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Best Action games of 2019
The 81 best Action games released in 2019, ranked from 25,458 critic and player ratings.
The best Action game of 2019 is Resident Evil 2, with a critic score of 91/100 — 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: 2019.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 25,458 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 29 September 2026.
Top 50
01
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
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
Super Mario Maker 2
A side-scrolling Mario adventure that unleashes the creative potential of Super Mario Maker 2 awaits in Story Mode, which contains over 100 built-in courses. And in Course Maker, a wide range of parts, tools, and more are available so you can construct your own courses. Want coin-shooting cannons? Bowser riding on a giant Goomba? Cat Mario sliding down slopes to take out an army of baddies? Go for it! You call the shots. Pass a Joy-Con controller to a partner to build co-operatively on a single system!
88
/100
06
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
07
S
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)
As Link, you awaken in a strange land away from Hyrule, where animals talk and monsters roam. To uncover the truth behind your whereabouts and rouse the legendary Wind Fish, explore Koholint Island and all its trap-ridden dungeons, reimagined in stunning detail for this new release of one of the most beloved The Legend of Zelda games. Along the way, you'll meet a hilarious assortment of charming characters to which you'll never want to say goodbye. In this new version of the game, the classic soundtrack has been reborn with new arrangements, and now you can equip more items at once, review key conversations, and navigate the map in new ways. Try your hand at the renovated mini-games to earn dolls based on the Super Mario series...or Chamber Stones, which you can use to arrange your own Chamber Dungeons. Each one is a puzzle in and of itself!
87
/100
08
Astral Chain
Astral Chain is a stylish action game that blends fast-paced combat with investigation elements. Players fight alongside a controllable companion called a Legion, using coordinated attacks, restraints, and abilities to overcome enemies and solve environmental challenges. The game mixes high-energy battles with exploration and light detective work, offering varied gameplay and a strong focus on fluid, dual-character combat.
87
/100
09
Luigi's Mansion 3
Luigi embarks on a dream vacation with Mario and friends upon receiving an invitation to a luxurious hotel. However, his dream quickly becomes a nightmare when King Boo reveals everything had been a ploy to capture Mario and friends. With the assistance of Professor E. Gadd once again, the reluctant and cowardly hero Luigi traverses up and down treacherous floors of the now-ominous hotel on a quest to save them.
86
/100
10
The Outer Worlds
The Outer Worlds is a new single-player sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter a host of factions all vying for power, who you decide to become will determine the fate of everyone in Halcyon. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable.
86
/100
11
Tom Clancy's The Division 2
85
/100
12
Cadence of Hyrule
85
/100
13
Dragon Quest Builders 2
85
/100
14
Katana Zero
85
/100
15
Death Stranding
84
/100
16
A
Control
84
/100
17
Ape Out
84
/100
18
Children of Morta
83
/100
19
Untitled Goose Game
82
/100
20
C
Mortal Kombat 11
82
/100
21
Kingdom Hearts III
82
/100
22
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
82
/100
23
Sayonara Wild Hearts
81
/100
24
S
Metro Exodus
81
/100
25
B
Borderlands 3
81
/100
26
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
81
/100
27
MORDHAU
81
/100
28
Call of Duty: Mobile
81
/100
29
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
81
/100
30
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
81
/100
31
A Plague Tale: Innocence
81
/100
32
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
80
/100
33
B
Apex Legends
80
/100
34
B
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
80
/100
35
ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
79
/100
36
Blasphemous
78
/100
37
Dauntless
78
/100
38
Yuppie Psycho
78
/100
39
Deliver Us the Moon
78
/100
40
Trover Saves the Universe
78
/100
41
Blazing Chrome
77
/100
42
River City Girls
77
/100
43
Blood: Fresh Supply
77
/100
44
B
My Friend Pedro
76
/100
45
Remnant: From the Ashes
76
/100
46
NBA 2K20
76
/100
47
Darksiders Genesis
76
/100
48
Gato Roboto
76
/100
49
Pikuniku
75
/100
50
Concrete Genie
75
/100
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
89
/100
05
Super Mario Maker 2
A side-scrolling Mario adventure that unleashes the creative potential of Super Mario Maker 2 awaits in Story Mode, which contains over 100 built-in courses. And in Course Maker, a wide range of parts, tools, and more are available so you can construct your own courses. Want coin-shooting cannons? Bowser riding on a giant Goomba? Cat Mario sliding down slopes to take out an army of baddies? Go for it! You call the shots. Pass a Joy-Con controller to a partner to build co-operatively on a single system!
