# Tier - top 10 of every genre ranking

> The current top 10 of each genre ranking published on Tier (https://www.yourtier.com/best), as plain data. Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, weighted by the number of ratings behind it. Methodology: https://www.yourtier.com/methodology.

Generated on 2026-10-25. Rankings last rebuilt on 2026-10-25. Each row: rank, title, release year, critic score out of 100 with the number of ratings behind it, and the Tier community grade when at least 5 Tier ratings back it.

## Best RPG games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/rpg

1. [FINAL FANTASY VI](https://www.yourtier.com/games/final-fantasy-vi) (1994) - critic score 100/100 from 772 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [Pokémon FireRed Version](https://www.yourtier.com/games/pokemon-firered-version) (2004) - critic score 100/100 from 560 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
3. [Suikoden II](https://www.yourtier.com/games/suikoden-ii-2014) (1998) - critic score 100/100 from 115 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild) (2017) - critic score 98/100 from 2,998 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess) (2006) - critic score 98/100 from 102 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [Elden Ring](https://www.yourtier.com/games/elden-ring) (2022) - critic score 97/100 from 2,323 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate); Tier community grade S from 6 Tier ratings
7. [Undertale](https://www.yourtier.com/games/undertale) (2015) - critic score 96/100 from 1,894 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [God of War](https://www.yourtier.com/games/god-of-war) (2018) - critic score 96/100 from 3,609 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate); Tier community grade A from 6 Tier ratings
9. [Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story](https://www.yourtier.com/games/mario-luigi-bowser-s-inside-story) (2009) - critic score 96/100 from 149 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [Mass Effect 2](https://www.yourtier.com/games/mass-effect-2) (2010) - critic score 96/100 from 2,790 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)

## Best Shooter games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/shooter

1. [Unreal Tournament](https://www.yourtier.com/games/unreal-tournament) (1999) - critic score 100/100 from 288 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence](https://www.yourtier.com/games/metal-gear-solid-3-subsistence) (2005) - critic score 98/100 from 352 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
3. [The Last Of Us Remastered](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-last-of-us-remastered) (2014) - critic score 97/100 from 1,699 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [Gears of War 3](https://www.yourtier.com/games/gears-of-war-3) (2011) - critic score 97/100 from 353 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain](https://www.yourtier.com/games/metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain) (2015) - critic score 96/100 from 1,184 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [The Last of Us Part II](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-last-of-us-part-ii) (2020) - critic score 95/100 from 1,815 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
7. [TimeSplitters 2](https://www.yourtier.com/games/timesplitters-2) (2002) - critic score 95/100 from 139 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [The Orange Box](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-orange-box) (2008) - critic score 94/100 from 328 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
9. [Medal of Honor: Frontline](https://www.yourtier.com/games/medal-of-honor-frontline) (2002) - critic score 93/100 from 128 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker](https://www.yourtier.com/games/metal-gear-solid-peace-walker) (2010) - critic score 93/100 from 232 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)

## Best Horror games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/tag/horror

1. [Super Castlevania IV](https://www.yourtier.com/games/super-castlevania-iv) (1991) - critic score 100/100 from 194 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [The Last Of Us Remastered](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-last-of-us-remastered) (2014) - critic score 97/100 from 1,699 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
3. [Gears of War 3](https://www.yourtier.com/games/gears-of-war-3) (2011) - critic score 97/100 from 353 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [Undertale](https://www.yourtier.com/games/undertale) (2015) - critic score 96/100 from 1,894 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [The Last of Us Part II](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-last-of-us-part-ii) (2020) - critic score 95/100 from 1,815 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-binding-of-isaac-rebirth) (2014) - critic score 95/100 from 557 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
7. [TimeSplitters 2](https://www.yourtier.com/games/timesplitters-2) (2002) - critic score 95/100 from 139 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2](https://www.yourtier.com/games/legacy-of-kain-soul-reaver-2) (2001) - critic score 95/100 from 107 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
9. [Return of the Obra Dinn](https://www.yourtier.com/games/return-of-the-obra-dinn) (2018) - critic score 95/100 from 507 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [Doki Doki Literature Club!](https://www.yourtier.com/games/doki-doki-literature-club) (2017) - critic score 94/100 from 541 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)

