51 Best Single-Player Games of 2023

While being able to play games with your friends is always a good time, there is nothing like a great single player experience that you can immerse yourself into. 2022 has had a strong list of single player games with some more still to come, but as the year starts to reach its final quarter, it’s time to start looking to next year and what exciting titles we will have the chance to experience! This list will highlight a few upcoming games that are set to arrive in 2023! Don’t consider this ranked in any particular way as it will cover exclusives and a wide range of genres.

#51 Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Platform: Switch
Release Date: December 1, 2023

Nintendo

In Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, you will be given a unique twist on the classic RPG. Instead of being the hero who is “destined to save the world with his two hands,” those hands will be bound in a curse that makes him incapable of harming monsters! So what’s he to do? Simply put, he will get his own monsters to fight off the monsters! It’s time to raise an army! You’ll travel the land and find as many powerful creatures as possible; then you’ll fuse them together to make them even more powerful! If you play it right, you’ll have the best monsters around and be able to get revenge against those who wronged you!

#50 Disney Dreamlight Valley

Platform: PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S PC Switch
Release Date: December 05, 2023

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox | Nintendo

Look, we live in a gaming age where a TON of people take things like video games way too seriously. That’s why “casual games” exist. They’re meant to let people relax and enjoy a fun time while not stressing too much about the plot or gameplay.

Disney Dreamlight Valley is one such title for those who want to enjoy a Disney title without having to do too much work.

You can explore the valley and free it from a curse that will allow Disney/Pixar characters to roam free within it. Then, you can build up a house for yourself, decorate it however you’d like, and see what awaits you in this magical place.

#49 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: December 7, 2023

Epic | PlayStation | Xbox

A movie franchise rarely gets a video game adaptation that is meant to help expand the movie’s universe in a meaningful way. Yet that’s exactly what’s happening with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora!

You play a Na’vi who was kidnapped by humans and raised to try and help them infiltrate the various tribes on Pandora so the humans could achieve their goals. However, after being abandoned, you’re eventually found by a tribe and must learn to be like them so you can understand what being a Na’vi is truly like!

Plus, the humans will return, so you’ll get to help protect your people from the invaders!

#48 Risk of Rain Returns

Platform: PC Switch
Release Date: November 08, 2023

Steam | Nintendo

When it comes to certain titles, getting a remaster may not seem like the most important thing. But in the case of Risk of Rain Returns, it’s a chance for players to play the best version of one of the rogue-lite games you’ll find on the market.

We don’t just say that because of the visuals, though; those have been improved. The team behind the game did everything they could to improve gameplay, multiplayer, players’ options, and more! You’ll have numerous new survivors you can control and have so many loot combinations you could play the game thousands of different ways! So why not try it out?

#47 Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

Platform: PC November 08, 2023
Release Date: PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S – November 09, 2023

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

Kazuma Kiryu had a plan, and it was a good one. He would fake his death and stop being a member of the Yakuza so that he could protect those he cared about. He went underground and didn’t expect to be brought to the light ever again.

But someone is on the hunt for him, and in Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, someone is doing all they can to draw him out so they can enact their revenge!

Kiryu will don a new name and attempt to figure out the truth while fighting for his life with various styles. A deep action-packed adventure awaits you!

#46 Super Mario RPG

Platform: Switch
Release Date: November 17, 2023

Nintendo

The Super Mario RPG remake is a game many years in the making. After all, the title came out originally during the SNES era and put Mario on the RPG path that he would stay on for years!

The game takes place in the Mushroom Kingdom, where, after a fateful battle with Bowser, Mario gets waylaid by a group known as the Smithy Gang! Now, he must fight back after getting new allies, including a star spirit, a living cloud, a familiar princess, and even Bowser!

#45 Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Platform: Switch
Release Date: October 20, 2023

Nintendo

Mario games are known for their platforming, regardless of whether it’s 2D or 3D. But in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, you’re going to be dealing with many different styles of platforming should a certain flower come into play.

