Best Games of 2005
The best video games released in 2005, ranked by combined player and critic scores. Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence, Kingdom Hearts II and Sid Meier's Civilization IV top the list. Drawn from 440 rated 2005 releases and updated daily, so this page stays current as ratings settle.
440 rated games4.3 avg score of top 50daily updated
Top 50 games of 2005
Weighted by player & critic ratings
Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence
2005·Konami Computer Entertainment JapanShooterTacticalMetal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence continues the Metal Gear Solid series tradition of follow-up enhanced, international version releases. Subsistence's online multiplayer component, titled Metal Gear Online, consists of fiv
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Frequently asked questions
What was the best game of 2005?
By combined player and critic ratings on Tsumi, Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence is the highest-rated game released in 2005, ahead of Kingdom Hearts II and Sid Meier's Civilization IV.
How many games came out in 2005?
Tsumi lists 440 2005 releases with enough ratings to rank, plus many more smaller titles you can search for and add to your library.
How is this 2005 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 2005 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.
