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Best Games of 2013

100 games from 2013 ranked by critic score · from 196 titles

The highest-rated games released in 2013, ranked by critics on CriticDB. Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.

  1. 1
    Grand Theft Auto V

    Grand Theft Auto V

    93
    22 critic reviews·Sep 16, 2013·Take-Two Interactive
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1
  2. 2
    Rayman Legends

    Rayman Legends

    93
    17 critic reviews·Aug 29, 2013·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1
  3. 3
    Gone Home

    Gone Home

    91
    11 critic reviews·Aug 14, 2013·Fullbright
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  4. 4
    Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine

    Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine

    90
    6 critic reviews·Apr 23, 2013·Majesco Entertainment
    PCXbox 360Switch
  5. 5
    Europa Universalis IV

    Europa Universalis IV

    90
    6 critic reviews·Aug 12, 2013·Paradox Interactive
    PC
  6. 6
    StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

    StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

    90
    8 critic reviews·Mar 11, 2013·Blizzard Entertainment
    PC
  7. 7
    XCOM: Enemy Within

    XCOM: Enemy Within

    90
    8 critic reviews·Nov 11, 2013·2K Games
    PC
  8. 8
    The Last of Us

    The Last of Us

    89
    15 critic reviews·Jun 13, 2013·Sony Computer Entertainment
    PS3
  9. 9
    FIFA 14

    FIFA 14

    87
    16 critic reviews·Sep 23, 2013·EA Sports
    PS2
  10. 10
    The Swapper

    The Swapper

    87
    8 critic reviews·May 29, 2013·Facepalm Games
    PCPS3PS4Xbox One
  11. 11
    Papers, Please

    Papers, Please

    87
    9 critic reviews·Aug 7, 2013·3909
    PC
  12. 12
    Puppeteer

    Puppeteer

    87
    9 critic reviews·Sep 4, 2013·Sony Computer Entertainment
    PS3
  13. 13
    BioShock Infinite

    BioShock Infinite

    86
    16 critic reviews·Feb 25, 2013·2K Games
    PCPS3Xbox 360
  14. 14
    Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag

    Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag

    86
    19 critic reviews·Oct 28, 2013·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +2
  15. 15
    Pac-Man: Championship Edition DX+

    Pac-Man: Championship Edition DX+

    86
    5 critic reviews·Sep 23, 2013·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS3Xbox 360
  16. 16
    Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness

    Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness

    86
    5 critic reviews·Mar 19, 2013·Nippon Ichi Software
    PS3
  17. 17
    Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster

    Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster

    86
    24 critic reviews·Dec 25, 2013·Square Enix
    PCPS3PS4Xbox One +1
  18. 18
    The Wolf Among Us: Episode 1 - Faith

    The Wolf Among Us: Episode 1 - Faith

    86
    5 critic reviews·Oct 10, 2013·Telltale Games
    PCPS3Xbox 360
  19. 19
    Tomb Raider

    Tomb Raider

    85
    20 critic reviews·Mar 3, 2013·Square Enix
    PCPS3Xbox 360
  20. 20
    Resogun

    Resogun

    85
    13 critic reviews·Nov 14, 2013·Sony Computer Entertainment
    PS3PS4
  21. 21
    NBA 2K14

    NBA 2K14

    85
    10 critic reviews·Sep 30, 2013·2K Sports
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1
  22. 22
    BattleBlock Theater

    BattleBlock Theater

    85
    6 critic reviews·Apr 2, 2013·Microsoft Studios
    PCXbox 360
  23. 23
    Company of Heroes 2

    Company of Heroes 2

    84
    9 critic reviews·Jun 24, 2013·Feral Interactive
    PC
  24. 24
    SteamWorld Dig

    SteamWorld Dig

    84
    10 critic reviews·Aug 6, 2013·Image & Form
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  25. 25
    Injustice: Gods Among Us

