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Top 250 best games of all time

Our archive ranking for games that still feel worth talking about after the credits.

Open interactive Top 250
  1. 1 The Last of Us Part II 2020 / Action-adventure / 9.4
  2. 2 Half-Life 1998 / FPS / 9.3
  3. 3 Half-Life: Alyx 2020 / VR FPS / 9.3
  4. 4 Half-Life 2 2004 / FPS / 9.2
  5. 5 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach 2025 / Adventure / 9.2
  6. 6 The Last of Us 2013 / Action-adventure / 9.1
  7. 7 God of War III 2010 / Action-adventure / 9.0
  8. 8 Grim Fandango 1998 / Adventure / 9.0
  9. 9 God of War 2018 / Action-adventure / 9.0
  10. 10 God of War 2005 / Action-adventure / 9.0
  11. 11 Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain 2015 / Stealth action / 9.0
  12. 12 Fallout 4 2015 / Open-world RPG / 8.9
  13. 13 God of War Ragnarok 2022 / Action-adventure / 8.9
  14. 14 Stray 2022 / Adventure / 8.9
  15. 15 World of Warcraft 2004 / MMORPG / 8.9
  16. 16 Far Cry 2004 / FPS / 8.9
  17. 17 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 2011 / Open-world RPG / 8.9
  18. 18 Unreal 1998 / FPS / 8.9
  19. 19 Fez 2012 / Puzzle platformer / 8.8
  20. 20 Diablo 1996 / Action RPG / 8.8
  21. 21 Horizon Zero Dawn 2017 / Open-world action / 8.8
  22. 22 Doom Eternal 2020 / FPS / 8.8
  23. 23 Star Wars: Dark Forces 1995 / FPS / 8.8
  24. 24 Super Mario Galaxy 2 2010 / 3D platformer / 8.8
  25. 25 Resident Evil Requiem 2026 / Survival horror / 8.8
  26. 26 Fallout 3 2008 / Open-world RPG / 8.7
  27. 27 Journey 2012 / Adventure / 8.7
  28. 28 Super Smash Bros. Melee 2001 / Platform fighter / 8.7
  29. 29 Blue Prince 2025 / Puzzle adventure / 8.7
  30. 30 Fallout: New Vegas 2010 / Open-world RPG / 8.7
  31. 31 Baldur's Gate 1998 / CRPG / 8.7
  32. 32 Call of Duty 2 2005 / FPS / 8.7
  33. 33 Final Fantasy VII Remake 2020 / Action RPG / 8.7
  34. 34 Metal Gear Solid 1998 / Stealth action / 8.7
  35. 35 Far Cry 3 2012 / Open-world FPS / 8.7
  36. 36 Command & Conquer 1995 / Real-time strategy / 8.7
  37. 37 Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots 2008 / Stealth action / 8.7
  38. 38 Super Mario Odyssey 2017 / 3D platformer / 8.7
  39. 39 Elden Ring 2022 / Open-world action RPG / 8.6
  40. 40 Tunic 2022 / Adventure / 8.6
  41. 41 Age of Empires 1997 / Real-time strategy / 8.6
  42. 42 Devil May Cry 2001 / Action / 8.6
  43. 43 Fallout 1997 / RPG / 8.6
  44. 44 Papers, Please 2013 / Puzzle simulation / 8.6
  45. 45 Quake 1996 / FPS / 8.6
  46. 46 A Plague Tale: Requiem 2022 / Action-adventure / 8.6
  47. 47 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2004 / Open-world action / 8.6
  48. 48 Pentiment 2022 / Narrative adventure / 8.6
  49. 49 Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 2003 / Action-adventure / 8.6
  50. 50 Battlefield 2 2005 / Multiplayer FPS / 8.6
  51. 51 Star Fox 64 1997 / Rail shooter / 8.6
  52. 52 Alien: Isolation 2014 / Survival horror / 8.6
  53. 53 Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 2004 / Stealth action / 8.6
  54. 54 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart 2021 / Action platformer / 8.6
  55. 55 Vagrant Story 2000 / Action RPG / 8.6
  56. 56 Minecraft 2011 / Sandbox / 8.6
  57. 57 Shenmue 1999 / Adventure / 8.6
  58. 58 Super Smash Bros. 1999 / Platform fighter / 8.6
  59. 59 Dark Souls III 2016 / Action RPG / 8.5
  60. 60 Rocket League 2015 / Sports / 8.5
  61. 61 Tomb Raider 2013 / Action-adventure / 8.5
  62. 62 Tomb Raider 1996 / Action-adventure / 8.5
