Steam Game Rankings
I have well over 500 games on steam. Here I shall rank them all, not only into one to five star categories but against each other, unreasonably comparing different genres and even different decades.
This not even remotely objective or fair. I am randomly factoring in cost, expectations, historical influence, nostalgia and mood.
This is a living document, a bunch of stuff is in the wrong order and competition for top and bottom slots is fierce. At any point I could replay a game and change my opinion entirely.
This not even remotely objective or fair. I am randomly factoring in cost, expectations, historical influence, nostalgia and mood.
This is a living document, a bunch of stuff is in the wrong order and competition for top and bottom slots is fierce. At any point I could replay a game and change my opinion entirely.
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Completed - I finished the game. That probably counts for something. |
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100% Completed - After completing the game, I spent extra time finding all secrets, completing extra difficulty modes, or unlocking all achievements. |
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Cat2 Graphics - There are 3 categories of computer graphics:
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Runs Well - Native resolution, high refresh rate support (120hz+) and a generally problem free experience contribute significantly to the quality of the experience. If I have to edit a config file the game cannot get this award. |
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Sex Appeal - For all the media huff, there's shockingly few games that actually have sexually attractive characters in them. |
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Profit - I some how made money on this game. |
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Cooperative - Game features a significant online co-op component. |
Points of Shame:
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4:3 Aspect Ratio - Widescreen monitors have been standard for well over a decade. There is no excuse. |
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Cat0 Graphics - The other category of graphics that matters. |
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Runs Like Shit - Has some significant technical problem that hurts the experience, including bad framerate, broken net code, compatibility problems, or bugs. |
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Game Cancer - The modern phenomenon of day 1 DLC, season passes, ludicrous paywalls, retailer exclusive content, pointless online logins, intrusive DRM, and general anti-consumer antics. |
Misc:
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All Tags - You can filter the list of games by clicking on the tag images in this key. Click this one to show all games. |
5 Star Games
My favorite games on Steam. Immediately compelling and fun games that are worth exploring to completion and revisiting.
4 Star Games
These are all exceptionally good, but not quite to the legendary status of the 5 star titles.
3 Star Games
Good games that I would recommmend, but they may have some problems or are slightly forgettable.
2 Star Games
Meh. Either there's something wrong or there's just nothing right. You might find something okay here if you're into a specific genre or get a game cheap, but I can't' recommend them.
1 Star Games
The exceptionally bad. Many of the games here actually make me angry to think about.
Comments
Nonnel2016-01-07 19:09:04
You've never played Garry's Mod? That's so weird to me.
FrankMHWhite2016-01-17 01:33:37
You mind if I borrow some of those disinterested games?
HellHound2016-01-18 09:35:44
It seems that there is a tag, "open-world" that is not mentioned in the beginning.
Badspot2016-01-18 16:20:46
You are mistaken.
Swollow2016-02-02 20:08:51
When you rank your own game 4 stars
Lord Tony2016-02-03 02:27:39
A 4 star rating on Blockland?
Lord Tony2016-02-03 02:35:07
I see Dead Space is on your unplayed list. It's kind of similar to Resident Evil 4 in terms of gameplay.
I liked the first game but I have no interest in the sequels.
I 100% the game on the PS3 only because I like collecting every trophy but I don't recommend it because my god it shows how tedious the game can get.
I liked the first game but I have no interest in the sequels.
I 100% the game on the PS3 only because I like collecting every trophy but I don't recommend it because my god it shows how tedious the game can get.
Nickel2016-02-04 10:20:20
I'm glad you rated Spelunky 5 star, you should try to complete a hell run on it, it adds some extra depth rather than just get to the end of the level.
Badspot2016-02-05 09:10:39
I have completed a hell run.
Rednakin2016-02-13 13:25:54
The source version of Half-Life is considered "notoriously buggy" by a lot of people. The original version also has lots of mods and an active community, so I wouldn't consider the game "irrelevant".
Taiku2016-03-01 23:30:54
You played F.3.A.R. but none of the previous games? You're missing out.
Pecon2016-03-07 15:36:34
I like how Skyrim is in both graphics tiers.
Weaver2016-03-11 06:04:23
If you haven't played Fable: The Lost Chapters, I recommend it. It's much more entertaining than Fable II and III.
Blockland should be in both "runs well" and "runs like shit".
Majorth2016-04-16 16:44:04
>Blockland
>Runs well
;)
>Runs well
;)
Majorth2016-04-16 16:48:21
Very interesting list nonetheless. Also I find that Terraria runs quite well? Or am I mistaken?
