Best Video Games of the Decade (2010-19)

  • by Jason Dietz, Metacritic Features Editor
  • Publish Date: December 6, 2019
  • Comments: ↓ 31 user comments

Part 1: Highest-scoring games of the 2010s

This section will be updated periodically throughout the end of the year.
Last update: January 4, 2020

These games have the highest Metascores out of all titles released from 2010-19. Games must have reviews from at least 15 critics to qualify for inclusion. If a game was released on multiple platforms, we are only including the version with the most reviews in our database.

Game/Platform/Year Score
1Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii, 2010)97
2The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch, 2017)97
3Red Dead Redemption 2 (PlayStation 4, 2018)97
4Grand Theft Auto V (PlayStation 4, 2014)97
5Super Mario Odyssey (Switch, 2017)97
6Mass Effect 2 (Xbox 360, 2010)96
7The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Xbox 360, 2011)96
8The Last of Us (PlayStation 3, 2013)95
9The Last of Us Remastered (PlayStation 4, 2014)95
10Red Dead Redemption (Xbox 360, 2010)95
11Portal 2 (Xbox 360, 2011)95
12God of War (PlayStation 4, 2018)94
13Batman: Arkham City (Xbox 360, 2011)94
14The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (3DS, 2011)94
15BioShock Infinite (PC, 2013)94
16Pac-Man Championship Edition DX (Xbox 360, 2010)93
17Divinity: Original Sin II (PC, 2017)93
18Super Mario 3D World (Wii U, 2013)93
19Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC, 2010)93
20Minecraft (PC, 2011)93
21Persona 4 Golden (PlayStation Vita, 2012)93
22Persona 5 (PlayStation 4, 2017)93
23Mass Effect 3 (Xbox 360, 2012)93
24Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (PlayStation 4, 2015)93
25The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii, 2011)93
26Rock Band 3 (Xbox 360, 2010)93
27Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (PlayStation 4, 2016)93
28Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Switch, 2018)93
29INSIDE (Xbox One, 2016)93
30Forza Horizon 4 (Xbox One, 2018)92
31God of War III (PlayStation 3, 2010)92
32Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (PlayStation 3, 2011)92
33Bloodborne (PlayStation 4, 2015)92
34Celeste (Switch, 2018)92
35Super Street Fighter IV (PlayStation 3, 2010)92
36The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PlayStation 4, 2015)92
37Undertale (PC, 2015)92
38Fire Emblem: Awakening (3DS, 2013)92
39Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition (PlayStation 4, 2018)92
40Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Wii U, 2014)92
41Journey (PlayStation 3, 2012)92
42Xenoblade Chronicles (Wii, 2012)92
43Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch, 2017)92
44The ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection (PlayStation 3, 2011)92
45The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood and Wine (PC, 2016)92
46LittleBigPlanet 2 (PlayStation 3, 2011)91
47Overwatch (PC, 2016)91
48Bayonetta 2 (Wii U, 2014)91
49Forza Horizon 3 (Xbox One, 2016)91
50Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers (PC, 2019)91


Games released between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2019 with 15 or more reviews in Metacritic's database were eligible for inclusion. The Metascore is a weighted average of scores from top professional critics, on a scale from 0 (bad) to 100 (good). Titles are ranked by Metascore prior to rounding. iOS games are excluded due to the limited number of reviews available for those games.

