Metacritic Unveils Its Top 20 Games For The First Half Of 2026
Metacritic has released its curated list of the top 20 video games from the first half of 2026, with an Xbox title claiming the number one position. The ranking methodology uses the platform with the highest review volume for each game to determine its placement on the list, creating interesting variations between individual platform scores and overall rankings.
Notably, Resident Evil Requiem demonstrates how this scoring system can affect final placements—despite achieving a strong 93-point average rating on Xbox, the game ranks fifth overall because PlayStation 5 accumulated more reviews for the title. This approach reflects Metacritic’s standardized methodology for aggregating scores across the gaming industry’s diverse platforms and outlets.