2023's Top 25 Games: Best-Rated Hits Unveiled!

"As the year wraps up, it's time to check out the 25 best-rated new video games of 2023. This year has been incredible for gaming, offering a mix of fresh titles and impressive additions to beloved franchises. With diverse genres, 2023 has something great for every gamer.

Even though a few games are still set to launch before the year ends, it's doubtful they'll make it to the top 25. So, here's the definitive list of the highest-rated new game releases of 2023, excluding remasters and DLCs. Topping the charts on review aggregator OpenCritic is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, boasting a solid 96 overall rating. Following closely in second place is Baldur's Gate 3, also with a 96 rating, likely trailing just a bit behind Tears of the Kingdom in specific scores. Securing third place is the recent VR sensation Asgard's Wrath 2, earning praise as a potential contender for the best VR game ever made." 1. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - 96 2. Baldur's Gate 3 - 96 3. Asgard's Wrath 2 - 93 4. Against the Storm - 92 5. Videoverse - 92 6. Resident Evil 4 (2023) - 92 7. Tents and Trees - 92 8. Street Fighter 6 - 92 9. Super Mario Bros. Wonder - 91 10. 8-Bit Adventures 2 - 91 11. Turbo Overkill - 91 12. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - 90 13. Jack Jeanne - 90 14. Let's Revolution - 90 15. Slay the Princess - 90 16. Dave the Diver - 90 17. Path of the Midnight Sun - 89 18. Ugly - 89 19. Hi-Fi Rush - 89 20. The Talos Principle 2 - 89 21. Dead Space (2023) - 89 22. Sea of Stars - 89 23. I Expect You to Die 3: Cog in the Machine - 89 24. Warstride Challenges - 89 25. Diablo 4 - 88