1999

1,142 video games came out in 1999, among them Counter-Strike, Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings and Grand Theft Auto 2.

By month

• January42 games
• February43 games
• March80 games
• April54 games
• May44 games
• June50 games
• July71 games
• August53 games
• September74 games
• October104 games
• November103 games
• December111 games

Best rated games of 1999

1. 
   Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of ErathiaPC, Linux, Mac +2 · New World Computing
   9328 Feb
2. 
   Age of Empires II: The Age of KingsPC, Mac, PS2 · Ensemble Studios, Hidden Path Entertainment
   9227 Sep
3. 
   Sid Meier's Alpha CentauriPC, Mac, Linux · Firaxis Games
   929 Feb
4. 
   System Shock 2PC, Mac, Linux +5 · Irrational Games, Looking Glass Studios
   9211 Aug
5. 
   Discworld NoirPC, PS1 · Perfect Entertainment
   925 Jul
6. 
   Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly CaliberN64, Wii, Wii U · Quest
   9214 Jul
7. 
   Harvest Moon 64N64, Wii U · Marvelous Entertainment
   905 Feb
8. 
   Championship Manager: Season 99/00PC, Mac · Sports Interactive
   903 Dec
9. 
   Might and Magic VII: For Blood and HonorPC · New World Computing
   8931 May
10. 
    Star Wars: X-Wing AlliancePC, DOS · Totally Games
    8928 Feb
11. 
    Fire Emblem: Thracia 776SNES, Wii, Wii U +1 · Intelligent Systems
    891 Sep
12. 
    Counter-StrikePC, Mac, Linux +1 · Valve Corporation
    8819 Jun
13. 
    Planescape: TormentPC, Linux, Mac +1 · Black Isle Studios
    8812 Dec
14. 
    MechWarrior 3PC · Zipper Interactive
    881999
15. 
    Rage of Mages II: NecromancerPC · Nival
    8815 Apr
16. 
    Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000PC
    8810 Oct
17. 
    Pokémon SilverGBC, 3DS · Game Freak
    8821 Nov
18. 
    Quake III ArenaPC, Amiga, DOS +10 · id Software
    872 Dec
19. 
    Pokémon GoldGBC, 3DS · Game Freak
    8721 Nov
20. 
    ShenmueDreamcast, PS4, Xbox One +1 · Sega AM2
    8629 Dec
21. 
    PharaohPC · Impressions Games, BreakAway Games
    862 Nov
22. 
    Harvest Moon: Back to NaturePS1, PS3, PSP · Victor Interactive Software
    8616 Dec
23. 
    Dungeon Keeper 2PC · Bullfrog Productions
    8625 Jun
24. 
    Jagged Alliance 2PC, Linux, Mac · Sir-Tech
    8619 Apr
25. 
    Valkyrie ProfilePS1, iOS, PS4 +3 · tri-Ace
    8622 Dec
26. 
    OutcastPC, PS4 · Appeal
    8625 Jun
27. 
    Virtua TennisArcade, Dreamcast, PC +2 · Sega AM3
    86Dec 1999
28. 
    Chrono CrossPC, PS1, PS3 +4 · Square
    8518 Nov
29. 
    Mobil 1 Rally ChampionshipPC, PS1 · Magnetic Fields
    8519 Nov
30. 
    Silent HillPC, PS1, PS3 +1 · Konami, Team Silent
    8423 Feb

