There are a lot of people out there who believe that the majority of gamers don’t play single-player titles. That is a lie. There are plenty of masterful single-player titles to make gamers happy across all platforms. Don’t believe us? Here are a few of them!

#105 Silent Hill 2

Platforms: PC, PS5
Release Date: October 8, 2024

Steam | PlayStation

Silent Hill 2 was such an iconic game when it was first released into the marketplace back on the PlayStation 2. Team Silent from Konami took what they learned from the first installment and dialed it up tenfold. So, years later, it was skeptical whether the Bloober Team could bring out a similar experience with a remake. Fortunately, the team pulled it off! In Silent Hill 2, players are getting another survival horror experience where you’re stepping into the role of a man named James, seeking out what he believes could be his deceased wife, Mary, in the town of Silent Hill. How could Mary be alive years later? What is happening in this mysterious, desolate town, and can James survive long enough to get the truth? You’ll have to play to find out. 

#104 Batman: Arkham Shadow

Platforms: Meta 3
Release Date: October 21, 2024

Meta

We’ve had many adventures with Batman within the gates of Arkham and beyond, but in Batman: Arkham Shadow, you’ll have to do it once again within the setting of a VR headset. The story takes place within the four main games and has you donning the cowl of the Dark Knight to take on the Ratcatcher, who has risen up in Gotham and has a cult at his beck and call. Oh, and we don’t mean the rats; those are just extra.

Fight your way through Gotham and see how certain things progressed to become how you remember from the console/PC titles. It’s time to be the Batman!

#103 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Platform: PS5
Release Date: February 29, 2024

PlayStation

It’s time to return to the world of Gaia, as it’s on the precipice of a great disaster if you don’t stop it!

Cloud Strife is here with his friends from Avalanche and beyond at his side, and you’ll need all of them and more to take on Sephiroth! Square Enix has taken their remake saga to new heights with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and many have already dubbed it the frontrunner for Game of the Year!

With an expansive world to trek through, numerous quests to partake in, dates to go on with some “lucky people,” and so on, you won’t be bored on this adventure!

The game is out now, so why aren’t you playing it?

#102 Helldivers 2

Platform: PC PS5
Release Date: February 8, 2024

Steam | PlayStation

Have you ever noticed how some video games want to give you the most action-packed moments ever? Well, HellDivers 2 is one such title, and they’re not trying to hide it. Since the game is out now, you can see just what they achieved in your attempts to defend Super Earth.

Yes, not just regular Earth, SUPER EARTH! You’ll team up with three other players to defeat wave after wave of alien threats in defense of your homeworld. Good luck with that!

The action is intense, as you’ll be dealing with threats that are bigger than you and can take quite a few hits. But the better you do on missions, the bigger the weapons you’ll get in your arsenal!

#101 Palworld

Platform: PC Xbox One XSX|S
Release Date: January 19, 2024 (early access)

Steam | Xbox

By this point in time, you’ve definitely heard about Palworld. After all, people are buying it in good numbers, and it might be sued for AI usage and copyright infringement.

But what is this game exactly? Well, you live in a world that is inhabited by creatures known as “Pals.” These Pals do what most animalistic creatures do to survive, and now, you must do the same. You’ll roam around capturing Pals and do whatever you desire with them so you can live the “good life.”

Want to raise them into an army? Go for it! Want to put them to work in a factory? Yep, you can do that, too. Want to steal them? Evil, but it’s an option.

And that’s just the start of things in this crazy title.

#100 Portal: Revolution

Platform: PC
Release Date: January 6, 2024
Steam

Hold on! Before you start geeking out about what Valve may or may not have done, we need to tell you right off the bat that Portal Revolution is NOT a new official game in the franchise. Instead, it’s a fan-made mod. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get it! In fact, it might be even MORE of a reason to get it!

This team came together to make a unique storyline set before the events of the second title with new characters to use and puzzles to solve.

The team truly put their all into this mod, so you should try it out and see how clever you are.

#99 The Last of Us Part II Remastered

Platfrom: PS5
Release Date: January 19, 2024

PlayStation

It’s true. The Last of Us Part II Remastered has arrived, and everyone’s saying it’s just as good, if not better than it was when it originally arrived on PS4.

For those who haven’t played the title, it takes place a few years after the events of the first game. Joel and Ellie have lived in Jackson, and things haven’t gone smoothly between them.

