The tier list
Four ranks. Within a tier, the order follows the Index; between tiers, the gap is real.
S
Sovereign
90–100 · Defines what a dark fantasy game on PC can be. Play these first.
No. 1 · RPGBaldur's Gate 3
96
Holds the top of the Index on world, builds and sheer reactivity.
Testing
$59.99 · Deck Verified
No. 2 · SoulslikeElden Ring
95
Second only by a whisker; the best combat and boss design in the codex.
Punishing
$59.99 · Deck Verified
No. 3 · RPGThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
92
The highest World & lore score in the codex.
Measured
$49.99 · Deck Verified
No. 4 · SoulslikeDark Souls III
90
Highest-rated pure boss gauntlet in the codex.
Punishing
$59.99 · Deck Verified
A
Ascendant
85–89 · Excellent, with one clear caveat. Easy to recommend to fans of the genre.
No. 5 · RPGDivinity: Original Sin 2
89
Joint-best combat systems in the codex, held back by its final act.
Testing
$59.99 · Deck Verified
No. 6 · SoulslikeLies of P
87
Best PC port among the codex soulslikes.
Punishing
$59.99 · Deck Playable
No. 7 · RoguelikeDarkest Dungeon
86
Best atmosphere per dollar in the codex.
Punishing
$24.99 · Deck Verified
No. 8 · Action RPGPath of Exile 2
85
The highest Builds score in the codex.
Testing
$29.99 · Deck Verified
B
Bannered
80–84 · Great for the right player; read the "who should enter" note first.
No. 9 · Action RPGGrim Dawn
84
Best offline action RPG in the codex.
Measured
$24.99 · Deck Playable
No. 10 · MOBADota 2
83
The only free entry, and the hardest trial in the codex.
Merciless
Free · Deck Playable
No. 11 · MetroidvaniaBlasphemous
82
Highest art direction relative to price.
Punishing
$24.99 · Deck Verified
C
Common
70–79 · Good, but a better option exists for most people.
