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Best-rated games of 2018

Red Dead Redemption 2 tops this ranking with 97/100, ahead of God of War (2018) (94/100) and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (93/100). Metacritic critic scores. 67 games ranked.

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1Red Dead Redemption 2Metascore, PlayStation 4 version97/100October 2026Metacritic
2God of War (2018)Metascore, PS4 version94/100October 2026Metacritic
3Super Smash Bros. UltimateCritic Metascore, Nintendo Switch93/100October 2026Metacritic
4CelesteMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (36 reviews)92/100October 2026Metacritic
5Forza Horizon 4Metascore, Xbox One version92/100October 2026Metacritic
6Into the BreachMetascore, PC version90/100October 2026Metacritic
7Monster Hunter: WorldPS4 Metascore (default platform on the Metacritic page)90/100October 2026Metacritic
8Dead CellsMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (36 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
9Return of the Obra DinnMetascore, PC version89/100October 2026Metacritic
10DRAGON BALL FighterZMetascore, PS4 version (74 reviews)87/100October 2026Metacritic
11Marvel's Spider-Man (2018)Metascore, PS4 version87/100October 2026Metacritic
12RimWorldMetascore, PC version87/100October 2026Metacritic
13SubnauticaMetascore, PC87/100October 2026Metacritic
14Dragon Quest Builders 2Metascore, PlayStation 4 version86/100October 2026Metacritic
15Among UsMetascore, PC version85/100October 2026Metacritic
16Kingdom Two CrownsMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (11 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
17FrostpunkMetascore, PC version (67 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
18Assassin's Creed OdysseyMetascore, PS4 version83/100October 2026Metacritic
19Call of Duty: Black Ops 4Metascore, PS4 version83/100October 2026Metacritic
20GRISMetascore, Nintendo Switch (46 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
21Two Point HospitalMetascore, PC version (57 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
22HITMAN 2Metascore, PlayStation 4 version82/100October 2026Metacritic
23PUBG MobileMetascore, iOS version82/100October 2026Metacritic
24Warhammer: Vermintide 2Metascore, PC version82/100October 2026Metacritic
25Battlefield VMetascore, PC version (52 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
26Far Cry 5Metascore, PS4 version (83 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
27Lost ArkMetascore, PC version81/100October 2026Metacritic
28MoonlighterMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (28 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
29NorthgardMetascore, PC version81/100October 2026Metacritic
30Overcooked! 2Metascore, Nintendo Switch version (40 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
31WreckfestMetascore, PC version (33 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
32Monster Hunter Generations UltimateMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (53 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
33For The KingMetascore, PC version (13 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
34Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!Metascore, Nintendo Switch (Let's Go, Pikachu!) version79/100October 2026Metacritic
35A Way OutMetascore, PlayStation 4 (most-reviewed platform)78/100October 2026Metacritic
36BattleTechMetascore, PC version (66 reviews)78/100October 2026Metacritic
37Detroit: Become HumanMetascore, PS4 version78/100October 2026Metacritic
38Insurgency: SandstormMetascore, PC version (32 reviews)78/100October 2026Metacritic
39Life is Strange 2Metascore, PlayStation 4 version (21 reviews)78/100October 2026Metacritic
40Nintendo LaboMetascore of Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit, Nintendo Switch (23 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
41Kingdom Come: DeliveranceMetascore, PC version (61 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
42Super Mario PartyMetascore, Nintendo Switch76/100October 2026Metacritic
43Surviving MarsMetascore, PC version76/100October 2026Metacritic
44KenshiMetascore, PC version75/100October 2026Metacritic
45Mario Tennis AcesMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (86 reviews)75/100October 2026Metacritic
46Shadow of the Tomb RaiderMetascore, PS4 version75/100October 2026Metacritic
47The Awesome Adventures of Captain SpiritMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (33 reviews)75/100October 2026Metacritic
48Asphalt 9: LegendsMetascore, iOS version (9 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
49PaladinsMetascore, PC version (14 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
50Farming Simulator 19Metascore, PC version (16 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
51Kirby Star AlliesMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (83 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
52Muse DashMetascore, Nintendo Switch (11 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
53Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus EditionMetascore, PC version (34 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
54Brawl StarsMetascore, iOS version72/100October 2026Metacritic
55Detective PikachuMetascore, Nintendo 3DS version (64 reviews)71/100October 2026Metacritic
56Graveyard KeeperMetascore, PC version (16 reviews)69/100October 2026Metacritic
57Jurassic World EvolutionMetascore, PC version (57 reviews)69/100October 2026Metacritic
58RustMetascore, PC version69/100October 2026Metacritic
59Sea of ThievesMetascore, Xbox One version69/100October 2026Metacritic
60Conan Exiles EnhancedMetascore, PlayStation 4 (33 reviews)68/100October 2026Metacritic
61Just Cause 4 ReloadedMetascore, PC version (43 reviews)68/100October 2026Metacritic
62State of Decay 2Metascore, Xbox One version (78 reviews)66/100October 2026Metacritic
63Pokémon QuestMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (12 reviews)64/100October 2026Metacritic
64The Crew 2Metascore, PS4 version64/100October 2026Metacritic
65Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi StrikerMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (29 reviews)61/100October 2026Metacritic
66Fallout 76Metascore, PC version52/100October 2026Metacritic
67Harry Potter: Hogwarts MysteryMetascore, iOS version (14 reviews)43/100October 2026Metacritic

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