Best-rated games of 2014
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U tops this ranking with 92/100, ahead of Bayonetta 2 (91/100) and Dark Souls II (91/100). Metacritic critic scores. 47 games ranked.
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| # | Game | Number | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii UMetascore, Wii U (shared 3DS / Wii U page) version (77 reviews) | 92/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 2 | Bayonetta 2Metascore, Wii U (80 reviews) | 91/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 3 | Dark Souls IIMetascore, PlayStation 3 version | 91/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 4 | Monument ValleyMetascore, iOS (37 reviews) | 89/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 5 | HearthstoneMetascore, PC version (42 reviews) | 88/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 6 | The Binding of Isaac: RebirthMetascore, PS4 version (15 reviews) | 88/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 7 | Divinity: Original SinMetascore, original PC version (2014) (59 reviews) | 87/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 8 | Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship EditionMetascore, PlayStation 4 version | 87/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 9 | Assetto CorsaMetascore, PC version | 85/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 10 | Dragon Age: InquisitionMetascore, PC version | 85/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 11 | Far Cry 4Metascore, PlayStation 4 version (83 reviews) | 85/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 12 | Halo: The Master Chief CollectionMetascore, Xbox One version (69 reviews) | 85/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 13 | Shovel KnightMetascore, PC version (46 reviews) | 85/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 14 | South Park: The Stick of TruthMetascore, PC version (48 reviews) | 85/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 15 | The Talos PrincipleMetascore, PC version (57 reviews) | 85/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 16 | Middle-earth: Shadow of MordorMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (85 reviews) | 84/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 17 | Donkey Kong Country: Tropical FreezeMetascore, Wii U (77 reviews) | 83/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 18 | Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha SapphireMetascore, Nintendo 3DS (Omega Ruby) version | 83/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 19 | SMITEMetascore, PC version (18 reviews) | 83/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 20 | This War of MineMetascore, PC version | 83/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 21 | TransistorMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (57 reviews) | 83/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 22 | World of Tanks BlitzMetascore, iOS version (20 reviews) | 83/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 23 | Endless LegendMetascore, PC version (37 reviews) | 82/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 24 | Call of Duty: Advanced WarfareMetascore, Xbox One (most-reviewed platform) | 81/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 25 | Captain Toad: Treasure TrackerMetascore, Wii U version (78 reviews) | 81/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 26 | Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney TrilogyMetascore, Nintendo 3DS version (34 reviews) | 81/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 27 | Elite DangerousMetascore, PC version (55 reviews) | 80/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 28 | Infamous Second SonMetascore, PS4 version (90 reviews) | 80/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 29 | Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam EditionMetascore of the original 2006 PC release (28 reviews) | 80/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 30 | Watch DogsMetascore, PS4 version | 80/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 31 | Alien: IsolationMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (50 reviews) | 79/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 32 | Wolfenstein: The New OrderMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (73 reviews) | 79/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 33 | Five Nights at Freddy'sMetascore, PC version | 78/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 34 | Marvel Contest of ChampionsMetascore, iOS version (8 reviews) | 76/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 35 | Borderlands: The Pre-SequelMetascore, PC version (55 reviews) | 75/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 36 | The Evil WithinMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (65 reviews) | 75/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 37 | InsurgencyMetascore, PC version | 74/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 38 | A Story About My UncleMetascore, PC version (24 reviews) | 73/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 39 | BanishedMetascore, PC version (32 reviews) | 73/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 40 | Assassin's Creed UnityMetascore, Xbox One (most-reviewed platform) | 72/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 41 | LoadoutMetascore, PC version | 72/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 42 | The Elder Scrolls OnlineMetascore, PC version | 71/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 43 | The Sims 4PC Metascore (most-reviewed platform, 75 reviews) | 70/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 44 | Boom BeachMetascore, iOS version (14 reviews) | 69/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 45 | Men of War: Assault Squad 2Metascore, PC version (17 reviews) | 68/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 46 | Sniper Elite IIIMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (41 reviews) | 67/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 47 | Goat SimulatorMetascore, PC version (39 reviews) | 62/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
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