In the new kingdom, you’re in, there’s a thing called the “Wonder Flower.” It can completely change and warp the level you’re on to make it something unrecognizable. You could float in space, you could be on the run from a horde of creatures, or you could be in a chase to get a Wonder Seed. Anything is possible!

So, in conclusion, this won’t be your standard platforming title.

#44 Assassin’s Creed: Mirage

Platform:- PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S
Release Date:- October 05, 2023

Epic | PlayStation | Xbox

Welcome back to the past once more, as Assassin’s Creed Mirage will take you to the 9th century and into the city of Baghdad, where many things are afoot.

The title takes place in the earliest days of the Brotherhood, as they’re still exerting their influence on the world. You are Basim, who has been brought into the Hidden Ones to try and learn their skills and seek out the truth behind the visions that you’re having.

The future of Basim has already been written, but what led him to make the decisions he did? You’ll have to put on the hood of the assassins to find the truth.

#43 Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S
Release Date: August 25, 2023

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

Are you ready for the next evolution in mech titles? Would you like to see a return to the franchise that helped establish one of the best video game developers out there? If so, prepare yourself for Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon!

That’s right! FromSoftware brought back its beloved mech franchise for the first time in a decade. With their new experiences from other titles, they had aimed to deliver an epic mech combat experience featuring omni-directional fights where you’ll have to be on your toes to survive.

Whether you play the main storyline or go up against your friends, you must outfit your mech the best way possible to get out alive!

#42 Red Dead Redemption

Platform: PS4 Switch – August 17, 2023
Release Date: Xbox 360 PS3 – May 18, 2010

PlayStation | Xbox | Nintendo

Are you ready to saddle up, cowboy? In the newly rereleased/bundle version of Red Dead Redemption on Nintendo Switch and PS4, you’ll have multiple adventures awaiting you.

You’ll play as former outlaw John Marston, who the government has coerced to take down his old crew if he wishes to live peacefully with his family. That won’t be an easy task as they’re spread out across the country and in Mexico.

But take them on you will! You’ll ride around, have gun fights, and do various other tasks to complete your mission. But is there such a thing as a happy ending for an outlaw like you?

#41 Pikmin 4

Platform: Switch
Release Date: July 21, 2023

Nintendo

Are you ready for another epic adventure involving you commanding Pikmin to complete tasks? If so, you’re in luck, as Pikmin 4 is here!

The game continues the tradition of you being a member of the Rescue Corps. But this time, you’re saving the rest of the Corps as Captain Olimar and the others have been stranded on a strange planet! You’ll wander around attempting to fix your ship, find other members, and survive the alien life that thrives there!

Utilize your Pikmin to the fullest while also using your new friend in Oatchi! There are challenges both above and below to test you, so try them all and see if you can overcome them!

#40 Baldur’s Gate 3

Platform: PC – August 3, 2023
Release Date: PS5 – September 6, 2023

Steam | Playstation

Who’s ready for a classic RPG-style adventure in the realm of D&D? If so, then create your character and start your quest in Baldur’s Gate 3!

The game, which continues the grand legacy that came before it, will put you in the Forgotten Realms as a character of your own design! But just as important, you can embrace a dark power within you or fight it and do what you feel is best for those around you.

Once you make your early choices, you’ll gather up a party of characters and travel the land! You’ll fight evil, make choices that’ll affect the realm, travel to your heart’s content, and possibly romance some characters along the way.

#39 Remnant 2

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: July 25, 2023

Steam | Playstation | Xbox

Typically, in games of a “save the universe” nature, you’re a proud warrior who must rise to vanquish evil. But in Remnant II, it’s a little more complicated than that. You are one of the last members of humanity, and it’s your job to go to other worlds and figure out a way to stop a reality-destroying threat. No pressure, right?

The good news is that you’ll have plenty of options on your side for taking down this foe and the other beasts you’ll come across.

Battle up close or afar. Choose to wield massively powerful weapons or use whatever you have to heal yourself and others.

In this apocalyptic landscape, every little bit counts.

