10 Best Games of All Time: We Just Can't Get Enough of These

From "The Last Of Us" to "Tetris," here is an exhaustive list of games that have and will likely continue to stand the test of time. Go through the list of these ten timeless games we've curated for you and decide which one is your favorite.

So many games; so little time. Out of the many incredible digital worlds out there, it can become challenging to decide what the best game is when one wants a night, day, or sometimes even a week of straight gaming.

However, some games stick out. And many in the gaming community would agree, with some naysayers, that these following exceptional games would fit the bill...

10. Pokemon LeafGreen

Nintendo Gameboy cartridges for Pokemon games. | Source: Unsplash

"Pokemon" is undoubtedly a massive franchise that many of us are nostalgically attached to. So when one of the classic games is upgraded, eyes will turn toward the new and improved toy.

"Pokemon LeafGreen" is a shiny renovation of the first "Pokemon Green." With over 12 million games sold, It includes many extra features like graphics and more spaces to explore the universe.

Beyond that, one of the most endearing add-ons is the ability to trade with fellow Pokemon enthusiasts if you are all within close range.

9. Tetris

Nintendo Gameboy Tetris cartridges. | Source: Unsplash

All the way from the mid-1980, and although significantly simple compared to today's array of gaming, Tetris has remained a beloved and relevant game.

It comes as no surprise that over 520 million copies of this game have been sold. It is a favorite in more than 230 countries, and it is played in 50 languages.

It is a game that forces the player to create puzzles quickly, leaving them frustrated yet enthralled.

8. Portal 2

The Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device from "Portal 2" | Source: youtube.com/Valve

"Portal 2" is a game in which the leading player goes up against GLaDOS, an artificial intelligence gone wild. This A.I. constantly jeers at the player as they attempt to solve a puzzle using their portal gun.

This addictive game is a fan favorite, with an average playtime of over 41 hours and more than 95% positive reviews.

This sequel to the first installment has new challenges, fresh and exciting characters, and further add-ons to the puzzle aspect of this unique gaming experience.

7. Minecraft

A character from "MineCraft." | Source: youtube.com/minecraft

Just like Tetris, Minecraft continues to be an all-time favorite. At its most basic level, one could describe the game as online world-building. One can create different structures, from houses to entire bases underwater and so much more.

In 2022 alone, this game had 173 million users per month. The game even has an education edition, which is played by about 35 million teachers and students worldwide.

The game is simply for fun, rather than beating anyone, with individuals either playing alone or using options to play with others online.

It can be used in creative mode without too many challenges in terms of surviving. However, there is a survival mode too, if one feels the need their gaming experience to be more realistic.

6. Super Metroid

The character Samus Aran from the game "Metroid." | Source: Unsplash

With excellent design and a fantastic ending, this 2D game with adventure leaves nothing lacking. The story follows Samus, who is trying to stop Space Pirate from using a baby Metroid for its powerful abilities.

When the game came out in 1994 in Japan, it sold about 530,000 copies - and by 2003, its popularity grew so much that it was awarded the Best Game of All Time in 2003 by the reputed gaming magazine "Electronic Gaming Monthly."

5. Elden Ring

The tarnished/the protagonist in "Elden Ring." | Source: youtube.com/BandaiNamcoEurope

When "Elden Ring," a role-playing action game, was being advertised, it was mainly known for its creators; fans waited with bated breath for the release of a game co-created by the legendary writers George R.R. Martin and Hidetaka Miyazaki.

The game only came out in February 2022, and with over 10 million units sold, it has already inching close to $500M in revenue.

The game met its fans' expectations and more, delivering a fantastic storyline and in-depth characters. It also continued to win various awards.

4. Halo: Combat Evolved

Master Chief from "Halo" | Source: youtube.com/Halo

"Halo: Combat Evolved" is a first-person shooter game where the main character, a Space Commander, collides in a world known as a Halo. Here he must fight the Covenants, which are aliens intent on genocide.

The game was released in 2001, and it has found a fanbase of millions in the past 2 decades.

3. Half-Life 2

Alyx Vance from "Half Life 2" | Source: youtube.com/Valve

"Half-Life 2" picks up where the first game left off. The character that the player takes on, Gordon Freeman, wakes up from a slumber or stasis that he was put in for two decades at the end of the first game. He opens his eyes only to find that he is in a whole new world.

"Half Life 2" has been winning fans since 2014 - with more than 16 Million units sold and and average playtime of over 30 hours.

2. The Last of Us

Joel from "The Last of Us" | Source: youtube.com/Playstation

Gamers and non-gamers alike have been flocking to the HBO series "The Last of Us," based on the storyline of the top-rated game of the same name.

The story follows characters Joel and the young Ellie, who he snuck out of a militarized quarantine, with the young girl perhaps acting as the key to saving humanity.

1.The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)

Zelda from "The Legend of Zelda" | Source: youtube.com/NintendoAmerica

There are numerous "The Legend of Zelda" games, yet this remains the most acclaimed and popular so far. It has won multiple awards while sweeping through the in awe gaming community.

While this game sticks out from the rest in many ways, it does still follow the general storyline of the game; Link and Princess Zelda versus the power-hungry Ganon or Ganondorf. This decision leaves some well-needed familiarity for dedicated players of the franchise.

This game is undoubtedly winning the popularity race, with the player count going as high as 29 million as recorded in December 2022, and about 90% of Nintendo Twitch owners opting for the game.

While these games are popular among the majority, there is always debate in the gaming community about which game comes first, with many valuing different aspects of gaming over others.

Some find the design to be important, others the storyline, while many focus on the world-building.

Whatever the preference, the astonishing variety in games and opinions makes it exciting and even more fun to explore different digital realities, old and new.