SNES
9.8
1994 · Square
Opera Omnia. Final Fantasy VI is the crown jewel of 16-bit RPGs — a cast of 14 memorable characters, the most compelling villain in gaming history, and a second half that shattered the conventions of the genre.
1994 5 games
Best Video Games of 1994
All 5 classic games released in 1994 — with reviews, cheats, and trivia.
💡 1994 Gaming Overview
- → 5 classic games released in 1994
- → Available on SNES
- → Top rated: Final Fantasy VI (9.8/10)
- → Genres represented: Platformer, RPG, Action, Metroidvania, Adventure
1994 Game Releases
Sorted by rating 
SNES
9.8
1994 · Nintendo R&D1
Super Metroid is widely considered one of the greatest games ever made — a masterpiece of atmospheric exploration, environmental storytelling, and movement-based design that defined the Metroidvania genre.
SNES
9.5
1994 · HAL Laboratory
The most original RPG ever made. EarthBound's modern American setting, satirical humor, emotionally devastating depth, and complete refusal to follow genre conventions created a cult classic unlike anything before or since.
SNES
9.3
1994 · Rare
The graphical revolution that shocked the world. Donkey Kong Country's pre-rendered 3D graphics seemed impossible on SNES hardware, and the game underneath matched those visuals with excellent level design and music.
SNES
8.9
1994 · Nintendo EAD
The 16-bit evolution of Punch-Out!!. Super Punch-Out!! delivered a fresh roster of colorful opponents with the same pattern-recognition excellence, adding a super combo system and beautiful SNES sprite work.
1994 Gaming FAQ
What were the best video games of 1994?
The best games of 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Super Metroid, EarthBound, Donkey Kong Country, Super Punch-Out!!. It was a year that brought some outstanding RPG titles.
What consoles were popular in 1994?
In 1994, games were released for SNES.
How many games were released in 1994?
Our database contains 5 games from 1994, spanning 1 platforms.