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Best Games of 2016

100 games from 2016 ranked by critic score · from 370 titles

The highest-rated games released in 2016, ranked by critics on CriticDB. Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.

  1. 1
    Persona 5

    Persona 5

    94
    32 critic reviews·Sep 14, 2016·Sega
    PS3PS4
  2. 2
    Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

    Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

    93
    30 critic reviews·May 9, 2016·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4
  3. 3
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood and Wine

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood and Wine

    93
    5 critic reviews·May 29, 2016·CD Projekt
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  4. 4
    Inside

    Inside

    91
    26 critic reviews·Jun 28, 2016·Playdead
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  5. 5
    Stardew Valley

    Stardew Valley

    91
    22 critic reviews·Feb 25, 2016·Chucklefish Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  6. 6
    Forza Horizon 3

    Forza Horizon 3

    91
    29 critic reviews·Sep 26, 2016·Microsoft Studios
    PCXbox One
  7. 7
    Titanfall 2

    Titanfall 2

    90
    31 critic reviews·Oct 27, 2016·Electronic Arts
    PCPS4Xbox One
  8. 8
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition

    90
    7 critic reviews·Aug 28, 2016·CD Projekt RED
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  9. 9
    The Witness

    The Witness

    90
    25 critic reviews·Jan 25, 2016·Thekla, Inc
    PCPS4Xbox One
  10. 10
    Rez Infinite

    Rez Infinite

    89
    11 critic reviews·Oct 12, 2016·Enhance Games
    PCPS4PS5
  11. 11
    Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet

    Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet

    89
    6 critic reviews·Mar 21, 2016·SmashGames
    PCSwitch
  12. 12
    Minecraft

    Minecraft

    89
    12 critic reviews·Dec 18, 2016·Mojang Studios
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  13. 13
    Abzu

    Abzu

    89
    11 critic reviews·Aug 1, 2016·505 Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  14. 14
    Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

    Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

    89
    8 critic reviews·Mar 10, 2016·Microsoft Studios
    PCXbox OneSwitch
  15. 15
    Ratchet & Clank

    Ratchet & Clank

    88
    15 critic reviews·Apr 11, 2016·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4PS5
  16. 16
    FIFA 17

    FIFA 17

    88
    13 critic reviews·Sep 26, 2016·EA Sports
    PCPS4Xbox One
  17. 17
    World of Warcraft: Legion

    World of Warcraft: Legion

    88
    15 critic reviews·Aug 29, 2016·Activision Blizzard
    PC
  18. 18
    Dishonored 2

    Dishonored 2

    88
    26 critic reviews·Nov 10, 2016·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS4Xbox One
  19. 19
    NBA 2K17

    NBA 2K17

    88
    14 critic reviews·Sep 15, 2016·2K Sports
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1
  20. 20
    Overwatch

    Overwatch

    87
    36 critic reviews·May 23, 2016·Blizzard Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  21. 21
    Total War: Warhammer

    Total War: Warhammer

    87
    21 critic reviews·May 23, 2016·Sega
    PC
  22. 22
    Planet Coaster

    Planet Coaster

    87
    19 critic reviews·Nov 16, 2016·Frontier Developments
    PC
  23. 23
    Owlboy

    Owlboy

    87
    21 critic reviews·Oct 31, 2016·D-Pad Studio
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  24. 24
    Battlefield 1

    Battlefield 1

    87
    29 critic reviews·Oct 20, 2016·Electronic Arts
    PCPS4Xbox One
  25. 25
    Pinball FX2 VR

    Pinball FX2 VR

    87
    5 critic reviews·Mar 27, 2016·Zen Studios
    PCXbox One
  26. 26
    Pony Island

    Pony Island

    87
    6 critic reviews·Jan 3, 2016·Daniel Mullins Games
    PC
  27. 27
    Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir

    Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir

    87
    18 critic reviews·Jan 13, 2016·Square Enix
    PS3PS4
  28. 28
    VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action

    VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action

    86
    13 critic reviews·Jun 20, 2016·Ysbryd Games
    PCPS4Switch
  29. 29
    Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Future Tone

    Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Future Tone

    86
    12 critic reviews·Jun 22, 2016·Sega Games
    PS4
  30. 30
    Final Fantasy IX

    Final Fantasy IX

    86
    8 critic reviews·Feb 8, 2016·Square Enix
    PC
  31. 31
    Dark Souls III

    Dark Souls III

    86
    21 critic reviews·Mar 23, 2016·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox One
  32. 32
    Valkyria Chronicles Remastered

    Valkyria Chronicles Remastered

    86
    14 critic reviews·Feb 9, 2016·Sega Corporation
    PCPS4Switch
  33. 33
    Starbound

    Starbound

    86
    7 critic reviews·Jul 21, 2016·Chucklefish Games
    PCXbox OneXbox X|S
  34. 34
    XCOM 2

