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Best PlayStation 4 games of 2013
The 82 best PlayStation 4 games released in 2013, ranked from 41,149 critic and player ratings.
The best PlayStation 4 game of 2013 is BioShock Infinite, with a critic score of 93/100 — 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: 2013.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 41,149 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
S
BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite is the third game in the BioShock series. It is not a direct sequel/prequel to any of the previous BioShock games but takes place in an entirely different setting, although it shares similar features, gameplay and concepts with the previous games. BioShock Infinite features a range of environments that force the player to adapt, with different weapons and strategies for each situation. Interior spaces feature close combat with enemies, but unlike previous games set in Rapture, the setting of Infinite contains open spaces with emphasis on sniping and ranged combat against as many as fifteen enemies at once.
93
/100
02
A
Grand Theft Auto V
This bundle contains the original version of Grand Theft Auto V, the standalone game Grand Theft Auto Online and the story mode add-on of Grand Theft Auto V.
92
/100
03
D
The Last of Us
The Last of Us is a third-person action-adventure game featuring a mix of exploration, stealth and combat. Players face both infected creatures and hostile human enemies while progressing through varied environments. The game includes a narrative-driven single-player campaign and a competitive online multiplayer mode called Factions. Trophy support is included, and additional downloadable content was made available separately.
92
/100
S
BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite is the third game in the BioShock series. It is not a direct sequel/prequel to any of the previous BioShock games but takes place in an entirely different setting, although it shares similar features, gameplay and concepts with the previous games. BioShock Infinite features a range of environments that force the player to adapt, with different weapons and strategies for each situation. Interior spaces feature close combat with enemies, but unlike previous games set in Rapture, the setting of Infinite contains open spaces with emphasis on sniping and ranged combat against as many as fifteen enemies at once.
93
/100
02
A
Grand Theft Auto V
This bundle contains the original version of Grand Theft Auto V, the standalone game Grand Theft Auto Online and the story mode add-on of Grand Theft Auto V.
92
/100
03
D
The Last of Us
The Last of Us is a third-person action-adventure game featuring a mix of exploration, stealth and combat. Players face both infected creatures and hostile human enemies while progressing through varied environments. The game includes a narrative-driven single-player campaign and a competitive online multiplayer mode called Factions. Trophy support is included, and additional downloadable content was made available separately.
92
/100
04
Rayman Legends
The Glade of Dreams is in trouble once again! The nightmares multiplied and spread, creating new monsters even more terrifying than before!
89
/100
05
Kentucky Route Zero
Kentucky Route Zero is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway in the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it. Gameplay is inspired by point-and-click adventure games (like the classic Monkey Island or King's Quest series, or more recently Telltale's Walking Dead series), but focused on characterization, atmosphere and storytelling rather than clever puzzles or challenges of skill. The game is developed by Cardboard Computer (Jake Elliott and Tamas Kemenczy). The game's soundtrack features an original electronic score by Ben Babbitt along with a suite of old hymns & bluegrass standards recorded by The Bedquilt Ramblers.
88
/100
06
The Swapper
The Swapper is a short puzzle platformer where you must complete every puzzle and collect 124 orbs, in groups of 3 and 9 later on, to complete the game. The game has a tool which lets you create up to 4 clones and switch between them as long as you have a clear line of sight. The main obstacles for the puzzles are 3 kinds of lights that interfere with the tool in different ways to make the puzzles harder. Achievements/Trophies are tied to hidden consoles instead of story progress so a guide will most likely be needed to find all 10.
87
/100
07
TowerFall Ascension
Enter the land of TowerFall with your friends and engage in the noble and brutal tradition of bow-and-arrow combat. TowerFall is an archery combat platformer for 1-4 players, with an arcade co-op mode and hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but combat is fast and fierce. The focus is on player mastery and friendly rivalry. TowerFall Ascension is an enhanced version of the original Ouya release. TowerFall Ascension was initially released on PlayStation 4 and Windows, through Steam, in March 2014, with Mac and Linux versions available soon after. A Vita and Xbox One version have also been released. The original Ouya game was eventually updated with Ascension's content in August 2014, according to the archived page, but the page's release date was later changed to November 2016. A Nintendo Switch version of the game, under the original title of TowerFall, was released in 2018 with all the content from Acension and the Dark World expansion as well as some new exclusive features and updates.
87
/100
08
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
Based on the international versions of the games that were previously only released in Japan and Europe, FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster brings these timeless classics forward to the current generation of fans, old and new alike.
86
/100
09
FIFA 14
FIFA 14 is a 2013 sports association football simulation video game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts.
86
/100
10
Rogue Legacy
You control a family of characters one at a time, and when your character dies, you choose who his or her successor is, whether it is a barbarian son of yours who has OCD, your daughter who became a ninja even though she can't see well, an assassin who is fighting for the gays, or a miner who wants to collect gold! Traits are randomized each time upon death, leading to multiple playthroughs with 35 traits, each character will be unique.
86
/100
11
A
Final Fantasy XIV Online
85
/100
12
A
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
85
/100
13
DmC: Devil May Cry
85
/100
14
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
85
/100
15
Risk of Rain
85
/100
16
Cookie Clicker
85
/100
17
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition
85
/100
18
S
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
85
/100
19
Saints Row IV
84
/100
20
Trine 2: Complete Story
84
/100
21
RESOGUN
84
/100
22
S
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
83
/100
23
FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn
83
/100
24
Stick it to The Man!
