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  1. 1

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

    2017WiiUSwitch

    Adventure · Puzzle

    Critic 98
  2. 2

    Super Mario Odyssey

    2017SwitchSwitch 2

    Adventure · Platform

    Critic 97
  3. 3

    Elden Ring

    2022PS5Series X|SPC+3

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 97
  4. 4

    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

    2015X360PCXONE+2

    Adventure · Shooter

    Critic 96
  5. 5

    God of War Ragnarök

    2022PS5PCPS4

    Role-playing (RPG) · Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

    Critic 95 · Members 8.0 · 1 rating · not yet in list score

  6. 6

    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

    2023Switch

    Adventure · Puzzle

    Critic 95
  7. 7

    Red Dead Redemption 2

    2018StadiaPCXONE+1

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 94
  8. 8

    Forza Horizon 5

    2021PS5Series X|SPC+1

    Racing

    Critic 94
  9. 9

    Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

    2003iOSPCSwitch+3

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 94
  10. 10

    Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

    2002iOSPCPS4+5

    Adventure · Shooter

    Critic 94
  11. 11

    Shadow of the Colossus

    2018PS4

    Adventure · Platform

    Critic 93
  12. 12

    BioShock

    2007X360iOSPC+3

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 93
  13. 13

    The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

    2011WiiUWii

    Adventure · Puzzle

    Critic 93
  14. 14

    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

    2004X360iOSPC+7

    Adventure · Shooter

    Critic 93
  15. 15

    Burnout Paradise

    2008X360PCPS3

    Racing

    Critic 93
  16. 16

    Persona 4

    2008PS3PS2

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 93
  17. 17

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

    2025PS5Series X|SPC+1

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 93
  18. 18

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

    2015PS5Series X|SPC+4

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 92
  19. 19

    Batman: Arkham Knight

    2015PCSwitchXONE+1

    Hack and slash/Beat 'em up · Adventure

    Critic 92
  20. 20

    The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

    20133DS

    Adventure · Puzzle

    Critic 92
  21. 21

    Ghost of Tsushima

    2020PS5PS4

    Role-playing (RPG) · Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

    Critic 92
  22. 22

    Horizon Forbidden West

    2022PS5PCPS4

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 92
  23. 23

    Red Dead Redemption

    2010X360iOSPS5+7

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 92
  24. 24

    Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

    2025PS5PC

    Adventure · Shooter

    Critic 92
  25. 25

    Bully

    2006PCPS4PS2

    Adventure

    Critic 92
  26. 26

    Mario Kart World

    2025Switch 2

    Adventure · Racing

    Critic 92
  27. 27

    Bloodborne

    2015PS4

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 91
  28. 28

    Forza Horizon 4

    2018Series X|SPCXONE

    Adventure · Sport

    Critic 91
  29. 29

    Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut

    2021PS5PCPS4

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 91
  30. 30

    Batman: Arkham City

    2011X360PCSwitch+3

    Hack and slash/Beat 'em up · Adventure

    Critic 91
  31. 31

    The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD

    2013WiiU

    Adventure · Puzzle

    Critic 91
  32. 32

    Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

    2020Switch

    Role-playing (RPG) · Real Time Strategy (RTS)

    Critic 91
  33. 33

    Death Stranding: Director's Cut

    2021iOSPS5Series X|S+2

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 91
  34. 34

    Xenoblade Chronicles

    2010New 3DSWiiUWii+1

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 91
  35. 35

    Dragon's Dogma II

    2024PS5Series X|SPC+1

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 91
  36. 36

    Beyond Good & Evil

    2003X360PCNGC+2

    Adventure · Shooter

    Critic 91
  37. 37

    Final Fantasy XII

    2006PS2

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 91
  38. 38

    Pokémon Y

    20133DS

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 91
  39. 39

    Marvel's Spider-Man

    2018PS4

    Hack and slash/Beat 'em up · Adventure

    Critic 90
  40. 40

    Far Cry 3

    2012X360PS5Series X|S+5

    Adventure · Shooter

    Critic 90
  41. 41

    Animal Crossing: New Horizons

    2020SwitchSwitch 2

    Simulator

    Critic 90
  42. 42

    Dragon Age: Origins

    2009X360PCMac+1

    Role-playing (RPG)

    Critic 90
  43. 43

    Assassin's Creed II

    2009X360iOSPC+3

    Adventure · Platform

    Critic 90 · Members 8.0 · 1 rating · not yet in list score

  44. 44

    Xenoblade Chronicles 3

    2022Switch

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 90
  45. 45

    Linelight

    2017iOSPCSwitch+5

    Indie · Adventure

    Critic 90
  46. 46

    Forza Horizon 6

    2026PS5Series X|SPC

    Simulator · Arcade

    Critic 90
  47. 47

    Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare

    2010X360iOSPS5+7

    Adventure · Shooter

    Critic 90
  48. 48

    The Blood of Dawnwalker

    2026PS5Series X|SPC

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 90 · Members 9.0 · 1 rating · not yet in list score

  49. 49

    Forza Horizon 3

    2016PCXONE

    Racing

    Critic 89
  50. 50

    Horizon Zero Dawn

    2017PS5PCPS4

    Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

    Critic 89 · Members 7.0 · 1 rating · not yet in list score

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