Critically Acclaimed Video Games by Genre (Not a Definitive Top 100)

No objective "100 best" list exists—preferences are subjective. Below are widely acclaimed, influential titles by genre:

Action/Adventure

• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• Red Dead Redemption 2
• Grand Theft Auto V
• Super Mario Odyssey
• God of War (2018)

Role-Playing

• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
• Final Fantasy VII
• Skyrim
• Persona 5
• Disco Elysium

Strategy

• StarCraft II
• Civilization VI
• XCOM 2
• Total War: Warhammer II
• Into the Breach

Shooter

• Half-Life 2
• Doom (2016)
• BioShock
• Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
• Halo 2

Puzzle/Platformer

• Portal 2
• Super Mario World
• Hollow Knight
• Celeste
• Tetris

Sports

• NBA 2K23
• FIFA 23
• Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Explore genres to find what you love!