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Top 100 Games Missing from IGN's Top 100 Video Games of All-Time

October 21, 2015
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Last week, IGN released their latest version of the "Top 100 Video Games of All-Time" (check it out in the ListXplorer). It was actually the first full Top 100 list from them since 2008, so it was exciting to see what they'd include.

Overall, it was a good list. Many staples were included, along with a few oddball choices. As with any ranked list, there was much discussion about the snubs, so we thought it would be interesting to put together a list of games that were not included. So, using data from the pwnFilter 500, we've stripped out the games that were on the IGN list, and put together a new Top 100, with the highest ranked games that were left over.

Take a look at the "Top 100 Games Not Ranked by IGN's Top 100 Video Games of All-Time (2015)", according to pwnRank. How'd they do?
pwnScore / pwnRank
1. Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Platforms: GB | Genre: RPG | More
Appearances: 33 | Top 25 Appearances: 15 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
30
3,791p
2. Grand Theft Auto III (2001)
Platforms: PS2 | Genre: Action-Adventure | More
Appearances: 30 | Top 25 Appearances: 23 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
37
3,351p
3. Grand Theft Auto IV (2008)
Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, PC | Genre: Action-Adventure | More
Appearances: 21 | Top 25 Appearances: 10 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
40
2,856p
4. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004)
Platforms: PS2 | Genre: Action-Adventure | More
Appearances: 20 | Top 25 Appearances: 11 | Highest Rank In Lists: 3
41
2,841p
5. Batman: Arkham City (2011)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC | Genre: Action-Adventure | More
Appearances: 17 | Top 25 Appearances: 9 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
44
2,713p
6. Diablo II (2000)
Platforms: PC | Genre: Action RPG | More
Appearances: 27 | Top 25 Appearances: 11 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
45
2,500p
7. Super Mario Kart (1992)
Platforms: SNES | Genre: Racing | More
Appearances: 26 | Top 25 Appearances: 12 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
48
2,411p
8. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC | Genre: Action RPG | More
Appearances: 23 | Top 25 Appearances: 5 | Highest Rank In Lists: 3
50
2,288p
9. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (2000)
Platforms: N64 | Genre: Action-Adventure | More
Appearances: 19 | Top 25 Appearances: 8 | Highest Rank In Lists: 7
53
2,132p
10. Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Platforms: Sega Genesis | Genre: Platform | More
Appearances: 20 | Top 25 Appearances: 4 | Highest Rank In Lists: 7
54
2,107p
11. Final Fantasy X (2001)
Platforms: PS2 | Genre: RPG | More
Appearances: 20 | Top 25 Appearances: 7 | Highest Rank In Lists: 10
57
2,073p
12. Space Invaders (1978)
Platforms: Arcade | Genre: Shooter | More
Appearances: 20 | Top 25 Appearances: 19 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
58
2,059p
13. Pac-Man (1980)
Platforms: Arcade | Genre: Maze | More
Appearances: 25 | Top 25 Appearances: 18 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
62
1,942p
14. The Sims (2000)
Platforms: PC | Genre: Life Simulation | More
Appearances: 21 | Top 25 Appearances: 9 | Highest Rank In Lists: 5
64
1,878p
15. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006)
Platforms: Wii, GC | Genre: Action-Adventure | More
Appearances: 17 | Top 25 Appearances: 5 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
65
1,869p
16. Assassin's Creed II (2009)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3 | Genre: Action-Adventure | More
Appearances: 14 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 8
66
1,795p
17. Halo 3 (2007)
Platforms: Xbox 360 | Genre: FPS | More
Appearances: 14 | Top 25 Appearances: 5 | Highest Rank In Lists: 2
68
1,750p
18. BioShock Infinite (2013)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC | Genre: FPS | More
Appearances: 12 | Top 25 Appearances: 4 | Highest Rank In Lists: 9
73
1,659p
19. Kingdom Hearts (2002)
Platforms: PS2 | Genre: Action RPG | More
Appearances: 15 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 24
75
1,600p
20. Wii Sports (2006)
