# Highest-Rated Video Games of All Time on Metacritic (2026)

URL: https://technosports.co.in/highest-rated-video-games-time-on-metacritic/  
Published: 2026-09-20  
Updated: 2026-09-20  
Author: Raunak Saha

[Metacritic’s](https://www.metacritic.com/browse/game/)aggregate scores are the closest thing gaming has to a universal report card. Nearly three decades of reviews later, a handful of titles still sit above every other release ever made. Here’s the definitive ranking.

![Video Games of All Time on Metacritic](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Video-Games-of-All-Time-on-Metacritic-.jpg)

## Metacritic’s Highest-Rated Video Games: Quick Info

| Rank | Game | Metascore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | 99 |
| 2 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 | 98 |
| 3 | Grand Theft Auto IV | 98 |
| 4 | SoulCalibur | 98 |
| 5 | Super Mario Galaxy | 97 |
| 6 | Super Mario Galaxy 2 | 97 |
| 7 | Red Dead Redemption 2 | 97 |
| 8 | Grand Theft Auto V | 97 |
| 9 | Disco Elysium: The Final Cut | 97 |
| 10 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | 97 |

## Ocarina of Time’s 99 Has Never Been Touched

Released in 1998, *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* remains the only game to hold a 99 Metascore, a record no title has come close to matching in over 25 years. Interestingly, critic scores and player scores don’t always line up — 2026’s [Resident Evil Requiem tied Clair Obscur for the highest user score ever recorded](https://technosports.co.in/resident-evil-requiem-tie-clairobscur-metcritic/), showing that what players love and what critics rate highest can be two very different lists.

## FAQs

**Q1. What is the highest-rated video game of all time on Metacritic?**  
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, with a 99 Metascore.

**Q2. How many games share the top spot?**  
None — Ocarina of Time is the sole holder of a 99, though 16 other games have scored 97 or higher.

**Q3. Is Metacritic’s critic score the same as its user score?**  
No. Critic scores (Metascore) and user scores are tracked separately and can differ significantly, as seen with Resident Evil Requiem’s record user score in 2026.

**Q4. Why do newer games dominate recent top-10 lists?**  
Modern games are reviewed by far more outlets than older releases, which affects how aggregate scores are calculated and compared over time.