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Best-rated RPGs

Baldur's Gate 3 tops this ranking with 96/100, ahead of Elden Ring (96/100) and Mass Effect 2 (96/100). Metacritic critic scores. 209 games ranked.

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1Baldur's Gate 3Metascore, PC version96/100October 2026Metacritic
2Elden RingPS5 Metascore (default platform on the Metacritic page)96/100October 2026Metacritic
3Mass Effect 2Metascore, Xbox 360 version96/100October 2026Metacritic
4The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimMetascore, Xbox 360 version (main score)96/100October 2026Metacritic
5Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of AmnMetascore, PC version (30 reviews)95/100October 2026Metacritic
6DiabloMetascore, PC version94/100October 2026Metacritic
7Final Fantasy IXMetascore, PlayStation (22 reviews)94/100October 2026Metacritic
8Metaphor: ReFantazioMetascore, PlayStation 5 version (59 reviews)94/100October 2026Metacritic
9Star Wars: Knights of the Old RepublicMetascore, Xbox94/100October 2026Metacritic
10The Elder Scrolls IV: OblivionMetascore, Xbox 360 version94/100October 2026Metacritic
11Castlevania: Symphony of the NightMetascore, PlayStation version (12 reviews)93/100October 2026Metacritic
12Divinity: Original Sin IIMetascore, PC version93/100October 2026Metacritic
13Fallout 3Metascore, Xbox 360 version (84 reviews)93/100October 2026Metacritic
14Mass Effect 3Metascore, Xbox 360 version93/100October 2026Metacritic
15Paper MarioMetascore, Nintendo 64 (15 reviews)93/100October 2026Metacritic
16Persona 4 GoldenMetascore, PlayStation Vita93/100October 2026Metacritic
17BloodborneMetascore, PlayStation 4 version92/100October 2026Metacritic
18Chrono TriggerMetascore, Nintendo DS version (57 reviews)92/100October 2026Metacritic
19Clair Obscur: Expedition 33PS5 Metascore92/100October 2026Metacritic
20Demon's SoulsMetascore, PS5 version92/100October 2026Metacritic
21Final Fantasy VIIMetascore, PlayStation92/100October 2026Metacritic
22Final Fantasy VII RebirthMetascore, PS5 version (151 reviews)92/100October 2026Metacritic
23Final Fantasy XMetascore, PS2 version92/100October 2026Metacritic
24Final Fantasy XIIMetascore, PlayStation 2 version (64 reviews)92/100October 2026Metacritic
25Fire Emblem: AwakeningMetascore, Nintendo 3DS version92/100October 2026Metacritic
26System Shock 2Metascore, PC version92/100October 2026Metacritic
27UndertaleMetascore, PC version92/100October 2026Metacritic
28The Witcher 3: Wild HuntMetascore, PS4 version92/100October 2026Metacritic
29Xenoblade ChroniclesMetascore, Wii version (59 reviews)92/100October 2026Metacritic
30Baldur's GateMetascore, PC version (16 reviews)91/100October 2026Metacritic
31Crusader Kings IIIMetascore, PC version (61 reviews)91/100October 2026Metacritic
32Dark Souls IIMetascore, PlayStation 3 version91/100October 2026Metacritic
33Disco ElysiumMetascore, PC (original release)91/100October 2026Metacritic
34Dragon Age: OriginsMetascore, PC version91/100October 2026Metacritic
35Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate EditionMetascore, PC version (67 reviews)91/100October 2026Metacritic
36Golden SunMetascore, Game Boy Advance version (29 reviews)91/100October 2026Metacritic
37Mass EffectXbox 360 Metascore (most-reviewed platform, 74 reviews)91/100October 2026Metacritic
38Planescape: TormentMetascore, PC version (22 reviews)91/100October 2026Metacritic
39Deus ExMetascore, PC version90/100October 2026Metacritic
40Final Fantasy VIIIMetascore, PlayStation version (24 reviews)90/100October 2026Metacritic
41Mario & Luigi: Superstar SagaMetascore, Game Boy Advance version (42 reviews)90/100October 2026Metacritic
42Monster Hunter: WorldPS4 Metascore (default platform on the Metacritic page)90/100October 2026Metacritic
43Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4Metascore, PlayStation 2 version (47 reviews)90/100October 2026Metacritic
44Borderlands 2Metascore, Xbox 360 version (59 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
45Dark SoulsMetascore, Xbox 360 version (66 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
46Dark Souls IIIPS4 Metascore (default platform on the Metacritic page)89/100October 2026Metacritic
47Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingMetascore, PlayStation 2 version (63 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
48Fable IIMetascore, Xbox 360 version89/100October 2026Metacritic
49FalloutMetascore, PC version (12 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
50Fire Emblem: Three HousesMetascore, Nintendo Switch version89/100October 2026Metacritic
51Horizon Zero DawnMetascore, PS4 version89/100October 2026Metacritic
52Jade EmpireMetascore, Xbox version (84 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
53Kingdom Come: Deliverance IIMetascore, PC version89/100October 2026Metacritic
54Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthMetascore, PS5 version89/100October 2026Metacritic
55Stardew ValleyPC Metascore89/100October 2026Metacritic
