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The best Infinity Ward games

The 11 best games from Infinity Ward, ranked from 8,633 critic and player ratings.

The best Infinity Ward game is Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, with a critic score of 88/100. Updated November 2026.

  • Ranked releases span 2003 to 2023.
  • Average critic score across the 11 ranked games: 79/100.
  • 8,633 critic and player ratings behind this ranking.

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: 1970 to 2026.
  • 11 games are listed on this page, carrying 8,633 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 11

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01 Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare S Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 2007 · 1,856 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 62% Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare differs from previous installments of the Call of Duty series. Previous Call of Duty games have a distinct three country-specific campaign style, while Call of Duty 4 has a more film-like plot with interlaced story lines from the perspectives of Sgt. Paul Jackson of the Marines 1st Force Recon and Sgt. 'Soap' MacTavish of the British 22nd SAS Regiment. 88 /100
02 Call of Duty A Call of Duty 2003 · 856 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 40% "Call of Duty" (2003) is the inaugural game in the acclaimed first-person shooter series developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. Set during World War II, it provides an intense, cinematic experience that takes players through key battles in the European Theater of Operations. The game features three interwoven campaigns, allowing players to fight as American, British, and Soviet soldiers. With a focus on realism and authenticity, "Call of Duty" introduces innovative gameplay mechanics, such as squad-based combat and the use of iron sights for aiming. Players participate in historic missions like the D-Day invasion, the Battle of Stalingrad, and the assault on Pegasus Bridge, each meticulously crafted to convey the chaos and camaraderie of wartime. The game's gripping narrative, combined with its atmospheric graphics and sound design, set a new standard for the genre and established "Call of Duty" as a landmark title in video game history. 87 /100
03 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 S Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 2009 · 1,574 ratings · 4 Tier votes · finished by 39% Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a first-person shooter video game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 video game consoles and the Microsoft Windows operating system. Officially announced on February 11, 2009, the game was released worldwide on November 10, 2009. It is the sixth installment of the Call of Duty series and the direct sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, continuing the same storyline, with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 set to end the storyline. 85 /100
04 Call of Duty 2 Call of Duty 2 2005 · 1,082 ratings · finished by 53% "Call of Duty 2" is a first-person shooter developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, serving as the highly acclaimed sequel to the original "Call of Duty." Released in 2005, the game immerses players in the gripping and chaotic battles of World War II across various theaters of war. The game features three distinct campaigns, allowing players to experience the war through the eyes of American, British, and Soviet soldiers. Each campaign offers a variety of missions set in iconic locations, from the beaches of Normandy and the deserts of North Africa to the streets of Stalingrad. "Call of Duty 2" is renowned for its enhanced graphics, realistic sound design, and innovative gameplay mechanics, such as regenerating health and more dynamic AI. These improvements create a more immersive and intense combat experience. The game also features robust multiplayer modes, expanding the battlefield for players worldwide. "Call of Duty 2" set new standards for the genre and solidified the franchise's reputation for delivering high-quality wartime action. 84 /100
05 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 A Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 2011 · 1,167 ratings · 4 Tier votes · finished by 36% Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a first-person shooter video game, developed by Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games (Treyarch for the Wii version), with Raven Software having assisted in development and published by Activision. 81 /100
06 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2019 · 478 ratings · finished by 20% Prepare to go dark, Modern Warfare is back! The stakes have never been higher as players take on the role of lethal Tier One operators in a heart-racing saga that will affect the global balance of power. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare engulfs fans in an incredibly raw, gritty, provocative narrative that brings unrivaled intensity and shines a light on the changing nature of modern war. Players will be thrust into an immersive narrative spanning the entire game. Experience the ultimate online playground with classic multiplayer or squad-up and play cooperatively in a collection of elite operations, accessible to all skill levels. 80 /100
07 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II A Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II 2022 · 184 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 25% Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II drops players into an unprecedented global conflict that features the return of the iconic Operators of Task Force 141. 80 /100
08 Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare 2016 · 414 ratings · finished by 22% Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare delivers three unique game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies. Campaign is a return to the gritty, military roots of the franchise, while boldly looking ahead, delivering a rich and engaging narrative that is unlike anything to date in a Call of Duty game. The player will embark on a classically-styled story about grand scale warfare, set in a future where human conflict has spread throughout our solar system. Multiplayer combines popular mechanics such as the chained-based movement system, with a load of gameplay innovations to deliver one of the deepest and most engaging online experiences in gaming. The new Zombies mode will thrill co-op players with an original, distinctive approach and an uproarious narrative sure to excite fans. The title introduces stunning, multi-planetary environments, new weaponry, and all-new player abilities. 77 /100
09 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered 2020 · 106 ratings · finished by 24% The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign has been fully remastered with improved textures, animations, physically based rendering, high-dynamic range lighting, and much more. Experience classic missions including Cliffhanger, The Gulag, and Whiskey Hotel as you join Soap, Price, Ghost and the rest of Task Force 141 in the globe-spanning fight to restore order to the world. 74 /100
10 Call of Duty: Ghosts Call of Duty: Ghosts 2013 · 727 ratings · finished by 34% Call of Duty: Ghosts takes place following a catastrophic event that changed the global balance of powers in the world. As a result, the United States is no longer recognized as a superpower. Ten years after the event, an unseen enemy emerges as a threat, but the remnants of US special forces from every branch came together to create an elite group of soldiers known as the "Ghosts", who are determined to eradicate all threats to protect the weak and the remains of America. 74 /100
11 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III 2023 · 189 ratings 62 /100
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What is the best Infinity Ward game?

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare currently tops the ranking with a score of 88/100 across 1,856 ratings. Ranking updated November 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.