However, when certain dark events follow them there, Ellie will go on an equally dark quest of revenge to satiate her bloodlust. But how far is she willing to go to get what she feels she needs? You’ll have to play the game to find out!

#98 Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S Switch PS4 Xbox One
Release Date: January 18, 2024

Epic | PlayStation | Xbox | Nintendo

Something that is sometimes lost with older games is that they combined many genres together so they could give players the most gameplay possible. The newly released title, The Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, will attempt to re-enact that feeling for gamers.

In it, you’ll play a member of the prince’s guard. And after the prince is kidnapped, you’ll wander around a mythical world full of dangers to try and get the prince back. To do so, you’ll need to use your mind and your weapons to solve puzzles so you can get from biome to biome and learn more about where you are.

#97 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!

#96 Disney Dreamlight Valley

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

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox | Nintendo

Are you ready to head into the valley? Don’t worry; this isn’t a bad valley. This is Disney Dreamlight Valley! 

What’s that? Why, it’s a magical place where all sorts of wondrous things happen. Or, at least, it was until certain things happened to it. The characters of Disney and Pixar stories lived here, and they fled to their homelands when a spread of dark thorns wrecked the valley!

But that’s where you come in! You can help free the valley and bring the characters back to not only live in it but be your friends and traveling partners! Plus, the game is always updating with new content, so what’s not to love?

#95 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!

#94 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.

#93 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?

#92 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!

#91 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!

#90 Alan Wake 2

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.

#89 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Platform: PS5
Release date: October 20, 2023

PlayStation

Who doesn’t enjoy Spider-Man? The franchise has been around for ages with a line of comic books, television series, movies, and, of course, video games. If you have a PlayStation 5, you can dive into the latest release for the beloved superhero IP, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. 

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 takes place after the events of Marvel’s Spider-Man and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. We’re taking the role of Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they seek to keep New York City safe. However, this latest installment might push them to their limits. Our tag team duo will have a few notable enemies to deal with from the Spider-Man franchise. Players will want to prepare to take on villains such as Kraven the Hunter, Sandman, Lizard, and the Venom Symbiote. 

#88 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.

#87 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.

#86 Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty

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

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

Are you ready to go back to Night City? If so, get ready because Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is here and is ready to make up for the misadventures you likely had when the original title came out in 2020.

That’s right. CD Projekt Red has been working for three years to not only fix their past mistakes but give players an expansion that they could truly be proud of. In the DLC, you’ll go to the mysterious section of Night City called Dogtown. You’re tasked with saving the President after their convoy crash-landed there.

Doing so many ensure your future. Or it could get you killed.

#85 Lies of P

Platform: PC September 18, 2023
Release Date: PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S September 19, 2023

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

We all know the story of Pinocchio, but as with all tales, they sometimes can be changed drastically depending on who’s telling them. In Lies of P, you are a very different version of the legendary puppet, and Pinocchio’s journey will be much more intense this go around.

In the game, you are on a quest to find your maker in the city of Krat. The city is corrupt to the core, and monsters are everywhere. You’ll have to build up Pinocchio so he can stand up to the threats that await. But that’s not all. How the puppet handles truths and lies will affect both him and the world around him. So be careful what you choose to do and say.

#84 Starfield

Platform: PC XSX|S
Release Date: September 06, 2023

Steam | Xbox

The team at Bethesda has been crafting masterful gaming titles for over 25 years. But now, they seek to push themselves to new heights with the arrival of Starfield. This game will be the first new universe they’ve made in some time, and they endeavor to build something that every player will want to explore and enjoy.

You’ll take to the stars and enjoy a storyline that’ll have you making various choices that can affect what you do and where you go next. Or you can simply venture into the universe they’ve created so you can see all there is to see.

With potentially hundreds of hours of gameplay, you’ll not be bored for some time.

#83 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 is diving back into its beloved mech franchise for the first time in a decade. With their new experiences from other titles, they aim 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!

#82 Red Dead Redemption

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

PlayStation | Xbox | Nintendo

When it comes to Rockstar Games titles, you know there will be plenty of action for you to participate in. The only question is, how much fun will you have along the way?

Red Dead Redemption offers action on numerous fronts as you’re thrown into the age of the Wild West and tasked to take down a group of outlaws. The twist is that these outlaws were your friends; taking them down is the only way you’ll have piece.

In the recent rerelease of the game, you’ll also get access to the “Undead Nightmare” storyline, where you’ll get to face off against zombies! As we all know, there are plenty of things to do and shoot when zombies roam around.

