The 15 Best Konami Games of All Time

Stealth-action landmarks, spine-tingling horror, arcade party staples and cult RPG treasures all fight for the crown from one legendary studio. Cast your vote!

1. 1
   Metal Gear Solid

   The genre-defining 1998 stealth-action classic that revolutionized cinematic gaming.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

   The 1997 masterpiece that pioneered the Metroidvania template.
   813pts
3. 3
   Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

   The acclaimed 2004 Cold War stealth prequel set in the jungle.
   596pts
4. 4
   Frogger

   The timeless 1981 arcade game about guiding a frog across traffic and rivers.
   596pts
5. 5
   Contra

   The relentless 1987 run-and-gun action game and co-op arcade legend.
   596pts
6. 6
   Suikoden II

   A beloved 1998 JRPG praised for its epic story and 108 recruitable characters.
   517pts
7. 7
   Gradius

   The influential 1985 side-scrolling shoot 'em up with its power-up system.
   517pts
8. 8
   Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time

   The 1991 side-scrolling beat 'em up arcade favorite.
   423pts
9. 9
   Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner

   A fast, stylish 2003 mech-action game directed by Kojima Productions.
   423pts
10. 10
    Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories

    The 1999 card-battle RPG that brought the trading card game to consoles.
    423pts
11. 11
    Dance Dance Revolution

    The iconic rhythm-dance arcade game that became a global phenomenon.
    310pts
12. 12
    Silent Hill 2

    A landmark 2001 psychological horror game revered for its atmosphere and story.
    310pts
13. 13
    Bomberman

    The classic maze-based strategy game famous for chaotic multiplayer battles.
    310pts
14. 14
    Castlevania

    The original 1986 gothic platformer that launched the vampire-hunting saga.
    310pts
15. 15
    Pro Evolution Soccer

    The long-running football series that rivaled FIFA with its realistic gameplay.
    172pts