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Best Action games of 2000
The 29 best Action games released in 2000, ranked from 11,230 critic and player ratings.
The best Action game of 2000 is Perfect Dark, with a critic score of 97/100 — updated September 2026.
How this ranking is built
- Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
- A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
- Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
- Release window covered: 2000.
- 29 games are listed on this page, carrying 11,230 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 29 September 2026.
Top 29
01
Perfect Dark
Perfect Dark is an action video game developed by Rare and released for the Game Boy Color handheld console in 2000. As a prequel to its Nintendo 64 counterpart, the game follows agent Joanna Dark as she completes her training at the Carrington Institute research centre and uncovers information against rival corporation dataDyne. The gameplay revolves around shooting opponents and completing objectives such as rescuing hostages or recovering items. The game also includes a multiplayer mode where two players may compete against each other in several deathmatch modes.
97
/100
02
Jet Set Radio
94
/100
03
Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition
92
/100
Perfect Dark
Perfect Dark is an action video game developed by Rare and released for the Game Boy Color handheld console in 2000. As a prequel to its Nintendo 64 counterpart, the game follows agent Joanna Dark as she completes her training at the Carrington Institute research centre and uncovers information against rival corporation dataDyne. The gameplay revolves around shooting opponents and completing objectives such as rescuing hostages or recovering items. The game also includes a multiplayer mode where two players may compete against each other in several deathmatch modes.
97
/100
02
Jet Set Radio
94
/100
03
Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition
92
/100
04
Spyro: Year of the Dragon
Spyro: Year of the Dragon is the third installment in the Spyro series and the last Spyro game Insomniac developed. In this 3D adventure, Spyro have to retrieve 150 eggs that the evil Sorceress has stolen from Dragonworld. To survive, he will have to utilize all of his signature moves along with several he's recently picked up, like the ability to control vehicles like tanks, submarines, and speedboats. As an extra bonus, you have the option to choose from a wacky cast of characters: Sheila the kangaroo, Sergeant Byrd the flying penguin, Bentley the Yeti and Agent 9 the space monkey.
91
/100
05
Deus Ex
A philosophical first-person WRPG set in a dystopian 2052 in which JC Denton, a nano-augmented agent for the anti-terrorist organization UNATCO, is tasked with stopping the invasion of Liberty Island by the terrorist group NSF. As events unfold, Denton finds that he plays a large part in a world-spanning conspiracy which forces him to ponder his allegiances, beliefs, morality, and view of right and wrong.
90
/100
06
Diablo II
Like its predecessor, Diablo II is an action role-playing game with dark fantasy and horror themes. The player controls a new hero attempting to stop the destruction unleashed by Diablo's return. The game's 4 acts feature a variety of locations and settings to explore and battle in, as well as an increased cast of characters to play as and interact with. Diablo II had become one of the most popular online games of all time. Major factors that contributed to Diablo II's success include what fans found to be addictive hack-and-slash gameplay and free access to Battle.net.
90
/100
07
S
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is a direct sequel to Ocarina of Time, it utilizes the same engine and visual style as its predecessor. The game retains the traditional elements of Zelda games as well as those introduced in Ocarina of Time, such as active blocking with a shield, various throwing items, and the usage of melodies played on the ocarina to solve puzzles. Compared to the previous Zelda games, this installment is more oriented towards interaction with NPCs and has a larger variety of items, optional quests, and mini-games. It also includes a time system that spans three days, and this cycle must be reset periodically to progress through the game.
90
/100
08
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
90
/100
09
Thief II: The Metal Age
The ultimate thief is back! Tread softly as you make your way through 15 new complex, non-linear levels full of loot to steal and guards to outsmart. Improved enemy AI, new gadgets and a riveting story will draw you into the world of Thief II: The Metal Age, a place of powerful new technologies, fanatical religions and corruption.
90
/100
10
Soldier of Fortune
John Mullins, working for a U.S.-based mercenary ("soldier of fortune") organization known only as "The Shop", and his partner, Aaron "Hawk" Parsons, are assigned to prevent the nukes from falling into the wrong hands, and stop the terrorists in their plans.