#38 Pizza Tower

Platform: PC
Release Date: January 26, 2023

Steam

As gaming has shown throughout the years, there are various types of platformers that gamers like to try out. One of them is the fast-paced platformer that is more about blitzing enemies and weaving through levels with ease. If you’re a fan of that, then you’ll want to try Pizza Tower.

The game puts you as an Italian restaurant owner who basically loses his mind when a tower of pizza threatens to bring said restaurant to its needs.

So how do you get rid of such a tower? By literally bringing it down. You’ll race through the levels and deliver powerful blows to enemies to show this place who the real boss is.

#37 HUMANITY

Platform: PC, PS4, PS5
Release Date: May 16, 2023

Steam | Playstation

Picture right now a group of people. A truly massive mass of people that need to get somewhere but can’t get there on their own. Who can save them in their time of need? You, of course. But who are you? In Humanity, you are a dog, and you need to be a “good boy” to get the people to salvation.

Carefully lead them through 90 levels full of twists, turns, and guided sections so that they can make it to the next path. The visuals will be quite stunning as you watch the people behind you take the steps you’ve already taken.

Then, lead your people against bosses that wish to inhibit your progress! Can you lead them to the end?

#36 Metroid Prime Remastered

Platform: Switch
Release Date: February 08, 2023

Nintendo

Many games deserve the “remastered” treatment for one reason or another. But when it comes to Metroid Prime Remastered, it’s another story. This title was hailed as one of the best games of its generation when it came out on the Nintendo GameCube and the trilogy that it was a part of brought Samus Aran back into the limelight.

But now, with this remastered version of the game, you’ll get to see it at its peak on the Nintendo Switch and witness why this game still holds up to this day.

From the first-person combat to the exploration and story, you’ll feel everything Samus Aran does and fight to keep her alive.

#35 Like a Dragon: Ishin

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: February 21, 2023

Steam | Playstation | Xbox

The days of ancient Japan might be long behind us, but its impact is still felt to this day, and there are still stories to tell.

In the story that is Like A Dragon: Ishin, you will be Sakamoto Ryoma, a lone Samurai who has been framed for the murder of his father and is desperate to clear his name. To do so, you must head to Kyoto, a place full of both injustice and hope; through your actions, you’ll determine the future of your nation!

Wield your sword, take down your foes, and learn why your father perished. Can you reclaim the honor you lost?

#34 The Outlast Trials

Platform: PC
Release Date: May 18, 2023

Steam

If you’re a fan of horror games, then you’ve likely either played or at least know about The Outlast franchise. Two mainline installments have been released, and before we get The Outlast 3, we’re getting a multiplayer-focused horror experience. Set well before the events of the first two games, and players will find that The Outlast Trials is set during the Cold War. You will soon find yourself being nothing more than a test subject locked behind the cruel imprisonment of the Murkoff Corporation.

Here you’re forced to test out their unethical experiments further. To get out, you’ll need to complete a series of tests. But much like the other games, you’ll find a slew of enemies looking for you to meet your demise.

Within the game, you’re sent off to complete a series of tasks, and again, just like the previous two games, you’re best to avoid enemies when possible, which means running for your life or finding a quick hiding spot. Fortunately, you can either play this as a solo experience or seek some help with friends through online cooperative multiplayer.

#33 The Murder of Sonic The Hedgehog

Platform: PC
Release Date: March 31, 2023

Steam

Sonic The Hedgehog finally seems to be going through the renaissance that fans have been begging for. If you want another single-player twist on the series, get The Murder of Sonic The Hedgehog! The game features you as one of Sonic’s friends after they board a murder mystery train for Amy Rose’s birthday. But as you can guess, things aren’t quite what they appear. Or are they?

With Sonic “dead,” you must find out the truth! Search for clues, interrogate the witnesses, and find the killer!

#32 The Talos Principle 2

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: November 2, 2023

If you loved the first game in this series with its thought-provoking puzzles and unique narrative, then you’ll love The Talos Principle 2.

