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Best Action games of 2011
The 81 best Action games released in 2011, ranked from 37,228 critic and player ratings.
The best Action game of 2011 is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, with a critic score of 94/100 — 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: 2011.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 37,228 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
B
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose. Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.
94
/100
02
LittleBigPlanet 2
LittleBigPlanet 2 is a puzzle platformer video game centered around user-generated content, first announced on May 8th, 2010 in the June 2010 issue of gaming magazine Game Informer. The game was developed by Media Molecule and published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe for the PlayStation 3 console, and is the last major Little Big Planet game in the series to be produced by Media Molecule, as the sequel, Little Big Planet 3 would be produced by Sumo Digital, Tarsier Studios, and The Station. Unlike the original LittleBigPlanet which was marketed as a "Platform game", LittleBigPlanet 2 was marketed as a "Platform for Games". The game is 100% backwards compatible with all user-created content (including personal profiles) from the first game. It is a direct sequel to LittleBigPlanet, and the third game in the series. The disc also features Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves, a ModNation Racers demo, as well as a PlayStation Network tutorial video.
94
/100
03
A
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
In Deus Ex: Human Revolution you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes. At a time when scientific advancements are routinely turning athletes, soldiers and spies into super-enhanced beings, someone is working very hard to ensure mankind's evolution follows a particular path. You need to discover why - because the decisions you take and the choices you make will be the only things that can determine mankind's future.
92
/100
B
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose. Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.
94
/100
02
LittleBigPlanet 2
LittleBigPlanet 2 is a puzzle platformer video game centered around user-generated content, first announced on May 8th, 2010 in the June 2010 issue of gaming magazine Game Informer. The game was developed by Media Molecule and published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe for the PlayStation 3 console, and is the last major Little Big Planet game in the series to be produced by Media Molecule, as the sequel, Little Big Planet 3 would be produced by Sumo Digital, Tarsier Studios, and The Station. Unlike the original LittleBigPlanet which was marketed as a "Platform game", LittleBigPlanet 2 was marketed as a "Platform for Games". The game is 100% backwards compatible with all user-created content (including personal profiles) from the first game. It is a direct sequel to LittleBigPlanet, and the third game in the series. The disc also features Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves, a ModNation Racers demo, as well as a PlayStation Network tutorial video.
94
/100
03
A
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
In Deus Ex: Human Revolution you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes. At a time when scientific advancements are routinely turning athletes, soldiers and spies into super-enhanced beings, someone is working very hard to ensure mankind's evolution follows a particular path. You need to discover why - because the decisions you take and the choices you make will be the only things that can determine mankind's future.
92
/100
04
S
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
92
/100
05
S
Batman: Arkham City
Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security "home" for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.
91
/100
06
Shadow of the Colossus (2011)
An open-world action/adventure game in which a young wanderer, along with a stolen magical sword and his steed companion, trespasses a cursed land, makes a deal with an ancient being to bring a sacrificial victim back to life, and sets off to fulfill his end of the bargain, which involves tracking down and infiltrating the abodes of sixteen colossi and sacrificing them to achieve his goal.
91
/100
07
Dark Souls
Dark Souls is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in September 2011 as a spiritual sequel to Demon's Souls, it is set in a dark, medieval fantasy world. It is renowned for its challenging gameplay, intricate level design, and deep lore. Players control a customizable character known as the Chosen Undead, embarking on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of the cursed land of Lordran. Dark Souls is known for its punishing difficulty, requiring players to carefully manage combat, stamina, and resources while navigating hostile environments filled with dangerous enemies and formidable bosses. The game features a unique multiplayer component, allowing players to leave messages for others, summon allies for cooperative play, or invade other players' worlds for PvP combat. The original release of Dark Souls received critical acclaim for its atmospheric world, innovative mechanics, and rewarding gameplay, solidifying its place as a seminal title in the action RPG genre.
91
/100
08
C
Bastion
A hack-and-slash RPG featuring a reactive narrator, various unlockable weapons, weapon upgrades, practice mini-games and optional difficulty modifiers, set in an imaginary world in the aftermath of an uncertain apocalypse, in which the player embodies a teenager with a troubled past as he and the narrator work together to rebuild the world out of a persisting hub called the Bastion.
90
/100
09
Jetpack Joyride
Jetpack Joyride is a 2011 side-scrolling endless runner/action video game created by Chief Creative Officer Luke Muscat at Halfbrick Studios. Originally released for iOS devices on the App Store on September 1, 2011, the game has since been ported to many other systems. The game features the same protagonist as Monster Dash, Barry Steakfries, who the player controls as he steals a jet pack from a top-secret laboratory. The game has been met with very favorable reviews, and has won numerous awards.
90
/100
10
Rayman Origins
Bubble Dreamer, Rayman, his best friend Globox, and some Teensy friends are chilling out at the Bubble Dreamer's resting grounds, the Snoring Tree. However, their snoring disturbs an old granny from the Land of the Livid Dead, who retaliates by sending an evil army of horrendous creatures and the Darktoons across the world, capturing the Electoons that inhabit the world, imprisoning Betilla the Nymph and her sisters, and plunging the Glade into chaos. As a result, the ensuing disaster causes the Bubble Dreamer to go crazy and have nightmares. Although they are captured, Rayman and his friends are able to escape the Darktoons. They are then tasked by the Magician to gather enough Electoons to cure the Bubble Dreamer and restore the Glade of Dreams. Their efforts to locate the Electoons allow them to gain access to the various lands of the Glade, rescuing the Nymphs along the way.