83
/100
25
Grand Theft Auto Online
82
/100
26
The Walking Dead: Season Two
81
/100
27
SteamWorld Dig
81
/100
28
B
Battlefield 4
81
/100
29
A
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
81
/100
30
Marvel Heroes
81
/100
31
Type: Rider
81
/100
32
Need for Speed: Rivals
80
/100
33
S
Outlast
80
/100
34
S
The Walking Dead: Season 2
80
/100
35
Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition
80
/100
36
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
80
/100
37
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst
80
/100
38
The Walking Dead: 400 Days
80
/100
39
NBA 2K14
80
/100
40
Resident Evil: Revelations
80
/100
41
140
80
/100
42
The Wolf Among Us
80
/100
43
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
79
/100
44
Don't Starve
79
/100
45
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
78
/100
46
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
78
/100
47
Path of Exile
78
/100
48
Badland
78
/100
49
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3
77
/100
50
The Playroom
76
/100
Rayman Legends
The Glade of Dreams is in trouble once again! The nightmares multiplied and spread, creating new monsters even more terrifying than before!
89
/100
05
Kentucky Route Zero
Kentucky Route Zero is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway in the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it. Gameplay is inspired by point-and-click adventure games (like the classic Monkey Island or King's Quest series, or more recently Telltale's Walking Dead series), but focused on characterization, atmosphere and storytelling rather than clever puzzles or challenges of skill. The game is developed by Cardboard Computer (Jake Elliott and Tamas Kemenczy). The game's soundtrack features an original electronic score by Ben Babbitt along with a suite of old hymns & bluegrass standards recorded by The Bedquilt Ramblers.
88
/100
06
The Swapper
The Swapper is a short puzzle platformer where you must complete every puzzle and collect 124 orbs, in groups of 3 and 9 later on, to complete the game. The game has a tool which lets you create up to 4 clones and switch between them as long as you have a clear line of sight. The main obstacles for the puzzles are 3 kinds of lights that interfere with the tool in different ways to make the puzzles harder. Achievements/Trophies are tied to hidden consoles instead of story progress so a guide will most likely be needed to find all 10.
87
/100
07
TowerFall Ascension
Enter the land of TowerFall with your friends and engage in the noble and brutal tradition of bow-and-arrow combat. TowerFall is an archery combat platformer for 1-4 players, with an arcade co-op mode and hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but combat is fast and fierce. The focus is on player mastery and friendly rivalry. TowerFall Ascension is an enhanced version of the original Ouya release. TowerFall Ascension was initially released on PlayStation 4 and Windows, through Steam, in March 2014, with Mac and Linux versions available soon after. A Vita and Xbox One version have also been released. The original Ouya game was eventually updated with Ascension's content in August 2014, according to the archived page, but the page's release date was later changed to November 2016. A Nintendo Switch version of the game, under the original title of TowerFall, was released in 2018 with all the content from Acension and the Dark World expansion as well as some new exclusive features and updates.
87
/100
08
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
Based on the international versions of the games that were previously only released in Japan and Europe, FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster brings these timeless classics forward to the current generation of fans, old and new alike.
86
/100
09
FIFA 14
FIFA 14 is a 2013 sports association football simulation video game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts.
86
/100
10
Rogue Legacy
You control a family of characters one at a time, and when your character dies, you choose who his or her successor is, whether it is a barbarian son of yours who has OCD, your daughter who became a ninja even though she can't see well, an assassin who is fighting for the gays, or a miner who wants to collect gold! Traits are randomized each time upon death, leading to multiple playthroughs with 35 traits, each character will be unique.
86
/100
11
A
Final Fantasy XIV Online
85
/100
12
A
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
85
/100
13
DmC: Devil May Cry
85
/100
14
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
85
/100
15
Risk of Rain
85
/100
16
Cookie Clicker
85
/100
17
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition
85
/100
18
S
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
85
/100
19
Saints Row IV
84
/100
20
Trine 2: Complete Story
84
/100
21
RESOGUN
84
/100
22
S
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
83
/100
23
FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn
83
/100
24
Stick it to The Man!
83
/100
25
Grand Theft Auto Online
82
/100
26
The Walking Dead: Season Two
81
/100
27
SteamWorld Dig
81
/100
28
B
Battlefield 4
81
/100
29
A
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
81
/100
30
Marvel Heroes
81
/100
31
Type: Rider
81
/100
32
Need for Speed: Rivals
80
/100
33
S
Outlast
80
/100
34
S
The Walking Dead: Season 2
80
/100
35
Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition
80
/100
36
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
80
/100
37
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst
80
/100
38
The Walking Dead: 400 Days
80
/100
39
NBA 2K14
80
/100
40
Resident Evil: Revelations
80
/100
41
140
80
/100
42
The Wolf Among Us
80
/100
43
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
79
/100
44
Don't Starve
79
/100
45
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
78
/100
46
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
78
/100
47
Path of Exile
78
/100
48
Badland
78
/100
49
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3
77
/100
50
The Playroom
76
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best PlayStation 4 game of 2013?
BioShock Infinite currently tops the ranking with a score of 93/100 across 2,621 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.