  63. 63 Final Fantasy X 2001 / JRPG / 8.5
  64. 64 Halo: Combat Evolved 2001 / FPS / 8.5
  65. 65 Return of the Obra Dinn 2018 / Puzzle mystery / 8.5
  66. 66 Yakuza: Like a Dragon 2020 / RPG / 8.5
  67. 67 Halo 3 2007 / FPS / 8.5
  68. 68 Outer Wilds 2019 / Exploration / 8.5
  69. 69 Portal 2007 / Puzzle / 8.5
  70. 70 Red Dead Redemption 2010 / Open-world action / 8.5
  71. 71 Silent Hill 1999 / Survival horror / 8.5
  72. 72 Tetris Effect 2018 / Puzzle / 8.5
  73. 73 What Remains of Edith Finch 2017 / Narrative adventure / 8.5
  74. 74 Assassin's Creed 2007 / Open-world action / 8.4
  75. 75 Cuphead 2017 / Run and gun / 8.4
  76. 76 Dead Rising 2006 / Survival action / 8.4
  77. 77 Grand Theft Auto IV 2008 / Open-world action / 8.4
  78. 78 Halo Infinite 2021 / FPS / 8.4
  79. 79 Limbo 2010 / Puzzle platformer / 8.4
  80. 80 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 2006 / Open-world RPG / 8.4
  81. 81 Control 2019 / Action-adventure / 8.4
  82. 82 Beyond Good & Evil 2003 / Action-adventure / 8.4
  83. 83 Diablo II 2000 / Action RPG / 8.4
  84. 84 GoldenEye 007 1997 / FPS / 8.4
  85. 85 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth 2024 / RPG / 8.4
  86. 86 Super Mario 64 1996 / 3D platformer / 8.4
  87. 87 Baldur's Gate 3 2023 / CRPG / 8.4
  88. 88 Banjo-Kazooie 1998 / 3D platformer / 8.4
  89. 89 Dark Souls II 2014 / Action RPG / 8.4
  90. 90 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 2024 / Action RPG / 8.4
  91. 91 I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream 1995 / Adventure / 8.4
  92. 92 Silent Hill 2 2024 / Survival horror / 8.4
  93. 93 Silent Hill 2 2001 / Survival horror / 8.4
  94. 94 Stardew Valley 2016 / Life sim / 8.4
  95. 95 Bayonetta 2009 / Action / 8.4
  96. 96 Counter-Strike 2000 / Tactical FPS / 8.4
  97. 97 Doom 2016 / FPS / 8.4
  98. 98 Halo 2 2004 / FPS / 8.4
  99. 99 Heavy Rain 2010 / Interactive drama / 8.4
  100. 100 Nights into Dreams 1996 / Action / 8.4
  101. 101 Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 2024 / Metroidvania / 8.4
  102. 102 Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest 1995 / Platformer / 8.3
  103. 103 Dota 2 2013 / MOBA / 8.3
  104. 104 F-Zero GX 2003 / Racing / 8.3
  105. 105 Gears of War 2006 / Third-person shooter / 8.3
  106. 106 Horizon Forbidden West 2022 / Open-world action / 8.3
  107. 107 It Takes Two 2021 / Co-op adventure / 8.3
  108. 108 LittleBigPlanet 2008 / Platformer / 8.3
  109. 109 Marvel's Spider-Man 2018 / Open-world action / 8.3
  110. 110 Overwatch 2016 / Hero shooter / 8.3
  111. 111 Resident Evil 1996 / Survival horror / 8.3
  112. 112 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 2015 / Open-world RPG / 8.3
  113. 113 Pragmata 2026 / Action-adventure / 8.3
  114. 114 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 2025 / RPG / 8.3
  115. 115 Perfect Dark 2000 / FPS / 8.3
  116. 116 Planescape: Torment 1999 / CRPG / 8.3
  117. 117 Rise of the Tomb Raider 2015 / Action-adventure / 8.3
  118. 118 The Walking Dead 2012 / Adventure / 8.3
  119. 119 Resident Evil Remake 2002 / Survival horror / 8.3
  120. 120 Astro Bot 2024 / Platformer / 8.3
  121. 121 Bayonetta 2 2014 / Action / 8.3
  122. 122 Celeste 2018 / Platformer / 8.3
  123. 123 Hollow Knight: Silksong 2025 / Metroidvania / 8.3
  124. 124 Okami 2006 / Action-adventure / 8.3
  125. 125 Wipeout 1995 / Racing / 8.3
  126. 126 Code Vein II 2026 / Action RPG / 8.3
  127. 127 The Blood of Dawnwalker 2026 / Action RPG / 8.3
  128. 128 Braid 2008 / Puzzle platformer / 8.2
