Developed by Ubisoft, Far Cry is one of the most popular first-person shooter games out there today. The Far Cry series till now has a total of six mainstream games, one independent expansion, and includes a number of spin-offs. The first game in the series was released on Windows, but seeing the rise in popularity, it saw the emergence of numerous console ports.
The Far Cry series over the course of its two decades of existence has transported players from the American Midwest to prehistoric regions and from thick jungles to parched deserts due to the vast open-world settings of the games. Below is the complete list of all the Far Cry games ranked from worst to best.
8. Far Cry 6
The newest title in the Far Cry series seems to be the least impressive game in the series. At first glance, Far Cry 6 had a great appearance and was somewhat inventive and ambitious, but it was quickly abandoned by the fans. According to the review aggregator site Metacritic, this is the lowest-rated game in the series.
During its first week of sales, the PlayStation 4 version of the game managed to become the second best-selling game in Japan, reaching an impressive number of 34,219 physical copies sold. Additionally, the PlayStation 5 version of Far Cry 6 became the third best-selling retail game in Japan in just one week with 16,686 physical sales.
According to the reviews on Metacritic, critics gave the game “mixed or average” reviews, however the Xbox version of the game garnered “generally favorable” reviews.
7. Far Cry: New Dawn
New Dawn, which debuted as a stand-alone addition for Far Cry 5 and is technically a spin-off and offered players the first post-apocalyptic setting in the Far Cry franchise. New Dawn, was visually stunning, but it lacked gameplay depth and had too many strange plot points, and many players didn’t get to have much fun with the game.
The game managed to get “mixed or average” reviews for the PlayStation 4 and PC versions and “generally favorable reviews” for the Xbox One version, according to Metacritic.
Far Cry: New Dawn sold over 26,285 physical units in Japan during its launch week. The game also became the best-selling retail game in the UK in its week of release.
6. Far Cry 5
While some players found Far Cry 5 to be extremely glitchy, the game was generally positively received by the fans. However, it did get ranked as the second-worst title in the series by the review aggregator site, Metacritic. Aside from a really interesting twist at the end, many players found Far Cry 5 to be overly linear and difficult to play through.
Far Cry 5 became a commercial hit, and became the record holder for the fastest-selling title in the franchise by grossing over $310 million in its first week of sales. Additionally, the game had sold over 10 million units by March 2020. Far Cry 5 received “generally favorable” reviews from critics according to Metacritic.
5. Far Cry: Primal
Even though this game was a spin-off, Far Cry: Primal was one of the most creative games ever created for the Far Cry franchise. The game took the players back to the historic Stone Age and was applauded for its prehistoric backdrop. The developers even created a whole new language and a variety of ethnicities and tribes specifically for this game. Therefore, in the monotonous setting of the games, it was a welcome diversion.
Based on the reviews on Metacritic, the Windows version of the game managed to get “mixed or average” reviews from critics upon release, while the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions received “generally favorable” reviews.
The retail version of the game managed to become the best selling game in the UK in its week of release. Far Cry: Primal also became the best-selling game in the United States in February 2016.
4. Far Cry 2
This was the first game in the series that came out after Ubisoft acquired the franchise. Far Cry 2 is built upon the popularity of its predecessor, which was published four years earlier. During its launch by Ubisoft, Far Cry 2 had one of the biggest sandbox settings in any game ever, was extremely realistic, and had a strong multiplayer component.
According to reviews on Metacritic, the Windows and console versions of the game got the score of 85 points out of 100. The Windows version of Far Cry 2 became the best-selling game in North America during its opening week. Additionally, the Xbox 360 version came fourth, while the PS3 version was fifth.
3. Far Cry 4
This game featured one of the most famous antagonists and one of the best casts in the entire Far Cry franchise. The game took players to different Himalayan locations and created some of the most breathtaking scenery in the series. Although it was much of an upgrade upon its predecessor, it was still a great game to play.
The game received “generally favorable” reviews, according to reviews on Metacritic. Far Cry 4 managed to become the fastest-selling game and the most successful launch in the entire Far Cry series during the first week of its release. It also achieved the impressive feat of becoming the second best selling game in the United Kingdom for all formats during the week of its release, only behind Grand Theft Auto V.
2. Far Cry
This game marked the historic beginning of the Far Cry series was created by Crytek to show the CryEngine. This game was a hit at launch back in 2004, it set the course for other games in the series. According to the review aggregator site Metacritic, this is still the second-best-rated game in the series. Compared to other games in the series, this was more stealth-focused, and it was well-received at launch.
Far Cry received generally positive reviews from critics with praise for its visuals, gameplay mechanics, and the game’s open-world setting. Far Cry managed to reach the impressive number of selling 730,000 units within four months of its release.
1. Far Cry 3
According to most of the fans of the series, Far Cry 3 is the greatest Far Cry game ever made. This is because the game features an amazing open environment, comes with a strong storyline, and some of the most memorable characters in gaming history.
In the game, players were exposed to some novel elements and gameplay techniques, and the game’s world was made enjoyable to explore. Players also felt the game’s combat to satisfying, and there wasn’t much of a grind for them. The game also had enough length and made it enjoyable for the players without being boring.
By December 2012, Far Cry 3 sold about 4.5 million copies and by October 2014, the game had managed to sell about 10 million copies. The game was a hit and got exceptional reviews from the critics, with a Metacritic score of 91 on the Xbox 360.
