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Best-rated action-adventure games

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time tops this ranking with 99/100, ahead of Grand Theft Auto IV (98/100) and Grand Theft Auto III (97/100). Metacritic critic scores. 130 games ranked.

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1The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeMetascore, Nintendo 64 version99/100October 2026Metacritic
2Grand Theft Auto IVMetascore, Xbox 360 version (86 reviews; PS3 = 98 from 64; PC = 90)98/100October 2026Metacritic
3Grand Theft Auto IIIMetascore, PS2 version (56 reviews)97/100October 2026Metacritic
4Grand Theft Auto VMetascore, PlayStation 3 version (original platform, main score)97/100October 2026Metacritic
5Metroid PrimeMetascore, GameCube version97/100October 2026Metacritic
6Red Dead Redemption 2Metascore, PlayStation 4 version97/100October 2026Metacritic
7The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildCritic Metascore, Nintendo Switch97/100October 2026Metacritic
8Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of LibertyMetascore, PlayStation 2 version (42 reviews)96/100October 2026Metacritic
9The Legend of Zelda: The Wind WakerMetascore, GameCube version (80 reviews)96/100October 2026Metacritic
10Uncharted 2: Among ThievesMetascore, PS3 version96/100October 2026Metacritic
11The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomMetascore, Switch version96/100October 2026Metacritic
12Grand Theft Auto: Vice CityMetascore, PS2 version95/100October 2026Metacritic
13Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasMetascore, PlayStation 2 version95/100October 2026Metacritic
14Red Dead RedemptionMetascore, Xbox 360 version95/100October 2026Metacritic
15The Last of UsMetascore, PS3 version95/100October 2026Metacritic
16The Legend of Zelda: Majora's MaskMetascore, Nintendo 64 version (27 reviews)95/100October 2026Metacritic
17The Legend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessMetascore, Wii version95/100October 2026Metacritic
18Batman: Arkham CityMetascore, Xbox 360 version (87 reviews)94/100October 2026Metacritic
19God of War (2018)Metascore, PS4 version94/100October 2026Metacritic
20God of War RagnarökMetascore, PS5 version (most-reviewed platform: 150 reviews; PC = 90)94/100October 2026Metacritic
21Metal Gear SolidMetascore, PlayStation94/100October 2026Metacritic
22Metroid Prime RemasteredMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (100 reviews)94/100October 2026Metacritic
23OkamiMetascore, PlayStation 2 version (69 reviews)93/100October 2026Metacritic
24The Last of Us Part IIMetascore, PS4 version93/100October 2026Metacritic
25The Legend of Zelda: Skyward SwordMetascore, Wii version (81 reviews)93/100October 2026Metacritic
26Uncharted 4: A Thief's EndMetascore, PS4 version93/100October 2026Metacritic
27Metroid FusionMetascore, Game Boy Advance version (44 reviews)92/100October 2026Metacritic
28Prince of Persia: The Sands of TimeMetascore, PlayStation 2 (44 reviews)92/100October 2026Metacritic
29Uncharted 3: Drake's DeceptionMetascore, PlayStation 392/100October 2026Metacritic
30Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year EditionMetascore, PC (base game) version91/100October 2026Metacritic
31Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake EaterMetascore, PlayStation 2 version (68 reviews)91/100October 2026Metacritic
32Shadow of the ColossusMetascore, PlayStation 2 (77 reviews)91/100October 2026Metacritic
33Split FictionMetascore, PS5 version91/100October 2026Metacritic
34The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between WorldsMetascore, Nintendo 3DS version (81 reviews)91/100October 2026Metacritic
35Tomb RaiderMetascore, PlayStation version (13 reviews)91/100October 2026Metacritic
36Assassin's Creed IIMetascore, Xbox 360 version (82 reviews)90/100October 2026Metacritic
37Hollow KnightMetascore, Nintendo Switch version90/100October 2026Metacritic
38IcoMetascore, PS2 version (59 reviews)90/100October 2026Metacritic
39Marvel's Spider-Man 2Metascore, PS5 version (most-reviewed platform: 152 reviews; PC = 76)90/100October 2026Metacritic
40Sekiro: Shadows Die TwicePS4 Metascore (default platform on the Metacritic page)90/100October 2026Metacritic
