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Best Games of 2018

100 games from 2018 ranked by critic score · from 426 titles

The highest-rated games released in 2018, ranked by critics on CriticDB. Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.

  1. 1
    God of War

    God of War

    94
    42 critic reviews·Apr 19, 2018·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS4PS5
  2. 2
    Red Dead Redemption 2

    Red Dead Redemption 2

    94
    50 critic reviews·Oct 25, 2018·Rockstar Games
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5
  3. 3
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

    93
    31 critic reviews·Dec 6, 2018·Nintendo
    Switch
  4. 4
    Bayonetta 2

    Bayonetta 2

    92
    18 critic reviews·Feb 15, 2018·Nintendo
    Switch
  5. 5
    Chrono Trigger

    Chrono Trigger

    92
    8 critic reviews·Feb 26, 2018·Square Enix
    PC
  6. 6
    Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition

    Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition

    92
    12 critic reviews·Aug 30, 2018·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  7. 7
    Forza Horizon 4

    Forza Horizon 4

    91
    35 critic reviews·Oct 1, 2018·Xbox Game Studios
    PCXbox OneXbox X|S
  8. 8
    Celeste

    Celeste

    91
    25 critic reviews·Jan 24, 2018·Maddy Makes Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  9. 9
    Monster Hunter: World

    Monster Hunter: World

    91
    51 critic reviews·Jan 25, 2018·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox One
  10. 10
    Shadow of the Colossus

    Shadow of the Colossus

    90
    23 critic reviews·Feb 5, 2018·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4
  11. 11
    Return of the Obra Dinn

    Return of the Obra Dinn

    90
    12 critic reviews·Oct 17, 2018·3909
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  12. 12
    Marvel's Spider-Man

    Marvel's Spider-Man

    89
    27 critic reviews·Sep 6, 2018·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4
  13. 13
    Tetris Effect

    Tetris Effect

    89
    28 critic reviews·Nov 8, 2018·Enhance
    PCPS4
  14. 14
    Dusk

    Dusk

    89
    13 critic reviews·Dec 9, 2018·New Blood Interactive
    PCPS4SwitchXbox X|S
  15. 15
    The Messenger

    The Messenger

    89
    17 critic reviews·Aug 29, 2018·Devolver Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  16. 16
    Tents and Trees

    Tents and Trees

    88
    5 critic reviews·Jan 2, 2018·Frozax Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  17. 17
    Final Fantasy XV: Windows Edition

    Final Fantasy XV: Windows Edition

    88
    8 critic reviews·Mar 5, 2018·Square Enix
    PC
  18. 18
    Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

    Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

    88
    27 critic reviews·Mar 22, 2018·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  19. 19
    Sonic Mania Plus

    Sonic Mania Plus

    87
    21 critic reviews·Jul 16, 2018·Netflix
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  20. 20
    Slime-san: Superslime Edition

    Slime-san: Superslime Edition

    87
    5 critic reviews·Jun 21, 2018·Headup Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  21. 21
    Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion

    Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion

    87
    8 critic reviews·Jun 12, 2018·Nintendo
    Switch
  22. 22
    Florence

    Florence

    87
    8 critic reviews·Feb 12, 2018·Annapurna Interactive
    PCSwitch
  23. 23
    Assassin's Creed Odyssey

    Assassin's Creed Odyssey

    87
    40 critic reviews·Oct 4, 2018·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  24. 24
    Destiny 2: Forsaken

    Destiny 2: Forsaken

    87
    19 critic reviews·Sep 3, 2018·Activision
    PCPS3PS4Xbox One
  25. 25
    Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition

    Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition

    87
    6 critic reviews·Apr 26, 2018·WayForward
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  26. 26
    Dead Cells

    Dead Cells

    86
    31 critic reviews·Aug 5, 2018·Playdigious
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  27. 27
    Unavowed

    Unavowed

    86
    10 critic reviews·Aug 7, 2018·Wadjet Eye Games
    PCSwitch
  28. 28
    Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition

    Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition

    86
    5 critic reviews·Dec 5, 2018·Koei Tecmo Games
    PCSwitch
  29. 29
    Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

    Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

    86
    25 critic reviews·May 2, 2018·Nintendo
    Switch
  30. 30
    Into the Breach

    Into the Breach

    86
    21 critic reviews·Feb 26, 2018·Subset Games
    PCSwitch
  31. 31
    Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

    Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

    86
    23 critic reviews·May 7, 2018·Versus Evil
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  32. 32
    Football Manager 2019

    Football Manager 2019

    86
    9 critic reviews·Nov 1, 2018·Sega Europe
    PC
  33. 33
    Octahedron

    Octahedron

    86
    7 critic reviews·Mar 19, 2018·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  34. 34
    Dragon Ball FighterZ

