The best games of 2026
Games released in 2026, ranked by their combined critic and player score on IGDB. Right now, Resident Evil Requiem leads with 90/100, followed by Valheim and Pragmata.
Updated · Data from IGDB.com
Ranking
- Rank 1
Resident Evil Requiem
February 27, 2026 · Shooter, Puzzle, Adventure
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Switch 2
- PC
Score 90 347 ratings - Rank 2
Valheim
September 9, 2026 · RPG, Adventure, Indie
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Switch 2
- PC
- Xbox One
- Mac
- Linux
Score 87 306 ratings - Rank 3 Score 87 149 ratings
- Rank 4 Score 91 44 ratings
- Rank 5 Score 86 124 ratings
- Rank 6 Score 86 106 ratings
- Rank 7 Score 85 94 ratings
- Rank 8 Score 91 25 ratings
- Rank 9 Score 81 196 ratings
- Rank 10
Mina the Hollower
May 29, 2026 · Platform, RPG, Adventure
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Switch 2
- PC
- Switch
- Mac
- Linux
Score 86 34 ratings - Rank 11 Score 85 41 ratings
- Rank 12 Score 87 30 ratings
- Rank 13 Score 84 45 ratings
- Rank 14
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
May 22, 2026 · Puzzle, Adventure
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Switch 2
- PC
Score 85 42 ratings - Rank 15
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
July 9, 2026 · Platform, Hack and slash, Adventure
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC
Score 84 43 ratings - Rank 16 Score 81 92 ratings
- Rank 17 Score 82 43 ratings
- Rank 18 Score 86 24 ratings
- Rank 19 Score 82 42 ratings
- Rank 20
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
February 5, 2026 · RPG, Adventure
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Switch 2
- PC
- Switch
Score 91 13 ratings - Rank 21
Star Wars Zero Company
August 27, 2026 · Strategy, Turn-based strategy, Tactical
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC
Score 88 16 ratings - Rank 22 Score 81 43 ratings
- Rank 23 Score 82 31 ratings
- Rank 24
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
September 4, 2026 · RPG, Hack and slash, Adventure
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Switch 2
- PC
Score 87 16 ratings - Rank 25 Score 79 66 ratings
- Rank 26 Score 85 17 ratings
- Rank 27 Score 83 19 ratings
- Rank 28 Score 79 37 ratings
- Rank 29 Score 82 21 ratings
- Rank 30 Score 85 15 ratings
- Rank 31 Score 82 19 ratings
- Rank 32 Score 83 18 ratings
- Rank 33 Score 84 15 ratings
- Rank 34 Score 84 15 ratings
- Rank 35 Score 76 84 ratings
- Rank 36 Score 81 20 ratings
- Rank 37 Score 88 9 ratings
- Rank 38 Score 77 42 ratings
- Rank 39
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf
March 5, 2026 · Platform, Puzzle, Adventure
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Switch 2
- PC
- Switch
- PS4
- Xbox One
Score 81 17 ratings - Rank 40 Score 83 12 ratings
- Rank 41 Score 82 13 ratings
- Rank 42 Score 83 12 ratings
- Rank 43 Score 80 17 ratings
- Rank 44 Score 82 12 ratings
- Rank 45 Score 86 8 ratings
- Rank 46 Score 77 28 ratings
- Rank 47 Score 84 9 ratings
- Rank 48 Score 87 7 ratings
- Rank 49 Score 81 12 ratings
- Rank 50 Score 79 15 ratings
How this ranking works
We start from IGDB's average score, which combines critic reviews with player ratings. So that a game with a handful of votes can't overtake one rated by hundreds of people, the order uses a weighted average: the fewer votes a game has, the closer its score is pulled towards a neutral 70. That's why a game with a higher score can sit below one with more ratings.
The list includes full games, remakes, remasters and standalone expansions released in 2026, with at least one critic review and five player ratings. DLC, ports and special editions are left out. What counts is the first release date on any platform, so an older game that has just arrived on a new console doesn't appear.
The list updates automatically every day with data from IGDB.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best game of 2026?
According to this ranking, Resident Evil Requiem, with a score of 90/100 on IGDB from 347 ratings. It is followed by Valheim (87/100) and Pragmata (87/100). Data as of October 8, 2026.
Which other 2026 games stand out?
Rounding out the top 10 are Mewgenics, Crimson Desert Enhanced, Forza Horizon 6, Hytale, Mortal Shell II, 007 First Light, and Mina the Hollower. The full list of 50 games is on this page.
How often is the list updated?
Every day. A game's score changes as new reviews and ratings come in, so the order shifts, especially for recent releases. The date of the last update is shown at the top of the page.
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