub.)
    8411 Aug
25. 
    Age of EmpiresPC, Mac · Ensemble Studios
    8315 Oct
26. 
    GoldenEye 007N64 · Rare Ltd.
    8323 Aug
27. 
    Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes BackPS1, PS3, PSP +1 · Naughty Dog
    831 Nov
28. 
    Oddworld: Abe's OddyseeGB, PS1, PC +6 · Oddworld Inhabitants
    8331 Aug
29. 
    RivenPC, Mac, PS1 +4 · Cyan Worlds
    8329 Oct
30. 
    OutlawsPC, Switch, PS4 +3 · Lucasfilm Games
    8331 Mar

Most talked about

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  Grand Theft AutoPC, DOS, PS1 +2 · Rockstar North, Rockstar Lincoln
  7021 Oct
• 
  Age of EmpiresPC, Mac · Ensemble Studios
  8315 Oct
• 
  Final Fantasy VIIPS1, PC, PS3 +6 · Square
  8131 Jan
• 
  FalloutPC, Mac, DOS +2 · Black Isle Studios
  8910 Oct
• 
  HattrickWeb
  30 Aug
• 
  Tomb Raider IIPC, PS1, Mac +4 · Core Design, MacSoft Games
  8531 Oct
• 
  GoldenEye 007N64 · Rare Ltd.
  8323 Aug
• 
  Quake IIPC, Linux, Mac +11 · id Software
  899 Dec
• 
  Gran TurismoPS1 · Polyphony Digital
  7323 Dec
• 
  Need for Speed IIPS1, PC · EA Vancouver
  7631 Mar
• 
  Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes BackPS1, PS3, PSP +1 · Naughty Dog
  831 Nov
• 
  FlightGearPC, Mac, Linux
  17 Jul
• 
  Star Fox 64N64, iQue Player, Wii +1 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
  8827 Apr
• 
  The Curse of Monkey IslandPC, Mac · Lucasfilm Games
  8531 Oct
• 
  Ultima OnlinePC, Linux · Origin Systems
  9624 Sep
• 
  Castlevania: Symphony of the NightPS1, Xbox 360, PSP +3 · Konami
  9220 Mar
• 
  Theme HospitalPC, DOS, PS1 +1 · Bullfrog Productions
  814 Feb
• 
  FIFA: Road to World Cup 98Genesis, GB, Saturn +4 · EA Vancouver
  8217 Jun
• 
  Mortal Kombat 4Arcade, N64, PS1 +2 · Midway Games
  6911 Sep
• 
  Final Fantasy TacticsPS1, PS3, PSP +6 · Square
  8620 Jun
• 
  Oddworld: Abe's OddyseeGB, PS1, PC +6 · Oddworld Inhabitants
  8331 Aug
• 
  RivenPC, Mac, PS1 +4 · Cyan Worlds
  8329 Oct
• 
  Diddy Kong RacingN64, DS · Rare Ltd.
  7921 Nov
• 
  Doom 64PC, N64, Switch +2 · Midway Games
  7631 Mar
• 
  Dungeon KeeperPC, DOS, Mac · Bullfrog Productions
  8426 Jun
• 
  BloodPC, DOS, Switch +4 · Monolith Productions
  8131 May
• 
  CarmageddonDOS, PC, Mac +5 · Stainless Games
  8017 Apr
• 
  Total AnnihilationPC, Mac · Cavedog Entertainment
  7930 Sep
• 
  Yoshi's StoryN64, Wii, Wii U · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
  7321 Dec
• 
  Croc: Legend of the GobbosPS1, Saturn, PC · Argonaut Games
  6929 Sep

