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Best-rated games of 2022

Elden Ring tops this ranking with 96/100, ahead of God of War Ragnarök (94/100) and Dwarf Fortress (93/100). Metacritic critic scores. 47 games ranked.

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1Elden RingPS5 Metascore (default platform on the Metacritic page)96/100October 2026Metacritic
2God of War RagnarökMetascore, PS5 version (most-reviewed platform: 150 reviews; PC = 90)94/100October 2026Metacritic
3Dwarf FortressMetascore, PC version (12 reviews)93/100October 2026Metacritic
4The Stanley Parable: Ultra DeluxeMetascore, PC version (16 reviews)90/100October 2026Metacritic
5The Last of Us Part IMetascore, PlayStation 5 version (124 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
6Xenoblade Chronicles 3Metascore, Nintendo Switch version (122 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
7Horizon Forbidden WestMetascore, PS5 version88/100October 2026Metacritic
8Gran Turismo 7Metascore, PS5 version87/100October 2026Metacritic
9Bayonetta 3Metascore, Nintendo Switch version (125 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
10Total War: Warhammer IIIMetascore, PC version (70 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
11Kirby and the Forgotten LandMetascore, Nintendo Switch version85/100October 2026Metacritic
12Mario + Rabbids Sparks of HopeMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (122 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
13Marvel SnapMetascore, iOS version (25 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
14TunicMetascore, PC85/100October 2026Metacritic
15GroundedMetascore, Xbox Series X version (30 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
16Marvel's Midnight SunsMetascore, PC version83/100October 2026Metacritic
17Pokémon Legends: ArceusMetascore, Nintendo Switch version83/100October 2026Metacritic
18Splatoon 3Metascore, Nintendo Switch version (115 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
19StrayMetascore, PS5 version83/100October 2026Metacritic
20Cult of the LambMetascore, PC version82/100October 2026Metacritic
21LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaMetascore, PS5 version (63 reviews)82/100October 2026Metacritic
22Victoria 3Metascore, PC version (36 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
23Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - DaemonhuntersMetascore, PC version81/100October 2026Metacritic
24Football Manager 2023Metascore, PC version80/100October 2026Metacritic
25TeardownMetascore, PC version (20 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
26Apex Legends MobileMetascore, iOS version (15 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
27NBA 2K23Metascore, PlayStation 5 version (59 reviews)78/100October 2026Metacritic
28Mount & Blade II: BannerlordMetascore, PC version (25 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
29Need for Speed UnboundMetascore, PlayStation 5 version (54 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
30Sniper Elite 5Metascore, PlayStation 5 version (60 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
31Vampire: The Masquerade - BloodhuntMetascore, PlayStation 5 version (8 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
32Dome KeeperMetascore, PC version (10 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
33Dying Light 2 Stay HumanMetascore, PS5 version76/100October 2026Metacritic
34FIFA 23Metascore, PS5 version76/100October 2026Metacritic
35Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIMetascore, PS5 version75/100October 2026Metacritic
36MultiVersusMetascore, PS5 version75/100October 2026Metacritic
37Potion Craft: Alchemist SimulatorMetascore, PC version (13 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
38PowerWash SimulatorMetascore, PC version (15 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
39Warhammer 40,000: DarktideMetascore, PC version (69 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
40Mario Strikers: Battle LeagueMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (118 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
41Nintendo Switch SportsMetascore, Nintendo Switch version72/100October 2026Metacritic
42Pokémon Scarlet and VioletCritic Metascore, Nintendo Switch (Pokémon Scarlet)72/100October 2026Metacritic
43Sonic FrontiersMetascore, PS5 version (90 reviews)70/100October 2026Metacritic
44The Callisto ProtocolMetascore, PlayStation 5 version (94 reviews)69/100October 2026Metacritic
45Diablo ImmortalMetascore, iOS version67/100October 2026Metacritic
46Tower of FantasyMetascore, PC version (14 reviews)65/100October 2026Metacritic
47Babylon's FallMetascore, PS5 version (43 reviews)41/100October 2026Metacritic

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