Taiku2016-04-19 00:31:23
Half Life: Source takes out the ability to gib dead bodies and replaces it with some rubber chicken bullshit. 0/10
Trudeau2016-05-08 01:53:30
when you rate blockland higher than fucking half-life 2
SuperSuit122016-06-22 20:46:10
For Q. U. B. E., the Director's Cut thing has dialogue, and the original didn't. Story's irrelevant and you don't get a choice in the ending. Wait until your computer dies because trusting person B isn't an option or trust person A and not person B. It's like the Portal dialogue, except it isn't funny and has nothing to do with the game. So, basically, someone's talking to you and you can't respond, then you jump into a door whether you want to or not because the game isn't programmed to respond to a player who just doesn't.
Fun game though.
Fun game though.
Dominus2016-08-08 06:52:16
strange to see skyrim in the "4 star category"
if you think the graphics are shit, download some 4k ENB's.
if you think the graphics are shit, download some 4k ENB's.
Badspot2016-08-08 10:42:56
Skyrim doesn't stand up to anything I've put in the 5 star category. It's not even close. Also if you look carefully, you'll see I placed it in both the "bad graphics" and "good graphics" categories because somehow Bethesda makes quantum entangled graphics that are simultaneously amazing and shit.
Also I can't be bothered to try and piece together the right mods to fix the game and worry about compatibility issues and management tools and crap. I'm trying to play a game not develop one.
Also I can't be bothered to try and piece together the right mods to fix the game and worry about compatibility issues and management tools and crap. I'm trying to play a game not develop one.
Blueham2016-08-24 10:25:42
Hey, the YS I part has some sort of issue as in there's two sets of text on top of each other.
Badspot2016-08-24 22:00:33
>two sets of text on top of each other
I'm not seeing this problem.
I'm not seeing this problem.
Sanctum 1 is a really fun FPS/tower defense hydrid, you should give it a go since it's great in co-op. Didn't care for the second one as much even though it actually has a story.
mann2016-10-31 20:16:32
why isnt blockland at the very bottom
Blueham2016-11-19 14:09:22
Oh, sorry about that (3 messages above me), I don't see any problem now, should've refreshed.
Kore2017-06-26 20:26:31
@badspot
Play The Long Dark
Play The Long Dark
Badspot2017-07-03 03:27:50
>The Long Dark
I'm not really interested in crafting systems or unfinished games.
I'm not really interested in crafting systems or unfinished games.
Taiku2019-09-28 17:45:44
Receiver got an update to its codebase that's supposed to drastically improve its performance, so its point of shame of running like garbage probably doesn't apply anymore.
Dummy2020-09-04 21:03:54
The content isn't being displayed
Badspot2020-09-07 23:22:53
Fixed.
manteuro2020-12-08 18:02:32
where is dark souls ?
Badspot2020-12-09 13:51:57
I have never played dark souls. It honestly doesn't look very fun, looks very slow and punishing with long commit times to attacks and arbitrary boss patterns to memorize.
manteuro2020-12-09 19:30:00
understandable, unless the game grabs you its not going to be a very good experience. same goes for something like bloodborne. theres immense levels of satisfaction on par with something like a hell run in spelunky. but it is presented through mechanics that not everyone will agree with.
Stef2023-04-16 12:34:49
You should give Amid Evil a go.
Badspot2023-04-22 22:05:17
I have played Amid Evil and didn't like it.
Stef2023-04-28 18:01:09
I assume that's due to the level-desgin. Many new old-school shooters seem to have scrapped it in favour of graphics.
Goth772023-06-29 11:40:41
dang how did you not enjoy borderlands 1 or 2 those games were pretty damn fun and witty maybe you outta give them a re-try
Badspot2023-06-29 21:20:35
I have no idea how you could possibly think that. Everything about the game is terrible. The shooting mechanics, the writing, the voices. Oh god the voices, a wacky voice dripping with irony and pop culture references is not funny. Being annoying on purpose is still annoying.
There's a whole video essay about the writing style:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyHG8EfcA5c
The problem is he tries to say that Borderlands fell off and it used to be good, which is just not true. It was always bad. He was just to young to know better during the first two games. His brain turned on and finally realized it was shit. Gearbox makes shit games. Literally every game after Half-Life: Opposing Force has been garbage.
There's a whole video essay about the writing style:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyHG8EfcA5c
The problem is he tries to say that Borderlands fell off and it used to be good, which is just not true. It was always bad. He was just to young to know better during the first two games. His brain turned on and finally realized it was shit. Gearbox makes shit games. Literally every game after Half-Life: Opposing Force has been garbage.
Badspot2023-06-30 00:10:09
Just to clarify, I'm not angry at you if you like borderlands. It's just that my time playing it was pure suffering.
It's not a moral failing if you like a bad game.
It's not a moral failing if you like a bad game.
Ganthraxx2023-06-30 11:53:55
You play Outer Wilds yet? Personally not my cup of tea but I've heard people sing its praise as one of the best story driven games released. Wondering your opinion on it.
Cicero2024-05-22 11:42:19
There's something truly surreal to see a guy who vehemently dislikes furries, to give a game that features one a five-star rating and it's a bit more hysterical (in my opinion,) when you consider he also gave it the "sexual appeal" tag and it's the only one in the five-stary category to have such a tag compared to the other games that have it.
