Best Video Games for loot system

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Safest pick

Borderlands 4

4.1 feature score

Balances feature score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.

Most evidence

Nioh 3

12 supporting reviews

Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.

Best overall product

Donkey Kong Bananza

4.4 overall score

Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this feature.

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#2 Diablo IV
4.6

Loot was praised for cadence, usefulness, and improved design, with reviewers emphasizing experimentation and build-defining drops.

Pros: lore depth, art direction

Cons: mission variety, protagonist appeal

#3 Forza Horizon 5
4.5

The wheelspin reward system is described as enjoyable and motivating through its steady stream of prizes.

Pros: controls responsiveness, movement feel

Cons: tutorial quality, animation quality

#4 Ghost of Yōtei
4.5

Loot evidence is positive where quests and conflicts reward Atsu with valuable loot, information, and clues that feed exploration.

Pros: movement feel, environmental detail

Cons: puzzle design, age appropriateness

#5 Crimson Desert
4.3

Reviewer evidence is positive: loot system was generally praised, though some notes were more qualified across 3 review(s).

Pros: level design, replay value

Cons: stealth mechanics, save system reliability

#6 Donkey Kong Bananza
4.3

The reward and loot loop was a highlight for many, though costume perks and extra currencies were sometimes less compelling.

Pros: gameplay mechanics, world interactivity

Cons: economy and resource balance, enemy variety

#7 The Outer Worlds 2
4.2

Loot was praised as meaningful, rewarding, and varied enough to support distinct builds.

Pros: world-building, mission design

Cons: mission variety, enemy variety

#8 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
4.2

Loot and item rewards were viewed positively where discussed, with random post-battle items treated as useful for quests and bonuses.

Pros: animation quality, multiplayer design

Cons: save system reliability, companion AI

#9 Borderlands 4
4.1

The loot system is heavily praised for addictive drops and build-defining combinations, though several reviewers dislike weak legendaries, bad guns, or rarity balance.

Pros: sandbox freedom, art direction

Cons: polish, save system reliability

#10 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
4.0

The loot system was viewed as simple but supportive of weapons, elements, and customization.

Pros: monetization fairness, microtransaction impact

Cons: platforming precision, menu usability

#12 Monster Hunter Wilds
4.0

Loot systems were mixed: deterministic decorations and clearer drops helped, but some reviewers felt rare farming and chase goals ended too quickly.

Pros: art direction, cross-play support

Cons: dialogue quality, monetization fairness

#13 Arc Raiders
3.9

Loot was often praised as rewarding and useful, yet inventory friction and one negative review’s trash-loop criticism pulled impressions down.

Pros: frame rate stability, platform-specific feature support

Cons: voice acting, writing quality

#14 The Rogue Prince of Persia
3.8

Loot and build variety were praised when weapons, tools, and medallions clicked, though several reviewers found synergies inconsistent or padded.

Pros: crash stability, HUD clarity

Cons: character development, visual effects quality

#15 The First Berserker: Khazan
3.6

Loot opinions are mixed: some call it manageable or streamlined, while others find the volume of gear chore-like or excessive.

Pros: core gameplay loop, controls responsiveness

Cons: mission design, learning curve

#16 Forza Horizon 6
3.4

Loot-style systems such as spins and mod cards divide reviewers; they can be fun, but random rewards may undercut meaning or authenticity.

Pros: open-world design, replay value

Cons: dialogue quality, writing quality

#17 Assassin's Creed Shadows
3.4

Loot reactions are mixed: several reviewers enjoyed meaningful perks and gear loops, while others disliked excessive randomized drops or low gameplay impact.

Pros: environmental detail, cross-save support

Cons: writing quality, enemy variety

#18 Elden Ring Nightreign
3.1

Loot and relic systems encouraged fluid builds and experimentation, but randomness often frustrated reviewers when rewards failed to fit a class or plan.

Pros: emotional impact, visual effects quality

Cons: crash stability, cross-play support

#19 Saros
3.1

Loot drew mixed feedback: some liked risky artifacts and weapon discovery, while others disliked artifact droughts or limited replacement control.

Pros: value for money, fun factor

Cons: map and navigation design, side character depth

#20 Avowed
3.0

Loot opinions were mixed: unique items and progression could be satisfying, but many chests and rewards felt predictable or unexciting.

Pros: tutorial quality, level design

Cons: stealth mechanics, endgame content

#21 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
2.9

Loot was criticized for early encumbrance pressure and the difficulty of carrying everything a player might want.

Pros: soundtrack quality, fun factor

Cons: checkpoint system, family friendliness

#22 Nioh 3
2.7

Loot was one of the most repeated pain points, with reviewers describing abundance, inventory pressure, and menu-heavy cleanup despite some useful tools.

Pros: pacing, visual effects quality

Cons: tutorial quality, character roster

#23 Dragon Ball FighterZ
2.5

The loot system is tolerated when cosmetic or free, but reviewers dislike randomness and locked colors or cosmetics.

Pros: movement feel, world-building

Cons: save system reliability, mission variety

#24 Atomfall
2.2

Loot and inventory value were criticized when rewards felt like filler or items became burdens rather than meaningful discoveries.

Pros: art direction, frame rate stability

Cons: boss design, camera behavior

#25 Hollow Knight: Silksong
2.0

Loot and rewards are a weaker point, with reviewers complaining about bosses or difficult paths that provide little or disappointing material payoff.

Pros: core gameplay loop, world interactivity

Cons: loot system, accessibility options

#27 Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad
1.5

Loot disappointed one reviewer, who found treasure rewards weak and mostly uninteresting.

Pros: environmental detail, art direction

Cons: world interactivity, loot system