89
/100
11
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - The Missing Link
88
/100
12
Bulletstorm
87
/100
13
A
Dead Space 2
87
/100
14
Crysis 2
86
/100
15
S
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
85
/100
16
A
Battlefield 3
85
/100
17
Trine 2
85
/100
18
Frozen Synapse
85
/100
19
D
The Binding of Isaac
84
/100
20
Killzone 3
84
/100
21
Beyond Good & Evil HD
84
/100
22
RIFT
84
/100
23
S
L.A. Noire
83
/100
24
inFAMOUS 2
83
/100
25
Orcs Must Die!
83
/100
26
Resistance 3
83
/100
27
To the Moon
83
/100
28
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Edition
82
/100
29
A
Terraria
81
/100
30
Dragon Age 2
81
/100
31
STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN
81
/100
32
Rochard
81
/100
33
Assassin's Creed Revelations
80
/100
34
Catherine
80
/100
35
Uncharted: Golden Abyss
80
/100
36
Driver San Francisco
80
/100
37
Capsized
80
/100
38
Rage
79
/100
39
The King of Fighters XIII
79
/100
40
E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy
78
/100
41
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
78
/100
42
Sonic Generations
77
/100
43
C
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
76
/100
44
PAYDAY The Heist
76
/100
45
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
76
/100
46
Renegade Ops
76
/100
47
LEGO Star Wars III - The Clone Wars
76
/100
48
Shadows of the Damned
76
/100
49
Red Faction: Armageddon
75
/100
50
B
Kingdom Rush
75
/100
S
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
92
/100
05
S
Batman: Arkham City
Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security "home" for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.
91
/100
06
Shadow of the Colossus (2011)
An open-world action/adventure game in which a young wanderer, along with a stolen magical sword and his steed companion, trespasses a cursed land, makes a deal with an ancient being to bring a sacrificial victim back to life, and sets off to fulfill his end of the bargain, which involves tracking down and infiltrating the abodes of sixteen colossi and sacrificing them to achieve his goal.
91
/100
07
Dark Souls
Dark Souls is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in September 2011 as a spiritual sequel to Demon's Souls, it is set in a dark, medieval fantasy world. It is renowned for its challenging gameplay, intricate level design, and deep lore. Players control a customizable character known as the Chosen Undead, embarking on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of the cursed land of Lordran. Dark Souls is known for its punishing difficulty, requiring players to carefully manage combat, stamina, and resources while navigating hostile environments filled with dangerous enemies and formidable bosses. The game features a unique multiplayer component, allowing players to leave messages for others, summon allies for cooperative play, or invade other players' worlds for PvP combat. The original release of Dark Souls received critical acclaim for its atmospheric world, innovative mechanics, and rewarding gameplay, solidifying its place as a seminal title in the action RPG genre.
91
/100
08
C
Bastion
A hack-and-slash RPG featuring a reactive narrator, various unlockable weapons, weapon upgrades, practice mini-games and optional difficulty modifiers, set in an imaginary world in the aftermath of an uncertain apocalypse, in which the player embodies a teenager with a troubled past as he and the narrator work together to rebuild the world out of a persisting hub called the Bastion.
90
/100
09
Jetpack Joyride
Jetpack Joyride is a 2011 side-scrolling endless runner/action video game created by Chief Creative Officer Luke Muscat at Halfbrick Studios. Originally released for iOS devices on the App Store on September 1, 2011, the game has since been ported to many other systems. The game features the same protagonist as Monster Dash, Barry Steakfries, who the player controls as he steals a jet pack from a top-secret laboratory. The game has been met with very favorable reviews, and has won numerous awards.
90
/100
10
Rayman Origins
Bubble Dreamer, Rayman, his best friend Globox, and some Teensy friends are chilling out at the Bubble Dreamer's resting grounds, the Snoring Tree. However, their snoring disturbs an old granny from the Land of the Livid Dead, who retaliates by sending an evil army of horrendous creatures and the Darktoons across the world, capturing the Electoons that inhabit the world, imprisoning Betilla the Nymph and her sisters, and plunging the Glade into chaos. As a result, the ensuing disaster causes the Bubble Dreamer to go crazy and have nightmares. Although they are captured, Rayman and his friends are able to escape the Darktoons. They are then tasked by the Magician to gather enough Electoons to cure the Bubble Dreamer and restore the Glade of Dreams. Their efforts to locate the Electoons allow them to gain access to the various lands of the Glade, rescuing the Nymphs along the way.
89
/100
11
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - The Missing Link
88
/100
12
Bulletstorm
87
/100
13
A
Dead Space 2
87
/100
14
Crysis 2
86
/100
15
S
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
85
/100
16
A
Battlefield 3
85
/100
17
Trine 2
85
/100
18
Frozen Synapse
85
/100
19
D
The Binding of Isaac
84
/100
20
Killzone 3
84
/100
21
Beyond Good & Evil HD
84
/100
22
RIFT
84
/100
23
S
L.A. Noire
83
/100
24
inFAMOUS 2
83
/100
25
Orcs Must Die!
83
/100
26
Resistance 3
83
/100
27
To the Moon
83
/100
28
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Edition
82
/100
29
A
Terraria
81
/100
30
Dragon Age 2
81
/100
31
STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN
81
/100
32
Rochard
81
/100
33
Assassin's Creed Revelations
80
/100
34
Catherine
80
/100
35
Uncharted: Golden Abyss
80
/100
36
Driver San Francisco
80
/100
37
Capsized
80
/100
38
Rage
79
/100
39
The King of Fighters XIII
79
/100
40
E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy
78
/100
41
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
78
/100
42
Sonic Generations
77
/100
43
C
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
76
/100
44
PAYDAY The Heist
76
/100
45
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
76
/100
46
Renegade Ops
76
/100
47
LEGO Star Wars III - The Clone Wars
76
/100
48
Shadows of the Damned
76
/100
49
Red Faction: Armageddon
75
/100
50
B
Kingdom Rush
75
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Action game of 2011?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 4,927 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.