The Science of Gaming.
How do we define the "Best Game"? Explore our dual-ranking system that combines professional critique with player passion.
Top Games: User Choice
Ranked by thousands of players. This list represents what the community actually loves to play, regardless of marketing hype.
Explore Community Rankings →Top Games: Metacritic
The industry standard. A weighted average of reviews from the world's most respected gaming journalists and critics.
Explore Critic Rankings →How we calculate the scores
1. User Scoring (The Pulse)
Every rating on MyGameList is weighted by user activity. To prevent "review bombing," our algorithm prioritizes users with a verified backlog and consistent rating history.
2. Metacritic Integration
We pull real-time data from global critic aggregates. This provides a baseline of quality from a technical and narrative perspective, as seen by professionals.
3. The Comparison Logic
The magic happens when we compare both. We highlight "Hidden Gems" (high User, low Meta) and "Overhyped Titles" (high Meta, low User).