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Best Games of 2020

100 games from 2020 ranked by critic score · from 453 titles

The highest-rated games released in 2020, ranked by critics on CriticDB. Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.

  1. 1
    Hades

    Hades

    93
    54 critic reviews·Sep 16, 2020·Netflix
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  2. 2
    Microsoft Flight Simulator

    Microsoft Flight Simulator

    91
    28 critic reviews·Aug 16, 2020·Xbox Game Studios
    PCXbox OneXbox X|S
  3. 3
    The Last of Us Part II

    The Last of Us Part II

    91
    38 critic reviews·Jun 18, 2020·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4PS5
  4. 4
    Dreams

    Dreams

    91
    30 critic reviews·Feb 13, 2020·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4PS5
  5. 5
    Demon's Souls

    Demon's Souls

    91
    27 critic reviews·Nov 11, 2020·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS5
  6. 6
    Persona 4 Golden

    Persona 4 Golden

    90
    28 critic reviews·Jun 12, 2020·Sega
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  7. 7
    Final Fantasy VII Remake

    Final Fantasy VII Remake

    90
    43 critic reviews·Apr 9, 2020·Square Enix
    PCPS4PS5Xbox X|S +1
  8. 8
    Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate

    Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate

    90
    9 critic reviews·Nov 16, 2020·Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  9. 9
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons

    Animal Crossing: New Horizons

    89
    46 critic reviews·Mar 19, 2020·Nintendo
    Switch
  10. 10
    Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

    Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

    89
    36 critic reviews·May 28, 2020·Nintendo
    Switch
  11. 11
    Control: Ultimate Edition

    Control: Ultimate Edition

    89
    12 critic reviews·Aug 26, 2020·505 Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  12. 12
    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2

    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2

    89
    34 critic reviews·Sep 3, 2020·Activision
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  13. 13
    Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered

    Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered

    89
    17 critic reviews·Nov 11, 2020·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS5
  14. 14
    Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition

    Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition

    89
    15 critic reviews·Nov 9, 2020·Capcom
    PS5Xbox X|S
  15. 15
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps

    Ori and the Will of the Wisps

    88
    51 critic reviews·Mar 9, 2020·iam8bit
    PCXbox OneSwitchXbox X|S
  16. 16
    Tetris Effect: Connected

    Tetris Effect: Connected

    88
    17 critic reviews·May 13, 2020·Enhance
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  17. 17
    Spelunky 2

    Spelunky 2

    88
    23 critic reviews·Sep 14, 2020·Mossmouth
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  18. 18
    F1 2020

    F1 2020

    88
    26 critic reviews·Jul 6, 2020·Codemasters
    PCPS4Xbox One
  19. 19
    Crusader Kings III

    Crusader Kings III

    88
    12 critic reviews·Aug 31, 2020·Paradox Interactive
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  20. 20
    Risk of Rain 2

    Risk of Rain 2

    88
    17 critic reviews·Aug 10, 2020·Gearbox Publishing
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  21. 21
    Bayonetta

    Bayonetta

    88
    10 critic reviews·Feb 17, 2020·Sega
    PCPS4Xbox One
  22. 22
    Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

    Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

    87
    32 critic reviews·Nov 11, 2020·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS4PS5
  23. 23
    Doom Eternal

    Doom Eternal

    87
    59 critic reviews·Mar 18, 2020·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  24. 24
    Spiritfarer

    Spiritfarer

    87
    26 critic reviews·Aug 17, 2020·Thunder Lotus
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  25. 25
    Huntdown

    Huntdown

    87
    14 critic reviews·May 11, 2020·Coffee Stain Studios
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  26. 26
    Football Manager 2021

    Football Manager 2021

    87
    8 critic reviews·Nov 22, 2020·Sega
    PC
  27. 27
    The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero

    The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero

    87
    24 critic reviews·Apr 22, 2020·NIS America
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +1
  28. 28
    Borderlands Legendary Collection

    Borderlands Legendary Collection

    86
    6 critic reviews·May 28, 2020·Take-Two Interactive
    PS4Xbox OneSwitch
  29. 29
    Yakuza: Like a Dragon

    Yakuza: Like a Dragon

    86
    56 critic reviews·Jan 15, 2020·Sega Games
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  30. 30
    Monster Train

    Monster Train

    86
    11 critic reviews·May 20, 2020·Big Fan Games
    PCXbox OneSwitchPS5 +1
  31. 31
    Streets of Rage 4

    Streets of Rage 4

    86
    45 critic reviews·Apr 29, 2020·DotEmu
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  32. 32
    Overcooked! All You Can Eat

    Overcooked! All You Can Eat

    86
    9 critic reviews·Nov 11, 2020·Team17
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  33. 33
    Before I Forget

    Before I Forget

    85
    5 critic reviews·Jul 15, 2020·3-Fold Games
    PCXbox OneSwitchXbox X|S
  34. 34
    Nioh 2

