01
Gavler Score
9.3
The Verdict
“A gorgeous Game Boy-style action-adventure from the Shovel Knight studio — 2026's best-reviewed game so far.”
36 Jury Votes
Full ReviewCommunity Consensus
Consensus
18% STABLE
Updated June 20262026 Edition
Best Games of 2026
The best video games of 2026 so far, on any platform — the community's running Game of the Year ranking.
Best for ProsBudget Pick
Best Design
02
Gavler Score
9.1
The Verdict
“Playground Games' open-world racer hits Japan — the series' most beautiful and content-rich entry yet.”
31 Jury Votes
Full ReviewCommunity Consensus
Consensus
16% STABLE
03
Gavler Score
8.9
The Verdict
“A charming Switch 2 life-sim set in the Pokémon world — relaxing, generous, and quietly one of 2026's best.”
28 Jury Votes
Full ReviewCommunity Consensus
Consensus
14% STABLE
04
Gavler Score
8.9
The Verdict
“Capcom's ninth mainline Resident Evil — a tense, technically stunning return to survival-horror form.”
25 Jury Votes
Full ReviewCommunity Consensus
Consensus
13% STABLE
05
Gavler Score
8.2
The Verdict
“Capcom's long-awaited sci-fi action-adventure on a lunar facility — a puzzle-combat hybrid with a robot companion.”
19 Jury Votes
Full ReviewCommunity Consensus
Consensus
10% STABLE
06
Gavler Score
8.6
The Verdict
“Housemarque's follow-up to Returnal — a denser, more readable roguelike shooter from the arcade-action masters.”
22 Jury Votes
Full ReviewCommunity Consensus
Consensus
11% STABLE
07
Gavler Score
8.3
The Verdict
“Team Ninja and PlatinumGames revive the brutal action series with instant style-swapping and razor combat.”
18 Jury Votes
Full ReviewCommunity Consensus
Consensus
9% STABLE
Best Value
08
Gavler Score
7.8
The Verdict
“Krafton's photoreal life-sim — the most credible challenger to The Sims in years.”
17 Jury Votes
Full ReviewCommunity Consensus
Consensus
9% STABLE
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