Big Walk, a new indie co-op adventure, has surged to the top of Metacritic's 2026 game rankings, achieving an average score of 94 out of 100 on PC. This places it above previous leaders Forza Horizon 6 and Mina The Hollower, which had been tied for first place. The game launched on August 4 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, and its PC version, with the most reviews, currently holds the highest score.
Metacritic Score Breakdown
According to Metacritic, Big Walk's PC version boasts a 94 score based on 19 reviews. The PlayStation 5 version sits at 88, while the Switch 2 version, noted for technical issues, scores 77. In contrast, Forza Horizon 6 has 78 reviews and Mina The Hollower has 69, meaning Big Walk's smaller review count could inflate its average. However, critics argue the game's innovative design justifies its position.
Big Walk shares the top spot with Sektori, a Switch 2 port of a 2025 game, but many exclude ports from such rankings. The game's clever mechanics and unique co-op experience have earned widespread praise, though its position may shift as more reviews are published.
2026's Highest-Rated Games So Far
Metacritic's current top-rated games of 2026, excluding ports and re-releases, are: Big Walk, Forza Horizon 6, Mina The Hollower, Schrodinger's Call, Pokémon Pokopia, Resident Evil Requiem, Denshattack!, Mewgenics, 007 First Light, and Saros. This list reflects a competitive year, with titles like Resident Evil Requiem and Pokémon Pokopia having held the top spot earlier.
Industry observers speculate that upcoming releases like GTA 6 or the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake could challenge Big Walk's lead. However, for now, the indie game stands as the year's critical darling.
Lowest-Rated Games of 2026
At the other end of the spectrum, PlayStation 5 exclusive Code Violet, a Dino Crisis clone released in January, holds the lowest Metacritic score of 2026 at 29. Tokyo Scramble, a Switch 2 exclusive dinosaur-themed horror game from February, follows with a score of 41. These poor reviews highlight a demand for a proper Dino Crisis revival, as noted by gaming commentators.
Big Walk's success underscores the impact of indie titles in the gaming landscape, proving that innovation can outshine big-budget releases. Whether it maintains its crown remains to be seen, but its debut has certainly set a high bar for 2026.