    Nioh 2

    85
    33 critic reviews·Mar 12, 2020·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4PS5
  35. 35
    Ghost of Tsushima

    Ghost of Tsushima

    85
    44 critic reviews·Jul 16, 2020·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4PS5
  36. 36
    Pikmin 3 Deluxe

    Pikmin 3 Deluxe

    85
    28 critic reviews·Oct 28, 2020·Nintendo
    SwitchSwitch 2
  37. 37
    Wasteland 3

    Wasteland 3

    85
    34 critic reviews·Aug 26, 2020·inXile Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox One
  38. 38
    Astro's Playroom

    Astro's Playroom

    85
    22 critic reviews·Nov 11, 2020·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS5
  39. 39
    Super Mega Baseball 3

    Super Mega Baseball 3

    84
    13 critic reviews·May 11, 2020·Metalhead Software
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  40. 40
    Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

    Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

    84
    10 critic reviews·Dec 10, 2020·Plug In Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  41. 41
    Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r]

    Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r]

    84
    6 critic reviews·Feb 19, 2020·Aksys Games
    PCPS4Switch
  42. 42
    Black Mesa

    Black Mesa

    84
    9 critic reviews·Mar 5, 2020·Crowbar Collective
    PC
  43. 43
    The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters

    The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters

    84
    7 critic reviews·Jan 27, 2020·Devespresso Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  44. 44
    Dreamscaper

    Dreamscaper

    84
    14 critic reviews·Aug 12, 2020·Freedom Games
    PCXbox OneSwitchXbox X|S
  45. 45
    Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics

    Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics

    84
    10 critic reviews·Jun 3, 2020·Nintendo
    Switch
  46. 46
    Planet Coaster: Console Edition

    Planet Coaster: Console Edition

    84
    8 critic reviews·Nov 9, 2020·Frontier Developments
    PS4Xbox OnePS5Xbox X|S
  47. 47
    The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure

    The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure

    83
    26 critic reviews·May 27, 2020·Nihon Falcom
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +1
  48. 48
    Fortnite

    Fortnite

    83
    7 critic reviews·Jun 28, 2020·Epic Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  49. 49
    Necrobarista

    Necrobarista

    83
    17 critic reviews·Jul 16, 2020·Route 59
    PCPS4
  50. 50
    Sega Ages: Sonic the Hedgehog 2

    Sega Ages: Sonic the Hedgehog 2

    83
    5 critic reviews·Feb 12, 2020·Sega Games
    Switch
  51. 51
    Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle

    Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle

    83
    12 critic reviews·Feb 17, 2020·Sega Games
    PS4Xbox One
  52. 52
    Disc Room

    Disc Room

    83
    15 critic reviews·Oct 21, 2020·Devolver Digital
    PCXbox OneSwitch
  53. 53
    Sackboy: A Big Adventure

    Sackboy: A Big Adventure

    83
    34 critic reviews·Nov 11, 2020·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS4PS5
  54. 54
    Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore

    Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore

    83
    27 critic reviews·Jan 16, 2020·Nintendo
    Switch
  55. 55
    Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society

    Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society

    83
    10 critic reviews·Nov 25, 2020·NIS America
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
  56. 56
    Deep Rock Galactic

    Deep Rock Galactic

    83
    12 critic reviews·May 12, 2020·Coffee Stain Publishing
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  57. 57
    Mr. Driller: DrillLand

    Mr. Driller: DrillLand

    82
    8 critic reviews·Jun 23, 2020·Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  58. 58
    Command & Conquer Remastered Collection

    Command & Conquer Remastered Collection

    82
    17 critic reviews·Jun 4, 2020·EA
    PC
  59. 59
    Art of Rally

    Art of Rally

    82
    10 critic reviews·Sep 22, 2020·Funselektor Labs
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  60. 60
    Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

    Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

    82
    44 critic reviews·Oct 1, 2020·Activision
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  61. 61
    The Pedestrian

    The Pedestrian

    82
    11 critic reviews·Jan 28, 2020·Skookum Arts
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  62. 62
    Desperados III

    Desperados III

    82
    28 critic reviews·Jun 15, 2020·THQ Nordic
    PCPS4Xbox One
  63. 63
    Paradise Killer

    Paradise Killer

    82
    22 critic reviews·Sep 3, 2020·Fellow Traveller
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  64. 64
    Fuser

    Fuser

    82
    22 critic reviews·Nov 8, 2020·NCSOFT
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  65. 65
    Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Love for These Clothes of Desire!

    Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Love for These Clothes of Desire!