## Best Platformer games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/platformer

1. [Super Mario World](https://www.yourtier.com/games/super-mario-world) (1990) - critic score 100/100 from 2,049 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [Super Metroid](https://www.yourtier.com/games/super-metroid) (1994) - critic score 100/100 from 1,085 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
3. [Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island](https://www.yourtier.com/games/super-mario-world-2-yoshi-s-island) (1995) - critic score 100/100 from 732 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee](https://www.yourtier.com/games/oddworld-abes-oddysee) (1997) - critic score 100/100 from 257 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [Super Castlevania IV](https://www.yourtier.com/games/super-castlevania-iv) (1991) - critic score 100/100 from 194 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom](https://www.yourtier.com/games/spongebob-squarepants-battle-for-bikini-bottom) (2003) - critic score 100/100 from 129 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
7. [Super Mario Galaxy](https://www.yourtier.com/games/super-mario-galaxy) (2007) - critic score 99/100 from 1,307 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [Super Mario Odyssey](https://www.yourtier.com/games/super-mario-odyssey) (2017) - critic score 97/100 from 1,884 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
9. [ICO](https://www.yourtier.com/games/ico) (2001) - critic score 97/100 from 300 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [Super Mario Galaxy 2](https://www.yourtier.com/games/super-mario-galaxy-2) (2010) - critic score 96/100 from 952 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)

## Best Survival games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/tag/survival

1. [Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence](https://www.yourtier.com/games/metal-gear-solid-3-subsistence) (2005) - critic score 98/100 from 352 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [The Last Of Us Remastered](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-last-of-us-remastered) (2014) - critic score 97/100 from 1,699 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
3. [The Last of Us Part II](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-last-of-us-part-ii) (2020) - critic score 95/100 from 1,815 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [The Last of Us Part II](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-last-of-us-part-2) (2020) - critic score 93/100 from 2,058 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [Dwarf Fortress](https://www.yourtier.com/games/dwarf-fortress) (2006) - critic score 93/100 from 94 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [Resident Evil 2](https://www.yourtier.com/games/resident-evil-2-2019) (2019) - critic score 93/100 from 1,440 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate); Tier community grade A from 7 Tier ratings
7. [Alan Wake 2](https://www.yourtier.com/games/alan-wake-2) (2023) - critic score 93/100 from 337 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [Sanitarium](https://www.yourtier.com/games/sanitarium) (1998) - critic score 92/100 from 95 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
9. [The Last of Us](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-last-of-us) (2013) - critic score 92/100 from 3,611 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [S.T.A.L.K.E.R. G.A.M.M.A.](https://www.yourtier.com/games/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-g-a-m-m-a) (2018) - critic score 91/100 from 278 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)

## Best Strategy games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/strategy

1. [Advance Wars](https://www.yourtier.com/games/advance-wars) (2001) - critic score 100/100 from 140 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [Mini Metro](https://www.yourtier.com/games/mini-metro) (2015) - critic score 100/100 from 137 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
3. [Sid Meier's Civilization IV](https://www.yourtier.com/games/sid-meiers-civilization-iv) (2005) - critic score 95/100 from 308 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [Company of Heroes](https://www.yourtier.com/games/company-of-heroes) (2006) - critic score 95/100 from 253 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [Satisfactory](https://www.yourtier.com/games/satisfactory) (2024) - critic score 95/100 from 211 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos](https://www.yourtier.com/games/warcraft-iii-reign-of-chaos) (2002) - critic score 93/100 from 1,682 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
7. [StarCraft II](https://www.yourtier.com/games/starcraft-2) (2010) - critic score 93/100 from 824 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness](https://www.yourtier.com/games/warcraft-ii-tides-of-darkness) (1995) - critic score 92/100 from 384 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
9. [Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos](https://www.yourtier.com/games/warcraft-3-reign-of-chaos) (2002) - critic score 92/100 from 1,422 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [Age of Empires II: Age of Kings](https://www.yourtier.com/games/age-of-empires-ii-age-of-kings) (1999) - critic score 92/100 from 451 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)

