Best games
Best games of 2019
The 135 best games released in 2019, ranked from 24,532 critic and player ratings.
The best game of 2019 is Persona 5 Royal, with a critic score of 94/100 — 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: 2019.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 24,532 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
Persona 5 Royal
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
A
Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2 is a remake of 1998's Resident Evil 2. The game was not developed with the intent of improving the original, but rather a reimagining of the original story with redesigned maps, characters and story elements. Gameplay mechanics are more similar to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard though with the use of an over-the-shoulder camera.
91
/100
03
C
Disco Elysium
Disco Elysium is a role-playing game developed and published by ZA/UM. It is set in the fictional city of Revachol, where players assume the role of an amnesiac detective investigating a murder case. The game emphasises dialogue and skill-based choices, with character attributes represented by internal voices that influence decisions and interactions. Its narrative explores themes of politics, philosophy, and personal identity, and it is known for its unconventional gameplay and deep storytelling.
91
/100
Persona 5 Royal
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
A
Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2 is a remake of 1998's Resident Evil 2. The game was not developed with the intent of improving the original, but rather a reimagining of the original story with redesigned maps, characters and story elements. Gameplay mechanics are more similar to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard though with the use of an over-the-shoulder camera.
91
/100
03
C
Disco Elysium
Disco Elysium is a role-playing game developed and published by ZA/UM. It is set in the fictional city of Revachol, where players assume the role of an amnesiac detective investigating a murder case. The game emphasises dialogue and skill-based choices, with character attributes represented by internal voices that influence decisions and interactions. Its narrative explores themes of politics, philosophy, and personal identity, and it is known for its unconventional gameplay and deep storytelling.
91
/100
04
NieR:Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition
91
/100
05
Devil May Cry 5
Devil May Cry 5 is a brand-new entry in the legendary over-the-top action series Devil May Cry. The game features three playable characters, each with a radically different stylish combat play style as they take on the city overrun with demons. Developed with Capcom’s in-house proprietary RE engine, the series continues to achieve new heights in fidelity with graphics that utilize photorealistic character designs and stunning lighting and environmental effects.
90
/100
06
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Carve your own clever path to vengeance as you come face-to-face with larger than life foes in FromSoftware's dark and twisted adventure set in feudal Japan. Unleash an arsenal of deadly prosthetic tools and ninja abilities, while blending stealth, vertical traversal, and visceral combat. Survive a relentless and bloody confrontation on a quest to restore your honor and save the one you're sworn to protect.
90
/100
07
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and Koei Tecmo for the Nintendo Switch. Players take the role of a professor at Garreg Mach Monastery, where they teach and guide one of three student houses. Gameplay combines turn-based battles, character development, exploration, and relationship-building.
89
/100
08
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
89
/100
09
Super Mario Maker 2
A side-scrolling Mario adventure that unleashes the creative potential of Super Mario Maker 2 awaits in Story Mode, which contains over 100 built-in courses. And in Course Maker, a wide range of parts, tools, and more are available so you can construct your own courses. Want coin-shooting cannons? Bowser riding on a giant Goomba? Cat Mario sliding down slopes to take out an army of baddies? Go for it! You call the shots. Pass a Joy-Con controller to a partner to build co-operatively on a single system!
88
/100
10
Gears 5
From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever, with five thrilling modes and the deepest campaign yet. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.