The game will put you in a different world than before, where humanity is gone, but its “remnants” remain and are looked after by robots.

One structure, in particular, is the focus of everything, and as you work to unlock its powers, you’ll learn more about the world, universe, and the role of everyone in it.

While it is a puzzle game, you don’t need to solve every puzzle to complete the story. But if you do, you’ll be a true master of puzzle-solving!

#31 Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: September 26, 2023

With Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, we’re getting a new storyline featuring V. It’s our one and only expansion so you don’t want to skip this one over. With that said, players can expect a spy-thriller experience in this campaign which is actually set in the middle of the base game campaign. You might be inclined on restarting the game just to enjoy this expansion. Through Phantom Liberty we’re getting a brand new area to explore called Dogtown and within it you’ll meet new characters, take on interesting quests, and of course go through some new cyberware to turn V into an even bigger powerhouse.

#30 Jusant

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: October 31, 2023

Who doesn’t love a good adventure? Moreover, who doesn’t love a good adventure that lets you learn about the past of a certain area? In Jusant, you won’t be an “action hero” or a “destined one who must save the world.” You’ll simply be a young boy who wants to claim a massive tower in his world.

Climbing is literally the name of the game here, as you’ll be climbing up the tower and the areas that are a part of it and witness the various biomes and remnants of civilization you’ll find.

What will you discover as you reach the top of the tower? Play the game and find out!

#29 PayDay 3

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: September 21, 2023

Payday fans received a new game this year. Payday 3 follows after the events of Payday 2 but will feature the original crew of criminals from Payday: The Heist. This installment will throw our team into New York, where they will return to their old ways and live a life of crime. Players will go through a series of robberies as they try to make a clean and quick getaway from law enforcement. If you’re familiar with the franchise, then you know there’s not only planning but deciding the weaponry, tools, and means of escape when things go sideways.

#28 Persona 5 Tactica

Platform: PC Xbox One XSX|S Switch
Release Date: November 17, 2023

Who doesn’t love a good anime title? Well, lots of people, actually, but we won’t talk about their “lack of culture.” If you’re looking to jump back into the Atlus-style of anime, then you need only look at Persona 5 Tactica!

The game puts a small spin on their anime vision by putting the Phantom Thieves in a more “Chibi” style of visuals. We’re sure many of you would adore it.

But it’s not just them that have been altered. The world around them has a unique feel to it that’ll help keep things fresh as you battle enemies and try to win the freedom of a kingdom!

#27 Street Fighter 6

Platform: PC PS4 PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: June 02, 2023

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

Capcom has been one of the heads of the fighting game genre for over 30 years. Their main franchise has introduced some of the most iconic characters in all of gaming, and now, it’s time to take things to the next level.

Street Fighter 6 will bring the pain and style, as Capcom went all out to deliver a welcoming yet deep experience. Fan favorites are returning to the fight alongside newcomers that will offer new ways to battle.

Plus, you can create your own fighter in the story mode! So what are you waiting for? Dive into the action and see if you’re a true World Warrior!

#26 Atlas Fallen

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: August 10, 2023

Atlas Fallen comes from the folks over at Deck13. If you don’t recall the studio’s name, you might remember its latest video game releases. These are the folks who previously brought out The Surge and its sequel. Now the studio has released a new title this year called Atlas Fallen. This is a game that tosses players into another creature-hunting style game but set in the world of Atlas. Atlas is an oppressed planet that’s sand covered with shells of former civilizations that thrived before. As you battle against the swarms of enemies and glide through the sandy terrains, players will uncover the secrets of Atlas hidden away in the crumbling ruins.

#25 Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: 2023

As we’ve all learned by now, a secret facility doing unknown kinds of experiments never goes well. Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a prequel to an acclaimed title of the past where you’ll play a special agent of a unique operations group tasked with investigating an experimental lab.

As you can guess, everything goes wrong, and now you’re in for the fight of your life.

