Baldur's Gate 3 artwork

Best Games of 2023

100 games from 2023 ranked by critic score · from 432 titles

The highest-rated games released in 2023, ranked by critics on CriticDB. Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.

  1. 1
    Baldur's Gate 3

    Baldur's Gate 3

    96
    60 critic reviews·Aug 2, 2023·Larian Studios
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  2. 2
    Metroid Prime Remastered

    Metroid Prime Remastered

    94
    24 critic reviews·Feb 7, 2023·Nintendo
    Switch
  3. 3
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

    94
    44 critic reviews·May 11, 2023·Nintendo
    Switch
  4. 4
    Resident Evil 0: Demake

    Resident Evil 0: Demake

    93
    10 critic reviews·May 31, 2023
    PlayStation
  5. 5
    Super Mario Bros. Wonder

    Super Mario Bros. Wonder

    92
    47 critic reviews·Oct 19, 2023·Nintendo
    Switch
  6. 6
    Street Fighter 6

    Street Fighter 6

    91
    62 critic reviews·Jun 1, 2023·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +2
  7. 7
    Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed

    Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed

    91
    6 critic reviews·Apr 24, 2023·Nintendo
    SwitchSwitch 2
  8. 8
    Resident Evil 4

    Resident Evil 4

    90
    38 critic reviews·Mar 23, 2023·Capcom
    PCPS4PS5Xbox X|S +1
  9. 9
    God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla

    God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla

    90
    5 critic reviews·Dec 11, 2023·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS4PS5
  10. 10
    Slay the Princess

    Slay the Princess

    90
    14 critic reviews·Oct 22, 2023·Black Tabby Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  11. 11
    Dead Space Demake

    Dead Space Demake

    90
    21 critic reviews·Apr 9, 2023
    PC
  12. 12
    Marvel's Spider-Man 2

    Marvel's Spider-Man 2

    90
    53 critic reviews·Oct 19, 2023·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS5
  13. 13
    Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

    Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

    90
    49 critic reviews·Sep 25, 2023·CD Projekt RED
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  14. 14
    Against the Storm

    Against the Storm

    89
    14 critic reviews·Dec 7, 2023·Eremite Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  15. 15
    Cocoon

    Cocoon

    89
    28 critic reviews·Sep 28, 2023·Annapurna Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  16. 16
    Dead Space

    Dead Space

    89
    36 critic reviews·Jan 26, 2023·Electronic Arts
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  17. 17
    The Talos Principle II

    The Talos Principle II

    88
    18 critic reviews·Nov 1, 2023·Devolver Digital
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  18. 18
    Final Fantasy XVI

    Final Fantasy XVI

    88
    48 critic reviews·Jun 21, 2023·Square Enix
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  19. 19
    Sea of Stars

    Sea of Stars

    88
    59 critic reviews·Aug 27, 2023·Sabotage
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  20. 20
    Octopath Traveler II

    Octopath Traveler II

    88
    35 critic reviews·Feb 23, 2023·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  21. 21
    Roots of Pacha

    Roots of Pacha

    88
    5 critic reviews·Apr 24, 2023·Soda Den
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  22. 22
    Alan Wake II

    Alan Wake II

    88
    25 critic reviews·Oct 26, 2023·Epic Games
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  23. 23
    Dave the Diver

    Dave the Diver

    87
    26 critic reviews·Jun 27, 2023·MINTROCKET
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +2
  24. 24
    Astral Ascent

    Astral Ascent

    87
    10 critic reviews·Nov 13, 2023·Hibernian Workshop
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
  25. 25
    Pikmin 4

    Pikmin 4

    87
    40 critic reviews·Jul 20, 2023·Nintendo
    Switch
  26. 26
    Hi-Fi Rush

    Hi-Fi Rush

    87
    41 critic reviews·Jan 24, 2023·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  27. 27
    Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

    Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

    87
    32 critic reviews·Jun 29, 2023·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  28. 28
    Diablo IV

    Diablo IV

    87
    41 critic reviews·Jun 5, 2023·Blizzard Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  29. 29
    Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways

    Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways

    87
    23 critic reviews·Sep 20, 2023·Capcom
    PCPS4PS5Xbox X|S +1
  30. 30
    The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood

    The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood

    87
    22 critic reviews·Aug 15, 2023·Devolver Digital
    PCSwitch
  31. 31
    Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition

    Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition

    87
    7 critic reviews·Oct 5, 2023·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS5
  32. 32
    Theatrhythm Final Bar Line

    Theatrhythm Final Bar Line

    87
    28 critic reviews·Feb 15, 2023·Square Enix
    PS4Switch
  33. 33
    Coral Island

    Coral Island

    86
    6 critic reviews·Nov 13, 2023·Humble Games
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  34. 34
    Red Dead Redemption

