TOP 100 DIRECT CONTROL GAMES

Direct Control, the genre that puts you in charge! Whether you're a control freak or just love the rush of power, this is the genre for you. In Direct Control games, you get to be the boss and make all the decisions. Want to build a city? You got it. Want to lead an army? No problem. Want to be the CEO of a company? Go right ahead! Players love this genre because it satisfies their craving for control and gives them the ability to create their own world. And here, we've picked the cream of the crop, the top Direct Control games out there. So, if you're ready to take charge and rule with an iron fist (or a gentle touch, we don't judge), then come on down and check out our list. With Direct Control, you're the boss. So, what are you waiting for? Take control today!

#01	The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom License: n/a Platforms: Switch Release: 2023 Rating: 9.4/10
#02	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild License: n/a Platforms: Wii U, Switch Release: 2017 Rating: 9.4/10
#03	Super Mario Odyssey License: n/a Platforms: Switch Release: 2017 Rating: 9.4/10
#04	Elden Ring License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, XSX, PS5, Xbox One Release: 2022 Rating: 9.3/10
#05	Super Mario Galaxy 2 License: Commercial Platforms: Console, Wii, Wii U Release: 2010 Rating: 9.3/10
#06	Final Fantasy VII: Remake License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PS5, PC Release: 2020 Rating: 9.3/10
#07	Persona 5 Royal License: n/a Platforms: PS4, XSX, PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2019 Rating: 9.3/10
#08	Baldurs Gate License: Commercial Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2005 Rating: 9.2/10
#09	Super Mario Galaxy License: Commercial Platforms: Console, Wii, Wii U, Switch, Android Release: 2007 Rating: 9.2/10
#10	Fear License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.1/10
#11	Metroid Prime: Remastered License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2023 Rating: 9/10
#12	The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time License: n/a Platforms: 3DS, Wii U, Wii, Switch Release: 1998 Rating: 9/10
#13	Portal 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, Console, PS3 Release: 2011 Rating: 9/10
#14	Forza Horizon 5 License: n/a Platforms: XSX, PC, Xbox One Release: 2021 Rating: 9/10
#15	Quadrilateral Cowboy License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 9/10
#16	Hades License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, XSX, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Mac Release: 2018 Rating: 9/10
#17	God Of War Ragnarok License: n/a Platforms: PS5, PS4 Release: 2022 Rating: 9/10
#18	Dungeon Hunter License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Android, Mac, PS Vita Release: 2009 Rating: 9/10
#19	Umurangi Generation License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2020 Rating: 9/10
#20	Street Fighter 6 License: n/a Platforms: PS5, XSX, PS4, PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9/10
#21	Super Mario 3D World License: n/a Platforms: Wii, Switch, Wii U Release: 2013 Rating: 9/10
#22	NFL 2K1 License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2000 Rating: 9/10
#23	Jamdat Bowling 2 License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2003 Rating: 8.9/10
#24	GoldenEye 007 License: n/a Platforms: Wii, XSX, DS, Xbox One, Switch Release: 1997 Rating: 8.9/10
#25	Guild Wars 2 License: Freemium Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2012 Rating: 8.9/10 Play for free!
#26	Metroid Prime License: n/a Platforms: Wii, Switch Release: 2002 Rating: 8.9/10
#27	Red Dead Redemption 2 License: n/a Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8.8/10
#28	Grand Theft Auto III License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Mac, Console, iPhone / iPad, PS4, Switch, Android, PS3 Release: 2001 Rating: 8.8/10
#29	NBA 2K1 License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2000 Rating: 8.8/10
#30	Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty License: n/a Platforms: PS5, PC, Switch, PS4, XSX, PS2, Xbox 360, PS3, PS Vita Release: 2001 Rating: 8.8/10
#31	NFL 2K3 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2002 Rating: 8.8/10
#32	Grand Theft Auto: Vice City License: commercial Platforms: PC, Console, iPhone / iPad, Android, Mac, PS4, Switch, PS2, PS3 Release: 2002 Rating: 8.8/10
#33	Real Racing License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad Release: 2009 Rating: 8.8/10
#34	Red Dead Redemption License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, PS3 Release: 2010 Rating: 8.8/10
#35	Halo 3 License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, PC Release: 2007 Rating: 8.8/10
#36	Grand Theft Auto IV License: Commercial Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, PS3 Release: 2008 Rating: 8.8/10
#37	Banjo-Kazooie License: n/a Platforms: Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One Release: 1998 Rating: 8.8/10
#38	Journey License: n/a Platforms: Console, PS3, PS4, PC, iPhone / iPad Release: 2012 Rating: 8.8/10
#39	Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots License: Commercial Platforms: Console, PS3 Release: 2008 Rating: 8.8/10
#40	World of Warcraft License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2004 Rating: 8.8/10
#41	Bayonetta 2 License: n/a Platforms: Wii U, Switch Release: 2014 Rating: 8.8/10
#42	Burnout 3: Takedown License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360 Release: 2004 Rating: 8.8/10
#43	Deathloop License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS5, XSX Release: 2021 Rating: 8.8/10
#44	Halo 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 Release: 2004 Rating: 8.7/10
#45	Unreal Tournament 2004 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2004 Rating: 8.7/10
