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TopTenREVIEWS top PC video game of of 1997 is Age of Empires.

Top Games of 1997

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1Age of Empires is the #1 ranked PC video game title of 1997Age of EmpiresAge of Empires scores a combined 3.5821 out of 4 stars
3.5821
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NAReal Time Strategy1-8n/aAge of Empires is a Historic Real-Time Strategy game developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios more...
2Fallout is the #2 ranked PC video game title of 1997FalloutFallout scores a combined 3.4484 out of 4 stars
3.4484
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NARPG1n/aFallout is a Computer Role-Playing game developed by Black Isle Studios and published by Interplay more...
3Myth: The Fallen Lords is the #3 ranked PC video game title of 1997Myth: The Fallen LordsMyth: The Fallen Lords scores a combined 3.4469 out of 4 stars
3.4469
13
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NAReal Time Strategy1-8+n/aMyth: The Fallen Lords is a Real-Time Strategy game developed by Bungie Software and published by Bungie Software more...
4The Curse of Monkey Island is the #4 ranked PC video game title of 1997The Curse of Monkey IslandThe Curse of Monkey Island scores a combined 3.4138 out of 4 stars
3.4138
14
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NAAdventure1 $34.90 The Curse of Monkey Island is a Adventure game developed by LucasArts and published by LucasArts more...
5Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II is the #5 ranked PC video game title of 1997Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces IIStar Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II scores a combined 3.3502 out of 4 stars
3.3502
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NAFirst Person Shooter1-8+n/aStar Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II is a Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter game developed by LucasArts and published by LucasArts more...
6Blade Runner is the #6 ranked PC video game title of 1997Blade RunnerBlade Runner scores a combined 3.3457 out of 4 stars
3.3457
14
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NAAdventure1n/aBlade Runner is a Sci-Fi Adventure game developed by Westwood Studios and published by Westwood Studios more...
7Total Annihilation is the #7 ranked PC video game title of 1997Total AnnihilationTotal Annihilation scores a combined 3.3213 out of 4 stars
3.3213
17
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TReal Time Strategy1-8+n/aTotal Annihilation is a Sci-Fi Real-Time Strategy game developed by Cavedog Ent. and published by Humongous Entertainment more...
8The Last Express is the #8 ranked PC video game title of 1997The Last ExpressThe Last Express scores a combined 3.2258 out of 4 stars
3.2258
12
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NAAdventure1n/aThe Last Express is a Adventure game developed by Smoking Car Prod. and published by Broderbund more...
9Quake II is the #9 ranked PC video game title of 1997Quake IIQuake II scores a combined 3.2230 out of 4 stars
3.2230
10
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MFirst Person Shooter1-8+n/aQuake II is a Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter game developed by id Software and published by Activision more...
10Dungeon Keeper is the #10 ranked PC video game title of 1997Dungeon KeeperDungeon Keeper scores a combined 3.0486 out of 4 stars
3.0486
7
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NAReal Time Strategy1-4n/aDungeon Keeper is a Real-Time Strategy game developed by Bullfrog Prod. and published by Electronic Arts more...
11Seven Kingdoms is the #11 ranked PC video game title of 1997Seven KingdomsSeven Kingdoms scores a combined 2.9720 out of 4 stars
2.9720
13
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NAReal Time Strategyn/aSeven Kingdoms is a Strategy game developed by Enlight Software and published by Interactive Magic more...
12Longbow 2 is the #12 ranked PC video game title of 1997Longbow 2Longbow 2 scores a combined 2.9717 out of 4 stars
2.9717
6
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NAFlight1-4n/aLongbow 2 is a Helicopter Sim game developed by Jane's Combat and published by Electronic Arts more...
13Zork Grand Inquisitor is the #13 ranked PC video game title of 1997Zork Grand InquisitorZork Grand Inquisitor scores a combined 2.8620 out of 4 stars
2.8620
10
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NAAdventure1-2n/aZork Grand Inquisitor is a Adventure game developed by Activision and published by Activision more...
