These Are the 25 Highest-Rated Video Games of 2024

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These Are the 25 Highest-Rated Video Games of 2024



Key Takeaways

  • The highest-rated new game release of 2024 was Astro Bot with a 95 overall rating.
  • If we allow DLC, Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree and Vampire Survivors DLC made the top 10 list.
  • 2024 was a remarkable year with high-quality releases.



2024 may not have been quite as busy as 2023 when it came to big budget AAA releases, but the year still saw its fair share of critically-acclaimed games. In fact, some of the highest-rated new video games of all time were released in 2024, ensuring gamers across PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox all had something great and new to play.

While there are still a handful of new releases left for 2024, barring any completely out-of-field surprises, it’s safe to say that the top 25 highest-rated games of the year list is solidified. These are the titles that stand out as the best games of 2024, with many of them earning nods from various award shows like the Geoff Keighley-hosted Game Awards.

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According to review aggregate site OpenCritic, the highest-rated new game release of 2024 was PlayStation 5 exclusive Astro Bot, with a 95 overall rating. The rest of the top 10 consists of Animal Well with 89, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, UFO 50, Tekken 8, and The Crimson Diamond with 90, Balatro and Satisfactory with 91, Metaphor: ReFantazio with 92, and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth with 93. I decided to exclude more traditional remakes, remasters, and DLC, otherwise the highest-rated games of 2024 list would look quite different.


Highest-Rated Games of 2024

  1. Astro Bot – 95
  2. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – 93
  3. Metaphor: ReFantazio – 92
  4. Balatro – 91
  5. Satisfactory – 91
  6. The Crimson Diamond – 90
  7. Tekken 8 – 90
  8. UFO 50 – 90
  9. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – 90
  10. Animal Well – 89
  11. ONE BTN BOSSES – 89
  12. Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines – 89
  13. 1000xRESIST – 89
  14. Arco – 89
  15. Solium Infernum – 88
  16. Timemelters – 88
  17. Athenian Rhapsody – 88
  18. Halls of Torment – 88
  19. ANTONBLAST – 88
  20. Unicorn Overlord – 88
  21. Persona 3 Reload – 88
  22. Minishoot’ Adventures – 88
  23. Lorelei and the Laser Eyes – 87
  24. Silent Hill 2 – 87
  25. Dragon’s Dogma 2 – 87


In fact, the top 10 highest-rated games of 2024 list changes rather dramatically if we allow those releases to be counted. Second place would go to Elden Ring‘s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, which has a 94 overall rating and has controversially been nominated for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024. Another DLC, Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania, has a 94 rating as well and is in third place. Destiny 2: The Final Shape, meanwhile, earned a 91 rating, which would have put it in the top 10. I should also stress that early access games were not considered, which is why Hades 2 isn’t included.

While 2024 may not have quite matched 2023’s lineup of critically-acclaimed games, it was still a remarkable year for the industry with a multitude of high-quality releases. As far as the top 25 goes, some of my favorites include the brilliant 3D platformer Astro Bot, the wildly addictive Balatro, and the mind-bending puzzle game that is Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. I also had a great deal of fun playing the massive RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio and the chilling Silent Hill 2 remake, both of which blew away my expectations.


2025 is looking to be an even bigger year for the industry. Nintendo is expected to release the Switch 2 console, Rockstar is hoping to launch Grand Theft Auto 6, and plenty of other major new game releases are on deck. 2025’s game release calendar is filling up, and it will be exciting to see what makes the highest-rated games list next year.

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