Platforms: Wii | Genre: Sports | More
Appearances: 18 | Top 25 Appearances: 12 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
76
1,589p
21. God of War (2005)
Platforms: PS2 | Genre: Action-Adventure | More
Appearances: 20 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
78
1,564p
22. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)
Platforms: PS2 | Genre: Stealth | More
Appearances: 16 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 15
79
1,522p
23. Mortal Kombat (1992)
Platforms: Arcade, Sega Genesis, SNES | Genre: Fighting | More
Appearances: 15 | Top 25 Appearances: 7 | Highest Rank In Lists: 9
81
1,379p
24. Resident Evil (1996) (1996)
Platforms: PlayStation, PC | Genre: Survival Horror | More
Appearances: 20 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 13
82
1,368p
25. Pong (1972)
Platforms: Arcade | Genre: Sports | More
Appearances: 18 | Top 25 Appearances: 16 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
83
1,365p
26. Mario Kart 64 (1996)
Platforms: N64 | Genre: Racing | More
Appearances: 12 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 6
84
1,317p
27. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008)
Platforms: Wii | Genre: Fighting | More
Appearances: 14 | Top 25 Appearances: 4 | Highest Rank In Lists: 2
85
1,289p
28. Mass Effect 3 (2012)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii U | Genre: Action RPG | More
Appearances: 9 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 8
89
1,259p
29. Soulcalibur (1998)
Platforms: Arcade, Dreamcast | Genre: Fighting | More
Appearances: 10 | Top 25 Appearances: 4 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
91
1,243p
30. Civilization (1991)
Platforms: PC | Genre: TBS | More
Appearances: 16 | Top 25 Appearances: 8 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
92
1,198p
31. Planescape: Torment (1999)
Platforms: PC | Genre: RPG | More
Appearances: 10 | Top 25 Appearances: 5 | Highest Rank In Lists: 7
95
1,140p
32. Dragon Age: Origins (2009)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC | Genre: RPG | More
Appearances: 14 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 15
96
1,125p
33. Gears of War (2006)
Platforms: Xbox 360 | Genre: TPS | More
Appearances: 18 | Top 25 Appearances: 6 | Highest Rank In Lists: 5
97
1,124p
34. Donkey Kong Country (1994)
Platforms: SNES | Genre: Platform | More
Appearances: 17 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 2
98
1,106p
35. Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty (2010)
Platforms: PC | Genre: RTS | More
Appearances: 11 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 4
99
1,097p
36. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (2002)
Platforms: PC, Xbox | Genre: Action RPG | More
Appearances: 13 | Top 25 Appearances: 0 | Highest Rank In Lists: 22
100
1,097p
37. Pokémon Gold and Silver (2000)
Platforms: GBA | Genre: RPG | More
Appearances: 10 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 12
101
1,096p
38. Gran Turismo (1997)
Platforms: PlayStation | Genre: Racing | More
Appearances: 11 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 16
102
1,092p
39. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008)
Platforms: PS3 | Genre: Stealth | More
Appearances: 12 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
103
1,088p
40. Dead Space (2008)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC | Genre: Survival Horror | More
Appearances: 8 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 20
104
1,074p
41. Guitar Hero (2005)
Platforms: PS2 | Genre: Music & Rhythm | More
Appearances: 14 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 5
105
1,067p
42. Quake (1996)
Platforms: PC | Genre: FPS | More
Appearances: 12 | Top 25 Appearances: 4 | Highest Rank In Lists: 8
108
1,041p
43. Kingdom Hearts II (2005)
Platforms: PS2 | Genre: Action RPG | More
Appearances: 10 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 19
113
985p
44. Tekken 3 (1997)
Platforms: Arcade, PlayStation | Genre: Fighting | More
Appearances: 9 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 13
115
960p
45. Tomb Raider (1996) (1996)
Platforms: PC, PlayStation | Genre: Action-Adventure | More
Appearances: 15 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 6
116
951p
46. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Genre: Action RPG | More
Appearances: 5 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 2
