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- The games: Rank #50 - #41
- The games: Rank #40 - #31
- The games: Rank #30 - #21
- The games: Rank #20 - #12
- The games: Rank #11 - #01 (THE TOP 10)
Rank #50 - #41
#50
Eve Online
- MMO-RPG - Released 2003 by CCP.
- Metacritic: "Eve Online" has a Metascore of 88.
Video by Scott Manley
#49
Sid Meier's Pirates!
- RPG - Released 2005 by 2K Games.
- Metacritic: "Pirates!" has a Metascore of 88.
Review video by scottishterrierdude
#48
F.E.A.R
- Action - Released 2005 by Warner Bros..
- Metacritic: "F.E.A.R" has a Metascore of 88.
Review video by PC Gamer
#47
Crusader Kings II
- RPG - Released 2012 by Paradox Games.
- Metacritic: "Crusader Kings II" has a Metascore of 82.
Review video by PC Gamer
#46
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
- Strategy -Released 2014 by 2K Games.
- Metacritic: "XCOM: Enemy Unknown" has a Metascore of 89.
Review video by IGN
#45
Borderlands 2
- Action - Released 2014 by 2K Games.
- Metacritic: "Borderlands 2" has a Metascore of 89.
Review video by IGN
#44
The Walking Dead
- Adventure - Released 2014 by Telltale Games.
- Metacritic: "The Walking Dead" has a Metascore of 89.
Review video by IGN
#43
Left 4 Dead 2
- Action - Released 2009 by VALVE.
- Metacritic: "Left 4 Dead 2" has a Metascore of 89.
Review video by IGN
#42
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3
- Stategy - Released 2008 by Electronic Arts.
- Metacritic: "C&C Red Alert 3" has a Metascore of 82.
Review video by IGN
#41
Empire: Total War
- Stategy - Released 2009 by SEGA.
- Metacritic: "Empire: Total War" has a Metascore of 90.
Review video by IGN
Rank #40 - #31
#40
Left 4 Dead
- Action - Released 2008 by VALVE.
- Metacritic: "Left 4 Dead" has a Metascore of 89.
Review video by GameSpot
#39
Age of Mythology
- Strategy - Released 2014 by Microsoft Studios.
- Metacritic: "Age of Mythology" has a Metascore of 89.
Review video by RageGamingVideos
#38
Total War: Shogun 2
- Strategy - Released 2011 by SEGA.
- Metacritic: "Total War: Shogun 2" has a Metascore of 90.
Review video by IGN
#37
Portal
- Action - Released 2007 by VALVE.
- Metacritic: "Portal" has a Metascore of 90.
Review video by Classic Game Room
#36
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
- Action - Released 2013 by SQUARE ENIX.
- Metacritic: "Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut" has a Metascore of 91.
Review video by UnfairReviews
#35
Half-Life 2: Episode Two
- Action - Released 2007 by VALVE.
- Metacritic: "Half-Life 2: Episode Two" has a Metascore of 90.
Review video by GameSpot
#34
Sid Meier's Civilization V
- Stategy - Released 2010 by 2K Games.
- Metacritic: "Sid Meier's Civilization V" has a Metascore of 90.
Review video by GameSpot
#33
Batman Arkham City
- Action - Released 2012 by Warner Bros..
- Metacritic: "Batman Arkham City" has a Metascore of 91.
Review video by IGN
#32
NBA 2K13
- Sports - Released 2012 by 2K Games.
- Metacritic: "NBA 2K13" has a Metascore of 90.
Review video by IGN
#31
Sid Meier's Civilization III
- Stragegy - Released 2001 by 2K Games.
- Metacritic: "Sid Meier's Civilization III" has a Metascore of 90.
Review video by Necroscope86
Rank #30 - #21
#30
Thief II: The Metal Age
- Action - Released 2000 by SQUARE ENIX.
- Metacritic: "Thief II: The Metal Age" has a Metascore of 87.
Review video by 3amGameVids
#29
Deus Ex
- Action - Released 2007 by SQUARE ENIX.
- Metacritic: "Deus Ex" has a Metascore of 90.
Review video by GGBeyondcom
#28
Tomb Raider
- Action - Released 2013 by SQUARE ENIX.
- Metacritic: "Tomb Raider" has a Metascore of 86.
Review video by IGN
#27
Batman: Arkham Asylum
- Action - Released 2010 by Warner Bros..
- Metacritic: "Batman: Arkham" has a Metascore of 91.
