Most Acclaimed Games of the 2000's

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101
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
Rank: 341
Dev: Activision
Platforms: X360
Genres: Arcade
101 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved (2005)
102
Mafia
Rank: 356
Dev: Illusion Softworks
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fighting, Open world, Racing, Shooter, Stealth
102 Mafia Mafia (2002)
103
Jet Grind Radio / Jet Set Radio
Rank: 358
Dev: Smilebit
Platforms: DC
Genres: Action, Adventure, Music, Platform
103 Jet Grind Radio / Jet Set Radio Jet Grind Radio / Jet Set Radio (2000)
104
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Rank: 364
Dev: Capcom
Platforms: GBA, DS, WIN
Genres: Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle, Visual Novel
104 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (2001)
105
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Rank: 373
Dev: Kojima Productions
Platforms: PS3
Genres: Action, Adventure, Shooter, Stealth, Survival, Tactical
105 Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008)
106
Super Monkey Ball
Rank: 375
Dev: Amusement Vision
Platforms: GC
Genres: Action, Arcade, Party, Platform
106 Super Monkey Ball Super Monkey Ball (2001)
107
Guitar Hero II
Rank: 376
Dev: Harmonix Music Systems
Platforms: PS2, X360
Genres: Music, Party
107 Guitar Hero II Guitar Hero II (2006)
108
Perfect Dark
Rank: 384
Dev: Rare
Platforms: N64
Genres: Action, Shooter, Stealth, Tactical
108 Perfect Dark Perfect Dark (2000)
109
Marvel vs Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes
Rank: 385
Dev: Capcom Production Studio 1
Platforms: ARC, PS2, DC, Xbox
Genres: Action, Arcade, Fighting
109 Marvel vs Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes Marvel vs Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (2000)
110
Final Fantasy XII
Rank: 387
Dev: Square Enix Product Development Division 4
Platforms: PS2
Genres: Action, Adventure, Open world, Role-playing (RPG), Sandbox
110 Final Fantasy XII Final Fantasy XII (2006)
111
Devil May Cry
Rank: 394
Dev: Capcom Production Studio 4
Platforms: PS2
Genres: Action, Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
111 Devil May Cry Devil May Cry (2001)
112
OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast
Rank: 395
Dev: Sumo Digital
Platforms: PS2, PSP, WIN, Xbox
Genres: Action, Racing
112 OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast (2006)
113
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Rank: 400
Dev: Intelligent Systems
Platforms: GC
Genres: Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)
113 Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2004)
114
Call of Duty
Rank: 402
Dev: Infinity Ward
Platforms: MAC, WIN
Genres: Action, Shooter
114 Call of Duty Call of Duty (2003)
115
Pro Evolution Soccer 6 / Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007
Rank: 406
Dev: Konami
Platforms: PS2, WIN, X360
Genres: Simulator, Sport
115 Pro Evolution Soccer 6 / Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 Pro Evolution Soccer 6 / Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 (2006)
116
Pac-Man Championship Edition
Rank: 407
Dev: Namco Bandai Games
Platforms: X360
Genres: Action, Arcade, Puzzle
116 Pac-Man Championship Edition Pac-Man Championship Edition (2007)
117
Lumines: Puzzle Fusion
Rank: 409
Dev: Gameloft, Q Entertainment
Platforms: PS2, PSP, WIN
Genres: Music, Puzzle
117 Lumines: Puzzle Fusion Lumines: Puzzle Fusion (2004)
118
Peggle
Rank: 410
Dev: PopCap Games
Platforms: MAC, iOS, WIN
Genres: Action, Puzzle
118 Peggle Peggle (2007)
119
Skies of Arcadia
Rank: 413
Dev: Overworks
Platforms: GC, DC
Genres: Action, Adventure, Open world, Role-playing (RPG)
119 Skies of Arcadia Skies of Arcadia (2000)
120
