Originally Posted by
Tanooki
I fear this topic won't go very far. Computer programmers really don't get much name as the console people do unfortunately. A few do, especially back in the 90s when someone did something stunning millions adored so it got out there.
I know it's just aping your list, but you pretty much nailed it. Wolf3D+DOOM1 and 2 were huge for me and Carmack and his crew top my list from then, and of course Eric Chahi with his Another World and Flashback games were fantastic. One I really think needs all the love is Chris Roberts -- two words -- Wing Commander!