Several outlets have published lists of the best video games of 2016, with some outlets, including Forbes, The Guardian, and The Young Folks, agreeing on the specific year. However, there is some discrepancy, as Complex and Time Magazine have published lists for 2025, while VICE has a list for 2016 but with a different number of games. The exact games included on these lists are not specified, but multiple outlets have compiled their own rankings for 2016.