#81 Final Fantasy XVI

Platform: PS5
Release Date: June 22, 2023

PlayStation

Are you ready for the next grand adventure in Square Enix’s epic saga? If so, you’ll want to jump into Final Fantasy XVI as soon as possible!

The game takes place in a world full of political intrigue and backstabbing. But it’s also a place where a select group of people are the conduits for mighty beasts waiting to be unleashed!

You are Clive, one of those conduits, and it’s up to you to save the realm from threats both without and within. You’ll take on a new battle system and use various attacks to defeat your foes.

Will you be able to bring peace to the land? Or will you be the one that helps destroy it?

#80 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!

#79 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.

#78 Remnant 2

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

Steam | Playstation | Xbox

Are you ready to once again help lead humanity against unbelievable foes? Remnant II follows up the hit co-op title that’ll put you and others in a fight for all of existence! We mean that literally as your foe wishes to destroy all of reality!

So yeah, you should probably stop them from doing that.

Whether you play alone or with others, you’ll outfit your character to be the best fighter they can be. Use new systems and a foray of weapons to take the fight to them. Don’t be afraid to mix and match what you can access, as it might be the key to taking down future foes!

#77 Dredge

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

Steam | Playstation | Xbox | Nintendo

It’s time to go fishing! Who doesn’t love to do that? In Dredge, you’ll go to a set of islands full of history and mystery and must try to fish what you can to grow your craft.

Specifically, you’ll meet quotas and then use your earnings to outfit your boat so you can go to bigger catches and make more money.

But as noted, there’s a mystery within this island chain, and you’ll be guided to figure it out. But what is the mysterious truth that you’ve been sent to find? What does it have to do with the creatures of the depths? Hope in your vessel and find out!

#76 Pizza Tower

Platform: PC
Release Date: January 26, 2023

Steam

There are plenty of wacky games out there for you to buy, but Pizza Tower might interest you on various levels.

In the game, you play as a pizza chef whose business is on the brink of collapse because of a literal tower of pizza that is nearby. So, giving in to your baser instincts, you decide to go to the tower and wreck it to kingdom come.

You’ll blast through each level with incredible speed and ferocity and take down all the enemies within. With five floors full of places to go, you’ll be busy for some time.

Just remember, this is all in the name of good pizza.

#75 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?

#74 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.

#73 Like a Dragon: Ishin

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

Steam | Playstation | Xbox

Samurai stories aren’t just about the swordfights they partake in or the wars they are a part of. For many Samurai, the journey is most important in many respects.

In Like A Dragon: Ishin, you’ll partake in the journey of Sakamoto Ryoma. His journey will lead him to Kyoto in the 1860s. In this period of Japanese history, everything is teetering on the edge of a sharp knife, waiting for someone to send it in one direction or another. That could be you.

Your personal mission is to find the person who killed your father. But along your journey, you can bring justice to Kyoto in ways that those in power won’t.

#72 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. You are used to test brainwashing and other 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.

#71 Hi-Fi Rush

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

Steam | Xbox

Does a game get any more sci-fi than a kid having his heart fused with a music player and it now being the source of his combat style? If it isn’t, we need to seriously rewrite the rulebook.

Anyway, in Hi-Fi Rush, you’ll be thrown into a dystopian future where corporations are more than willing to toss out people they screwed up, including you. But you’re not alone in your fight to take them down. Find unique allies and use their abilities alongside your own to climb the “corporate ladder” and get the payback you deserve!

Plus, with the unique combat system, you’ll have a blast fighting foes.

#70 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. Between the fan-made title, the new “Frontiers” he’s gone on last year, and the upcoming title with all the “Superstars,” you can feel things finally turning around.

But 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!

#69 Final Fantasy XVI

Platform: PS5
Release Date: June 22, 2023

PlayStation

Square Enix is ready to deliver one of their darkest and most harrowing tales ever via Final Fantasy XVI. The question is, will you be ready for what the story will show you?

This game isn’t a mere clash of sword and sorcery. It’s a dark tale of revenge that will engulf the land and any who try to stop its fury.

You are Clive Rosfield, a man who is sworn to protect a key member of the kingdom, who just so happens to be your brother. But when a terrible incident occurs, Clive will go on his revenge-filled quest and unlock great powers that will let him swallow the land with his fury!

#68 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!

