Game Informer’s Top Scoring Reviews Of 2026

At Game Informer, writing game reviews is one of our primary functions. As such, we cover hundreds of titles each and every year, hoping to turn you on to your next favorite game. However, within that field, a select few rise to the top as the games we most highly recommend. While you’re always welcome to peruse our reviews page for the latest and greatest (and sometimes worst) games on the market, we’ve gathered our highest-scoring reviews of 2026 right here. 

Be sure to bookmark this page and check back frequently, as we’ll continue to update it as more titles earn review scores on the top end of our review scale.

9.75

Resident Evil Requiem

A masterclass in refinement and a tour de force of gameplay, Requiem is Resident Evil at its finest. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC

Release Date:
February 27, 2026

9.25

Cairn

Cairn is more than a remarkably gripping mountain-climbing game. It’s also a deeply affecting narrative of anguish, loss, and the steep cost of obsession. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC

Release Date:
January 29, 2026

Forza Horizon 6

Even for a series built on delivering approachable racing action that appeals to both newcomers and hardcore players, Forza Horizon 6 impresses at each turn, delivering one of the greatest racing games of this generation. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

Release Date:

May 19, 2026 (Xbox Series X/S, PC), 2026 (PlayStation 5)

Marathon

Bungie’s excellent audio design and gunplay, paired with increasingly complicated level design borrowing from over a decade of expertise designing Destiny raids coalesce into something special. Marathon is proof Bungie is still at the top of its game. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

Release Date:
March 5, 2026

Saros

Moving, shooting, improving (both in stats and skill), winning, and even losing is an unequivocal joy, and I only wish I could write this final sentence faster so I can hurry up and get back to planet Carcosa and attempt another run. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5

Release Date:
April 30, 2026

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park

Super Mario Bros. Wonder was a joy to play through in 2023, and now, a few years later, it’s even better. Read review

Platforms: Switch 2

Release Date:
March 26, 2026

9

Deadzone: Rogue

Thanks to superb gunplay, a compelling mystery, and terrific use of the roguelite formula, Deadzone: Rogue avoids getting lost in the crowded sci-fi shooter genre. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC

Release Date:

August 11, 2025 (PC), September 3, 2025 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S), March 17, 2026 (Switch 2)

Mixtape

Mixtape’s stellar writing, concise runtime, and inspired use of its licensed soundtrack make it an instant classic and a heartfelt trip down memory lane. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC

Release Date:
May 7, 2026

Nioh 3

Nioh 3’s consistently rewarding approach to open-world design, combined with its entertaining Ninja gameplay style, cements it as the best entry in the franchise. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC

Release Date:
February 6, 2026

Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse

Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse is a brilliant modern adventure game, filled with mysteries, delightful characters, and gorgeous art. Read review

Platforms: Switch 2, Switch, PC, iOS, Android

Release Date:
February 19, 2026

Pokémon Pokopia

Despite minor complaints, Pokémon Pokopia sticks out as one of the best examples of a third-party developer using the Pokémon license to the fullest extent possible. Read review

Platforms: Switch 2

Release Date:
March 5, 2026

World of Warcraft: Midnight

Now more than ever, Azeroth feels like a home away from home. Read review

Platforms: PC, Mac

Release Date:
March 2, 2026

8.75

Death Howl

Death Howl is a cohesive and well-crafted fusion of deckbuilders and Soulslikes. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC

Release Date:

December 9, 2025 (PC), February 19, 2026 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch)

High On Life 2

High on Life 2 is the kind of game that you can put on, laugh at for a while, and forget what’s troubling you, even though reminders might slip in through the pointed social commentary. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

Release Date:
February 13, 2026

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

Even with my dissatisfaction with stealth and some minor glitches, the latest Lego Batman is a rain-slicked success. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC

Release Date:

May 22, 2026 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC), 2026 (Switch 2)

MIO: Memories in Orbit

Taking cues from the likes of Hollow Knight and Ori, this punishing platforming and exploration game is well worth your time if you’re up for a big challenge. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, PC

Release Date:
January 20, 2026

8.5

Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred

Lord of Hatred is an exceptional cherry on top of Diablo IV, further cementing the entire package as among the best action RPGs of the generation. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC

Release Date:
April 28, 2026

Fur Squadron Phoenix

Nintendo may not know what to do with the Star Fox franchise, but Fur Squadron Phoenix makes a great case that the genre can still flourish in 2026. Read review

Platforms: Switch, PC

Release Date:

February 18, 2026 (PC), February 25, 2026 (Switch)

Invincible VS

With a solid foundation built upon approachability and personality, Invincible VS is easy to recommend to both seasoned fighting games fans and Invincible enthusiasts. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

Release Date:
April 30, 2026

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