Known only to the year

• 
  TORCSPC, Mac, cross-platform +1
• 
  IgnitionDOS, PC, Mac +1 · Unique Development Studios
  86
• 
  The Feeble FilesAmiga, PC, Mac +1 · Adventure Soft
• 
  Libero GrandeArcade, PS1 · Namco
• 
  The Simpsons: Virtual SpringfieldPC, Mac · Fox Interactive (pub.)
• 
  Shock TroopersArcade, NeoGeo, PS3 +8 · Saurus
  74
• 
  Final FurlongArcade · Namco
• Raiden Fighters 2Arcade, PC · Seibu Kaihatsu
• 
  Egypt 1156 B.C.PC, PS1 · Cryo Interactive
• 
  Screamer RallyPC, DOS · Milestone S.r.l.
• 
  Hollywood MonstersPC, iOS · Pendulo Studios, S.L.
• 
  Jack OrlandoDOS, PC, Mac +1 · TopWare Interactive
• 
  Pro Pinball: Timeshock!PS1, Mac, PC +3 · Empire Interactive (pub.)
• 
  SnakeMobile · Nokia (pub.)
  71
• 
  F1 Racing SimulationPC · Ubisoft
• 
  A2 RacerPC · Davilex Games
• 
  C-DogsDOS, Mac, PC +2
• 
  Dreams to RealityDOS, PC, PS1 · Cryo Interactive
• 
  Strikers 1945 IIArcade, PS1, Saturn +10 · Psikyo, City Connection
  69
• 
  Ultimate Race ProPC · Kalisto Entertainment
• 
  Descent to UndermountainDOS, PC · Interplay Entertainment
• 
  KatharsisDOS, PC · Metropolis Software
• 
  Rising LandsPC · Microids
• 
  The Adventures of Valdo and MariePC · Alexis Nolent
• 
  The 3rd MillenniumPC · Cryo Interactive
• Sítio do Picapau AmareloGenesis · Tectoy
• 
  OnEscapeeAmiga, PC, iOS +2 · Invictus Games
• 
  Rayman DesignerPC · Ubisoft Montpellier
• Nobunaga's Ambition: ShouseirokuPC
• 
  Men in Black: The GamePC, PS1
• Crime Crackers 2
• 
  Have a N.I.C.E. day!PC
• 
  Battleground 8: Prelude to WaterlooPC · TalonSoft
• 
  Auto DestructPS1
• Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Jūyūshi Inbō HenPS1
• 3D Ultra MinigolfPC · Sierra Entertainment
• 
  Mars RisingMac · Ambrosia Software
• 
  GAG The Impotent MysteryPC · Noviy Disk (pub.)
• Spectral ForcePS1 · Idea Factory (pub.)
• 
  Speedboat AttackPC · Criterion Games
• 
  Crusader: Adventure Out of TimePC, Mac · MC2 France
• 
  FIFA Soccer ManagerPC · EA Sports
• 
  @Card SD Gundam GaidenMac, Apple Pippin · Bandai
• Treasure HunterPC · Cryo Interactive
• 
  Panic ParkArcade · Bandai Namco Entertainment
• 
  Amulets & ArmorDOS, PC
• 大航海時代外伝PC
• IsakuDOS
• Kidō Senshi Z Gundam: Kōhen Uchū o KakeruSaturn · Bandai
• Jikkyō Powerful Pro Yakyū '97 KaimakubanSaturn
• 
  Chex Quest 2PC, DOS · Digital Café
• SwingPC, DOS, Java virtual machine · Software 2000
• History of the WorldPC · Eidos Interactive (pub.)
• 
  Strategy Challenges Collection 2: In the WildMac, PC · Edmark
• 
  Svea RikePC, Mac · Target Games, Korkeken Interactive Studio
• 
  BuccaneerPC
• 
  Planète BlupiPC, Linux, Web +1 · Epsitec SA
• Au Pays de VocabulonPC, Mac
• 
  Semper FiPC
• Iwatobi Penguin: Rocky × HopperPS1
• Moon ChildPC · Team Hoi
• 
  GookaPC · JRC Czech (pub.)
• 
  ZombievillePC, DOS
• No RespectPC · Appeal
• 
  Mobilesuit Gundam: White Base - The 13th Independent ForcePower Macintosh, Mac, Apple Pippin +1 · Bandai
• Galilei ja kadonneet lelutPC
• 
  Reader Rabbit ToddlerMac, PC
• Eat My DustPC
• 
  Judge DreddR-Zone, PS1
• Final Fantasy VI: The Interactive CG GameSGI Onyx
• Mobile Suit Gundam: Side Story III - Sabakareshi MonoSaturn · Bandai
• 
  Air Warrior IIPC
• 
  Orly's Draw-A-StoryMac, DOS, PC · ToeJam & Earl Productions
• 
  Muumit ja Taikurin hattuPC · WSOY (pub.)
• 
  The Great Battles of AlexanderPC
• 
  Steel Panthers III: Brigade Command – 1939–1999PC, DOS
• Kidō Senshi Z Gundam: Zenpen Zeta no KodōSaturn · Bandai
• 
  The Great Battles of HannibalPC
• Gordi's Magical Movie AdventurePC · Compedia
• SD Gundam: G CenturyPS1, Saturn · Bandai
• 
  Monty Python's The Meaning of LifePC · 7th Level
• 
  Attack Retrieve CapturePC · Total Entertainment Network (pub.)
• 
  Rock & Roll Racing 2: Red AsphaltPS1 · Interplay Entertainment
• 
  Redneck Deer Huntin'PC, Mac, Linux +1 · Gray Matter Interactive
• 
