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What are the best PS1 games? As we look back fondly on where it all started, the PS1 really does have an incredible library of games. While the real highlight of the original PlayStation is just how diverse and varied its catalogue is, we're here to discover which are the very best PS1 games.

Sony's first console is legendary, pushing the entire medium forward with an emphasis on 3D graphics and high-quality sound. It also plays host to some of gaming's most iconic titles. The legacy of titans like Crash Bandicoot, Tomb Raider, Metal Gear Solid, Gran Turismo, and so many others begins with PS1, and the Japanese RPG exploded in popularity thanks to the likes of Final Fantasy VII. The PS1's importance in gaming's history can't be overstated.

It would be impossible to highlight every great game released for the console, so we'll have to settle for the best PS1 games — and we need your help. As with all our lists, your user ratings define which games appear in this feature, and in what order. You can use the search bar below to find PS1 games and then rate them accordingly, directly impacting this list's rankings.

Please note that a game will need to have at least 35 ratings before it appears on this list, just to keep things consistent and fair. If a personal favourite isn't showing up here, it's likely because it simply doesn't have enough votes yet.

So, to business — here are the best PS1 games, as chosen by our community.

Mechanically questionable and packed with terrifying character models, time hasn't been kind to the original Tekken — but Namco sowed the seeds for something truly special in this janky old fighter. As a series, Tekken would evolve massively over the course of the PS1 generation, with this initial instalment doing its part to push the 3D graphics revolution on Sony's system.

Destruction Derby really showcased the unique capabilities of the PS1, offering a racing game where it was encouraged to crash into your opponents. These advanced physics