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Best Games of 2022

100 games from 2022 ranked by critic score · from 382 titles

The highest-rated games released in 2022, ranked by critics on CriticDB. Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.

  1. 1
    Elden Ring

    Elden Ring

    94
    64 critic reviews·Feb 24, 2022·FromSoftware
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +2
  2. 2
    Xenoblade Chronicles 3

    Xenoblade Chronicles 3

    91
    48 critic reviews·Jul 28, 2022·Nintendo
    Switch
  3. 3
    The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

    The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

    90
    9 critic reviews·Apr 26, 2022·Crows Crows Crows
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  4. 4
    Rogue Legacy 2

    Rogue Legacy 2

    90
    20 critic reviews·Apr 27, 2022·Cellar Door Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  5. 5
    Neon White

    Neon White

    90
    32 critic reviews·Jun 15, 2022·Annapurna Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  6. 6
    God of War Ragnarök

    God of War Ragnarök

    90
    57 critic reviews·Nov 8, 2022·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS4PS5
  7. 7
    Freshly Frosted

    Freshly Frosted

    90
    5 critic reviews·Jun 9, 2022·The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  8. 8
    Nier: Automata - The End of Yorha Edition

    Nier: Automata - The End of Yorha Edition

    89
    10 critic reviews·Oct 5, 2022·Square Enix
    Switch
  9. 9
    Roadwarden

    Roadwarden

    89
    7 critic reviews·Sep 11, 2022·Moral Anxiety Studio
    PCSwitch
  10. 10
    AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative

    AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative

    88
    17 critic reviews·Jun 22, 2022·Spike Chunsoft
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  11. 11
    Pentiment

    Pentiment

    88
    39 critic reviews·Nov 14, 2022·Xbox Game Studios
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  12. 12
    Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection

    Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection

    88
    29 critic reviews·Jan 27, 2022·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS5
  13. 13
    Return to Monkey Island

    Return to Monkey Island

    88
    34 critic reviews·Sep 18, 2022·Devolver Digital
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  14. 14
    Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course

    Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course

    88
    17 critic reviews·Jun 29, 2022·Studio MDHR
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  15. 15
    Destiny 2: The Witch Queen

    Destiny 2: The Witch Queen

    88
    22 critic reviews·Feb 21, 2022·Bungie
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  16. 16
    Chained Echoes

    Chained Echoes

    88
    23 critic reviews·Dec 7, 2022·WhisperGames
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  17. 17
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

    88
    46 critic reviews·Jun 15, 2022·Netflix
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  18. 18
    Horizon Forbidden West

    Horizon Forbidden West

    87
    52 critic reviews·Feb 17, 2022·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS4PS5
  19. 19
    Tunic

    Tunic

    87
    35 critic reviews·Mar 15, 2022·Finji
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  20. 20
    Vampire Survivors

    Vampire Survivors

    87
    15 critic reviews·Jan 31, 2022·Poncle
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  21. 21
    Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

    Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

    87
    40 critic reviews·Oct 19, 2022·Ubisoft Entertainment
    Switch
  22. 22
    Hardspace: Shipbreaker

    Hardspace: Shipbreaker

    87
    21 critic reviews·May 23, 2022·Focus Entertainment
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  23. 23
    Immortality

    Immortality

    87
    24 critic reviews·Aug 29, 2022·Half Mermaid
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  24. 24
    Gran Turismo 7

    Gran Turismo 7

    86
    39 critic reviews·Mar 3, 2022·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4PS5
  25. 25
    Lost in Play

    Lost in Play

    86
    9 critic reviews·Aug 9, 2022·Joystick Ventures
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
  26. 26
    Hyper Demon

    Hyper Demon

    86
    6 critic reviews·Sep 18, 2022·Sorath
    PC
  27. 27
    The Case of the Golden Idol

    The Case of the Golden Idol

    86
    11 critic reviews·Oct 12, 2022·Netflix
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  28. 28
    This Way Madness Lies

    This Way Madness Lies

    86
    8 critic reviews·Nov 9, 2022·Zeboyd Games
    PCSwitchPS5
  29. 29
    Kirby and the Forgotten Land

    Kirby and the Forgotten Land

    86
    41 critic reviews·Mar 24, 2022·Nintendo
    Switch
  30. 30
    Total War: Warhammer III

    Total War: Warhammer III

    86
    15 critic reviews·Feb 16, 2022·Sega
    PC
  31. 31
    Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

    Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

    86
    25 critic reviews·Jun 28, 2022·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  32. 32
    Norco

    Norco

    85
    16 critic reviews·Mar 23, 2022·Raw Fury
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  33. 33
    Dorfromantik

    Dorfromantik

    85
    12 critic reviews·Apr 27, 2022·Toukana Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  34. 34
    Cult of the Lamb

