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Best Action games of 2022
The 56 best Action games released in 2022, ranked from 12,045 critic and player ratings.
The best Action game of 2022 is Elden Ring, with a critic score of 97/100 — updated August 2026.
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S
Elden Ring
Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses.
97
/100
02
God of War Ragnarök
God of War: Ragnarök is the ninth installment in the God of War series and the sequel to 2018's God of War. Continuing with the Norse mythology theme, the game is set in ancient Norway and features series protagonists Kratos, the former Greek God of War, and his young son Atreus. The game kicked off the events of Ragnarök, where Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as they prepare for the prophesied battle that will end the world.
95
/100
03
Vampire Survivors
Mow thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
91
/100
S
Elden Ring
Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses.
97
/100
02
God of War Ragnarök
God of War: Ragnarök is the ninth installment in the God of War series and the sequel to 2018's God of War. Continuing with the Norse mythology theme, the game is set in ancient Norway and features series protagonists Kratos, the former Greek God of War, and his young son Atreus. The game kicked off the events of Ragnarök, where Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as they prepare for the prophesied battle that will end the world.
95
/100
03
Vampire Survivors
Mow thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
91
/100
04
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is a remastered collection of two games in the Uncharted saga: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. This includes multiple graphical options with varying framerates and resolutions, faster load times and DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
91
/100
05
Rogue Legacy 2
Rogue Legacy is back! But now it's got a 2 on the end of it! Rogue Legacy 2 is a genealogical rogue-lite. That means it has all the trappings of a typical rogue-like (randomized runs, changing characters, and more), but with persistent upgrades, and persistent dead heirs. In this game, your legacy defines you. Spend your parents’ inheritance and grow the family manor to give your children a better fighting chance. Each child is unique, with their own traits and abilities. Your daughter could be a Ranger. She could also be vegan. It’s a new experience every time. Rogue Legacy 2 also lets you play how you want to. Go hard and fast, and dive deeper into the depths of a randomly-generated world. Or take it slow and steady and build your character up until you’re ready for greater challenges.
90
/100
06
Omega Strikers
Smash opponents off the arena and score goals in this lightning-fast 3v3 free-to-play game. Squad up with friends and choose from a growing cast of colorful Strikers to sling slimes, toss tofu, and rocket boost to victory.
90
/100
07
Tunic
Tunic is an action adventure about a tiny fox in a big world. Explore the wilderness, discover spooky ruins, and fight terrible creatures from long ago.
89
/100
08
B
Cult of the Lamb
Cult of the Lamb casts players in the role of a possessed lamb saved from annihilation by an ominous stranger, and must repay their debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
89
/100
09
Grid Legends
What does it take to become a racing legend? Welcome to Grid Legends: a high-stakes driving experience that combines thrilling unpredictable motorsport, incredible race variety, and an immersive driving story that puts you at the heart of the action.
88
/100
10
Neon White
88
/100
11
Far: Changing Tides
88
/100
12
Metal: Hellsinger
86
/100
13
Horizon Forbidden West
86
/100
14
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
86
/100
15
Bayonetta 3
86
/100
16
Nobody Saves the World
86
/100
17
Rollerdrome
86
/100
18
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
85
/100
19
Stray
85
/100
20
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
83
/100
21
Splatoon 3
83
/100
22
Infernax
83
/100
23
Tinykin
83
/100
24
Stray
82
/100
25
Signalis
82
/100
26
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
82
/100
27
A
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
80
/100
28
Teardown
80
/100
29
Prodeus
80
/100
30
Dome Keeper
80
/100
31
Madison
80
/100
32
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
80
/100
33
Sifu
79
/100
34
S
Total War: Warhammer III
78
/100
35
Overwatch 2
78
/100
36
Ghostwire: Tokyo
78
/100
37
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
78
/100
38
The Last of Us Part I
77
/100
39
Dying Light 2 Stay Human
77
/100
40
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising
74
/100
41
Anno: Mutationem
73
/100
42
Evil Dead: The Game
73
/100
43
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
72
/100
44
Evil West
72
/100
45
Thymesia
72
/100
46
Postal: Brain Damaged
71
/100
47
Shadow Warrior 3
70
/100
48
Somerville
70
/100
49
Goat Simulator 3
70
/100
50
The Callisto Protocol
69
/100
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is a remastered collection of two games in the Uncharted saga: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. This includes multiple graphical options with varying framerates and resolutions, faster load times and DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
91
/100
05
Rogue Legacy 2
Rogue Legacy is back! But now it's got a 2 on the end of it! Rogue Legacy 2 is a genealogical rogue-lite. That means it has all the trappings of a typical rogue-like (randomized runs, changing characters, and more), but with persistent upgrades, and persistent dead heirs. In this game, your legacy defines you. Spend your parents’ inheritance and grow the family manor to give your children a better fighting chance. Each child is unique, with their own traits and abilities. Your daughter could be a Ranger. She could also be vegan. It’s a new experience every time. Rogue Legacy 2 also lets you play how you want to. Go hard and fast, and dive deeper into the depths of a randomly-generated world. Or take it slow and steady and build your character up until you’re ready for greater challenges.
90
/100
06
Omega Strikers
Smash opponents off the arena and score goals in this lightning-fast 3v3 free-to-play game. Squad up with friends and choose from a growing cast of colorful Strikers to sling slimes, toss tofu, and rocket boost to victory.
90
/100
07
Tunic
Tunic is an action adventure about a tiny fox in a big world. Explore the wilderness, discover spooky ruins, and fight terrible creatures from long ago.
89
/100
08
B
Cult of the Lamb
Cult of the Lamb casts players in the role of a possessed lamb saved from annihilation by an ominous stranger, and must repay their debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
89
/100
09
Grid Legends
What does it take to become a racing legend? Welcome to Grid Legends: a high-stakes driving experience that combines thrilling unpredictable motorsport, incredible race variety, and an immersive driving story that puts you at the heart of the action.
88
/100
10
Neon White
88
/100
11
Far: Changing Tides
88
/100
12
Metal: Hellsinger
86
/100
13
Horizon Forbidden West
86
/100
14
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
86
/100
15
Bayonetta 3
86
/100
16
Nobody Saves the World
86
/100
17
Rollerdrome
86
/100
18
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
85
/100
19
Stray
85
/100
20
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
83
/100
21
Splatoon 3
83
/100
22
Infernax
83
/100
23
Tinykin
83
/100
24
Stray
82
/100
25
Signalis
82
/100
26
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
82
/100
27
A
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
80
/100
28
Teardown
80
/100
29
Prodeus
80
/100
30
Dome Keeper
80
/100
31
Madison
80
/100
32
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
80
/100
33
Sifu
79
/100
34
S
Total War: Warhammer III
78
/100
35
Overwatch 2
78
/100
36
Ghostwire: Tokyo
78
/100
37
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
78
/100
38
The Last of Us Part I
77
/100
39
Dying Light 2 Stay Human
77
/100
40
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising
74
/100
41
Anno: Mutationem
73
/100
42
Evil Dead: The Game
73
/100
43
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
72
/100
44
Evil West
72
/100
45
Thymesia
72
/100
46
Postal: Brain Damaged
71
/100
47
Shadow Warrior 3
70
/100
48
Somerville
70
/100
49
Goat Simulator 3
70
/100
50
The Callisto Protocol
69
/100
FAQ
What is the best Action game of 2022?
Elden Ring currently tops the ranking with a score of 97/100 across 2,120 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.