## Best Adventure games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/adventure

1. [God of War III](https://www.yourtier.com/games/god-of-war-iii) (2010) - critic score 96/100 from 809 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition](https://www.yourtier.com/games/grand-theft-auto-iv-complete-edition) (2010) - critic score 95/100 from 103 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
3. [OKAMI HD](https://www.yourtier.com/games/okami-hd-da-shen-jue-jing-ban) (2017) - critic score 92/100 from 357 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [Batman: Arkham Knight](https://www.yourtier.com/games/batman-arkham-knight) (2015) - critic score 92/100 from 1,528 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [Batman: Arkham City](https://www.yourtier.com/games/batman-arkham-city) (2011) - critic score 91/100 from 2,706 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition](https://www.yourtier.com/games/batman-arkham-city-goty) (2012) - critic score 91/100 from 1,476 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
7. [God of War: Ghost of Sparta](https://www.yourtier.com/games/god-of-war-ghost-of-sparta) (2010) - critic score 91/100 from 270 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [Devil May Cry 5](https://www.yourtier.com/games/devil-may-cry-5) (2019) - critic score 90/100 from 562 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
9. [Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice](https://www.yourtier.com/games/sekiro-shadows-die-twice) (2019) - critic score 90/100 from 1,409 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [Marvel's Spider-Man](https://www.yourtier.com/games/marvel-s-spider-man) (2018) - critic score 90/100 from 2,178 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)

## Best Racing games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/racing

1. [Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec](https://www.yourtier.com/games/gran-turismo-3-a-spec) (2001) - critic score 100/100 from 138 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [Grand Theft Auto III](https://www.yourtier.com/games/grand-theft-auto-iii) (2001) - critic score 95/100 from 1,629 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
3. [Driver (1999)](https://www.yourtier.com/games/driver) (1999) - critic score 95/100 from 232 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [Forza Horizon 5](https://www.yourtier.com/games/forza-horizon-5) (2021) - critic score 94/100 from 359 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [Grand Theft Auto: Vice City](https://www.yourtier.com/games/grand-theft-auto-vice-city) (2002) - critic score 94/100 from 3,175 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas](https://www.yourtier.com/games/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas) (2004) - critic score 93/100 from 4,095 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate); Tier community grade S from 10 Tier ratings
7. [Burnout Paradise](https://www.yourtier.com/games/burnout-paradise) (2008) - critic score 93/100 from 519 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [Burnout 3: Takedown](https://www.yourtier.com/games/burnout-3-takedown) (2004) - critic score 93/100 from 224 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
9. [Mario Kart 8 Deluxe](https://www.yourtier.com/games/mario-kart-8-deluxe) (2017) - critic score 93/100 from 625 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [Mario Kart World](https://www.yourtier.com/games/mario-kart-world) (2025) - critic score 92/100 from 132 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)

## Best Puzzle games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/puzzle

1. [The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-to-the-past) (1991) - critic score 100/100 from 1,732 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-sequel) (2023) - critic score 95/100 from 932 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
3. [The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-oracle-of-ages) (2001) - critic score 95/100 from 173 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [Return of the Obra Dinn](https://www.yourtier.com/games/return-of-the-obra-dinn) (2018) - critic score 95/100 from 507 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [God of War](https://www.yourtier.com/games/god-of-war-549) (2005) - critic score 93/100 from 1,065 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-oracle-of-seasons) (2001) - critic score 93/100 from 200 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
7. [Maniac Mansion: Day of the Tentacle](https://www.yourtier.com/games/maniac-mansion-day-of-the-tentacle) (1993) - critic score 93/100 from 81 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword) (2011) - critic score 93/100 from 399 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
9. [The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-between-worlds) (2013) - critic score 92/100 from 721 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [Sanitarium](https://www.yourtier.com/games/sanitarium) (1998) - critic score 92/100 from 95 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)

