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Best GameCube games of 2003
The 30 best GameCube games released in 2003, ranked from 5,535 critic and player ratings.
The best GameCube game of 2003 is SSX 3, with a critic score of 93/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
SSX 3
93
/100
02
Beyond Good & Evil
Beyond Good & Evil is an action-adventure game with elements of puzzle-solving and stealth-based games. The player controls the protagonist, Jade, from a third-person perspective. Jade can run, move stealthily, jump over obstacles and pits, climb ladders, push or bash doors and objects, and flatten herself against walls. As Jade, the player investigates a number of installations in search of the truth about a war with an alien threat.
91
/100
03
Tony Hawk's Underground
90
/100
SSX 3
93
/100
02
Beyond Good & Evil
Beyond Good & Evil is an action-adventure game with elements of puzzle-solving and stealth-based games. The player controls the protagonist, Jade, from a third-person perspective. Jade can run, move stealthily, jump over obstacles and pits, climb ladders, push or bash doors and objects, and flatten herself against walls. As Jade, the player investigates a number of installations in search of the truth about a war with an alien threat.
91
/100
03
Tony Hawk's Underground
90
/100
04
Viewtiful Joe (2003)
90
/100
05
F-Zero GX
89
/100
06
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
The Mushroom Kingdom just got a whole lot more hectic as Mario and friends double up for furious kart racing. This time around, each kart holds two racers that can switch places at any time, so choose from a huge cast of favorites and pair them up any way you see fit. The character in front handles the driving duties, while the character in the rear doles out damage with six normal items and eight special items that only specific characters can use. Get ready for some intense multiplayer mayhem with your favorite characters, including Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong, Peach, Bowser, and Koopa.
85
/100
07
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Deceived by the treacherous Vizier, I was led to unleash the Sands of Time curse upon the Sultan's kingdom. With little but an ancient dagger and a devious princess to aid me, I must undo my fatal mistake. Mine is a fight for survival… not glory. • Reverse, accelerate, and slow time itself with the almighty Sands of Time. • Master the Prince's speed, agility, and ferocious fighting skills. • Explore and survive the vast kingdoms of medieval Persia.
84
/100
08
Need for Speed: Underground
82
/100
09
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
82
/100
10
Broken Sword 3 - The Sleeping Dragon
82
/100
11
Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2
80
/100
12
Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc
73
/100
13
The Simpsons: Hit & Run
73
/100
14
XIII
72
/100
15
Neighbours from Hell
72
/100
16
Worms 3D
72
/100
17
True Crime: Streets of LA
72
/100
18
The Hulk
71
/100
19
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom
71
/100
20
Freedom Fighters
70
/100
21
Neighbours from Hell: Revenge Is a Sweet Game
69
/100
22
Mario Party 5
69
/100
23
Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup
68
/100
24
Medal of Honor: Rising Sun
68
/100
25
Sonic Heroes
67
/100
26
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003)
65
/100
27
Enter the Matrix
60
/100
28
Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut
57
/100
29
X2: Wolverine's Revenge
56
/100
30
Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death
55
/100
Viewtiful Joe (2003)
90
/100
05
F-Zero GX
89
/100
06
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
The Mushroom Kingdom just got a whole lot more hectic as Mario and friends double up for furious kart racing. This time around, each kart holds two racers that can switch places at any time, so choose from a huge cast of favorites and pair them up any way you see fit. The character in front handles the driving duties, while the character in the rear doles out damage with six normal items and eight special items that only specific characters can use. Get ready for some intense multiplayer mayhem with your favorite characters, including Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong, Peach, Bowser, and Koopa.
85
/100
07
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Deceived by the treacherous Vizier, I was led to unleash the Sands of Time curse upon the Sultan's kingdom. With little but an ancient dagger and a devious princess to aid me, I must undo my fatal mistake. Mine is a fight for survival… not glory. • Reverse, accelerate, and slow time itself with the almighty Sands of Time. • Master the Prince's speed, agility, and ferocious fighting skills. • Explore and survive the vast kingdoms of medieval Persia.
84
/100
08
Need for Speed: Underground
82
/100
09
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
82
/100
10
Broken Sword 3 - The Sleeping Dragon
82
/100
11
Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2
80
/100
12
Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc
73
/100
13
The Simpsons: Hit & Run
73
/100
14
XIII
72
/100
15
Neighbours from Hell
72
/100
16
Worms 3D
72
/100
17
True Crime: Streets of LA
72
/100
18
The Hulk
71
/100
19
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom
71
/100
20
Freedom Fighters
70
/100
21
Neighbours from Hell: Revenge Is a Sweet Game
69
/100
22
Mario Party 5
69
/100
23
Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup
68
/100
24
Medal of Honor: Rising Sun
68
/100
25
Sonic Heroes
67
/100
26
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003)
65
/100
27
Enter the Matrix
60
/100
28
Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut
57
/100
29
X2: Wolverine's Revenge
56
/100
30
Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death
55
/100
FAQ
What is the best GameCube game of 2003?
SSX 3 currently tops the ranking with a score of 93/100 across 41 ratings. Ranking 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.