But you don’t have to aim for a kill right away. You can use your weapons to dismember enemies to help give you an advantage. Keep your wits about you because you’ll need to solve puzzles to advance, and there are dangers everywhere!

#24 Lords of the Fallen

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: 2023

While its title hasn’t changed much from the original, Lords of the Fallen will give you an experience that is over five times bigger than the last. So strap in for an intense RPG that will push you in many ways.

You’ll play a Dark Crusader who has a single mission: stop the dark god from resurrecting again. How you play the game is up to you, as you can augment what your character can do and choose to fight for the side of light or darkness.

Combat will not be easy. It will be fast, tactical, and brutal. So learn the ropes so you can take on some massive bosses.

#23 Lies of P

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: August 2023

It’s time to take a classic fairy tale and turn it into something more modern, darker, and twisted. In Lies of P, you’ll play Pinocchio, a puppet mech left alone in a city with no memory of why or who they are.

Their only clue to go on is to find a “Mr. Geppetto” within the city they’re at. But why? What does this man have that can clear up everything? You’ll have to venture into a dangerous city to find out. The twist here is that your lies will keep you safe and alive.

Do you think you can make it through? Or will your lies get the best of you?

#22 Dredge

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S Switch
Release Date: March 30, 2023

You might not think that a fishing game is something that is worth your valuable time. But sometimes, it’s all about what kind of fishing game you’re doing. For example, in Dredge, you’ll become a boat captain and set sail around some islands to catch some fish, expand the island’s economy, and see what other kinds of fish you can catch.

But as you dive deeper into this world, you’ll learn that there are more ravenous things in the water that come out at night. So venture out at your own risk, and build up your boat to take on more treacherous waters and creatures.

#21 Sons of the Forest

Platform: PC
Release Date: February 23, 2023

Survival is easy when it’s the only thing on your mind. In Sons of the Forest, you’ll go to an island to retrieve a lost billionaire. However, when you arrive, you’ll learn quickly that there’s more than a rich person on this island.

Trapped there with these mutants and monsters, you’ll have to traverse the place and look for anything and everything to help you survive.

Scavenge what you can, explore new areas to see what you can locate, and fight off everything that tries to kill you. Will you be able to survive what the island throws at you? Jump in and find out!

#20 HI-FI RUSH

Platform: PC XSX|S
Release Date: January 25, 2023

You no doubt have heard about HI-FI RUSH in one form or another, as the game has been the talk of the gaming world since it was shadow-dropped during an Xbox Event. From some of the most brilliant minds under the Bethesda umbrella, the game puts you in a stylized world where you have to follow the beat of your heart.

Especially since your heart is now an MP3 player, did we not mention that? You’ll fight to take down the corporation that did this to you and make some unique allies along the way. The better you do on the beat in the action sequences, the more damage you’ll do, and the higher the score you’ll get!

Are you ready to jam?

#19 System Shock

Platform: PC (May 30, 2023)
Release Date: PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S (2023)

Some games make an impact on the generations that follow them that deserve to get brought back for the modern age. The System Shock remake by Nightdive Studios is an attempt to modernize a classic without removing what made it special.

You’ll play as the survivor of a space station that is overrun by an enemy AI known as SHODAN. The AI makes monstrous fusions of man and machine and desires to do the same thing to Earth. You must fight off these monsters and take down the AI before it’s too late!

So if you’ve never had the chance to play this classic, here’s your opportunity!

#18 Wild Hearts

Platform: PC February 16, 2023
Release Date: PS5 XSX|S February 17, 2023

Steam | Playstation | Xbox

Who doesn’t like taking down massive monsters to showcase that you can do it? If you’ve wanted to jump into some monster-hunting titles but wanted one that’ll be a bit easier to get into, Wild Hearts is the one to check out.

The game puts you in a version of Japan in the medieval age with some fantasy twists. Those twists are a sect of monsters known as Kemono who terrorize everything around you.

To save the day, you must wield powerful weapons and technology to kill the beasts before they ruin everything. It won’t be easy, as numerous types of monsters must be slayed, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. So plan accordingly!