Review video by GotGame
#26
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
- RPG - Released 1997 by Bethesda Softworks.
- Metacritic: "Fallout" has a Metascore of 89.
Review video by GameMiestro
#25
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
- RPG - Released 2002 by Bethesda Softworks.
- Metacritic: "The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind" has a Metascore of 89.
Review video by OldGamerStuff
#24
Return to Castle Wolfenstein
- Action - Released 2001 by id Software.
- Metacritic: "Return to Castle Wolfenstein" has a Metascore of 88.
Review video by CGRundertow
#23
Dragon Age: Origins
- Action - Released 2009 by Electronic Arts.
- Metacritic: "Dragon Age: Origins" has a Metascore of 91.
Review video by IGN
#22
Battlefield 2
- Action - Released 2005 by Electronic Arts.
- Metacritic: "Battlefield 2" has a Metascore of 91.
Review video by GameSpot
#21
Crysis
- Action - Released 2007 by Electronic Arts.
- Metacritic: "Crysis" has a Metascore of 91.
Review video by IGN
Rank #20 - #12
#20
Fallout 3
- RPG - Released 2008 by Bethesda Softworks.
- Metacritic: "Fallout 3" has a Metascore of 91.
Review video by IGN
#19
Dishonored
- Action - Released 2012 by Bethesda Softworks.
- Metacritic: "Dishonored" has a Metascore of 91.
Review video by IGN
#18
Thief: The Dark Project
- Action - Released 1998 by SQARE ENIX.
- Metacritic: "Thief: The Dark Project" has a Metascore of 92.
Review video by Lazy Game Reviews
#17
Rome: Total War
- Strategy - Released 2004 by SEGA.
- Metacritic: "Rome: Total War" has a Metascore of 92.
Review video by stanburdman
#16
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Action - Released 2005 by Rockstar.
- Metacritic: "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" has a Metascore of 93.
Review video by GameSpot
#15
Company of Heroes
- Strategy - Released 2006 by SEGA.
- Metacritic: "Company of Heroes" has a Metascore of 93.
Review video by IGN
#14
Age of Empires II
- Strategy - Released 1999 by Microsoft Studios.
- Metacritic: "Age of Empires II" has a Metascore of 92.
Review video by ChongoGS
#13
Grand Theft Auto III
- Action - Released 2002 by Rockstar.
- Metacritic: "Grand Theft Auto III" has a Metascore of 93.
Review video by OldGamerStuff
#12
Mass Effect 2
- RPG - Released 2010 by Electronic Arts.
- Metacritic: "Mass Effect 2" has a Metascore of 94.
Review video by IGN
Rank #11 - #1
#11
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
- Action - Released 2013 by 505 Games.
- Metacritic: "Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons" has a Metascore of 92.
Review video by TotalBiscuit, The Cynical Brit
#10
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
- Action - Released 2003 by Rockstar.
- Metacritic: "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City" has a Metascore of 94.
Review video by GameSpot
#9
Sid Meier's Civilization IV
- Strategy - Released 2005 by 2K Games.
- Metacritic: "Sid Meier's Civilization IV" has a Metascore of 94.
Review video by IGN
#8
Bioshock Infinite
- Action - Released 2013 by 2K Games.
- Metacritic: "Bioshock Infinite" has a Metascore of 94.
Review video by IGN
#7
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- RPG - Released 2011 by Bethesda Softworks.
- Metacritic: "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" has a Metascore of 94.
Review video by IGN
#6
Portal 2
- Action - Released 2011 by Valve.
- Metacritic: "Portal 2" has a Metascore of 95.
Review video by IGN
#5
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
- RPG - Released 2007 by Bethesa Softworks.
- Metacritic: "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" has a Metascore of 94.
Review video by IGN
#4
The Orange Box
- RPG - Released 2007 by Valve.
- Metacritic: "The Orange Box" has a Metascore of 96.
Review video by IGN
#3 BRONZE
Half Life
- Action - Released 1998 by Valve.
- Metacritic: "Half Life" has a Metascore of 96.
Review video by Vitefish
#2 SILVER
BioShock
- Action - Released 2007 by 2K Games.
- Metacritic: "BioShock" has a Metascore of 96.
Review video by IGN
#1 GOLD
Half-Life 2
- Action - Released 2004 by Valve.
- Metacritic: "Half-Life 2" has a Metascore of 96.
Review video by IGN
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