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The best of Irrational Games

The 6 best games from Irrational Games, ranked from 3,535 critic and player ratings.

The best game from Irrational Games is BioShock Infinite, with a critic score of 93/100. Updated November 2026.

  • Ranked releases span 1999 to 2016.
  • Average critic score across the 6 ranked games: 84/100.
  • 3,535 critic and player ratings behind this ranking.
  • About 12 hours to finish one of them on average (main story).

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: 1970 to 2026.
  • 6 games are listed on this page, carrying 3,535 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 6

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01 BioShock Infinite A BioShock Infinite 2013 · 2,702 ratings · 3 Tier votes · finished by 32% · 12 h to beat 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 System Shock 2 System Shock 2 1999 · 392 ratings · finished by 6% A first-person cyberpunk exploratory horror RPG and sequel to System Shock (1994) in which a soldier wakes up in the starship Von Braun in the aftermath of a disaster and finds himself in the midst of a conflict between SHODAN, the artificial intelligence antagonist of System Shock seeking mastery over humanity, and The Many, a flesh-based psychic hive mind led by the ship's corrupted AI. 92 /100
03 SWAT 4 SWAT 4 2005 · 156 ratings To simulate realistic police procedures, SWAT 4' encourages the use of non-lethal force to subdue and arrest subjects rather than incapacitating or killing them. In addition, players must follow strict protocol to ensure proper use of force. Players may not fire on suspects with lethal weapons unless the suspect points their firearm at a fellow officer or a civilian. Penalties are given for unauthorized use of force, injuries to hostages, officer incapacitation, and personal injury. On the higher difficulty levels, more points are required to pass the mission, with 100 being perfect. On the most difficult level, Elite, players need a 95/100 to pass, and will fail for killing even a single suspect, losing more than two team members without committing an infraction, or committing any infraction in addition to being injured. 85 /100
04 BioShock: The Collection BioShock: The Collection 2016 · 78 ratings · finished by 16% BioShock: The Collection is a game bundle consisting of remastered 1080p editions of BioShock, BioShock 2 and BioShock Infinite along with their accompanying downloadable content. 84 /100
05 BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode Two BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode Two 2014 · 70 ratings BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode 2 is the second part of the story-driven downloadable content of BioShock Infinite. The story puts the player in the role of Elizabeth, as she explores Rapture during the start of its fall. This DLC prominently features stealth-style gameplay and elements of survival horror, in contrast to the more action-driven approach and glamorized setting of the first episode. 76 /100
06 BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode One BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode One 2013 · 137 ratings BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode 1 is the first part of the story-driven downloadable content of BioShock Infinite that puts the player in the perspective of Booker DeWitt in a new story, taking place in the city of Rapture right before its fall. This new campaign features the city of Rapture rebuilt from scratch with game mechanics and the Unreal Engine 3 used for BioShock Infinite. It includes new weapons, new Plasmids, new Gears and Tears. The first half of this first episode focuses mostly on the exploration of the business streets of Rapture and its story. 75 /100
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What is the best game from Irrational Games?

BioShock Infinite currently tops the ranking with a score of 93/100 across 2,702 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.