#67 Dead Island 2

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

Epicgames | Playstation | Xbox

Are you ready to face the dead once again? In Dead Island 2, you’ll be put in Los Angeles after a zombie outbreak gone wrong, and it’s up to you to survive. Survive Los Angeles-style that is! You’ll have the option to go to numerous parts of LA and see how bad each section is. Then, when you find the zombies, you can beat them up in numerous ways, including using the environment to your advantage to wipe them out! Plus, since this is LA, you’ll have the chance to meet up with celebrities and see how they’re faring in this zombie apocalypse!

#66 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Platform: Switch
Release Date: May 12, 2023

Nintendo

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!

#65 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Releease Date: April 28, 2023

Steam | Playstation | Xbox

The gaming space is slowly becoming flooded with video games that are more about the add-ons, season passes, and other updated “experiences” versus just being about the games themselves. So if you’re looking for a title that’s solely a single-player experience while also being really awesome, Star Wars Jedi Survivor is for you.

The game follows the continued journey of Cal Kestis as he attempts to bring down the Empire and secure the safety of those around him.

Wield your lightsabers in various ways to defeat various enemies and unlock new powers to help give you the edge! A deep experience awaits, so trust in the Force and take your first steps.

#64 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!

#63 Sons of the Forest

Platform: PC
Release Date: February 23, 2023

Steam

The Forest was a huge hit when it was released, so seeing a sequel eventually make its way out into the marketplace wasn’t surprising. Within Sons of the Forest, players head to a secluded island searching for a missing billionaire. However, upon reaching the island, you come across a mutated tribe of cannibals living within the area. Here players will have to try and survive the island and its obstacles. For instance, you’ll have to scavenge for resources and build up a structure, weapons, and other useful gear pieces. Meanwhile, the cannibals as they attempt to destroy your structures or outright attack you if you’re not careful. We also can’t forget to mention that the game also features seasons, so you’ll also have to prepare yourself with enough food along with preparing for the colder conditions that come with winter. 

#62 Hi-Fi RUSH

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

Steam | Xbox

If you haven’t played Hi-Fi RUSH, you have been missing out on something special. The game is a unique mix of action, adventure, and rhythm games designed to get your heart pumping and not stop!

You play the role of a young wannabe rock star who undergoes a procedure that doesn’t quite have the desired effect. Mainly because you end up with an MP3 player in your heart, that’s not supposed to happen.

To fight against the company that put you in this bind, you must gather allies and battle to the beat of your own drum!

The game is flashy, fun, and frenetic. So don’t miss a beat, or else you’ll taste defeat.

#61 Atomic Heart

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

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

Many developers wonder if single-player titles are “dying” or “aren’t worth making” anymore. Well, Atomic Heart is proof that they’re doing just fine. Not long after its release, the game had millions of players within it, and plenty of people are talking about it.

The game occurs in an alternate history where the Russians built a utopia. But things fell apart when their robots went haywire, and their mutant experiments broke loose.

You play the man trying to survive the madness while learning what happened in the “utopia.” Then, prepare to use a vast arsenal of weapons and abilities to take out foes and experience what this “wonderland” offers.

#60 Resident Evil 4 Remake

Developers: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Platform: PC PS4 PS5 XSX|S
Release date: March 24, 2023

Steam | Playstation | Xbox

2023 has been off to a hot start in the single-player market, and you might want a title that’ll make the hairs on the back of your head stand up as you play. If so, the remake of Resident Evil 4 might be what you need.

The modern interpretation of the beloved classic will have you once again play Leon S. Kennedy as he goes on a rescue mission. Said mission is to save the President’s daughter. But things aren’t as simple as they appear. The Spanish town you’re sent to is full of infected!

So use your wits and weapons to get her, and then get out alive!

#59 Hogwarts Legacy 

Release Date: 10 Feb 2023 | Platform: PC PS5 Xbox Series X|S
(PS4 Xbox One April 4, 2023) Switch (July 25, 2023)
Camera: Third Person
Multiplayer: No
Co-op: (Local: No | Online: No)
Genre: Open World, RPG, Fantasy, Action RPG

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

If you ever wanted to step into the world of Harry Potter, Hogwarts Legacy is well worth picking up. This game will toss you into that magical world but set before the events of the Harry Potter storyline. Here, you’re taking on the role of a customized student that gets a late acceptance into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. We learn that our protagonist is the key to an ancient secret that could ruin the wizarding world. Now you’re on a journey learning about this long-forgotten magic and uncovering why it has made a resurgence. Since this is an action RPG, players can explore the open world, whether the school or the surrounding areas like Hogsmeade. But when you’re not freely roaming the in-game world, you can attend classes, learn spells, take care of magical beasts, and aid other students with their unique quests.

