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Best Games of 2019

100 games from 2019 ranked by critic score · from 410 titles

The highest-rated games released in 2019, ranked by critics on CriticDB. Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.

  1. 1
    Persona 5 Royal

    Persona 5 Royal

    94
    46 critic reviews·Oct 30, 2019·Atlus
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  2. 2
    Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

    Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

    93
    11 critic reviews·Jul 1, 2019·Square Enix
    PCPS4PS5Xbox X|S +1
  3. 3
    Disco Elysium

    Disco Elysium

    92
    29 critic reviews·Oct 14, 2019·ZA/UM
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
  4. 4
    Resident Evil 2

    Resident Evil 2

    91
    43 critic reviews·Jan 24, 2019·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +2
  5. 5
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses

    Fire Emblem: Three Houses

    91
    35 critic reviews·Jul 25, 2019·Nintendo
    Switch
  6. 6
    Monster Hunter: World - Iceborne

    Monster Hunter: World - Iceborne

    90
    30 critic reviews·Sep 5, 2019·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox One
  7. 7
    Slay the Spire

    Slay the Spire

    90
    12 critic reviews·Jan 22, 2019·Humble Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  8. 8
    Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

    Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

    90
    14 critic reviews·Sep 26, 2019·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  9. 9
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    89
    49 critic reviews·Mar 21, 2019·Activision
    PCPS4Xbox One
  10. 10
    One Finger Death Punch 2

    One Finger Death Punch 2

    89
    9 critic reviews·Apr 14, 2019·Silver Dollar Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  11. 11
    Final Fantasy VIII Remastered

    Final Fantasy VIII Remastered

    89
    12 critic reviews·Sep 2, 2019·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  12. 12
    Resident Evil 2: Deluxe Edition

    Resident Evil 2: Deluxe Edition

    88
    6 critic reviews·Jan 24, 2019·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  13. 13
    Frostpunk: Console Edition

    Frostpunk: Console Edition

    88
    5 critic reviews·Oct 10, 2019·11 bit studios
    PS4Xbox One
  14. 14
    A Short Hike

    A Short Hike

    88
    13 critic reviews·Jul 29, 2019·Whippoorwill
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  15. 15
    Super Mario Maker 2

    Super Mario Maker 2

    88
    32 critic reviews·Jun 27, 2019·Nintendo
    Switch
  16. 16
    Sayonara Wild Hearts

    Sayonara Wild Hearts

    88
    23 critic reviews·Sep 18, 2019·Annapurna Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  17. 17
    Manifold Garden

    Manifold Garden

    88
    15 critic reviews·Oct 17, 2019·William Chyr Studio
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  18. 18
    Devil May Cry 5

    Devil May Cry 5

    87
    55 critic reviews·Mar 7, 2019·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch 2
  19. 19
    MLB The Show 19

    MLB The Show 19

    87
    16 critic reviews·Mar 25, 2019·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4
  20. 20
    Horace

    Horace

    87
    7 critic reviews·Jul 17, 2019·505 Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  21. 21
    F1 2019

    F1 2019

    86
    14 critic reviews·Jun 27, 2019·Deep Silver
    PCPS4Xbox One
  22. 22
    13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

    13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

    86
    43 critic reviews·Nov 27, 2019·Sega
    PS4Switch
  23. 23
    Outer Wilds

    Outer Wilds

    86
    16 critic reviews·May 27, 2019·Annapurna Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  24. 24
    Amid Evil

    Amid Evil

    86
    5 critic reviews·Jun 19, 2019·New Blood Interactive
    PC
  25. 25
    The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

    The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

    86
    34 critic reviews·Sep 19, 2019·Nintendo
    SwitchSwitch 2
  26. 26
    OlliOlli: Switch Stance

    OlliOlli: Switch Stance

    86
    6 critic reviews·Feb 13, 2019·Gambitious
    Switch
  27. 27
    Gears 5

    Gears 5

    86
    39 critic reviews·Sep 8, 2019·Xbox Game Studios
    PCXbox OneXbox X|S
  28. 28
    Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

    Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

    86
    9 critic reviews·Nov 13, 2019·Xbox Game Studios
    PCXbox OnePS5Xbox X|S
  29. 29
    Astral Chain

    Astral Chain

    86
    39 critic reviews·Aug 29, 2019·Nintendo
    Switch
  30. 30
    Sunless Skies

    Sunless Skies

    86
    12 critic reviews·Jan 30, 2019·Failbetter Games
    PC
  31. 31
    Tom Clancy's The Division 2

    Tom Clancy's The Division 2

    85
    24 critic reviews·Mar 14, 2019·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  32. 32
    Life is Strange 2: Episode 4 - Faith

    Life is Strange 2: Episode 4 - Faith

    85
    7 critic reviews·Aug 21, 2019·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox One
  33. 33
    Kingdom Hearts III

