Best PC Games 2026

The top 20 pc games ranked by Metacritic score, player ratings, and overall popularity. Updated for 2026.

1
God of War

God of War

God of War is the sequel to God of War III as well as a continuation of the canon God of War chronology. Unlike previous installments, this game focuses on Norse mythology and follows an older and more seasoned Kratos and his son Atreus in the years since the third game. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

96 Metascore 97% positive Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure 2018 Multi-platform
2
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Free

Grand Theft Auto V for PC offers players the option to explore the award-winning world of Los Santos and Blaine County in resolutions of up to 4k and beyond, as well as the chance to experience the game running at 60 frames per second.

96 Metascore 84% positive Action Adventure 2026 Multi-platform
3
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.

96 Metascore 96.8% positive RPG 2026 PC
4
Elden Ring

Elden Ring

THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.

94 Metascore 94.3% positive Action RPG 2026 Multi-platform
5
Minecraft

Minecraft

Minecraft focuses on allowing the player to explore, interact with, and modify a dynamically-generated map made of one-cubic-meter-sized blocks. In addition to blocks, the environment features plants, mobs, and items. Some activities in the game include mining for ore, fighting hostile mobs, and crafting new blocks and tools by gathering various resources found in the game. The game's open-ended model allows players to create structures, creations, and artwork on various multiplayer servers or t

93 Metascore 96% positive Simulator, Adventure, Arcade 2016 Multi-platform
6
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.

93 Metascore 91.9% positive Action Adventure 2026 Multi-platform
7
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

93 Metascore 96.8% positive Action RPG 2026 Multi-platform
8
Hades

Hades

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

93 Metascore 98.4% positive Action RPG 2026 Multi-platform
9
World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft is the quintessential MMORPG that defined a genre. For nearly two decades, its vast, living world of Azeroth has set the standard for epic storytelling, cooperative dungeon raiding, and competitive player-vs-player combat. With a rich history, multiple expansions, and a dedicated community, it remains a sprawling, ever-evolving online fantasy universe where your legend is written.

93 Metascore 90% positive MMORPG 2004 PC
10
Team Fortress 2

Team Fortress 2

Free

Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!

92 Metascore 76.1% positive 2026 PC
11
Dota 2

Dota 2

Free

Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.

90 Metascore 88.9% positive MOBA 2026 PC
12
Diablo IV

Diablo IV

Endless demons to slaughter. Deep customization through Talents, Skill Points, Runes, and Legendary loot. Randomized dungeons contained in a dynamic open world. Survive and conquer darkness—or succumb to the shadows.

90 Metascore 82% positive Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up 2023 Multi-platform
13
Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley

You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

89 Metascore 98.9% positive RPG 2026 Multi-platform
14
Dark Souls III

Dark Souls III

Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!

89 Metascore 94.1% positive Action RPG 2016 Multi-platform
15
Dead Cells

Dead Cells

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

89 Metascore 96.4% positive 2026 Multi-platform
16
Rocket League

Rocket League

Free

Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Rocket League includes casual and competitive Online Matches, a fully-featured offline Season Mode, special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely, hockey and basketball-inspired Extra Modes, and more than 500 trillion possible cosmetic customization combinations.

89 Metascore 90% positive Racing, Sport, Indie 2015 Multi-platform
17
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

Free

Free-to-play battle royale with hero abilities and fluid movement.

88 Metascore 79% positive Battle Royale 2026 Multi-platform
18
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.

88 Metascore 93.9% positive 2019 Multi-platform
19
Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite

Free

The Master Chief returns in Halo Infinite – the next chapter of the legendary franchise. When all hope is lost and humanity’s fate hangs in the balance, the Master Chief is ready to confront the most ruthless foe he’s ever faced. Step inside the armor of humanity’s greatest hero to experience an epic adventure and explore the massive scale of the Halo ring.

88 Metascore 84% positive Shooter, Adventure 2021 Multi-platform
20
Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight

Choisissez votre destin dans Hollow Knight ! Une aventure épique et pleine d’action, qui vous plongera dans un vaste royaume en ruine peuplé d’insectes et de héros. Dans un monde en 2D classique, dessiné à la main.

87 Metascore 97.1% positive Action RPG 2026 Multi-platform

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