41Alan Wake 2Metascore, PlayStation 5 (most-reviewed platform)89/100October 2026Metacritic
42Assassin's Creed BrotherhoodMetascore, Xbox 360 version89/100October 2026Metacritic
43L.A. NoireMetascore, PS3 version89/100October 2026Metacritic
44The Last of Us Part IMetascore, PlayStation 5 version (124 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
45Assassin's Creed IV: Black FlagMetascore, PS3 version88/100October 2026Metacritic
46DeathloopMetascore, PlayStation 5 version (116 reviews)88/100October 2026Metacritic
47DishonoredMetascore, Xbox 360 version (56 reviews)88/100October 2026Metacritic
48Dishonored 2Metascore, PS4 version (62 reviews)88/100October 2026Metacritic
49Far Cry 3Metascore, PC version88/100October 2026Metacritic
50Metroid DreadMetascore, Nintendo Switch version88/100October 2026Metacritic
51ShenmueMetascore, Dreamcast version88/100October 2026Metacritic
52Sid Meier's Pirates!Metascore, PC version (50 reviews)88/100October 2026Metacritic
53Uncharted: Drake's FortuneMetascore, PlayStation 3 version (66 reviews)88/100October 2026Metacritic
54Batman: Arkham KnightMetascore, PlayStation 4 version87/100October 2026Metacritic
55BullyMetascore, PlayStation 287/100October 2026Metacritic
56Marvel's Spider-Man (2018)Metascore, PS4 version87/100October 2026Metacritic
57The Legend of Zelda: Link's AwakeningMetascore, Nintendo Switch version87/100October 2026Metacritic
58Beyond Good & EvilMetascore, PlayStation 2 version (45 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
59Ghost of YōteiMetascore, PS5 version (only platform)86/100October 2026Metacritic
60Indiana Jones and the Great CircleMetascore, Xbox Series X version86/100October 2026Metacritic
61Luigi's Mansion 3Metascore, Nintendo Switch86/100October 2026Metacritic
62Luigi's Mansion: Dark MoonMetascore, Nintendo 3DS version (74 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
63Rise of the Tomb RaiderMetascore, Xbox One version (103 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
64Saints Row IV: Re-ElectedMetascore, PC (Saints Row IV, 2013) version (45 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
65Silent Hill fMetascore, PS5 version86/100October 2026Metacritic
66Tomb RaiderMetascore, Xbox 360 version (70 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
67Far Cry 4Metascore, PlayStation 4 version (83 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
68InfamousMetascore, PlayStation 3 version85/100October 2026Metacritic
69Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles MoralesMetascore, PS5 version (89 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
70Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake EaterMetascore, PS5 version85/100October 2026Metacritic
71Star Wars Jedi: SurvivorMetascore, PlayStation 5 version85/100October 2026Metacritic
72The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (124 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
73TunicMetascore, PC85/100October 2026Metacritic
74Yakuza 0Metascore, PlayStation 4 version85/100October 2026Metacritic
75Assassin's Creed IIIMetascore, Xbox 360 version84/100October 2026Metacritic
76Middle-earth: Shadow of MordorMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (85 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
77Uncharted: The Lost LegacyMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (104 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
78Alan WakeMetascore, Xbox 360 (100 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
79DarksidersMetascore, Xbox 360 (81 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
80Ghost of TsushimaMetascore, PS4 version83/100October 2026Metacritic
81TerrariaMetascore, PC version83/100October 2026Metacritic
82Brütal LegendMetascore, Xbox 360 (88 reviews)82/100October 2026Metacritic
83ControlMetascore, PS4 version82/100October 2026Metacritic
84LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaMetascore, PS5 version (63 reviews)82/100October 2026Metacritic
85The Last GuardianMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (118 reviews)82/100October 2026Metacritic
86Watch Dogs 2Metascore, PlayStation 4 version (99 reviews)82/100October 2026Metacritic
87A Plague Tale: InnocenceMetascore, PlayStation 4 version81/100October 2026Metacritic
