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Best fantasy games
The 250 best fantasy games, ranked from 63,810 critic and player ratings.
The best fantasy game right now is Super Mario World, with a critic score of 100/100. 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: 1970 to 2026.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 63,810 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 7 September 2026.
Top 50
01
Super Mario World
A 2D platformer and first entry on the SNES in the Super Mario franchise, Super Mario World follows Mario as he attempts to defeat Bowser's underlings and rescue Princess Peach from his clutches. The game features a save system, a less linear world map, an expanded movement arsenal and numerous new items for Mario, alongside new approaches to level design and art direction.
100
/100
02
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Venture back to Hyrule and an age of magic and heroes. The predecessors of Link and Zelda face monsters on the march when a menacing magician takes over the kingdom. Only you can prevent his evil plot from shattering the land of Hyrule. In your quest, you'll venture into twisting mazes, dungeons, palaces and shadowy forests. Test your mettle with mighty swords and magical weapons. Or heft a boulder and hurl it at your enemies. If the going gets tough, dive into a river - you can swim to escape! Learn powerful spells, locate magical artifacts and solve the mysteries of the evil magician and the hidden realm of Hyrule.
100
/100
03
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island is a platform video game acting as a prequel to 1990's Super Mario World. The game casts players as Yoshi as he escorts Baby Mario through 48 levels in order to reunite him with his brother Luigi, who had been kidnapped by Baby Bowser's minions. As a Super Mario series platformer, Yoshi runs and jumps to reach the end of the level while solving puzzles and collecting items. In a style new to the series, the game has a hand-drawn aesthetic and is the first to have Yoshi as its main character. The game introduces his signature abilities to flutter jump, produce eggs from swallowed enemies, and transform into vehicles.
100
/100
Super Mario World
A 2D platformer and first entry on the SNES in the Super Mario franchise, Super Mario World follows Mario as he attempts to defeat Bowser's underlings and rescue Princess Peach from his clutches. The game features a save system, a less linear world map, an expanded movement arsenal and numerous new items for Mario, alongside new approaches to level design and art direction.
100
/100
02
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Venture back to Hyrule and an age of magic and heroes. The predecessors of Link and Zelda face monsters on the march when a menacing magician takes over the kingdom. Only you can prevent his evil plot from shattering the land of Hyrule. In your quest, you'll venture into twisting mazes, dungeons, palaces and shadowy forests. Test your mettle with mighty swords and magical weapons. Or heft a boulder and hurl it at your enemies. If the going gets tough, dive into a river - you can swim to escape! Learn powerful spells, locate magical artifacts and solve the mysteries of the evil magician and the hidden realm of Hyrule.
100
/100
03
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island is a platform video game acting as a prequel to 1990's Super Mario World. The game casts players as Yoshi as he escorts Baby Mario through 48 levels in order to reunite him with his brother Luigi, who had been kidnapped by Baby Bowser's minions. As a Super Mario series platformer, Yoshi runs and jumps to reach the end of the level while solving puzzles and collecting items. In a style new to the series, the game has a hand-drawn aesthetic and is the first to have Yoshi as its main character. The game introduces his signature abilities to flutter jump, produce eggs from swallowed enemies, and transform into vehicles.
100
/100
04
Pokémon FireRed Version
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version are a pair of core series Generation III games that are set in the Kanto region. They were released in Japan on January 29, 2004, in North America on September 9, 2004, in Australia on September 23, 2004 and in Europe on October 1, 2004. As the first remakes in the Pokémon franchise, the games revisit the original pair of Pokémon games, Pokémon Red and Green Versions, and so feature all of the characters, plot elements, and challenges of them, but with several important upgrades to bring them up to speed with other Generation III games. The Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter was initially included with the games when they were first released, eliminating the need for Game Link Cables when trading between the two games (and later Pokémon Emerald Version). In later copies, it was sold separately. FireRed and LeafGreen went on to become the second best-selling games of the Game Boy Advance, only behind Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions. They also received Nintendo's Player's Choice awards.
100
/100
05
S
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the first 3D open-world game in the Zelda series. Link can travel anywhere and be equipped with weapons and armor found throughout the world to grant him various bonuses. Unlike many games in the series, Breath of the Wild does not impose a specific order in which quests or dungeons must be completed. While the game still has environmental obstacles such as weather effects, inhospitable lands, or powerful enemies, many of them can be overcome using the right method. A lot of critics ranked Breath of the Wild as one of the best video games of all time.
98
/100
06
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was initially developed with the Nintendo GameCube in mind, but ended up receiving a Wii port when it was released to promote the new console. This version has motion control compatibility for the sword and pointer controls for the menus, the bow and the boomerang. This version of the game has a completely inverted map and locations when comparing with the GameCube release. The change in layout was meant to adapt Link's usually left-handed design to right-handed people, given the motion controls.
98
/100
07
Baldur's Gate III
An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerun lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome.
97
/100
08
S
Elden Ring
Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses.
97
/100
09
S
Super Mario Odyssey
Explore incredible places far from the Mushroom Kingdom as you join Mario and his new ally Cappy on a massive, globe-trotting 3D adventure. Use amazing new abilities, like the power to capture and control objects, animals, and enemies to collect Power Moons so you can power up the Odyssey airship and save Princess Peach from Bowser’s wedding plans!
