2025 delivered one of the strongest years for gaming in recent memory, with standout releases across every genre and platform. The Outerhaven’s Top 10 Games of 2025 is a curated and ranked list spotlighting the titles that made the biggest impact on our team, from blockbuster releases to unforgettable indie surprises.
This ranking was compiled using ballots submitted by contributors across The Outerhaven, with each game earning points based on placement. Review scores and honorable mentions were used to break ties, ensuring a fair and consistent process. The result is our definitive Games of the Year list for 2025, celebrating the experiences that truly defined the year in gaming.
So, without further ado!
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is one of the most ambitious visual novel experiences ever, that also has strategic defense-based combat. Takumi Sumino must defend the Last Defense Academy for one hundred days. Takumi has to coerce his fellow classmates into doing their part in protecting this academy, or the whole world could be at stake. With 100 endings, there is a lot to do and a lot to expand on in this world. It has a narrative that is 100% worth the experience, and following...