117
946p
47. Shenmue (2000)
Platforms: Dreamcast | Genre: Action RPG | More
Appearances: 13 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 7
118
937p
48. Braid (2008)
Platforms: Virtual Console | Genre: Puzzle-Platform | More
Appearances: 14 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 8
119
930p
49. Fallout: New Vegas (2010)
Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360 | Genre: Action RPG | More
Appearances: 8 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 10
120
909p
50. Myst (1993)
Platforms: Mobile | Genre: Graphic Adventure | More
Appearances: 15 | Top 25 Appearances: 4 | Highest Rank In Lists: 4
123
874p
51. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC | Genre: FPS | More
Appearances: 5 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 3
125
843p
52. Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings (1999)
Platforms: PC, PS2 | Genre: RTS | More
Appearances: 15 | Top 25 Appearances: 7 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
127
832p
53. Ōkami (2006)
Platforms: PS2 | Genre: Action-Adventure | More
Appearances: 17 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 12
128
824p
54. Unreal Tournament (1999)
Platforms: Dreamcast, PC | Genre: FPS | More
Appearances: 10 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 8
129
822p
55. Fallout (1997)
Platforms: PC | Genre: RPG | More
Appearances: 9 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 10
130
809p
56. Asteroids (1979)
Platforms: Arcade | Genre: Shooter | More
Appearances: 7 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 4
131
798p
57. Super Smash Bros. (1999)
Platforms: N64 | Genre: Fighting | More
Appearances: 10 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
132
795p
58. Final Fantasy IX (2000)
Platforms: PlayStation | Genre: RPG | More
Appearances: 13 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 9
133
792p
59. Civilization V (2010)
Platforms: PC | Genre: TBS | More
Appearances: 11 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 5
134
790p
60. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (2011)
Platforms: PS3 | Genre: TPS | More
Appearances: 6 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 4
136
779p
61. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (2000)
Platforms: PlayStation, N64, Dreamcast | Genre: Sports | More
Appearances: 7 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 10
138
765p
62. LittleBigPlanet (2008)
Platforms: PS3 | Genre: Puzzle-Platform | More
Appearances: 11 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 6
139
764p
63. God of War III (2010)
Platforms: PS3 | Genre: Action-Adventure | More
Appearances: 7 | Top 25 Appearances: 0 | Highest Rank In Lists: 26
141
751p
64. God of War II (2007)
Platforms: PS2 | Genre: Action-Adventure | More
Appearances: 11 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 6
142
750p
65. SimCity (1989)
Platforms: PC | Genre: Construction & Management | More
Appearances: 14 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 4
145
744p
66. Star Wars: Battlefront II (2005)
Platforms: PS2, Xbox, PC | Genre: TPS | More
Appearances: 9 | Top 25 Appearances: 0 | Highest Rank In Lists: 32
146
742p
67. Destiny (2014)
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One | Genre: FPS Action-RPG | More
Appearances: 5 | Top 25 Appearances: 0 | Highest Rank In Lists: 32
149
728p
68. Angry Birds (2009)
Platforms: Mobile | Genre: Puzzle | More
Appearances: 12 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 4
150
724p
69. Diablo (1996)
Platforms: PC, PlayStation | Genre: Hack 'n' Slash | More
Appearances: 7 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 25
151
716p
70. Max Payne (2001)
Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox | Genre: TPS | More
Appearances: 6 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 18
155
694p
71. New Super Mario Bros. (2006)
Platforms: DS | Genre: Platform | More
Appearances: 2 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 8
156
671p
72. Wolfenstein 3D (1992)
Platforms: PC | Genre: FPS | More
Appearances: 10 | Top 25 Appearances: 7 | Highest Rank In Lists: 5
157
671p
73. Mario Kart Wii (2008)
Platforms: Wii | Genre: Racing | More
Appearances: 6 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 4
159
663p
74. Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988)
Platforms: NES | Genre: Platform | More
