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
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We all know there's a lot of tech to potentially upgrade in your life, but for those who want to upgrade their downtime with inexpensive, relatively short video games, I have good news. 2025 has already featured a wealth of excellent titles to spend your time with, including ones from smaller and independent developers that you can complete in a few sessions.