    Red Dead Redemption

    86
    11 critic reviews·Aug 16, 2023·Rockstar Games
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +2
  35. 35
    Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

    Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

    86
    46 critic reviews·Aug 23, 2023·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  36. 36
    Risk of Rain Returns

    Risk of Rain Returns

    86
    11 critic reviews·Nov 7, 2023·Gearbox Publishing
    PCSwitch
  37. 37
    Blasphemous II

    Blasphemous II

    86
    20 critic reviews·Aug 23, 2023·Team17
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  38. 38
    Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania

    Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania

    86
    8 critic reviews·Mar 5, 2023·Motion Twin
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  39. 39
    Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition

    Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition

    86
    10 critic reviews·Sep 25, 2023·CD Projekt RED
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  40. 40
    Dredge

    Dredge

    85
    32 critic reviews·Mar 29, 2023·Team17
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  41. 41
    Star Ocean: The Second Story R

    Star Ocean: The Second Story R

    85
    31 critic reviews·Nov 1, 2023·Square Enix
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +1
  42. 42
    Smushi Come Home

    Smushi Come Home

    85
    6 critic reviews·Jun 9, 2023·Mooneye Studios
    PCSwitch
  43. 43
    Wargroove 2

    Wargroove 2

    85
    10 critic reviews·Oct 4, 2023·Chucklefish Games
    PCXbox OneSwitchXbox X|S
  44. 44
    Forza Motorsport

    Forza Motorsport

    85
    44 critic reviews·Oct 9, 2023·Xbox Game Studios
    PCXbox X|S
  45. 45
    Roboquest

    Roboquest

    85
    5 critic reviews·Nov 6, 2023·RyseUp Studios
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  46. 46
    This Bed We Made

    This Bed We Made

    85
    6 critic reviews·Oct 31, 2023·Lowbirth Games
    PCPS4PS5Xbox X|S
  47. 47
    Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew

    Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew

    85
    24 critic reviews·Aug 16, 2023·Mimimi Games
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  48. 48
    Starfield

    Starfield

    85
    69 critic reviews·Sep 5, 2023·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  49. 49
    Age of Wonders 4

    Age of Wonders 4

    84
    16 critic reviews·May 1, 2023·Paradox Interactive
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  50. 50
    Little Goody Two Shoes

    Little Goody Two Shoes

    84
    12 critic reviews·Oct 30, 2023·Square Enix Collective
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  51. 51
    F1 23

    F1 23

    84
    17 critic reviews·Jun 15, 2023·EA Sports
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  52. 52
    Marble It Up! Ultra

    Marble It Up! Ultra

    84
    9 critic reviews·Aug 16, 2023·Bad Habit Productions
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  53. 53
    Humanity

    Humanity

    84
    16 critic reviews·May 14, 2023·Enhance
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  54. 54
    Terra Nil

    Terra Nil

    84
    17 critic reviews·Mar 27, 2023·Netflix
    PCSwitch
  55. 55
    Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo

    Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo

    84
    20 critic reviews·Mar 7, 2023·Square Enix
    PCSwitch
  56. 56
    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

    84
    61 critic reviews·Apr 27, 2023·Electronic Arts
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  57. 57
    WitchSpring R

    WitchSpring R

    84
    8 critic reviews·Sep 24, 2023·kiwiwalks
    PCSwitchPS5
  58. 58
    Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2

    Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2

    83
    8 critic reviews·May 10, 2023·CyberConnect2
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  59. 59
    Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless

    Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless

    83
    17 critic reviews·Jan 25, 2023·Nippon Ichi Software
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
  60. 60
    8-Bit Adventures 2

    8-Bit Adventures 2

    83
    9 critic reviews·Jan 30, 2023·Critical Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  61. 61
    Trepang2

    Trepang2

    83
    16 critic reviews·Jun 20, 2023·Team17 Digital
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  62. 62
    Tevi

    Tevi

    83
    10 critic reviews·Nov 28, 2023·Neverland Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  63. 63
    Viewfinder

    Viewfinder

    83
    28 critic reviews·Jul 17, 2023·Thunderful
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +1
  64. 64
    Rhythm Sprout

    Rhythm Sprout

    83
    6 critic reviews·Jan 31, 2023·tinyBuild
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  65. 65
    Chants of Sennaar

    Chants of Sennaar

    83
    18 critic reviews·Sep 4, 2023·Focus Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  66. 66
    A Space for the Unbound

    A Space for the Unbound

    83
    16 critic reviews·Jan 18, 2023·Toge Productions
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  67. 67
    Super Mario RPG