56The Elder Scrolls III: MorrowindMetascore, PC version89/100October 2026Metacritic
57Xenoblade Chronicles 3Metascore, Nintendo Switch version (122 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
58Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's CutMetascore, Wii U (30 reviews)88/100October 2026Metacritic
59Diablo IIPC Metascore88/100October 2026Metacritic
60Diablo IIIMetascore, PC version88/100October 2026Metacritic
61Horizon Forbidden WestMetascore, PS5 version88/100October 2026Metacritic
62Monster Hunter RiseMetascore, Nintendo Switch88/100October 2026Metacritic
63Monster Hunter WildsPS5 Metascore (default platform on the Metacritic page)88/100October 2026Metacritic
64NieR: AutomataMetascore, PlayStation 488/100October 2026Metacritic
65NiohMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (100 reviews)88/100October 2026Metacritic
66The Witcher 2: Assassins of KingsMetascore, PC version88/100October 2026Metacritic
67Torchlight IIMetascore, PC version88/100October 2026Metacritic
68Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First SinMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (42 reviews)87/100October 2026Metacritic
69Divinity: Original SinMetascore, original PC version (2014) (59 reviews)87/100October 2026Metacritic
70Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesMetascore, Nintendo DS version87/100October 2026Metacritic
71Fallout 4PS4 Metascore87/100October 2026Metacritic
72Final Fantasy VII RemakePS4 Metascore (default platform on the Metacritic page)87/100October 2026Metacritic
73Final Fantasy XVIMetascore, PS5 version87/100October 2026Metacritic
74Kingdom Hearts IIMetascore, PlayStation 2 version (64 reviews)87/100October 2026Metacritic
75Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year DoorMetascore, GameCube version (55 reviews)87/100October 2026Metacritic
76Persona 3 ReloadMetascore, PS5 version87/100October 2026Metacritic
77Pokémon Black and WhiteMetascore, DS (Black Version)87/100October 2026Metacritic
78Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilverMetascore, Nintendo DS (HeartGold) version87/100October 2026Metacritic
79Pokémon Sun and MoonMetascore, Nintendo 3DS version (87 reviews)87/100October 2026Metacritic
80Pokémon X and YMetascore, Nintendo 3DS version87/100October 2026Metacritic
81Sea of StarsMetascore, PC version87/100October 2026Metacritic
82Tales of AriseMetascore, PlayStation 5 version (78 reviews)87/100October 2026Metacritic
83BastionMetascore, Xbox 360 version86/100October 2026Metacritic
84Cyberpunk 2077Metascore, PC version86/100October 2026Metacritic
85Diablo IVPC Metascore86/100October 2026Metacritic
86Dragon Quest Builders 2Metascore, PlayStation 4 version86/100October 2026Metacritic
87Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeMetascore, PlayStation 4 version86/100October 2026Metacritic
88Dragon's Dogma 2Metascore, PS5 version (83 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
89Fallout 2Metascore, PC version (15 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
90Nioh 2 – The Complete EditionMetascore, PC version (28 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
91Path of ExileMetascore, PC version (27 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
92Persona 3Metascore, PlayStation 2 version (52 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
93Dragon Age: InquisitionMetascore, PC version85/100October 2026Metacritic
94FableMetascore, Xbox version (87 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
95Final Fantasy IVMetascore, Game Boy Advance version (30 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
96Kingdom HeartsMetascore, PlayStation 2 version85/100October 2026Metacritic
97Pokémon Diamond and PearlMetascore, Nintendo DS (Diamond) version85/100October 2026Metacritic
98South Park: The Stick of TruthMetascore, PC version (48 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
99Borderlands Game of the YearMetascore, Xbox 360 (base game) version84/100October 2026Metacritic
100Darkest DungeonMetascore, PC version (56 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
101Deus Ex: Mankind DividedMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (59 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
102Fallout: New VegasMetascore, Xbox 360 version84/100October 2026Metacritic
103Hogwarts LegacyMetascore, PS5 version84/100October 2026Metacritic
104Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra MoonMetascore, Nintendo 3DS version84/100October 2026Metacritic
105Super Mario RPGMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (114 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
106Assassin's Creed OdysseyMetascore, PS4 version83/100October 2026Metacritic
107Bloodstained: Ritual of the NightMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (56 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
108Final Fantasy XIIIMetascore, PlayStation 3 version (83 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