    Cult of the Lamb

    85
    50 critic reviews·Aug 10, 2022·Devolver Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  35. 35
    World of Warcraft: Dragonflight

    World of Warcraft: Dragonflight

    85
    5 critic reviews·Nov 27, 2022·Blizzard Entertainment
    PC
  36. 36
    Splatoon 3

    Splatoon 3

    85
    35 critic reviews·Sep 8, 2022·Nintendo
    SwitchSwitch 2
  37. 37
    Marvel Snap

    Marvel Snap

    85
    8 critic reviews·Oct 17, 2022·Nuverse Games
    PC
  38. 38
    The Last of Us Part I

    The Last of Us Part I

    85
    34 critic reviews·Sep 1, 2022·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS5
  39. 39
    Signalis

    Signalis

    85
    24 critic reviews·Oct 26, 2022·Humble Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  40. 40
    Wayward Strand

    Wayward Strand

    85
    13 critic reviews·Sep 14, 2022·Ghost Pattern
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  41. 41
    Infernax

    Infernax

    85
    21 critic reviews·Feb 13, 2022·The Arcade Crew
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  42. 42
    OlliOlli World

    OlliOlli World

    84
    37 critic reviews·Feb 7, 2022·Take-Two Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  43. 43
    Not for Broadcast

    Not for Broadcast

    84
    8 critic reviews·Jan 24, 2022·tinyBuild
    PCPS4Xbox OneXbox X|S
  44. 44
    NeverAwake

    NeverAwake

    84
    9 critic reviews·Sep 27, 2022·Phoenixx Inc.
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +1
  45. 45
    Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration

    Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration

    84
    15 critic reviews·Nov 10, 2022·Atari, Inc.
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  46. 46
    Eyes in the Dark

    Eyes in the Dark

    84
    7 critic reviews·Jul 13, 2022·Gearbox Publishing
    PC
  47. 47
    I Was a Teenage Exocolonist

    I Was a Teenage Exocolonist

    84
    7 critic reviews·Aug 24, 2022·Northway Games
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
  48. 48
    Stray

    Stray

    84
    65 critic reviews·Jul 18, 2022·Annapurna Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  49. 49
    Bayonetta 3

    Bayonetta 3

    84
    41 critic reviews·Oct 27, 2022·Nintendo
    Switch
  50. 50
    Brok the Investigator

    Brok the Investigator

    84
    5 critic reviews·Aug 25, 2022·COWCAT
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  51. 51
    Two Point Campus

    Two Point Campus

    84
    34 critic reviews·Aug 8, 2022·Sega
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  52. 52
    Beacon Pines

    Beacon Pines

    84
    15 critic reviews·Sep 21, 2022·Hiding Spot Games
    PCXbox OneSwitchXbox X|S
  53. 53
    Lil Gator Game

    Lil Gator Game

    84
    9 critic reviews·Dec 13, 2022·Playtonic Friends
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  54. 54
    Citizen Sleeper

    Citizen Sleeper

    84
    18 critic reviews·May 4, 2022·Fellow Traveller
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  55. 55
    Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga

    Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga

    83
    6 critic reviews·Jun 9, 2022·Freedom Games
    PC
  56. 56
    Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix+

    Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix+

    83
    9 critic reviews·May 25, 2022·Sega
    PC
  57. 57
    Tinykin

    Tinykin

    83
    14 critic reviews·Aug 29, 2022·tinyBuild
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  58. 58
    Tactics Ogre: Reborn

    Tactics Ogre: Reborn

    83
    28 critic reviews·Nov 10, 2022·Square Enix
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
  59. 59
    Syberia: The World Before

    Syberia: The World Before

    83
    10 critic reviews·Mar 17, 2022·Microids
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  60. 60
    Triangle Strategy

    Triangle Strategy

    83
    38 critic reviews·Mar 3, 2022·Nintendo
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  61. 61
    Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit

    Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit

    83
    7 critic reviews·May 5, 2022·Thunderful
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  62. 62
    Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak

    Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak

    83
    14 critic reviews·Jun 29, 2022·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  63. 63
    Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels

    Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels

    83
    7 critic reviews·Jul 18, 2022·Xbox Game Studios
    PCXbox OnePS5Xbox X|S
  64. 64
    Pokémon Legends: Arceus

    Pokémon Legends: Arceus

    83
    38 critic reviews·Jan 27, 2022·The Pokémon Company
    Switch
  65. 65
    Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

    Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

    83
    38 critic reviews·Jun 23, 2022·Nintendo
    Switch
  66. 66
    What Lies in the Multiverse

    What Lies in the Multiverse

    83
    6 critic reviews·Mar 3, 2022·Untold Tales
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  67. 67
    The King of Fighters XV

    The King of Fighters XV

    82
    25 critic reviews·Feb 15, 2022·SNK
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  68. 68
    Gerda: A Flame in Winter