Part 2: Best-of-the-decade top ten lists

This section will be updated as new lists are published throughout the end of the year.
Last update: February 10, 2020

While the list above reflects reviews published at the time of each game's original release, we have also aggregated best-of-the-decade lists published by a variety of game and entertainment publications in late 2019. Individual lists are displayed at the bottom of the page, but in the table below, the most frequently mentioned titles are ranked according to our points system (which gives bonus points for being ranked at the top of a list):

  • 3 points for each 1st place ranking
  • 2 points for each 2nd place ranking
  • 1 point for being ranked 3rd - 10th, or for being included on an unranked list of 10 or fewer titles
  • 0.5 points for being included on an unranked list of 11-20 titles
  • No points for titles included on unranked lists of more than 20 games (or for games ranked worse than 20th)
Games Mentioned on Most Best of the Decade Top 10 Lists
Game (Original Year) # 1st Place # 2nd Place # Other Points
1▣ The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)1841678
2▣ The Last of Us (2013)391441
3▣ The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)222131
4▣ The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)1123.528.5
5▣ Dark Souls (2011)112126
6▣ Grand Theft Auto V (2013)1019.522.5
7▣ Mass Effect 2 (2010)021822
8▣ God of War (2018)0119.521.5
9▣ Minecraft (2011)131221
10▣ Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)121118
11▣ Portal 2 (2011)011517
12▣ Fortnite (2017)101215
13▣ Bloodborne (2015)118.513.5
14▣ Pokemon Go (2016)108.511.5
15▣ Journey (2012)001111
16▣ Red Dead Redemption (2010)0010.510.5
17▣ Super Mario Odyssey (2017)0099
18▣ Nier: Automata (2017)1047
19▣ DOOM (2016)0146
▣ Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010)1036

Individual top ten lists

Below are the 50 individual top ten lists used to calculate the standings above. Some publications may list titles without ranking them; such lists are displayed below, without numbers, in alphabetical order. We are only including one list per publication. If a publication has published multiple lists (e.g., by genre or platform), we have attempted to select the most generalized list.

