Overwatch (2016)
0.3401Canon Score · ranked #47 all time
Aggregated from 8 of 17 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the game
Overwatch (abbreviated as OW) is a multimedia franchise centered on a series of multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) video games developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Overwatch was released in 2016. Overwatch 2 was released in 2023 and the original game was taken offline upon its release, though Blizzard renamed it back to Overwatch in 2026.
Why it ranks #47
Every list on which Overwatch appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Game Informer Top 300 (2018) | Critics' canon | #23 / 300 |
| Guardian 50 Best of 21st C (2019) | Editorial list | #41 / 50 |
| EDGE 100 Greatest (2017) | Critics' canon | #49 / 100 |
| IGN Top 100 (2021) | Critics' canon | #56 / 100 |
| Polygon 500 Best (2017) | Critics' canon | #198 / 500 |
| The Game Awards GOTY winners | Award | Winner |
| D.I.C.E. Award GOTY winners | Award | Winner |
| GDC Choice GOTY winners | Award | Winner |