    XCOM 2

    86
    32 critic reviews·Feb 3, 2016·2K Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  35. 35
    Steins;Gate Elite

    Steins;Gate Elite

    86
    12 critic reviews·Sep 16, 2016·Spike Chunsoft
    PCPS4Switch
  36. 36
    Resident Evil 5 Remastered

    Resident Evil 5 Remastered

    86
    7 critic reviews·Jun 27, 2016·Capcom
    PS4Xbox OneSwitch
  37. 37
    Hyper Light Drifter

    Hyper Light Drifter

    85
    14 critic reviews·Mar 30, 2016·Heart Machine
    PCPS4Xbox One
  38. 38
    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

    85
    25 critic reviews·Jul 20, 2016·NIS America
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
  39. 39
    Tumblestone

    Tumblestone

    85
    5 critic reviews·Jul 11, 2016·The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
    PCPS3PS4Xbox One +1
  40. 40
    Gears of War 4

    Gears of War 4

    85
    22 critic reviews·Oct 10, 2016·Microsoft Studios
    PCXbox One
  41. 41
    Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

    Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

    85
    28 critic reviews·Dec 7, 2016·Sega
    PCPS4Xbox One
  42. 42
    Dragon Quest Builders

    Dragon Quest Builders

    85
    31 critic reviews·Jan 27, 2016·Nintendo
    PCPS3PS4Switch
  43. 43
    Darkest Dungeon

    Darkest Dungeon

    85
    27 critic reviews·Jan 18, 2016·Red Hook Studios
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  44. 44
    FIFA 17

    FIFA 17

    84
    11 critic reviews·Sep 26, 2016·EA Sports
    PS3Xbox 360
  45. 45
    Pro Evolution Soccer 2017

    Pro Evolution Soccer 2017

    84
    11 critic reviews·Sep 12, 2016·Konami
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1
  46. 46
    Quadrilateral Cowboy

    Quadrilateral Cowboy

    84
    8 critic reviews·Jul 24, 2016·Klei Entertainment
    PC
  47. 47
    Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

    Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

    84
    23 critic reviews·Dec 5, 2016·Daedalic Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  48. 48
    BioShock: The Collection

    BioShock: The Collection

    84
    17 critic reviews·Sep 12, 2016·Take-Two Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  49. 49
    Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration

    Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration

    84
    7 critic reviews·Oct 10, 2016·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch 2
  50. 50
    The King of Fighters XIV

    The King of Fighters XIV

    84
    12 critic reviews·Aug 22, 2016·Deep Silver
    PCPS4
  51. 51
    Madden NFL 17

    Madden NFL 17

    83
    11 critic reviews·Aug 22, 2016·EA Sports
    PS4Xbox One
  52. 52
    Hitman: Episode 2 - Sapienza

    Hitman: Episode 2 - Sapienza

    83
    9 critic reviews·Apr 25, 2016·IO Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox One
  53. 53
    Day of the Tentacle Remastered

    Day of the Tentacle Remastered

    83
    17 critic reviews·Mar 20, 2016·Double Fine Productions
    PCPS4Xbox One
  54. 54
    Enter the Gungeon

    Enter the Gungeon

    83
    23 critic reviews·Apr 4, 2016·Devolver Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  55. 55
    Severed

    Severed

    83
    23 critic reviews·Apr 25, 2016·Drinkbox Studios
    Switch
  56. 56
    Doom

    Doom

    83
    32 critic reviews·May 11, 2016·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS4Xbox One
  57. 57
    The Last Guardian

    The Last Guardian

    83
    28 critic reviews·Dec 5, 2016·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4
  58. 58
    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

    83
    36 critic reviews·Aug 22, 2016·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox One
  59. 59
    F1 2016

    F1 2016

    83
    18 critic reviews·Aug 18, 2016·Codemasters
    PCPS4Xbox One
  60. 60
    Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

    Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

    83
    17 critic reviews·Dec 19, 2016·WayForward
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  61. 61
    Oxenfree

    Oxenfree

    83
    25 critic reviews·Jan 13, 2016·Night School Studio
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  62. 62
    RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic

    RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic

    83
    8 critic reviews·Dec 19, 2016·Atari, Inc.
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  63. 63
    That Dragon, Cancer

    That Dragon, Cancer

    83
    12 critic reviews·Jan 10, 2016·Numinous Games
    PC
  64. 64
    Resident Evil 6 Remastered

    Resident Evil 6 Remastered

    82
    6 critic reviews·Mar 28, 2016·Capcom
    PS4Xbox OneSwitch
  65. 65
    MLB The Show 16

    MLB The Show 16

    82
    7 critic reviews·Mar 28, 2016·Sony Computer Entertainment
    PS3PS4
  66. 66
    The Banner Saga 2

    The Banner Saga 2

    82
    24 critic reviews·Apr 18, 2016·Versus Evil
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  67. 67
    Final Fantasy XV

