Top Games of 2012


The top games of 2012 list is calculated by community video game ratings and members' "Top Games List". Lists are updated daily.

131. Trine 2

Platform: Nintendo Network
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Frozenbyte
Publisher: Frozenbyte

132. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series

Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Telltale Games
Publisher: Telltale Games
Synopsis: Jump into the terrifying world of Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead: you are placed in the shoes of Lee Everett, a convicted criminal who finds himself thrown into a world where the dead have risen and a few survivors attempt to cling to humanity. Episode 1: A New Day is the first part with subsequent episode releases throughout the year. Each decision you make will have far-reaching consequences - how will you survive?

133. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series

Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Telltale Games
Publisher: Telltale Games
Synopsis: Jump into the terrifying world of Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead: you are placed in the shoes of Lee Everett, a convicted criminal who finds himself thrown into a world where the dead have risen and a few survivors attempt to cling to humanity. Episode 1: A New Day is the first part with subsequent episode releases throughout the year. Each decision you make will have far-reaching consequences - how will you survive?

134. LittleBigPlanet Karting

Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 5 stars
Genres: Driving (Kart)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: United Front Games, Media Molecule
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: The "Play, Create, Share" ideas behind LittleBigPlanet hits the road when Sackboy races his kart in order to save Craftworld once again. Fully customizable characters, karts, tracks, games and more - three-player local or seven-player online multiplayer and Playstation Move compatible.

135. Twisted Metal

Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Driving (Vehicular Combat)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Eat Sleep Play
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: The ultimate car combat tournament run by the demented Calypso is back. Featuring three characters, including serial killing clown Sweet Tooth, with their own story mode and robust online combat with up to 16 people, be prepared to blast and race your way to victory but, as always, be careful what you wish for...

136. Pokémon Black Version 2

Platform: Nintendo DS / DSi
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: Players will return to the Unova region two years after the events of Pokémon Black - the area has changed, familiar characters have moved on and once again players will have to train, fight and as they uncover the mystery behind the Black Kyurem and White Kyurem.

137. Machinarium

Platform: PlayStation Network
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Adventure
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Amanita Design
Publisher: Amanita Design

138. Hotline Miami

Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action
Developer: Dennaton
Publisher: Dennaton
Synopsis: In this top-down violent action shooter set in an alternate 1989 Miami, you are on a quest to destroy to the criminal underworld as a mission given to you by mysterious voices on your answering machine. The enemies are unrelenting, the justice you dole out brutal, but you'll soon question your bloody spree as you attempt to unlock the mystery behind the voices.

139. The Unfinished Swan

Platform: PlayStation Network
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Adventure
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Giant Sparrow
Publisher: Sony

140. WWE '13

Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Sports (Wrestling)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: THQ
Publisher: THQ
Synopsis: It's time to relive the the attitude ear as WWE '13 takes a step back in time to bring back the raucous Monday Night Wars where "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and The Undertaker battles for supremacy. The robust character-creation mode is back, along with all new predator 2.0 technology to deliver the most realistic wrestling action yet. Improved sound, design and awe-inspiring "Spectacular Moments" make this a must have for any wrestling fan.

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