Areajugones View full list
  1. The Last of Us (2013)
  2. Bloodborne (2015)
  3. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
  4. Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
  5. Dark Souls (2011)
  6. Dishonored (2012)
  7. Nier: Automata (2017)
  8. Divinity: Original Sin II (2017)
  9. God of War (2018)
  10. Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  11. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (2019)
Business Insider View full list
  • Candy Crush Saga (2012)
  • Dark Souls (2011)
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  • Fortnite (2017)
  • Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  • The Last of Us (2013)
  • League of Legends (2009)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  • Minecraft (2011)
  • Pokemon Go (2016)
BuzzFeed Andy Golder View full list
  1. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  2. Portal 2 (2011)
  3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  4. God of War (2018)
  5. Stardew Valley (2016)
  6. Red Dead Redemption (2010)
  7. Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  8. The Last of Us (2013)
  9. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
  10. Undertale (2015)
CNET View full list
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  2. Dark Souls (2011)
  3. Minecraft (2011)
  4. Portal 2 (2011)
  5. Red Dead Redemption (2010)
  6. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  7. Bloodborne (2015)
  8. Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  9. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
  10. Fortnite Battle Royale (2017)
Den of Geek [US] View full list
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  2. The Last of Us (2013)
  3. Portal 2 (2011)
  4. God of War (2018)
  5. Red Dead Redemption (2010)
  6. Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
  7. Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  8. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  9. Mario Kart 8 (2014)
  10. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
DualShockers View full list
  1. Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  2. Minecraft (2011)
  3. Fortnite Battle Royale (2017)
  4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  5. Dark Souls (2011)
  6. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  7. The Last of Us (2013)
  8. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (2017)
  9. DOOM (2016)
  10. God of War (2018)
EDGE [from Issue 339]
  • Amnesia: The Dark Descent (2010)
  • Broken Age (2014)
  • Dark Souls (2011)
  • Destiny (2014)
  • Dota 2 (2013)
  • Fortnite Battle Royale (2017)
  • Gone Home (2013)
  • Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  • Minecraft (2011)
  • Spelunky (2012)
  • Telltale's The Walking Dead (2012)
Escapist Patrick Lee View full list
  1. Life Is Strange (2015)
  2. Bastion (2011)
  3. Bloodborne (2015)
  4. Journey (2012)
  5. Undertale (2015)
  6. Hollow Knight (2017)
  7. No Man's Sky (2016)
  8. The Binding of Isaac (2011)
  9. Sonic Mania (2017)
  10. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
entertainment.ie View full list
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  2. Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  3. Portal 2 (2011)
  4. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  5. Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
  6. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015)
  7. Journey (2012)
  8. Spec Ops: The Line (2012)
  9. Titanfall 2 (2016)
  10. No Man's Sky (2016)
Everyeye.it View full list
  • Bloodborne (2015)
  • Disco Elysium (2019)
  • God of War (2018)
  • Inside (2016)
  • Journey (2012)
  • The Last of Us (2013)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
  • Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010)
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
Fanbyte View full list
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  2. Gone Home (2013)
  3. Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  4. Titanfall 2 (2016)
  5. Destiny 2 (2017)
  6. Portal 2 (2011)
  7. Outer Wilds (2019)
  8. Animal Crossing: New Leaf (2012)
  9. Threes! (2014)
  10. Hitman (2016)
Female First View full list
  1. The Last of Us (2013)
  2. Horizon Zero Dawn (2018)
  3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  4. Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
  5. Fallout New Vegas (2010)
  6. Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
  7. God of War (2018)
  8. Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  9. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  10. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
Fortress of Solitude View full list
  1. Dark Souls (2011)
  2. Minecraft (2011)
  3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  4. Red Dead Redemption (2010)
  5. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
  6. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  7. League of Legends (2009)
  8. Hollow Knight (2017)
  9. God of War (2018)
  10. Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (2013)
Gamer.nl View full list
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  2. The Last of Us (2013)
  3. Minecraft (2011)
  4. Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  5. Nier: Automata (2017)
  6. Bloodborne (2015)
  7. Journey (2012)
  8. Portal 2 (2011)
  9. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  10. Mass Effect 2 (2010)
GameSpew View full list
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  2. The Last of Us (2013)
  3. Diablo III (2012)
  4. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  5. Borderlands 2 (2012)
  6. Forza Horizon 4 (2018)
  7. Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (2013)
  8. South Park: The Stick of Truth (2014)
  9. God of War (2018)
  10. Heavy Rain (2010)
GamesRadar+ View full list
  1. The Last of Us (2013)
  2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
  3. Portal 2 (2011)
  4. Red Dead Redemption (2010)
  5. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  6. Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  7. Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  8. God of War (2018)
  9. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  10. Journey (2012)
Gaming Age View full list
  1. Bloodborne (2015)
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  3. Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
  4. Red Dead Redemption (2010)
  5. God of War (2018)
  6. Dark Souls (2011)
  7. Hitman (2016)
  8. Marvel's Spider-Man (2018)
  9. The Last of Us (2013)
  10. DOOM (2016)
GAMINGbible View full list
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  2. The Last of Us (2013)
  3. Minecraft (2011)
  4. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
  5. Marvel's Spider-Man (2018)