    Dragon Ball FighterZ

    85
    41 critic reviews·Jan 25, 2018·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  35. 35
    Gris

    Gris

    85
    37 critic reviews·Dec 12, 2018·Devolver Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  36. 36
    The Banner Saga 3

    The Banner Saga 3

    85
    24 critic reviews·Jul 25, 2018·Versus Evil
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  37. 37
    Valkyria Chronicles 4

    Valkyria Chronicles 4

    85
    32 critic reviews·Mar 20, 2018·Sega
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  38. 38
    Lumines Remastered

    Lumines Remastered

    85
    11 critic reviews·Jun 25, 2018·Enhance Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  39. 39
    Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition

    Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition

    85
    12 critic reviews·Jan 15, 2018·Capcom
    PCPS4
  40. 40
    Fortnite

    Fortnite

    85
    7 critic reviews·Jan 9, 2018·Tencent Games
    PC
  41. 41
    The Gardens Between

    The Gardens Between

    85
    19 critic reviews·Sep 19, 2018·The Voxel Agents
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  42. 42
    Mega Man X: Legacy Collection

    Mega Man X: Legacy Collection

    85
    6 critic reviews·Jul 23, 2018·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  43. 43
    Hitman 2

    Hitman 2

    84
    39 critic reviews·Nov 12, 2018·WB Games
    PCPS4Xbox One
  44. 44
    Guacamelee! 2

    Guacamelee! 2

    84
    33 critic reviews·Aug 20, 2018·Drinkbox Studios
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  45. 45
    Two Point Hospital

    Two Point Hospital

    84
    33 critic reviews·Aug 28, 2018·Sega
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  46. 46
    Octopath Traveler

    Octopath Traveler

    84
    30 critic reviews·Jul 12, 2018·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  47. 47
    Assassin's Creed Origins: The Curse of the Pharaohs

    Assassin's Creed Origins: The Curse of the Pharaohs

    84
    8 critic reviews·Mar 12, 2018·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  48. 48
    FIFA 19

    FIFA 19

    84
    15 critic reviews·Sep 27, 2018·EA Sports
    Switch
  49. 49
    CrossCode

    CrossCode

    84
    22 critic reviews·Sep 19, 2018·Mayflower Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  50. 50
    Warhammer: Vermintide 2

    Warhammer: Vermintide 2

    84
    21 critic reviews·Mar 7, 2018·Fatshark
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5
  51. 51
    Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

    Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

    84
    12 critic reviews·Dec 3, 2018·FDG Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  52. 52
    Wandersong

    Wandersong

    84
    13 critic reviews·Sep 26, 2018·Wishes Ultd.
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  53. 53
    Dragon Quest Builders 2

    Dragon Quest Builders 2

    84
    40 critic reviews·Dec 19, 2018·Nintendo
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  54. 54
    Frostpunk

    Frostpunk

    83
    26 critic reviews·Apr 23, 2018·11 bit studios
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  55. 55
    Life is Strange 2: Episode 1 - Roads

    Life is Strange 2: Episode 1 - Roads

    83
    12 critic reviews·Sep 26, 2018·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox One
  56. 56
    Death's Gambit: Afterlife

    Death's Gambit: Afterlife

    83
    6 critic reviews·Aug 12, 2018·Serenity Forge
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  57. 57
    Spyro Reignited Trilogy

    Spyro Reignited Trilogy

    83
    34 critic reviews·Nov 12, 2018·Activision
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  58. 58
    Far Cry 5

    Far Cry 5

    83
    43 critic reviews·Mar 25, 2018·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  59. 59
    Yoku's Island Express

    Yoku's Island Express

    83
    19 critic reviews·May 28, 2018·Team17
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  60. 60
    Dark Souls: Remastered

    Dark Souls: Remastered

    83
    26 critic reviews·May 22, 2018·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  61. 61
    SoulCalibur VI

    SoulCalibur VI

    83
    36 critic reviews·Oct 17, 2018·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox One
  62. 62
    World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

    World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

    83
    15 critic reviews·Aug 12, 2018·Activision Blizzard
    PC
  63. 63
    The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit

    The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit

    83
    23 critic reviews·Jun 24, 2018·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox One
  64. 64
    Among Us

    Among Us

    82
    8 critic reviews·Jun 14, 2018·Innersloth
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  65. 65
    Sprint Vector

    Sprint Vector

    82
    8 critic reviews·Feb 7, 2018·Survios
    PC
  66. 66
    Wreckfest

    Wreckfest

    82
    18 critic reviews·Jun 13, 2018·Handy Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  67. 67
    Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun!

    Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun!

