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Best Games of 2026

100 games from 2026 ranked by critic score · from 361 titles

The highest-rated games released in 2026, ranked by critics on CriticDB. Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.

  1. 1
    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

    95
    39 critic reviews·Nov 4, 2026·Nintendo
    Switch 2
  2. 2
    Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter

    Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter

    91
    32 critic reviews·Sep 16, 2026·GungHo Online Entertainment
    PCSwitchPS5Switch 2
  3. 3
    Mina the Hollower

    Mina the Hollower

    91
    56 critic reviews·May 28, 2026·Yacht Club Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  4. 4
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered

    91
    7 critic reviews·Sep 28, 2026·CD Projekt RED
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  5. 5
    Resident Evil: Requiem

    Resident Evil: Requiem

    91
    68 critic reviews·Feb 26, 2026·Capcom
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  6. 6
    Forza Horizon 6

    Forza Horizon 6

    91
    57 critic reviews·May 18, 2026·Microsoft
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  7. 7
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

    Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

    91
    7 critic reviews·Jul 29, 2026·Nintendo
    Switch 2
  8. 8
    Pokémon Pokopia

    Pokémon Pokopia

    90
    45 critic reviews·Mar 4, 2026·Nintendo
    Switch 2
  9. 9
    Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition

    Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition

    90
    21 critic reviews·Aug 27, 2026·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    Switch 2
  10. 10
    Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

    Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

    90
    47 critic reviews·Sep 16, 2026·Nintendo
    Switch 2
  11. 11
    Valheim

    Valheim

    90
    16 critic reviews·Sep 8, 2026·Coffee Stain Publishing
    PCXbox OnePS5Xbox X|S +1
  12. 12
    Schrödinger's Call

    Schrödinger's Call

    90
    17 critic reviews·May 26, 2026·Shueisha Games
    PCSwitch
  13. 13
    Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations

    Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations

    89
    14 critic reviews·Jul 6, 2026·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  14. 14
    Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition

    Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition

    89
    16 critic reviews·Sep 30, 2026·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS5
  15. 15
    Dave the Diver: In the Jungle

    Dave the Diver: In the Jungle

    89
    11 critic reviews·Jun 17, 2026·NetEase
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +1
  16. 16
    Phantom Blade 0

    Phantom Blade 0

    88
    39 critic reviews·Oct 28, 2026·S-Game
    PCPS5
  17. 17
    Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin

    Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin

    88
    12 critic reviews·Oct 30, 2026·The Pokémon Company
    Switch 2
  18. 18
    Big Walk

    Big Walk

    88
    24 critic reviews·Aug 3, 2026·Panic
    PCPS5Switch 2
  19. 19
    Opus: Prism Peak

    Opus: Prism Peak

    88
    21 critic reviews·Apr 15, 2026·Shueisha Games
    PCSwitchPS5Switch 2
  20. 20
    Mewgenics

    Mewgenics

    88
    27 critic reviews·Feb 9, 2026·Tyler Glaiel
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1
  21. 21
    Village in the Shade

    Village in the Shade

    88
    11 critic reviews·Jul 29, 2026·NIS America, Inc.
    PCSwitchPS5Switch 2
  22. 22
    Saros

    Saros

    88
    54 critic reviews·Apr 29, 2026·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS5
  23. 23
    Well Dweller

    Well Dweller

    88
    18 critic reviews·Sep 21, 2026·Top Hat Studios
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1
  24. 24
    Gears of War: E-Day

    Gears of War: E-Day

    88
    53 critic reviews·Oct 5, 2026·Xbox Game Studios
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  25. 25
    Super Bomberman Collection

    Super Bomberman Collection

    88
    7 critic reviews·Feb 4, 2026·Konami
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  26. 26
    Denshattack!

    Denshattack!

    87
    47 critic reviews·Jul 14, 2026·Fireshine Games
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  27. 27
    007: First Light

    007: First Light

    87
    68 critic reviews·May 26, 2026·IO Interactive
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  28. 28
    Esoteric Ebb

    Esoteric Ebb

    87
    21 critic reviews·Mar 2, 2026·Raw Fury
    PC
  29. 29
    Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

    Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

    87
    52 critic reviews·Oct 1, 2026·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  30. 30
    Star Wars: Galactic Racer

    Star Wars: Galactic Racer

    87
    59 critic reviews·Oct 5, 2026·Secret Mode
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  31. 31
    Timberborn

    Timberborn

    87
    6 critic reviews·Mar 11, 2026·Mechanistry
    PC
  32. 32
    Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition

    Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition

    87
    15 critic reviews·Jun 22, 2026·Capcom
    Switch 2
  33. 33
    Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse

    Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse

    87
    13 critic reviews·Feb 18, 2026·Square Enix
    PCSwitch
  34. 34
    Onimusha: Way of the Sword

    Onimusha: Way of the Sword

    87
    71 critic reviews·Sep 3, 2026·Capcom
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  35. 35
    Pragmata

    Pragmata

    87
    70 critic reviews·Apr 16, 2026·Capcom
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  36. 36
    Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park

    Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park

    87
    11 critic reviews·Mar 25, 2026·Nintendo
    Switch 2
  37. 37
    Phonopolis

    Phonopolis

    87
    5 critic reviews·May 19, 2026·Amanita Design
    PC
  38. 38
    Final Fantasy Resonance

    Final Fantasy Resonance

    87
    61 critic reviews·Oct 21, 2026·Square Enix
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1
  39. 39
    Nioh 3

    Nioh 3

    86
    62 critic reviews·Feb 5, 2026·Koei Tecmo Games
    PCPS5
  40. 40
    Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 2

    Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 2

    86
    32 critic reviews·Aug 26, 2026·Konami
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1
  41. 41
    Servant of the Lake

    Servant of the Lake

    86
    7 critic reviews·Aug 12, 2026·Rusty Lake
    PC
  42. 42
    Assassin's Creed Black Flag

    Assassin's Creed Black Flag

    86
    35 critic reviews·Jul 8, 2026·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  43. 43
    Rhythm Heaven Groove

    Rhythm Heaven Groove

    86
    36 critic reviews·Jul 1, 2026·Nintendo
    Switch
  44. 44
    Welcome to Elderfield

    Welcome to Elderfield

    86
    9 critic reviews·Sep 9, 2026·Kwalee
    PC
  45. 45
    Enshrouded

    Enshrouded

    86
    17 critic reviews·Oct 14, 2026·Keen Games
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  46. 46
    Tombwater

    Tombwater

    86
    6 critic reviews·Mar 30, 2026·Midwest Games
    PC
  47. 47
    Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

    Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

    86
    47 critic reviews·Mar 12, 2026·Capcom
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  48. 48
    Star Wars Zero Company

    Star Wars Zero Company

    85
    57 critic reviews·Aug 26, 2026·Electronic Arts
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  49. 49
    Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

    Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

    85
    53 critic reviews·Feb 4, 2026·Square Enix
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1
  50. 50
    Mixtape

    Mixtape

    85
    46 critic reviews·May 6, 2026·Annapurna Interactive
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  51. 51
    Lies of P: Complete Edition

    Lies of P: Complete Edition

    85
    13 critic reviews·Aug 4, 2026·Neowiz
    Switch 2
  52. 52
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

    85
    53 critic reviews·Oct 22, 2026·Activision
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  53. 53
    Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen

    Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen

    85
    40 critic reviews·Oct 8, 2026·Capcom
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  54. 54
    Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls

    Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls

    85
    49 critic reviews·Aug 5, 2026·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS5
  55. 55
    Shards of Order

    Shards of Order

    85
    5 critic reviews·Jul 27, 2026·Awaken Realms
    PC
  56. 56
    Twisted Tower

    Twisted Tower

    85
    12 critic reviews·Aug 17, 2026·3D Realms
    PC
  57. 57
    Cairn

    Cairn

    85
    32 critic reviews·Jan 28, 2026·The Game Bakers
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  58. 58
    Silver Pines

    Silver Pines

    85
    28 critic reviews·Oct 7, 2026·Team17
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1
  59. 59
    Mortal Shell II

    Mortal Shell II

    85
    40 critic reviews·Aug 19, 2026·Playstack
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  60. 60
    LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

    LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

    85
    55 critic reviews·May 21, 2026·WB Games
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  61. 61
    Control Resonant

    Control Resonant

    84
    70 critic reviews·Sep 23, 2026·505 Games
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  62. 62
    The Wolf Among Us Remastered

    The Wolf Among Us Remastered

    84
    21 critic reviews·Oct 28, 2026·Telltale Games
    PCXbox OneSwitchPS5 +2
  63. 63
    The Blood of Dawnwalker

    The Blood of Dawnwalker

    84
    62 critic reviews·Sep 2, 2026·Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  64. 64
    Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike

    Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike

    84
    6 critic reviews·Mar 30, 2026·Playstack
    PCXbox OnePS5Xbox X|S +1
  65. 65
    Sovereign Tower

    Sovereign Tower

    84
    9 critic reviews·Aug 5, 2026·Curve Games
    PC
  66. 66
    Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III]

    Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III]

    84
    16 critic reviews·Oct 7, 2026·Square Enix
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  67. 67
    Order of the Sinking Star

