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Best Action games of 2018
The 133 best Action games released in 2018, ranked from 29,652 critic and player ratings.
The best Action game of 2018 is God of War, with a critic score of 96/100 — updated August 2026.
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God of War
God of War is the sequel to God of War III as well as a continuation of the canon God of War chronology. Unlike previous installments, this game focuses on Norse mythology and follows an older and more seasoned Kratos and his son Atreus in the years since the third game. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
96
/100
02
A
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age.
94
/100
03
Shadow of the Colossus (2018)
91
/100
S
God of War
God of War is the sequel to God of War III as well as a continuation of the canon God of War chronology. Unlike previous installments, this game focuses on Norse mythology and follows an older and more seasoned Kratos and his son Atreus in the years since the third game. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
96
/100
02
A
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age.
94
/100
03
Shadow of the Colossus (2018)
91
/100
04
Lethal League Blaze
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
90
/100
05
A
Marvel's Spider-Man
Starring the world’s most iconic Super Hero, Spider-Man features the acrobatic abilities, improvisation and web-slinging that the wall-crawler is famous for, while also introducing elements never-before-seen in a Spider-Man game. From traversing with parkour and utilizing the environment, to new combat and blockbuster set pieces, it’s Spider-Man unlike any you’ve played before.
90
/100
06
Monster Hunter: World
89
/100
07
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
89
/100
08
Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
88
/100
09
Alto's Odyssey
88
/100
10
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Dragon Ball FighterZ is born from what makes the Dragon Ball series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.
87
/100
11
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice VR Edition
87
/100
12
The Forest
86
/100
13
Iconoclasts
86
/100
14
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
85
/100
15
Beat Saber
85
/100
16
Just Shapes & Beats
85
/100
17
Katamari Damacy Reroll
85
/100
18
Dark Souls: Remastered
84
/100
19
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
84
/100
20
The Messenger
84
/100
21
FAR: Lone Sails
84
/100
22
F1 2018
84
/100
23
Moss
84
/100
24
Destiny 2: Forsaken
84
/100
25
Guacamelee! 2
84
/100
26
Kenshi
84
/100
27
SoulCalibur VI
83
/100
28
Valkyria Chronicles 4
83
/100
29
PUBG Mobile
82
/100
30
Judgment
82
/100
31
Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion
82
/100
32
Moonlighter
82
/100
33
Lost Ark
81
/100
34
CrossCode
81
/100
35
NBA 2K19
81
/100
36
Unravel Two
81
/100
37
Overcooked! 2
80
/100
38
Far Cry 5
80
/100
39
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
80
/100
40
Insurgency: Sandstorm
80
/100
41
Forgotton Anne
80
/100
42
Mega Man 11
80
/100
43
Madden NFL 19
80
/100
44
Prey - Mooncrash
80
/100
45
Far Cry 3: Classic Edition
80
/100
46
Project Warlock
80
/100
47
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Detroit: Become Human
79
/100
48
Hunt: Showdown
79
/100
49
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
79
/100
50
Omensight
79
/100
Lethal League Blaze
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
90
/100
05
A
Marvel's Spider-Man
Starring the world’s most iconic Super Hero, Spider-Man features the acrobatic abilities, improvisation and web-slinging that the wall-crawler is famous for, while also introducing elements never-before-seen in a Spider-Man game. From traversing with parkour and utilizing the environment, to new combat and blockbuster set pieces, it’s Spider-Man unlike any you’ve played before.
90
/100
06
Monster Hunter: World
89
/100
07
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
89
/100
08
Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
88
/100
09
Alto's Odyssey
88
/100
10
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Dragon Ball FighterZ is born from what makes the Dragon Ball series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.
87
/100
11
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice VR Edition
87
/100
12
The Forest
86
/100
13
Iconoclasts
86
/100
14
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
85
/100
15
Beat Saber
85
/100
16
Just Shapes & Beats
85
/100
17
Katamari Damacy Reroll
85
/100
18
Dark Souls: Remastered
84
/100
19
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
84
/100
20
The Messenger
84
/100
21
FAR: Lone Sails
84
/100
22
F1 2018
84
/100
23
Moss
84
/100
24
Destiny 2: Forsaken
84
/100
25
Guacamelee! 2
84
/100
26
Kenshi
84
/100
27
SoulCalibur VI
83
/100
28
Valkyria Chronicles 4
83
/100
29
PUBG Mobile
82
/100
30
Judgment
82
/100
31
Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion
82
/100
32
Moonlighter
82
/100
33
Lost Ark
81
/100
34
CrossCode
81
/100
35
NBA 2K19
81
/100
36
Unravel Two
81
/100
37
Overcooked! 2
80
/100
38
Far Cry 5
80
/100
39
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
80
/100
40
Insurgency: Sandstorm
80
/100
41
Forgotton Anne
80
/100
42
Mega Man 11
80
/100
43
Madden NFL 19
80
/100
44
Prey - Mooncrash
80
/100
45
Far Cry 3: Classic Edition
80
/100
46
Project Warlock
80
/100
47
B
Detroit: Become Human
79
/100
48
Hunt: Showdown
79
/100
49
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
79
/100
50
Omensight
79
/100
FAQ
What is the best Action game of 2018?
God of War currently tops the ranking with a score of 96/100 across 3,380 ratings. It holds a S grade from the Tier community — updated August 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.