97
/100
10
S
Undertale
A small child falls into the Underground, where monsters have long been banished by humans and are hunting every human that they find. The player controls the child as they try to make it back to the Surface through hostile environments, all the while engaging with a turn-based combat system with puzzle-solving and bullet hell elements, as well as other unconventional game mechanics.
96
/100
11
S
God of War
96
/100
12
God of War III
96
/100
13
S
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
96
/100
14
LittleBigPlanet
96
/100
15
S
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
96
/100
16
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
95
/100
17
S
Divinity: Original Sin 2
95
/100
18
S
Final Fantasy X
95
/100
19
SoulCalibur II
95
/100
20
God of War Ragnarök
95
/100
21
Return of the Obra Dinn
95
/100
22
S
Metaphor: ReFantazio
94
/100
23
B
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
94
/100
24
S
Super Mario 64
94
/100
25
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition
94
/100
26
Persona 5 Royal
94
/100
27
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
94
/100
28
Journey
94
/100
29
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
94
/100
30
S
Persona 5
94
/100
31
S
Hades
94
/100
32
EarthBound
93
/100
33
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
93
/100
34
Monster Hunter: World
93
/100
35
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
93
/100
36
S
BioShock Infinite
93
/100
37
S
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
93
/100
38
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
93
/100
39
Dwarf Fortress
93
/100
40
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
93
/100
41
S
God of War II
93
/100
42
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
93
/100
43
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
92
/100
44
A
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
92
/100
45
S
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
92
/100
46
The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt - Complete Edition
92
/100
47
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
92
/100
48
S
Split Fiction
92
/100
49
Final Fantasy XII
92
/100
50
Final Fantasy XVI
92
/100
Pokémon FireRed Version
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version are a pair of core series Generation III games that are set in the Kanto region. They were released in Japan on January 29, 2004, in North America on September 9, 2004, in Australia on September 23, 2004 and in Europe on October 1, 2004. As the first remakes in the Pokémon franchise, the games revisit the original pair of Pokémon games, Pokémon Red and Green Versions, and so feature all of the characters, plot elements, and challenges of them, but with several important upgrades to bring them up to speed with other Generation III games. The Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter was initially included with the games when they were first released, eliminating the need for Game Link Cables when trading between the two games (and later Pokémon Emerald Version). In later copies, it was sold separately. FireRed and LeafGreen went on to become the second best-selling games of the Game Boy Advance, only behind Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions. They also received Nintendo's Player's Choice awards.
100
/100
05
S
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the first 3D open-world game in the Zelda series. Link can travel anywhere and be equipped with weapons and armor found throughout the world to grant him various bonuses. Unlike many games in the series, Breath of the Wild does not impose a specific order in which quests or dungeons must be completed. While the game still has environmental obstacles such as weather effects, inhospitable lands, or powerful enemies, many of them can be overcome using the right method. A lot of critics ranked Breath of the Wild as one of the best video games of all time.
98
/100
06
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was initially developed with the Nintendo GameCube in mind, but ended up receiving a Wii port when it was released to promote the new console. This version has motion control compatibility for the sword and pointer controls for the menus, the bow and the boomerang. This version of the game has a completely inverted map and locations when comparing with the GameCube release. The change in layout was meant to adapt Link's usually left-handed design to right-handed people, given the motion controls.
98
/100
07
Baldur's Gate III
An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerun lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome.
97
/100
08
S
Elden Ring
Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses.
97
/100
09
S
Super Mario Odyssey
Explore incredible places far from the Mushroom Kingdom as you join Mario and his new ally Cappy on a massive, globe-trotting 3D adventure. Use amazing new abilities, like the power to capture and control objects, animals, and enemies to collect Power Moons so you can power up the Odyssey airship and save Princess Peach from Bowser’s wedding plans!
97
/100
10
S
Undertale
A small child falls into the Underground, where monsters have long been banished by humans and are hunting every human that they find. The player controls the child as they try to make it back to the Surface through hostile environments, all the while engaging with a turn-based combat system with puzzle-solving and bullet hell elements, as well as other unconventional game mechanics.
96
/100
11
S
God of War
96
/100
12
God of War III
96
/100
13
S
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
96
/100
14
LittleBigPlanet
96
/100
15
S
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
96
/100
16
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
95
/100
17
S
Divinity: Original Sin 2
95
/100
18
S
Final Fantasy X
95
/100
19
SoulCalibur II
95
/100
20
God of War Ragnarök
95
/100
21
Return of the Obra Dinn
95
/100
22
S
Metaphor: ReFantazio
94
/100
23
B
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
94
/100
24
S
Super Mario 64
94
/100
25
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition
94
/100
26
Persona 5 Royal
94
/100
27
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
94
/100
28
Journey
94
/100
29
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
94
/100
30
S
Persona 5
94
/100
31
S
Hades
94
/100
32
EarthBound
93
/100
33
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
93
/100
34
Monster Hunter: World
93
/100
35
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
93
/100
36
S
BioShock Infinite
93
/100
37
S
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
93
/100
38
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
93
/100
39
Dwarf Fortress
93
/100
40
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
93
/100
41
S
God of War II
93
/100
42
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
93
/100
43
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
92
/100
44
A
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
92
/100
45
S
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
92
/100
46
The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt - Complete Edition
92
/100
47
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
92
/100
48
S
Split Fiction
92
/100
49
Final Fantasy XII
92
/100
50
Final Fantasy XVI
92
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best fantasy game?
Super Mario World currently tops the ranking with a score of 100/100 across 1,964 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.