14Carmageddon is the #14 ranked PC video game title of 1997CarmageddonCarmageddon scores a combined 2.8583 out of 4 stars
2.8583
6
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TRacing1-8n/aCarmageddon is a Mission-based Driving game developed by SCi and published by Interplay more...
15MDK is the #15 ranked PC video game title of 1997MDKMDK scores a combined 2.8200 out of 4 stars
2.8200
7
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TAction1n/aMDK is a Action game developed by Shiny and published by Playmates more...
16Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror is the #16 ranked PC video game title of 1997Broken Sword: The Smoking MirrorBroken Sword: The Smoking Mirror scores a combined 2.7543 out of 4 stars
2.7543
15
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NAAdventure1n/aBroken Sword: The Smoking Mirror is a Adventure game developed by Revolution Soft. and published by Virgin Interactive more...
17Blood is the #17 ranked PC video game title of 1997BloodBlood scores a combined 2.7320 out of 4 stars
2.7320
10
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NAFirst Person Shooter1-8n/aBlood is a Modern First-Person Shooter game developed by Monolith and published by GT Interactive more...
18Oddworld: Abes Oddysee is the #18 ranked PC video game title of 1997Oddworld: Abes OddyseeOddworld: Abes Oddysee scores a combined 2.7286 out of 4 stars
2.7286
7
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NAPlatform1n/aOddworld: Abes Oddysee is a 2D Platformer game developed by Oddworld and published by GT Interactive more...
19NHL 98 is the #19 ranked PC video game title of 1997NHL 98NHL 98 scores a combined 2.7067 out of 4 stars
2.7067
6
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ESports1-8n/aNHL 98 is a Ice Hockey Sim game developed by EA Sports and published by Electronic Arts more...
20Sid Meiers Gettysburg! is the #20 ranked PC video game title of 1997Sid Meiers Gettysburg!Sid Meiers Gettysburg! scores a combined 2.6300 out of 4 stars
2.6300
4
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NAReal Time Strategy1-8n/aSid Meiers Gettysburg! is a Strategy game developed by Firaxis Games and published by Electronic Arts more...
21Magic: The Gathering is the #21 ranked PC video game title of 1997Magic: The GatheringMagic: The Gathering scores a combined 2.6086 out of 4 stars
2.6086
7
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NAReal Time Strategy1n/aMagic: The Gathering is a Strategy game developed by Atari and published by Atari more...
22Wing Commander: Prophecy is the #22 ranked PC video game title of 1997Wing Commander: ProphecyWing Commander: Prophecy scores a combined 2.5838 out of 4 stars
2.5838
8
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NAAction1n/aWing Commander: Prophecy is a Space Combat Sim game developed by Electronic Arts and published by Electronic Arts more...
23SafeCracker is the #23 ranked PC video game title of 1997SafeCrackerSafeCracker scores a combined 2.5792 out of 4 stars
2.5792
12
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NAAdventuren/aSafeCracker is a Adventure game developed by Daydream Software and published by DreamCatcher Interactive more...
24Worms 2 is the #24 ranked PC video game title of 1997Worms 2Worms 2 scores a combined 2.5720 out of 4 stars
2.5720
5
reviews
NAReal Time Strategyn/aWorms 2 is a Strategy game developed by Team17 and published by Atari more...
25Outlaws is the #25 ranked PC video game title of 1997OutlawsOutlaws scores a combined 2.5514 out of 4 stars
2.5514
7
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NAAction1-8n/aOutlaws is a Action game developed by LucasArts and published by LucasArts more...
26Tomb Raider 2 is the #26 ranked PC video game title of 1997Tomb Raider 2Tomb Raider 2 scores a combined 2.5480 out of 4 stars
2.5480
5
reviews
NAAction1n/aTomb Raider 2 is a Modern Action Adventure game developed by Core Design Ltd. and published by Eidos Interactive more...
