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Best Adventure games of 2018
The 143 best Adventure games released in 2018, ranked from 32,472 critic and player ratings.
The best Adventure game of 2018 is God of War, with a critic score of 96/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
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God of War
God of War is the sequel to God of War III as well as a continuation of the canon God of War chronology. Unlike previous installments, this game focuses on Norse mythology and follows an older and more seasoned Kratos and his son Atreus in the years since the third game. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
96
/100
02
Return of the Obra Dinn
In this 1-bit first-person mystery game, a merchant ship called the Obra Dinn has appeared at a London harbor, years after being declared lost at sea. As an insurance adjuster, the player must examine the ship for clues.
95
/100
03
A
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age.
94
/100
S
God of War
God of War is the sequel to God of War III as well as a continuation of the canon God of War chronology. Unlike previous installments, this game focuses on Norse mythology and follows an older and more seasoned Kratos and his son Atreus in the years since the third game. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
96
/100
02
Return of the Obra Dinn
In this 1-bit first-person mystery game, a merchant ship called the Obra Dinn has appeared at a London harbor, years after being declared lost at sea. As an insurance adjuster, the player must examine the ship for clues.
95
/100
03
A
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age.
94
/100
04
Monster Hunter: World
Welcome to a new world! Take on the role of a hunter and slay ferocious monsters in a living, breathing ecosystem where you can use the landscape and its diverse inhabitants to get the upper hand. Hunt alone or in co-op with up to three other players, and use materials collected from fallen foes to craft new gear and take on even bigger, badder beasts!
93
/100
05
Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
91
/100
06
Shadow of the Colossus (2018)
91
/100
07
Forza Horizon 4
Dynamic seasons change everything at the world’s greatest automotive festival. Go it alone or team up with others to explore beautiful and historic Britain in a shared open world. Collect, modify and drive over 450 cars. Race, stunt, create and explore – choose your own path to become a Horizon Superstar.
90
/100
08
Astro Bot Rescue Mission
90
/100
09
We Were Here Too
We Were Here Too is an online only, first-person cooperative adventure set in a fictional medieval castle. The survivors find themselves in a drastically different scenario. One is trapped in what seems like a royal court, while the other finds themselves in an abandoned tomb. Once again, all they have is a walkie-talkie, with a familiar voice on the other end. Do you have what it takes to survive the castle… together with your friend?
90
/100
10
A
Marvel's Spider-Man
Starring the world’s most iconic Super Hero, Spider-Man features the acrobatic abilities, improvisation and web-slinging that the wall-crawler is famous for, while also introducing elements never-before-seen in a Spider-Man game. From traversing with parkour and utilizing the environment, to new combat and blockbuster set pieces, it’s Spider-Man unlike any you’ve played before.
90
/100
11
Monster Hunter: World
89
/100
12
Wandersong
89
/100
13
Dead Cells
88
/100
14
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice VR Edition
87
/100
15
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
86
/100
16
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
86
/100
17
The Forest
86
/100
18
Iconoclasts
86
/100
19
Florence
86
/100
20
The Room 4: Old Sins
86
/100
21
STEINS;GATE ELITE
86
/100
22
Octopath Traveler
85
/100
23
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
85
/100
24
428: Shibuya Scramble
85
/100
25
Katamari Damacy Reroll
85
/100
26
Dark Souls: Remastered
84
/100
27
The Messenger
84
/100
28
FAR: Lone Sails
84
/100
29
Moss
84
/100
30
Destiny 2: Forsaken
84
/100
31
Guacamelee! 2
84
/100
32
Kenshi
84
/100
33
Burnout Paradise Remastered
84
/100
34
Chuchel
83
/100
35
Subnautica
83
/100
36
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
83
/100
37
Kingdom Two Crowns
83
/100
38
Octopath Traveler
82
/100
39
Judgment
82
/100
40
Moonlighter
82
/100
41
Life Is Strange 2
82
/100
42
Gris
81
/100
43
Lost Ark
81
/100
44
CrossCode
81
/100
45
Unravel Two
81
/100
46
Donut County
80
/100
47
Far Cry 5
80
/100
48
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
80
/100
49
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
80
/100
50
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Eevee!
80
/100
Monster Hunter: World
Welcome to a new world! Take on the role of a hunter and slay ferocious monsters in a living, breathing ecosystem where you can use the landscape and its diverse inhabitants to get the upper hand. Hunt alone or in co-op with up to three other players, and use materials collected from fallen foes to craft new gear and take on even bigger, badder beasts!
93
/100
05
Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
91
/100
06
Shadow of the Colossus (2018)
91
/100
07
Forza Horizon 4
Dynamic seasons change everything at the world’s greatest automotive festival. Go it alone or team up with others to explore beautiful and historic Britain in a shared open world. Collect, modify and drive over 450 cars. Race, stunt, create and explore – choose your own path to become a Horizon Superstar.
90
/100
08
Astro Bot Rescue Mission
90
/100
09
We Were Here Too
We Were Here Too is an online only, first-person cooperative adventure set in a fictional medieval castle. The survivors find themselves in a drastically different scenario. One is trapped in what seems like a royal court, while the other finds themselves in an abandoned tomb. Once again, all they have is a walkie-talkie, with a familiar voice on the other end. Do you have what it takes to survive the castle… together with your friend?
90
/100
10
A
Marvel's Spider-Man
Starring the world’s most iconic Super Hero, Spider-Man features the acrobatic abilities, improvisation and web-slinging that the wall-crawler is famous for, while also introducing elements never-before-seen in a Spider-Man game. From traversing with parkour and utilizing the environment, to new combat and blockbuster set pieces, it’s Spider-Man unlike any you’ve played before.
90
/100
11
Monster Hunter: World
89
/100
12
Wandersong
89
/100
13
Dead Cells
88
/100
14
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice VR Edition
87
/100
15
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
86
/100
16
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
86
/100
17
The Forest
86
/100
18
Iconoclasts
86
/100
19
Florence
86
/100
20
The Room 4: Old Sins
86
/100
21
STEINS;GATE ELITE
86
/100
22
Octopath Traveler
85
/100
23
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
85
/100
24
428: Shibuya Scramble
85
/100
25
Katamari Damacy Reroll
85
/100
26
Dark Souls: Remastered
84
/100
27
The Messenger
84
/100
28
FAR: Lone Sails
84
/100
29
Moss
84
/100
30
Destiny 2: Forsaken
84
/100
31
Guacamelee! 2
84
/100
32
Kenshi
84
/100
33
Burnout Paradise Remastered
84
/100
34
Chuchel
83
/100
35
Subnautica
83
/100
36
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
83
/100
37
Kingdom Two Crowns
83
/100
38
Octopath Traveler
82
/100
39
Judgment
82
/100
40
Moonlighter
82
/100
41
Life Is Strange 2
82
/100
42
Gris
81
/100
43
Lost Ark
81
/100
44
CrossCode
81
/100
45
Unravel Two
81
/100
46
Donut County
80
/100
47
Far Cry 5
80
/100
48
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
80
/100
49
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
80
/100
50
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Eevee!
80
/100
FAQ
What is the best Adventure game of 2018?
God of War currently tops the ranking with a score of 96/100 across 3,380 ratings. It holds a S grade from the Tier community — updated augustus 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.