Best Games of 2016

NXTO's catalog has 977 games released in 2016. These 30 rank highest once player ratings, Metacritic scores and Steam reviews are combined. The top three: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, Stardew Valley and Dark Souls III.

How it's ranked: a blend of RAWG player ratings, Metacritic and Steam reviews, adjusted so games with very few ratings can't outrank well-proven ones. Times are average player-reported playtime, so treat them as rough guides.

1. 1
   

   Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End

   2016Shooter, ActionPS5, PS4 ★ 4.5/5
2. 2
   

   Stardew Valley

   2016Indie, RPGPC, Xbox One, PS4 ★ 4.5/5⏱ ~53.4 h to beat
3. 3
   

   Dark Souls III

   2016Action, RPGPC, Xbox One, PS4 ★ 4.5/5⏱ ~31.2 h to beat
4. 4
   

   INSIDE

   2016Adventure, ActionPC, Xbox One, PS4 ★ 4.5/5⏱ ~3.6 h to beat
5. 5
   

   Titanfall 2

   2016Shooter, ActionPC, Xbox One, PS4 ★ 4.4/5⏱ ~6.1 h to beat
6. 6
   

   RimWorld

   2016Strategy, IndiePC ★ 4.4/5⏱ ~65.6 h to beat
7. 7
   

   Persona 5

   2016Adventure, ActionPS4 ★ 4.4/5⏱ ~97.5 h to beat
8. 8
   

   VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action

   2016Adventure, SimulationPC, PS4, Switch ★ 4.4/5⏱ ~11.1 h to beat
9. 9
   

   The House in Fata Morgana

   2016Adventure, HorrorPC, Switch ★ 4.4/5~5 h avg. playtime
10. 10
    

    DOOM (2016)

    2016Shooter, ActionPC, Xbox One, PS4 ★ 4.3/5~10 h avg. playtime
11. 11
    

    The Battle of Polytopia

    2016Indie, StrategyPC ★ 4.3/5~2 h avg. playtime
12. 12
    

    Forza Horizon 3

    2016Racing, ArcadePC, Xbox One ★ 4.3/5
13. 13
    

    Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades

    2016Indie, ActionPC ★ 4.3/5⏱ ~35 h to beat
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    Dishonored 2

    2016Action, RPGPC, Xbox One, PS4 ★ 4.3/5⏱ ~12.5 h to beat
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    Firewatch

    2016Indie, AdventurePC, Xbox One, PS4 ★ 4.3/5⏱ ~4.1 h to beat
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    OneShot

    2016Casual, IndiePC ★ 4.3/5⏱ ~4.6 h to beat
17. 17
    

    Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo

    2016Indie, AdventurePC ★ 4.3/5
18. 18
    

    Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs

    2016PC ★ 4.3/5
19. 19
    

    The Jackbox Party Pack 3

    2016Casual, StrategyPC, Xbox One, PS4 ★ 4.3/5~5 h avg. playtime
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    Darkest Dungeon

    2016Strategy, IndiePC, PS4, Xbox One ★ 4.3/5⏱ ~56.6 h to beat
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    SUPERHOT

    2016Shooter, IndiePC, PS4, Xbox One ★ 4.3/5⏱ ~2.4 h to beat
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    Hyper Light Drifter

    2016Indie, AdventurePC, Xbox One, PS4 ★ 4.2/5~4 h avg. playtime
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    Enter the Gungeon

    2016Shooter, IndiePC, Xbox One, PS4 ★ 4.2/5⏱ ~22.5 h to beat
24. 24
    

    Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

    2016Strategy, IndiePC, Xbox One, PS4 ★ 4.2/5⏱ ~24.9 h to beat
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    Assassin’s Creed The Ezio Collection

    2016Action ★ 4.2/5
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    Ultimate Chicken Horse

    2016Casual, IndiePC, Xbox One, PS4 ★ 4.2/5⏱ ~5 h to beat
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    Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

    2016Strategy, SimulationPC, Xbox One, PS4 ★ 4.2/5~15 h avg. playtime
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    My Summer Car

    2016Racing, IndiePC ★ 4.2/5⏱ ~32.6 h to beat
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    Parkitect

    2016Indie, SimulationPC ★ 4.2/5~3 h avg. playtime
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    The Banner Saga 2

    2016Strategy, IndiePC, Xbox One, PS4 ★ 4.2/5~6 h avg. playtime

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