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Best RPG games of 2018
The 57 best RPG games released in 2018, ranked from 25,370 critic and player ratings.
The best RPG game of 2018 is God of War, 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.
- Each game is ranked in one genre only, the one that defines it best, so the same title never tops two different genre charts.
- 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: 2018.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 25,370 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
S
God of War
God of War is the sequel to God of War III as well as a continuation of the canon God of War chronology. Unlike previous installments, this game focuses on Norse mythology and follows an older and more seasoned Kratos and his son Atreus in the years since the third game. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
96
/100
02
A
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age.
94
/100
03
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
There can only be one God. The Divine is dead. The Void approaches. And the powers lying dormant within you are soon to awaken. The battle for Divinity has begun. Choose wisely and trust sparingly; darkness lurks within every heart. Master deep, tactical combat. Join up to 3 other players - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God, in multi-award winning RPG Divinity: Original Sin 2.
94
/100
S
God of War
God of War is the sequel to God of War III as well as a continuation of the canon God of War chronology. Unlike previous installments, this game focuses on Norse mythology and follows an older and more seasoned Kratos and his son Atreus in the years since the third game. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
96
/100
02
A
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age.
94
/100
03
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
There can only be one God. The Divine is dead. The Void approaches. And the powers lying dormant within you are soon to awaken. The battle for Divinity has begun. Choose wisely and trust sparingly; darkness lurks within every heart. Master deep, tactical combat. Join up to 3 other players - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God, in multi-award winning RPG Divinity: Original Sin 2.
94
/100
04
Monster Hunter: World
Welcome to a new world! Take on the role of a hunter and slay ferocious monsters in a living, breathing ecosystem where you can use the landscape and its diverse inhabitants to get the upper hand. Hunt alone or in co-op with up to three other players, and use materials collected from fallen foes to craft new gear and take on even bigger, badder beasts!
93
/100
05
Into the Breach
The remnants of human civilization are threatened by gigantic creatures breeding beneath the earth. You must control powerful mechs from the future to hold off this alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game from the makers of FTL.
90
/100
06
A
Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
88
/100
07
Two Point Hospital
Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County. Build and customise your hospital - it is yours after all - with specialist diagnosis and treatment facilities, as well as the very latest in ornamental technology!
87
/100
08
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
The sequel to Ni no Kuni being developed for Windows and PlayStation 4. Players control Evan Pettiwhisker Tildrum, a young king who was usurped from his castle and sets out to reclaim his kingdom. While players can freely navigate Evan throughout the game's open world, other characters can be controlled during battles against enemies. During these battles, players use magical abilities and elemental creatures known as "Higgledies", which are used to cast spells.
86
/100
09
Octopath Traveler
A role-playing game from the Bravely Default team is being developed exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. They have brought a new world to life through a mix of CG, pixel art, and "HD-2D" visuals.
85
/100
10
A
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Write your own epic odyssey and become a legendary Spartan hero in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, an inspiring adventure where you must forge your destiny and define your own path in a world on the brink of tearing itself apart. Influence how history unfolds as you experience a rich and ever-changing world shaped by your decisions.
85
/100
11
D
Dark Souls: Remastered
84
/100
12
The Messenger
84
/100
13
The Banner Saga 3
83
/100
14
Valkyria Chronicles 4
83
/100
15
Atom RPG
83
/100
16
Octopath Traveler
82
/100
17
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
82
/100
18
Judgment
82
/100
19
Moonlighter
82
/100
20
Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country
82
/100
21
Lost Ark
81
/100
22
CrossCode
81
/100
23
Warhammer: Vermintide 2
81
/100
24
FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
81
/100
25
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Eevee!
80
/100
26
Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
80
/100
27
Regions Of Ruin
80
/100
28
Forgotton Anne
80
/100
29
Northgard
79
/100
30
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
78
/100
31
Minit
78
/100
32
Wizard of Legend
77
/100
33
Ashen
77
/100
34
Ghost of a Tale
77
/100
35
B
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!
77
/100
36
The Council
76
/100
37
Aegis Defenders
76
/100
38
Shenmue I & II
74
/100
39
The Swords of Ditto
74
/100
40
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
74
/100
41
Book of Demons
72
/100
42
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
71
/100
43
Below
71
/100
44
Phantom Doctrine
71
/100
45
Vampyr
70
/100
46
DayZ
69
/100
47
State of Decay 2
68
/100
48
Graveyard Keeper
68
/100
49
Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr
67
/100
50
D
Rust
66
/100
Monster Hunter: World
Welcome to a new world! Take on the role of a hunter and slay ferocious monsters in a living, breathing ecosystem where you can use the landscape and its diverse inhabitants to get the upper hand. Hunt alone or in co-op with up to three other players, and use materials collected from fallen foes to craft new gear and take on even bigger, badder beasts!
93
/100
05
Into the Breach
The remnants of human civilization are threatened by gigantic creatures breeding beneath the earth. You must control powerful mechs from the future to hold off this alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game from the makers of FTL.
90
/100
06
A
Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
88
/100
07
Two Point Hospital
Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County. Build and customise your hospital - it is yours after all - with specialist diagnosis and treatment facilities, as well as the very latest in ornamental technology!
87
/100
08
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
The sequel to Ni no Kuni being developed for Windows and PlayStation 4. Players control Evan Pettiwhisker Tildrum, a young king who was usurped from his castle and sets out to reclaim his kingdom. While players can freely navigate Evan throughout the game's open world, other characters can be controlled during battles against enemies. During these battles, players use magical abilities and elemental creatures known as "Higgledies", which are used to cast spells.
86
/100
09
Octopath Traveler
A role-playing game from the Bravely Default team is being developed exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. They have brought a new world to life through a mix of CG, pixel art, and "HD-2D" visuals.
85
/100
10
A
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Write your own epic odyssey and become a legendary Spartan hero in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, an inspiring adventure where you must forge your destiny and define your own path in a world on the brink of tearing itself apart. Influence how history unfolds as you experience a rich and ever-changing world shaped by your decisions.
85
/100
11
D
Dark Souls: Remastered
84
/100
12
The Messenger
84
/100
13
The Banner Saga 3
83
/100
14
Valkyria Chronicles 4
83
/100
15
Atom RPG
83
/100
16
Octopath Traveler
82
/100
17
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
82
/100
18
Judgment
82
/100
19
Moonlighter
82
/100
20
Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country
82
/100
21
Lost Ark
81
/100
22
CrossCode
81
/100
23
Warhammer: Vermintide 2
81
/100
24
FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
81
/100
25
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Eevee!
80
/100
26
Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
80
/100
27
Regions Of Ruin
80
/100
28
Forgotton Anne
80
/100
29
Northgard
79
/100
30
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
78
/100
31
Minit
78
/100
32
Wizard of Legend
77
/100
33
Ashen
77
/100
34
Ghost of a Tale
77
/100
35
B
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!
77
/100
36
The Council
76
/100
37
Aegis Defenders
76
/100
38
Shenmue I & II
74
/100
39
The Swords of Ditto
74
/100
40
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
74
/100
41
Book of Demons
72
/100
42
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
71
/100
43
Below
71
/100
44
Phantom Doctrine
71
/100
45
Vampyr
70
/100
46
DayZ
69
/100
47
State of Decay 2
68
/100
48
Graveyard Keeper
68
/100
49
Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr
67
/100
50
D
Rust
66
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best RPG game of 2018?
God of War currently tops the ranking with a score of 96/100 across 3,380 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.