27Resident Evil is the #27 ranked PC video game title of 1997Resident EvilResident Evil scores a combined 2.5286 out of 4 stars
2.5286
7
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MAction1n/aResident Evil is a Horror Action Adventure game developed by Capcom and published by Virgin Interactive more...
28Achtung! Spitfire is the #28 ranked PC video game title of 1997Achtung! SpitfireAchtung! Spitfire scores a combined 2.4886 out of 4 stars
2.4886
7
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NAReal Time Strategy1-2n/aAchtung! Spitfire is a Strategy game developed by Big Time Software and published by Avalon Hill more...
29Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Price of Loyalty is the #29 ranked PC video game title of 1997Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Price of LoyaltyHeroes of Might and Magic II: The Price of Loyalty scores a combined 2.4600 out of 4 stars
2.4600
4
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NAReal Time Strategy1-8n/aHeroes of Might and Magic II: The Price of Loyalty is a Strategy game developed by Cyberlore Studios and published by 3DO more...
30Incubation is the #30 ranked PC video game title of 1997IncubationIncubation scores a combined 2.4600 out of 4 stars
2.4600
5
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NAReal Time Strategy1-4n/aIncubation is a Strategy game developed by Blue Byte and published by Blue Byte more...
31Star Wars X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter is the #31 ranked PC video game title of 1997Star Wars X-Wing vs. TIE FighterStar Wars X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter scores a combined 2.4600 out of 4 stars
2.4600
7
reviews
NAAction1-8n/aStar Wars X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter is a Space Combat Sim game developed by Totally Games and published by LucasArts more...
32Dark Earth is the #32 ranked PC video game title of 1997Dark EarthDark Earth scores a combined 2.4478 out of 4 stars
2.4478
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NAAdventure1n/aDark Earth is a Adventure game developed by Kalisto and published by Atari more...
33EF2000 v2.0 is the #33 ranked PC video game title of 1997EF2000 v2.0EF2000 v2.0 scores a combined 2.4400 out of 4 stars
2.4400
2
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NAFlight1-8n/aEF2000 v2.0 is a Jet Sim game developed by Digital Image and published by Ocean more...
34Jack Nicklaus 5 is the #34 ranked PC video game title of 1997Jack Nicklaus 5Jack Nicklaus 5 scores a combined 2.4275 out of 4 stars
2.4275
4
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NASports1-4n/aJack Nicklaus 5 is a Golf Sim game developed by Eclipse Software and published by Accolade more...
35X-COM: Apocalypse is the #35 ranked PC video game title of 1997X-COM: ApocalypseX-COM: Apocalypse scores a combined 2.4100 out of 4 stars
2.4100
4
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NATurn Based Strategy1n/aX-COM: Apocalypse is a Sci-Fi Turn-Based Strategy game developed by Culture Brain and published by Atari more...
36Moto Racer is the #36 ranked PC video game title of 1997Moto RacerMoto Racer scores a combined 2.4050 out of 4 stars
2.4050
6
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ERacing1-8n/aMoto Racer is a Motorcycle Racing game developed by Delphine Soft. and published by Electronic Arts more...
37Claw is the #37 ranked PC video game title of 1997ClawClaw scores a combined 2.4000 out of 4 stars
2.4000
2
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NAAction1-8+n/aClaw is a Action game developed by Takarajimasha and published by Monolith Productions more...
38Meridian 59 is the #38 ranked PC video game title of 1997Meridian 59Meridian 59 scores a combined 2.3900 out of 4 stars
2.3900
3
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NARPGMmon/aMeridian 59 is a Role-Playing game developed by 3DO and published by 3DO more...
39Hexen II is the #39 ranked PC video game title of 1997Hexen IIHexen II scores a combined 2.3800 out of 4 stars
2.3800
6
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NAFirst Person Shooter1-8+n/aHexen II is a Fantasy First-Person Shooter game developed by Raven Software and published by Activision more...
