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Best-rated games of 2023

Baldur's Gate 3 tops this ranking with 96/100, ahead of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (96/100) and Metroid Prime Remastered (94/100). Metacritic critic scores. 53 games ranked.

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1Baldur's Gate 3Metascore, PC version96/100October 2026Metacritic
2The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomMetascore, Switch version96/100October 2026Metacritic
3Metroid Prime RemasteredMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (100 reviews)94/100October 2026Metacritic
4Street Fighter 6PS5 Metascore (default platform on the Metacritic page)92/100October 2026Metacritic
5Super Mario Bros. WonderMetascore, Switch version92/100October 2026Metacritic
6Dave the DiverMetascore, PC version90/100October 2026Metacritic
7Marvel's Spider-Man 2Metascore, PS5 version (most-reviewed platform: 152 reviews; PC = 76)90/100October 2026Metacritic
8Alan Wake 2Metascore, PlayStation 5 (most-reviewed platform)89/100October 2026Metacritic
9Dead SpaceMetascore, PS5 version89/100October 2026Metacritic
10Pizza TowerMetascore, PC version (9 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
11Final Fantasy XVIMetascore, PS5 version87/100October 2026Metacritic
12Hi-Fi RushMetascore, Xbox Series X version (56 reviews)87/100October 2026Metacritic
13Pikmin 4Metascore, Nintendo Switch version87/100October 2026Metacritic
14Sea of StarsMetascore, PC version87/100October 2026Metacritic
15Armored Core VI: Fires of RubiconMetascore, PS5 version86/100October 2026Metacritic
16Diablo IVPC Metascore86/100October 2026Metacritic
17Sons of the ForestMetascore, PC version86/100October 2026Metacritic
18Buckshot RouletteMetascore, PC version (12 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
19Star Wars Jedi: SurvivorMetascore, PlayStation 5 version85/100October 2026Metacritic
20Football Manager 2024Metascore, PC84/100October 2026Metacritic
21Forza MotorsportMetascore, Xbox Series X (most-reviewed platform)84/100October 2026Metacritic
22Hogwarts LegacyMetascore, PS5 version84/100October 2026Metacritic
23Super Mario RPGMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (114 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
24Mortal Kombat 1Metascore, PS5 version83/100October 2026Metacritic
25StarfieldMetascore, Xbox Series X version83/100October 2026Metacritic
26Counter-Strike 2Metascore, PC version82/100October 2026Metacritic
27Company of Heroes 3Metascore, PC version (70 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
28DredgeMetascore, PC version (43 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
29Fire Emblem EngageMetascore, Nintendo Switch version80/100October 2026Metacritic
30Honkai: Star RailMetascore, PC version (23 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
31Lies of PMetascore, PS5 version80/100October 2026Metacritic
32Remnant IIMetascore, PC version (71 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
33The FinalsMetascore, PC version80/100October 2026Metacritic
34Kirby's Return to Dream Land DeluxeMetascore, Nintendo Switch (113 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
35Ready or NotMetascore, PC version (21 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
36WartalesMetascore, PC version (18 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
37Warhammer 40,000: Rogue TraderMetascore, PC version (43 reviews)78/100October 2026Metacritic
38Assassin's Creed MirageMetascore, PS5 version (96 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
39Party AnimalsMetascore, PC version (22 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
40EA Sports FC 24PS5 Metascore (most-reviewed platform, 76 reviews)75/100October 2026Metacritic
41Lords of the FallenMetascore, PC version (66 reviews)75/100October 2026Metacritic
42Cities: Skylines IIMetascore, PC version (65 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
43Dead Island 2Metascore, PS5 version73/100October 2026Metacritic
44Avatar: Frontiers of PandoraMetascore, PC version72/100October 2026Metacritic
45Throne and LibertyMetascore, PC version72/100October 2026Metacritic
46Minecraft LegendsMetascore, Xbox Series X version (65 reviews)71/100October 2026Metacritic
47Atomic HeartMetascore, PlayStation 5 version (46 reviews)70/100October 2026Metacritic
48NBA 2K24Metascore, PS5 version68/100October 2026Metacritic
49PAYDAY 3Metascore, PC version (44 reviews)66/100October 2026Metacritic
50Madden NFL 24Metascore, PS5 version65/100October 2026Metacritic
51Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIMetascore, PS5 version56/100October 2026Metacritic
52RedfallMetascore, Xbox Series X version56/100October 2026Metacritic
53The Lord of the Rings: GollumMetascore, PS5 version33/100October 2026Metacritic

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