Overall, Star Wars Zero Company is the turn-based tactics game I never knew I wanted, and one of the best games of 2026.
The Sinking City 2 might have its flaws, but is ultimately a decent sequel that I believe would still please fans of the original game and Lovecraftian Cthulhu lore alike.
Mafia: The Old Country – Man of Honor doesn’t breathe new life into the game, nor does it give those who maybe didn’t enjoy the initial experience a reason to return. But for everyone else, including fans of the base game and those interested in giving this a shot, I urge you to jump on board.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is one of the biggest surprises of 2026 for me, simply due to how good it feels to play.
Pro Jank Footy is far from the deepest experience out there, but it simply nails the spirit of the sport, along with a fresh burst of Aussie humour, so much so that it’s really hard not to enjoy on some level.
Halo: Campaign Evolved might not redefine or even reinvigorate the franchise, but it’s hard to argue that this isn’t the best way to experience the original game.
Digimon Story Time Stranger is a largely positive and satisfying experience that excels in telling a unique and complex story, while relying on certain gameplay tropes that only bolster its satisfying turn-based encounters.
Echoes of Aincrad is a serviceable entry point for most casual fans, complementing the main narrative without ever detracting from it.
Flaws aside, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is the best way to experience this first chapter of the franchise, and a worthy upgrade for existing fans.
The Legacy Mode might be a little too short, The Gym Mode relatively pointless, and the Flow State mechanic utterly overpowered, but there’s still plenty to love about EA Sports UFC 6.
007 First Light is not only the best Bond game ever made, but a frontrunner for the best game of 2026 so far.
While the general formula and pacing remain unchanged, this is without a doubt one of the most premium racing experiences in recent memory, and one of the best games of 2026.
While Kiln would certainly benefit from additional game modes or even local competitive or cooperative multiplayer, there’s still plenty of fun to be had.
While its story mode is somewhat shallow and disappointing, along with a lack of depth as far as its modes are concerned, there’s still enough to cling onto in terms of its mechanics that make this a contender worth checking out.
Overall, Saros is an incredible follow-up to Returnal, which should be heralded in its own right as one of the most robust and satisfying roguelite games on the market today.
Through all its flaws, Mouse: P.I. for Hire is an incredibly charming, well-paced and engaging shooter that rarely overstays its welcome.
Darwin’s Paradox! is a pleasant surprise that absolutely charmed the socks off me, thanks to its likeable protagonist.
While the additional content and bland menu design drop the ball on occasion, it’s still worth checking out in the short term, even if you’re inevitably going to return for the awesome titles themselves.
While I wish Screamer’s main story was a little more engaging and stitched together with more cutscenes instead of boring conversations, there’s a very satisfying racing game in the midst of it all.
Marathon has all the building blocks in place for an incredibly engaging and rewarding extraction shooter.