Can You Match the Video Game to the Year It Launched?

Test your gaming memory and match each iconic video game to the year it first launched. Can you nail them all?

Can You Match the Video Game to the Year It Launched?

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From pixelated pioneers to photorealistic open worlds, video games have evolved at warp speed—and every legendary title had a launch year that defined a moment in gaming history. In this challenge, you’ll match 20 unforgettable games to the exact year they hit the shelves (or download queues).

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Whether you grew up stomping Goombas in Super Mario Bros., wandering Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda, surviving DOOM’s Mars base, or crafting endlessly in Minecraft, each game here has left its mark. But remembering when they dropped? That’s where true fans shine.

Game Changers Over the Years

This quiz spans decades of gaming—from the arcade icons of the '80s to the cinematic blockbusters of the 2020s. You’ll find genre-defining RPGs like Final Fantasy VII, shooters like Halo and Modern Warfare, and viral indies like Among Us and Fortnite.

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Each correct match reflects your understanding of the gaming timeline—how innovations, trends, and fan culture evolved. Some releases sparked entire franchises. Others shifted the industry or launched new genres.

Ready to Hit Start?

Match the game to its debut year and relive a history packed with pixels, polygons, and power-ups. From Pac-Man to Cyberpunk 2077, this quiz is your controller through time. Can you unlock the perfect score?

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