Games with the highest rating of this generation

Summary

• The ninth generation of the console has brought a number of exceptional games with a high openCritic score, with the upper titles exceeding the expectations of the players.

• Some of the highest games of the ninth generation include God of War Ragnarök, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Forza Horizon 5, Bastroand Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

• Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3and Astro shoe There are still three best games of this generation, each recognized as GOTY in its year of release.

The ninth generation of video game consoles, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S have already been launched in the autumn of 2020, have seen an incredible range of great games across different genres, which ensures the taste of different players. One of the highlights of this generation was a remarkable reduction in exclusive exclusions with one console, bringing more flexibility than ever before and enabling players to enjoy most games on their preferred platform. Almost every year since 2020, real masterpieces produced – games that joined Pantheon Video games with the highest rating of all time. Below are some of the best of these titles.

This game rating is Based on an average score of OpenCritic Games released over this generation include only titles running after November 2020 for the PS5 or Xbox series. For this reason, we will not include any Nintendo Switch games (which bridge the eighth and ninth generations) or only a PC. In addition, while the highly rated full -fledged remake are listed, we will exclude the titles “Fresh Coat of Paint”, such as remastered games, re -released editions of older games and expansion that require a basic game.

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God of War Ragnarök

Average score: 92

• Steam User Scores: 87%

• Last generation supported (PS4 only) supported

Modern The god of war is The first chapter was an indisputable masterpiece that managed to capture the GOTA AWARD 2018 Award Red Dead Redemption 2So the expectations were high for God of War Ragnarök. Although it was not possible for the continuation to achieve the same level of Earth's size, basically delivered more the same, subsequent monitoring brought a satisfactory conclusion to another chapter for Kratos and Atreus.

The scope of the game has spread significantly, with other worlds to explore, the characters that have met, and the enemies face. While some improvements, such as the fight, were definitive improvements, the more ambitious and wider focus slightly hindered the personal side of the game. Moreover Ragnarök The final act might feel too hurry – the result of the goal of the studio to complete the saga in two games than to reach the story into the trilogy.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Average score: 92

First remake on the list, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis the second chapter Remade trilogy of the original FF7It has spread significantly in all aspects. Following Remake Final Fantasy 7fans knew what to expect RebirthSquare Enix, however, went with a continuation and delivered an RPG with an open world with content, emotional mountain camps and a game variety.

Rebirth Initially, it launched a shining PS5 review, but its PC version faced technical problems, resulting in a review of the steam player significantly lower than critics. However, players can expect players to expect a truly absorbent experience on their preferred platform.

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Demon's soul remake

Average score: 92

Thanks to the unrivaled effort of BluePoint Studios, the pioneering action RPG was, which laid the foundation for one of the most popular genres of today's, spectacularly revived back and welcomed the new generation of players into their unforgivable struggle. Demon's soul remake Launched to shining reviews, which means a promising beginning for PS5.

Demon's soul remake It was published as an exclusive launch of PS5 and remains one of the best ideas of the console, with stunning visual elements, absorbing sound and refined gaming that honors the original. Moreover Demon's soul It is one of the few games that must still be transferred to other platforms, the remaining exclusive to the PS5.

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Forza Horizon 5

Average score: 92

• Steam User Scores: 88%

• Last generation supported (Xbox One only)

After the roaring success of his predecessor, Forza Horizon 5 No wonder it brought more the same, plus brand new, huge and beautiful Mexican playground. While some long -term fans could consider the main pattern of the game too well known, there are no real competitors for the title or years after its start, which allows Forza Horizon 5 Stay welcome as King of Arcade races in an open world.

Just this year, Forza Horizon 5 He was released on the PS5, marked a remarkable expansion for once Xbox-Exclusive racing series, and welcomed a new group of PlayStation players who will finally experience a car paradise.

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Street Fighter 6

Average score: 92

• Steam User Scores: 84%

• Last generation supported (PS4 only) supported

Following Street Fighter 5The iconic combat series desperately needed fresh blood and Street Fighter 6 While maintaining their basic costs, they provided sufficient, much needed innovations. Highly suitable for newcomers of genre and basic fans, Street Fighter 6 It is a rare example of a game that satisfies both viewers with its performance and game potential.

Combination of almost perfect combat mechanics, unrivaled style, rich flexibility and adaptation and unique properties such as an explosive environment of an open world, Street Fighter 6 He rightly gained his place as one of the best fighting games of this generation.

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Resident Evil 4 remake

Average score: 92

• Steam User Scores: 97%

• Last generation supported (PS4 only) supported

Original Resident Evil 4 He is already one of the most respected games in history, so remodeling such an iconic classic was a daunting task. Fortunately after successful remakes Re2 and Re3Capcom again nailed it and created probably the biggest remake ever and improved the original in all possible aspects and dealt with several questions for an excellent overall package.

As a result, there may be two opinions: Resident Evil 4 remake is a golden example of a modern game remake and a definitive way of playing Resident Evil 4 today. It provides stunning visual effects, a strong atmosphere, a flawlessly updated struggle and more sub -characters.

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Bastro

Average score: 92

• Steam User Scores: 97%

• Supported the latest generation (PS4 and Xbox One)

India hit that no one had seen to come, Bastro He took the storm industry and appeared as one of the largest modern games that were destined to endure. This card game, which mixes poker rules with roguelike elements in tempting, deeply captivating synergy, can easily learn, but is able to consume its free time like no other.

With a flawless gaming loop, distinctive style and design and a number of complex challenges and seeds that need to be explored, Bastro has gained its place among permanent classics as TetrisIt will soon be available on each imaginable platform. Easily one of the most persistent times of this generation will dive.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Average score: 92

A real phenomenon from 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 It is still a game with the highest rating of the year and deservedly. The play was a passion for RPG genre for many and caused golden days of the genre. Expedition 33“The bold and fresh approach to fight and narration brings a truly unique experience-and definitive front-Runner for this year's Game of the Year Award.

Sandfall Interactive's passion shines in almost all aspects. Through a modest size and team budget, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 The emotional story full of reversals, a layered combat system with tons of possibilities, a well -written and complex character, a rich survey, visual effects and a wonderful soundtrack, result in a way that players will not forget.

Average score: 93

• Steam User Scores: 91%

• Last generation supported (PS4 only) supported

Another recent RPG triumph, Metaphor: Refantazio may not be as pioneering as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 For a genre, approaching known building and fighting Persona Games on a larger scale, set in a completely original world.

Metaphor: RefantazioThe epic scope requires determination, because players will gradually break up mystery, the rules of its complex world and the secrets of its characters. This effort is rewarded with an emotionally charged RPG full of brilliant conspiracy twists and an ardent adventure that lasts more than 100 hours.

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Astro shoe

Average score: 95

• Overall Goty 2024
• PS STORE USER SCORE: 97%

An example of a textbook on how a smaller title can overshadow major competitors when it is created with passion and talent, Astro shoe was considered in 2024 to be the universal game of the year that appeared as one of the best modern platforms who competed with the best Mario games. As spectacular in their technical successes as in their variety of games, Astro shoe Immediately transports players to a pulsating, inadvertent playground full of unlimited creativity and nostalgic nod.

Without discovering the wheel, Astro shoe It provides pure joy from start to finish, permanently surprising players with its close design, well-created mechanics and technical miracles-the visuals of the dualsense-S controls with each element perfectly tuned to create as much fun as possible.