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Best games of 2026

The 10 best games released in 2026, ranked from 1,849 critic and player ratings.

The best game of 2026 is Resident Evil Requiem, with a critic score of 90/100 — 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: 2026.
  • 10 games are listed on this page, carrying 1,849 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 10

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01 Resident Evil Requiem A Resident Evil Requiem 2026 · 352 ratings · 6 Tier votes Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth entry in the Resident Evil series. Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core. 90 /100
02 Pragmata S Pragmata 2026 · 149 ratings · 3 Tier votes Pragmata is a science fiction action-adventure game set in a near-future environment. The story follows Hugh and his android companion Diana as they navigate a lunar research station. Gameplay incorporates action elements alongside mechanics involving interaction with systems within the environment. 88 /100
03 Crimson Desert Crimson Desert 2026 · 133 ratings Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel. Embark on a journey as the Greymane Kliff and restore what has been lost. Explore uncharted lands, fight against threats that stand in your way, and discover the wonders the world has in store. 86 /100
04 Forza Horizon 6 B Forza Horizon 6 2026 · 107 ratings · 1 Tier vote Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Japan in over 550 real-world cars and become a racing Legend at the Horizon Festival. Start your journey as a tourist and explore a world full of hit music and Japanese culture. Build a Valley Estate, acquire awe-inspiring homes, and display your prized car collection in fully Customizable Garages. Cruise the roads with your friends and join Car Meets around Japan, unleash your imagination with EventLab and build together in Horizon CoLab. 90 /100
05 007 First Light S 007 First Light 2026 · 204 ratings · 2 Tier votes 007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Players follow James Bond as a young, resourceful, and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training program and discover an origin story of the world's most famous spy. 83 /100
06 Reanimal Reanimal 2026 · 94 ratings The creators of Little Nightmares I & II have returned to take you on a darker, more terrifying journey than ever before. In this horror adventure game, a brother & sister go through hell to rescue their missing friends and escape the island that they used to call home. 81 /100
07 Valheim B Valheim 2026 · 325 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 6% Valheim is a brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally-generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct longhouses, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin! 90 /100
08 Meccha Chameleon Meccha Chameleon 2026 · 85 ratings Paint yourself to blend in! "Meccha Chameleon" is a new-sensation hide-and-seek game where you paint your white body to mimic the stage. Spot, pose, and "artistic skill" are keys to survival. Deceive Seekers with techniques that put chameleons to shame! Supports public matches and streaming. 82 /100
09 Hytale A Hytale 2026 · 95 ratings · 1 Tier vote Hytale combines the scope of a sandbox with the depth of a roleplaying game, immersing players in a procedurally generated world where teetering towers and deep dungeons promise rich rewards throughout their adventures. Hytale supports everything from block-by-block construction to scripting and minigame creation, delivered using easy to use and powerful tools. 80 /100
10 Palworld A Palworld 2026 · 305 ratings · 1 Tier vote Palworld is a multiplayer, open-world survival crafting game where you can befriend and collect mysterious creatures called "Pal" in a vast world! Make your Pals fight, build, farm, and work in factories. 70 /100

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game of 2026?

Resident Evil Requiem currently tops the ranking with a score of 90/100 across 352 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.