  The Smurfs' NightmareGB, GBC · VD-dev
• Heavy GearPC · Activision
• 
  MoleZDOS · Fractile Games
• 
  robotfindskittenLinux, DOS, ZX +4
• Power F1DOS · Krisalis Software
• Hollywood MogulPC
• Tobe! PolystarsArcade · Konami
• Mobile Suit Gundam: CG Visual CollectionPC, Power Macintosh · Bandai
• East FrontPC
• 
  ZapitalismPC, Mac · LavaMind
• Mobile Suit Gundam: Zion Dukedom Military-FilePC, Apple Pippin, Power Macintosh · Bandai
• SD Gundam WarsApple Pippin, Power Macintosh · Bandai
• 
  IMSA World Championship Racing
• DOKI DOKI PRETTY LEAGUEPC-98
• ハッピーホテル
• Zoku Hatsukoi Monogatari: Shūgaku RyokōSaturn
• 
  Man of WarDOS, PC
• 
  Front Page Sports: Ski RacingPC · Dynamix
• Enigma
• Super Robot ShootingPS1
• 
  Vlad Tepes DraculaPC
• Disney magico artistaPC
• 
  EdnaDOS
• Yūkyū GensōkyokuSaturn
• Hard BoiledPS1
• ゲゲゲの鬼太郎 (プレイステーション)
• 
  FightNJokesLinux, DOS, Xbox One +4 · Mental Drink
• IfMUDcross-platform
• Dragon's DreamSaturn
• 
  Action SuperCrossDOS, PC, Switch +2
• Momotaro Dentetsu 7
• 
  Ceremony of InnocencePC, Mac
• 超時空英雄傳說二－復仇魔神PC
• 
  Bazooka SueDOS · Starbyte
• Duke: Nuclear WinterPC
• 機動戦士Ζガンダム (プレイステーション)
• グリッツ ザ ピラミッドアドベンチャー
• The Stone
• GambysDOS
• Imo Hori Penta
• 
  AYSO Soccer '97DOS · Rage Games
• 
  UEFA Champions League 1996/97DOS · Krisalis Software
• 
  Spøgelse med forkølelsePC, iOS, Android
• VisionC64
• Marica: Shinjitsu no SekaiSaturn
• 
  Zero GunnerArcade · Psikyo
• PermonieAmiga
• 
  International Cricket CaptainPC, iOS, Android
• Your Interactive Pet DinosaurPC
• 18h39PC, Mac
• 
  DX Jinsei Game IISaturn, PS1
• Gary Gadget: Building CarsPC, Mac · Eld Interaktiv Produktions
• Alice on BorderlinesPS1
• 
  The Day the World BrokePC
• 
  Area DPC
• 
  Golden GatePC, Mac
• ワールド・ネバーランド 〜オルルド王国物語〜PC
• 
  Dragon DicePC
• 
  Jetfighter IIIDOS
• Klondike MoonPC, DOS
• 
  Ready to Read with PoohPC, Mac · Disney Interactive Studios
• NerfertitiPC · Colors Arti Multimediali
• Ganbare Goemon
• We Are AngelsPC
• Smuta: Living DeadPC
• 
  Forced Alliance: The Glarious MandatePC
• Competitie Manager 97/98PC
• 学校をつくろう!!
• 
  Pirates: Captain's QuestMac, PC
• The Masters Fighter
• Free Talk Studio ~Mari no Kimama na O-Shaberi~Saturn
• 
  Mag RacerDOS · Infinite Dreams Software
• Las aventuras de Manolo KabezaboloDOS
• Boggle CDROMPC
• 
  Santa Fe Mysteries: Sacred GroundPC, DOS, Mac
• 환세취호전Compile
• 
  Barbie StorymakerPC
• だいなあいらんPC
• All Dogs Go to Heaven Activity CenterPC
• 
  EntrepreneurPC
• SDガンダム GCENTURYSaturn
• Hummer
• Captain Gysi und das Raumschiff BonnDOS · Burns Games
• 
  Sign of the SunDOS
• Major Damage
• SpeedsterPC, PS1
• AlltynexPC
• Ridegear GuybravePS1
• 
  Anstoss 2PC · Ascaron
• Duke It Out In D.C.PC
• Cat the Ripper: 13-ninme no TanteishiPS1, Saturn
• 
  GothosMac, PC
• 
  Magic Fairy Tales: Barbie as RapunzelMac, PC
• 
  The Sacred PoolsPS1, Saturn · SegaSoft
• Haunted HousePC
• Alnam no Tsubasa: Shoujin no Sora no Kanata ePS1
• 
  Incubation: The Wilderness MissionsPC · Ubisoft Blue Byte
• 
  SverigejaktenMac, PC · Monsterland
• Duke Caribbean: Life's a BeachPC
• 装甲騎兵ボトムズ外伝 青の騎士ベルゼルガ物語
• Zero ZeroPC, Mac · Theresa Duncan, Nicholson NY
• 
  Mission: T.H.I.N.K.Mac, PC · The Learning Company
• PhotogenicSaturn
• XiomC64
• 甲子園V
• TargetPC
• 
  Enemy: Tempest of ViolenceAmiga · Anachronia
• Mobile Battleship NadesicoSaturn
• 
  Muzzle VelocityPC
• 
  StarshatterPC · Matrix Games (pub.)
• Koi no Summer Fantasy in Miyazaki SeagaiaSaturn
• Josefine på feriePC
• Mecanoid 97PC
• 毛利元就 誓いの三矢PC
• Leonardo da VinciPC
• 
  ABC Sports Indy RacingPC

Platforms

• PC 506
• PlayStation 280
• Mac 145
• Sega Saturn 123
• MS-DOS 121
• PlayStation Portable 76
• PlayStation 3 74
• Nintendo 64 66
• arcade video game machine 65
• Linux 50
• Android 28
• Super Nintendo (SNES) 25
• iOS 25
• Nintendo Switch 23
• Game Boy 21
• PlayStation 4 20