It’s no secret that 2023 is off to a raucous start with multiple high-scoring games hitting within the first few months of the year. This list will be your guide to every gaming experience Game Informer considers a must-play in 2023, encompassing the best games you can play on platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC, among others.
Below you'll find a list of the top-scoring games of 2023, beginning with the top scorer and going down. Any game that scores between a 10 and an 8.5 makes the cut. Each entry also features a small blurb and a link to the full review. We'll update the list with eligible titles as the year progresses, so be sure to bookmark this page if you ever need recommendations on what to play next. Have fun!
9.75
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
They say you can never go home again, but I adored returning to Hyrule with all new tools. Read review
Platforms: Switch
Release Date:
May 12, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3
Whether you choose peace or something less savory, Baldur’s Gate 3’s intricate writing and impressive emphasis on experimentation make it one of the most unforgettable games in the genre. Read review
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Release Date:
August 3, 2023 (PC), September 6, 2023 (PlayStation 5), December 7, 2023 (Xbox Series X/S)
Lies of P
Lies of P uses the familiar, the highlights, and the lessons learned from the authors of the Soulslike subgenre to create something unique, fascinating, and exhilarating. Read review
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mac
Release Date:
September 19, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Insomniac meets and exceeds the high expectations established by its earlier Spider-Man games, and delivers one of the strongest superhero games ever made. Read review
Platforms: PlayStation 5
Release Date:
October 20, 2023
Metroid Prime Remastered
Metroid Prime was a masterpiece in 2002, and that assessment still rings true in 2023. Read review
Platforms: Switch
Release Date:
February 8, 2023
Resident Evil 4 (Remake)
It's not only one of the best action games in recent memory; it's the best Resident Evil since, well, probably the original Resident Evil 4. Read review