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Best Games of 2017

100 games from 2017 ranked by critic score · from 415 titles

The highest-rated games released in 2017, ranked by critics on CriticDB. Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.

  1. 1
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

    97
    39 critic reviews·Mar 2, 2017·Nintendo
    Switch
  2. 2
    Super Mario Odyssey

    Super Mario Odyssey

    97
    34 critic reviews·Oct 26, 2017·Nintendo
    SwitchSwitch 2
  3. 3
    Divinity: Original Sin II

    Divinity: Original Sin II

    94
    20 critic reviews·Sep 13, 2017·Larian Studios
    PCPS4Xbox One
  4. 4
    Hollow Knight

    Hollow Knight

    92
    14 critic reviews·Feb 23, 2017·Team Cherry
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  5. 5
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

    92
    25 critic reviews·Apr 27, 2017·Nintendo
    SwitchSwitch 2
  6. 6
    SteamWorld Dig 2

    SteamWorld Dig 2

    90
    13 critic reviews·Sep 20, 2017·Image & Form
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  7. 7
    XCOM 2: War of the Chosen

    XCOM 2: War of the Chosen

    90
    13 critic reviews·Aug 28, 2017·2K Games
    PCPS4Xbox One
  8. 8
    What Remains of Edith Finch

    What Remains of Edith Finch

    89
    38 critic reviews·Apr 23, 2017·Annapurna Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  9. 9
    Horizon Zero Dawn

    Horizon Zero Dawn

    89
    30 critic reviews·Feb 27, 2017·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS4PS5
  10. 10
    NieR: Automata

    NieR: Automata

    89
    34 critic reviews·Feb 22, 2017·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox One
  11. 11
    The Talos Principle VR

    The Talos Principle VR

    89
    5 critic reviews·Oct 16, 2017·Devolver Digital
    PC
  12. 12
    StarCraft: Remastered

    StarCraft: Remastered

    88
    7 critic reviews·Aug 13, 2017·Blizzard Entertainment
    PC
  13. 13
    Night in the Woods

    Night in the Woods

    88
    13 critic reviews·Feb 20, 2017·Finji
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  14. 14
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

    88
    18 critic reviews·Nov 16, 2017·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  15. 15
    Injustice 2

    Injustice 2

    88
    38 critic reviews·May 15, 2017·WB Games
    PCPS4Xbox One
  16. 16
    Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

    Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

    88
    29 critic reviews·Jul 28, 2017·Square Enix
    PCPS4
  17. 17
    Nioh

    Nioh

    87
    32 critic reviews·Feb 6, 2017·Koei Tecmo Games
    PCPS3PS4
  18. 18
    Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood

    Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood

    87
    10 critic reviews·Jun 19, 2017·Square Enix
    PCPS4PS5Xbox X|S +1
  19. 19
    Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

    Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

    87
    33 critic reviews·Jan 23, 2017·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +2
  20. 20
    Diablo III: Eternal Collection

    Diablo III: Eternal Collection

    87
    7 critic reviews·Jun 26, 2017·Blizzard Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  21. 21
    Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

    Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

    87
    7 critic reviews·Mar 2, 2017·Yacht Club Games
    PCPS3PS4Xbox One +1
  22. 22
    The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+

    The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+

    87
    5 critic reviews·Jan 2, 2017·Nicalis, Inc.
    PCPS4Switch
  23. 23
    Doki Doki Literature Club!

    Doki Doki Literature Club!

    87
    6 critic reviews·Sep 21, 2017·Serenity Forge
    PC
  24. 24
    Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds

    Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds

    87
    20 critic reviews·Nov 6, 2017·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS4
  25. 25
    Cuphead

    Cuphead

    87
    37 critic reviews·Sep 28, 2017·Studio MDHR
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  26. 26
    Pyre

    Pyre

    87
    25 critic reviews·Jul 24, 2017·Supergiant Games
    PCPS4
  27. 27
    Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony

    Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony

    87
    19 critic reviews·Jan 11, 2017·Spike Chunsoft
    PCPS4Switch
  28. 28
    Sonic Mania

    Sonic Mania

    86
    35 critic reviews·Aug 14, 2017·Sega Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  29. 29
    Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

    Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

    86
    34 critic reviews·Jul 10, 2017·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  30. 30
    MLB The Show 17

    MLB The Show 17

    86
    12 critic reviews·Mar 27, 2017·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4
  31. 31
    Nex Machina

    Nex Machina

    86
    20 critic reviews·Jun 19, 2017·Housemarque
    PCPS4
  32. 32
    Statik

    Statik

    86
    5 critic reviews·Apr 23, 2017·Tarsier Studios
    PS4
  33. 33
    Assassin's Creed Origins

    Assassin's Creed Origins

    86
    31 critic reviews·Oct 25, 2017·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  34. 34
    Faeria

    Faeria

    86
    5 critic reviews·Mar 7, 2017·Versus Evil
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  35. 35
    Rivals of Aether

