Best Games by Year
Each year's ten highest-graded, ranked by our critic. Pick a year to read its list.
202643 reviewed, led by Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2
202535 reviewed, led by Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
202423 reviewed, led by Silent Hill 2
202327 reviewed, led by Baldur's Gate 3
202218 reviewed, led by Elden Ring
202118 reviewed, led by Returnal
202022 reviewed, led by Cyberpunk 2077
201920 reviewed, led by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
201825 reviewed, led by Red Dead Redemption 2
201722 reviewed, led by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
201622 reviewed, led by Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
201518 reviewed, led by Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
201416 reviewed, led by Dragon Age: Inquisition
201316 reviewed, led by Grand Theft Auto V
201214 reviewed, led by Max Payne 3
201115 reviewed, led by Batman: Arkham City
201011 reviewed, led by Red Dead Redemption
200911 reviewed, led by Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
200815 reviewed, led by Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
200714 reviewed, led by Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
200614 reviewed, led by Wii Sports
20058 reviewed, led by God of War
200413 reviewed, led by Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
200318 reviewed, led by Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
200214 reviewed, led by Resident Evil (2002 Remake)
200112 reviewed, led by Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
200010 reviewed, led by Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
199913 reviewed, led by System Shock 2
199814 reviewed, led by The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
19978 reviewed, led by GoldenEye 007
19967 reviewed, led by Super Mario 64
19944 reviewed, led by Super Metroid
19934 reviewed, led by Doom
19914 reviewed, led by The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
19903 reviewed, led by Super Mario World
19883 reviewed, led by Super Mario Bros. 3