    82
    5 critic reviews·Sep 23, 2020·PQube
    PCPS4Switch
  66. 66
    Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One

    Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One

    82
    7 critic reviews·Oct 19, 2020·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  67. 67
    Genshin Impact

    Genshin Impact

    82
    18 critic reviews·Sep 27, 2020·Cognosphere
    PCPS4PS5Xbox X|S
  68. 68
    Persona 5 Strikers

    Persona 5 Strikers

    82
    44 critic reviews·Feb 19, 2020·Sega Games
    PCPS4Switch
  69. 69
    MLB The Show 20

    MLB The Show 20

    82
    18 critic reviews·Mar 16, 2020·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4
  70. 70
    Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei

    Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei

    81
    7 critic reviews·Sep 16, 2020·Idea Factory International, Inc.
    Switch
  71. 71
    Shadowverse: Champion's Battle

    Shadowverse: Champion's Battle

    81
    8 critic reviews·Nov 4, 2020·Marvelous USA, Inc.
    Switch
  72. 72
    Going Under

    Going Under

    81
    12 critic reviews·Sep 23, 2020·Team17
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  73. 73
    Assassin's Creed Valhalla

    Assassin's Creed Valhalla

    81
    65 critic reviews·Nov 9, 2020·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  74. 74
    Crown Trick

    Crown Trick

    81
    8 critic reviews·Oct 14, 2020·NExT Studios
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  75. 75
    Observer: System Redux

    Observer: System Redux

    81
    19 critic reviews·Nov 9, 2020·Bloober Team
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +2
  76. 76
    Chicken Police

    Chicken Police

    81
    6 critic reviews·Nov 4, 2020·HandyGames
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  77. 77
    Carto

    Carto

    81
    8 critic reviews·Oct 26, 2020·X.D. Network Inc.
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  78. 78
    Ghostrunner

    Ghostrunner

    81
    36 critic reviews·Oct 26, 2020·505 Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  79. 79
    Parkasaurus

    Parkasaurus

    81
    5 critic reviews·Aug 12, 2020·WashBear Studio
    PCSwitch
  80. 80
    Buried Stars

    Buried Stars

    81
    5 critic reviews·Jul 29, 2020·LINE Games Corporation
    PCPS4Switch
  81. 81
    Murder by Numbers

    Murder by Numbers

    81
    10 critic reviews·Mar 4, 2020·The Irregular Corporation
    PCSwitch
  82. 82
    Monster Sanctuary

    Monster Sanctuary

    81
    10 critic reviews·Dec 6, 2020·Team17
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  83. 83
    Atomicrops

    Atomicrops

    81
    8 critic reviews·May 27, 2020·Raw Fury
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  84. 84
    When the Past Was Around

    When the Past Was Around

    81
    7 critic reviews·Sep 21, 2020·Chorus Worldwide
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  85. 85
    Creaks

    Creaks

    81
    7 critic reviews·Jul 9, 2020·Amanita Design
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  86. 86
    Röki

    Röki

    81
    13 critic reviews·Jul 22, 2020·United Label
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +1
  87. 87
    Inertial Drift

    Inertial Drift

    81
    10 critic reviews·Sep 10, 2020·PQube
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  88. 88
    The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle

    The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle

    81
    5 critic reviews·Jun 4, 2020·Electronic Arts
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  89. 89
    The Sims 4: Snowy Escape

    The Sims 4: Snowy Escape

    81
    6 critic reviews·Nov 12, 2020·Electronic Arts
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  90. 90
    Lair of the Clockwork God

    Lair of the Clockwork God

    80
    9 critic reviews·Feb 20, 2020·Size Five Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  91. 91
    Super Mario 3D All-Stars

    Super Mario 3D All-Stars

    80
    30 critic reviews·Sep 17, 2020·Nintendo
    Switch
  92. 92
    Factorio

    Factorio

    80
    5 critic reviews·Aug 13, 2020·Wube Software
    PCSwitchSwitch 2
  93. 93
    Gears 5: Hivebusters

    Gears 5: Hivebusters

    80
    5 critic reviews·Dec 14, 2020·Xbox Game Studios
    PCXbox OneXbox X|S
  94. 94
    Noita

    Noita

    80
    9 critic reviews·Oct 14, 2020·Nolla Games
    PC
  95. 95
    Gears Tactics

    Gears Tactics

    80
    44 critic reviews·Apr 27, 2020·Xbox Game Studios
    PCXbox OneXbox X|S
  96. 96
    Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

    Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

    80
    14 critic reviews·Mar 29, 2020·Taleworlds
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  97. 97
    Fall Guys

    Fall Guys

    80
    8 critic reviews·Aug 3, 2020·Devolver Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  98. 98
    Phasmophobia

    Phasmophobia

    80
    7 critic reviews·Sep 17, 2020·Kinetic Games
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  99. 99
    SuperHot: Mind Control Delete

    SuperHot: Mind Control Delete

    80
    24 critic reviews·Jul 15, 2020·SUPERHOT Team
    PCPS4Xbox OneXbox X|S
  100. 100
    Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath

    Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath

    80
    17 critic reviews·May 25, 2020·Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1