There’s no doubt Red Dead Redemption II deserves to be at the top of the list. Red Dead Redemption II is Rockstar’s most recent and most ambitious game to date. Rockstar completely blew the doors off open-world design with Red Dead Redemption II. Every inch of the game feels like a living, breathing world unlike any other. Characters converse with one another and live their own lives and the world continues moving without player interference. There are moments where you can explore your camp and just watch in awe as all the characters interact without you having to cause these interactions.
Red Dead Redemption II masters open-world storytelling as well. The game serves as a prequel to the first game, but completely stands on its own. Story beats are paced incredibly well across the game’s 60-hour campaign. The story has amazing character moments, and Arthur Morgan is easily one of, if not, the best protagonist Rockstar has ever created. The game had the biggest launch in entertainment history and has sold incredibly well in the years since its release. Red Dead Redemption II is easily the top Rockstar game.