Most talked about

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  Counter-StrikePC, Mac, Linux +1 · Valve Corporation
  8819 Jun
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  Age of Empires II: The Age of KingsPC, Mac, PS2 · Ensemble Studios, Hidden Path Entertainment
  9227 Sep
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  Grand Theft Auto 2PS1, GBC, PC +1 · Rockstar North
  7030 Sep
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  Final Fantasy VIIIPC, PS1, PS3 +3 · Square
  8211 Feb
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  Resident Evil 3: NemesisPS1, PC, Dreamcast +3 · Capcom
  8122 Sep
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  Silent HillPC, PS1, PS3 +1 · Konami, Team Silent
  8423 Feb
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  Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of ErathiaPC, Linux, Mac +2 · New World Computing
  9328 Feb
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  Half-Life: Opposing ForcePC, Mac, Linux · Gearbox Software
  8010 Nov
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  Quake III ArenaPC, Amiga, DOS +10 · id Software
  872 Dec
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  Crash Team RacingPS1, PS3, PSP +1 · Naughty Dog
  8430 Sep
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  Unreal TournamentPC, Linux, Mac +2 · Epic Games
  8422 Nov
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  Super Smash Bros.N64, Wii · HAL Laboratory
  8121 Jan
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  Donkey Kong 64N64, Wii U, Switch +1 · Rare Ltd.
  7422 Nov
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  Team Fortress ClassicPC, Mac, Linux · Valve Corporation
  717 Apr
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  Planescape: TormentPC, Linux, Mac +1 · Black Isle Studios
  8812 Dec
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  Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!PS1, PSP, PS3 · Insomniac Games
  802 Nov
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  Gran Turismo 2PS1 · Polyphony Digital
  8211 Dec
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  Rayman 2: The Great EscapePC, PS1, Dreamcast +9 · Ubisoft Montpellier
  8021 Oct
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  Tomb Raider: The Last RevelationPC, PS1, Dreamcast +3 · Core Design
  7624 Nov
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  Crazy TaxiArcade, Dreamcast, PS2 +7 · Sega AM3
  7412 Feb
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  Sid Meier's Alpha CentauriPC, Mac, Linux · Firaxis Games
  929 Feb
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  Chrono CrossPC, PS1, PS3 +4 · Square
  8518 Nov
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  Medal of HonorPS1, PS3, PSP · Danger Close Games
  7731 Oct
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  Need for Speed: High StakesPS1, PC · EA Vancouver
  7324 Mar
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  EverQuestPC, Mac · Daybreak Game Company
  7216 Mar
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  RollerCoaster TycoonPC, Xbox, iOS +1 · Frontier Developments, Chris Sawyer
  8231 Mar
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  Command & Conquer: Tiberian SunPC · Westwood Studios
  8220 Aug
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  Pokémon StadiumN64 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development, HAL Laboratory
  7330 Apr
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  KanonPC, Dreamcast, iOS +3 · Key
  4 Jun
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  SimCity 3000PC, Mac, Linux +2 · Maxis
  8131 Jan