  6. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  7. Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  8. Red Dead Redemption (2010)
  9. Outer Wilds (2019)
  10. God of War (2018)
GamingBolt View full list
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  2. Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
  3. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
  4. The Last of Us (2013)
  5. Bloodborne (2015)
  6. Dark Souls (2011)
  7. Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  8. God of War (2018)
  9. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  10. Persona 5
Geek.com Jordan Minor View full list
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  2. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
  3. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (2010)
  4. DropMix (2017)
  5. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015)
  6. Super Mario Maker (2015)
  7. DOOM (2016)
  8. Bayonetta 2 (2014)
  9. Fire Emblem Awakening (2013)
  10. Telltale's The Walking Dead (2012)
Goomba Stomp View full list
  • Dark Souls (2011)
  • Death Stranding (2019)
  • Fortnite (2017)
  • Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  • Journey (2012)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  • Pokemon Go (2016)
  • Telltale's The Walking Dead (2012)
  • Terraria (2011)
  • The Witness (2016)
GQ View full list
  • Bloodborne (2015)
  • Depression Quest (2013)
  • Destiny (2014)
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  • Five Nights at Freddy's (2014)
  • Gone Home (2013)
  • Journey (2012)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  • Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  • Minecraft (2011)
  • Nier: Automata (2017)
  • Overwatch (2016)
  • Papers, Please (2013)
  • Spelunky (2012)
  • Stardew Valley (2016)
  • Undertale (2015)
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
Hobby Consolas View full list
  • Candy Crush Saga (2012)
  • Dark Souls (2011)
  • Destiny (2014)
  • DOTA 2 (2013)
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  • Fortnite (2017)
  • Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  • Minecraft (2011)
  • Pokemon Go (2016)
The Hollywood Reporter View full list
  • Batman: Arkham City (2011)
  • Bayonetta 2 (2014)
  • Bioshock Infinite (2013)
  • Celeste (2018)
  • Cuphead (2017)
  • Dark Souls (2011)
  • Death Stranding (2019)
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  • Fortnite (2017)
  • God of War (2018)
  • Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  • The Last of Us (2013)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  • Marvel's Spider-Man (2018)
  • Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  • Overwatch (2016)
  • Pokemon Go (2016)
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
  • Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
Mashable View full list
  • Batman: Arkham Knight (2015)
  • Celeste (2018)
  • Destiny (2014)
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  • Firewatch (2016)
  • God of War (2018)
  • Gone Home (2013)
  • Journey (2012)
  • Just Cause 2 (2010)
  • The Last of Us (2013)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  • Minecraft (2011)
  • Red Dead Redemption (2010)
  • Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (2017)
  • Stardew Valley (2016)
Metro GameCentral View full list
  1. Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010)
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  3. Bloodborne (2015)
  4. XCOM 2 (2016)
  5. Divinity: Original Sin II (2017)
  6. Ultra Street Fighter 4 (2014)
  7. Bayonetta 2 (2014)
  8. Portal 2 (2011)
  9. Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  10. God of War (2018)
mxdwn View full list
  1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
  2. The Last of Us (2013)
  3. Fortnite (2017)
  4. Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
  5. God of War (2018)
  6. Bloodborne (2015)
  7. Journey (2012)
  8. Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  9. Overwatch (2016)
  10. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
National Post View full list
  1. The Witness (2016)
  2. Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
  3. Cuphead (2017)
  4. Portal 2 (2011)
  5. Life Is Strange (2015)
  6. Bloodborne (2015)
  7. Undertale (2015)
  8. L.A. Noire (2011)
  9. The Stanley Parable (2011)
  10. Her Story (2015)
Nintendo Life View full list
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild [WiiU Version] (2017)
  3. Xenoblade Chronicles (2012)
  4. Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver (2010)
  5. Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
  6. Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010)
  7. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
  8. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (2013)
  9. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (2011)
  10. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (2013)
NME View full list
  1. Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  3. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
  4. The Last of Us (2013)
  5. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  6. Dark Souls (2011)
  7. Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
  8. Batman: Arkham City (2011)
  9. Portal 2 (2011)
  10. Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
Paste View full list
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  2. Thumper (2016)
  3. Kentucky Route Zero (2013)
  4. Spelunky (2012)
  5. Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  6. Control (2019)
  7. Dark Souls (2011)
  8. Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
  9. Portal 2 (2011)
  10. Gone Home (2013)
Polygon View full list
  1. Minecraft (2011)
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  3. Spelunky (2012)
  4. Kentucky Route Zero (2013)
  5. Pokémon Go (2016)
  6. League of Legends (2009)
  7. P.T. (2014)
  8. Dark Souls (2011)
  9. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
  10. Fortnite Battle Royale (2017)
Push Square View full list
  • Dark Souls (2011)
  • Destiny (2014)
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  • Fortnite (2017)
  • Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  • Journey (2012)
  • The Last of Us (2013)
  • Minecraft (2011)
  • P.T. (2014)
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
San Jose Mercury News View full list
  1. Pokemon Go (2016)
  2. Hearthstone (2014)
  3. Dark Souls 2 (2014)
  4. The Last of Us (2013)
  5. Red Dead Redemption (2010)
  6. Mass Effect 3 (2012)
  7. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  8. Monster Hunter World (2018)
  9. Civilization V (2010)
  10. Overwatch (2016)
Slant View full list
  1. Nier: Automata (2017)
  2. Disco Elysium (2019)
  3. Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