    Gerda: A Flame in Winter

    82
    9 critic reviews·Aug 31, 2022·DON'T NOD
    PCSwitch
  69. 69
    A Plague Tale: Requiem

    A Plague Tale: Requiem

    82
    45 critic reviews·Oct 17, 2022·Focus Entertainment
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  70. 70
    Lucy Dreaming

    Lucy Dreaming

    82
    6 critic reviews·Oct 17, 2022·Tall Story Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  71. 71
    Potionomics

    Potionomics

    82
    7 critic reviews·Oct 16, 2022·XSEED Games
    PC
  72. 72
    Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons

    Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons

    82
    5 critic reviews·Feb 27, 2022·NCSOFT
    PC
  73. 73
    LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

    LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

    82
    49 critic reviews·Apr 4, 2022·WB Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  74. 74
    Terror of Hemasaurus

    Terror of Hemasaurus

    82
    7 critic reviews·Oct 16, 2022·Digerati Distribution
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  75. 75
    Prodeus

    Prodeus

    82
    14 critic reviews·Sep 22, 2022·Humble Bundle
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  76. 76
    Frogun

    Frogun

    82
    6 critic reviews·Aug 1, 2022·Top Hat Studios
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  77. 77
    Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth

    Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth

    82
    6 critic reviews·Dec 21, 2022·Square Enix
    PS4PS5
  78. 78
    PowerSlave: Exhumed

    PowerSlave: Exhumed

    82
    5 critic reviews·Feb 9, 2022·Throwback Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  79. 79
    Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

    Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

    82
    19 critic reviews·Feb 23, 2022·Koei Tecmo Europe
    PCPS4Switch
  80. 80
    Victoria 3

    Victoria 3

    82
    18 critic reviews·Oct 24, 2022·Paradox Interactive
    PC
  81. 81
    Expeditions: Rome

    Expeditions: Rome

    82
    15 critic reviews·Jan 19, 2022·THQ Nordic
    PC
  82. 82
    Marvel's Midnight Suns

    Marvel's Midnight Suns

    82
    45 critic reviews·Dec 1, 2022·2K Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  83. 83
    F1 22

    F1 22

    82
    18 critic reviews·Jun 30, 2022·EA Sports
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  84. 84
    Football Manager 2023

    Football Manager 2023

    82
    12 critic reviews·Nov 7, 2022·Sega
    PCXbox OneSwitchPS5 +1
  85. 85
    Grid Legends: Deluxe Edition

    Grid Legends: Deluxe Edition

    82
    6 critic reviews·Feb 24, 2022·Electronic Arts
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +2
  86. 86
    Once Upon a Jester

    Once Upon a Jester

    82
    6 critic reviews·Nov 8, 2022·Crunching Koalas
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  87. 87
    Anonymous;Code

    Anonymous;Code

    82
    10 critic reviews·Jul 27, 2022·Spike Chunsoft
    PCPS4Switch
  88. 88
    Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

    Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

    81
    42 critic reviews·Dec 12, 2022·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  89. 89
    Dungeons of Dreadrock

    Dungeons of Dreadrock

    81
    7 critic reviews·Feb 11, 2022·Prof. Dr. Christoph Minnameier
    PCSwitch
  90. 90
    Strange Horticulture

    Strange Horticulture

    81
    9 critic reviews·Jan 20, 2022·Iceberg Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  91. 91
    Kynseed

    Kynseed

    81
    10 critic reviews·Dec 5, 2022·PixelCount Studios
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  92. 92
    Cultic

    Cultic

    81
    9 critic reviews·Oct 12, 2022·3D Realms
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  93. 93
    Shovel Knight Dig

    Shovel Knight Dig

    81
    19 critic reviews·Sep 22, 2022·Yacht Club Games
    PCXbox OneSwitchPS5 +1
  94. 94
    Card Shark

    Card Shark

    81
    22 critic reviews·Jun 1, 2022·Devolver Digital
    PCSwitch
  95. 95
    Sifu

    Sifu

    81
    44 critic reviews·Feb 7, 2022·Sloclap
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  96. 96
    Jack Move

    Jack Move

    81
    6 critic reviews·Sep 7, 2022·HypeTrain Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  97. 97
    Shadows Over Loathing

    Shadows Over Loathing

    81
    5 critic reviews·Nov 10, 2022·Asymmetric
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
  98. 98
    Dome Keeper

    Dome Keeper

    81
    7 critic reviews·Sep 26, 2022·Raw Fury
    PCXbox X|S
  99. 99
    Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival

    Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival

    81
    13 critic reviews·Sep 21, 2022·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  100. 100
    Horizon Chase 2

    Horizon Chase 2

    81
    13 critic reviews·Sep 8, 2022·Aquiris Game Studio
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2