The Unbeatable Game: Surpassing the 6 Games That Outscored Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3 secures its position among the elite as one of the top 10 highest-rated video games of all time, joining an exclusive group of only six games with superior review scores
Highlights
Baldur's Gate 3 has garnered widespread praise and stands as one of the most highly acclaimed video games ever created, surpassing renowned titles such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 5 in terms of ratings.
Baldur's Gate 3 has claimed a spot in the top 10 highest-rated games, displacing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild from its position. Additionally, it has achieved the distinction of being the highest-rated PC game to date and currently reigns as the number one game on the review aggregate site, OpenCritic, surpassing both Super Mario Odyssey and Breath of the Wild.
Baldur's Gate 3 is now among the most highly acclaimed video games of all time, although it currently ranks below six other games. Since its release on PC, Baldur's Gate 3 has garnered widespread praise, surpassing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to become the highest-rated new game of 2023. Additionally, it has soared to become the highest-rated PC game ever created, solidifying its position in the top 10 overall list.
It is uncommon for the top 10 highest-rated video games to experience significant changes, but Baldur's Gate 3 has successfully secured a spot. Its presence in the top 10 has displaced The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which is intriguing given that BG3 also dethroned Breath of the Wild's sequel as the top game of 2023.
Highest-Rated Video Games of All Time List
The current top 10 highest-rated games of all time include only six titles that have scored higher than Baldur's Gate 3. These games are The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, Grand Theft Auto 4, SoulCalibur, Super Mario Galaxy, and Super Mario Galaxy 2. Currently, Baldur's Gate 3 is ranked higher than Red Dead Redemption 2, Grand Theft Auto 5, and Disco Elysium: The Final Cut.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - 99
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 - 98
Grand Theft Auto 4 - 98
SoulCalibur - 98
Super Mario Galaxy - 97
Super Mario Galaxy 2 - 97
Baldur's Gate 3 - 97
Red Dead Redemption 2 - 97
Grand Theft Auto 5 - 97
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut - 97
There is still room for Baldur's Gate 3's review score to change and affect its position on the list. Just yesterday, Baldur's Gate 3 was ranked ninth, but with additional reviews, it has now moved up a few spots. It's uncertain whether future reviews will push it above the Super Mario Galaxy titles or if it will drop down the list again.
While Metacritic uses platform categorization to maintain Baldur's Gate 3's impressive ranking, its position may not be affected on OpenCritic if the upcoming console versions fail to meet expectations. On OpenCritic, all platforms are treated equally, so reviews for the upcoming PS5 version will influence the overall score of the game on that site. Currently, Baldur's Gate 3 holds the top spot on OpenCritic, surpassing acclaimed titles like Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. However, it should be noted that OpenCritic reviews only date back to 2013. The game is currently available for PC, with a PS5 version set to release on September 6, and an Xbox version is also in progress.