    Final Fantasy XV

    82
    38 critic reviews·Nov 28, 2016·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  68. 68
    Thumper

    Thumper

    82
    18 critic reviews·Oct 9, 2016·Drool
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  69. 69
    Madden NFL 17

    Madden NFL 17

    82
    9 critic reviews·Aug 22, 2016·EA Sports
    PS3Xbox 360
  70. 70
    Sid Meier's Civilization VI

    Sid Meier's Civilization VI

    82
    11 critic reviews·Oct 19, 2016·2K Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  71. 71
    Grim Dawn

    Grim Dawn

    82
    10 critic reviews·Feb 24, 2016·Crate Entertainment
    PCXbox One
  72. 72
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered

    82
    14 critic reviews·Nov 3, 2016·Activision
    PCPS4Xbox One
  73. 73
    Hitman: Episode 6 - Hokkaido

    Hitman: Episode 6 - Hokkaido

    82
    6 critic reviews·Oct 30, 2016·IO Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox One
  74. 74
    Unravel

    Unravel

    81
    24 critic reviews·Feb 8, 2016·Electronic Arts
    PCPS4Xbox One
  75. 75
    Road to Ballhalla

    Road to Ballhalla

    81
    5 critic reviews·Aug 4, 2016·tinyBuild
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  76. 76
    The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human

    The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human

    81
    5 critic reviews·Jan 18, 2016·Digerati Distribution
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  77. 77
    Watch Dogs 2

    Watch Dogs 2

    81
    32 critic reviews·Nov 14, 2016·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox One
  78. 78
    Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2

    Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2

    81
    23 critic reviews·Feb 22, 2016·Electronic Arts
    PCPS4Xbox One
  79. 79
    Salt and Sanctuary

    Salt and Sanctuary

    81
    21 critic reviews·Mar 14, 2016·Ska Studios
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  80. 80
    Dandy Dungeon: Legend of Brave Yamada

    Dandy Dungeon: Legend of Brave Yamada

    81
    8 critic reviews·Jan 14, 2016·Onion Games
    PCSwitch
  81. 81
    Overcooked!

    Overcooked!

    81
    11 critic reviews·Aug 2, 2016·Team17
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  82. 82
    Deus Ex GO

    Deus Ex GO

    81
    7 critic reviews·Aug 17, 2016·Square Enix
    PC
  83. 83
    Tyranny

    Tyranny

    81
    18 critic reviews·Nov 9, 2016·Paradox Interactive
    PC
  84. 84
    SuperHot

    SuperHot

    81
    27 critic reviews·Feb 24, 2016·IMGN.PRO
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  85. 85
    Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak

    Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak

    81
    10 critic reviews·Jan 19, 2016·Gearbox Software
    PC
  86. 86
    The Lion's Song

    The Lion's Song

    80
    12 critic reviews·Jul 6, 2016·Mi'pu'mi Games
    PCSwitch
  87. 87
    Worms W.M.D

    Worms W.M.D

    80
    16 critic reviews·Aug 22, 2016·Team17
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  88. 88
    Ultimate Chicken Horse

    Ultimate Chicken Horse

    80
    7 critic reviews·Mar 3, 2016·Merge Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  89. 89
    Firewatch

    Firewatch

    80
    33 critic reviews·Feb 8, 2016·Panic
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  90. 90
    Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada

    Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada

    80
    11 critic reviews·Nov 22, 2016·Koei Tecmo America Corporation
    PCPS3PS4Switch
  91. 91
    Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

    Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

    80
    9 critic reviews·Jun 27, 2016·Spike Chunsoft
    PCPS4Xbox One
  92. 92
    World of Final Fantasy

    World of Final Fantasy

    80
    30 critic reviews·Oct 24, 2016·Square Enix
    PCPS4
  93. 93
    Yakuza Kiwami

    Yakuza Kiwami

    80
    34 critic reviews·Jan 20, 2016·Deep Silver
    PCPS3PS4Xbox One +4
  94. 94
    Devil Daggers

    Devil Daggers

    80
    5 critic reviews·Feb 17, 2016·Sorath
    PC
  95. 95
    TrackMania Turbo

    TrackMania Turbo

    80
    16 critic reviews·Mar 21, 2016·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox One
  96. 96
    Tom Clancy's The Division

    Tom Clancy's The Division

    80
    22 critic reviews·Mar 7, 2016·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5
  97. 97
    NeuroVoider

    NeuroVoider

    80
    8 critic reviews·Aug 30, 2016·Plug In Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  98. 98
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition

    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition

    80
    8 critic reviews·Oct 26, 2016·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  99. 99
    Crashlands

    Crashlands

    80
    12 critic reviews·Jan 19, 2016·Butterscotch Shenanigans
    PCXbox OneSwitch
  100. 100
    Shadow Warrior 2

    Shadow Warrior 2

    80
    23 critic reviews·Oct 12, 2016·Devolver Digital
    PCPS4Xbox One