1. Ghost of Yōtei
A spiritual successor to Ghost of Tsushima, set 300 years later in Hokkaido. Expect breathtaking visuals, dual-wielding katanas, and a new female protagonist named Atsu.
2. Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Set in feudal Japan, this entry introduces two protagonists: a stealthy shinobi and a powerful samurai. A return to tighter stealth mechanics and historical storytelling.
3. Borderlands 4
A new planet, new Vault Hunters, and a villain called the Timekeeper. The looter-shooter returns with seamless open-world exploration and chaotic co-op action.
4. Doom: The Dark Ages
A prequel to DOOM (2016), this entry takes the Slayer to a medieval hellscape. Expect brutal melee combat, a Shield Saw, and cinematic storytelling.
5. Elden Ring: Nightreign
A standalone roguelike spin-off of Elden Ring with co-op multiplayer and crossover bosses from the Dark Souls universe.
6. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
A full remake of the legendary stealth-action game. Rebuilt visuals, modern controls, and the original voice cast return.
7. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Norman Reedus returns in Kojima’s surreal post-apocalyptic delivery saga. Expect new characters, deeper lore, and stunning visuals.
8. Shinobi: The Art of Vengeance
A hand-drawn reboot of the classic ninja platformer. Fast-paced action, slick combos, and a return to Joe Musashi’s story.
9. Mafia: The Old Country
A prequel set in 1900s Sicily. Focuses on narrative-driven gameplay and the rise of organized crime.
10. Deltarune Chapters 3 & 4
Toby Fox’s beloved RPG continues with two new chapters. Expect quirky humor, emotional storytelling, and new mechanics.
11. Mario Kart World
A launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2. Features open-world racing, new characters, and online multiplayer.
12. Donkey Kong Bananza
The first 3D Donkey Kong platformer since 1999. Fully destructible environments and fast-paced action.
13. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
A remaster of the classic tactical RPG with two modes: Classic and Enhanced. Includes new story content and QoL improvements.
14. Monster Hunter Wilds
An open-world evolution of the Monster Hunter series. Dynamic weather, herds of monsters, and cinematic storytelling.
15. Split Fiction
From the creators of It Takes Two. A co-op adventure where two writers navigate each other’s fantasy and sci-fi worlds.
16. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Samus returns with new psychic powers and a rival bounty hunter. Built for the Switch 2.
17. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
A remastered version of the Wii U cult classic. Enhanced visuals and new story content.
18. Avowed
Obsidian’s first-person fantasy RPG set in the Pillars of Eternity universe. Deep combat customization and branching narratives.
19. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
A historical RPG set in 15th-century Bohemia. Bigger map, deeper story, and more immersive realism.
20. Civilization VII
Revamps the classic strategy formula with new leaders, dynamic ages, and global catastrophes.
21. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
A turn-based RPG with painterly visuals and a surreal narrative. One of the most visually unique games of the year.
22. Sword of the Sea
From the creators of Journey and Abzû. A meditative action-adventure game set in a flooded desert.
23. Cairn
A survival-climber game where you ascend Mount Kami. Atmospheric, minimalist, and emotionally driven.
24. TRON: Catalyst
A neon-drenched action game set in the TRON universe. Combines parkour, hacking, and light-cycle combat.
25. Mina the Hollower
A 2D action-RPG from Yacht Club Games (Shovel Knight). Zelda meets Bloodborne with whip-based combat.
26. Mixtape
A narrative adventure about friendship, music, and memory. Set to a killer indie rock soundtrack.
27. Lumines Arise
A rhythm-puzzle game from the creators of Tetris Effect. Combines music, visuals, and block-matching mechanics.
28. Consume Me
A life sim RPG about adolescence, food, and identity. Features WarioWare-style minigames and a semi-autobiographical story.
29. Ninja Gaiden 4
A return to high-speed, brutal action. Co-developed by Team Ninja and Platinum Games.
30. The Beast
A standalone horror-action game from the Dying Light universe. Set in the wilderness with a mutated protagonist.
31. Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
A spin-off from Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Goro Majima becomes a pirate in a wild, over-the-top brawler.
