Discover the Ultimate Top 50 Games of the 2010s According to Metacritic

Prepare to be surprised by the game that clinched the top spot.

Metacritic, the renowned review aggregator, has unveiled its ranking of the best video games released from 2010 through 2019. This list only includes games with at least 15 reviews, and for titles available on multiple platforms, the version with the highest number of reviews was considered.

Interestingly, the highest honor goes to Super Mario Galaxy 2 for the Nintendo Wii, a sequel to the 2007 platformer. It achieved an impressive score of 97 out of 100, matching the scores of the entire top five, which also features two PS4 blockbusters (GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2) and two beloved Switch titles (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey).

While Metacritic hasn't explicitly stated their tie-breaking criteria, it appears rankings were influenced by the number of reviews and the ratio of positive to neutral or negative feedback. For example, Super Mario Galaxy 2 garnered 87 reviews, all positive, whereas Breath of the Wild had 109 reviews with 3 mixed, placing it slightly lower.

Here’s the top 10 lineup:

1. Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii)

2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch)

3. Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4)

4. Grand Theft Auto V (PS4)

5. Super Mario Odyssey (Switch)

6. Mass Effect 2 (Xbox 360)

7. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Xbox 360)

8. The Last of Us (PS3)

9. The Last of Us Remastered (PS4)

10. Red Dead Redemption (Xbox 360)

Notably, the first PC game to appear in this ranking is BioShock Infinite at 15th place, a well-deserved position.

Ranking from 11 to 50 includes:

11. Portal 2 (Xbox 360)

12. God of War (PS4)

13. Batman: Arkham City (Xbox 360)

14. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (3DS)

15. BioShock Infinite (PC)

16. Pac-Man Championship Edition DX (Xbox 360)

17. Divinity: Original Sin II (PC)

18. Super Mario 3D World (Wii U)

19. Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC)

20. Persona 4 Golden (PS Vita)

21. Persona 5 (PS4)

22. Mass Effect 3 (Xbox 360)

23. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (PS4)

24. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii)

25. Rock Band 3 (Xbox 360)

26. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (PS4)

27. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Switch)

28. INSIDE (Xbox One)

29. Forza Horizon 4 (Xbox One)

30. God of War III (PS3)

31. Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception (PS3)

32. Bloodborne (PS4)

33. Celeste (Switch)

34. Super Street Fighter IV (PS3)

35. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PS4)

36. Undertale (PC)

37. Fire Emblem: Awakening (3DS)

38. Divinity: Original Sin II — Definitive Edition (PS4)

39. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Wii U)

40. Journey (PS3)

41. Xenoblade Chronicles (Wii)

42. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch)

43. The ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection (PS3)

44. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Blood and Wine (PC)

45. LittleBigPlanet 2 (PS3)

46. Overwatch (PC)

47. Bayonetta 2 (Wii U)

48. Forza Horizon 3 (Xbox One)

49. Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers (PC)

50. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition (Switch)

Bonus: The Ultimate Ranking of Rankings

Metacritic also compiled a meta-ranking based on ten best game lists published by various outlets, including VG247. Points were allocated as follows: first place earned 3 points, second place 2 points, and positions 3 to 10 or inclusion in smaller lists earned 1 point. Lists with 11 to 20 titles without ranked positions granted 0.5 points. The results are:

1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017) — 19 points

2. Minecraft (2011) — 8 points

3. Mass Effect 2 (2011) — 7 points

4. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015) — 6 points

5–7. Grand Theft Auto V (2014) — 5.5 points

5–7. Dark Souls (2011) — 5.5 points

5–7. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011) — 5.5 points

8. The Last of Us (2013) — 4.5 points

9–11. Fortnite (2017) — 3.5 points

9–11. God of War (2018) — 3.5 points

9–11. Red Dead Redemption (2010) — 3.5 points

Do you agree with this ranking? Which game would you crown as the best? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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