88
/100
11
S
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)
87
/100
12
Astral Chain
87
/100
13
F1 2019
87
/100
14
Slay the Spire
86
/100
15
Baba Is You
86
/100
16
Luigi's Mansion 3
86
/100
17
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
86
/100
18
AI: The Somnium Files
86
/100
19
The Outer Worlds
86
/100
20
MLB The Show 19
86
/100
21
Tom Clancy's The Division 2
85
/100
22
Cadence of Hyrule
85
/100
23
Dragon Quest Builders 2
85
/100
24
Katana Zero
85
/100
25
Outer Wilds
85
/100
26
Death Stranding
84
/100
27
A
Control
84
/100
28
Ape Out
84
/100
29
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered
84
/100
30
Tetris 99
84
/100
31
Manifold Garden
84
/100
32
DiRT Rally 2.0
83
/100
33
Wargroove
83
/100
34
Ring Fit Adventure
83
/100
35
Children of Morta
83
/100
36
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
83
/100
37
Anno 1800
83
/100
38
Pokémon Sword
82
/100
39
Untitled Goose Game
82
/100
40
C
Mortal Kombat 11
82
/100
41
Kingdom Hearts III
82
/100
42
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
82
/100
43
eFootball PES 2020
82
/100
44
ISLANDERS
82
/100
45
Observation
82
/100
46
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
82
/100
47
Sayonara Wild Hearts
81
/100
48
S
Metro Exodus
81
/100
49
B
Borderlands 3
81
/100
50
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
81
/100
NieR:Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition
91
/100
05
Devil May Cry 5
Devil May Cry 5 is a brand-new entry in the legendary over-the-top action series Devil May Cry. The game features three playable characters, each with a radically different stylish combat play style as they take on the city overrun with demons. Developed with Capcom’s in-house proprietary RE engine, the series continues to achieve new heights in fidelity with graphics that utilize photorealistic character designs and stunning lighting and environmental effects.
90
/100
06
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Carve your own clever path to vengeance as you come face-to-face with larger than life foes in FromSoftware's dark and twisted adventure set in feudal Japan. Unleash an arsenal of deadly prosthetic tools and ninja abilities, while blending stealth, vertical traversal, and visceral combat. Survive a relentless and bloody confrontation on a quest to restore your honor and save the one you're sworn to protect.
90
/100
07
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and Koei Tecmo for the Nintendo Switch. Players take the role of a professor at Garreg Mach Monastery, where they teach and guide one of three student houses. Gameplay combines turn-based battles, character development, exploration, and relationship-building.
89
/100
08
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
89
/100
09
Super Mario Maker 2
A side-scrolling Mario adventure that unleashes the creative potential of Super Mario Maker 2 awaits in Story Mode, which contains over 100 built-in courses. And in Course Maker, a wide range of parts, tools, and more are available so you can construct your own courses. Want coin-shooting cannons? Bowser riding on a giant Goomba? Cat Mario sliding down slopes to take out an army of baddies? Go for it! You call the shots. Pass a Joy-Con controller to a partner to build co-operatively on a single system!
88
/100
10
Gears 5
From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever, with five thrilling modes and the deepest campaign yet. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.
88
/100
11
S
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)
87
/100
12
Astral Chain
87
/100
13
F1 2019
87
/100
14
Slay the Spire
86
/100
15
Baba Is You
86
/100
16
Luigi's Mansion 3
86
/100
17
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
86
/100
18
AI: The Somnium Files
86
/100
19
The Outer Worlds
86
/100
20
MLB The Show 19
86
/100
21
Tom Clancy's The Division 2
85
/100
22
Cadence of Hyrule
85
/100
23
Dragon Quest Builders 2
85
/100
24
Katana Zero
85
/100
25
Outer Wilds
85
/100
26
Death Stranding
84
/100
27
A
Control
84
/100
28
Ape Out
84
/100
29
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered
84
/100
30
Tetris 99
84
/100
31
Manifold Garden
84
/100
32
DiRT Rally 2.0
83
/100
33
Wargroove
83
/100
34
Ring Fit Adventure
83
/100
35
Children of Morta
83
/100
36
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
83
/100
37
Anno 1800
83
/100
38
Pokémon Sword
82
/100
39
Untitled Goose Game
82
/100
40
C
Mortal Kombat 11
82
/100
41
Kingdom Hearts III
82
/100
42
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
82
/100
43
eFootball PES 2020
82
/100
44
ISLANDERS
82
/100
45
Observation
82
/100
46
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
82
/100
47
Sayonara Wild Hearts
81
/100
48
S
Metro Exodus
81
/100
49
B
Borderlands 3
81
/100
50
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
81
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best game of 2019?
Persona 5 Royal currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 644 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.