  4. Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  5. Portal 2 (2011)
  6. God of War (2018)
  7. Outer Wilds (2019)
  8. Red Dead Redemption (2010)
  9. Superhot (2016)
  10. DOOM (2016)
Stuff View full list
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  2. The Last of Us (2013)
  3. Dark Souls (2011)
  4. Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
  5. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
  6. Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  7. God of War (2018)
  8. Portal 2 (2011)
  9. Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  10. Batman: Arkham City (2011)
TechRadar View full list
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  • Fortnite (2017)
  • Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  • Journey (2012)
  • The Last of Us (2013)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  • Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  • Pokemon Go (2016)
  • Stardew Valley (2016)
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
The Telegraph Tom Hoggins View full list
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  2. The Last of Us (2013)
  3. Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010)
  4. Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  5. Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  6. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
  7. Dark Souls (2011)
  8. Portal 2 (2011)
  9. What Remains of Edith Finch (2017)
  10. Batman: Arkham City (2011)
Thrillist Brittany Vincent View full list
  • Bayonetta 2 (2014)
  • Death Stranding (2019)
  • Devil May Cry 5 (2019)
  • Disco Elysium (2019)
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  • God of War (2018)
  • Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  • Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  • Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015)
  • Nier: Automata (2017)
  • Overwatch (2016)
  • Persona 5 (2016)
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
  • Resident Evil 2 (2019)
  • Rez Infinite (2016)
  • Saints Row: The Third (2011)
  • Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
  • Tetris Effect (2018)
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
Time View full list
  • Dark Souls (2011)
  • Disco Elysium (2019)
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  • Fortnite (2017)
  • Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  • League of Legends (2009)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  • Minecraft (2011)
  • Pokemon Go (2016)
  • Portal 2 (2011)
TNW (The Next Web) View full list
  • Amnesia: The Dark Descent (2010)
  • Dark Souls (2011)
  • DOTA 2 (2013)
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  • Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  • Minecraft (2011)
  • PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (2017)
  • Pokemon Go (2016)
  • Spelunky (2012)
  • Telltale's The Walking Dead (2012)
Tom's Guide View full list
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  2. God of War (2018)
  3. Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  4. The Last of Us (2013)
  5. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
  6. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
  7. Portal 2 (2011)
  8. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (2017)
  9. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (2016)
  10. Bioshock Infinite (2013)
Twinfinite View full list
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  2. The Last of Us (2013)
  3. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
  4. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  5. Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  6. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (2016)
  7. Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
  8. Journey (2012)
  9. Nier: Automata (2017)
  10. Dark Souls (2011)
VG247 View full list
  1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
  2. Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  3. Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
  4. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  5. Fallout: New Vegas (2010)
  6. God of War (2018)
  7. The Last of Us (2013)
  8. Fallout 4 (2015)
  9. Red Dead Redemption (2010)
  10. Dishonored 2 (2016)
The Washington Post View full list
  • Amnesia: The Dark Descent (2010)
  • Candy Crush Saga (2012)
  • Dark Souls (2011)
  • Destiny (2014)
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  • Fortnite (2017)
  • Minecraft (2011)
  • Pokemon Go (2016)
  • Telltale's The Walking Dead (2012)
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
WhatCulture View full list
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  2. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  3. Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  4. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
  5. God of War (2018)
  6. The Last of Us (2013)
  7. Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
  8. Dark Souls (2011)
  9. Titanfall 2 (2016)
  10. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (2019)
Windows Central Jez Corden View full list
  • Darkest Dungeon (2016)
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
  • Fallout New Vegas (2010)
  • The Flame in the Flood (2016)
  • The Long Dark (2017)
  • Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  • Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (2013)
  • Minecraft (2011)
  • Monster Hunter World (2018)
  • Prey (2017)
  • Stellaris (2016)
  • This War of Mine (2014)
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
  • World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria (2012)
  • XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012)
Wired View full list
  1. Fortnite (2017)
  2. Minecraft (2011)
  3. Dark Souls (2011)
  4. Gone Home (2013)
  5. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  6. P.T. (2014)
  7. Nier (2010)
  8. Cibele (2015)
  9. Pathologic 2 (2019)
  10. Thirty Flights of Loving (2012)
Wired UK View full list
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  2. The Last of Us (2013)
  3. Pokemon Go (2016)
  4. Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
  5. What Remains of Edith Finch (2017)
  6. FIFA 17 (2016)
  7. Minecraft (2011)
  8. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (2017)
  9. Return of the Obra Dinn (2018)
  10. Dark Souls (2011)
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  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
  2. DOOM (2016)
  3. Marvel's Spider-Man (2018)
  4. Mass Effect 2 (2010)
  5. Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
  6. Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
  7. Undertale (2015)
  8. Titanfall 2 (2016)
  9. Telltale's The Walking Dead (2012)
  10. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)