#58 Dead Space Remake

Developer: Motive Studio
Publisher: Electronic Arts Inc.
Platforms: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release: January 27, 2023

With the world so focused on multiplayer adventures, it’s always refreshing when you get an excellent single-player experience to focus on. 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.

#57 A Plague Tale Requiem

For Amicia, she only has one goal in her life. To protect Hugo and attempt to get his curse contained. After fleeing to a new land, the duo felt they would finally have peace. But they were wrong. When Hugo’s powers return, and the plague rats follow, they must journey to a sacred island that might cure him once and for all.

But many stand in the way of your goal. You’ll have to determine how you’ll deal with them and how far you will go to keep Hugo safe.

A dark and heartbreaking tale of love awaits, so be ready for that.

#56 Sifu

For whatever reason, martial arts games don’t get much love in the video game space. Outside of fighting games, but those are more “restrained” if you think about it.

SIFU, on the other hand, delivers a meaningful and fun single-player martial arts experience for gamers to enjoy. In the title, you play as a young disciple whose martial arts master was slain. You train yourself to get revenge and seek out those who killed them.

Death is only another path forward in the title. Because when you die, you get more experience to unlock more moves. But the older you get, the lower your health is. So will you be able to get revenge before your life comes to an end?

#55 High on Life

We know that this game isn’t popular at the moment due to one of the people behind it, so we’ll focus solely on the game. Ok?

In High on Life, you play as a regular Joe from Earth when the planet gets invaded by aliens. Moreover, these aliens are abducting humans to treat them like a drug they can get high on.

You’ll don some armor and wield talking weapons to become a bounty hunter that travels the galaxy to stop these aliens in their tracks. A wacky and insane adventure will fill your ears as you try to defeat these aliens.

#54 Persona 5 Royal

Many gamers were thrilled that Persona 5 Royal finally went multi-platform, as it was their first opportunity to enjoy the game on the systems they had.

In the beloved JRPG, you’ll play as Joker, the leader of a group known as the Phantom Thieves. It’s their job to go into the hearts of wicked adults and stop them from carrying out their vile desires. So team up with your friends, classmates, and Personas to take them down within the palaces of their hearts.

What’s more, build up Joker so that he has the best relationships possible with his friends and gets new abilities from them!

#53 God of War: Ragnarok

Winter has arrived in the lands of the Norse gods, and Kratos once again stands against them and their plans for the world.

Following up on the PS4 classic, Kratos and Atreus must venture through the nine realms of Norse Mythology to stop Odin’s plan to start Ragnarok and end everything.

As Kratos wield mighty weapons so you can fight gods like Thor in epic conflicts and learn the truth about what is happening with his son, then as Atreus, learn more about his heritage and see the path forward that his future must take!

Will you let Ragnarok happen? Or will you slay the gods before you to keep those you love safe?

#52 Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Are you ready for an extraordinary adventure featuring Pokemon? In Pokemon Legends: Arceus, you’ll go back in time to the land that would become Sinnoh for a journey, unlike anything you’ve done before.

For in the land of Hisui, people and Pokemon still aren’t on good terms. So it’s your job to find, capture, and learn more about every single Pokemon within the region to complete the first Pokedex.

Moreover, the land of Hisui deals with spacetime distortions that warp certain areas when they appear.

Explore the semi-open world, capture Pokemon in new and creative ways, and help the people of Jubilife Village become closer to Pokemon!

#51 Evil West

Developer: Flying Wild Hog
Publisher: Focus Entertainment / Focus Home Interactive
Release date: November 22, 2022
Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S

Picture the Wild West right now. What do you see? Far-spanning lands? Cowboys on their horses? Outlaws trying to make a living by taking from anyone else? We doubt many of you would say you picture vampires in the days of the cowboy and outlaw, but in Evil West, they’re there.

What’s more, they’ve been there for a while, building up power. Now they’ve come to the surface to take out humanity, and you’re one of the few that can stop them.

You’ll take on vampiric hordes with specialized weapons in this narrative-driven game. Slowly upgrade them as you progress to make them more powerful and handle the tougher vampires that come your way.

