Best games
Best games of 2017
The 200 best games released in 2017, ranked from 35,951 critic and player ratings.
The best game of 2017 is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, with a critic score of 98/100 — 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.
- 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: 2017.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 35,951 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
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
02
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
03
S
Divinity: Original Sin 2
Divinity: Original Sin II is a single- and multiplayer top-down, party-based role-playing game with pen & paper RPG-like levels of freedom. It features turn-based combat, a strong focus on systematic gameplay and a well-grounded narrative.
95
/100
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
02
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
03
S
Divinity: Original Sin 2
Divinity: Original Sin II is a single- and multiplayer top-down, party-based role-playing game with pen & paper RPG-like levels of freedom. It features turn-based combat, a strong focus on systematic gameplay and a well-grounded narrative.
95
/100
04
Doki Doki Literature Club!
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
94
/100
05
Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
93
/100
06
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!
93
/100
07
OKAMI HD
92
/100
08
DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Dragon Quest XI continues the gameplay of previous games in the series, in which players explore worlds and fight against various monsters, including the ability to explore high areas. Before entering battle, players can also toggle between the 3D and 2D graphical styles. The game features the series' traditional turn-based battle system.
91
/100
09
SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig 2 takes you on a platform mining adventure forged in Metroidvania flames. When an old trading town is struck by mysterious earthquakes, it’s up to a lone steambot and her unlikely companion to uncover what trembling terrors lie beneath. Dig your way underground and explore vivid worlds riddled with treasure, secrets and traps. Combat dangerous enemies at every turn of the underworld’s twisted paths, including shadowy creatures and the haunted remains of an ancient electrical threat. Upgrade your gear to forge deeper into the earth and take on bigger challenges. Swing across large chasms with your Hookshot and fly through caves with the Jet Engine! And finally, learn the truth about your long lost friend…
89
/100
10
Nex Machina
From the collaboration between Housemarque (Resogun, Alienation, Matterfall), and Robotron and Smash TV legendary creator Eugene Jarvis comes Nex Machina, an explosive arcade experience created with competition in mind.
89
/100
11
F1 2017
89
/100
12
B
Horizon Zero Dawn
89
/100
13
Figment
89
/100
14
Night in the Woods
88
/100
15
A
Hollow Knight
88
/100
16
Injustice 2
88
/100
17
Nioh
88
/100
18
Diablo III: Eternal Collection
88
/100
19
West of Loathing
88
/100
20
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
88
/100
21
Metroid: Samus Returns
88
/100
22
B
Cuphead
87
/100
23
What Remains of Edith Finch
87
/100
24
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
87
/100
25
Pyre
86
/100
26
S
NieR:Automata
86
/100
27
A
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
86
/100
28
Oxygen Not Included
86
/100
29
Total War: WARHAMMER II
86
/100
30
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 +2.5 ReMIX
86
/100
31
Zero Escape: The Nonary Games
86
/100
32
Assassin's Creed Origins
86
/100
33
NieR: Automata
86
/100
34
Yakuza Kiwami 2
85
/100
35
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
85
/100
36
B
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
85
/100
37
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
85
/100
38
Sonic Mania
85
/100
39
WipEout Omega Collection
85
/100
40
Monument Valley 2
85
/100
41
StarCraft: Remastered
85
/100
42
Tekken 7
85
/100
43
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
84
/100
44
Pokémon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
84
/100
45
Splatoon 2
84
/100
46
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition
84
/100
47
Nioh: Complete Edition
84
/100
48
Thimbleweed Park
84
/100
49
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Future Tone
84
/100
50
Pro Evolution Soccer 2018
84
/100
Doki Doki Literature Club!
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
94
/100
05
Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
93
/100
06
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!
93
/100
07
OKAMI HD
92
/100
08
DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Dragon Quest XI continues the gameplay of previous games in the series, in which players explore worlds and fight against various monsters, including the ability to explore high areas. Before entering battle, players can also toggle between the 3D and 2D graphical styles. The game features the series' traditional turn-based battle system.
91
/100
09
SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig 2 takes you on a platform mining adventure forged in Metroidvania flames. When an old trading town is struck by mysterious earthquakes, it’s up to a lone steambot and her unlikely companion to uncover what trembling terrors lie beneath. Dig your way underground and explore vivid worlds riddled with treasure, secrets and traps. Combat dangerous enemies at every turn of the underworld’s twisted paths, including shadowy creatures and the haunted remains of an ancient electrical threat. Upgrade your gear to forge deeper into the earth and take on bigger challenges. Swing across large chasms with your Hookshot and fly through caves with the Jet Engine! And finally, learn the truth about your long lost friend…
89
/100
10
Nex Machina
From the collaboration between Housemarque (Resogun, Alienation, Matterfall), and Robotron and Smash TV legendary creator Eugene Jarvis comes Nex Machina, an explosive arcade experience created with competition in mind.
89
/100
11
F1 2017
89
/100
12
B
Horizon Zero Dawn
89
/100
13
Figment
89
/100
14
Night in the Woods
88
/100
15
A
Hollow Knight
88
/100
16
Injustice 2
88
/100
17
Nioh
88
/100
18
Diablo III: Eternal Collection
88
/100
19
West of Loathing
88
/100
20
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
88
/100
21
Metroid: Samus Returns
88
/100
22
B
Cuphead
87
/100
23
What Remains of Edith Finch
87
/100
24
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
87
/100
25
Pyre
86
/100
26
S
NieR:Automata
86
/100
27
A
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
86
/100
28
Oxygen Not Included
86
/100
29
Total War: WARHAMMER II
86
/100
30
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 +2.5 ReMIX
86
/100
31
Zero Escape: The Nonary Games
86
/100
32
Assassin's Creed Origins
86
/100
33
NieR: Automata
86
/100
34
Yakuza Kiwami 2
85
/100
35
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
85
/100
36
B
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
85
/100
37
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
85
/100
38
Sonic Mania
85
/100
39
WipEout Omega Collection
85
/100
40
Monument Valley 2
85
/100
41
StarCraft: Remastered
85
/100
42
Tekken 7
85
/100
43
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
84
/100
44
Pokémon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
84
/100
45
Splatoon 2
84
/100
46
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition
84
/100
47
Nioh: Complete Edition
84
/100
48
Thimbleweed Park
84
/100
49
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Future Tone
84
/100
50
Pro Evolution Soccer 2018
84
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best game of 2017?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild currently tops the ranking with a score of 98/100 across 2,839 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.