The best video game publishers of 2023 according to #Metacritic #steam #nintendo #playstation #xbox #epicgames #allgame #game #gaming #bestgame
In 2023, several highly anticipated video games were released, including titles like Baldur’s Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. While these games received critical acclaim, attention has also turned to the publishers behind these successful releases.
Metacritic, a popular review aggregator, evaluated the performance of video game publishers in 2023 based on factors such as average Metascore, the percentage of games with good or bad scores, and the number of great titles released. Sales and user reviews were not considered, only critic reviews approved by Metacritic.
Capcom emerged as the top publisher in 2023, with games like Street Fighter 6 and the Resident Evil 4 remake contributing to their success. Capcom had an average Metascore of 84.5 and surpassed their previous ranking to claim the first spot.
Other notable publishers included Raw Fury, Chorus Worldwide, and Annapurna Interactive, who also saw significant improvements in their rankings compared to the previous year. Sony, however, experienced a decline as they dropped to 13th place from their top ranking in 2022.
For more detailed information on the best publishers of 2023, including the number of games released and their average Metascores, visitors can explore Metacritic’s breakdown. Additionally, the best-reviewed games of 2023 on various platforms can be found on Metacritic as well. ( https://www.metacritic.com/news/2024-game-publisher-rankings/ )
46. Perpetual (Perp Games)
Best 2023 game: VR Skater (PS5) — 77
45. Microids
Best 2023 game: Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express (PC) — 74
44. PlayWay / Ultimate Games
Best 2023 game: House Flipper 2 (PC) — 79
43. Nacon / Daedalic Entertainment
Best 2023 game: Barotrauma (PC) — 81
42. Marvelous / Xseed
Best 2023 game: Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories (PS5) — 76
41. Idea Factory
Best 2023 game: My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! – Pirates of the Disturbance (Switch) — 76
40. Untold Tales
Best 2023 game: Bang-On Balls: Chronicles (PC) — 86
39. Freedom Games
Best 2023 game: City of Beats (PC) — 79
38. 505 Games
Best 2023 game: Ghostrunner 2 (PC) — 81
37. Humble Games
Best 2023 game: Coral Island (PC) — 82
36. Maximum Entertainment
Best 2023 game: Bramble: The Mountain King (Xbox Series X|S) — 83
35. PQube
Best 2023 game: ghostpia Season One (Switch) — 82
34. Saber Interactive
Best 2023 game: Teardown (Xbox Series X|S) — 85
33. THQ Nordic (Includes HandyGames)
Best 2023 game: Jagged Alliance 3 (PC) — 81
32. Plaion
Best 2023 game: Ride 5 (Xbox Series X|S) — 84
31. Outright Games
Best 2023 game: PAW Patrol World (Xbox Series X|S) — 79
30. Serenity Forge
Best 2023 game: LISA: Definitive Edition (Switch) — 83
29. Atari
Best 2023 game: Mr. Run and Jump (PS5) — 81
28. Plug In Digital
Best 2023 game: Gravity Circuit (PC) — 89
27. Bandai Namco
Best 2023 game: Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (PC) — 86
(tie) 25. Take-Two Interactive
Best 2023 game: Red Dead Redemption + Undead Nightmare (Switch) — 83
(tie) 25. Frontier Foundry / Frontier Developments
Best 2023 game: Stranded: Alien Dawn (PC) — 81
24. ININ Games
Best 2023 game: Ray’z Arcade Chronology (Switch) — 81
23. Ubisoft
Best 2023 game: Anno 1800 Console Edition (PS5) — 83
22. NIS America
Best 2023 game: The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure (PC) — 86
21. Koei Tecmo
Best 2023 game: Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key (PC) — 85
20. Red Art Games
Best 2023 game: Nuclear Blaze (Switch) — 80
19. Square Enix
Best 2023 game: Star Ocean: The Second Story R (Switch) — 87
18. Focus Entertainment
Best 2023 game: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge – Dimension Shellshock (PC) — 87
(tie) 16. Team 17
Best 2023 game: Blasphemous 2 (Xbox Series X|S) — 85
(tie) 16. Electronic Arts
Best 2023 game: Dead Space (Xbox Series X|S) — 90
15. Microsoft (Xbox Game Studios)
Best 2023 game: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (Xbox Series X|S) — 86
14. Gearbox
Best 2023 game: Remnant II (Xbox Series X|S) — 85
13. Sony
Best 2023 game: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (PS5) — 90
12. Playism
Best 2023 game: DRAINUS (Switch) — 84
11. Devolver Digital
Best 2023 game: The Talos Principle 2 (PS5) — 90
10. Thunderful
Best 2023 game: Worldless (PC) — 85
9. Sega
Best 2023 game: Persona 4 Golden (Switch) — 90
8. Bethesda Softworks
Best 2023 game: Hi-Fi Rush (PC) — 90
7. Aksys Games
Best 2023 game: Jack Jeanne (Switch) — 90
6. Nintendo
Best 2023 game: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch) — 96
5. Annapurna Interactive
Best 2023 game: Cocoon (PS5) — 90
4. DANGEN Entertainment
Best 2023 game: The Last Spell (PC) — 82
3. Chorus Worldwide
Best 2023 game: A Space for the Unbound (Switch) — 85
2. Raw Fury
Best 2023 game: Cassette Beasts (PC) — 83
1. Capcom
Best 2023 game: Resident Evil 4 (PS5) — 93