Known only to the year

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  Little Fighter 2PC · Marti Wong
  83
• 
  The Typing of the DeadArcade, Dreamcast, PC +2 · Sega Wow
  66
• 
  ArcomagePC · New World Computing
• 
  MechWarrior 3PC · Zipper Interactive
  88
• 
  Atlantis IIMac, PC, iOS · Cryo Interactive
• 
  Cruis'n ExoticaArcade, GBC, N64 · Midway Games
• 
  Wild Metal CountryPC, Dreamcast · Rockstar North
• 
  Battlezone II: Combat CommanderPC · Pandemic Studios
• 
  Supreme SnowboardingPC · Housemarque
• 
  Bionic Commando: Elite ForcesGBC, 3DS · Nintendo Software Technology
• Virtual SailorPC
• 
  EgobooPC, Mac, Linux
• 
  EZ2DJArcade
• 
  Martial MastersArcade · International Games System
• Taiko Risshiden IIIPC
• Nobunaga's Ambition: ReppudenPC
• 
  Carom3dPC
• GeneralPC · Elemental Games
• 大航海時代IV PORTO ESTADOPC
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  Sega Marine FishingArcade, Dreamcast, PC · Sega Wow
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  Silent ScopeArcade, Dreamcast, PS2 +2 · Konami
• 
  Landing High JapanArcade · Taito
• 
  Y2K: The GamePC · Interplay Entertainment (pub.)
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  Power ShovelArcade, PS1, PC · Taito
• 
  Battleground 9: ChickamaugaPC · TalonSoft
• 
  Paris 1313PC · Canal+ (pub.)
• 
  RC de Go!Arcade, PS1, PC
• 
  Virus: It is AwarePS1 · Cryo Interactive
• 
  The ClueFinders 6th Grade Adventures: The Empire of the Plant PeoplePC, Mac · The Learning Company
• 
  The Guardian of DarknessPS1, PC · Cryo Interactive
• 
  Islamic FunPC · Innovative Minds
• 
  Drop ManiaPC · Ninai Games
• 
  PhysicusPC, Mac · Braingame Publishing
• 
  Argentum OnlinePC
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  Black Moon ChroniclesPC · Cryo Interactive
• StoneAgePC
• 
  Jambo! SafariArcade, Wii, DS · Sega AM2
• リトル・ウィッチ パルフェPC
• 
  Strikers 1945 IIIArcade, Android, iOS +4 · Psikyo, City Connection
• 
  Jane's F/A-18PC · Jane's Combat Simulations
• Super Hero OperationsPS1 · Banpresto
• 
  Austin Powers: Operation TriviaMac
• スーパーロボット大戦コンプリートボックス
• 
  Jane's USAFPC · Electronic Arts (pub.)
• 
  Asterix: The Gallic WarPS1, PC
  70
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  Moon WhistlePC · indie game (pub.)
• 
  Rev Limit
• 
  Harley-Davidson: Race Across AmericaPC, GBC · Canopy Games
• 
  Jazz Jackrabbit 3PC
• 
  Official Formula One RacingPC
• Darkness Falls: The CrusadeMythic Entertainment
• 
  Luftwaffe CommanderPC · Strategic Simulations (pub.)
• 
  Tee OffDreamcast
• 
  Charge'n BlastArcade, Dreamcast · CRI Middleware, SIMS Co., Ltd.
• Million HitsNamco (pub.)
• リトル・ウィッチ レネット 〜スワンの涙ラプソディ〜PC
• Bakuhashi senki Metal Walker
• Transformer: Beast Wars Metals 64N64 · Locomotive
• Shui Hu Feng Yun ZhuanGenesis
• Super Robot Wars CompactWonderSwan
• 
  Actua Golf 3PS1, PC · Gremlin Interactive
• 信長の野望 for ワンダースワンWonderSwan
• East Front IIPC
• 
  InfantryPC · Daybreak Game Company (pub.)
• 
  Fighter Squadron: The Screamin' Demons Over EuropePC · Parsoft Interactive
• Monster Complete World
• Gallop Racer 3PS1, ZN-1
• SD Gundam: Gashapon Senki - Episode OneWonderSwan · Bandai
• 
  Expert PoolPC
• ArtifactPC
• 
  X-TensionPC · Egosoft
• 
  Stephen King's F13PC, Mac · Presto Studios
• 
  Top Gear PocketGBC · Vision Works
• 
  The Forgotten: It BeginsMac, PC · Ransom Interactive
• 
  Nations: Fighter CommandPC
• 
  The War in HeavenPC · Activision (pub.)
• AlphabetPC, Mac
• 
  The Oregon Trail 4th EditionMac, PC · Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium
• MalkariPC · Interactive Magic
• Super Robot Wars Link BattlerGBC
• 
  Cool PoolPC · Sierra Entertainment
• BaldrheadPC · Giga (pub.)
• MeiKing
• VenicePC · Cryo Interactive
• 
  T-Zer0Amiga
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  North vs. South: The Great American Civil WarPC · Interactive Magic (pub.)
• Power Pro Kun PocketGB, GBC · Konami Computer Entertainment Studio, Pawapuro Production
• Valgetal
• ロイヤルブラッドII 〜ディナール王国年代記〜PC
• Favorite DearPC, PS1
• 
  BabyzPC · PF Magic
• 
  Close Combat: Battle of the BulgePC
• Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Eagle WatchPC · Red Storm Entertainment
