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Best games of 2014

The 120 best games released in 2014, ranked from 22,097 critic and player ratings.

The best game of 2014 is The Last Of Us Remastered, with a critic score of 97/100 — updated November 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.
  • 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: 2014.
  • 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 22,097 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 50

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01 The Last Of Us Remastered A The Last Of Us Remastered 2014 · 1,701 ratings · 5 Tier votes · finished by 32% The Last of Us Remastered is an updated release of the PS3 game The Last of Us. It is identical to the PS3 version but runs at a 1080p resolution and incorporates character models with a higher resolution. There are also improved shadows and lighting, upgraded textures, 60 frames per second and other types of improvements. In addition to the base game, two map packs and the expansion The Last of Us: Left Behind are included. 97 /100
02 Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 2014 · 334 ratings Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is the fourth console-based entry in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of fighting games. With an even larger roster of fighters than its predecessors and the introduction eight player battles, Smash for Wii U continues to add to the formula that gamers have loved since 1999. 95 /100
03 Bayonetta 2 Bayonetta 2 2014 · 237 ratings The witching hour strikes again. Brimming with intricate battles that take place in, on and all over epic set pieces, Bayonetta 2 finds our sassy heroine battling angels and demons in unearthly beautiful HD. You’re bound to love how it feels to string together combos with unimaginable weapons and to summon demons using Bayonetta’s Umbran Weave in this frantic stylized action game. 91 /100
04 Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove 2014 · 322 ratings · finished by 23% 91 /100
05 Mario Kart 8 S Mario Kart 8 2014 · 678 ratings · 1 Tier vote Turn your racing experience upside down! Nintendo’s Mario Kart franchise comes to the Wii U console in full HD, introducing new racing circuit designs and anti-gravity karts that will have players driving upside down. And for the first time, all of Bowser’s seven Koopalings are playable characters-- get a taste of being bad on the race track by playing as Iggy, Larry, Lemmy, Ludwig, Morton, Roy and Wendy. Players will also enjoy a variety of series-favorite features, including the return of 12-player online competitive play, hang-gliders, underwater racing and motorbikes. 91 /100
06 Dark Souls II S Dark Souls II 2014 · 854 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 28% Dark Souls II is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in March 2014. Set in the kingdom of Drangleic, players control the Bearer of the Curse, seeking to cure their undead curse. The game features challenging combat, deep lore, and a dark, atmospheric world. It introduces new mechanics like dual-wielding and a flexible character progression system, with improved multiplayer options for cooperative and PvP play. The online servers were shut down on March 31st, 2024. 90 /100
07 Monument Valley Monument Valley 2014 · 231 ratings In Monument Valley, the player leads the player-character princess Ida through mazes of optical illusions and impossible objects, which are referred to as "sacred geometry" in-game, as she journeys to be forgiven for something. The game is presented in isometric view, and the player interacts with the environment to find hidden passages as Ida progresses to the map's exit. Each of the ten levels has a different central mechanic. Interactions include moving platforms and pillar animals, and creating bridges. The player is indirectly cued through the game by design elements like color, and directly cued by crow people, who block Ida's path. Critics compared the game's visual style to a vibrant M. C. Escher drawing and Echochrome. The game includes a camera mode where the player can roam the level to compose screenshots. It includes filters à la Instagram. 90 /100
08 Rise of Nations: Extended Edition Rise of Nations: Extended Edition 2014 · 181 ratings · finished by 8% 89 /100
09 Shovel Knight Shovel Knight 2014 · 530 ratings · finished by 21% Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose weapon whose techniques have now been lost to the ages. Always honest and helpful, Shovel Knight is a shining example of the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly! But, between Shovel Knight and his beloved stands a cadre of villainous knights. These terrible foes, known as The Order of No Quarter, have been dispatched to prevent Shovel Knight from reaching the Enchantress, and will pursue their mission at any cost. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, crazy bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you! 89 /100