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Rank: 414
Dev: IO Interactive
Platforms: GC, PS2, WIN, Xbox
Genres: Action, Shooter, Stealth, Tactical
120 Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Hitman 2: Silent Assassin (2002)
121
Phantasy Star Online
Rank: 419
Dev: Sonic Team
Platforms: GC, DC, WIN, Xbox
Genres: Action, Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Role-playing (RPG)
121 Phantasy Star Online Phantasy Star Online (2000)
122
Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem
Rank: 424
Dev: Silicon Knights
Platforms: GC
Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Puzzle, Survival
122 Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem (2002)
123
The World Ends With You
Rank: 430
Dev: Jupiter Corporation, Square Enix Product Development Division 1
Platforms: DS
Genres: Action, Arcade, Role-playing (RPG)
123 The World Ends With You The World Ends With You (2007)
124
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Rank: 431
Dev: Ubisoft Montreal
Platforms: GC, PS2, WIN, Xbox
Genres: Action, Shooter, Stealth, Tactical
124 Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell (2002)
125
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
Rank: 440
Dev: Troika Games
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Action, Horror, Open world, Role-playing (RPG)
125 Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines (2004)
126
Jet Set Radio Future
Rank: 447
Dev: Smilebit
Platforms: Xbox
Genres: Action, Music, Platform, Racing, Sport
126 Jet Set Radio Future Jet Set Radio Future (2002)
127
Gran Turismo 4
Rank: 448
Dev: Polyphony Digital
Platforms: PS2
Genres: Action, Racing, Simulator
127 Gran Turismo 4 Gran Turismo 4 (2004)
128
Viewtiful Joe
Rank: 449
Dev: Team Viewtiful
Platforms: GC, PS2
Genres: Action, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Platform
128 Viewtiful Joe Viewtiful Joe (2003)
129
Crysis
Rank: 452
Dev: Crytek Frankfurt
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Action, Adventure, Open world, Shooter, Stealth
129 Crysis Crysis (2007)
130
Killer7
Rank: 453
Dev: Engine Software, Grasshopper Manufacture
Platforms: GC, PS2
Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Puzzle, Shooter
130 Killer7 Killer7 (2005)
131
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault
Rank: 455
Dev: 2015
Platforms: MAC, WIN
Genres: Action, Shooter
131 Medal of Honor: Allied Assault Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (2002)
132
Eve Online
Rank: 464
Dev: CCP
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Action, Open world, Role-playing (RPG), Sandbox, Simulator, Strategy
132 Eve Online Eve Online (2003)
133
Paper Mario
Rank: 474
Dev: Intelligent Systems
Platforms: N64
Genres: Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)
133 Paper Mario Paper Mario (2000)
134
Far Cry
Rank: 475
Dev: Crytek, Crytek Frankfurt
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Action, Shooter
134 Far Cry Far Cry (2004)
135
Borderlands
Rank: 476
Dev: Feral Interactive, Gearbox Software
Platforms: PS3, WIN, X360
Genres: Action, Open world, Role-playing (RPG), Shooter
135 Borderlands Borderlands (2009)
136
Virtua Fighter 5
Rank: 480
Dev: Sega AM2
Platforms: ARC, PS3, X360
Genres: Action, Fighting
136 Virtua Fighter 5 Virtua Fighter 5 (2006)
137
Angry Birds
Rank: 481
Dev: Rovio Entertainment
Platforms: AND, iOS
Genres: Action, Arcade, Puzzle, Strategy
137 Angry Birds Angry Birds (2009)
138
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2
Rank: 482
Dev: Bizarre Creations
Platforms: X360
Genres: Action, Shooter, Survival
138 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 (2008)
139
Conker's Bad Fur Day
Rank: 492
Dev: Rare
Platforms: N64
Genres: Action, Adventure, Platform, Puzzle, Shooter