90
/100
11
Banjo-Tooie
90
/100
12
Counter-Strike
88
/100
13
Diablo II
88
/100
14
Spider-Man (2000)
87
/100
15
Dino Crisis 2
86
/100
16
American McGee's Alice
85
/100
17
MDK 2
83
/100
18
Metal Slug 3
82
/100
19
The Operative: No One Lives Forever
79
/100
20
Rune
76
/100
21
Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption
74
/100
22
Hogs of War
74
/100
23
Hitman: Codename 47
73
/100
24
Crash Bash
72
/100
25
Project I.G.I.: I’m Going In
70
/100
26
Driver 2
62
/100
27
Tomb Raider V: Chronicles
60
/100
28
Carmageddon TDR 2000
48
/100
29
Spider-Man
35
/100
Spyro: Year of the Dragon
Spyro: Year of the Dragon is the third installment in the Spyro series and the last Spyro game Insomniac developed. In this 3D adventure, Spyro have to retrieve 150 eggs that the evil Sorceress has stolen from Dragonworld. To survive, he will have to utilize all of his signature moves along with several he's recently picked up, like the ability to control vehicles like tanks, submarines, and speedboats. As an extra bonus, you have the option to choose from a wacky cast of characters: Sheila the kangaroo, Sergeant Byrd the flying penguin, Bentley the Yeti and Agent 9 the space monkey.
91
/100
05
Deus Ex
A philosophical first-person WRPG set in a dystopian 2052 in which JC Denton, a nano-augmented agent for the anti-terrorist organization UNATCO, is tasked with stopping the invasion of Liberty Island by the terrorist group NSF. As events unfold, Denton finds that he plays a large part in a world-spanning conspiracy which forces him to ponder his allegiances, beliefs, morality, and view of right and wrong.
90
/100
06
Diablo II
Like its predecessor, Diablo II is an action role-playing game with dark fantasy and horror themes. The player controls a new hero attempting to stop the destruction unleashed by Diablo's return. The game's 4 acts feature a variety of locations and settings to explore and battle in, as well as an increased cast of characters to play as and interact with. Diablo II had become one of the most popular online games of all time. Major factors that contributed to Diablo II's success include what fans found to be addictive hack-and-slash gameplay and free access to Battle.net.
90
/100
07
S
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is a direct sequel to Ocarina of Time, it utilizes the same engine and visual style as its predecessor. The game retains the traditional elements of Zelda games as well as those introduced in Ocarina of Time, such as active blocking with a shield, various throwing items, and the usage of melodies played on the ocarina to solve puzzles. Compared to the previous Zelda games, this installment is more oriented towards interaction with NPCs and has a larger variety of items, optional quests, and mini-games. It also includes a time system that spans three days, and this cycle must be reset periodically to progress through the game.
90
/100
08
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
90
/100
09
Thief II: The Metal Age
The ultimate thief is back! Tread softly as you make your way through 15 new complex, non-linear levels full of loot to steal and guards to outsmart. Improved enemy AI, new gadgets and a riveting story will draw you into the world of Thief II: The Metal Age, a place of powerful new technologies, fanatical religions and corruption.
90
/100
10
Soldier of Fortune
John Mullins, working for a U.S.-based mercenary ("soldier of fortune") organization known only as "The Shop", and his partner, Aaron "Hawk" Parsons, are assigned to prevent the nukes from falling into the wrong hands, and stop the terrorists in their plans.
90
/100
11
Banjo-Tooie
90
/100
12
Counter-Strike
88
/100
13
Diablo II
88
/100
14
Spider-Man (2000)
87
/100
15
Dino Crisis 2
86
/100
16
American McGee's Alice
85
/100
17
MDK 2
83
/100
18
Metal Slug 3
82
/100
19
The Operative: No One Lives Forever
79
/100
20
Rune
76
/100
21
Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption
74
/100
22
Hogs of War
74
/100
23
Hitman: Codename 47
73
/100
24
Crash Bash
72
/100
25
Project I.G.I.: I’m Going In
70
/100
26
Driver 2
62
/100
27
Tomb Raider V: Chronicles
60
/100
28
Carmageddon TDR 2000
48
/100
29
Spider-Man
35
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Action game of 2000?
Perfect Dark currently tops the ranking with a score of 97/100 across 176 ratings. Ranking updated September 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.