10 Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 2014 · 229 ratings During your adventure, you will battle Team Magma in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Team Aqua in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Team Magma seeks to increase the land, while Team Aqua wishes to increase the seas. In order to bring about these grand plans, each will turn to the power of a Legendary Pokémon: Groudon or Kyogre. Team Magma pursues Groudon, while Team Aqua goes after Kyogre. What could be driving them to such lengths? 88 /100
11 Hearthstone Hearthstone 2014 · 729 ratings 88 /100
12 Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition C Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition 2014 · 163 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 15% 88 /100
13 Metro 2033 Redux Metro 2033 Redux 2014 · 380 ratings · finished by 24% 88 /100
14 Dragon Age: Inquisition A Dragon Age: Inquisition 2014 · 1,083 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 22% 88 /100
15 Tales from the Borderlands Tales from the Borderlands 2014 · 581 ratings · finished by 24% 88 /100
16 Child of Light Child of Light 2014 · 371 ratings · finished by 16% 88 /100
17 The Talos Principle The Talos Principle 2014 · 476 ratings · finished by 13% 87 /100
18 The Last of Us: Left Behind The Last of Us: Left Behind 2014 · 345 ratings 87 /100
19 Diablo III: Reaper of Souls Diablo III: Reaper of Souls 2014 · 908 ratings · finished by 31% 87 /100
20 World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor 2014 · 128 ratings 87 /100
21 TowerFall Ascension TowerFall Ascension 2014 · 90 ratings · finished by 7% 87 /100
22 Divinity: Original Sin Divinity: Original Sin 2014 · 250 ratings · finished by 10% 87 /100
23 Far Cry 4 A Far Cry 4 2014 · 1,175 ratings · 4 Tier votes · finished by 31% 86 /100
24 Forza Horizon 2 B Forza Horizon 2 2014 · 137 ratings · 3 Tier votes · finished by 14% 86 /100
25 Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition 2014 · 130 ratings · finished by 7% 86 /100
26 Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS 2014 · 198 ratings 86 /100
27 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth S The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth 2014 · 557 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 13% 86 /100
28 Halo: The Master Chief Collection Halo: The Master Chief Collection 2014 · 300 ratings · finished by 8% 86 /100
29 Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze 2014 · 154 ratings 86 /100
30 Alien: Isolation S Alien: Isolation 2014 · 723 ratings · 1 Tier vote 86 /100
31 Transistor Transistor 2014 · 487 ratings · finished by 17% 85 /100
32 Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor S Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor 2014 · 1,400 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 23% · 13 h to beat 84 /100
33 Titanfall Titanfall 2014 · 247 ratings · finished by 17% 84 /100
34 Nidhogg Nidhogg 2014 · 112 ratings · finished by 11% 84 /100
35 Metro Redux Metro Redux 2014 · 159 ratings 83 /100
36 Duck Game Duck Game 2014 · 110 ratings · finished by 7% 83 /100
37 Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth 2014 · 107 ratings · finished by 9% 82 /100
38 The Vanishing of Ethan Carter The Vanishing of Ethan Carter 2014 · 391 ratings · finished by 19% 82 /100
39 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy 2014 · 96 ratings · finished by 17% 82 /100
40 Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Shantae and the Pirate's Curse 2014 · 103 ratings · finished by 6% 82 /100
41 Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker 2014 · 125 ratings 82 /100
42 This War of Mine This War of Mine 2014 · 405 ratings · finished by 11% 82 /100
43 Elite: Dangerous Elite: Dangerous 2014 · 186 ratings · finished by 2% 82 /100
44 The Banner Saga The Banner Saga 2014 · 278 ratings · finished by 16% 82 /100
45 Sunset Overdrive Sunset Overdrive 2014 · 169 ratings · finished by 11% 82 /100
46 FIFA 15 FIFA 15 2014 · 268 ratings · finished by 13% 81 /100
47 Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Omega Ruby Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Omega Ruby 2014 · 248 ratings 81 /100
48 Watch Dogs B Watch Dogs 2014 · 1,167 ratings · 6 Tier votes · finished by 31% 81 /100
49 South Park: The Stick of Truth A South Park: The Stick of Truth 2014 · 1,233 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 28% 80 /100
50 Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare B Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare 2014 · 631 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 33% 80 /100

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By platform

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game of 2014?

The Last Of Us Remastered currently tops the ranking with a score of 97/100 across 1,701 ratings. It holds a A grade from the Tier community — 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.