: A narrative-heavy "walking simulator" that tells the tragic, inventive history of a cursed family.
: Regarded as one of the best Western RPGs ever made, offering immense tactical depth and player choice.
: Resident Evil 7: Biohazard revitalized the franchise with a terrifying first-person perspective. The Evil Within 2 also provided a strong, grotesque survival-horror experience.
: A sandbox-style platformer celebrated for its "pure joy" and creative "capture" mechanic using Mario's hat, Cappy.
These titles consistently topped "Game of the Year" lists and maintain high Metacritic scores:
: Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus was praised for its brutal, fast-paced gameplay and surprisingly heartfelt story. Prey offered a masterclass in "immersive sim" design on a haunted space station.
: PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) pioneered the battle royale phenomenon. Destiny 2 and Splatoon 2 dominated the live-service space. Essential Indie Games
: A visually stunning PS4 exclusive set in a world where primitive tribes hunt massive robotic dinosaurs. Best by Genre
