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The 10 highest-rated games of 2026. A game needs a critic score and a player score, or at least 25,000 player ratings. Ranked by Crtik Consensus.
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Gears of War is a third-person shooter built around a cover system, where players duck behind obstacles and use tactical fire to advance on enemies. The signature weapon is an assault rifle fitted with a chainsaw bayonet, and a timed reload mechanic can grant a brief damage bonus or jam the gun if mistimed. The five-act campaign can be played solo or in two-player co-op, and a competitive multiplayer mode supports up to eight players split between the two factions. It was the first game in the Gears of War series and helped popularize the modern cover-based shooter, later receiving remastered versions.
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IGDB averages from 4 submissions. Crtik medians are first-playthrough times confirmed by at least five players. When both exist, your target is their midpoint.
How long to beat
IGDB averages from 4 submissions. Crtik medians are first-playthrough times confirmed by at least five players. When both exist, your target is their midpoint.