    Kingdom Hearts III

    85
    29 critic reviews·Jan 24, 2019·Disney Interactive Studios
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  34. 34
    Wargroove

    Wargroove

    85
    34 critic reviews·Jan 1, 2019·Chucklefish Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  35. 35
    Blaster Master Zero 2

    Blaster Master Zero 2

    85
    6 critic reviews·Mar 19, 2019·Inti Creates
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  36. 36
    Total War: Three Kingdoms

    Total War: Three Kingdoms

    85
    21 critic reviews·May 22, 2019·Sega Games
    PC
  37. 37
    Mini Motorways

    Mini Motorways

    85
    12 critic reviews·Sep 18, 2019·Dinosaur Polo Club
    PCSwitch
  38. 38
    Football Manager 2020

    Football Manager 2020

    85
    11 critic reviews·Nov 18, 2019
    PC
  39. 39
    What the Golf?

    What the Golf?

    85
    16 critic reviews·Sep 18, 2019·Triband
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
  40. 40
    Katana Zero

    Katana Zero

    85
    20 critic reviews·Apr 17, 2019·Netflix
    PCXbox OneSwitch
  41. 41
    Children of Morta

    Children of Morta

    84
    26 critic reviews·Sep 2, 2019·11 bit studios
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  42. 42
    Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark

    Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark

    84
    13 critic reviews·Apr 29, 2019·1C Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  43. 43
    Ring Fit Adventure

    Ring Fit Adventure

    84
    22 critic reviews·Oct 17, 2019·Nintendo
    Switch
  44. 44
    Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered

    Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered

    84
    11 critic reviews·Sep 19, 2019·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  45. 45
    Neversong

    Neversong

    84
    17 critic reviews·Oct 30, 2019·Serenity Forge
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  46. 46
    Cthulhu Saves Christmas

    Cthulhu Saves Christmas

    84
    5 critic reviews·Dec 22, 2019·Limited Run Games
    PCSwitchPS5
  47. 47
    Control

    Control

    84
    48 critic reviews·Aug 26, 2019·505 Games
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  48. 48
    Baba is You

    Baba is You

    84
    10 critic reviews·Mar 12, 2019·hempuli
    PCSwitch
  49. 49
    Gnosia

    Gnosia

    84
    18 critic reviews·Jun 19, 2019·Mebius
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  50. 50
    Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

    Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

    84
    26 critic reviews·Jan 10, 2019·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  51. 51
    Magic: The Gathering Arena

    Magic: The Gathering Arena

    84
    6 critic reviews·Sep 25, 2019·Wizards of the Coast
    PC
  52. 52
    Nowhere Prophet

    Nowhere Prophet

    84
    7 critic reviews·Jul 18, 2019·No More Robots
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  53. 53
    Winds of Change

    Winds of Change

    83
    6 critic reviews·Aug 20, 2019·Klace
    PCSwitch
  54. 54
    Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

    Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

    83
    33 critic reviews·Jan 17, 2019·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  55. 55
    The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series

    The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series

    83
    6 critic reviews·Sep 9, 2019·Skybound Games
    PCPS4Xbox One
  56. 56
    Mortal Kombat 11

    Mortal Kombat 11

    83
    49 critic reviews·Apr 21, 2019·Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  57. 57
    Ape Out

    Ape Out

    83
    27 critic reviews·Feb 27, 2019·Devolver Digital
    PCSwitch
  58. 58
    Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

    Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

    83
    48 critic reviews·Nov 14, 2019·Electronic Arts
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  59. 59
    Shovel Knight: King of Cards

    Shovel Knight: King of Cards

    83
    15 critic reviews·Dec 9, 2019·Yacht Club Games
    PCPS3PS4Xbox One +1
  60. 60
    Death Stranding

    Death Stranding

    83
    53 critic reviews·Nov 7, 2019·505 Games
    PCPS4PS5
  61. 61
    Void Bastards

    Void Bastards

    83
    19 critic reviews·May 27, 2019·Humble Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  62. 62
    Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling

    Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling

    83
    8 critic reviews·Nov 20, 2019·DANGEN Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  63. 63
    Stellaris: Console Edition

    Stellaris: Console Edition

    82
    8 critic reviews·Feb 25, 2019·Paradox Interactive
    PS4Xbox OnePS5Xbox X|S
  64. 64
    AI: The Somnium Files

    AI: The Somnium Files

    82
    23 critic reviews·Sep 16, 2019·Spike Chunsoft
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  65. 65
    God's Trigger

    God's Trigger

    82
    6 critic reviews·Apr 17, 2019·Techland Publishing
    PCPS4Xbox One
  66. 66
    Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

    Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

    82
    24 critic reviews·Sep 25, 2019·Nihon Falcom
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
  67. 67
    Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

    Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

    82
    35 critic reviews·Jun 17, 2019·505 Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  68. 68
    Luigi's Mansion 3

    Luigi's Mansion 3

    82
    40 critic reviews·Oct 30, 2019·Nintendo
    Switch
  69. 69
    Imperator: Rome

    Imperator: Rome

    82
    12 critic reviews·Apr 24, 2019·Paradox Interactive
    PC
  70. 70
    A Plague Tale: Innocence

    A Plague Tale: Innocence

    82
    39 critic reviews·May 13, 2019·Focus Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  71. 71
    The Outer Worlds

    The Outer Worlds

    82
    59 critic reviews·Oct 24, 2019·Private Division
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  72. 72
    Avicii Invector

    Avicii Invector

    82
    13 critic reviews·Dec 9, 2019·Wired Productions
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  73. 73
    Mutazione

    Mutazione

    82
    7 critic reviews·Sep 18, 2019·Akupara Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  74. 74
    Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout

    Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout

    82
    17 critic reviews·Sep 25, 2019·Koei Tecmo Europe
    PCPS4Switch
  75. 75
    Tetris 99

    Tetris 99

    82
    12 critic reviews·Feb 12, 2019·Nintendo of Europe
    Switch
  76. 76
    Untitled Goose Game

    Untitled Goose Game

    82
    32 critic reviews·Sep 19, 2019·Panic
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  77. 77
    Yo-kai Watch 4

    Yo-kai Watch 4

    82
    7 critic reviews·Jun 19, 2019·LEVEL-5
    Switch
  78. 78
    Virgo Versus the Zodiac

    Virgo Versus the Zodiac

    82
    6 critic reviews·Dec 11, 2019·Serenity Forge
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  79. 79
    Anno 1800

    Anno 1800

    82
    18 critic reviews·Apr 15, 2019·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  80. 80
    New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

    New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

    82
    18 critic reviews·Jan 10, 2019·Nintendo
    SwitchSwitch 2
  81. 81
    Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack

    Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack

    82
    10 critic reviews·Dec 24, 2019·Koei Tecmo Europe
    PCPS4Switch
  82. 82
    World of Warcraft Classic

    World of Warcraft Classic

    81
    8 critic reviews·Aug 26, 2019·Blizzard Entertainment
    PC
  83. 83
    Freedom Finger

    Freedom Finger

    81
    7 critic reviews·Sep 25, 2019·Wide Right Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  84. 84
    Box Boy! + Box Girl!

    Box Boy! + Box Girl!

    81
    13 critic reviews·Apr 25, 2019·Nintendo of Europe
    Switch
  85. 85
    Rune Factory 4 Special

    Rune Factory 4 Special

    81
    26 critic reviews·Jul 24, 2019·XSEED Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  86. 86
    Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX

    Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX

    81
    6 critic reviews·Sep 25, 2019·Inti Creates
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  87. 87
    Apex Legends

    Apex Legends

    81
    27 critic reviews·Feb 3, 2019·Electronic Arts
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  88. 88
    Mordhau

    Mordhau

    81
    10 critic reviews·Apr 28, 2019·Triternion
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  89. 89
    Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2

    Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2

    81
    7 critic reviews·Jan 23, 2019·Focus Entertainment
    PC
  90. 90
    Planet Zoo

    Planet Zoo

    81
    25 critic reviews·Nov 4, 2019·Frontier Developments
    PC
  91. 91
    Blazing Chrome

    Blazing Chrome

    81
    22 critic reviews·Jul 10, 2019·The Arcade Crew
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  92. 92
    Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled

    Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled

    81
    32 critic reviews·Jun 20, 2019·Activision
    PS4Xbox OneSwitch
  93. 93
    Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair

    Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair

    81
    21 critic reviews·Oct 6, 2019·Team17
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  94. 94
    Knights and Bikes

    Knights and Bikes

    81
    18 critic reviews·Aug 26, 2019·Double Fine Productions
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  95. 95
    My Friend Pedro

    My Friend Pedro

    81
    27 critic reviews·Jun 19, 2019·Devolver Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  96. 96
    Dirt Rally 2.0

    Dirt Rally 2.0

    81
    17 critic reviews·Feb 24, 2019·Codemasters
    PCPS4Xbox One
  97. 97
    Ion Fury

    Ion Fury

    81
    22 critic reviews·Aug 14, 2019·3D Realms
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  98. 98
    Killer Queen Black

    Killer Queen Black

    80
    15 critic reviews·Oct 10, 2019·Liquid Bit, LLC
    PCXbox OneSwitch
  99. 99
    Dicey Dungeons

    Dicey Dungeons

    80
    9 critic reviews·Aug 12, 2019·Terry Cavanagh
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  100. 100
    Yoshi's Crafted World

    Yoshi's Crafted World

    80
    36 critic reviews·Mar 28, 2019·Nintendo
    Switch