#17 Dead Island 2

Developer: Sumo Digital / Deep Silver Dambuster Studios
Publisher: Deep Silver / Plaion
Platforms: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release: April 21, 2023

Dead Island 2 was a game that most of us thought would stay in development hell. It took years to get the sequel for Dead Island finally, and multiple development studios were involved at some point. But fortunately, Dambuster Studios was able to bring this game out into the marketplace, and we’re able to rip through countless undead zombies. For those who might be unaware, Dead Island 2 takes place a few years after the original game’s events.

Much like the first installment, players are presented with the opportunity to pick from various protagonists, each with unique attributes. From there, you’re dropped into the now-quarantined California state. A new zombie plague has struck, leaving the citizens to reach an extraction point within Los Angeles. You soon find yourself immune from the zombies; your blood could be the key to finding a cure.

Now you’ll need to melee your way through countless different zombies in hopes of getting rescued. If you enjoy bashing through the undead, it’s worth pointing out the FLESH system Dambuster Studios implemented in this game. Here you’ll get a system that can replicate various blows showing off damage to the skin, muscle, and bone. Here’s hoping you’re not afraid of a little blood; by little, we mean a lot!

#16 Sea of Stars

• Developer: Sabotage Studio
• Publisher: Sabotage Studio
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC
• Release: August 28, 2023

If you like the classic turn-based combat games, Sea of Stars will be right up your alley. The story follows Valere and Zale, two Children of the Solstice. Valere uses Lunar Magic and has learned to fight like the monks while Zale is a blade-dancer who wields a sunblade. The two have to work together and combine their sun and moon powers to create Eclipse Magic, the only way to defeat The Fleshmancer. The game is meant to look and feel retro but play as smooth and unshackled as modern RPGs, so you’ll be able to explore the world freely and enjoy the story-rich gameplay to its fullest.

#15 Scars Above

• Release date: February 28, 2023
• Developer: Mad Head Games
• Publishers: Prime Matter, Plaion
• Platform: Microsoft Windows

In Scars Above, an alien artifact has randomly appeared above the planet. A science team is sent to observe it, but things go horribly wrong and the team is jettisoned across the galaxy!

You’ll awaken as Dr. Kate Ward, who is alone on the planet and must do all she can to find her crew and figure out what this artifact has done. To be clear here, Dr. Kate is not a soldier, she’s a scientist. So you’ll have to use her brains and resourcefulness in order to get her through the challenges ahead.

With a massive planet to explore, creatures to fight off, and answers to get, Dr. Kate Ward is in for an experience unlike any before

#14 RoboCop: Rogue City

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: November 02, 2023

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

Alex J. Murphy didn’t ask to be the legendary Robocop. But now, he has sworn to protect Detroit from crime and ensure that the people are safe, no matter what! In RoboCop: Rogue City, you’ll continue that mission in your own way, having fun as the legendary defender of justice as you clean up the streets one crime at a time.

A new threat is coming, and many other factions within the city are anxious for their arrival. Search for clues, defeat enemies, and fulfill your prime directives! But how you do so is up to you. Remember, you’re not just Robocop; you’re Alex Murphy, and that’s a huge difference.

#13 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

• Developer: Team Ninja
• Publisher: Koei Tecmo
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
• Release: March 3, 2023

When it comes to Team Ninja, you know you can expect intense action titles against mighty foes to test you to the brink and beyond!

If you’re up for such an experience, check out Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty! The game puts you in the Three Kingdoms period, back in the Han Dynasty. But this is no golden age! Instead, it’s an age of chaos and darkness as the land is being ripped asunder by forces beyond human comprehension.

You are a militiaman returning to China and must rise up to free the land from this darkness. The more you fight, the more you will unlock special powers to help carry you through the struggles ahead!

