"First things first: This is not a comprehensive feature of all the best video games of 2025. Loyal readers of this site will know that we don't "cover the waterfront" when it comes to games, usually choosing to focus on games with what could be called cinematic influences or ties to films/TV like " Resident Evil," " The Last of Us," and " Uncharted." For this feature of the best"
" of 2025, we simply asked our regular game critics to pick three games they would recommend. So it doesn't include several widely beloved games not by intentional exclusion but by the process. And so it feels worth mentioning a few runner-ups cited by our trio: "Outer Worlds 2," "Arc Raiders," "Séance of Black Manor," "Keeper," " Death Stranding 2," " Avowed," " Dispatch," " The Ghost of Yotei," "Blue Prince,"
Nine standout games from 2025 are listed, with several runner-ups named including Outer Worlds 2, Arc Raiders, Séance of Black Manor, Keeper, Death Stranding 2, Avowed, Dispatch, The Ghost of Yotei, Blue Prince, and Split Fiction. 2025 produced notable roguelikes such as Hades II and Elden Ring Nightrein. Absolum blends roguelike elements with classic beat 'em up gameplay, creating impactful, varied runs. Players control a crew of four warriors resisting the tyrannical Sun King Azra while plot and character nuance deepen across attempts. Worldbuilding, combat, straightforward yet deep buildcrafting, colorful art, and an energetic soundtrack drive replayability.
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