    82
    8 critic reviews·Jul 18, 2018·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    Switch
  68. 68
    Disgaea 1 Complete

    Disgaea 1 Complete

    82
    15 critic reviews·Jul 25, 2018·NIS America
    PS4Switch
  69. 69
    Overcooked! 2

    Overcooked! 2

    82
    29 critic reviews·Aug 6, 2018·Team17
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  70. 70
    Katamari Damacy Reroll

    Katamari Damacy Reroll

    82
    22 critic reviews·Dec 5, 2018·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  71. 71
    The Forest

    The Forest

    82
    12 critic reviews·Apr 29, 2018·Endnight Games Ltd
    PCPS4
  72. 72
    FAR: Lone Sails

    FAR: Lone Sails

    82
    16 critic reviews·May 16, 2018·H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  73. 73
    BattleTech

    BattleTech

    82
    20 critic reviews·Apr 23, 2018·Paradox Interactive
    PC
  74. 74
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

    82
    30 critic reviews·Oct 11, 2018·Activision
    PCPS4Xbox One
  75. 75
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country

    Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country

    82
    7 critic reviews·Sep 13, 2018·Nintendo
    SwitchSwitch 2
  76. 76
    Semblance

    Semblance

    82
    11 critic reviews·Jul 23, 2018·Good Shepherd Entertainment
    PCSwitch
  77. 77
    Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

    Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

    82
    26 critic reviews·Jul 12, 2018·1-UP Studio
    SwitchSwitch 2
  78. 78
    Minit

    Minit

    82
    19 critic reviews·Apr 2, 2018·Devolver Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  79. 79
    Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido

    Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido

    82
    12 critic reviews·Jun 6, 2018·Nintendo
    Switch
  80. 80
    Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

    Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

    81
    26 critic reviews·Oct 22, 2018·CD Projekt RED
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  81. 81
    Full Metal Furies

    Full Metal Furies

    81
    7 critic reviews·Jan 16, 2018·Cellar Door Games
    PCXbox OneSwitch
  82. 82
    FIFA 19

    FIFA 19

    81
    20 critic reviews·Sep 27, 2018·EA Sports
    PCPS4Xbox One
  83. 83
    Timespinner

    Timespinner

    81
    10 critic reviews·Sep 24, 2018·Chucklefish Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  84. 84
    Judgment

    Judgment

    81
    35 critic reviews·Dec 12, 2018·Sega
    PCPS4PS5Xbox X|S
  85. 85
    Layers of Fear: Legacy

    Layers of Fear: Legacy

    81
    7 critic reviews·Feb 20, 2018·Bloober Team
    Switch
  86. 86
    A Way Out

    A Way Out

    81
    31 critic reviews·Mar 22, 2018·Electronic Arts
    PCPS4Xbox One
  87. 87
    Iconoclasts

    Iconoclasts

    81
    15 critic reviews·Jan 22, 2018·Bifrost Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  88. 88
    Subnautica

    Subnautica

    81
    20 critic reviews·Jan 22, 2018·Unknown Worlds Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  89. 89
    Unravel Two

    Unravel Two

    81
    23 critic reviews·Jun 8, 2018·Electronic Arts
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  90. 90
    Onrush

    Onrush

    81
    21 critic reviews·Jun 4, 2018·Codemasters
    PS4Xbox One
  91. 91
    F1 2018

    F1 2018

    81
    15 critic reviews·Aug 23, 2018·Codemasters
    PCPS4Xbox One
  92. 92
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider

    81
    43 critic reviews·Sep 13, 2018·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  93. 93
    Dragon's Crown Pro

    Dragon's Crown Pro

    81
    13 critic reviews·Feb 7, 2018·Atlus
    PS4
  94. 94
    Madden NFL 19

    Madden NFL 19

    81
    11 critic reviews·Aug 9, 2018·EA Sports
    PCPS4Xbox One
  95. 95
    Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

    Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

    81
    20 critic reviews·Mar 21, 2018·Nintendo of Europe
    Switch
  96. 96
    Northgard

    Northgard

    81
    8 critic reviews·Mar 6, 2018·Shiro Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  97. 97
    Super Mega Baseball 2

    Super Mega Baseball 2

    81
    14 critic reviews·Apr 30, 2018·Metalhead Software
    PCPS4Xbox One
  98. 98
    Unforeseen Incidents

    Unforeseen Incidents

    80
    9 critic reviews·May 23, 2018·Application Systems Heidelberg
    PCSwitch
  99. 99
    Pla_toon

    Pla_toon

    80
    12 critic reviews·Aug 12, 2018
    PC
  100. 100
    Forgotton Anne

    Forgotton Anne

    80
    20 critic reviews·May 14, 2018·Square Enix Collective
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch