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Best PC games of 2026
The 9 best PC games released in 2026, ranked from 627 critic and player ratings.
The best PC game of 2026 is Resident Evil Requiem, with a critic score of 90/100 — 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 30 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: 2026.
- 9 games are listed on this page, carrying 627 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 9
01
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Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth entry in the Resident Evil series. Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core.
90
/100
02
Mewgenics
From the creator of The Binding of Isaac, Super Meat Boy and The End is Nigh comes... Mewgenics! A game where you hoard, breed, train and set cats out on epic adventures through a sprawling world of complete chaos. Level up your team as you venture further and further from your home, collect unique items, defeat epic bosses, gain mutations, and return home so you can breed and further your bloodline in this turn based legacy roguelike draft sim about cats!
91
/100
03
Pragmata
Pragmata is a science fiction action-adventure game set in a near-future environment. The story follows Hugh and his android companion Diana as they navigate a lunar research station. Gameplay incorporates action elements alongside mechanics involving interaction with systems within the environment.
88
/100
A
Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth entry in the Resident Evil series. Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core.
90
/100
02
Mewgenics
From the creator of The Binding of Isaac, Super Meat Boy and The End is Nigh comes... Mewgenics! A game where you hoard, breed, train and set cats out on epic adventures through a sprawling world of complete chaos. Level up your team as you venture further and further from your home, collect unique items, defeat epic bosses, gain mutations, and return home so you can breed and further your bloodline in this turn based legacy roguelike draft sim about cats!
91
/100
03
Pragmata
Pragmata is a science fiction action-adventure game set in a near-future environment. The story follows Hugh and his android companion Diana as they navigate a lunar research station. Gameplay incorporates action elements alongside mechanics involving interaction with systems within the environment.
88
/100
04
Meccha Chameleon
Paint yourself to blend in! "Meccha Chameleon" is a new-sensation hide-and-seek game where you paint your white body to mimic the stage. Spot, pose, and "artistic skill" are keys to survival. Deceive Seekers with techniques that put chameleons to shame! Supports public matches and streaming.
82
/100
05
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
The iconic solo pirate adventure returns with Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, launching on July 9, 2026. Sail the Caribbean as Edward Kenway during the Golden Age of Piracy in this faithfully enhanced remake featuring stunning visuals, upgraded gameplay, and new content.
84
/100
06
Reanimal
The creators of Little Nightmares I & II have returned to take you on a darker, more terrifying journey than ever before. In this horror adventure game, a brother & sister go through hell to rescue their missing friends and escape the island that they used to call home.
81
/100
07
2XKO
2XKO is a 2v2 fighting game featuring the iconic characters from Arcane and League of Legends.
71
/100
08
Scrap Mechanic
Enter the creative paradise of Scrap Mechanic! Build fantastic machines, go on adventures with your friends and defend against waves of evil Farmbots in this imaginative multiplayer survival sandbox. With Scrap Mechanic’s powerful creation tools you can engineer your own adventures!
70
/100
09
NTE: Neverness to Everness
NTE: Neverness to Everness is a supernatural open-world RPG developed by Hotta Studio. The story begins in the city of Hethereau, where you play as its first "unlicensed" Anomaly Hunter. You'll join the crew at Eibon, a rundown antique shop that keeps the lights on by taking Anomaly commissions from anyone willing to pay. Alongside a diverse cast of extraordinary companions, you'll unravel urban mysteries, ride out adventures full of laughs and heartbreak, and write your own stories in the neon-lit streets.
56
/100
Meccha Chameleon
Paint yourself to blend in! "Meccha Chameleon" is a new-sensation hide-and-seek game where you paint your white body to mimic the stage. Spot, pose, and "artistic skill" are keys to survival. Deceive Seekers with techniques that put chameleons to shame! Supports public matches and streaming.
82
/100
05
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
The iconic solo pirate adventure returns with Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, launching on July 9, 2026. Sail the Caribbean as Edward Kenway during the Golden Age of Piracy in this faithfully enhanced remake featuring stunning visuals, upgraded gameplay, and new content.
84
/100
06
Reanimal
The creators of Little Nightmares I & II have returned to take you on a darker, more terrifying journey than ever before. In this horror adventure game, a brother & sister go through hell to rescue their missing friends and escape the island that they used to call home.
81
/100
07
2XKO
2XKO is a 2v2 fighting game featuring the iconic characters from Arcane and League of Legends.
71
/100
08
Scrap Mechanic
Enter the creative paradise of Scrap Mechanic! Build fantastic machines, go on adventures with your friends and defend against waves of evil Farmbots in this imaginative multiplayer survival sandbox. With Scrap Mechanic’s powerful creation tools you can engineer your own adventures!
70
/100
09
NTE: Neverness to Everness
NTE: Neverness to Everness is a supernatural open-world RPG developed by Hotta Studio. The story begins in the city of Hethereau, where you play as its first "unlicensed" Anomaly Hunter. You'll join the crew at Eibon, a rundown antique shop that keeps the lights on by taking Anomaly commissions from anyone willing to pay. Alongside a diverse cast of extraordinary companions, you'll unravel urban mysteries, ride out adventures full of laughs and heartbreak, and write your own stories in the neon-lit streets.
56
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best PC game of 2026?
Resident Evil Requiem currently tops the ranking with a score of 90/100 across 236 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.