## Best Fighting games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/fighting

1. [Super Smash Bros. Melee](https://www.yourtier.com/games/super-smash-bros-melee) (2001) - critic score 100/100 from 1,111 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [Street Fighter II' Turbo](https://www.yourtier.com/games/street-fighter-ii-turbo) (1993) - critic score 100/100 from 115 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
3. [Super Smash Bros. for Wii U](https://www.yourtier.com/games/super-smash-bros-for-wii-u) (2014) - critic score 95/100 from 331 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [SoulCalibur II](https://www.yourtier.com/games/soulcalibur-ii) (2002) - critic score 95/100 from 192 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [Superfighters Deluxe](https://www.yourtier.com/games/superfighters-deluxe-10039) (2018) - critic score 93/100 from 84 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [Street Fighter 6](https://www.yourtier.com/games/street-fighter-6) (2023) - critic score 93/100 from 117 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
7. [Super Smash Bros. Brawl](https://www.yourtier.com/games/super-smash-bros-brawl) (2008) - critic score 91/100 from 599 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [Tekken 5](https://www.yourtier.com/games/tekken-5) (2005) - critic score 90/100 from 273 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
9. [Tekken 2 (1995)](https://www.yourtier.com/games/tekken-2) (1995) - critic score 90/100 from 202 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes](https://www.yourtier.com/games/marvel-vs-capcom-clash-of-super-heroes) (1998) - critic score 90/100 from 120 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)

## Best MMO games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/tag/mmo

1. [Guild Wars](https://www.yourtier.com/games/guild-wars) (2005) - critic score 90/100 from 115 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [The Lord of the Rings Online](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-lord-of-the-rings-online-3092) (2007) - critic score 90/100 from 128 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
3. [Path of Exile 2](https://www.yourtier.com/games/path-of-exile-2) (2024) - critic score 88/100 from 218 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [Albion Online](https://www.yourtier.com/games/albion-online) (2017) - critic score 88/100 from 151 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [Star Citizen](https://www.yourtier.com/games/star-citizen-1595) (2013) - critic score 86/100 from 98 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [World of Warcraft](https://www.yourtier.com/games/world-of-warcraft) (2004) - critic score 86/100 from 897 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
7. [Final Fantasy XIV Online](https://www.yourtier.com/games/final-fantasy-xiv-online) (2013) - critic score 85/100 from 239 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [Tom Clancy's The Division 2](https://www.yourtier.com/games/tom-clancy-s-the-division-2) (2019) - critic score 85/100 from 306 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
9. [Star Wars: The Old Republic](https://www.yourtier.com/games/star-wars-the-old-republic) (2011) - critic score 85/100 from 245 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [Once Human](https://www.yourtier.com/games/once-human) (2024) - critic score 84/100 from 92 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)

## Best Roguelike games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/tag/roguelike

1. [The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-binding-of-isaac-rebirth) (2014) - critic score 95/100 from 557 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [Hades](https://www.yourtier.com/games/hades) (2020) - critic score 94/100 from 1,775 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate); Tier community grade B from 6 Tier ratings
3. [Hades II](https://www.yourtier.com/games/hades-ii) (2025) - critic score 93/100 from 174 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [Dwarf Fortress](https://www.yourtier.com/games/dwarf-fortress) (2006) - critic score 93/100 from 94 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [Dave the Diver](https://www.yourtier.com/games/dave-the-diver-203722) (2023) - critic score 93/100 from 186 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [Slay the Spire](https://www.yourtier.com/games/slay-the-spire) (2019) - critic score 93/100 from 543 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
7. [Vampire Survivors](https://www.yourtier.com/games/vampire-survivors) (2022) - critic score 91/100 from 391 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [Balatro](https://www.yourtier.com/games/balatro) (2024) - critic score 91/100 from 405 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
9. [Blue Prince](https://www.yourtier.com/games/blue-prince) (2025) - critic score 91/100 from 129 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [Spelunky](https://www.yourtier.com/games/spelunky) (2012) - critic score 91/100 from 189 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)

## Best Sports games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/sports

1. [Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2](https://www.yourtier.com/games/tony-hawk-s-pro-skater-1-2) (2020) - critic score 89/100 from 122 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3](https://www.yourtier.com/games/tony-hawks-pro-skater-3) (2001) - critic score 88/100 from 278 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
3. [Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2](https://www.yourtier.com/games/tony-hawks-pro-skater-12) (2020) - critic score 88/100 from 233 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2](https://www.yourtier.com/games/tony-hawk-s-pro-skater-2) (2000) - critic score 87/100 from 421 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [FIFA 17](https://www.yourtier.com/games/ea-sports-fifa-17) (2016) - critic score 87/100 from 260 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [skate.](https://www.yourtier.com/games/skate) (2010) - critic score 86/100 from 81 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
7. [FIFA Soccer 10](https://www.yourtier.com/games/fifa-soccer-10) (2009) - critic score 86/100 from 111 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [FIFA Soccer 13](https://www.yourtier.com/games/fifa-soccer-13) (2012) - critic score 85/100 from 215 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
9. [Pro Evolution Soccer 2010](https://www.yourtier.com/games/pes-2010) (2009) - critic score 85/100 from 99 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [Skate 3](https://www.yourtier.com/games/skate-3) (2010) - critic score 84/100 from 142 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)