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Comments (31)

  • jakjaksabe  
    • Feb 22, 2022 6:03AM

    wrc gameplay

  • matheuspaessk8  
    • Jan 13, 2022 8:33AM

    Batman Arkham City is 96 on PS3, so why are u considering the Xbox version????

  • meee_51  
    • Jan 7, 2022 10:54PM

    Top games of decade in my opinion (how much I liked as well as popularity and influence are factors)

    1. Minecraft
    2. BOTW
    3. GTA V
    4. Skyrim
    5. Portal 2
    6. Dark Souls
    7. The Last of Us
    8. Celeste
    9. Read Dead Redemption
    10. Hollow Knight

    My personal order of favorites:
    1. Minecraft or Celeste (undecided)
    2. Minecraft or Celeste (undecided)
    3. BOTW
    4. Portal 2
    5. Hollow Knight
    6. Forza Horizon 4
    7. Mario Odyssey
    8-10. undecided maybe DDLC or Undertale

    I just realized I forgot SM Galaxy 2 thats really good too probably belongs near the top of both lists

    Overwatch probably belongs on both lists as well but not near the top of either just on them

  • Tryve  
    • Jul 3, 2021 5:36PM

    1. Red Dead Redemption 2
    2. Portal 2
    3. Mass Effect 2
    4. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    5. Inside/Limbo
    6. Fallout: New Vegas
    7. Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag
    8. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
    9. FarCry 3
    10. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

  • Tryve  
    • Jul 3, 2021 5:36PM

    1. Red Dead Redemption 2
    2. Portal 2
    3. Mass Effect 2
    4. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    5. Inside/Limbo
    6. Fallout: New Vegas
    7. Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag
    8. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
    9. FarCry 3
    10. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

  • Tryve  
    • Jul 3, 2021 5:25PM

    I commend NME for placing Red Dead Redemption 2 as no.1... they know what's up.

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    • Apr 27, 2021 11:34PM

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  • amirno400  
    • Jun 2, 2020 8:34AM

    GTA should be on top

  • supradeluxx  
    • May 15, 2020 12:01PM

    Id like to argue that GTA V should have been number 1. because of its continued support for online giving it longevity, wha the other titles ahead of it lacked. but got cucked due to a M rating. but hey at least fortnite is a 78.

  • omggamer  
    • Apr 10, 2020 6:02AM

    Website for best videogames of the decade in case if you want to include them: http://omggamer.com/

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