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Best PC games of 2015
The 183 best PC games released in 2015, ranked from 38,792 critic and player ratings.
The best PC game of 2015 is Undertale, with a critic score of 96/100 — 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: 2015.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 38,792 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 29 September 2026.
Top 50
01
B
Undertale
A small child falls into the Underground, where monsters have long been banished by humans and are hunting every human that they find. The player controls the child as they try to make it back to the Surface through hostile environments, all the while engaging with a turn-based combat system with puzzle-solving and bullet hell elements, as well as other unconventional game mechanics.
96
/100
02
Half-Life 2: Update
A completely free and extensive community-developed update for Half-Life 2 featuring beautiful lighting, countless bug fixes, and a brand new Community Commentary Mode. With Half-Life 2: Update, there’s never been a better time to revisit City 17.
96
/100
03
S
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the sequel to Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and a prequel to the original Metal Gear. The game has a complex story with long cut-scene sequences, but there are fewer and they are shorter compared to earlier Metal Gear Solid titles. Most of the gameplay mechanics introduced in Ground Zeroes are carried over: it is still an action game and stealth oriented but replaces the linear corridor design from most earlier titles with large open world environments that offer the player unrestricted freedom for the approach. The world has now a real-time day and night cycle and various weather effects that influence enemy behaviour, visibility and sound. Sabotaging or destroying certain structures can also influence other parts of the map.
96
/100
B
Undertale
A small child falls into the Underground, where monsters have long been banished by humans and are hunting every human that they find. The player controls the child as they try to make it back to the Surface through hostile environments, all the while engaging with a turn-based combat system with puzzle-solving and bullet hell elements, as well as other unconventional game mechanics.
96
/100
02
Half-Life 2: Update
A completely free and extensive community-developed update for Half-Life 2 featuring beautiful lighting, countless bug fixes, and a brand new Community Commentary Mode. With Half-Life 2: Update, there’s never been a better time to revisit City 17.
96
/100
03
S
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the sequel to Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and a prequel to the original Metal Gear. The game has a complex story with long cut-scene sequences, but there are fewer and they are shorter compared to earlier Metal Gear Solid titles. Most of the gameplay mechanics introduced in Ground Zeroes are carried over: it is still an action game and stealth oriented but replaces the linear corridor design from most earlier titles with large open world environments that offer the player unrestricted freedom for the approach. The world has now a real-time day and night cycle and various weather effects that influence enemy behaviour, visibility and sound. Sabotaging or destroying certain structures can also influence other parts of the map.
96
/100
04
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition
Divinity Original Sin: Enhanced Edition Edition is a much lauded Role-Playing-Game that blends deep customization and humor with dynamic turn based combat. Either in online co-op, split-screen co-op on your TV, or even alone, take advantage of a classless RPG system to create your heroes and conquer the evils of Rivellon! Embark upon a journey with up to three companions as you bend the very fabric of time, where what seems like the case of a simple murder unravels into hours of quests facing fiendish foes, magical polymorphs, and dastardly bosses. As a Source Hunter, master the elements and use the environment to your advantage in dynamic combats mixing weather and magic to explode, poison, electrify, freeze and burn your enemies!
94
/100
05
A
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an open-world action role-playing game developed by CD Projekt Red. Set in a dark fantasy world, the game follows Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter, Ciri, while navigating political conflicts and supernatural threats. Gameplay features exploration, combat, character progression, and branching narratives shaped by player choices. Widely acclaimed for its writing, world-building, and depth, it is considered one of the most influential RPGs of its generation.
92
/100
06
Alto's Adventure
Join Alto and his friends as they embark on an endless snowboarding odyssey. Journey across the beautiful alpine hills of their native wilderness, through neighbouring villages, ancient woodlands, and long-abandoned ruins. Along the way you'll rescue runaway llamas, grind rooftops, leap over terrifying chasms and outwit the mountain elders – all while braving the ever changing elements and passage of time upon the mountain.
92
/100
07
B
Batman: Arkham Knight
Batman: Arkham Knight is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios, released in 2015. It is the final installment in the Arkham series. Players control Batman as he faces Scarecrow, who unites Gotham's criminals to destroy the Dark Knight. The mysterious Arkham Knight, a new adversary, aids Scarecrow in his plan. The game features open-world exploration, stealth, combat, and puzzle-solving. A key addition is the Batmobile, used for traversal and combat. The story explores Batman’s psychological struggles and the collapse of his alliances as Gotham spirals into chaos.
92
/100
08
S
Bloodborne
An action RPG in which the player embodies a Hunter who, after being transfused with the mysterious blood local to the city of Yharnam, sets off into a "night of the Hunt", an extended night in which Hunters may phase in and out of dream and reality in order to thin the outbreak of abominable beasts that plague the land and, for the more resilient and insightful Hunters, uncover the answers to the Hunt's many mysteries.
91
/100
09
The Room Three
Lured to a remote island, you find yourself confined within the rooms of an ominous mansion. You must draw upon all your puzzle-solving ability to navigate a series of trials devised by a mysterious figure known only as “The Craftsman”. Do you have what it takes to escape?
90
/100
10
N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
90
/100
11
StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void
90
/100
12
Pillars of Eternity
89
/100
13
A
Rocket League
89
/100
14
Ori and the Blind Forest
88
/100
15
Her Story
88
/100
16
StarСraft II: Legacy of the Void
88
/100
17
Crypt of the NecroDancer
88
/100
18
SteamWorld Heist
88
/100
19
S
Rise of the Tomb Raider
87
/100
20
S
Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition
87
/100
21
Forza Motorsport 6
87
/100
22
Kerbal Space Program
87
/100
23
DiRT Rally
86
/100
24
Yakuza 0
86
/100
25
NBA 2K16
86
/100
26
Homeworld Remastered Collection
86
/100
27
B
Cities: Skylines
85
/100
28
Mega Man Legacy Collection / ロックマン クラシックス コレクション
85
/100
29
Apotheon
84
/100
30
Portal Stories: Mel
84
/100
31
D
Fallout 4
84
/100
32
B
SOMA
84
/100
33
S
Grim Fandango Remastered
84
/100
34
Lara Croft GO
84
/100
35
Nuclear Throne
84
/100
36
Axiom Verge
84
/100
37
Broforce
83
/100
38
SMITE
83
/100
39
Prison Architect
83
/100
40
HELLDIVERS
83
/100
41
Project CARS
83
/100
42
Divide By Sheep
83
/100
43
Pro Evolution Soccer 2016
83
/100
44
HuniePop
82
/100
45
Resident Evil HD Remaster
82
/100
46
OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood
82
/100
47
Tabletop Simulator
82
/100
48
Downwell
81
/100
49
Sunless Sea
81
/100
50
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
81
/100
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition
Divinity Original Sin: Enhanced Edition Edition is a much lauded Role-Playing-Game that blends deep customization and humor with dynamic turn based combat. Either in online co-op, split-screen co-op on your TV, or even alone, take advantage of a classless RPG system to create your heroes and conquer the evils of Rivellon! Embark upon a journey with up to three companions as you bend the very fabric of time, where what seems like the case of a simple murder unravels into hours of quests facing fiendish foes, magical polymorphs, and dastardly bosses. As a Source Hunter, master the elements and use the environment to your advantage in dynamic combats mixing weather and magic to explode, poison, electrify, freeze and burn your enemies!
94
/100
05
A
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an open-world action role-playing game developed by CD Projekt Red. Set in a dark fantasy world, the game follows Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter, Ciri, while navigating political conflicts and supernatural threats. Gameplay features exploration, combat, character progression, and branching narratives shaped by player choices. Widely acclaimed for its writing, world-building, and depth, it is considered one of the most influential RPGs of its generation.
92
/100
06
Alto's Adventure
Join Alto and his friends as they embark on an endless snowboarding odyssey. Journey across the beautiful alpine hills of their native wilderness, through neighbouring villages, ancient woodlands, and long-abandoned ruins. Along the way you'll rescue runaway llamas, grind rooftops, leap over terrifying chasms and outwit the mountain elders – all while braving the ever changing elements and passage of time upon the mountain.
92
/100
07
B
Batman: Arkham Knight
Batman: Arkham Knight is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios, released in 2015. It is the final installment in the Arkham series. Players control Batman as he faces Scarecrow, who unites Gotham's criminals to destroy the Dark Knight. The mysterious Arkham Knight, a new adversary, aids Scarecrow in his plan. The game features open-world exploration, stealth, combat, and puzzle-solving. A key addition is the Batmobile, used for traversal and combat. The story explores Batman’s psychological struggles and the collapse of his alliances as Gotham spirals into chaos.
92
/100
08
S
Bloodborne
An action RPG in which the player embodies a Hunter who, after being transfused with the mysterious blood local to the city of Yharnam, sets off into a "night of the Hunt", an extended night in which Hunters may phase in and out of dream and reality in order to thin the outbreak of abominable beasts that plague the land and, for the more resilient and insightful Hunters, uncover the answers to the Hunt's many mysteries.
91
/100
09
The Room Three
Lured to a remote island, you find yourself confined within the rooms of an ominous mansion. You must draw upon all your puzzle-solving ability to navigate a series of trials devised by a mysterious figure known only as “The Craftsman”. Do you have what it takes to escape?
90
/100
10
N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
90
/100
11
StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void
90
/100
12
Pillars of Eternity
89
/100
13
A
Rocket League
89
/100
14
Ori and the Blind Forest
88
/100
15
Her Story
88
/100
16
StarСraft II: Legacy of the Void
88
/100
17
Crypt of the NecroDancer
88
/100
18
SteamWorld Heist
88
/100
19
S
Rise of the Tomb Raider
87
/100
20
S
Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition
87
/100
21
Forza Motorsport 6
87
/100
22
Kerbal Space Program
87
/100
23
DiRT Rally
86
/100
24
Yakuza 0
86
/100
25
NBA 2K16
86
/100
26
Homeworld Remastered Collection
86
/100
27
B
Cities: Skylines
85
/100
28
Mega Man Legacy Collection / ロックマン クラシックス コレクション
85
/100
29
Apotheon
84
/100
30
Portal Stories: Mel
84
/100
31
D
Fallout 4
84
/100
32
B
SOMA
84
/100
33
S
Grim Fandango Remastered
84
/100
34
Lara Croft GO
84
/100
35
Nuclear Throne
84
/100
36
Axiom Verge
84
/100
37
Broforce
83
/100
38
SMITE
83
/100
39
Prison Architect
83
/100
40
HELLDIVERS
83
/100
41
Project CARS
83
/100
42
Divide By Sheep
83
/100
43
Pro Evolution Soccer 2016
83
/100
44
HuniePop
82
/100
45
Resident Evil HD Remaster
82
/100
46
OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood
82
/100
47
Tabletop Simulator
82
/100
48
Downwell
81
/100
49
Sunless Sea
81
/100
50
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
81
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best PC game of 2015?
Undertale currently tops the ranking with a score of 96/100 across 1,847 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.