## Best Simulation games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/simulation

1. [Unpacking](https://www.yourtier.com/games/unpacking) (2021) - critic score 92/100 from 245 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [The Exit 8](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-exit-8) (2023) - critic score 92/100 from 80 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
3. [Pony Island](https://www.yourtier.com/games/pony-island) (2016) - critic score 92/100 from 151 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [Bully](https://www.yourtier.com/games/bully) (2006) - critic score 92/100 from 364 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [Sunflower Land](https://www.yourtier.com/games/sunflower-land) (2022) - critic score 92/100 from 91 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [Animal Crossing: New Horizons](https://www.yourtier.com/games/animal-crossing-new-horizons) (2020) - critic score 90/100 from 500 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
7. [Animal Crossing: New Horizons](https://www.yourtier.com/games/animal-crossing-2019) (2020) - critic score 90/100 from 771 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [Animal Crossing: New Leaf](https://www.yourtier.com/games/animal-crossing-new-leaf) (2012) - critic score 88/100 from 260 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
9. [Visage](https://www.yourtier.com/games/visage) (2020) - critic score 87/100 from 92 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [The Alters](https://www.yourtier.com/games/the-alters) (2025) - critic score 87/100 from 86 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)

## Best Visual Novel games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/visual-novel

1. [Doki Doki Literature Club!](https://www.yourtier.com/games/doki-doki-literature-club) (2017) - critic score 94/100 from 541 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [Professor Layton and the Unwound Future](https://www.yourtier.com/games/professor-layton-and-the-unwound-future-1399) (2008) - critic score 93/100 from 100 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
3. [Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors](https://www.yourtier.com/games/nine-hours-nine-persons-nine-doors) (2009) - critic score 90/100 from 199 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [Neon White](https://www.yourtier.com/games/neon-white) (2022) - critic score 89/100 from 127 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [Persona 3 Portable](https://www.yourtier.com/games/persona-3-portable) (2009) - critic score 88/100 from 130 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony](https://www.yourtier.com/games/danganronpa-v3-killing-harmony) (2017) - critic score 88/100 from 210 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
7. [Professor Layton and the Curious Village](https://www.yourtier.com/games/layton-curious-village-in-hd) (2007) - critic score 88/100 from 201 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [Pyre](https://www.yourtier.com/games/pyre) (2017) - critic score 86/100 from 131 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
9. [AI: The Somnium Files](https://www.yourtier.com/games/ai-the-somnium-files) (2019) - critic score 86/100 from 120 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You](https://www.yourtier.com/games/orwell-keeping-an-eye-on-you) (2016) - critic score 86/100 from 139 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)

## Best Card & Board Game games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/card-board-game

1. [Slay the Spire](https://www.yourtier.com/games/slay-the-spire) (2019) - critic score 93/100 from 543 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [Balatro](https://www.yourtier.com/games/balatro) (2024) - critic score 91/100 from 405 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
3. [Ticket to Ride](https://www.yourtier.com/games/ticket-to-ride) (2009) - critic score 91/100 from 117 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [Final Fantasy VIII](https://www.yourtier.com/games/final-fantasy-viii) (1999) - critic score 90/100 from 526 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [Hearthstone](https://www.yourtier.com/games/hearthstone) (2014) - critic score 88/100 from 727 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales](https://www.yourtier.com/games/thronebreaker-the-witcher-tales) (2018) - critic score 86/100 from 187 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
7. [Gwent: The Witcher Card Game](https://www.yourtier.com/games/gwent-the-witcher-card-game) (2018) - critic score 85/100 from 189 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [Marvel Snap](https://www.yourtier.com/games/marvel-snap) (2022) - critic score 85/100 from 116 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
9. [Loop Hero](https://www.yourtier.com/games/loop-hero) (2021) - critic score 85/100 from 159 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [Magic: The Gathering Arena](https://www.yourtier.com/games/magic-the-gathering-arena) (2018) - critic score 84/100 from 113 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)

