How did the major global game releases of April 2026 perform?
We’ve ranked them by their Metacritic scores. Taking the top spot in April is 'Saros,' developed by Housemarque—the studio behind Returnal—with a score of 88. Building on the strengths of their previous work, the developers delivered a highly acclaimed experience that features tangible progression and an intense, refined shooter feel.
A Triumph for New IP! 'Pragmata'
While Saros took the number one spot, the runner-up, 'Pragmata,' is no slouch. Directed by Jo Young-hee, Pragmata achieved a rare feat for a new IP in today's market, securing a Metacritic score of 86 across 177 reviews.
Critics and players alike attributed this success to the well-crafted rapport and character development between Hugh and Diana, the seamless blend of puzzle-solving and shooting, and stable optimization.
Additionally, the second expansion for Diablo IV, 'Lord of Hatred,' earned 84 points from 58 reviews, signaling a great time for players to return. Below is the full April Metacritic summary.
🕵※ A Quick Note: Metacritic scores vary by platform. The score displayed is not an aggregate of all platforms, but rather the score from the platform with the highest number of reviews. For example, Stellar Blade has 138 PS5 reviews (81 points) and 32 PC reviews (84 points); the PS5 score is displayed because it has more reviews.
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Game Info
Release Date
Review Count
88
Saros
SIE
2026.04.30
102
86
Pragmata
Capcom
2026.04.17
177
86
OPUS: Prism Peak
Shueisha Games
2026.04.16
33
86
Titanium Court
Fellow Traveller
2026.04.23
6
84
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred
Blizzard
2026.04.28
58
84
Moomin: Warmth of Winter
Hyper Games
2026.04.27
16
83
Kuroniku Ball Up!
Raw Fury
2026.04.07
11
82
Xenonauts 2
Hooded Horse
2026.04.02
14
82
Vampire Crawler
Poncle
2026.04.21
29
81
Mouse: P.I. For Hire
PlaySide Studios
2026.04.16
87
79
Fishbowl
imissmyfriends.studio
2026.04.02
7
78
People of Note
Annapurna Interactive
2026.04.07
47
78
Tomodachi Life
Nintendo
2026.04.16
83
77
Minos
Devolver Digital
2026.04.09
11
76
Replaced
Thunderful
2026.04.14
53
75
Ys: Memories of Celceta
XSEED Games
2026.04.28
19
74
Dosa Divas
Outerloop Games
2026.04.14
9
74
The Gecko God
Super Rare Originals
2026.04.16
7
73
Darwin's Paradox!
Konami
2026.04.02
70
71
Tides of Tomorrow
THQ Nordic
2026.04.22
48
70
A Storied Life: Tabitha
Secret Mode
2026.04.14
6
69
Last Flag
Night Street
2026.04.14
7
68
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss
Nacon
2026.04.16
45
66
The Occultist
Daedalic Entertainment
2026.04.08
20
66
Pokémon Champions
Nintendo
2026.04.08
25
51
Samson
Liquid Swords
2026.04.08
28
This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of NC AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
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