139 Conker's Bad Fur Day Conker's Bad Fur Day (2001)
140
Elite Beat Agents
Rank: 496
Dev: iNiS
Platforms: DS
Genres: Action, Music, Sport
140 Elite Beat Agents Elite Beat Agents (2006)
141
Mirror's Edge
Rank: 499
Dev: EA Digital Illusions CE
Platforms: PS3, WIN, X360
Genres: Action, Adventure, Platform, Puzzle
141 Mirror's Edge Mirror's Edge (2008)
142
Plants vs. Zombies
Rank: 503
Dev: PopCap Games
Platforms: AND, MAC, iOS, WIN, X360
Genres: Action, Puzzle, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Survival, Tactical
142 Plants vs. Zombies Plants vs. Zombies (2009)
143
F.E.A.R. First Encounter Assault Recon
Rank: 507
Dev: Monolith Productions
Platforms: PS3, WIN, X360
Genres: Action, Horror, Shooter
143 F.E.A.R. First Encounter Assault Recon F.E.A.R. First Encounter Assault Recon (2005)
144
Dead Rising
Rank: 508
Dev: Capcom Production Studio 1, QLOC
Platforms: X360
Genres: Action, Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Horror, Open world, Sandbox, Survival
144 Dead Rising Dead Rising (2006)
145
Unreal Tournament 2004
Rank: 518
Dev: Epic Games
Platforms: MAC, LIN, WIN
Genres: Action, Shooter
145 Unreal Tournament 2004 Unreal Tournament 2004 (2004)
146
Flower
Rank: 524
Dev: ThatGameCompany
Platforms: PS3
Genres: Adventure, Puzzle, Simulator
146 Flower Flower (2009)
147
God Hand
Rank: 532
Dev: Clover Studio
Platforms: PS2
Genres: Action, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
147 God Hand God Hand (2006)
148
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Rank: 534
Dev: GSC Game World
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Action, Horror, Open world, Role-playing (RPG), Sandbox, Shooter, Stealth, Survival
148 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (2007)
149
Counter-Strike: Source
Rank: 543
Dev: Hidden Path Entertainment, Valve
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Action, Shooter
149 Counter-Strike: Source Counter-Strike: Source (2004)
150
Bully
Rank: 547
Dev: Rockstar New England, Rockstar Vancouver
Platforms: PS2
Genres: Action, Adventure, Open world, Sandbox
150 Bully Bully (2006)
151
Virtua Fighter 4
Rank: 549
Dev: Sega AM2
Platforms: ARC, PS2
Genres: Action, Fighting
151 Virtua Fighter 4 Virtua Fighter 4 (2001)
152
WarioWare: Twisted!
Rank: 550
Dev: Intelligent Systems, Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 1
Platforms: GBA
Genres: Action, Arcade, Puzzle
152 WarioWare: Twisted! WarioWare: Twisted! (2004)
153
Super Mario Sunshine
Rank: 553
Dev: Nintendo EAD
Platforms: GC
Genres: Action, Adventure, Platform, Sandbox
153 Super Mario Sunshine Super Mario Sunshine (2002)
154
Mother 3
Rank: 555
Dev: Brownie Brown, HAL Laboratory
Platforms: GBA
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS)
154 Mother 3 Mother 3 (2006)
155
Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Rank: 557
Dev: Raven Software, Vicarious Visions, Westlake Interactive
Platforms: MAC, GC, WIN, Xbox
Genres: Action, Adventure, Shooter
155 Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (2002)
156
Cave Story
Rank: 558
Dev: Studio Pixel
Platforms: Wii, WIN
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Shooter
156 Cave Story Cave Story (2004)
157
Pikmin 2
Rank: 560
Dev: Nintendo EAD
Platforms: GC
Genres: Action, Adventure, Real Time Strategy (RTS)
157 Pikmin 2 Pikmin 2 (2004)
158
Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver
Rank: 561
Dev: Game Freak
Platforms: DS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS)
158 Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver (2009)
159
Medieval II: Total War
Rank: 564
Dev: The Creative Assembly
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
159 Medieval II: Total War Medieval II: Total War (2006)
160
Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