109Grim DawnMetascore, PC version (30 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
110Kingdom Hearts IIIMetascore, PS4 version83/100October 2026Metacritic
111Marvel's Midnight SunsMetascore, PC version83/100October 2026Metacritic
112Pathfinder: Wrath of the RighteousMetascore, PC version (34 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
113Pokémon Legends: ArceusMetascore, Nintendo Switch version83/100October 2026Metacritic
114Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha SapphireMetascore, Nintendo 3DS (Omega Ruby) version83/100October 2026Metacritic
115Pokémon PlatinumMetascore, Nintendo DS version83/100October 2026Metacritic
116Ring Fit AdventureMetascore, Nintendo Switch version83/100October 2026Metacritic
117StarfieldMetascore, Xbox Series X version83/100October 2026Metacritic
118TransistorMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (57 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
119Xenoblade Chronicles 2Metascore, Nintendo Switch version (97 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
120Dragon Age: The VeilguardMetascore, PS5 version (73 reviews)82/100October 2026Metacritic
121Loop HeroMetascore, PC version (63 reviews)82/100October 2026Metacritic
122Pokémon Ruby and SapphireMetascore, Game Boy Advance version (30 reviews)82/100October 2026Metacritic
123The Outer Worlds 2Metascore, Xbox Series X version82/100October 2026Metacritic
124Tom Clancy's The Division 2Metascore, PlayStation 4 (most-reviewed platform)82/100October 2026Metacritic
125Assassin's Creed OriginsMetascore, PS4 version81/100October 2026Metacritic
126Assassin's Creed ShadowsPS5 Metascore (most-reviewed platform, 102 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
127Black Myth: WukongPC Metascore (default platform on the Metacritic page)81/100October 2026Metacritic
128Borderlands 3Metascore, PC version81/100October 2026Metacritic
129Borderlands 4Metascore, PC version (88 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
130Dragon's Dogma: Dark ArisenMetascore, PC version (63 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
131Final Fantasy XVMetascore, PS4 version (109 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
132Genshin ImpactMetascore, PlayStation 4 version81/100October 2026Metacritic
133Lost ArkMetascore, PC version81/100October 2026Metacritic
134Monster Hunter Freedom UniteMetascore, PSP version (48 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
135Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of RuinMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (90 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
136MoonlighterMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (28 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
137Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreenMetascore, Game Boy Advance (FireRed) version81/100October 2026Metacritic
138The WitcherMetascore, PC version (50 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
139To the MoonMetascore, PC version81/100October 2026Metacritic
140Assassin's Creed ValhallaPS4 Metascore (most-reviewed platform, 54 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
141AvowedMetascore, Xbox Series X version80/100October 2026Metacritic
142Diablo II: ResurrectedMetascore, PC version (46 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
143Fable IIIMetascore, Xbox 360 version80/100October 2026Metacritic
144Fire Emblem EngageMetascore, Nintendo Switch version80/100October 2026Metacritic
145Granblue Fantasy: RelinkMetascore, PlayStation 5 version (73 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
146Honkai: Star RailMetascore, PC version (23 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
147Last EpochMetascore, PC version (36 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
148Lies of PMetascore, PS5 version80/100October 2026Metacritic
149Monster Hunter Generations UltimateMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (53 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
150Pokémon Black 2 and White 2Metascore, Nintendo DS (Black Version 2) version80/100October 2026Metacritic
151Pokémon Sword and Pokémon ShieldMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (87 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
152The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion RemasteredMetascore, PC (most-reviewed platform)80/100October 2026Metacritic
153Tom Clancy's The DivisionMetascore, PS4 version80/100October 2026Metacritic
154For The KingMetascore, PC version (13 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
155Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!Metascore, Nintendo Switch (Let's Go, Pikachu!) version79/100October 2026Metacritic
156South Park: The Fractured But WholeMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (75 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
157WartalesMetascore, PC version (18 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
158Mount & Blade: WarbandMetascore, PC version (23 reviews)78/100October 2026Metacritic