What's going on Badspot? Are you secretly becoming a furry? Are you falling for their spell? Come on Badspot! I thought you were better than that!
Nah I'm just fucking you with Badspot, I agree that the game itself is fun but honestly, I really do wish the game's story was touched on a bit more. I know the recent update left at least some crumbs at the beginning of the game to give the player an idea of the overall story but it's something I still wish it was polished on. Thanks for the review for it though!
What's going on Badspot? Are you secretly becoming a furry? Are you falling for their spell? Come on Badspot! I thought you were better than that!
Nah I'm just fucking you with Badspot, I agree that the game itself is fun but honestly, I really do wish the game's story was touched on a bit more. I know the recent update left at least some crumbs at the beginning of the game to give the player an idea of the overall story but it's something I still wish it was polished on. Thanks for the review for it though!
Badspot2024-05-22 19:18:05
I made two posts in the BLF furry thread about this:
https://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=234126.msg8847841
Note that the post is 8 years old, and the image it quotes is 16 years old. But my main complaint about furries is still aesthetics. If every fursona just had an normal-ish looking face instead of a big slobbering jowly Don Bluth dog mouth, I don't think there would be nearly as much conflict.
But for a lot of furries the disgust reaction seems to be the goal - they get off on it, like a flasher. I have a theory that this may be autism related in some cases, where the offender misinterprets the signals they are getting from others, so when they see someone be disgusted they feel arousal.
It may also tie into the intestinal-parasites-make-you-gay theory, where disgusting activities are connected to sexual desire in order to spread parasitic worms.
https://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=234126.msg8847841
Note that the post is 8 years old, and the image it quotes is 16 years old. But my main complaint about furries is still aesthetics. If every fursona just had an normal-ish looking face instead of a big slobbering jowly Don Bluth dog mouth, I don't think there would be nearly as much conflict.
But for a lot of furries the disgust reaction seems to be the goal - they get off on it, like a flasher. I have a theory that this may be autism related in some cases, where the offender misinterprets the signals they are getting from others, so when they see someone be disgusted they feel arousal.
It may also tie into the intestinal-parasites-make-you-gay theory, where disgusting activities are connected to sexual desire in order to spread parasitic worms.
Badspot doesn't care about furries anymore all he cares about is gooning all he feels is the urge to goon he will destroy anything in his way that stands in his way of being a gooner even if that includes his preconceived disgust towards furries his ascendance towards gigagoonery shall not be defeated
Rusty2024-10-14 10:15:09
A game somewhat similar to Blade of Darkness except with much better controls is Enclave.
Goth772024-11-04 23:50:33
didnt realize you replied to my old msg so I'm late saying this; but yeah I was young when I played borderlands as well. I guess the reason I got enjoyment out of it because it was one of the few co-op games my bro and I would spend hours hunting for loot until 3 am on a school night. We didn't have a lot of games to play back then, so my opinion is a little biased due to nostaliga factor
please do a review on db sparking zero. I played the original tenkaichi games and I think this newest 'reboot' or whatever u wanna call it is hot garbage
please do a review on db sparking zero. I played the original tenkaichi games and I think this newest 'reboot' or whatever u wanna call it is hot garbage
Goth772024-11-06 08:00:29
nvm disregard that last part. you'll just have to take my word for it that it sucks compared to the originals. I know you have a game to work on and many ppl are looking forward to it
Nogo6969692024-11-26 15:38:42
Just wanted to say I love this site and you. Thanks. "Ugly-on-Purpose.html" is GOLDEN.
Badspot2024-12-02 22:46:32
Recent additions:
Highly Recommended: Baba is You, Nova Drift
Recommended: The Enchanted Cave 2, Hands of Necromancy, Far: Lone Sails, Maniac
Not Recommended: Super Indie Karts, Scarlet Tower, Clive 'N Wrench, Dusk, Dusk '82, Demon Turf, Blazing Beaks, Chasm: The Rift, 9 Years of Shadows, Wife Quest
Exceptionally Bad: Gun Gun Pixies, Spinch
Highly Recommended: Baba is You, Nova Drift
Recommended: The Enchanted Cave 2, Hands of Necromancy, Far: Lone Sails, Maniac
Not Recommended: Super Indie Karts, Scarlet Tower, Clive 'N Wrench, Dusk, Dusk '82, Demon Turf, Blazing Beaks, Chasm: The Rift, 9 Years of Shadows, Wife Quest
Exceptionally Bad: Gun Gun Pixies, Spinch
new blood interactive loves making "retro" games for hipsters
Matthew N. Bennett2024-12-03 17:09:56
Dusk was good but after its runaway success New Blood just started making the same shit over and over again. It used to be a fun niche genre and now there's a million "boomer shooter" (fucking vomit at that tagline) clones on Steam that are all just Quake but worse.