    Super Mario RPG

    83
    42 critic reviews·Nov 16, 2023·Nintendo
    Switch
  68. 68
    30XX

    30XX

    83
    10 critic reviews·Aug 8, 2023·Batterystaple Games
    PCSwitch
  69. 69
    Convergence: A League of Legends Story

    Convergence: A League of Legends Story

    83
    13 critic reviews·May 22, 2023·Riot Forge
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  70. 70
    Pharaoh: A New Era

    Pharaoh: A New Era

    83
    16 critic reviews·Feb 14, 2023·DotEmu
    PC
  71. 71
    Hogwarts Legacy

    Hogwarts Legacy

    83
    44 critic reviews·Feb 9, 2023·Portkey Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  72. 72
    Bakeru

    Bakeru

    83
    12 critic reviews·Nov 29, 2023·Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
    PCSwitch
  73. 73
    Super Mega Baseball 4

    Super Mega Baseball 4

    83
    8 critic reviews·May 29, 2023·EA Sports
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  74. 74
    Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp

    Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp

    83
    30 critic reviews·Apr 20, 2023·Nintendo
    Switch
  75. 75
    Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores

    Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores

    83
    34 critic reviews·Apr 18, 2023·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS5
  76. 76
    Mortal Kombat 1

    Mortal Kombat 1

    83
    36 critic reviews·Sep 18, 2023·WB Games
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  77. 77
    The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom

    The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom

    83
    8 critic reviews·Jun 4, 2023·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  78. 78
    Dungeons 4

    Dungeons 4

    82
    7 critic reviews·Nov 8, 2023·Kalypso Media
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  79. 79
    Jusant

    Jusant

    82
    33 critic reviews·Oct 30, 2023·DON'T NOD
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  80. 80
    Buckshot Roulette

    Buckshot Roulette

    82
    10 critic reviews·Dec 27, 2023·Critical Reflex
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +1
  81. 81
    Remnant II

    Remnant II

    82
    29 critic reviews·Jul 24, 2023·Gearbox Publishing
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  82. 82
    The Making of Karateka

    The Making of Karateka

    82
    5 critic reviews·Aug 28, 2023·Digital Eclipse
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  83. 83
    Fire Emblem Engage

    Fire Emblem Engage

    82
    43 critic reviews·Jan 19, 2023·Nintendo
    Switch
  84. 84
    Last Train Home

    Last Train Home

    82
    12 critic reviews·Nov 27, 2023·THQ Nordic
    PC
  85. 85
    Hitman World of Assassination

    Hitman World of Assassination

    82
    8 critic reviews·Jan 25, 2023·IO Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +2
  86. 86
    Ray'z Arcade Chronology

    Ray'z Arcade Chronology

    82
    7 critic reviews·Mar 8, 2023·Taito
    PCPS4Switch
  87. 87
    Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

    Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

    82
    25 critic reviews·Mar 23, 2023·Koei Tecmo Games
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
  88. 88
    Have a Nice Death

    Have a Nice Death

    82
    17 critic reviews·Mar 21, 2023·Gearbox Publishing
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  89. 89
    Alien Hominid Invasion

    Alien Hominid Invasion

    82
    6 critic reviews·Oct 31, 2023·The Behemoth
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  90. 90
    We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie

    We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie

    82
    16 critic reviews·Jun 1, 2023·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  91. 91
    Fate/Samurai Remnant

    Fate/Samurai Remnant

    82
    25 critic reviews·Sep 28, 2023·Tecmo Koei Games
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
  92. 92
    Hello Kitty Island Adventure

    Hello Kitty Island Adventure

    82
    32 critic reviews·Jul 27, 2023·Sunblink
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +1
  93. 93
    Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid

    Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid

    81
    13 critic reviews·Jul 27, 2023·Spike Chunsoft
    PCSwitch
  94. 94
    Everspace 2

    Everspace 2

    81
    24 critic reviews·Apr 5, 2023·ROCKFISH Games
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  95. 95
    Gunbrella

    Gunbrella

    81
    27 critic reviews·Sep 12, 2023·Devolver Digital
    PCSwitch
  96. 96
    Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon

    Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon

    81
    26 critic reviews·Mar 16, 2023·Nintendo
    Switch
  97. 97
    Football Manager 2024

    Football Manager 2024

    81
    13 critic reviews·Nov 5, 2023·Sega
    PCXbox OneSwitchPS5 +1
  98. 98
    Honkai: Star Rail

    Honkai: Star Rail

    81
    15 critic reviews·Apr 25, 2023·Cognosphere
    PCPS5
  99. 99
    In Stars and Time

    In Stars and Time

    81
    11 critic reviews·Nov 19, 2023·Armor Games Studios
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
  100. 100
    Moons of Darsalon

    Moons of Darsalon

    81
    5 critic reviews·Apr 18, 2023·Astrolabe Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2