159Pokémon Legends: Z-AMetascore, Nintendo Switch 2 version78/100October 2026Metacritic
160Remnant: From the AshesMetascore, PC version (45 reviews)78/100October 2026Metacritic
161Warhammer 40,000: Rogue TraderMetascore, PC version (43 reviews)78/100October 2026Metacritic
162Dungeon DefendersMetascore, Xbox 360 version (38 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
163Elden Ring NightreignMetascore, PS5 version77/100October 2026Metacritic
164Mount & Blade II: BannerlordMetascore, PC version (25 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
165The Sims MedievalMetascore, PC version (56 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
166Zenless Zone ZeroMetascore, PC version77/100October 2026Metacritic
167Dying Light 2 Stay HumanMetascore, PS5 version76/100October 2026Metacritic
168Kingdom Come: DeliveranceMetascore, PC version (61 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
169Pokémon EmeraldMetascore, Game Boy Advance version (28 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
170Shadowrun ReturnsMetascore, PC version (54 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
171Borderlands: The Pre-SequelMetascore, PC version (55 reviews)75/100October 2026Metacritic
172KenshiMetascore, PC version75/100October 2026Metacritic
173Lords of the FallenMetascore, PC version (66 reviews)75/100October 2026Metacritic
174Dead Island 2Metascore, PS5 version73/100October 2026Metacritic
175Dragon Ball Z: KakarotMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (78 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
176Medieval DynastyMetascore, PC version (15 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
177My Time at PortiaMetascore, PC version (38 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
178OutridersMetascore, PlayStation 5 version (53 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
179Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus EditionMetascore, PC version (34 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
180Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining PearlMetascore, Nintendo Switch (Brilliant Diamond) version73/100October 2026Metacritic
181Pokémon ColosseumMetascore, GameCube version (37 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
182Stories: The Path of DestiniesMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (42 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
183Tribes of MidgardMetascore, PC version (20 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
184Darksiders II: Deathinitive EditionMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (28 reviews)72/100October 2026Metacritic
185Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2Metascore, PlayStation 4 version (58 reviews)72/100October 2026Metacritic
186Fire Emblem HeroesMetascore, iOS version (39 reviews)72/100October 2026Metacritic
187Pokémon Scarlet and VioletCritic Metascore, Nintendo Switch (Pokémon Scarlet)72/100October 2026Metacritic
188Mass Effect: AndromedaMetascore, PlayStation 4 (most-reviewed platform)71/100October 2026Metacritic
189MiitopiaMetascore, Nintendo Switch version71/100October 2026Metacritic
190Wuthering WavesMetascore, PC version71/100October 2026Metacritic
191Atomic HeartMetascore, PlayStation 5 version (46 reviews)70/100October 2026Metacritic
192CODE VEINMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (69 reviews)70/100October 2026Metacritic
193Minecraft DungeonsMetascore, PC version70/100October 2026Metacritic
194Star Wars: Galaxy of HeroesMetascore, iOS (8 reviews)70/100October 2026Metacritic
195Graveyard KeeperMetascore, PC version (16 reviews)69/100October 2026Metacritic
196Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DXMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (78 reviews)69/100October 2026Metacritic
197Pokémon RangerMetascore, Nintendo DS (21 reviews)69/100October 2026Metacritic
198Diablo ImmortalMetascore, iOS version67/100October 2026Metacritic
199Final FantasyMetascore, PSP (20th Anniversary edition, 2007) version (34 reviews)67/100October 2026Metacritic
200Outward Definitive EditionMetascore, PC version (20 reviews)67/100October 2026Metacritic
201Too HumanMetascore, Xbox 36065/100October 2026Metacritic
202Tower of FantasyMetascore, PC version (14 reviews)65/100October 2026Metacritic
203Pokémon QuestMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (12 reviews)64/100October 2026Metacritic
204Pokémon Masters EXMetascore, iOS version (11 reviews)63/100October 2026Metacritic
205Wolcen: Lords of MayhemMetascore, PC version (25 reviews)60/100October 2026Metacritic
206AnthemMetascore, PC version59/100October 2026Metacritic
207Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of SkyMetascore, Nintendo DS (26 reviews)54/100October 2026Metacritic
208Fallout 76Metascore, PC version52/100October 2026Metacritic
209Harry Potter: Hogwarts MysteryMetascore, iOS version (14 reviews)43/100October 2026Metacritic

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