#50 Minecraft

Why is Minecraft at the bottom of this list? Well, like certain other games out there, there is a single-player mode in it, and there are many multiplayer modes within it. To that end, one of the game’s main elements is going and seeing what other people have made with their various blocks and resources.

But, by that same token, the game is perfectly fine for single players because you can make your own stuff and then post it online to see how it stacks up to others. You can build something unique or recreate something from one of your favorite franchises; the choice is yours.

#49 Cyberpunk 2077

While Cyberpunk 2077 is bouncing back huge on Steam and other platforms right now, it didn’t start that way. CD Projekt Red’s latest title was supposed to be one of its most outstanding achievements. Instead, it became a failure that almost destroyed the company. The title was full of bugs and issues at launch, and certain systems couldn’t even play it properly.

Fast forward about two years, and the game is finally back on its feet, which is good because Night City is a place you’ll want to experience, given the freedom you’ll have. So make Samurai the character you want them to be and see how far that takes you.

#48 Death Stranding

After Hideo Kojima was forced to leave Konami, his next step was obvious. He made Kojima Productions and set out to make his personal. The first of which was the mysterious and confusing Death Stranding.

Nothing about this game is what you expect it to be. You might think it’s an action game, but players have noted that it’s more of a “package simulator.” After the world went through a devastating event, the people of various cities sealed themselves off from one another. As Sam Bridges, you must deliver items to other places and create new connections between them so the world can grow back to what it once was.

#47 Shovel Knight Series

While many may think that the old-school 8-bit days of the industry are over, many developers have proven that they still have life within them. Yacht Club Games has proven this over and over again with the Shovel Knight series of titles.

The game focuses on the titular hero who must venture across a medieval land full of monsters to find the partner that he once lost. Along the way, he’ll battle fellow knights, gather treasures, and gain items to help him overcome evil!

Then, when you finish with the main game, you can check out the spinoffs! Each one is different from the others and welcomes you to a new experience.

#46 Deus Ex Series

The original Deus Ex titles brought a lot of fans to their feet as they delivered a unique world with lots of gameplay options and a deep story.
The more modern Deus Ex titles feature you as Adam Jensen, a man who has been turned into a more cybernetic version of himself who must overcome a world that sees him as a danger as he tries to unlock deeper tropes.
The two games in the modern line put you in scenarios you can beat in various ways. You can go guns blazing, hack technology to set up traps, or go completely stealthy. The choice is yours.

#45 DOOM Series

The modern DOOM games were made by Bethesda, who, alongside the original creators of ID Software, revamped the games to a whole level of gore and brutality.

You’ll play as the DoomSlayer, a being of incredible power and tenacity that even the beings of the underworld know to fear. You must wield various weapons to slash, blast, and tear through hordes of beings to be the last one standing.

Seriously, if you’re someone who loves a bunch of violence in video games, the two modern games are perfect for you. So whether you play DOOM 2016 or DOOM Eternal, you’ll have a lot on your hands, and you won’t mind one bit.

#44 Titanfall 2

We know that Titanfall 2, like its predecessor, has a significant multiplayer component that people enjoy, but you’d be surprised by how deep the single-player story goes. The story follows a rifleman who ends up behind enemy lines. Their only hope of survival is a Vanguard Titan who makes a connection with them. Now, the two must work together and forge a bond to help them through to the end.

The story is why people wish we got a third title in the franchise. There was a lot of room to grow the game and see where it could go next. Now, we’ll never know what could’ve been.

#43 Control

You enter the Bureau of Control seeking answers. The only thing you’re going to get though is more questions. The surprise hit puts you in an agency where the world can be warped around you, and you can gain incredible powers as you fight through the floors and dimensions to get the truth.
But even the truth is only the beginning of what is there.
Where is your brother? You must search for him and uncover the bizarre events that led you to come to the bureau in the first place. Plus, if you look hard enough, you might just find a connection to a fan-favorite franchise.

#42 Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is the first of three different Resident Evil titles on this list. Proving that there is still a lot to give in this series.

In fact, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard was the one that many agree helped set the stage for the franchise’s return to glory via its 1st-person feel and terrifying moments. You play as Ethan Winters, a man whose wife was lost to him, only for her to return shockingly in Louisiana.

You race to get her, only to find yourself within a compound full of terrible people and monsters. Battle through them with the weapons you find to get your wife back!

#41 Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

This is one single-player experience that no one expected to be good, but then Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle came out, and it blew everyone’s minds.

