Summary
- 2024 has seen a strong start with highly rated games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Balatro leading the pack.
- Games like Tekken 8 and Dragon's Dogma 2 have also been well-received.
- Despite amazing sales, popular games like Palworld and Helldivers 2 didn't crack the top 10.
The first quarter of 2024 has recently come to a close, and so fans may be wondering which titles make up the 10 highest-rated games of the year so far. Many have pointed to 2023 being one of the best years in gaming in terms of new releases, and so 2024 has always had an uphill battle ahead of it. However, it seems 2024 is off to a fantastic start so far, delivering a number of high-quality new game releases.
For the most part, it seems as though 2024 has carried on 2023's momentum, with major new game releases launching on a regular basis and seemingly living up to the hype. There have been multiple high-profile new games released in 2024 so far that have earned a great deal of critical acclaim, potentially solidifying themselves as potential Game of the Year candidates.
The 15 Most Anticipated Games of 2024
A new year brings new games, and 2024 is already shaping up to be a solid year with long-awaited remakes, anticipated sequels, and brand new IP.
There are still many new games coming in 2024, so it's highly likely that the list of 10 highest-rated games of 2024 will change within the next few months. For now, though, the 10 highest-rated new games of 2024 are Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Balatro, Tekken 8, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Solium Infernum, TimeMelters, Unicorn Overlord, Persona 3 Reload, and Dragon's Dogma 2.
Highest-Rated Games of 2024 So Far
|
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth |
93 |
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Balatro |
92 |
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Tekken 8 |
90 |
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The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered |
90 |
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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth |
90 |
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Solium Infernum |
88 |
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TimeMelters |
88 |
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Unicorn Overlord |
88 |
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Persona 3 Reload |
88 |
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Dragon's Dogma 2 |
88 |
The bottom five games all share an 88 overall rating, whereas the three titles ranked ahead of them have 90 overalls. Balatro has 92, and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth reviews have helped it earn a 93 overall rating, making it the highest-rated game of the year to date. Critics praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's impressive graphics and combat, with some calling it one of the best Final Fantasy games to date.
Balatro has proven to be one of 2024's surprise hits. The unique Poker meets roguelike game has become somewhat of an overnight sensation, earning widespread praise from fans and critics alike. Tekken 8, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and Dragon's Dogma 2 have also been quite successful, though the latter has been criticized for adding microtransactions post-launch.
Two Popular titles didn't make it to Top 10
Notably, two of 2024's most popular games did not crack the top 10. Open world survival game Palworld was a massive, record-breaking success upon its early access launch earlier this year, and Helldivers 2 has been a huge hit as well. Even though they didn't earn review scores quite as high as the other games listed, there's a good chance that they will also be getting some nods when it comes time to hand out awards at the end of the year.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Released
- February 29, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
- Franchise
- Final Fantasy
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 40 Hours
- Metascore
- 93
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
