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The best games of 2017
Ranked on the Metacritic score where one exists, and on the number of Steam reviews where it doesn't — because a game judged by a hundred thousand players is not less known than one judged by twenty critics. Titles with neither are left out.
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Divinity: Original Sin 2
2017
93/100
180,076 reviews
Adventure · Rpg
There can only be one God. The Divine is dead. The Void approaches. And the powers lying dormant within you are soon to awaken.
Cuphead
2017
88/100
197,157 reviews
Action · Indie
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
Hollow Knight
2017
87/100
499,218 reviews
Action · Adventure
Brave the depths of a forgotten kingdom, enhanced for Nintendo Switch™ 2.
Total War: WARHAMMER II
2017
87/100
87,851 reviews
Action · Strategy
The forces of Lustria await your command. Choose your Legendary Lord, expand your armies, forge alliances in a strategic turn-based campaign, and unleash the might of your monstrous forces in fast-paced real-time battles.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
2017
86/100
35,027 reviews
Action
America, 1961. The assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. The Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty.
NieR:Automata
2017
84/100
114,635 reviews
Action · RPG
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
Nioh: Complete Edition
2017
84/100
29,485 reviews
Action · RPG
Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.
Destiny 2
2017
83/100
139,219 reviews
Action · Adventure
Explore the mysteries of Sol and experience exhilirating first-person shooter combat in Destiny 2. Unlock powerful abilities and collect unique gear across story missions, co-op, and PvP modes.
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
2017
83/100
86,924 reviews
Action & adventure
Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective. Powered by the RE Engine, horror reaches incredible heights of immersion as players enter a terrifyingly new world of fear as they fight to survive.
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
2017
83/100
66,649 reviews
Action & adventure
From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover. Created in collaboration with neuroscientists and people who experience psychosis, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice will pull you deep into Senua’s mind.
Slime Rancher
2017
81/100
138,698 reviews
Action · Adventure
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition - Complete Edition
2017
81/100
52,109 reviews
Action & adventure
(Re)-Discover the dark whimsical tale of Little Nightmares, now enhanced in stunning 4K and 60 FPS. Play as Six, a lone child trapped in The Maw, a massive vessel inhabited by monstrous, distorted versions of adults. Sneak, hide, and survive in a world where your childhood fears come to life.
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
2017
81/100
42,542 reviews
Action · Massively Multiplayer
Red Orchestra Series' take on Vietnam: 64-player MP matches; 20+ maps; US Army & Marines, PAVN/NVA, NLF/VC; Australians and ARVN forces; 50+ weapons; 4 flyable helicopters; mines, traps and tunnels; Brutal. Authentic. Gritty. Character customization. And napalm in the morning.
World of Warships
2017
81/100
2,029 reviews
Action · Massively Multiplayer
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 800 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!
The Evil Within 2
2017
80/100
19,678 reviews
Action & adventure
Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.
Endless Space 2
2017
80/100
17,212 reviews
Strategy
ENDLESS Space™ 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS Universe™. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?
Sniper Elite 4
2017
78/100
54,039 reviews
Action · Adventure
Discover unrivalled sniping freedom in the largest and most advanced World War 2 shooter ever built. Experience tactical third-person combat, gameplay choice and epic longshots across gigantic levels as you liberate wartime Italy from the grip of Fascism.
They are Billions
2017
77/100
46,103 reviews
Strategy
Yes! They are billions! and they are more than ever! The world is full of infected creatures… they roam, smell, and listen. Every one of them has their own AI. Can you survive?
Life is Strange: Before the Storm
2017
77/100
33,455 reviews
Puzzle · Adventure
Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This time play as Chloe Price, a rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber in a dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.
Day of Infamy
2017
77/100
17,521 reviews
Action · Indie
Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III
2017
77/100
14,388 reviews
Action · Simulation
Step into a brutal battle between three warring factions In Dawn of War III you will have no choice but to face your foes when a catastrophic weapon is found on the mysterious world of Acheron.
TERA - Action MMORPG
2017
77/100
227 reviews
Action · Adventure
TERA is an epic fantasy MMORPG experience. Master the action-packed combat system and prove yourself in solo and multiplayer adventures – all in the stunningly beautiful world of Arborea!
