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1985 marked a maturing moment for role-playing games and strategy titles on home computers, with Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar introducing a morality-driven quest structure that reshaped the RPG genre. Master of Magic also emerged from this period, offering deep turn-based strategy that would earn a lasting cult following. GameScrobbler catalogs nearly 1,000 games released this year.
Games released in 1985, ranked by the GameScrobbler community based on real ownership and playtime. 962 1985 titles are tracked here, with Platform, Adventure, and Strategy dominating the lineup. Standouts include Talisman and Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.