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Best Action games of 2020
The 82 best Action games released in 2020, ranked from 18,813 critic and player ratings.
The best Action game of 2020 is Hades, 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: 2020.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 18,813 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
B
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
02
The Last of Us Part II
93
/100
03
Half-Life: Alyx
Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Alyx Vance and her father Eli mount an early resistance to the Combine's brutal occupation of Earth.
93
/100
B
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
02
The Last of Us Part II
93
/100
03
Half-Life: Alyx
Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Alyx Vance and her father Eli mount an early resistance to the Combine's brutal occupation of Earth.
93
/100
04
Demon's Souls (2020)
Entirely rebuilt from the ground up and masterfully enhanced, Demon's Souls is a remake of the 2009 release that introduces the horrors of a fog-laden, dark fantasy land to a whole new generation of gamers. Those who’ve faced its trials and tribulations before, can once again challenge the darkness in stunning visual quality with incredible performance. The remake features improved graphics and animations, sound and lighting tweaks and a reimagining of many of the visual, musical and mechanical aspects of the original game.
92
/100
05
Ghost of Tsushima
Uncover the hidden wonders of Tsushima in this open-world action adventure. Forge a new path and wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima. Challenge opponents with your katana, master the bow to eliminate distant threats, develop stealth tactics to ambush enemies in order to win over the mongols.
92
/100
06
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a platform-adventure game that combines exploration, traversal, and combat within an interconnected world. Designed in a Metroidvania style, it focuses on navigating varied environments, uncovering hidden areas, and acquiring abilities that expand movement and progression options. The game features a system of upgrades and spirit-based skills that support different playstyles, along with environmental challenges and encounters that require timing and precision. Its presentation emphasizes detailed animation and a cohesive audiovisual design that supports both exploration and gameplay.
91
/100
07
Spelunky 2
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
90
/100
08
Dreams
89
/100
09
B
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
The latest adventure in the Spider-Man universe will build on and expand ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ through an all-new story. Players will experience the rise of Miles Morales as he masters new powers to become his own Spider-Man.
89
/100
10
Black Mesa
Black Mesa is a re-envisioning of Valve Software's classic science fiction first person shooter, Half-Life. Powered by Source Engine, You will re-visit the inaugural role of Gordon Freeman and his memorable journey through the Black Mesa Research Facility. Expect detailed environments to explore, a huge cast of characters and experimental weaponry. All-new music, voice acting, choreography and added dialogue give way to a more expansive and immersive experience than ever before.
88
/100
11
B
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
12
S
Final Fantasy VII
87
/100
13
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
86
/100
14
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
15
Desperados III
86
/100
16
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
86
/100
17
Nioh 2
85
/100
18
Genshin Impact
83
/100
19
Astro's Playroom
83
/100
20
A
Fortnite
83
/100
21
Streets of Rage 4
83
/100
22
Squad
82
/100
23
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
82
/100
24
D
Ghostrunner
82
/100
25
Control Ultimate Edition
82
/100
26
Super Mario 3D All-Stars
82
/100
27
Deep Rock Galactic
82
/100
28
Amnesia: Rebirth
82
/100
29
Ultrakill
81
/100
30
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
81
/100
31
B
Resident Evil 3
81
/100
32
Star Wars: Squadrons
81
/100
33
Noita
80
/100
34
Persona 5 Strikers
80
/100
35
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
80
/100
36
Visage
80
/100
37
Superhot: Mind Control Delete
79
/100
38
A
Valorant
78
/100
39
Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered
78
/100
40
Devolverland Expo
78
/100
41
Control: The Foundation
78
/100
42
The Pathless
78
/100
43
Moving Out
77
/100
44
BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
77
/100
45
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
77
/100
46
Fall Guys
77
/100
47
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
76
/100
48
Journey to the Savage Planet
76
/100
49
Bugsnax
76
/100
50
DOOM 64 (2020)
76
/100
Demon's Souls (2020)
Entirely rebuilt from the ground up and masterfully enhanced, Demon's Souls is a remake of the 2009 release that introduces the horrors of a fog-laden, dark fantasy land to a whole new generation of gamers. Those who’ve faced its trials and tribulations before, can once again challenge the darkness in stunning visual quality with incredible performance. The remake features improved graphics and animations, sound and lighting tweaks and a reimagining of many of the visual, musical and mechanical aspects of the original game.
92
/100
05
Ghost of Tsushima
Uncover the hidden wonders of Tsushima in this open-world action adventure. Forge a new path and wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima. Challenge opponents with your katana, master the bow to eliminate distant threats, develop stealth tactics to ambush enemies in order to win over the mongols.
92
/100
06
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a platform-adventure game that combines exploration, traversal, and combat within an interconnected world. Designed in a Metroidvania style, it focuses on navigating varied environments, uncovering hidden areas, and acquiring abilities that expand movement and progression options. The game features a system of upgrades and spirit-based skills that support different playstyles, along with environmental challenges and encounters that require timing and precision. Its presentation emphasizes detailed animation and a cohesive audiovisual design that supports both exploration and gameplay.
91
/100
07
Spelunky 2
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
90
/100
08
Dreams
89
/100
09
B
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
The latest adventure in the Spider-Man universe will build on and expand ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ through an all-new story. Players will experience the rise of Miles Morales as he masters new powers to become his own Spider-Man.
89
/100
10
Black Mesa
Black Mesa is a re-envisioning of Valve Software's classic science fiction first person shooter, Half-Life. Powered by Source Engine, You will re-visit the inaugural role of Gordon Freeman and his memorable journey through the Black Mesa Research Facility. Expect detailed environments to explore, a huge cast of characters and experimental weaponry. All-new music, voice acting, choreography and added dialogue give way to a more expansive and immersive experience than ever before.
88
/100
11
B
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
12
S
Final Fantasy VII
87
/100
13
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
86
/100
14
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
15
Desperados III
86
/100
16
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
86
/100
17
Nioh 2
85
/100
18
Genshin Impact
83
/100
19
Astro's Playroom
83
/100
20
A
Fortnite
83
/100
21
Streets of Rage 4
83
/100
22
Squad
82
/100
23
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
82
/100
24
D
Ghostrunner
82
/100
25
Control Ultimate Edition
82
/100
26
Super Mario 3D All-Stars
82
/100
27
Deep Rock Galactic
82
/100
28
Amnesia: Rebirth
82
/100
29
Ultrakill
81
/100
30
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
81
/100
31
B
Resident Evil 3
81
/100
32
Star Wars: Squadrons
81
/100
33
Noita
80
/100
34
Persona 5 Strikers
80
/100
35
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
80
/100
36
Visage
80
/100
37
Superhot: Mind Control Delete
79
/100
38
A
Valorant
78
/100
39
Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered
78
/100
40
Devolverland Expo
78
/100
41
Control: The Foundation
78
/100
42
The Pathless
78
/100
43
Moving Out
77
/100
44
BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
77
/100
45
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
77
/100
46
Fall Guys
77
/100
47
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
76
/100
48
Journey to the Savage Planet
76
/100
49
Bugsnax
76
/100
50
DOOM 64 (2020)
76
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Action game of 2020?
Hades currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 1,644 ratings. It holds a B 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.