40Redneck Rampage is the #40 ranked PC video game title of 1997Redneck RampageRedneck Rampage scores a combined 2.3783 out of 4 stars
2.3783
6
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NAFirst Person Shooter1-8n/aRedneck Rampage is a Modern First-Person Shooter game developed by Xatrix and published by Interplay more...
41Quake Mission Pack: Scourge of Armagon is the #41 ranked PC video game title of 1997Quake Mission Pack: Scourge of ArmagonQuake Mission Pack: Scourge of Armagon scores a combined 2.3600 out of 4 stars
2.3600
4
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NAAction1-8+n/aQuake Mission Pack: Scourge of Armagon is a Action game developed by Hipnotic Int. and published by Activision more...
42Interstate 76 is the #42 ranked PC video game title of 1997Interstate 76Interstate 76 scores a combined 2.3588 out of 4 stars
2.3588
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NAAction1-8n/aInterstate 76 is a Car Combat game developed by Activision and published by Activision more...
43The Space Bar is the #43 ranked PC video game title of 1997The Space BarThe Space Bar scores a combined 2.3560 out of 4 stars
2.3560
5
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NAAdventure1n/aThe Space Bar is a Adventure game developed by Boffo Games and published by Rocket Science Games more...
44Close Combat II: A Bridge Too Far is the #44 ranked PC video game title of 1997Close Combat II: A Bridge Too FarClose Combat II: A Bridge Too Far scores a combined 2.3400 out of 4 stars
2.3400
4
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NATurn Based Strategy1-2n/aClose Combat II: A Bridge Too Far is a Historic Turn-Based Strategy game developed by Atomic Games and published by Microsoft Game Studios more...
45Warlords III: Reign of Heroes is the #45 ranked PC video game title of 1997Warlords III: Reign of HeroesWarlords III: Reign of Heroes scores a combined 2.3280 out of 4 stars
2.3280
5
reviews
NAReal Time Strategy1-8n/aWarlords III: Reign of Heroes is a Strategy game developed by Strategic Studies and published by Broderbund more...
46Quake Mission Pack: Dissolution of Eternity is the #46 ranked PC video game title of 1997Quake Mission Pack: Dissolution of EternityQuake Mission Pack: Dissolution of Eternity scores a combined 2.3267 out of 4 stars
2.3267
3
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NAAction1-8+n/aQuake Mission Pack: Dissolution of Eternity is a Action game developed by Rogue Ent. and published by Activision more...
47688(I) Hunter/Killer is the #47 ranked PC video game title of 1997688(I) Hunter/Killer688(I) Hunter/Killer scores a combined 2.3175 out of 4 stars
2.3175
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ESimulation1-8n/a688(I) Hunter/Killer is a Submarine Sim game developed by Sonalysts and published by Electronic Arts more...
48Shadow Warrior is the #48 ranked PC video game title of 1997Shadow WarriorShadow Warrior scores a combined 2.3160 out of 4 stars
2.3160
5
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NAAction1-8n/aShadow Warrior is a Action game developed by 3D Realms and published by GT Interactive more...
49Animaniacs Game Pack is the #49 ranked PC video game title of 1997Animaniacs Game PackAnimaniacs Game Pack scores a combined 2.3000 out of 4 stars
2.3000
1
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NAn/aAnimaniacs Game Pack is a Miscellaneous game developed by Knowledge Adv. and published by Knowledge Adventure Inc. more...
50Command & Conquer Gold Edition is the #50 ranked PC video game title of 1997Command & Conquer Gold EditionCommand & Conquer Gold Edition scores a combined 2.3000 out of 4 stars
2.3000
1
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NAReal Time Strategy1-4n/aCommand & Conquer Gold Edition is a Sci-Fi Real-Time Strategy game developed by Westwood Studios and published by Westwood Studios more...