2020 was a big year for games. There were highly anticipated games that finally came out and there were games that surprised everyone, in a good way.

This year's best 10 console games are actually extremely diverse. There's a bit of everything, from complex RPGs to Metroidvanias and Rogue-like dungeon crawlers. There is so much variety in this year's most highly rated games that certainly there's a game that will suit just about anyone, no matter their preferences.

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So, let's look back on 2020 and find out which games have been assigned the top 10 console games of the year, according to Metacritic.

10 Dreams (89)

Dreams is a game with endless possibilities, it's easy to sink dozens of hours into it. It allows players to let their imagination run wild and make their own creations, be it games, movies, music, and basically anything else that gamers manage to come up with. And, players can actually create entire worlds within Dreams.

Players can then share their creations with their friends and the entire gaming community. Dreams is an insanely complex but powerful tool that gives fans unlimited freedom and possibilities.

9 Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (89)

Cover Art for Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition Bionis in the background of grassy landscape with Monado sword stuck into the ground

Originally released for Nintendo's Wii console, Xenoblade Chronicles was remastered and released on the Nintendo Switch in May. Although the game had already been ported for the 3DS in 2015, its remaster was still well received and fans appreciate being able to play Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on Switch.

Plus, being able to play on the go isn't the only perk of owning the Switch version of the game. Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Editions features a new Epilogue as well as several enhancements, such as remastered visuals, music, and other quality of life improvements.

8 Yakuza: Like A Dragon (90)

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Initially, only available in Japan, Yakuza: Like a Dragon has now made its release worldwide. Changing from a beat-em-up style game into a turn-based RPG seems to have been a step in the right direction. It is a breath of fresh air and the reviewers are absolutely loving the game and its new fighting mechanics.

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And although it has only been released recently, Sega's 8th entry in the Yakuza series has already surpassed many of the earlier top releases this year blowing everyone's expectations away.

7 Animal Crossing: New Horizons (90)

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The latest entry in the Animal Crossing series, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was definitely expected to be a success but no one could predict the impact it made on people's lives. The game released just when everyone needed it the most and it took the world by storm.

With quarantine, most people couldn't carry on their regular lives and had to live through the game to get a sense of normalcy while living in a community with their villagers, or by hopping on an in-game plane and visiting their friends.

6 F1 2020 (91)

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Seen as the deepest Formula One experience that's been provided in game form, F1 2020 has been acclaimed by the reviewers and more than earned its place at such a high spot in 2020's best console games.

The game provides awesome new features. F1 2020's My Team adds significant content to the game that can keep players hooked for longer than they'd expect. So, fans might want to proceed with caution as this new feature might take more hours from their free time than they intended.

5 Demon's Souls (92)

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Demon's Souls is another game that may have only recently been released but has already delighted the reviewers. Bluepoint's remake has given new life to the PS3 game and made it feel like a true PS5 original.

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The quality of life changes alone are enough to get players to jump in and play through the game once again. Plus, given how easy it is to die in a Souls game, it's definitely great to know that with the power of the PS5, players won't have to wait for more than a few seconds in between deaths.

4 Ori And The Will Of The Wisps (93)

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With its stunning visuals and fun platforming sequences, it is no surprise that Ori and the Will of the Wisps has made it into 2020's top 10 console games.

Just the game's unique art style is enough to make it stand out between so many of the other great 2020 releases. Plus, now with the power of the Xbox Series X, fans can enjoy Ori and the Will of the Wisps in 4K at 120fps. The game's visuals truly benefit and take full advantage of the console's powerful hardware.

3 Hades (93)

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Hades has only been out of Early Access for a few weeks now and it's already made its way up the charts. It has been a success on Nintendo Switch, in particular, its Metacritic rating is actually higher on Switch than on PC.

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Supergiant's latest game is on its way to becoming an indie classic as it's already been considered Game of the Year by many critics. They have quickly gained new fans and delighted previous fans with Hades's addictive rogue-like gameplay and lovely graphics.

2 The Last Of Us Part II (93)

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Considered by many as Game of the Year, The Last of Us Part II has amassed 10 nominations for this year's Game Awards. Naughty Dog's were very successful with the series first entry, The Last of Us, and the people wanted more so they got more.

With extremely positive reviews, just like its predecessor, The Last of Us Part II has been a success since it hit store shelves back in June. With its avid fanbase, it's impressive storytelling, and great graphics, it's bound to become another Sony classic.

1 Persona 5 Royal (95)

Persona 5 Royal best console game 2020 according to metacritic

Even though technically Persona 5 Royal was a Japanese exclusive game since October 2019, the game only came out in the West in March 2020. And, it's Persona 5 Royal that takes the came for best console game of 2020, according to Metacritic.

Persona 5 Royal features improved combat, new areas to explore, new characters, and these are only some of the improvements to the base game. This makes it so the gaming experience becomes even beefier than before. It's no wonder this new version of the game has been such a hit.

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