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Anno 117: Pax Romana successfully expands the franchise, blending the depth of Anno 1800’s refined mechanics with a stunning Roman backdrop. Set across the provinces of Latium and Albion, it challenges players with complex city-building systems, resource management, and strategic decision-making, in an addicting way. The addition of diagonal construction, land combat, and an intricate research and religion system adds new layers of creativity and control. Anno 117: Pax Romana is one of the best city-building management games money can buy right now.
Rue Valley is a solid entry to the narrative genre, offering an engaging and cohesive story. Minor flaws do hold it back just a bit, though fans of the genre are still in for a treat. The characters are relatable, especially Eugene with his tailored stats, so it can quickly morph into some self-exploration after a while.
ARC Raiders stands out as one of the most welcoming and rewarding extraction shooters ever, striking a near-perfect balance between risk and reward. Unlike most extraction shooters, ARC Raiders offers a lighter and more forgiving approach that encourages experimentation, cooperation, and exploration, prioritizing fun above all else. The game is definitely the best game I have played this year.
Just like the original, PowerWash Simulator 2 is an absorbing game with an endlessly calming loop of joyful pressure washing. It’s easy to get sucked into it and see hours wash away. It’s an iterative sequel, with plenty of neat improvements and additions, but one that doesn’t stray far from the tried and tested formula. It looks great in action, and while some bugs can get in the way of enjoyment, PowerWash Simulator 2 is very easy to recommend.
Ball x Pit came out of left field for me, and completely blew me away with its charming visuals and addictive gameplay loop. It's the ultimate time waster and will keep you hooked for hours at a time. Definitely one of the must-play titles of 2025, and everyone can pick it up and enjoy it.
Absolum is everything I’ve wanted in a roguelite action game. Its combat is deep, expressive, and highly reactive, letting skill and mastery shine instead of leaning too heavily on rituals. Each character feels genuinely distinct, and the forward progression always pushes you back in with more power and tools to experiment with. Every strike, kick, and launcher is animated with absurd detail, and the art direction never stops impressing. Absolum hits hard, stays stylish, and never lets up until you’ve seen everything it has to offer.
Digimon Story Time Stranger is the perfect entry for newcomers and a welcome sight for veterans who have been waiting almost a decade for a new title. DSTS tells a riveting mystery about the human and digital world, compelling players of all ages to its expansive universe.
LEGO Voyagers is a joyous, endlessly charming, and approachable co-op adventure that’s hard to put down and guaranteed to make you smile at least once. It looks and sounds gorgeous thanks to its believable world, snappy animations, and excellent sound design, and by the end, you’ll remember these bricks for everything they achieved in a short yet memorable journey.
Cronos: The New Dawn is Bloober Team’s best game yet and a clear showcase of their growth as a studio. Its mysterious world, grounded yet engaging characters, restrained use of horror and exposition, and striking visuals make it a worthy title among its contemporaries. The combat, however, can feel uneven at times, keeping it just short of true greatness.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a fantastic action game with remarkable depth, built on long combo chains, the tactful use of Kunai, and a wide range of Ninpo skills that offer strategic value during combat. LizardCube has expanded the series in scope, delivering the longest Shinobi game yet, with extensive exploration and challenging platforming woven into the experience. The art direction and animation quality stand well above most contemporaries, though the generic story and thin characterization hold it back.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is my action game of the year. It’s an incredibly polished and tightly designed 2D game with the right amount of challenge, combat depth, and enemy variety. Kenji and Kumori are a fun duo to follow, and The Game Kitchen has done a fantastic job honoring the original trilogy while introducing plenty of new ideas. It’s a gorgeous game to look at, with some of the best animation work on the market. With plenty of replay value, it’ll be a while before you put Ragebound down.
While Killing Floor 3 still lacks depth compared to its predecessor, it is still one of the best zombie games of the decade. Killing Floor’s winning formula remains well-embedded in its third title, and it is the most ambitious zombie horde shooter of the decade.
Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream features plenty of memorable characters you’d want to follow to the end, and its gorgeous, lived-in world is a standout. Unfortunately, the stealth mechanics never impress and feel too basic. It’s clear the game is more invested in its narrative than in giving players the freedom to outsmart enemies on their terms, making for a memorable story-driven experience but a mechanically shallow one.
While it has quite a bit going for it, Rematch doesn't offer a stellar solo experience by a long shot. You'll need to bring some friends to get the full potential out of this one. If you have $30 to burn and nothing else to play, however, it'll tide you over for a while.
The Alters is another fantastic game from 11 bit studios that effortlessly blends strong storytelling with engaging survival mechanics and base management. It explores themes of identity, purpose, and guilt in a personal and often confrontational way, as you create alters of yourself with some shared and some vastly different memories. If living alongside multiple versions of yourself sounds like a scary but exciting idea, The Alters delivers with the backdrop of a hostile planet.
RoadCraft celebrates construction in a way I’ve never seen before in a video game. It shines a light on the frankly ridiculous amount of work that goes into the process, offering a fresh and grounded perspective. If you’ve been put off by the traversal-heavy aspects of previous games, RoadCraft still includes that, but its larger focus is clearly on operating heavy machinery and vehicles.
Tempest Rising is a bold throwback to classic RTS games, with massive maps, satisfying destruction, and strong faction design. Despite a few rough edges, it offers a polished experience that captures the spirit of the genre’s golden era.
The First Berserker: Khazan is a solid soulslike with a lot to like. It has a robust combat system with plenty of mechanics to master, the bosses hit hard and are satisfying to overcome and the story is entertaining with plenty of fun moments sprinkled throughout. While the exploration is a bit uneven and the level design is nothing to write home about, The First Berserker: Khazan is an impressive action game that's hard to put down.
One of those titles you'll have a hard time forgetting for many years to come. The story is all the way up there with some of the best stories ever told in the medium, as is the game world, as well. It's one of the best titles you'll play all year.
Immediately one of the best ARPGs even while on early access. The boss design is one of its best features. It highlights Grinding Gear Games' amazing attention to detail when it comes to their games. The content you can consume on this free-to-play game is leaps and bounds ahead of the competition.