At least games have been listed as some of the best on the Sega Genesis, known as the Mega Drive outside North America, by multiple publications.
List
+YearGameGenreDeveloperPublisher 1988Altered BeastBeat 'em upSega1989Alex Kidd in the Enchanted CastlePlatformSegaGhouls 'n GhostsPlatformSegaGolden AxeBeat 'em upSegaHerzog ZweiReal-time strategyTechnosoftSegaPhantasy Star IIRole-playingSegaThe Revenge of Shinobi Hack and slashSegaSuper Hang-OnRacingSegaSword of Vermilion Action role-playingSega1990Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey MousePlatformSegaColumnsTile-matchingJay GeertsenSegaLakers versus Celtics and the NBA PlayoffsSportsElectronic ArtsMichael Jackson's MoonwalkerBeat 'em upSegaStriderHack and slashSega1991Gain GroundActionSanritsuRenovation ProductsGolden Axe IIBeat 'em upSegaJames Pond II: Codename: RobocodPlatformVectordean, Intellectual SoftwareElectronic ArtsOut RunRacingSegaQuackshot starring Donald DuckPlatformSegaSonic the HedgehogPlatformSegaToeJam & Earl ActionJohnson Voorsanger ProductionsSega1992Desert StrikeShoot 'em upElectronic ArtsEcco the DolphinAction-adventureNovotrade InternationalSegaJohn Madden Football '92SportsPark Place ProductionsElectronic ArtsKid ChameleonPlatformSegaLandstalker: The Treasures of King NoleAction role-playingClimax EntertainmentSegaSonic the Hedgehog 2PlatformSegaStreets of Rage 2Beat 'em upSega1993Disney's AladdinPlatformVirgin GamesSegaDr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine Falling blockCompileSegaFlashbackCinematic platformerDelphine Software InternationalU.S. GoldGunstar HeroesRun and gunTreasureSegaJungle Strike Shoot 'em upHigh Score Productions, Granite Bay SoftwareElectronic ArtsNHL '94SportsHigh Score ProductionsEA Sports Phantasy Star IV: The End of the MillenniumRole-playingSegaRocket Knight Adventures PlatformKonamiShining Force IITactical role-playingSonic! Software PlanningSegaShinobi III: Return of the Ninja MasterHack and slashSega ToeJam & Earl in Panic on FunkotronPlatformJohnson Voorsanger ProductionsSega1994Beyond OasisAction-adventureAncientSegaCastlevania: BloodlinesPlatformKonamiContra: Hard CorpsRun and gunKonamiDynamite Headdy PlatformTreasureSegaEarthworm Jim Run and gun Shiny Entertainment Playmates Interactive Entertainment Micro Machines 2: Turbo Tournament Racing Supersonic Software Codemasters Monster World IV PlatformWestoneSegaMortal Kombat II FightingProbe EntertainmentAcclaim EntertainmentNBA JamSportsIguana EntertainmentArena Entertainment PulsemanPlatformGame FreakSegaSamurai ShodownFightingSaurus, System VisionSegaShadowrunAction role-playingBlueSky SoftwareSegaSonic 3 & KnucklesPlatformSegaSonic & Knuckles Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Super Street Fighter IIFightingCapcom1995Comix ZoneBeat 'em upSegaNBA Jam: Tournament EditionSportsIguana EntertainmentAcclaim EntertainmentRistarPlatformSegaVectormanPlatformBlueSky SoftwareSega
Publications For instances of at least four citations, reference numbers in the notes section show which of the following publications list the game.
Business Insider – 2019 Complex – 2022 Den of Geek – 2023 Digital Spy – 2025 Digital Trends – 2024 Esquire – 2019 For the Win – 2022 Gamereactor – 2024 GameRevolution – 2016 GameSpot – 2025 GamesRadar+ – 2017 HobbyConsolas – 2017 Mega – 1991 PCMag – 2021 Shortlist – 2023 The Telegraph – 2016
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