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Best-rated games of 2011

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim tops this ranking with 96/100, ahead of Portal 2 (95/100) and Batman: Arkham City (94/100). Metacritic critic scores. 39 games ranked.

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1The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimMetascore, Xbox 360 version (main score)96/100October 2026Metacritic
2Portal 2Metascore, Xbox 360 version95/100October 2026Metacritic
3Batman: Arkham CityMetascore, Xbox 360 version (87 reviews)94/100October 2026Metacritic
4MinecraftMetascore, PC version93/100October 2026Metacritic
5The Legend of Zelda: Skyward SwordMetascore, Wii version (81 reviews)93/100October 2026Metacritic
6Uncharted 3: Drake's DeceptionMetascore, PlayStation 392/100October 2026Metacritic
7Forza Motorsport 4Metascore, Xbox 360 version (83 reviews)91/100October 2026Metacritic
8Gears of War 3Metascore, Xbox 360 version91/100October 2026Metacritic
9Jetpack JoyrideMetascore, iOS version (27 reviews)90/100October 2026Metacritic
10Super Mario 3D LandMetascore, Nintendo 3DS version90/100October 2026Metacritic
11Total War: Shogun 2Metascore, PC version (62 reviews)90/100October 2026Metacritic
12Battlefield 3Metascore, PC version89/100October 2026Metacritic
13Dark SoulsMetascore, Xbox 360 version (66 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
14L.A. NoireMetascore, PS3 version89/100October 2026Metacritic
15Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Metascore, Xbox 360 version88/100October 2026Metacritic
16The Witcher 2: Assassins of KingsMetascore, PC version88/100October 2026Metacritic
17BastionMetascore, Xbox 360 version86/100October 2026Metacritic
18Mario Kart 7Metascore, Nintendo 3DS version85/100October 2026Metacritic
19STAR WARS: The Old RepublicMetascore, PC version (73 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
20RiftMetascore, PC version (59 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
21Saints Row: The ThirdMetascore, Xbox 360 version (70 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
22The Binding of IsaacMetascore, PC version84/100October 2026Metacritic
23TerrariaMetascore, PC version83/100October 2026Metacritic
24To the MoonMetascore, PC version81/100October 2026Metacritic
25Temple RunMetascore, iOS version (10 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
26Skylanders: Spyro's AdventureMetascore, Xbox 360 version (35 reviews)78/100October 2026Metacritic
27Dungeon DefendersMetascore, Xbox 360 version (38 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
28The Sims MedievalMetascore, PC version (56 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
29Payday: The HeistMetascore, PC version (17 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
30Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of StalingradMetascore, PC version (49 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
31Warhammer 40,000: Space MarineMetascore, Xbox 360 version (57 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
32Just Dance 3Metascore, Wii version74/100October 2026Metacritic
33MagickaMetascore, PC version (44 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
34Serious Sam 3: BFEMetascore, PC version (53 reviews)72/100October 2026Metacritic
35HomefrontMetascore, Xbox 360 version (85 reviews)70/100October 2026Metacritic
36The Tiny Bang StoryMetascore, PC version (12 reviews)63/100October 2026Metacritic
37APB ReloadedMetascore, PC version (12 reviews)56/100October 2026Metacritic
38Minecraft: Pocket EditionMetascore, iOS version (11 reviews)53/100October 2026Metacritic
39Duke Nukem ForeverMetascore, Xbox 360 (most-reviewed platform)49/100October 2026Metacritic

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