Ranked by review scores
The best games of 2026
Ranked by critic scores where available, otherwise player ratings — weighted so a handful of perfect scores can't beat hundreds of great ones.
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Players · 93Hytale
Hytale combines the scope of a sandbox with the depth of a roleplaying game, immersing players in a procedurally generated world where teetering towers and deep dungeons promise…
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Players · 42Very PositiveMewgenics
From the creator of The Binding of Isaac, Super Meat Boy and The End is Nigh comes... Mewgenics! A game where you hoard, breed, train and set cats out on epic adventures through…
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Players · 41Very PositiveSubnautica 2
Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds. Play alone or with friends in 4-player co-op. Adapt to survive by…
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Players · 304Very PositiveValheim
Valheim is an open-world survival and exploration game set in a procedurally generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Playing alone or with up to nine other players, you…
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Critics · 6Overwhelmingly PositiveResident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth entry in the Resident Evil series. Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action…
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Critics · 6Mostly PositiveNioh 3
In the latest game in the dark samurai action RPG series "Nioh," you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore…
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Critics · 5Very PositiveMina the Hollower
Mina the Hollower is a bone-chilling action-adventure game featuring classic gameplay and an 8-bit aesthetic in the style of Game Boy Color, refined for the modern era. Quick…
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Critics · 5Very PositiveForza Horizon 6
Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Japan in over 550 real-world cars and become a racing Legend at the Horizon Festival. Start your journey as a tourist and explore a world…
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Players · 38MixedSlay the Spire II
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns! Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2 - featuring new characters…
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Critics · 6Overwhelmingly PositivePragmata
Pragmata is a sci-fi action-adventure game set in the near future. The story follows Hugh and his android companion Diana as they navigate a Lunar research station. Gameplay…
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Critics · 4Very PositiveThe Blood of Dawnwalker
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. You play as Coen, human by day and vampire by night, fighting to save your family in…
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Critics · 4Saros
Saros is an action game developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Players control Arjun Devraj, a Soltari Enforcer investigating a lost off-world…
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Critics · 4Pokémon Pokopia
Pokémon and people once lived happily together, but the world has withered and the humans are gone. The only remaining resident appears to be a lone Tangrowth. After waking from…
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Critics · 4Very PositiveAce Combat 8: Wings of Theve
Soar through the skies and rise above every challenge to earn your place among the elite. Engage in intense aerial combat to dominate the battlefield with powerful weapons…
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Critics · 4Marvel's Wolverine
Marvel's Wolverine is a single-player action-adventure game and a standalone entry in the Marvel's Spider-Man series, sharing continuity with those titles while telling its own…
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Critics · 5Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Twin Rathalos, born in a twist of fate. Two centuries after a conflict that divided neighboring kingdoms, the drums of war are reignited as twin Rathalos—long thought…
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Critics · 3Overwhelmingly PositiveLEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Rise as the Dark Knight and experience the essential Batman story in a bold, action-packed adventure with hard-hitting combat, an open-world Gotham City, and the signature LEGO…
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Critics · 4Very PositiveCrimson Desert Enhanced
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel. Embark on a journey as the Greymane Kliff and restore what has been…
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Critics · 4Very PositiveRomeo is a Dead Man
Latest ultra-violent sci-fi action title from Grasshopper Manufacture and Suda51. Step into the blood-soaked boots of Romeo Stargazer, a man pulled back from the brink of death…
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Critics · 5MixedMarvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
Assemble your team of legendary Marvel characters in the ultimate 4v4 tag team fighter from PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works and Marvel Games. Immerse yourself in the Marvel…
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Players · 41Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
Create Mii characters based on family and friends, someone you admire, or something completely original—there are plenty of personality traits, little quirks, and physical traits…
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Critics · 4MixedSilent Hill: Townfall
Silent Hill: Townfall is a full-length, self-contained psychological horror set against the cold, isolated backdrop of Scotland, 1996. Players can explore St. Amelia, where…
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Critics · 4Very PositiveControl Resonant
Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in this thrilling action-adventure RPG. Unleash the extraordinary powers of Dylan Faden as he fights for his…
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Critics · 4Very PositiveOnimusha: Way of the Sword
Fight through bloodstained battlefields of intense swordplay action. Explore the historic Japanese capital of Edo-era Kyoto, twisted by malevolent clouds of Malice. With every…
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Critics · 6Very Positive007 First Light
007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Players follow James Bond as a young, resourceful, and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's…
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Critics · 3Mostly PositiveMarathon
A PvP-focused extraction shooter set on the mysterious planet of Tau Ceti IV, Marathon will see players inhabit the bodies of Runners, cybernetic mercenaries who have been…
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Critics · 3Very PositiveCairn
Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to…
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Critics · 4Very PositiveMouse: P.I. For Hire
Join private investigator Jack Pepper on a guns blazing, jazz-fueled adventure in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. MOUSE combines the charm of hand-drawn rubber hose animation inspired by…
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Critics · 4Overwhelmingly PositiveDenshattack!
Flip, trick and grind your train in a fast-paced, off-the-rails ride through a colourful Japanese dystopia. Outmatch rival gangs, wreck a shady megacorp, and take back the tracks…
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Critics · 4Mario Tennis Fever
Hit the court for explosive action in the latest Mario Tennis game! Join Mario and friends for over-the-top tennis mayhem! Use topspins, slices, lobs, and other familiar…
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Critics · 4Very PositiveResonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment. Set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem…
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Players · 27Project: Gorgon
Project: Gorgon is an indie 3D Fantasy MMORPG that focuses on player exploration and discovery.
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Players · 28Overwhelmingly PositiveTCG Card Shop Simulator
Open your own local game store. Stock shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, hire staff, host events, and…
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Critics · 5MixedDirective 8020
Earth is dying and humanity is running out of time. 12 light years from home, Tau Ceti f offers a small sliver of hope. When the colony ship Cassiopeia crash lands on the planet…
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Critics · 4MixedAphelion
Stranded on a frozen planet, astronaut Ariane must brave rugged landscapes and shifting realities to rescue her wounded partner, Thomas. This action-packed sci-fi adventure…
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Critics · 3Mostly PositiveReanimal
The creators of Little Nightmares I & II have returned to take you on a darker, more terrifying journey than ever before. In this horror adventure game, a brother & sister go…
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Critics · 4The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is an action RPG set in the world of Philabieldia - a beautiful but savage land dominated by warring beast tribes. Humanity’s last…
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Players · 25Very PositiveQuarantine Zone: The Last Check
"Papers, Please" meets zombie apocalypse. Command the last blockade, inspect survivors, and decide their fate: trust, quarantine, or liquidate. Expand your base, upgrade…
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Players · 63Very PositiveMixtape
Mixtape is a narrative adventure game developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactive. Set during the last night of high school, it follows three friends…
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Critics · 4MixedBeast of Reincarnation
In post-apocalyptic Japan, humanity’s last hope may rest with Emma and her loyal canine companion, Koo. Explore what it means to be human in Beast of Reincarnation, an expansive…
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Players · 297Very PositivePalworld
Palworld is a multiplayer open-world survival game that combines creature-collecting with crafting, base-building, and combat. Set on the Palpagos Islands, players capture and…
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Players · 44Very PositiveReplaced
Replaced is a 2.5D sci-fi retro-futuristic action platformer where you play as R.E.A.C.H. - an artificial intelligence trapped in a human body against its own will. Replaced…
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Critics · 5God of War Sons of Sparta
Join young Kratos and Deimos, sons of Sparta, on a Greek odyssey as they discover the meaning of duty and honour. An engaging and exciting 2D action-adventure brought to life…
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