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Best PC games of 2000
The 34 best PC games released in 2000, ranked from 13,179 critic and player ratings.
The best PC game of 2000 is Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, with a critic score of 95/100 — 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: 2000.
- 34 games are listed on this page, carrying 13,179 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 34
01
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
95
/100
02
Jet Set Radio
94
/100
03
Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition
92
/100
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
95
/100
02
Jet Set Radio
94
/100
03
Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition
92
/100
04
Deus Ex
A philosophical first-person WRPG set in a dystopian 2052 in which JC Denton, a nano-augmented agent for the anti-terrorist organization UNATCO, is tasked with stopping the invasion of Liberty Island by the terrorist group NSF. As events unfold, Denton finds that he plays a large part in a world-spanning conspiracy which forces him to ponder his allegiances, beliefs, morality, and view of right and wrong.
90
/100
05
Diablo II
Like its predecessor, Diablo II is an action role-playing game with dark fantasy and horror themes. The player controls a new hero attempting to stop the destruction unleashed by Diablo's return. The game's 4 acts feature a variety of locations and settings to explore and battle in, as well as an increased cast of characters to play as and interact with. Diablo II had become one of the most popular online games of all time. Major factors that contributed to Diablo II's success include what fans found to be addictive hack-and-slash gameplay and free access to Battle.net.
90
/100
06
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
90
/100
07
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Every World has conflict. Good and evil. Friend and foe. Safety and danger. In Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, you'll find yourself between these factions. This epic sequel to the Roleplaying Game of the Year will immerse you in a world of intrigue, adventure and fierce combat where your ability to discern the difference between these sides - with the assistance of steel and spell - determines your fate. Set in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting, Baldur's Gate II is the most stunning Advanced Dungeons and Dragons game to date.
90
/100
08
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
The Soviets are back and this time they’re on American soil. Fight for the red, white, and blue – or just the red. But be careful – the mystical madman Yuri, with his mysterious mind-control technology, is readying his army for a shot at world domination.Fight on the side of freedom or battle behind the Iron Curtain. Prism tanks, Tesla Troopers, Terror Drones, Desolators, Psychic Mind Control Giant Squid, and Sonic Dolphins are just a small part of your arsenal. Play either side in the full solo-play campaign or as one of the nine nations in eight modes of multiplayer.
90
/100
09
Thief II: The Metal Age
The ultimate thief is back! Tread softly as you make your way through 15 new complex, non-linear levels full of loot to steal and guards to outsmart. Improved enemy AI, new gadgets and a riveting story will draw you into the world of Thief II: The Metal Age, a place of powerful new technologies, fanatical religions and corruption.
90
/100
10
Soldier of Fortune
John Mullins, working for a U.S.-based mercenary ("soldier of fortune") organization known only as "The Shop", and his partner, Aaron "Hawk" Parsons, are assigned to prevent the nukes from falling into the wrong hands, and stop the terrorists in their plans.
90
/100
11
Counter-Strike
88
/100
12
Diablo II
88
/100
13
Spider-Man (2000)
87
/100
14
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
87
/100
15
Dino Crisis 2
86
/100
16
The Sims
85
/100
17
American McGee's Alice
85
/100
18
Final Fantasy IX
84
/100
19
MDK 2
83
/100
20
Metal Slug 3
82
/100
21
Colin McRae Rally 2.0
82
/100
22
Breath of Fire IV
80
/100
23
The Operative: No One Lives Forever
79
/100
24
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed
78
/100
25
Rune
76
/100
26
Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption
74
/100
27
Cossacks: European Wars
74
/100
28
Hogs of War
74
/100
29
Hitman: Codename 47
73
/100
30
Project I.G.I.: I’m Going In
70
/100
31
Tomb Raider V: Chronicles
60
/100
32
Mega Man X5
50
/100
33
Carmageddon TDR 2000
48
/100
34
Spider-Man
35
/100
Deus Ex
A philosophical first-person WRPG set in a dystopian 2052 in which JC Denton, a nano-augmented agent for the anti-terrorist organization UNATCO, is tasked with stopping the invasion of Liberty Island by the terrorist group NSF. As events unfold, Denton finds that he plays a large part in a world-spanning conspiracy which forces him to ponder his allegiances, beliefs, morality, and view of right and wrong.
90
/100
05
Diablo II
Like its predecessor, Diablo II is an action role-playing game with dark fantasy and horror themes. The player controls a new hero attempting to stop the destruction unleashed by Diablo's return. The game's 4 acts feature a variety of locations and settings to explore and battle in, as well as an increased cast of characters to play as and interact with. Diablo II had become one of the most popular online games of all time. Major factors that contributed to Diablo II's success include what fans found to be addictive hack-and-slash gameplay and free access to Battle.net.
90
/100
06
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
90
/100
07
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Every World has conflict. Good and evil. Friend and foe. Safety and danger. In Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, you'll find yourself between these factions. This epic sequel to the Roleplaying Game of the Year will immerse you in a world of intrigue, adventure and fierce combat where your ability to discern the difference between these sides - with the assistance of steel and spell - determines your fate. Set in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting, Baldur's Gate II is the most stunning Advanced Dungeons and Dragons game to date.
90
/100
08
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
The Soviets are back and this time they’re on American soil. Fight for the red, white, and blue – or just the red. But be careful – the mystical madman Yuri, with his mysterious mind-control technology, is readying his army for a shot at world domination.Fight on the side of freedom or battle behind the Iron Curtain. Prism tanks, Tesla Troopers, Terror Drones, Desolators, Psychic Mind Control Giant Squid, and Sonic Dolphins are just a small part of your arsenal. Play either side in the full solo-play campaign or as one of the nine nations in eight modes of multiplayer.
90
/100
09
Thief II: The Metal Age
The ultimate thief is back! Tread softly as you make your way through 15 new complex, non-linear levels full of loot to steal and guards to outsmart. Improved enemy AI, new gadgets and a riveting story will draw you into the world of Thief II: The Metal Age, a place of powerful new technologies, fanatical religions and corruption.
90
/100
10
Soldier of Fortune
John Mullins, working for a U.S.-based mercenary ("soldier of fortune") organization known only as "The Shop", and his partner, Aaron "Hawk" Parsons, are assigned to prevent the nukes from falling into the wrong hands, and stop the terrorists in their plans.
90
/100
11
Counter-Strike
88
/100
12
Diablo II
88
/100
13
Spider-Man (2000)
87
/100
14
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
87
/100
15
Dino Crisis 2
86
/100
16
The Sims
85
/100
17
American McGee's Alice
85
/100
18
Final Fantasy IX
84
/100
19
MDK 2
83
/100
20
Metal Slug 3
82
/100
21
Colin McRae Rally 2.0
82
/100
22
Breath of Fire IV
80
/100
23
The Operative: No One Lives Forever
79
/100
24
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed
78
/100
25
Rune
76
/100
26
Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption
74
/100
27
Cossacks: European Wars
74
/100
28
Hogs of War
74
/100
29
Hitman: Codename 47
73
/100
30
Project I.G.I.: I’m Going In
70
/100
31
Tomb Raider V: Chronicles
60
/100
32
Mega Man X5
50
/100
33
Carmageddon TDR 2000
48
/100
34
Spider-Man
35
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best PC game of 2000?
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn currently tops the ranking with a score of 95/100 across 153 ratings. Ranking 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.