## Best Action games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/action

1. [God of War (2018)](https://www.yourtier.com/games/god-of-war-2018) (2018) - critic score 94/100 from 5,227 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [Unreal Tournament 2004: Editor's Choice Edition](https://www.yourtier.com/games/unreal-tournament-2004-editors-choice-edition) (2004) - critic score 93/100 from 165 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
3. [Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception](https://www.yourtier.com/games/uncharted-3-drakes-deception) (2011) - critic score 92/100 from 1,960 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [NieR:Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition](https://www.yourtier.com/games/nier-automata-game-of-the-yorha-edition) (2019) - critic score 91/100 from 152 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood](https://www.yourtier.com/games/assassins-creed-brotherhood-2) (2010) - critic score 88/100 from 1,743 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven](https://www.yourtier.com/games/mafia-the-city-of-lost-heaven) (2002) - critic score 88/100 from 1,320 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
7. [Diablo III: Eternal Collection](https://www.yourtier.com/games/diablo-iii-eternal-collection) (2017) - critic score 88/100 from 332 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag](https://www.yourtier.com/games/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag) (2013) - critic score 85/100 from 2,671 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
9. [Dying Light: The Following](https://www.yourtier.com/games/dying-light-the-following) (2016) - critic score 81/100 from 113 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [Assassin’s Creed III](https://www.yourtier.com/games/assassins-creed-iii-2) (2012) - critic score 80/100 from 2,200 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)

## Best Arcade games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/arcade

1. [WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!](https://www.yourtier.com/games/warioware-inc-mega-microgame) (2003) - critic score 90/100 from 113 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time](https://www.yourtier.com/games/ratchet-and-clank-a-crack-in-time) (2009) - critic score 87/100 from 105 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
3. [Mega Man Legacy Collection / ロックマン クラシックス コレクション](https://www.yourtier.com/games/mega-man-legacy-collection-2) (2015) - critic score 85/100 from 155 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [Ms. Pac-Man](https://www.yourtier.com/games/ms-pac-man-7452) (1982) - critic score 84/100 from 93 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [Fruit Ninja](https://www.yourtier.com/games/fruit-ninja-1684) (2010) - critic score 83/100 from 113 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [Arkanoid](https://www.yourtier.com/games/arkanoid) (1986) - critic score 80/100 from 112 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
7. [Streets of Rage 2](https://www.yourtier.com/games/streets-of-rage-2) (1992) - critic score 80/100 from 204 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project](https://www.yourtier.com/games/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-iii-the-manhattan-pro) (1991) - critic score 79/100 from 81 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
9. [Pac-Man](https://www.yourtier.com/games/pac-man) (1980) - critic score 79/100 from 266 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [Streets of Rage 3](https://www.yourtier.com/games/streets-of-rage-3) (1994) - critic score 78/100 from 103 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)

## Best Music games

Ranking: https://www.yourtier.com/best/music

1. [Rock Band 2](https://www.yourtier.com/games/rock-band-2) (2008) - critic score 93/100 from 113 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
2. [Guitar Hero II](https://www.yourtier.com/games/guitar-hero-2) (2006) - critic score 92/100 from 175 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
3. [AudioSurf](https://www.yourtier.com/games/audiosurf) (2008) - critic score 90/100 from 143 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
4. [Guitar Hero](https://www.yourtier.com/games/guitar-hero) (2005) - critic score 89/100 from 120 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
5. [Tetris Effect: Connected](https://www.yourtier.com/games/tetris-effect-connected) (2020) - critic score 89/100 from 84 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
6. [Tetris Effect](https://www.yourtier.com/games/tetris-effect) (2018) - critic score 88/100 from 87 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
7. [Crypt of the NecroDancer](https://www.yourtier.com/games/crypt-of-the-necrodancer) (2015) - critic score 88/100 from 167 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
8. [Hi-Fi Rush](https://www.yourtier.com/games/hi-fi-rush) (2023) - critic score 86/100 from 192 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
9. [Metal: Hellsinger](https://www.yourtier.com/games/metal-hellsinger) (2022) - critic score 86/100 from 88 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)
10. [Beat Saber](https://www.yourtier.com/games/beat-saber) (2018) - critic score 85/100 from 191 ratings (IGDB/Metacritic aggregate)