    Order of the Sinking Star

    84
    31 critic reviews·Oct 7, 2026·Arc Games
    PCPS5Switch 2
  68. 68
    Splatoon Raiders

    Splatoon Raiders

    84
    48 critic reviews·Jul 22, 2026·Nintendo
    Switch 2
  69. 69
    Steins;Gate Re:Boot

    Steins;Gate Re:Boot

    84
    21 critic reviews·Aug 18, 2026·Spike Chunsoft
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +2
  70. 70
    World of Warcraft: Midnight

    World of Warcraft: Midnight

    84
    13 critic reviews·Mar 1, 2026·Blizzard Entertainment
    PC
  71. 71
    Star Fox

    Star Fox

    84
    56 critic reviews·Jun 24, 2026·Nintendo
    Switch 2
  72. 72
    Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven

    Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven

    84
    7 critic reviews·Jan 21, 2026·Devolver Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  73. 73
    Virtue and a Sledgehammer

    Virtue and a Sledgehammer

    83
    10 critic reviews·Oct 26, 2026·Devolver Digital
    PC
  74. 74
    Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale

    Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale

    83
    7 critic reviews·Mar 2, 2026
    PC
  75. 75
    Zero Parades

    Zero Parades

    83
    20 critic reviews·May 20, 2026·ZA/UM
    PCPS5Switch 2
  76. 76
    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

    83
    57 critic reviews·Oct 14, 2026·Konami
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  77. 77
    S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope

    S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope

    83
    9 critic reviews·Aug 19, 2026·GSC Game World
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  78. 78
    Tenebris Somnia

    Tenebris Somnia

    82
    15 critic reviews·Oct 15, 2026·Saibot Studios
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1
  79. 79
    Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth

    Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth

    82
    23 critic reviews·Apr 26, 2026·Hyper Games
    PCSwitchPS5Switch 2
  80. 80
    The Incident at Galley House

    The Incident at Galley House

    82
    9 critic reviews·Jul 13, 2026·Evil Trout
    PC
  81. 81
    Grime II

    Grime II

    82
    5 critic reviews·Mar 30, 2026·Kwalee
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  82. 82
    Coffee Talk: Tokyo

    Coffee Talk: Tokyo

    82
    19 critic reviews·May 20, 2026·Chorus Worldwide
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  83. 83
    Wax Heads

    Wax Heads

    82
    15 critic reviews·May 4, 2026·Curve Games
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  84. 84
    Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2

    Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2

    82
    23 critic reviews·Oct 13, 2026·Devolver Digital
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  85. 85
    Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker

    Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker

    82
    6 critic reviews·Jun 8, 2026·Gentle Troll Entertainment
    PCSwitch
  86. 86
    2XKO

    2XKO

    82
    5 critic reviews·Jan 19, 2026·Riot Games
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  87. 87
    Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf

    Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf

    82
    19 critic reviews·Mar 4, 2026·Thunderful
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  88. 88
    Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors

    Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors

    82
    12 critic reviews·Apr 20, 2026·Poncle
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1
  89. 89
    Heave Ho 2

    Heave Ho 2

    82
    10 critic reviews·Jul 15, 2026·Devolver Digital
    PCSwitchSwitch 2
  90. 90
    Toem 2

    Toem 2

    82
    22 critic reviews·Sep 28, 2026·Something We Made
    PCSwitchPS5Switch 2
  91. 91
    Aether & Iron

    Aether & Iron

    82
    6 critic reviews·Mar 30, 2026·Seismic Squirrel
    PCPS4PS5Xbox X|S
  92. 92
    Luna Abyss

    Luna Abyss

    82
    22 critic reviews·May 20, 2026·Bonsai Collective
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  93. 93
    Black Jacket

    Black Jacket

    82
    5 critic reviews·May 11, 2026·Skystone Games
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  94. 94
    Marathon

    Marathon

    82
    43 critic reviews·Mar 4, 2026·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  95. 95
    KuloNiku: Bowl Up!

    KuloNiku: Bowl Up!

    82
    8 critic reviews·Apr 6, 2026·Raw Fury
    PC
  96. 96
    Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

    Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

    81
    57 critic reviews·Aug 26, 2026·Focus Entertainment
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  97. 97
    Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok

    Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok

    81
    24 critic reviews·Jul 8, 2026·Cygames
    PCPS4PS5Switch 2
  98. 98
    BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X

    BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X

    81
    16 critic reviews·Feb 11, 2026·Arc System Works
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1
  99. 99
    Reanimal

    Reanimal

    81
    49 critic reviews·Feb 12, 2026·THQ Nordic
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  100. 100
    Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred

    Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred

    81
    29 critic reviews·Apr 27, 2026·Blizzard Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1