Zelda Ocarina of Time remake tops Metacritic's 2026 list at 96 and enters the all-time top 30

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake has taken the top spot on Metacritic's Best Games of 2026 list with a score of 96 from 70 reviews, ahead of previous leader Sektori at 93. The score also places it at number 28 on the site's all-time list, where the 1998 Nintendo 64 original still leads with 99. The article notes that games ranked 16th to 34th all share a score of 96 and are ordered by finer calculations, so its all-time position may shift as more reviews arrive, while Grand Theft Auto 6 launches in two weeks.