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Best Action games of 2019
The 136 best Action games released in 2019, ranked from 22,711 critic and player ratings.
The best Action game of 2019 is Resident Evil 2, with a critic score of 91/100 — updated August 2026.
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Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2 is a remake of 1998's Resident Evil 2. The game was not developed with the intent of improving the original, but rather a reimagining of the original story with redesigned maps, characters and story elements. Gameplay mechanics are more similar to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard though with the use of an over-the-shoulder camera.
91
/100
02
NieR:Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition
91
/100
03
Devil May Cry 5
Devil May Cry 5 is a brand-new entry in the legendary over-the-top action series Devil May Cry. The game features three playable characters, each with a radically different stylish combat play style as they take on the city overrun with demons. Developed with Capcom’s in-house proprietary RE engine, the series continues to achieve new heights in fidelity with graphics that utilize photorealistic character designs and stunning lighting and environmental effects.
90
/100
A
Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2 is a remake of 1998's Resident Evil 2. The game was not developed with the intent of improving the original, but rather a reimagining of the original story with redesigned maps, characters and story elements. Gameplay mechanics are more similar to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard though with the use of an over-the-shoulder camera.
91
/100
02
NieR:Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition
91
/100
03
Devil May Cry 5
Devil May Cry 5 is a brand-new entry in the legendary over-the-top action series Devil May Cry. The game features three playable characters, each with a radically different stylish combat play style as they take on the city overrun with demons. Developed with Capcom’s in-house proprietary RE engine, the series continues to achieve new heights in fidelity with graphics that utilize photorealistic character designs and stunning lighting and environmental effects.
90
/100
04
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
89
/100
05
Amid Evil
Once branded a heretic. Now you have been chosen. Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancestral lands. If you can stand... Amid Evil.
89
/100
06
Super Mario Maker 2
88
/100
07
Gears 5
From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever, with five thrilling modes and the deepest campaign yet. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.
88
/100
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The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)
87
/100
09
Astral Chain
87
/100
10
Pistol Whip
87
/100
11
Luigi's Mansion 3
86
/100
12
The Outer Worlds
86
/100
13
Cadence of Hyrule
85
/100
14
Dragon Quest Builders 2
85
/100
15
Catherine: Full Body
85
/100
16
Katana Zero
85
/100
17
Death Stranding
84
/100
18
Control
84
/100
19
Ape Out
84
/100
20
Eliza
84
/100
21
Streets of Rogue
84
/100
22
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
83
/100
23
Children of Morta
83
/100
24
Punishing: Gray Raven
83
/100
25
Untitled Goose Game
82
/100
26
Total War: Three Kingdoms
82
/100
27
Mortal Kombat 11
82
/100
28
Kingdom Hearts III
82
/100
29
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
82
/100
30
The Touryst
82
/100
31
WORLD OF WARSHIPS: LEGENDS
82
/100
32
Sayonara Wild Hearts
81
/100
33
Void Bastards
81
/100
34
A
Metro Exodus
81
/100
35
B
Borderlands 3
81
/100
36
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
81
/100
37
MORDHAU
81
/100
38
Call of Duty: Mobile
81
/100
39
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
81
/100
40
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
81
/100
41
Valfaris
81
/100
42
One Finger Death Punch 2
81
/100
43
A Plague Tale: Innocence
81
/100
44
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
80
/100
45
Apex Legends
80
/100
46
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
80
/100
47
Supraland
80
/100
48
Blood & Truth
80
/100
49
Space Engineers
80
/100
50
Knights And Bikes
80
/100
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
89
/100
05
Amid Evil
Once branded a heretic. Now you have been chosen. Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancestral lands. If you can stand... Amid Evil.
89
/100
06
Super Mario Maker 2
88
/100
07
Gears 5
From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever, with five thrilling modes and the deepest campaign yet. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.
88
/100
08
A
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)
87
/100
09
Astral Chain
87
/100
10
Pistol Whip
87
/100
11
Luigi's Mansion 3
86
/100
12
The Outer Worlds
86
/100
13
Cadence of Hyrule
85
/100
14
Dragon Quest Builders 2
85
/100
15
Catherine: Full Body
85
/100
16
Katana Zero
85
/100
17
Death Stranding
84
/100
18
Control
84
/100
19
Ape Out
84
/100
20
Eliza
84
/100
21
Streets of Rogue
84
/100
22
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
83
/100
23
Children of Morta
83
/100
24
Punishing: Gray Raven
83
/100
25
Untitled Goose Game
82
/100
26
Total War: Three Kingdoms
82
/100
27
Mortal Kombat 11
82
/100
28
Kingdom Hearts III
82
/100
29
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
82
/100
30
The Touryst
82
/100
31
WORLD OF WARSHIPS: LEGENDS
82
/100
32
Sayonara Wild Hearts
81
/100
33
Void Bastards
81
/100
34
A
Metro Exodus
81
/100
35
B
Borderlands 3
81
/100
36
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
81
/100
37
MORDHAU
81
/100
38
Call of Duty: Mobile
81
/100
39
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
81
/100
40
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
81
/100
41
Valfaris
81
/100
42
One Finger Death Punch 2
81
/100
43
A Plague Tale: Innocence
81
/100
44
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
80
/100
45
Apex Legends
80
/100
46
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
80
/100
47
Supraland
80
/100
48
Blood & Truth
80
/100
49
Space Engineers
80
/100
50
Knights And Bikes
80
/100
FAQ
What is the best Action game of 2019?
Resident Evil 2 currently tops the ranking with a score of 91/100 across 2,287 ratings. It holds a A 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.