NES
9.7
1986 · Nintendo R&D4
The game that invented open-world exploration. The Legend of Zelda gave players an enormous world to discover and secrets to uncover without hand-holding, trusting them to figure it out themselves.
1986 3 games
Best Video Games of 1986
All 3 classic games released in 1986 — with reviews, cheats, and trivia.
💡 1986 Gaming Overview
- → 3 classic games released in 1986
- → Available on NES
- → Top rated: The Legend of Zelda (9.7/10)
- → Genres represented: Action, Platformer, Horror, Adventure, Metroidvania
1986 Game Releases
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NES
9.3
1986 · Konami
Simon Belmont's legendary first mission to slay Dracula. Castlevania is a masterpiece of Gothic horror atmosphere and methodical action-platformer design that defined the genre.
NES
9.2
1986 · Nintendo R&D1
The game that defined atmospheric exploration in video games. Metroid dropped players on a hostile alien planet with no map and no instructions, demanding they discover their own path through environmental storytelling.
1986 Gaming FAQ
What were the best video games of 1986?
The best games of 1986 include The Legend of Zelda, Castlevania, Metroid. It was a year that brought some outstanding Action and Adventure titles.
What consoles were popular in 1986?
In 1986, games were released for NES.
How many games were released in 1986?
Our database contains 3 games from 1986, spanning 1 platforms.