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Best PC games of 2018
The 206 best PC games released in 2018, ranked from 28,996 critic and player ratings.
The best PC game of 2018 is God of War, with a critic score of 96/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
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
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
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
94
/100
05
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
06
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
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
Into the Breach
90
/100
09
Tetris Effect
90
/100
10
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
11
Lethal League Blaze
90
/100
12
Monster Hunter: World
89
/100
13
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
89
/100
14
Wandersong
89
/100
15
Dead Cells
88
/100
16
Alto's Odyssey
88
/100
17
Football Manager 2019
88
/100
18
Dragon Ball FighterZ
87
/100
19
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice VR Edition
87
/100
20
Two Point Hospital
87
/100
21
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
86
/100
22
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
86
/100
23
The Forest
86
/100
24
Iconoclasts
86
/100
25
Florence
86
/100
26
The Room 4: Old Sins
86
/100
27
STEINS;GATE ELITE
86
/100
28
Octopath Traveler
85
/100
29
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
85
/100
30
Frostpunk
85
/100
31
Beat Saber
85
/100
32
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game
85
/100
33
428: Shibuya Scramble
85
/100
34
Just Shapes & Beats
85
/100
35
Katamari Damacy Reroll
85
/100
36
Dark Souls: Remastered
84
/100
37
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
84
/100
38
The Messenger
84
/100
39
FAR: Lone Sails
84
/100
40
F1 2018
84
/100
41
Magic: The Gathering Arena
84
/100
42
Moss
84
/100
43
Destiny 2: Forsaken
84
/100
44
Guacamelee! 2
84
/100
45
Kenshi
84
/100
46
Burnout Paradise Remastered
84
/100
47
Chuchel
83
/100
48
Subnautica
83
/100
49
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
83
/100
50
The Banner Saga 3
83
/100
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
94
/100
05
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
06
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
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
Into the Breach
90
/100
09
Tetris Effect
90
/100
10
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
11
Lethal League Blaze
90
/100
12
Monster Hunter: World
89
/100
13
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
89
/100
14
Wandersong
89
/100
15
Dead Cells
88
/100
16
Alto's Odyssey
88
/100
17
Football Manager 2019
88
/100
18
Dragon Ball FighterZ
87
/100
19
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice VR Edition
87
/100
20
Two Point Hospital
87
/100
21
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
86
/100
22
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
86
/100
23
The Forest
86
/100
24
Iconoclasts
86
/100
25
Florence
86
/100
26
The Room 4: Old Sins
86
/100
27
STEINS;GATE ELITE
86
/100
28
Octopath Traveler
85
/100
29
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
85
/100
30
Frostpunk
85
/100
31
Beat Saber
85
/100
32
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game
85
/100
33
428: Shibuya Scramble
85
/100
34
Just Shapes & Beats
85
/100
35
Katamari Damacy Reroll
85
/100
36
Dark Souls: Remastered
84
/100
37
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
84
/100
38
The Messenger
84
/100
39
FAR: Lone Sails
84
/100
40
F1 2018
84
/100
41
Magic: The Gathering Arena
84
/100
42
Moss
84
/100
43
Destiny 2: Forsaken
84
/100
44
Guacamelee! 2
84
/100
45
Kenshi
84
/100
46
Burnout Paradise Remastered
84
/100
47
Chuchel
83
/100
48
Subnautica
83
/100
49
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
83
/100
50
The Banner Saga 3
83
/100
FAQ
What is the best PC 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.