1996 |
Top games in 1996:
| 1 | Super Mario 64 | 1996 |
| 2 | Civilization II | 1996 |
| 3 | Pokémon Red and Blue | 1996 |
| 4 | Tomb Raider | 1996 |
| 5 | Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars | 1996 |
| 6 | Command & Conquer: Red Alert | 1996 |
| 7 | Resident Evil | 1996 |
| 8 | Quake | 1996 |
| 9 | Duke Nukem 3D | 1996 |
| 10 | Heroes of Might and Magic II | 1996 |
| 11 | Sakura Taisen | 1996 |
| 12 | Links LS 1997 | 1996 |
| 13 | AH-64D Longbow | 1996 |
| 14 | Mario Kart 64 | 1996 |
| 15 | Crash Bandicoot | 1996 |
| 16 | Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo | 1996 |
| 17 | Wave Race 64 | 1996 |
| 18 | NHL 97 | 1996 |
| 19 | Pokémon Red and Green | 1996 |
| 20 | PilotWings 64 | 1996 |
| 21 | Triple Play 97 | 1996 |
| 22 | Nights into Dreams... | 1996 |
| 23 | Tetris Attack | 1996 |
| 24 | Silent Hunter | 1996 |
| 25 | Close Combat | 1996 |