Top 10 Greatest Video Games of All Time (Ranked by Community Vote, 2024 Edition)

How were these video games ranked? This list weighs cultural impact, critical consensus (via Metacritic and OpenCritic), commercial longevity, and gameplay innovation. Games that invented or permanently redefined entire genres received the strongest consideration.

Why do newer games like Baldur's Gate 3 appear alongside 1980s classics? Timelessness is measured by influence, not age. A 2023 title that rewrites the rules for an entire genre earns its place next to a 1988 platformer.

Can I vote to change the ranking? Yes! Every visitor can cast a vote. Scroll up and click the vote button next to any game — your picks move the ranking in real time.

Where can I read more about these games? Each game entry links to its publisher page and major review aggregators so you can dig deeper before you decide.

What criteria determined this list? Each title was evaluated on cultural impact, critical acclaim, innovation at release, and lasting influence on subsequent games and entire genres.

Why are newer games like Baldur's Gate 3 included alongside 1980s classics? Timelessness is judged by how much a game advanced its genre, not solely by age. Baldur's Gate 3 raised the bar for RPG storytelling in the same way Tetris raised the bar for accessible game design.

Can I affect the ranking? Yes — use the vote buttons next to each title to push your favourites higher. Rankings update in real time based on community votes.

### What is considered the greatest video game of all time? There is no single answer — it depends on genre, era, and what you value most. Among open-world and RPG fans, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are frequent top picks, while Tetris and Super Mario Bros. 3 dominate discussions of pure game design.

### Which video game has sold the most copies? Minecraft leads with more than 300 million copies sold across all platforms, followed by Tetris with over 520 million downloads across every version combined.

### What is the newest game on this list? Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) is the most recent addition. It swept every major Game of the Year award that year.

### How was this list ranked? The ranking is driven entirely by community votes — scroll up, tap the vote button on each entry, and the list reorders in real time so the games fans love most rise to the top.

### Are indie games included on this list? This particular ranking focuses on the most influential titles across all of gaming history. Indie standouts can earn a spot on our other Top 10 lists — check the related rankings below.