The worlds of Mario and the Rabbids are fused together in an accident, and the result has caused the kingdoms to become full of strange monsters that the two forces will have to team up and defeat! Not unlike the XCOM series, you’ll need to go around a deep battlefield and set up your characters for their attacks. Each character has a different weapon and abilities they can use. Think ahead so you can maximize the damage you do!

It’s wacky, it’s challenging, and it’s a blast to play.

#40 Celeste

Celeste is unlike many games on this list because it mixes tricky platforming with a deep introspective adventure that will challenge you on many levels.

You’ll play Madeline, who must climb a terrifying mountain to overcome her personal troubles. Along the way, she’ll meet many characters who might help her or show her a way forward.

The game is easy to learn but hard to progress through. You’ll have to train yourself to master them and get through the difficult levels. Then, when you do beat the game, play “Side B” for an even more difficult challenge! Will you make it to the top of the mountain?

#39 Saints Row The Third Remastered

The reboot of the Saints Row franchise came out recently, and it didn’t do as well as many had hoped. It started from scratch but lacked much of the fun and joy the previous games had.

So if you want a single-player experience that doesn’t lose that, you’ll want to play Saints Row The Third Remastered. The remaster of the third title puts you back in the shoes of The Boss, who has led the Saints to prominence. But, when they mess with a group called The Syndicate, the gang is rocked and must seek revenge.

This is the entry in the franchise that blew the roof off the place when it arrived and even got GOTY nominations. You’ll fight wrestlers, drive with tigers, fly a tank through the air, go into cyberspace, and more! So, as they say, strap it on!

#38 Hollow Knight

As you’ve seen, we made sure to put a few indie games on this list, and one of the best of the lot is Hollow Knight.

This Metroidvania title puts you in an underground kingdom where many try to make their name as they seek out treasure. Others look for the answers to what happened with the fallen empire. Then some seek out the dangers inside and wish to defeat them for glory!

You’ll play as the newest being to enter these ancient halls. Journey through the interconnected world and see what it will show you. Face off against bugs and other creatures and befriend the few kind residents of the land.

Then, dive into the DLC for even more adventures!

#37 Psychonauts 2

Guess who’s back! Yes, it’s Raz, and after the adventures of the first game and a very long wait time for the sequel, he has joined the group known as the Psychonauts!

But in Psychonauts 2, things don’t exactly go to plan once he arrives. The organization has a mole within its ranks, and its leader is in a funk ever since they were kidnapped and rescued!

Now, you’ll have to travel into the minds of your allies and enemies to find out what is going on. Then learn who is the true villain of this story. Use your incredible psychic powers to combat monsters and bound through levels!

Will you be able to save the Psychonauts?

#36 Horizon Zero Dawn

We have both entries in the Horizon franchise on this list, mainly because, unlike other series you’ll see bundled together, both experiences are a joy to play. You can honestly enjoy one without the other if you want.

In Horizon Zero Dawn, you’re in a wildly different future than you’d expect. Humanity has reverted to tribes, the planet has grown over much of what people had built, and yet, there are giant robotic monsters that roam the land.

You play as Aloy, an outcast desperate to prove herself and protect the planet. You’ll push her through a deep quest that’ll have you fighting the massive robots with a fusion of technology. Play it smart, or be as aggressive as you want.

#35 The Outer Worlds

Obsidian Entertainment is the team behind some of the best RPGs you’ll ever play, period. One of which we could’ve put on here via Fallout: New Vegas. Instead, we’ll focus on their original title that was just as good: The Outer Worlds.

In this game, you’re in an alternate universe where corporations have taken over everything. You awaken from a cryo sleep and must decide how you will either save the colony you’re on or doom it further.

You’ll meet an assortment of over-the-top characters and then work with them or against them to complete your goals. Wield impressive weapons, explore multiple worlds, and shape it all to your whims.

#34 Fire Emblem Three Houses

Fire Emblem has been an expansive single-player series since its earliest days on the Super Famicom. Fast forward to the Nintendo Switch, and Fire Emblem Three Houses brought one of the definitive experiences for the series.

In it, you play a mercenary turned professor who leads a class you choose through their individual story. Each of the Three Houses has unique leaders and classmates, and each story will have you face different threats. From trying to atone for one’s past, rewriting the history of the land, to facing an ancient evil, all here are the four paths you can take.

So raise your class well and lead them in epic turn-based battles.