• 
  Inherent Evil: The Haunted HotelPC · Eclipse Software
• 
  Speed DemonsPC · Microids (pub.)
• 
  Garfield's Mad About CatsPC, Mac
• The ClueFinders Math AdventuresPC · The Learning Company
• 
  DreamLand: Final SolutionPC
• 
  Traitors GatePC, Mac
• 
  Evel KnievelGBC · Rockstar Lincoln
• Space Battleship Yamato: Harukanaru Hoshi Iscandar
• 
  GP 500PC · Krome Studios Melbourne
• 
  UniBallPC, Linux
• 
  Chicken Invaders 0PC
  72
• グランデュエル〜深きダンジョンの秘宝〜
• Lunatix Online: Global Insanity CrisisWeb
• 
  Action Man: Raid on Island XPC · Intelligent Games
• 
  Avalon Hill's Diplomacy
• Bygg båtar med Mulle MeckPC, Mac · Levande Böcker (pub.)
• Momotaro Dentetsu V
• 
  Sonic & Garfield PackPC
• Captain Love
• Julens hjältarPC, Mac · Korkeken Interactive Studio
• 勇者王ガオガイガー BLOCKADED NUMBERS
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  Arthur's 1st GradePC
• 决战朝鲜PC
• 
  Extreme BullriderPC · Radish Works
• KarusellstötenPC · Sveriges Television, BRIO (pub.)
• 爭戰天下PC
• チャルメラ (ゲーム)
• ザ・グレイトバトルPOCKET
• Madeline 1st and 2nd Grade Reading
• F.A. ManagerPS1 · Eidos Interactive (pub.)
• 
  Links LS 2000Mac, PC
• 装甲騎兵ボトムズ 鋼鉄の軍勢
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  Tides of WarPC · Atari, Inc. (pub.)
• BeatmaniaPS1
• Mystic Ark: Maboroshi GekijouEnix (pub.)
• Reader Rabbit Playtime for BabyMac
• Lの季節 〜A piece of memories〜
• マリア2 受胎告知の謎PC
• Quake 3: Arena (Elite Edition)Linux
• Dzsikkjó Powerful Pro jakjú ’99 kaimaku-ban
• 萬王之王 (線上遊戲)
• ピクシーガーデンPC
• 謎王pocketWonderSwan
• Pixeline i SommerhusetPC, Mac · Studio 1-2
• PAQAPS1
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  Myth: The Total CodexPC, Mac
• 
  CFL Football '99PC
• Xena: Warrior Princess - Death in ChainsPC
• Goofy Golf DeluxePC, Mac
• RELICS -The recur of ORIGINPC
• SDガンダムエモーショナルジャムWonderSwan
• 真・魔装機神 PANZER WARFARE
• 
  Spellbinder: The Nexus ConflictPC · Mythic Entertainment
• リトルマジック (アルトロン)
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  Hunter, in DarknessPC, Mac, Linux · Andrew Plotkin
• Kaito Ranma MiyabiPS1
• Madeline 1st and 2nd Grade MathPC, Mac
• ことぶきグランプリ〜めざせ原チャリキング〜
• Device ReignSaturn
• 
  Disney's Animated Storybook: Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too
• Mobile Battleship Nadesico: The MissionDreamcast
• SDガンダム ガシャポン戦記 Episode OneWonderSwan
• ピノッチアのみる夢
• ワールド・ネバーランド2 〜プルト共和国物語〜PC
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  Blue's Treasure HuntMac
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  Mission Kellogg’sPC
• 三國志InternetPC
• DeathgroundMac
• Bishōjo Hanafuda Kikō: Michinoku Hitō Koi MonogatariSaturn
• Tellurian DefensePC
• 探偵神宮寺三郎 アーリーコレクション
• Math Blaster for 1st GradePC
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  Wall Street Trader 2000PC · Monte Cristo
• 
  Backstreet Boys: Puzzles in MotionMac, PC, iOS · Ravensburger Interactive Media
• 
  Live Wire!PS1
• Nainai No Mei-TanteiPS1
• Good Night Mr. SnoozlebergiOS · Sarbakan
• WebmasterMac, PC
• МенскPC, DOS
• Rummel & Rabalder: SkumCity
• かえるの絵本 〜なくした記憶を求めて〜
• Dylan Dog - Horror Luna ParkPC
• Brave FirefightersArcade · Sega (pub.)
• Rayman CPDOS
• 日露戦争PC
• Fire Pro Wrestling G
• Pettsons julspelBokförlaget Opal, Gammafon (pub.)
• Panekit
• バルディッシュ クロムフォードの住人たちImagineer (pub.)
• 有限会社地球防衛隊
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  Sega SwirlPC, Dreamcast
• Puzzle ManiaPS1
• 
  Saints of VirtuePC
• ゲッターロボ大決戦!
• 倫敦精霊探偵団
• ChessmasterGBC
• X:treme Flight Pack: Time to Take ControlPC
• Slam Tilt ResurrectionPC
• Xena: Warrior Princess - Girls Just Wanna Have FunPC
• Elmo's Number JourneyPS1, N64
• Fem myror är fler än fyra elefanter - första delenYoung Genius (pub.)
• Poyon no Dungeon Room
• Astérix: The Gallic WarPC, PS1
• エアーズ (ゲーム)
• 
  Fire and DarknessPC · Singularity Software
• Bubblen No KuruKuru Jump!
• ソウ楽都市OSAKA

Platforms

• PC 523
• PlayStation 339
• Dreamcast 130
• Nintendo 64 123
• Mac 106
• Game Boy Color 93
• arcade video game machine 86
• PlayStation Portable 81
• PlayStation 3 73
• Linux 44
• iOS 41
• PlayStation 2 35
• Android 26
• Nintendo Switch 24
• WonderSwan 22
• PlayStation 4 17