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Best-rated games of 2013

Grand Theft Auto V tops this ranking with 97/100, ahead of The Last of Us (95/100) and BioShock Infinite (94/100). Metacritic critic scores. 56 games ranked.

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1Grand Theft Auto VMetascore, PlayStation 3 version (original platform, main score)97/100October 2026Metacritic
2The Last of UsMetascore, PS3 version95/100October 2026Metacritic
3BioShock InfiniteMetascore, PC version94/100October 2026Metacritic
4Super Mario 3D WorldMetascore, Wii U version (83 reviews)93/100October 2026Metacritic
5Rayman LegendsMetascore, Wii U version92/100October 2026Metacritic
6The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between WorldsMetascore, Nintendo 3DS version (81 reviews)91/100October 2026Metacritic
7Dota 2Metascore, PC version90/100October 2026Metacritic
8Assassin's Creed IV: Black FlagMetascore, PS3 version88/100October 2026Metacritic
9Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's CutMetascore, Wii U (30 reviews)88/100October 2026Metacritic
10The Stanley ParableMetascore, PC version88/100October 2026Metacritic
11Europa Universalis IVMetascore, PC version (34 reviews)87/100October 2026Metacritic
12Pokémon X and YMetascore, Nintendo 3DS version87/100October 2026Metacritic
13Brothers - A Tale of Two SonsMetascore, Xbox 360 version86/100October 2026Metacritic
14DmC: Devil May CryMetascore, Xbox 360 version (65 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
15Final Fantasy XIVMetascore, PS4 (A Realm Reborn) version86/100October 2026Metacritic
16Luigi's Mansion: Dark MoonMetascore, Nintendo 3DS version (74 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
17Path of ExileMetascore, PC version (27 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
18Plants vs. Zombies 2Metascore, iOS version (36 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
19Saints Row IV: Re-ElectedMetascore, PC (Saints Row IV, 2013) version (45 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
20Tomb RaiderMetascore, Xbox 360 version (70 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
21BattleBlock TheaterMetascore, Xbox 360 version (51 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
22Papers, PleaseMetascore, PC version (40 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
23Trine 2: Complete StoryMetascore, PC version (55 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
24Monaco: What's Yours Is MineMetascore, PC version (47 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
25Battlefield 4Metascore, PC version81/100October 2026Metacritic
26Dragon's Dogma: Dark ArisenMetascore, PC version (63 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
27Company of Heroes 2Metascore, PC version (82 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
28Metal Gear Rising: RevengeanceMetascore, PlayStation 3 version (61 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
29OutlastMetascore, PC version (59 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
30The Walking Dead: Season TwoMetascore, PC version (14 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
31The Wolf Among UsMetascore, PC version80/100October 2026Metacritic
32Don't StarveMetascore, PC version79/100October 2026Metacritic
33PAYDAY 2Metascore, PC version (51 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
34Temple Run 2Metascore, iOS version79/100October 2026Metacritic
35Call of Duty: GhostsMetascore, PS4 version78/100October 2026Metacritic
36Sanctum 2Metascore, PC version (28 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
37Call of Juarez: GunslingerMetascore, Xbox 360 version (36 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
38Shadowrun ReturnsMetascore, PC version (54 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
39Total War: ROME II - Emperor EditionMetascore, PC version (71 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
40Star ConflictMetascore, PC version75/100October 2026Metacritic
41Arma 3Metascore, PC version (38 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
42Batman: Arkham OriginsMetascore, Xbox 360 version (46 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
43Disney InfinityMetascore, Xbox 360 (38 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
44NeverwinterMetascore, PC version74/100October 2026Metacritic
45Shadow WarriorMetascore, PC version (50 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
46Tomodachi LifeMetascore, Nintendo 3DS version71/100October 2026Metacritic
47Real Racing 3Metascore, iOS (30 reviews)70/100October 2026Metacritic
48Tetris BlitzMetascore, iOS version (10 reviews)69/100October 2026Metacritic
49MechWarrior OnlineMetascore, PC version (10 reviews)68/100October 2026Metacritic
50The Bureau: XCOM DeclassifiedMetascore, PC version (45 reviews)66/100October 2026Metacritic
51DefianceMetascore, PC version (40 reviews)64/100October 2026Metacritic
52SimCityMetascore, PC64/100October 2026Metacritic
53WarframeMetascore, PS4 version64/100October 2026Metacritic
54Warface: ClutchMetascore, PC (Warface, 2013) version (17 reviews)62/100October 2026Metacritic
55Ryse: Son of RomeMetascore, Xbox One version (77 reviews)60/100October 2026Metacritic
56Aliens: Colonial MarinesMetascore, Xbox 360 version48/100October 2026Metacritic

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