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Best PC games of 2020
The 182 best PC games released in 2020, ranked from 17,660 critic and player ratings.
The best PC game of 2020 is Hades, with a critic score of 94/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
02
A
Hades
93
/100
03
Half-Life: Alyx
93
/100
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
02
A
Hades
93
/100
03
Half-Life: Alyx
93
/100
04
Ghost of Tsushima
Uncover the hidden wonders of Tsushima in this open-world action adventure. Forge a new path and wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima. Challenge opponents with your katana, master the bow to eliminate distant threats, develop stealth tactics to ambush enemies in order to win over the mongols.
92
/100
05
Crusader Kings III
Crusader Kings III is the newest generation in the medieval role-playing grand strategy game series Crusader Kings. Expand and improve your realm, whether a mighty kingdom or modest county. Use marriage, diplomacy and war to increase your power and prestige in a meticulously detailed map that stretches from Spain to India, Scandinavia to Central Africa.
91
/100
06
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a platform-adventure game that combines exploration, traversal, and combat within an interconnected world. Designed in a Metroidvania style, it focuses on navigating varied environments, uncovering hidden areas, and acquiring abilities that expand movement and progression options. The game features a system of upgrades and spirit-based skills that support different playstyles, along with environmental challenges and encounters that require timing and precision. Its presentation emphasizes detailed animation and a cohesive audiovisual design that supports both exploration and gameplay.
91
/100
07
Spelunky 2
90
/100
08
Persona 4 Golden
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders. Now available on modern platforms, the world-renowned Persona 4 Golden promises unforgettable adventures, meaningful bonds, and heartwarming experiences.
90
/100
09
Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelike action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss as part of the Hades formed ‘Grim Squad’. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset. Get ready to unleash hell! Combining furious run ‘n’ gun action and deep, roguelike mechanics, Neon Abyss pits you as a member of the ‘Grim Squad’ – a task force set-up by Hades himself to infiltrate the Abyss and defeat the New Gods. Death is not the end as every time you die, you’ll find yourself more empowered than before.
90
/100
10
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
89
/100
11
B
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
89
/100
12
Tetris Effect: Connected
89
/100
13
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
88
/100
14
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
88
/100
15
F1 2020
88
/100
16
The Last Campfire
88
/100
17
Black Mesa
88
/100
18
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
19
Wasteland 3
87
/100
20
S
Final Fantasy VII
87
/100
21
Observer: System Redux
86
/100
22
Doom Eternal
86
/100
23
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
86
/100
24
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
86
/100
25
Monster Train
86
/100
26
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
27
Until You Fall
86
/100
28
Desperados III
86
/100
29
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
86
/100
30
Factorio
86
/100
31
Microsoft Flight Simulator
85
/100
32
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
85
/100
33
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
85
/100
34
Nioh 2
85
/100
35
Monster Sanctuary
85
/100
36
Spiritfarer
84
/100
37
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
84
/100
38
Paradise Killer
84
/100
39
Gears Tactics
84
/100
40
Art of Rally
83
/100
41
Genshin Impact
83
/100
42
Legends of Runeterra
83
/100
43
Fortnite
83
/100
44
Streets of Rage 4
83
/100
45
Carto
82
/100
46
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
82
/100
47
Ghostrunner
82
/100
48
Control Ultimate Edition
82
/100
49
The Pedestrian
82
/100
50
Creaks
82
/100
Ghost of Tsushima
Uncover the hidden wonders of Tsushima in this open-world action adventure. Forge a new path and wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima. Challenge opponents with your katana, master the bow to eliminate distant threats, develop stealth tactics to ambush enemies in order to win over the mongols.
92
/100
05
Crusader Kings III
Crusader Kings III is the newest generation in the medieval role-playing grand strategy game series Crusader Kings. Expand and improve your realm, whether a mighty kingdom or modest county. Use marriage, diplomacy and war to increase your power and prestige in a meticulously detailed map that stretches from Spain to India, Scandinavia to Central Africa.
91
/100
06
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a platform-adventure game that combines exploration, traversal, and combat within an interconnected world. Designed in a Metroidvania style, it focuses on navigating varied environments, uncovering hidden areas, and acquiring abilities that expand movement and progression options. The game features a system of upgrades and spirit-based skills that support different playstyles, along with environmental challenges and encounters that require timing and precision. Its presentation emphasizes detailed animation and a cohesive audiovisual design that supports both exploration and gameplay.
91
/100
07
Spelunky 2
90
/100
08
Persona 4 Golden
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders. Now available on modern platforms, the world-renowned Persona 4 Golden promises unforgettable adventures, meaningful bonds, and heartwarming experiences.
90
/100
09
Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelike action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss as part of the Hades formed ‘Grim Squad’. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset. Get ready to unleash hell! Combining furious run ‘n’ gun action and deep, roguelike mechanics, Neon Abyss pits you as a member of the ‘Grim Squad’ – a task force set-up by Hades himself to infiltrate the Abyss and defeat the New Gods. Death is not the end as every time you die, you’ll find yourself more empowered than before.
90
/100
10
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
89
/100
11
B
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
89
/100
12
Tetris Effect: Connected
89
/100
13
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
88
/100
14
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
88
/100
15
F1 2020
88
/100
16
The Last Campfire
88
/100
17
Black Mesa
88
/100
18
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
19
Wasteland 3
87
/100
20
S
Final Fantasy VII
87
/100
21
Observer: System Redux
86
/100
22
Doom Eternal
86
/100
23
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
86
/100
24
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
86
/100
25
Monster Train
86
/100
26
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
27
Until You Fall
86
/100
28
Desperados III
86
/100
29
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
86
/100
30
Factorio
86
/100
31
Microsoft Flight Simulator
85
/100
32
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
85
/100
33
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
85
/100
34
Nioh 2
85
/100
35
Monster Sanctuary
85
/100
36
Spiritfarer
84
/100
37
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
84
/100
38
Paradise Killer
84
/100
39
Gears Tactics
84
/100
40
Art of Rally
83
/100
41
Genshin Impact
83
/100
42
Legends of Runeterra
83
/100
43
Fortnite
83
/100
44
Streets of Rage 4
83
/100
45
Carto
82
/100
46
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
82
/100
47
Ghostrunner
82
/100
48
Control Ultimate Edition
82
/100
49
The Pedestrian
82
/100
50
Creaks
82
/100
FAQ
What is the best PC game of 2020?
Hades currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 1,644 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.