88Assassin's CreedMetascore, Xbox 360 version81/100October 2026Metacritic
89Far Cry 5Metascore, PS4 version (83 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
90Hellblade: Senua's SacrificeMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (71 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
91Immortals Fenyx RisingMetascore, Xbox Series X version81/100October 2026Metacritic
92Saints Row 2Metascore, Xbox 360 version (75 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
93Senua's Saga: Hellblade IIMetascore, Xbox Series X version81/100October 2026Metacritic
94StarboundMetascore, PC version (21 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
95Infamous Second SonMetascore, PS4 version (90 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
96Middle-earth: Shadow of WarMetascore, PlayStation 4 version80/100October 2026Metacritic
97Shenmue IIMetascore, Xbox version (31 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
98Sleeping DogsMetascore, Xbox 360 version80/100October 2026Metacritic
99Watch DogsMetascore, PS4 version80/100October 2026Metacritic
100Jotun: Valhalla EditionMetascore, PC (Jotun) version79/100October 2026Metacritic
101Kameo: Elements of PowerMetascore, Xbox 360 version (76 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
102LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4Metascore, Xbox 360 version (58 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
103Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderPS4 Metascore (most-reviewed platform, 81 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
104A Way OutMetascore, PlayStation 4 (most-reviewed platform)78/100October 2026Metacritic
105Luigi's MansionMetascore, GameCube version (34 reviews)78/100October 2026Metacritic
106Mafia: Definitive EditionMetascore, PC version78/100October 2026Metacritic
107Skylanders: Spyro's AdventureMetascore, Xbox 360 version (35 reviews)78/100October 2026Metacritic
108LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original AdventuresMetascore, Xbox 360 version (60 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
109Assassin's Creed MirageMetascore, PS5 version (96 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
110Assassin's Creed SyndicateMetascore, PlayStation 4 version76/100October 2026Metacritic
111Far Cry PrimalMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (95 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
112LEGO Batman: The VideogameMetascore, Xbox 360 version (49 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
113Shadow of the Tomb RaiderMetascore, PS4 version75/100October 2026Metacritic
114Star Wars OutlawsMetascore, PlayStation 5 version75/100October 2026Metacritic
115Batman: Arkham OriginsMetascore, Xbox 360 version (46 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
116Disney InfinityMetascore, Xbox 360 (38 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
117Just Cause 3Metascore, PC version (50 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
118Mafia IIMetascore, Xbox 360 version (79 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
119MagickaMetascore, PC version (44 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
120Mafia: The Old CountryMetascore, PC version73/100October 2026Metacritic
121Assassin's Creed UnityMetascore, Xbox One (most-reviewed platform)72/100October 2026Metacritic
122Avatar: Frontiers of PandoraMetascore, PC version72/100October 2026Metacritic
123Darksiders II: Deathinitive EditionMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (28 reviews)72/100October 2026Metacritic
124Days GoneMetascore, PS4 version (109 reviews)71/100October 2026Metacritic
125Sonic FrontiersMetascore, PS5 version (90 reviews)70/100October 2026Metacritic
126Mad MaxMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (72 reviews)69/100October 2026Metacritic
127Magicka 2Metascore, PC version (37 reviews)69/100October 2026Metacritic
128Just Cause 4 ReloadedMetascore, PC version (43 reviews)68/100October 2026Metacritic
129Mafia IIIMetascore, PS4 version (67 reviews)68/100October 2026Metacritic
130The Lord of the Rings: GollumMetascore, PS5 version33/100October 2026Metacritic

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