List of Game of the Year awards GameSpot 1996-2001

| Year_ | Game | Genre | Platforms | Developers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Diablo | Action RPG : Hack and Slash | Windows , Mac OS | Blizzard North |
| 1997 | Total Annihilation | Real-time strategy | Windows , Mac OS | Cavedog Ent. |
| 1998 | Grim Fandango | Adventure | Windows | LucasArts |
| 1999 | EverQuest | MMORPG | Windows | Sony Online Entertainment |
| 2000 | The Sims | Life simulation game | Windows , Mac OS | Maxis |
| 2001 | Serious Sam: The First Encounter | ( First-Person ) Shooter | Windows , Linux | Croteam |