    Rivals of Aether

    86
    5 critic reviews·Mar 27, 2017·Dan Fornace
    PCXbox OneSwitch
  36. 36
    L.A. Noire

    L.A. Noire

    85
    12 critic reviews·Nov 13, 2017·Rockstar Games
    PS4Xbox OneSwitch
  37. 37
    West of Loathing

    West of Loathing

    85
    10 critic reviews·Aug 9, 2017·Asymmetric
    PCSwitch
  38. 38
    The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

    The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

    85
    23 critic reviews·Sep 27, 2017·NIS America
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
  39. 39
    Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

    Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

    85
    38 critic reviews·Oct 25, 2017·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  40. 40
    WipEout: Omega Collection

    WipEout: Omega Collection

    85
    16 critic reviews·Jun 5, 2017·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4
  41. 41
    Guilty Gear Xrd: Rev 2

    Guilty Gear Xrd: Rev 2

    85
    9 critic reviews·Mar 29, 2017·Sega Interactive
    PCPS3PS4
  42. 42
    Zero Escape: The Nonary Games

    Zero Escape: The Nonary Games

    85
    6 critic reviews·Mar 23, 2017·Aksys Games
    PCPS4Xbox One
  43. 43
    Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition

    Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition

    85
    6 critic reviews·May 10, 2017·Mojang Studios
    Switch
  44. 44
    Total War: Warhammer II

    Total War: Warhammer II

    85
    15 critic reviews·Sep 27, 2017·Sega
    PC
  45. 45
    Slime-san

    Slime-san

    85
    5 critic reviews·Apr 6, 2017·Headup Games
    PCSwitch
  46. 46
    Hotline Miami Collection

    Hotline Miami Collection

    85
    7 critic reviews·Oct 9, 2017·Devolver Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  47. 47
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2

    Xenoblade Chronicles 2

    85
    32 critic reviews·Nov 30, 2017·Nintendo
    Switch
  48. 48
    Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

    Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

    85
    28 critic reviews·Aug 28, 2017·Ubisoft Entertainment
    Switch
  49. 49
    Splasher

    Splasher

    85
    6 critic reviews·Feb 6, 2017·The Sidekicks
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  50. 50
    Forza Motorsport 7

    Forza Motorsport 7

    84
    26 critic reviews·Oct 2, 2017·Microsoft Studios
    PCXbox One
  51. 51
    Yakuza Kiwami 2

    Yakuza Kiwami 2

    84
    42 critic reviews·Dec 6, 2017·Sega
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +2
  52. 52
    Splatoon 2

    Splatoon 2

    84
    29 critic reviews·Jul 20, 2017·Nintendo
    Switch
  53. 53
    Collection of Mana

    Collection of Mana

    84
    8 critic reviews·May 31, 2017·Square Enix
    Switch
  54. 54
    DJMax Respect

    DJMax Respect

    84
    5 critic reviews·Jul 27, 2017·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4
  55. 55
    Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

    Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

    84
    32 critic reviews·Aug 6, 2017·Ninja Theory
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  56. 56
    Dirt 4

    Dirt 4

    84
    20 critic reviews·Jun 5, 2017·Feral Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox One
  57. 57
    Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

    Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

    84
    27 critic reviews·Aug 21, 2017·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4
  58. 58
    Nioh: Complete Edition

    Nioh: Complete Edition

    84
    9 critic reviews·Nov 6, 2017·Koei Tecmo Games
    PCPS4
  59. 59
    Battlerite

    Battlerite

    84
    7 critic reviews·Nov 7, 2017·Stunlock Studios
    PCXbox One
  60. 60
    Final Fantasy IX

    Final Fantasy IX

    84
    6 critic reviews·Sep 18, 2017·Square Enix
    PS4Xbox OneSwitch
  61. 61
    Batman: The Enemy Within

    Batman: The Enemy Within

    84
    6 critic reviews·Aug 7, 2017·Telltale Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  62. 62
    Disgaea 5 Complete

    Disgaea 5 Complete

    84
    21 critic reviews·Mar 2, 2017·Nippon Ichi Software
    PCSwitch
  63. 63
    L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files

    L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files

    83
    6 critic reviews·Dec 12, 2017·Take-Two Interactive
    PC
  64. 64
    F1 2017

    F1 2017

    83
    19 critic reviews·Aug 24, 2017·Codemasters
    PCPS4Xbox One
  65. 65
    Destiny 2

    Destiny 2

    83
    40 critic reviews·Sep 5, 2017·Activision
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  66. 66
    Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

    Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

    83
    5 critic reviews·Aug 30, 2017·Slitherine Software UK Ltd.
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  67. 67
    Steel Division: Normandy 44

    Steel Division: Normandy 44

    83
    6 critic reviews·May 22, 2017·Paradox Interactive
    PC
  68. 68
    Thimbleweed Park

    Thimbleweed Park

    83
    23 critic reviews·Mar 29, 2017·Terrible Toybox
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  69. 69
    Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix

    Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix

    83
    11 critic reviews·Mar 8, 2017·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  70. 70
    South Park: The Fractured But Whole

    South Park: The Fractured But Whole

    83
    35 critic reviews·Oct 16, 2017·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  71. 71
    Pinball FX3

    Pinball FX3

    83
    11 critic reviews·Sep 25, 2017·Zen Studios
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  72. 72
    Forza Horizon 3: Hot Wheels

    Forza Horizon 3: Hot Wheels

    83
    5 critic reviews·May 8, 2017·Microsoft Studios
    PCXbox One
  73. 73
    Pro Evolution Soccer 2018

    Pro Evolution Soccer 2018

    83
    10 critic reviews·Sep 11, 2017·Konami Digital Entertainment
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1
  74. 74
    The Darkside Detective

    The Darkside Detective

    83
    8 critic reviews·Jul 26, 2017·Akupara Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  75. 75
    Yomawari: Midnight Shadows

    Yomawari: Midnight Shadows

    83
    10 critic reviews·Oct 23, 2017·NIS America
    PCPS4PS5
  76. 76
    Dishonored: Death of the Outsider

    Dishonored: Death of the Outsider

    83
    24 critic reviews·Sep 13, 2017·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS4Xbox One
  77. 77
    Madden NFL 18

    Madden NFL 18

    82
    16 critic reviews·Aug 24, 2017·EA Sports
    PS4Xbox One
  78. 78
    Dark Souls III: The Ringed City

    Dark Souls III: The Ringed City

    82
    9 critic reviews·Mar 26, 2017·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox One
  79. 79
    Graceful Explosion Machine

    Graceful Explosion Machine

    82
    11 critic reviews·Apr 5, 2017·Vertex Pop
    PCPS4Switch
  80. 80
    Part Time UFO

    Part Time UFO

    82
    10 critic reviews·Nov 13, 2017·Nintendo
    Switch
  81. 81
    Torment: Tides of Numenera

    Torment: Tides of Numenera

    82
    28 critic reviews·Feb 26, 2017·Techland
    PCPS4Xbox One
  82. 82
    Tekken 7

    Tekken 7

    82
    30 critic reviews·May 31, 2017·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox One
  83. 83
    Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition

    Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition

    82
    8 critic reviews·Dec 5, 2017·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS4
  84. 84
    Gorogoa

    Gorogoa

    82
    15 critic reviews·Dec 12, 2017·Annapurna Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  85. 85
    Battle Chef Brigade

    Battle Chef Brigade

    82
    14 critic reviews·Nov 19, 2017·Adult Swim Games
    PCSwitch
  86. 86
    Danmaku Unlimited 3

    Danmaku Unlimited 3

    82
    6 critic reviews·Mar 8, 2017·Doragon Entertainment
    PCPS4Switch
  87. 87
    NBA 2K18

    NBA 2K18

    82
    12 critic reviews·Sep 14, 2017·2K Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  88. 88
    Planescape: Torment - Enhanced Edition

    Planescape: Torment - Enhanced Edition

    82
    5 critic reviews·Apr 10, 2017·Beamdog
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  89. 89
    Project CARS 2

    Project CARS 2

    82
    23 critic reviews·Sep 21, 2017·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox One
  90. 90
    The End Is Nigh

    The End Is Nigh

    82
    9 critic reviews·Jul 11, 2017·Edmund McMillen
    PCPS4Switch
  91. 91
    Hand of Fate 2

    Hand of Fate 2

    82
    25 critic reviews·Nov 6, 2017·H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  92. 92
    Chess Ultra

    Chess Ultra

    82
    7 critic reviews·Jun 19, 2017·Ripstone
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  93. 93
    FIFA 18

    FIFA 18

    82
    16 critic reviews·Sep 28, 2017·EA Sports
    Switch
  94. 94
    A Hat in Time

    A Hat in Time

    81
    23 critic reviews·Oct 4, 2017·Gears for Breakfast
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  95. 95
    Middle-earth: Shadow of War

    Middle-earth: Shadow of War

    81
    33 critic reviews·Oct 9, 2017·WB Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch 2
  96. 96
    Football Manager 2018

    Football Manager 2018

    81
    6 critic reviews·Nov 9, 2017·Sega Games
    PC
  97. 97
    Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition

    Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition

    81
    13 critic reviews·Aug 28, 2017·Paradox Interactive
    PS4Xbox OneSwitch
  98. 98
    Snipperclips: Cut It Out, Together!

    Snipperclips: Cut It Out, Together!

    81
    11 critic reviews·Mar 2, 2017·Nintendo
    Switch
  99. 99
    Gravity Rush 2

    Gravity Rush 2

    81
    26 critic reviews·Jan 17, 2017·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4
  100. 100
    Pokkén Tournament DX

    Pokkén Tournament DX

    81
    22 critic reviews·Sep 21, 2017·Nintendo of Europe
    Switch