#12 Horizon Call of the Mountain

• Developer: Firesprite, Guerrilla Games
• Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Platforms: PlayStation VR 2
• Release: 2023

Be ready to explore the world of Horizon Zero Dawn and Forbidden West from an all-new perspective with the power of Sony’s latest VR system, the PlayStation VR2 in Horizon Call of the Mountain. Controlling series newcomer Ryas, players will primarily play the game via the “River Ride” mode. Ryas will set out to find redemption for himself by confronting a new threat to the Sundom and will meet many characters along the way, both new and old, including an appearance of series protagonist Aloy. If you’re a Horizon fan, this is one immersive gameplay experience you don’t want to skip out on.

#11 Dead Space

• Developer: Motive Studio
• Publisher: Electronic Arts
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
• Release: January 27, 2023

The Dead Space Remake brings you back to the horrific depths of space to relive one of the best horror-themed single-player journeys.

As Isaac Clarke, you’ll brave the corridors of a mining vessel in search of answers. What happened to the crew? Why are there monsters everywhere? How can Isaac possibly survive this?

The team behind the remake put extra effort into fleshing out the world and Isaac, so you’ll get more of a connection with him than you did before. So if you have never played the original, or haven’t played it in a while, get the remake.

#10 Minecraft Legends

• Developer: Mojang Studios, Blackbird Interactive
• Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC
• Release: April 18, 2023

Minecraft Legends is a new take on the popular Minecraft franchise that will combine third-person action and real-time strategy gameplay to give players a completely reimagined look at the gaming phenomenon. The game will see players fighting back against the forces of the Nether, who have invaded the Overworld. Leading your army against these forces, you will need to gather resources, build up defenses, and take back enemy-controlled regions to send the Piglins back to the fiery realm from which they came.

#9 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

• Developer: Nintendo
• Publisher: Nintendo
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch
• Release: May 12, 2023

It’s been a long time coming, but The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom has come. The game takes place not long after the fall of Calamity Ganon. Link and Zelda unleash the power of Ganondorf, and Hyrule is ripped apart as a result.

Separated from one another, Link must use new powers to travel across this new version of Hyrule and save the day!

The game will have many new gameplay elements to try and whole new layers to explore in Hyrule. What secrets are hidden in the Sky Islands? What awaits in the underground sections of the realm?

What is Ganondorf’s true plan? Play the game and find out!

#8 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

• Developer: Respawn Entertainment
• Publisher: Electronic Arts
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
• Release: April 28, 2023

The sequel to 2019’s Soulslike action-adventure game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the newest outing from Respawn Entertainment is here so you can once again return to the Galaxy Far, Far, Away. Picking up five years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will see players once again take control of Cal Kestis as he continues to evade the pursuit of the Empire alongside his ragtag team of heroes, all while baring the burden of being one of the galaxy’s final Jedi.

#7 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

• Developer: Insomniac Games
• Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Platforms: PlayStation 5
• Release: October 20, 2023

Insomniac’s swing at Spider-man back in 2018 was a major success, with the game being hailed as the best Spider-Man video game to come out in the last decade and one of the best games to come out that year. Along with its follow-up, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the new iterations of the characters are now in full swing! Now, with both Spider-Men patrolling the streets of New York, it is only a matter of time before a new host of villains decide to make their presence known, with Venom being the big reveal at the end of the game’s announcement trailer and the trailer also has a voice-over that many are saying could belong to Kraven the Hunter.

It is unknown how the gameplay between games will differ, though it has been speculated that players will be able to play has both of the web-heads. While doing this in story missions wouldn’t be any different from what we saw in the first game, it would be exciting to be able to switch between the two while swinging through the open world, though this has not been confirmed. We will hopefully learn more information as the release date gets closer!

#6 Atomic Heart

• Developer: Mundfish
• Publisher: Mundfish
• Platform: Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, PC
• Release: February 21, 2023

Atomic Heart is an open-world action/RPG which is set in an alternate universe in which you are a P-3, a special KGB agent who is investigating the catastrophic events at Facility #3826.