    Injustice: Gods Among Us

    84
    16 critic reviews·Apr 15, 2013·WB Games
    PS3Xbox 360
  26. 26
    Card Hunter

    Card Hunter

    84
    6 critic reviews·Sep 11, 2013·Blue Manchu
    PC
  27. 27
    Kentucky Route Zero

    Kentucky Route Zero

    84
    6 critic reviews·Jan 6, 2013·Cardboard Computer
    PC
  28. 28
    Rogue Legacy

    Rogue Legacy

    84
    12 critic reviews·Jun 26, 2013·Cellar Door Games
    PCPS3PS4Xbox One +1
  29. 29
    Guacamelee!

    Guacamelee!

    84
    8 critic reviews·Apr 8, 2013·Drinkbox Studios
    PCPS3
  30. 30
    Dragon's Crown

    Dragon's Crown

    83
    10 critic reviews·Jul 24, 2013·Nippon Ichi Software
    PS3
  31. 31
    Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

    Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

    83
    15 critic reviews·Aug 6, 2013·505 Games
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +2
  32. 32
    Grid 2

    Grid 2

    83
    11 critic reviews·May 26, 2013·Feral Interactive
    PCPS3Xbox 360
  33. 33
    Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition

    Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition

    83
    5 critic reviews·Nov 27, 2013·Koei
    PCPS3PS4
  34. 34
    DmC: Devil May Cry

    DmC: Devil May Cry

    83
    11 critic reviews·Jan 14, 2013·Capcom
    PCPS3Xbox 360
  35. 35
    Stick it to the Man!

    Stick it to the Man!

    83
    9 critic reviews·Nov 18, 2013·Ripstone
    PCPS3PS4Xbox One +1
  36. 36
    Root Double: Before Crime * After Days - Xtend Edition

    Root Double: Before Crime * After Days - Xtend Edition

    83
    6 critic reviews·Oct 23, 2013·Sekai Project
    PCPS3Switch
  37. 37
    Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate

    Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate

    83
    8 critic reviews·Sep 2, 2013·Koei Tecmo Games
    PS3Xbox 360
  38. 38
    State of Decay

    State of Decay

    83
    9 critic reviews·Jun 4, 2013·Microsoft Studios
    PCXbox 360
  39. 39
    Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

    Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

    83
    18 critic reviews·Apr 22, 2013·Capcom
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +2
  40. 40
    Forza Motorsport 5

    Forza Motorsport 5

    82
    11 critic reviews·Nov 21, 2013·Microsoft Studios
    Xbox One
  41. 41
    Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

    Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

    82
    14 critic reviews·Feb 18, 2013·Konami
    PCPS3Xbox 360
  42. 42
    FIFA 14

    FIFA 14

    82
    16 critic reviews·Nov 14, 2013·EA Sports
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1
  43. 43
    Saints Row IV

    Saints Row IV

    82
    12 critic reviews·Aug 18, 2013·Deep Silver
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1
  44. 44
    Persona 4 Arena Ultimax

    Persona 4 Arena Ultimax

    81
    29 critic reviews·Nov 27, 2013·Sega
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1
  45. 45
    The Night of the Rabbit

    The Night of the Rabbit

    81
    8 critic reviews·Mar 28, 2013·Daedalic Entertainment
    PCSwitch
  46. 46
    Charlie Murder

    Charlie Murder

    81
    7 critic reviews·Aug 13, 2013·Ska Studios
    PCXbox 360
  47. 47
    Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara

    Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara

    81
    7 critic reviews·Jun 4, 2013·Capcom
    PCPS3Xbox 360
  48. 48
    LEGO Marvel Super Heroes

    LEGO Marvel Super Heroes

    81
    18 critic reviews·Sep 29, 2013·WB Games
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +2
  49. 49
    Toki Tori 2

    Toki Tori 2

    81
    7 critic reviews·Apr 3, 2013·Two Tribes
    PC
  50. 50
    Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky

    Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky

    81
    8 critic reviews·Jun 26, 2013·Koei Tecmo Europe
    PS3
  51. 51
    The Walking Dead: Season Two - Episode 1: All That Remains

    The Walking Dead: Season Two - Episode 1: All That Remains

    81
    6 critic reviews·Dec 16, 2013·Telltale Games
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1
  52. 52
    F1 2013

    F1 2013

    81
    10 critic reviews·Oct 3, 2013·Feral Interactive
    PCPS3Xbox 360
  53. 53
    Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon

    Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon

    81
    12 critic reviews·Apr 29, 2013·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS3Xbox 360
  54. 54
    Need for Speed: Rivals

    Need for Speed: Rivals

    81
    17 critic reviews·Nov 14, 2013·Electronic Arts
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1
  55. 55
    Reus

    Reus

    80
    7 critic reviews·May 15, 2013·SOEDESCO Publishing
    PCPS4Xbox One
  56. 56
    Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Awoken

    Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Awoken

    80
    7 critic reviews·Dec 16, 2013·Square Enix
    PCPS3PS4
  57. 57
    Deadly Premonition: Director's Cut

    Deadly Premonition: Director's Cut

    80
    6 critic reviews·Apr 29, 2013·Rising Star Games
    PCPS3
  58. 58
    Anomaly 2

    Anomaly 2

    80
    10 critic reviews·May 14, 2013·11 bit studios
    PCPS4
  59. 59
    Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

    Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

    80
    8 critic reviews·Nov 14, 2013·Atari, Inc.
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  60. 60
    Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

    Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

    80
    5 critic reviews·May 29, 2013·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  61. 61
    Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall

    Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall

    80
    7 critic reviews·Apr 14, 2013·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1
  62. 62
    Disney Infinity

    Disney Infinity

    80
    11 critic reviews·Aug 17, 2013·Namco Bandai Games
    PS3Xbox 360
  63. 63
    Skylanders: Swap Force

    Skylanders: Swap Force

    79
    10 critic reviews·Oct 12, 2013·Activision
    PS3Xbox 360PS4Xbox One
  64. 64
    One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2

    One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2

    79
    6 critic reviews·Mar 29, 2013·Bandai Namco Games
    PS3
  65. 65
    Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

    Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

    79
    8 critic reviews·Jan 30, 2013·Sega
    PC
  66. 66
    Metro: Last Light

    Metro: Last Light

    79
    13 critic reviews·May 13, 2013·Deep Silver
    PCPS3Xbox 360
  67. 67
    The Guided Fate Paradox

    The Guided Fate Paradox

    79
    7 critic reviews·Jan 23, 2013·NIS America
    PS3
  68. 68
    The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

    The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

    79
    19 critic reviews·Sep 25, 2013·Nihon Falcom
    PCPS3PS4
  69. 69
    Risk of Rain

    Risk of Rain

    79
    7 critic reviews·Nov 7, 2013·Chucklefish Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  70. 70
    Gran Turismo 6

    Gran Turismo 6

    79
    12 critic reviews·Dec 4, 2013·Sony Computer Entertainment
    PS3
  71. 71
    Lethal League

    Lethal League

    79
    6 critic reviews·Apr 29, 2013·Team Reptile
    PCPS4Xbox One
  72. 72
    Battlefield 4

    Battlefield 4

    79
    17 critic reviews·Oct 28, 2013·Electronic Arts
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1
  73. 73
    Dynasty Warriors 8

    Dynasty Warriors 8

    79
    8 critic reviews·Feb 27, 2013·Koei
    PS3Xbox 360
  74. 74
    Shadow Warrior

    Shadow Warrior

    79
    13 critic reviews·Sep 25, 2013·Majesco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox One
  75. 75
    Total War: Rome II

