The entry in The Witcher series was released on the PC in 2007. The action RPG was based on the characters and the world from the dark fantasy novels written by Andrzej Sapkowski. The game’s dark medieval setting is nothing like what is usually associated with the high fantasy genre. Even though there are elves, dwarves, gnomes, halflings, and of course humans. These races don’t all coexist in harmony with non-humans being persecuted in a world that can sometimes feel parallel to our reality.

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The developers at CD Projekt Red have managed to capture Sapkowski’s vision perfectly and brought it to life. Furthermore, it’s hard not to notice the game’s visual influence bleeding into the Netflix series also called The Witcher starring Henry Cavill. Before Cyberpunk 2077 was released in 2020, the studio only developed games set in The Witcher universe, so let’s take a look at how Metacritic rates all of their game so far.

Updated on the 18th of August, 2022 by Michael Llewellyn: Even after the studio's reputation has taken a hit with the launch of Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red is still well-regarded among its fans and critics for creating incredible RPGs. Cyberpunk 2077 is a game that's getting better with every update, and fans are excited for the eventual release of The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Even seven years on, that game still looks and plays beautifully, and Cyberpunk 2077's world is simply breathtaking at times. As gamers await the release of the updated Witcher 3 and DLC expansions for Cybperunk, it's worth taking a look at their other works and how they rank on Metacritic.

9 The Witcher Battle Arena (Metascore 65)

  • Released: 2015
  • Platform: iOS and Windows Phones

The Witcher Battle Arena was released in 2015 for iOS and Windows Phones. The free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena game was developed by both CD Projekt Red and Fuero Games. The game featured 8 fighters to choose from and implemented touch screen controls.

Unfortunately, like most free-to-play mobile games, players were encouraged to spend money on content via microtransactions. Battle Arena was criticized for its slow-paced battles and lackluster gameplay. As a result, the game’s servers were shut down in less than a year due to its lack of appeal.

8 The Witcher Adventure Game (Metascore 68)

  • Released: 2014
  • Platform: iOS and PC

The Witcher Adventure Game was a co-developed CD Projekt Red and Can Explode Games. It is a digital version of the board game of the same name. It allowed players to play in solo mode against AI-controlled opponents.

It was criticized for its lack of immersion, whether one was playing alone or against real opponents. Cooperative players don't have a way to communicate with each other, defeating the object of playing and feeling like a real board game.

7 Gwent: Rogue Mage (Metascore 72)

Gwent - Rogue Mage - Things To Know About Alzur
  • Released: 2022
  • Platform: Android, iOS, and PC

The recent entry in The Witcher franchise, Gwent: Rogue Mage is a single-player game based on the mechanics established in The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt. It also adds elements from the roguelike, strategy, and deck-building genres.

Despite being a card game, Gwent: Rogue Mage tells a surprisingly good story of the sorcerer Alzur and his traveling companion the powerful sorceress Lylianna. It's not as deep as Thronebreaker, but a tale that focuses on the origins of the mutagens that created the Witchers will certainly be of interest to longtime fans.

6 Cyberpunk 2077 (Metascore 74)

Cyberpunk 2077 Cityscape
  • Released: 2020
  • Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S

After a disastrous launch in 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 is a game that is finally reaching its potential. Tragically, such an immersive cyberpunk RPG was so badly optimized for the base PS4 and Xbox One that Metascores reflect so badly on the title.

It's only thanks to the many patches and updates along with the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions released in 2022, that the game managed to claw back some well-deserved acclaim. Cyberpunk isn't as deep or as great as The Witcher 3 but exploring Night City is one of the best open-world experiences in modern gaming. It's a game worth giving a second chance as it's one of this generation's best RPGs.

5 Gwent: The Witcher Card Game (Metascore 80)

  • Released: 2018
  • Platform: Android, iOS, PC, PS4, and Xbox One

Released in 2018 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the PC, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game is a free-to-play digital card game based on the Gwent card game popularized in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and featured in The Witcher novels Andrzej Sapkowski.

What started as a minigame has quickly become one of the most popular online card games in the world. However, there are a lot of in-game ads pushing and encouraging players to spend money on gaining better decks. Thankfully, players can still build great new cards using the rewards they have gained from playing without ever spending a penny.

4 The Witcher (Metascore 81)

  • Released: 2007
  • Platform: OS X and PC

The first game in the series based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher fantasy novels, The Witcher was released on the PC only. The game puts players in the shoes of the titular Witcher, also known as Geralt of Rivia, a genetically enhanced warrior with the ability to use magic and fight supernatural monsters.

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Here, Geralt is faced with many difficult decisions made during side quests that can have an impact on the main story and characters later on in the game.

3 Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales (Metascore 82)

  • Released: 2018
  • Platform: Android, iOS, PC, PS4, and Xbox One

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales was released on the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in 2018. It’s a standalone single-player game where the battles are played using the Gwent card game but exploration and interaction play like an old-school isometric CRPG like Baldur’s Gate.

Being a spin-off title, players take on the role of Queen Meve, a leader and ruler of Rivia and Lyria. The game’s events take place before the first Witcher game and the player gets to explore five regions not seen in its predecessors. Queen Meve must forge alliances to build a powerful deck of cards to win battles and her allies will only appear as cards if they remain within her party.

2 The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings (Metascore 88)

  • Released: 2011
  • Platform: PC and Xbox 360

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings was first released on the PC in 2011 with an Xbox 360 port to follow in 2012. It was the first game in the series to use CD Projekt’s own REDengine and the result was stunning at the time.

RELATED: The Best Games Based On Books, According To MetacriticEven though it was the second entry in the series, for many gamers it was their introduction to the dark fantasy world of The Witcher universe which is easily on par with the A Song of Ice and Fire novels. The focus on player choice was expanded, the combat mechanics are more refined, and the story remains one of the best in the genre.

1 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Metascore 90)

  • Released: 2015
  • Platform: PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt launched on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the PC in 2015. The Game of the Year Edition was released again for the Nintendo Switch in 2019. Taking the series into the open-world genre, The Witcher 3 remains one of the greatest RPGs of any generation thanks to its storytelling and great characters.

The persecution of all non-humans is rife throughout the lands and the continent is ravaged by a war between the empire Nilfgaard and Redania. The main character Geralt finds himself dragged into these conflicts. The Witcher 3 is a special game because the impact of seemingly minor side quests can have ramifications for Geralt later in the game. The world grows and develops with him and there's very rarely a black and white quest choice as the narrative moves forward.

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