  129. 129 Gears of War 2 2008 / Third-person shooter / 8.2
  130. 130 Hades 2020 / Roguelite action / 8.2
  131. 131 Inscryption 2021 / Deckbuilder / 8.2
  132. 132 Minecraft Classic 2009 / Sandbox / 8.2
  133. 133 Splatoon 2015 / Shooter / 8.2
  134. 134 StarCraft 1998 / Real-time strategy / 8.2
  135. 135 Thief: The Dark Project 1998 / Stealth / 8.2
  136. 136 Uncharted: Drake's Fortune 2007 / Action-adventure / 8.2
  137. 137 Dead Space 2008 / Survival horror / 8.2
  138. 138 Marvel's Spider-Man 2 2023 / Open-world action / 8.2
  139. 139 Resident Evil 2 2019 / Survival horror / 8.2
  140. 140 Resident Evil 2 1998 / Survival horror / 8.2
  141. 141 Skies of Arcadia 2000 / JRPG / 8.2
  142. 142 Death Stranding 2019 / Adventure / 8.2
  143. 143 Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell 2002 / Stealth action / 8.2
  144. 144 Undertale 2015 / RPG / 8.2
  145. 145 Red Dead Redemption 2 2018 / Open-world action / 8.2
  146. 146 Assassin's Creed Odyssey 2018 / Open-world RPG / 8.2
  147. 147 Gone Home 2013 / Narrative adventure / 8.2
  148. 148 Hearthstone 2014 / Card battler / 8.2
  149. 149 Hi-Fi Rush 2023 / Rhythm action / 8.2
  150. 150 Psychonauts 2005 / Platformer / 8.2
  151. 151 Resident Evil 7: Biohazard 2017 / Survival horror / 8.2
  152. 152 Soulcalibur 1999 / Fighting / 8.2
  153. 153 Fire Emblem Awakening 2013 / Tactical RPG / 8.1
  154. 154 Portal 2 2011 / Puzzle / 8.1
  155. 155 Alan Wake 2010 / Action thriller / 8.1
  156. 156 Balatro 2024 / Deckbuilder / 8.1
  157. 157 Bastion 2011 / Action RPG / 8.1
  158. 158 Deus Ex 2000 / Immersive sim / 8.1
  159. 159 Max Payne 2001 / Action / 8.1
  160. 160 Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty 2001 / Stealth action / 8.1
  161. 161 Tekken 3 1997 / Fighting / 8.1
  162. 162 Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception 2011 / Action-adventure / 8.1
  163. 163 Pokemon Pokopia 2026 / Life sim / 8.1
  164. 164 007 First Light 2026 / Action-adventure / 8.1
  165. 165 Bloodborne 2015 / Action RPG / 8.1
  166. 166 Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 2007 / FPS / 8.1
  167. 167 Company of Heroes 2006 / Real-time strategy / 8.1
  168. 168 Doom 3 2004 / FPS horror / 8.1
  169. 169 Fable II 2008 / Action RPG / 8.1
  170. 170 Grand Theft Auto V 2013 / Open-world action / 8.1
  171. 171 Left 4 Dead 2008 / Co-op shooter / 8.1
  172. 172 Pokemon Red and Green 1996 / Monster-collecting RPG / 8.1
  173. 173 Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2020 / Life sim / 8.1
  174. 174 Katamari Damacy 2004 / Puzzle action / 8.1
  175. 175 Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne 2003 / Action / 8.1
  176. 176 Resident Evil 4 2023 / Survival action / 8.1
  177. 177 Resident Evil 4 2005 / Survival action / 8.1
  178. 178 Jak II 2003 / Action platformer / 8.1
  179. 179 L.A. Noire 2011 / Detective adventure / 8.1
  180. 180 Psychonauts 2 2021 / Platformer / 8.1
  181. 181 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice 2019 / Action-adventure / 8.1
  182. 182 Xenoblade Chronicles 3 2022 / JRPG / 8.1
  183. 183 Grand Theft Auto VI 2026 / Open-world action / 8.1
  184. 184 Assassin's Creed II 2009 / Open-world action / 8.0
  185. 185 Crysis 2007 / FPS / 8.0
  186. 186 Destiny 2014 / Online shooter / 8.0
  187. 187 Inside 2016 / Puzzle platformer / 8.0
  188. 188 Life is Strange 2015 / Adventure / 8.0
  189. 189 Metroid Prime 2002 / First-person adventure / 8.0
  190. 190 Ratchet & Clank 2002 / Action platformer / 8.0
  191. 191 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 2023 / Open-world adventure / 8.0