Rank: 571
Dev: Game Freak
Platforms: GBA
Genres: Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS)
160 Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald (2002)
161
Mario Kart DS
Rank: 572
Dev: Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.1
Platforms: DS
Genres: Arcade, Party, Racing
161 Mario Kart DS Mario Kart DS (2005)
162
SSX Tricky
Rank: 578
Dev: EA Canada
Platforms: GC, PS2, Xbox
Genres: Action, Racing, Sport
162 SSX Tricky SSX Tricky (2001)
163
Lost Odyssey
Rank: 579
Dev: Feelplus, Mistwalker
Platforms: X360
Genres: Open world, Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS)
163 Lost Odyssey Lost Odyssey (2007)
164
Shenmue II
Rank: 583
Dev: Rutubo Games, Sega AM2
Platforms: DC, Xbox
Genres: Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Sandbox
164 Shenmue II Shenmue II (2001)
165
TimeSplitters 2
Rank: 584
Dev: Free Radical Design
Platforms: GC, PS2, Xbox
Genres: Horror, Shooter
165 TimeSplitters 2 TimeSplitters 2 (2002)
166
The Operative: No One Lives Forever
Rank: 591
Dev: Monolith Productions
Platforms: MAC, PS2, WIN
Genres: Action, Shooter, Stealth
166 The Operative: No One Lives Forever The Operative: No One Lives Forever (2000)
167
No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way
Rank: 596
Dev: Monolith Productions
Platforms: MAC, WIN
Genres: Action, Shooter, Stealth
167 No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way (2002)
168
Killzone 2
Rank: 599
Dev: Guerrilla Games
Platforms: PS3
Genres: Action, Shooter
168 Killzone 2 Killzone 2 (2009)
169
The Witcher
Rank: 601
Dev: CD Projekt RED
Platforms: MAC, WIN
Genres: Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)
169 The Witcher The Witcher (2007)
170
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Rank: 603
Dev: Budcat Creations, Neversoft Entertainment, Vicarious Visions
Platforms: MAC, Wii, PS2, PS3, WIN, X360
Genres: Music, Party, Simulator
170 Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (2007)
171
SimCity 4
Rank: 604
Dev: Maxis
Platforms: MAC, WIN
Genres: Sandbox, Simulator, Strategy
171 SimCity 4 SimCity 4 (2003)
172
Far Cry 2
Rank: 614
Dev: Ubisoft Montreal
Platforms: PS3, WIN, X360
Genres: Action, Adventure, Open world, Sandbox, Shooter, Stealth
172 Far Cry 2 Far Cry 2 (2008)
173
The Beatles: Rock Band
Rank: 617
Dev: Harmonix Music Systems, Pi Studios
Platforms: Wii, PS3, X360
Genres: Music, Party
173 The Beatles: Rock Band The Beatles: Rock Band (2009)
174
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Rank: 622
Dev: Retro Studios
Platforms: Wii
Genres: Action, Adventure, Platform, Shooter
174 Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (2007)
175
Disgaea: Hour of Darkness
Rank: 623
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software
Platforms: PS2
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical
175 Disgaea: Hour of Darkness Disgaea: Hour of Darkness (2003)
176
SSX 3
Rank: 625
Dev: EA Canada
Platforms: GC, PS2, Xbox
Genres: Action, Racing, Sport
176 SSX 3 SSX 3 (2003)
177
Resident Evil - Code: Veronica
Rank: 627
Dev: Nextech
Platforms: GC, PS2, DC
Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Puzzle, Shooter, Survival
177 Resident Evil - Code: Veronica Resident Evil - Code: Veronica (2000)
178
Drop7
Rank: 634
Dev: Area/Code Entertainment
Platforms: AND, iOS
Genres: Puzzle
178 Drop7 Drop7 (2009)
179
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
Rank: 646
Dev: 1st Playable Productions, Infinite Interactive, TransGaming Technologies, Vicious Cycle Software
Platforms: DS, Wii, PS2, PSP, WIN, X360
Genres: Adventure, Puzzle, Strategy
179 Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords (2007)
180
DEFCON
Rank: 649
Dev: Introversion Software
Platforms: MAC, WIN
Genres: Indie, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
180 DEFCON DEFCON (2006)
181
Fable
Rank: 657
Dev: Big Blue Box
Platforms: WIN, Xbox
Genres: Action, Adventure, Open world, Role-playing (RPG), Sandbox
181 Fable Fable (2004)
182
Animal Crossing: Wild World
Rank: 658
Dev: Nintendo EAD
Platforms: DS
Genres: Open world, Sandbox, Simulator
182 Animal Crossing: Wild World Animal Crossing: Wild World (2005)
183
Pro Evolution Soccer 5 / World Soccer: Winning Eleven 9
Rank: 661
Dev: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
Platforms: PS2, WIN, Xbox
Genres: Simulator, Sport
183 Pro Evolution Soccer 5 / World Soccer: Winning Eleven 9 Pro Evolution Soccer 5 / World Soccer: Winning Eleven 9 (2005)
184
IL-2 Sturmovik
Rank: 665
Dev: Maddox Games
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Action, Simulator
184 IL-2 Sturmovik IL-2 Sturmovik (2001)
185
Power Stone 2
Rank: 669
Dev: Capcom
Platforms: ARC, DC
Genres: Action, Fighting, Platform
185 Power Stone 2 Power Stone 2 (2000)
186
ESPN NFL 2K5
Rank: 672
Dev: Visual Concepts
Platforms: PS2, Xbox
Genres: Action, Simulator, Sport
186 ESPN NFL 2K5 ESPN NFL 2K5 (2004)
187
Neverwinter Nights
Rank: 678
Dev: BioWare, MacSoft Games
Platforms: MAC, LIN, WIN
Genres: Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)
187 Neverwinter Nights Neverwinter Nights (2002)
188
R-Type Final
Rank: 682
Dev: Irem
Platforms: PS2
Genres: Action, Arcade, Shooter
188 R-Type Final R-Type Final (2003)
189
Dwarf Fortress
Rank: 687
Dev: Bay 12 Games
Platforms: MAC, LIN, WIN
Genres: 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), Indie, Open world, Role-playing (RPG), Sandbox, Simulator, Stealth, Strategy, Survival, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
189 Dwarf Fortress Dwarf Fortress (2006)
190
Castle Crashers
Rank: 689
Dev: The Behemoth
Platforms: X360
Genres: Action, Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG)
190 Castle Crashers Castle Crashers (2008)
191
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Rank: 690
Dev: Infinity Ward
Platforms: PS3, WIN, X360
Genres: Action, Shooter, Stealth
191 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)
192
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
Rank: 694
Dev: Westwood Pacific
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
192 Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 (2000)
193
Manhunt
Rank: 699
Dev: Rockstar North
Platforms: PS2, WIN, Xbox
Genres: Action, Horror, Shooter, Stealth, Tactical
193 Manhunt Manhunt (2003)
194
Burnout Revenge
Rank: 703
Dev: Criterion Games
Platforms: PS2, Xbox, X360
Genres: Action, Racing
194 Burnout Revenge Burnout Revenge (2005)
195
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
Rank: 710
Dev: Obsidian Entertainment
Platforms: WIN, Xbox
Genres: Action, Adventure, Open world, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
195 Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords (2004)
196
Defense of the Ancients (DotA)
Rank: 713
Dev:
Platforms: MAC, WIN
Genres: Action, Role-playing (RPG), Tactical
196 Defense of the Ancients (DotA) Defense of the Ancients (DotA) (2004)
197
Crimson Skies
Rank: 714
Dev: Zipper Interactive
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Action, Shooter, Simulator
197 Crimson Skies Crimson Skies (2000)
198
Jade Empire
Rank: 725
Dev: BioWare
Platforms: Xbox
Genres: Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)
198 Jade Empire Jade Empire (2005)
199
Crackdown
Rank: 733
Dev: Realtime Worlds
Platforms: X360
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fighting, Open world, Role-playing (RPG), Sandbox, Shooter
199 Crackdown Crackdown (2007)
200
GTR 2: FIA GT Racing Game
Rank: 748
Dev: Blimey! Games
Platforms: WIN
Genres: Racing, Simulator, Sport
200 GTR 2: FIA GT Racing Game GTR 2: FIA GT Racing Game (2006)