Discover Metacritic's Top Games of 2023

While the rankings may not come as a surprise, as they largely align with expectations, having all the notable titles conveniently compiled in a single list proves immensely helpful.

At the pinnacle of the rankings sits The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, commanding an impressive score of 96 out of 100. Following closely behind, in a somewhat unexpected turn, is Metroid Prime Remastered, securing a commendable rating of 94.

Here's a comprehensive overview of the standings:

1. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch) - 96/100
2. Metroid Prime Remastered (Switch) - 94/100
3. Resident Evil 4 Remake (PS5) - 93/100
4. Street Fighter 6 (PS5) - 92/100
5. Dead Space (PS5) - 89/100
6. Final Fantasy XVI (PS5) - 88/100
7. Theatrhythm Final Bar Line (Switch) - 87/100
8. Hi-Fi Rush (Xbox Series X) - 87/100
9. Diablo IV (PC) - 87/100
10. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (PS5) - 85/100
11. Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo (Switch) - 85/100
12. Humanity (PS5) - 85/100
13. A Space For The Unbound (Switch) - 85/100
14. Octopath Traveler II (Switch) - 84/100
15. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog (PC) - 84/100
16. Hogwarts Legacy (PS5) - 84/100
17. Cassette Beasts (PC) - 84/100
18. Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society (Switch) - 83/100
19. Age of Wonders 4 (PC) - 83/100
20. Doomblade (PC) - 83/100

The breakdown by platforms is as follows:

• Switch: 7 games
• PS5: 7 games
• PC: 5 games
• Xbox Series X: 1 game

It's worth noting that platform selection plays a significant role in the rankings. For instance, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor achieved a score of 85/100 on the PS5 but received a slightly lower rating of 78/100 on PC. Metacritic clarifies that their selection process favors the version with the most comprehensive reviews, typically leaning towards the PS5 or PS4 editions.

Nintendo emerges as a dominant force in the first half of the year, while PlayStation maintains its leadership position as a multi-platform console, with only one exclusive title making the list.