  192. 192 Uncharted 2: Among Thieves 2009 / Action-adventure / 8.0
  193. 193 Deathloop 2021 / Immersive sim / 8.0
  194. 194 Dragon Age: The Veilguard 2024 / RPG / 8.0
  195. 195 Forza Horizon 5 2021 / Racing / 8.0
  196. 196 Left 4 Dead 2 2009 / Co-op shooter / 8.0
  197. 197 Mario Kart World 2025 / Kart racing / 8.0
  198. 198 South of Midnight 2025 / Action-adventure / 8.0
  199. 199 The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 2000 / Action-adventure / 8.0
  200. 200 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night 1997 / Metroidvania / 8.0
  201. 201 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II 2025 / RPG / 8.0
  202. 202 Metroid Dread 2021 / Metroidvania / 8.0
  203. 203 System Shock 2 1999 / Immersive sim / 8.0
  204. 204 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2017 / Open-world adventure / 8.0
  205. 205 The Sims 2000 / Life simulation / 8.0
  206. 206 Arknights: Endfield 2026 / Action RPG / 8.0
  207. 207 Divinity: Original Sin 2014 / CRPG / 7.9
  208. 208 Final Fantasy VIII 1999 / JRPG / 7.9
  209. 209 Mario Kart 8 2014 / Kart racing / 7.9
  210. 210 Tekken 2 1995 / Fighting / 7.9
  211. 211 Resident Evil Village 2021 / Survival horror / 7.9
  212. 212 Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 1995 / Platformer / 7.9
  213. 213 Fire Emblem: Three Houses 2019 / Tactical RPG / 7.9
  214. 214 Forza Motorsport 2005 / Racing sim / 7.9
  215. 215 Ninja Gaiden 2004 / Action / 7.9
  216. 216 Slay the Spire 2019 / Deckbuilder / 7.9
  217. 217 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1999 / Sports / 7.9
  218. 218 Ultima Online 1997 / MMORPG / 7.9
  219. 219 Medal of Honor 1999 / FPS / 7.9
  220. 220 The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess 2006 / Action-adventure / 7.9
  221. 221 Ori and the Will of the Wisps 2020 / Metroidvania / 7.9
  222. 222 BioShock 2007 / Immersive sim / 7.9
  223. 223 Team Fortress 2 2007 / Multiplayer FPS / 7.9
  224. 224 Gran Turismo 1997 / Racing sim / 7.8
  225. 225 Into the Breach 2018 / Turn-based tactics / 7.8
  226. 226 Kingdom Hearts 2002 / Action RPG / 7.8
  227. 227 Mass Effect 3 2012 / RPG / 7.8
  228. 228 Returnal 2021 / Roguelike shooter / 7.8
  229. 229 Starfield 2023 / Open-world RPG / 7.8
  230. 230 Street Fighter 6 2023 / Fighting / 7.8
  231. 231 Uncharted 4: A Thief's End 2016 / Action-adventure / 7.8
  232. 232 Battlefield 1942 2002 / Multiplayer FPS / 7.8
  233. 233 Doom: The Dark Ages 2025 / FPS / 7.8
  234. 234 Dragon Age: Inquisition 2014 / RPG / 7.8
  235. 235 Dragon's Dogma 2012 / Action RPG / 7.8
  236. 236 Final Fantasy XII 2006 / JRPG / 7.8
  237. 237 Ghost of Tsushima 2020 / Open-world action / 7.8
  238. 238 Mass Effect 2007 / RPG / 7.8
  239. 239 Persona 5 2017 / JRPG / 7.8
  240. 240 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 1998 / Action-adventure / 7.8
  241. 241 Titanfall 2014 / FPS / 7.8
  242. 242 Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos 2002 / Real-time strategy / 7.8
  243. 243 Alan Wake 2 2023 / Survival horror / 7.8
  244. 244 Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor 2014 / Open-world action / 7.8
  245. 245 BioShock Infinite 2013 / FPS / 7.8
  246. 246 Helldivers 2 2024 / Co-op shooter / 7.8
  247. 247 Ico 2001 / Adventure / 7.8
  248. 248 Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee 1997 / Cinematic platformer / 7.8
  249. 249 Shadow of the Colossus 2005 / Adventure / 7.8
  250. 250 Sid Meier's Civilization II 1996 / Strategy / 7.8