Study the moves of your enemies and use it against them. “Use the varied arsenal of arms and special abilities of your polymer glove. Turn everything into a weapon: environment, objects, your own body, and even enemies themselves!” Craft and modify weapons and use cassette cartridges to use the environment to your advantage. Go through this once utopia of a world and figure out just what caused the robots to turn on humanity.

#5 Hogwarts Legacy

• Developer: Avalanche Software
• Publisher: Warner Bros. Games
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 
• Release: February 10, 2023

Hogwarts Legacy aims to be the most immersive open-world game in the Harry Potter franchise yet. You get to live out your childhood dream of attending Hogwarts by playing a customizable character in the 1800s, long before Harry and his friends took the wizarding world by storm. Attend your favorite classes, mix potions, learn spells, and even learn to fly on a broom. Meanwhile, as you explore Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, and the Forbidden Forest, you will get to solve puzzles and stumble across an ancient evil that threatens everyone. Your choices will define what kind of witch or wizard you will become. Good? Or evil? Plus, you get to interact with several different magical creatures, so it looks like any Harry Potter fan’s dream game.

#4 Starfield

• Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
• Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
• Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
• Release: September 06, 2023

We all know that Bethesda is good at making games that take a long time to complete. They’ll put you into realms or countries with plenty of space to put things in and numerous side quests to complete.

But things are about to be taken to a whole new level in Starfield because you will be exploring outer space and the planets that fill it. Bethesda has promised that there are legions of planets to check out, many of which have cities or key areas for you touchdown in and see what they’re like.

Who knows what you might find as you explore? The one way to find out is to jump into your ship and set a course for adventure.

#3 Alan Wake II

Platform : PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: October 27, 2023

Epic | PlayStation | Xbox

Alan Wake fans have waited years for Remedy Entertainment to bring a sequel. Likewise, we know that Remedy Entertainment has attempted to bring out an Alan Wake II for a good while. It wasn’t until this iteration that the pieces fell together for the studio. With Alan Wake II, veteran players can pick back up on the storyline and see where Alan has been for all these years. We know he’s stuck in the Dark Place, but how he will escape remains a mystery.

Meanwhile, if you’re a newcomer to the franchise, you’re in luck. Alan Wake II was developed so that you can experience it as a standalone game. You won’t have to go back and play the first installment or any titles related to the universe to grasp what’s going on. With that said, Alan Wake II is a survival horror game where players are following a famed thriller novelist named Alan Wake, who has been trapped in an alternative dimension. Kept prisoner, Alan is forced to find a way to escape back to reality. Likewise, we have a secondary protagonist character named Saga Anderson. Saga is an FBI agent sent to Bright Falls, Washington, to solve a series of ritualistic murders. Pick up the game to see just how these two storylines intertwine.

#2 Resident Evil 4

• Developer: Capcom
• Publisher: Capcom
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
• Release: March 24, 2023

Capcom gave 2005’s Resident Evil 4 the same treatment that they have given its predecessors Resident Evil 2 & 3 over the last few years with a complete ground-up remake. Retelling the story of former rookie cop turned special agent Leon S. Kennedy as he is sent to a remote European village to save the kidnapped daughter of the President of the United States, Ashley Graham, the game follows the graphical style and gameplay of the recent REmakes. If you haven’t already picked this game up yet then don’t miss out on this thrilling installment.

#1 Final Fantasy XVI

• Developer: Square Enix
• Publisher: Square Enix
• Platforms: PlayStation 5
• Release: June 22, 2023

Final Fantasy XVI is set in the world of Valisthea, a realm that has beings known as Eikons, mythical beings that players will recognize as the series’ summons like Bahamut and Shiva. Players take control of Clive Rosfield who sets out on a quest for revenge after a series of tragic events related to the Eikon Ifrit. As the game follows Clive across three parts of his life, they will meet many different characters, both friends and enemies as well as battle many different monsters with mechanics that the series have never used before. Speaking of new for the franchise, this game’s down is much darker and grounded compared to some of its contemporaries.

Disclaimer: This article was updated on 10/19/23 as we continue to adjust this list with new entries or remove games due to delays or failure to captivate audiences.