#10 Minecraft
- Developer: Mojang
- Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Minecraft developed by Mojang has grown up to a life of its own with players both young and old going through and crafting their own worlds.
Ultimately, the video game is about survival staying away from what spawns at night while keeping your vitals up. Most of the versions available for Minecraft feature online gameplay with the PC release requiring a server to be set up before friends are able to join in and help with some creative builds. Likewise, there are several online servers to join in order to compete in various game modes such as a makeshift hide-and-seek game.
#9 Rocket League
- Developer: Psyonix
- Publisher: Psyonix
It doesn’t take very much to describe Rocket League. The game quickly exploded in popularity when it launched back in 2015 and its popularity still holds strong to this day.
Essentially, Rocket League is a soccer title though played with fast vehicles that can launch into the air to either block or knock the ball into a goal post. The game is easy to understand but difficult to master, making it tough to take a break from the game.
#8 Owlboy
- Developer: D-Pad Studio
- Publisher: D-Pad Studio
After development started in 2007, Owlboy wouldn’t see its release until years later in 2016. The video game is a platform-adventure where players take control of a owl-like boy that is tasked with taking out a group of pirates that have started an attack against his village.
Overall, the game has been met with a positive response which gave developers the means to release the Nintendo Switch console edition shortly after the release of the Nintendo Switch. This is one of the indie games that is must purchase if you want a break from the big AAA releases.
#7 Stardew Valley
- Developer: ConcernedApe
- Publisher: Chucklefish
Stardew Valley has been a huge hit that acts very much like the Harvest Moon franchise. This is a farming style simulation title where players take on the role of a character who inherits their grandfather’s dilapidated farm.
Again, much like Harvest Moon, the game will have players tending to crops and their livestock while also introducing craft goods, mining, among other social activities. Since its release back in 2016 the video game became a massive hit and has sold over three million units by the end of 2017.
#6 Bayonetta Series
- Developer: PlatinumGames
- Publisher: Sega, Nintendo
Bayonetta originally released back in 2009 and since then the game went on to become a classic hit. Developed as a hack and slash video game, players take the role of a witch that is forced into using her powers and abilities to take down both demons and angels.
Overall, the game feels like Devil May Cry franchise and while the first title is available for a wide variety of platforms, the sequel Bayonetta 2, is only available through Nintendo’s Wii U and Nintendo Switch platform.
