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The best Yuke's games

The 19 best games from Yuke's, ranked from 953 critic and player ratings.

The best Yuke's game is WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain, with a critic score of 90/100. Updated October 2026.

  • Ranked releases span 2000 to 2018.
  • Average critic score across the 19 ranked games: 71/100.
  • 953 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.
  • 19 games are listed on this page, carrying 953 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 11 October 2026.

Top 19

01 WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain 2003 · 61 ratings WATCH YOUR BACK Relive the drama like never before in SmackDown! Here Comes The Pain. Create, play and develop your own Superstar through storylines developed exclusively by WWE writers. Track your progress with seasonal stats, earn money to build up Superstar abilities and unlock hidden elements. Featuring enhanced gameplay, new match types and better production values. The most electrifying brand in sports entertainment will ignite the Playstation 2 this holiday season. SEASON MODE Featuring comprehensive statistics, dynamic storylines and Superstar attribute building LEGENDS Sgt. Slaughter, The Million-Dollar Man, Jimmy Snuka and more ENHANCED GRAPPLING SYSTEM MATCH TYPES New match types including Bra-&-Panty and the Elimination Chamber 90 /100
02 WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006 WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006 2005 · 58 ratings The debut PlayStation Portable offering of THQ and Yuke's long-running 3D wrestling series. WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006 expands on THQ's popular multi-million unit-selling franchise with a number of key new features. The Buried Alive Casket match, two new wrestler attributes (Stamina and Hardcore), and a realistic momentum system all combine to turn the series away from its arcade roots and towards that of a simulation. The PSP version follows closely on the heels of its PS2 tag-teammate in terms of features and wrestler rosters, with exclusive extras including additional characters and other features for the PSP version, plus USB system link to connect the two versions together. 80 /100
03 WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role 2000 · 44 ratings Prepare for the most outrageous WF experience ever created. Brawl in the ring, backstage, in the VIP room, the parking lot of the new WF New York. Let your fury rage in the new Tornado Tag Team mode. If that's not hardcore enough, pull out the tables, ladders or chairs and really get nasty. 81 /100
04 WWE SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth WWE SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth 2002 · 35 ratings A WHOLE NEW SEASON OF SMACKDOWN! -BUILD YOUR OWN DRAMA WITH REAL WWF STORYLINES -ALL-NEW DRAFT -INTERACTIVE BACKSTAGE AREAS -WHATCHA GONNA DO?! 80 /100
05 WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2007 WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2007 2006 · 71 ratings A brand new Analog Control System makes fighting more realistic than ever with intuitive movement and new elements of control. An enhanced Season Mode provides multiple branching storylines and unprecedented levels of player choice. In and out of the ring, dozens of user-controlled environmental hotspots let players take advantage of anything at their disposal to inflict damage on opponents in new and unique ways. Additionally, new high impact combination moves let players take the power of WWE Superstars into their own hands. Experience the intensity of WWE fans in a brand new, fully loaded interactive fighting area. Players can take advantage of multiple weapons, environmental damage and grabbing signs and weapons from the crowd. WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007 offers multiple enhancements, including incredible high definition graphics, updated rosters for both RAW and SmackDown, an expanded General Manager Mode, online multiplayer game play with voice chat support and more. 78 /100
06 WWE '12 WWE '12 2011 · 41 ratings WWE ’12 reinvents the series with smoother animations, deeper match flow, and a new Breaking Point submission system that changes how victories are earned. It also expands customization by letting you design your wrestler’s entrance and the arena they step into, then take your created stars through a long-form Road to Wrestlemania. The game includes an expanded roster featuring current WWE favorites alongside player-created Superstars with custom entrances, finishing moves, and storylines. Its main campaign spans 18 months of WWE programming and culminates in two WrestleMania championships. 75 /100
07 WWE '13 WWE '13 2012 · 47 ratings WWE ’13 transforms WWE gameplay through the introduction of WWE Live, completely changing the way players experience the videogame’s audio and presentation elements. Predator Technology returns to further implement critical gameplay improvements, while fan favourites in WWE Universe Mode and the franchise’s renowned Creation Suite offer the utmost in player freedom. Furthermore, WWE ’13 focuses on the Attitude Era of the WWF, replacing its Road to WrestleMania Mode with an Attitude Era Mode where the player plays through the Attitude Era. The game gives such characters as Stone Cold Steve Austin and elements as the Monday Night Wars a more important role in the game than in any previous WWE game. 73 /100
08 WWE 2K14 WWE 2K14 2013 · 39 ratings 2K Sports’ lineup of premier simulation titles expanded with the company’s first release in the flagship WWE videogame franchise, WWE 2K14. Relive the greatest matches and moments from three decades of the greatest spectacle in all of entertainment. Play through more than 45 prolific matches in an unprecedented single-player campaign celebrating 30 years of WrestleMania. Complete objectives to unlock playable characters, additional gear, historical WWE footage, and bonus content on the road to immortality. 73 /100
09 WWE 2K19 WWE 2K19 2018 · 44 ratings WWE 2K19 showcases a massive roster of popular WWE Superstars, Legends and Hall of Famers, as well as NXT favorites. Experience authentic WWE gameplay, extensive creation options, engaging match types, fan-favorite modes and much more! 72 /100
10 WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw (2004) WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw (2004) 2004 · 37 ratings WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw brings two of wrestling's most popular game series together on the PS2. The game re-creates WWE programming with voice-overs and commentary throughout the season mode. During matches, you can learn a host of new gameplay moves, such as stare-downs, chop battles, and submission reversals. You can also try out situational challenges or create your own championship. Play as your favorite wrestler, including legends and Divas, and prove to the world that you have what it takes to be the WWE champion. 71 /100
11 WWE SmackDown vs RAW 2011 WWE SmackDown vs RAW 2011 2010 · 82 ratings 70 /100
12 WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It 2001 · 30 ratings 70 /100
13 WWF SmackDown! WWF SmackDown! 2000 · 44 ratings 68 /100
14 WWE 2K18 WWE 2K18 2017 · 49 ratings 68 /100
15 WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2009 WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2009 2008 · 49 ratings 66 /100
16 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 2009 · 65 ratings 65 /100
17 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 2007 · 54 ratings 64 /100
18 WWE 2K17 WWE 2K17 2016 · 41 ratings 61 /100
19 WWE 2K15 WWE 2K15 2014 · 62 ratings 53 /100
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What is the best Yuke's game?

WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain currently tops the ranking with a score of 90/100 across 61 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.