FOR HONOR
2017
76/100
107,579 reviews
Action & adventure
Fight alone or with friends in For Honor, a third-person hero-based melee fighting game. Enter the chaos of war as a Knight, a Viking, a Samurai, a Wu Lin, or an Outlander. Fight in brutal PvP and team-oriented modes, or play the thrilling story campaign.
Secret World Legends
2017
76/100
4,418 reviews
Action · Adventure
Secret World Legends is a story-driven, shared-world action RPG that plunges players into a shadowy war against the supernatural, where ancient myths and legends cross over into the modern day.
Gigantic
2017
76/100
Action · Free To Play
Gigantic is a fast and fluid Strategic Hero Shooter, where you battle against and alongside massive Guardians, in deeply strategic team gameplay. Think fast, be bold, Go Gigantic!
Outlast 2
2017
75/100
53,900 reviews
Action · Adventure
Outlast 2 introduces you to Sullivan Knoth and his followers, who left our wicked world behind to give birth to Temple Gate, a town, deep in the wilderness and hidden from civilization. Knoth and his flock are preparing for the tribulations of the end of times and you’re right in the thick of it.
The Escapists 2
2017
75/100
26,393 reviews
Indie · Simulation
Craft, Steal, Brawl and Escape! It’s time to bust out of the toughest prisons in the world as you return to the life of an inmate in The Escapists 2, now with multiplayer! Have you got what it takes to escape?
The Surge
2017
72/100
9,097 reviews
Action · RPG
Welcome to CREO, the megacorporation saving the world! A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job… you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex.
ARK: Survival Evolved
2017
70/100
584,661 reviews
Action · Adventure
Stranded on the shores of a mysterious island, you must learn to survive. Use your cunning to kill or tame the primeval creatures roaming the land, and encounter other players to survive, dominate... and escape!
Rain World
2017
66/100
46,054 reviews
Action · Adventure
You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious.
Need for Speed Payback
2017
62/100
27,181 reviews
Action · Adventure
Set in the underworld of Fortune Valley, you and your crew were divided by betrayal and reunited by revenge to take down The House, a nefarious cartel that rules the city’s casinos, criminals and cops. In this corrupt gambler’s paradise, the stakes are high and The House always wins.
Friday the 13th: The Game
2017
61/100
64,372 reviews
Action
Jason is back! Jason Voorhees is unleashed and stalking the grounds of Camp Crystal Lake! Take on the role as Jason Voorhees and Camp Crystal Lake counselors. This is the game you’ve been waiting for; the chance to kill or be killed on Friday the 13th!
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
2017
1,762,695 reviews
Action · Adventure
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the high-stakes winner-take-all shooter that started the Battle Royale craze, is free-to-play! Drop into diverse maps, loot unique weapons and supplies, and survive in an ever-shrinking zone where every turn could be your last.
theHunter: Call of the Wild
2017
169,508 reviews
Action & adventure
Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.
Assassin's Creed Origins
2017
119,189 reviews
Action · Adventure
Explore Ancient Egypt in this action-adventure game. Battle powerful enemies, unveil conspiracies, and discover the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.
The Long Dark
2017
111,300 reviews
Action & adventure
The Long Dark is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. There are no zombies -- only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster.
Stick Fight: The Game
2017
99,844 reviews
Action · Casual
Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands
2017
95,882 reviews
Shooter
Lead your elite team of Ghosts in this tactical third-person shooter. Explore a massive open world, infiltrate and destroy the deadly Santa Blanca cartel, and save Bolivia and its people. All editions now include a free title update, featuring a new story mission, plus 4K and 60 FPS availability!
Soundpad
2017
95,739 reviews
Audio Production · Utilities
Play sounds in voice chats in high digital quality. Add sounds or music to your microphone signal so others will hear it, too.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
2017
87,295 reviews
Action · Adventure
Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.
The best games of 2017 · Ludixa
Divinity: Original Sin 2201793/100180,076 reviewsAdventure · RpgThere can only be one God.
The Divine is dead. The Void approaches.
And the powers lying dormant within you are soon to awaken.
