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The best Sega games

The 10 best games from Sega, ranked from 1,872 critic and player ratings.

The best Sega game is Persona 5 Royal, with a critic score of 94/100. Updated October 2026.

  • Ranked releases span 1992 to 2023.
  • Average critic score across the 10 ranked games: 79/100.
  • 1,872 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 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.
  • 10 games are listed on this page, carrying 1,872 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 11 October 2026.

Top 10

01 Persona 5 Royal Persona 5 Royal 2019 · 680 ratings An enhanced version of Persona 5 with some new characters and a third semester added to the game. Released Internationally in 2020. 94 /100
02 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 1992 · 622 ratings Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik) has returned, turning helpless animals into robots and forcing them to build his ultimate weapon, the Death Egg! But this time, Sonic has a friend that can help him: Tails! Find the 7 Chaos Emeralds and stop Dr. Robotnik’s evil scheme! 90 /100
03 F-Zero GX F-Zero GX 2003 · 88 ratings F-Zero GX is the fourth installment in the F-Zero series and the successor to F-Zero X. The game continues the series' difficult, high-speed racing style, retaining the basic gameplay and control system from the Nintendo 64 title. A heavy emphasis is placed on track memorization and reflexes, which aids in completing the title. GX introduces a "Story Mode" element, where the player walks in the footsteps of Captain Falcon through nine chapters, completing various missions. 90 /100
04 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 1992 · 42 ratings This is a completely different game than its 16-bit counterpart on the Genesis/Mega Drive, and was originally released on the Sega Game Gear and Master System. The Sonic the Hedgehog 2 game marks the debut of Miles ‘Tails’ Prower, Sonic’s best pal, who is then seen recurring in the series. Assist Sonic to rescue Tails, who has been kidnapped by Dr. Robotnik in this platform video game. In exchange of Tails’ safety in this Sega Game Gear video game, the evil scientist asks that the six Chaos Emeralds be given away to six robots, so he can dominate the entire globe. With advanced ability of Sonic to smash through walls and grab back scattered rings hit by enemy, this platform video game is made even more exciting. Join the protagonist in the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 game as he rides a mine cart, a hang glider or skims through water surface in his rescue attempt. With seven zones and three acts each, this Sega Game Gear video game is a rollercoaster ride where you get rewarded at the end of each act. 90 /100
05 Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium 1993 · 50 ratings You are Chaz Ashely, a rookie Hunter straight out of training who is supported by Alys Brangwin – a crafty veteran whose good looks and prowess with the blade have earned her an awesome reputation. The two Hunters along with a cast of supporting characters will go beyond Motavia to unwittingly save their entire solar system. 88 /100
06 Sonic CD (1993) Sonic CD (1993) 1993 · 172 ratings A fast-paced platformer that follows Sonic as he races through time-traveling zones to rescue past and future versions of stages and stop Dr. Robotnik’s time-altering plans. Combining classic Sonic speed and precision with CD-quality music, animated cutscenes, and branching time-based routes, it rewards quick reflexes and exploration to unlock true endings. 85 /100
07 Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! 2020 · 47 ratings Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! is a rhythm game for iOS and Android. The game is a collaboration between SEGA, Colorful Palette, and Crypton Future Media. 71 /100
08 The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog 2023 · 70 ratings A brand new Sonic experience from the minds of the Sonic Social team: The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is a visual novel, point-and-click adventure! It's Amy Rose's birthday and she's hosting a murder mystery party on the Mirage Express. When Sonic becomes the game's victim, everyone is off to get to the bottom of things. However, something feels a bit off - is this really an innocent game or something more sinister afoot? 70 /100
09 The House of the Dead The House of the Dead 1996 · 68 ratings The House of the Dead is a first-person, light gun arcade game. Players assume the role of agents Thomas Rogan and "G" in their efforts to repel the dangerous, inhumane experiments of Dr. Curien, a madman. 68 /100
10 Sonic the Fighters Sonic the Fighters 2012 · 33 ratings Sonic The Fighters is an arcade fighting game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. This digital high-definition port of was released for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on November 2012. As of April 2016, the Xbox 360 version of Sonic the Fighters is compatible with Xbox One 46 /100
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What is the best Sega game?

Persona 5 Royal currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 680 ratings. Ranking updated October 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.