#46	Super Mario World License: n/a Platforms: Wii U, Switch, Wii Release: 1990 Rating: 8.7/10
#47	Half-Life License: Commercial Platforms: PC, PS2, Mac Release: 1998 Rating: 8.7/10
#48	Super Mario 64 License: Commercial Platforms: Console, DS, Wii U, Switch, Wii Release: 1996 Rating: 8.7/10
#49	Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Console, iPhone / iPad Release: 2000 Rating: 8.7/10
#50	RalliSport Challenge 2 License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console Release: 2004 Rating: 8.7/10
#51	ESPN NFL Football License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2003 Rating: 8.7/10
#52	The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker License: n/a Platforms: Wii U Release: 2002 Rating: 8.7/10
#53	No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2002 Rating: 8.7/10
#54	Battlefield 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2005 Rating: 8.7/10
#55	Final Fantasy X License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console Release: 2001 Rating: 8.7/10
#56	Grim Fandango License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Switch, Xbox One Release: 1998 Rating: 8.7/10
#57	The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 Release: 2004 Rating: 8.7/10
#58	Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android, PS4, Switch, PS3, Xbox One Release: 2004 Rating: 8.6/10
#59	Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Mac, Wii Release: 2005 Rating: 8.6/10
#60	Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2004 Rating: 8.6/10
#61	Guild Wars License: Free Platforms: PC Release: 2005 Rating: 8.6/10
#62	Mario Kart DS License: n/a Platforms: Console, DS, Wii U Release: 2005 Rating: 8.6/10
#63	Tekken 5 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console Release: 2004 Rating: 8.6/10
#64	ESPN NFL 2K5 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2004 Rating: 8.6/10
#65	FIFA 99 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Console Release: 1998 Rating: 8.6/10
#66	MLB 2006 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console Release: 2005 Rating: 8.6/10
#67	Frame Gride License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1999 Rating: 8.6/10
#68	Half-Life 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, Android Release: 2004 Rating: 8.6/10
#69	Far Cry License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 Release: 2004 Rating: 8.6/10
#70	Return to Castle Wolfenstein License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS2 Release: 2001 Rating: 8.6/10
#71	Panzer Dragoon Saga License: n/a Platforms: Console Release: 1998 Rating: 8.6/10
#72	NBA 2K2 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360 Release: 2001 Rating: 8.6/10
#73	Crysis License: Commercial Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2007 Rating: 8.6/10
#74	Braid License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, PS5, XSX, Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox One Release: 2008 Rating: 8.6/10
#75	Dark Souls License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2011 Rating: 8.6/10
#76	Super Meat Boy License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, Wii, PS4, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Android, PS Vita, Wii U Release: 2010 Rating: 8.6/10
#77	The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap License: n/a Platforms: Wii U, Switch Release: 2004 Rating: 8.6/10
#78	Metroid Prime 2: Echoes License: n/a Platforms: Wii Release: 2004 Rating: 8.6/10
#79	NBA Street V3 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2005 Rating: 8.6/10
#80	ESPN NHL 2K5 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2004 Rating: 8.6/10
#81	Dark Age of Camelot License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2001 Rating: 8.6/10
#82	Superbike 2001 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2000 Rating: 8.6/10
#83	NFL 2K2 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2001 Rating: 8.5/10
#84	Halo: Reach License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, PC, Xbox One Release: 2010 Rating: 8.5/10
#85	Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, DS, Android Release: 2009 Rating: 8.5/10
#86	Battlefield: Bad Company 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, iPhone / iPad, PS3 Release: 2010 Rating: 8.5/10
#87	Modern Combat: Sandstorm License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2009 Rating: 8.5/10
#88	Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater License: n/a Platforms: PS2, 3DS, Xbox 360, PS3, PS Vita Release: 2004 Rating: 8.5/10
#89	Grand Theft Auto V License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PC, PS5, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2013 Rating: 8.5/10
#90	LittleBigPlanet 2 License: n/a Platforms: Console, PS3 Release: 2011 Rating: 8.5/10
#91	Roblox License: Freemium Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Mac, Android, Xbox One Release: 2005 Rating: 8.5/10 Play for free!
#92	Horizon: Zero Dawn License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.5/10
#93	Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PS3 Release: 2011 Rating: 8.5/10
#94	Radiant Silvergun License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Switch, Xbox One Release: 1998 Rating: 8.5/10
#95	The Last of Us License: n/a Platforms: PS3, PS4, PS5, PC Release: 2013 Rating: 8.5/10
#96	Far Cry 3 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2012 Rating: 8.5/10
#97	Halo 4 License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, PC Release: 2012 Rating: 8.5/10
#98	The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, Switch, PS5, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2011 Rating: 8.5/10
#99	The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac Release: 2011 Rating: 8.5/10
#100	Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2006 Rating: 8.5/10