88
/100
06
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
07
S
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)
As Link, you awaken in a strange land away from Hyrule, where animals talk and monsters roam. To uncover the truth behind your whereabouts and rouse the legendary Wind Fish, explore Koholint Island and all its trap-ridden dungeons, reimagined in stunning detail for this new release of one of the most beloved The Legend of Zelda games. Along the way, you'll meet a hilarious assortment of charming characters to which you'll never want to say goodbye. In this new version of the game, the classic soundtrack has been reborn with new arrangements, and now you can equip more items at once, review key conversations, and navigate the map in new ways. Try your hand at the renovated mini-games to earn dolls based on the Super Mario series...or Chamber Stones, which you can use to arrange your own Chamber Dungeons. Each one is a puzzle in and of itself!
87
/100
08
Astral Chain
Astral Chain is a stylish action game that blends fast-paced combat with investigation elements. Players fight alongside a controllable companion called a Legion, using coordinated attacks, restraints, and abilities to overcome enemies and solve environmental challenges. The game mixes high-energy battles with exploration and light detective work, offering varied gameplay and a strong focus on fluid, dual-character combat.
87
/100
09
Luigi's Mansion 3
Luigi embarks on a dream vacation with Mario and friends upon receiving an invitation to a luxurious hotel. However, his dream quickly becomes a nightmare when King Boo reveals everything had been a ploy to capture Mario and friends. With the assistance of Professor E. Gadd once again, the reluctant and cowardly hero Luigi traverses up and down treacherous floors of the now-ominous hotel on a quest to save them.
86
/100
10
The Outer Worlds
The Outer Worlds is a new single-player sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter a host of factions all vying for power, who you decide to become will determine the fate of everyone in Halcyon. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable.
86
/100
11
Tom Clancy's The Division 2
85
/100
12
Cadence of Hyrule
85
/100
13
Dragon Quest Builders 2
85
/100
14
Katana Zero
85
/100
15
Death Stranding
84
/100
16
A
Control
84
/100
17
Ape Out
84
/100
18
Children of Morta
83
/100
19
Untitled Goose Game
82
/100
20
C
Mortal Kombat 11
82
/100
21
Kingdom Hearts III
82
/100
22
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
82
/100
23
Sayonara Wild Hearts
81
/100
24
S
Metro Exodus
81
/100
25
B
Borderlands 3
81
/100
26
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
81
/100
27
MORDHAU
81
/100
28
Call of Duty: Mobile
81
/100
29
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
81
/100
30
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
81
/100
31
A Plague Tale: Innocence
81
/100
32
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
80
/100
33
B
Apex Legends
80
/100
34
B
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
80
/100
35
ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
79
/100
36
Blasphemous
78
/100
37
Dauntless
78
/100
38
Yuppie Psycho
78
/100
39
Deliver Us the Moon
78
/100
40
Trover Saves the Universe
78
/100
41
Blazing Chrome
77
/100
42
River City Girls
77
/100
43
Blood: Fresh Supply
77
/100
44
B
My Friend Pedro
76
/100
45
Remnant: From the Ashes
76
/100
46
NBA 2K20
76
/100
47
Darksiders Genesis
76
/100
48
Gato Roboto
76
/100
49
Pikuniku
75
/100
50
Concrete Genie
75
/100
Frequently asked questions
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 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.