    Total War: Rome II

    78
    9 critic reviews·Sep 2, 2013·Sega
    PC
  76. 76
    NHL 14

    NHL 14

    78
    10 critic reviews·Sep 9, 2013·EA Sports
    PS3Xbox 360
  77. 77
    Outlast

    Outlast

    78
    9 critic reviews·Sep 3, 2013·Red Barrels
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  78. 78
    Call of Juarez: Gunslinger

    Call of Juarez: Gunslinger

    78
    11 critic reviews·May 21, 2013·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS3Xbox 360Switch
  79. 79
    The Walking Dead: 400 Days

    The Walking Dead: 400 Days

    78
    12 critic reviews·Jul 1, 2013·Telltale Games
    PCPS3Xbox 360
  80. 80
    Teslagrad

    Teslagrad

    78
    12 critic reviews·Dec 12, 2013·Flyhigh Works
    PCPS3PS4Xbox One +1
  81. 81
    Peggle 2

    Peggle 2

    78
    9 critic reviews·Dec 8, 2013·Electronic Arts
    Xbox 360PS4Xbox One
  82. 82
    Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time

    Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time

    78
    10 critic reviews·Feb 4, 2013·Sony Computer Entertainment
    PS3PS4
  83. 83
    Gears of War: Judgment

    Gears of War: Judgment

    77
    11 critic reviews·Mar 18, 2013·Microsoft Studios
    Xbox 360
  84. 84
    Path of Exile

    Path of Exile

    77
    5 critic reviews·Oct 22, 2013·Grinding Gear Games
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5
  85. 85
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14

    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14

    77
    7 critic reviews·Mar 25, 2013·EA Sports
    PS3Xbox 360
  86. 86
    DuckTales: Remastered

    DuckTales: Remastered

    77
    12 critic reviews·Aug 12, 2013·Capcom
    PCPS3Xbox 360
  87. 87
    Killer Instinct

    Killer Instinct

    77
    9 critic reviews·Nov 21, 2013·Microsoft Studios
    PCXbox One
  88. 88
    Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

    Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

    77
    9 critic reviews·Sep 9, 2013·Frictional Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  89. 89
    Monster Monpiece

    Monster Monpiece

    77
    6 critic reviews·Jan 23, 2013·Idea Factory
    PC
  90. 90
    Sanctum 2

    Sanctum 2

    77
    5 critic reviews·May 14, 2013·D3 Publisher
    PCPS3Xbox 360
  91. 91
    Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1

    Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1

    76
    7 critic reviews·Oct 30, 2013·Compile Heart
    PC
  92. 92
    Tales of Symphonia Chronicles

    Tales of Symphonia Chronicles

    76
    5 critic reviews·Oct 9, 2013·Namco Bandai Games
    PS3
  93. 93
    Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence

    Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence

    76
    11 critic reviews·Dec 11, 2013·Koei Tecmo Europe
    PCPS3PS4Switch
  94. 94
    Shadowrun Returns

    Shadowrun Returns

    76
    9 critic reviews·Jul 24, 2013·Harebrained Schemes
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  95. 95
    Neverwinter

    Neverwinter

    76
    11 critic reviews·Jun 19, 2013·Perfect World Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox One
  96. 96
    Republique Remastered

    Republique Remastered

    76
    8 critic reviews·Dec 18, 2013·GungHo Online Entertainment
    PCPS4
  97. 97
    Dead Rising 3

    Dead Rising 3

    75
    20 critic reviews·Nov 21, 2013·Microsoft Studios
    PCXbox One
  98. 98
    Dead Rising 3: Apocalypse Edition

    Dead Rising 3: Apocalypse Edition

    75
    7 critic reviews·Nov 21, 2013·Capcom
    PCXbox One
  99. 99
    Football Manager 2014

    Football Manager 2014

    75
    7 critic reviews·Oct 29, 2013·Sega
    PC
  100. 100
    Resident Evil: Revelations

    Resident Evil: Revelations

    75
    17 critic reviews·May 19, 2013·Capcom
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +2