Best Games of 2004
The best video games released in 2004, ranked by combined player and critic scores. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Pokémon FireRed Version and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door top the list. Drawn from 386 rated 2004 releases and updated daily, so this page stays current as ratings settle.
386 rated games4.3 avg score of top 50daily updated
Top 50 games of 2004
Weighted by player & critic ratings
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Frequently asked questions
What was the best game of 2004?
By combined player and critic ratings on Tsumi, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is the highest-rated game released in 2004, ahead of Pokémon FireRed Version and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
How many games came out in 2004?
Tsumi lists 386 2004 releases with enough ratings to rank, plus many more smaller titles you can search for and add to your library.
How is this 2004 ranking calculated?
Each game's IGDB player and critic rating is weighted by its vote count, which stops a brand-new release with a handful of ratings from jumping to the top. Rankings refresh every day.
Can I add these 2004 games to my backlog?
Yes. Use the plus button on any row to add it to your Tsumi backlog, or link Steam to import everything you already own along with your hours played.