Appearances: 4 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 13
160
663p
75. Spacewar (1962)
Platforms: PC | Genre: Space Combat Sim | More
Appearances: 6 | Top 25 Appearances: 4 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
161
655p
76. Rock Band 3 (2010)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, Wii | Genre: Music & Rhythm | More
Appearances: 6 | Top 25 Appearances: 0 | Highest Rank In Lists: 3
162
652p
77. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992)
Platforms: Sega Genesis | Genre: Platform | More
Appearances: 13 | Top 25 Appearances: 5 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
163
651p
78. Tomb Raider (2013) (2013)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC | Genre: Action-Adventure | More
Appearances: 9 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 17
164
650p
79. Star Fox 64 (1997)
Platforms: N64 | Genre: Rail Shooter | More
Appearances: 12 | Top 25 Appearances: 0 | Highest Rank In Lists: 45
165
645p
80. Pokémon X and Y (2013)
Platforms: 3DS | Genre: RPG | More
Appearances: 3 | Top 25 Appearances: 0 | Highest Rank In Lists: 35
166
640p
81. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (2002)
Platforms: PC | Genre: RTS | More
Appearances: 9 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 8
167
625p
82. Left 4 Dead (2008)
Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 | Genre: Survival Horror | More
Appearances: 9 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 13
168
621p
83. Dishonored (2012)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC | Genre: Stealth | More
Appearances: 7 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 3
169
618p
84. EverQuest (1999)
Platforms: PC | Genre: MMO | More
Appearances: 6 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 7
170
604p
85. Halo: Reach (2010)
Platforms: Xbox 360 | Genre: FPS | More
Appearances: 5 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 11
172
594p
86. Mario Kart DS (2005)
Platforms: DS | Genre: Racing | More
Appearances: 2 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 19
173
587p
87. Heavy Rain (2010)
Platforms: PS3 | Genre: Interactive Fiction | More
Appearances: 9 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 16
175
581p
88. Metroid (1986)
Platforms: NES | Genre: Action-Adventure | More
Appearances: 6 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 7
176
580p
89. Mario Kart 7 (2011)
Platforms: 3DS | Genre: Racing | More
Appearances: 3 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 18
177
579p
90. Battlefield 3 (2011)
Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, PC | Genre: FPS | More
Appearances: 6 | Top 25 Appearances: 0 | Highest Rank In Lists: 28
178
574p
91. Wii Sports Resort (2009)
Platforms: Wii | Genre: Sports | More
Appearances: 2 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 5
179
573p
92. Pitfall! (1982)
Platforms: Atari 2600 | Genre: Platform | More
Appearances: 12 | Top 25 Appearances: 4 | Highest Rank In Lists: 6
180
573p
93. Quake III Arena (1999)
Platforms: PC, Dreamcast, PS2 | Genre: FPS | More
Appearances: 8 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 2
181
570p
94. Limbo (2010)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PC, PS3 | Genre: Puzzle-Platform | More
Appearances: 8 | Top 25 Appearances: 0 | Highest Rank In Lists: 26
182
569p
95. Left 4 Dead 2 (2009)
Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 | Genre: Survival Horror | More
Appearances: 5 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 9
183
566p
96. Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PC, PS3, Wii | Genre: FPS | More
Appearances: 3 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 9
184
559p
97. Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014)
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Genre: Action RPG | More
Appearances: 3 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
186
547p
98. TowerFall: Ascension (2013)
Platforms: PC | Genre: Action | More
Appearances: 5 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 21
188
535p
99. NBA Jam (1993)
Platforms: Arcade, SNES, Sega Genesis | Genre: Sports | More
Appearances: 8 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
189
524p
100. Gauntlet (1985)
Platforms: Arcade | Genre: Hack 'n' Slash | More
Appearances: 8 | Top 25 Appearances: 2 | Highest Rank In Lists: 10
190
524p
*Data from 10/17/15 | v2.2