Our ranked tier list of the best games released before May 2026 — Pokémon Pokopia, Mewgenics, Resident Evil Requiem, SAROS, Hermit and Pig, and more.
The highest-rated Pokémon game of all time on Metacritic. Pokopia reinvents the formula with an open-world approach. 90 MC.
Edmund McMillen's long-awaited cat breeding roguelike somehow became one of 2026's highest-rated games. 90 MC.
Capcom's golden age continues. Requiem scored 93 on Xbox — the highest individual platform score of any 2026 game. 89 MC.
Housemarque's follow-up to Returnal delivers deeper combat, a more flexible structure, and a haunting atmosphere. 87 MC.
A charming, heartfelt adventure about a reclusive hermit and their porcine companion. 87 MC.
Team Ninja sharpens the Soulslike formula with a new historical Japanese setting and refined combat. 86 MC.
Capcom's turn-based RPG spinoff proves this isn't just a side series anymore. 86 MC.
Capcom's mysterious sci-fi action game finally arrived after years of delays. Constantly evolving hacking mechanics. 85 MC.
A relaxing exploration game about capturing light through photography on a mysterious mountain. 86 MC.
The sequel to the beloved roguelike cult sim expands on everything — bigger dungeons, more follower management. 86 MC.
The beaver city-builder finally hit 1.0 after years of Early Access and it's everything fans hoped for. 85 MC.
A unique climbing game where you physically control each hand and foot placement. Tense, methodical, and satisfying. 86 MC.
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