#33 Bioshock Series

The Bioshock series has had a massive impact on the world since it started. The first and third games especially left an inedible mark on single-player games and the wondrous worlds you can venture into.
Whether you play in the depths of Rapture or soar through the clouds of Colombia, you’ll be put in worlds where your power grows through unique concoctions and you choose which ones to use.
What’s more, the best of these three games have narrative twists that still resonate with players to this day! So while the second title doesn’t live up to the hype, the other two alone are more than enough reason to try out this series.

#32 Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the final title from Konami that Hideo Kojima worked on. It is arguably his biggest masterpiece as he brings the past and future of Metal Gear to a close by finishing the loop he began so long ago.

You’ll play as Venom Snake in a war against the military group XOF. You must build up your army and take on missions that will test and challenge you. The best part, though is that you can undergo these missions in any order you wish.

But what is the secret about Venom Snake that will unlock a mystery from the past games? You’ll have to play to find out!

#31 Assassin’s Creed Series

Easily one of the greatest franchises Ubisoft has ever made, the Assassin’s Creed Series takes place over many titles set within a time in the future and various past periods.

The games will put you in the role of multiple across the timelines as you try and not only set the course of history but make your name within it. Whether it be the time of the Crusades, the peak of Ancient Greece, or the return to form via the upcoming title Mirage, you will have to use various weapons and skills to defeat enemies and complete challenges.

The only reason this beloved franchise is so low on this list is that the games have been inconsistent over the years. Although, recent entries have been entertaining.

#30 Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening

If you’re looking for an old-school adventure wrapped in new-school graphics, you should get Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening.

This classic title features Link on a mysterious island that he washes upon. The only way to be free of the island’s grasp is to awaken the mysterious deity known as the Wind Fish, that vile nightmares have taken hostage.

But as you journey through the island, a secret is revealed that’ll challenge everything you do in the future. This top-down title is remade with adorable graphics while maintaining everything that made the game great beforehand. So if you couldn’t play it on the Game Boy, make sure to play it on the Nintendo Switch.

#29 Resident Evil Village

The story of Ethan Winters comes to an end with Resident Evil Village. After saving his wife in the previous game, his newest challenge will be to save his daughter from a group of dark entities in a remote village after a familiar face takes her.

Endure unimaginable pain as you work your way through the village, from the manor of a 9-foot-tall vampire lady to the depths of a forest where monsters await you. You must push forward to save your daughter, no matter the cost to your body.

Plus, with the recent DLC, you’ll get a new story that puts the final nail in the coffin of the Winters family.

#28 NieR: Automata

What do you get when Platinum Games goes entirely off the rails to create a game that is both profound and insane? You NieR: Automata.

The title puts you in the role of androids explicitly created to fight for humanity against an overwhelming robotic force. As 2B, 9S, and more, you’ll explore this overrun world and do what you can in intense combat to overcome the odds.

But not everything is as it appears. As you advance through the title, you’ll witness the truth about the world and wonder whether you should save it. The game is perfect for those who want a deep experience in a fascinating world.

#27 The Last of Us Series

It’s a bit tricky to talk about The Last of Us Series because most would agree that these are some of the most beautiful, visceral, and powerful games to have come out in the last ten years. The original title was so grand that it earned virtually every Game of the Year Award possible and just recently got a complete remake.

The story of Joel and Ellie is so deep that it proves why single-player games matter today.

With that, you might wonder, “why is this game below the halfway point of the list?” Well, you remember how the second one went, don’t you?

#26 Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is another RPG built upon everything previous titles have had, then turns it up to 11.

You play as six characters who live in a world only known for war. They live just ten years, and then they are gone. But when a battle between these six leads to an unexpected twist, they now find themselves on a quest for truth and to learn what life is.

The world of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is enough to keep you occupied for a very long time. It’s five times the size of the previous title and is filled with quests large and small for you to do. Add that to a deep battle system, and you’ll see why so many Nintendo fans adore this game.

#25 Horizon Forbidden West

Horizon Forbidden West is the sequel to the hit game from Guerrilla Games that expands the story of Aloy as she fights to save her world once again.

The planet is dying. So she must venture far beyond any land she’s been to figure out the truth. As well as stop the machinations of those who have been pulling the strings from the beginning.

Horizon Forbidden West builds upon everything Zero Dawn created, including creating new machine beasts for you to fight, new ways to fight them, and massive new areas to explore.

All the while graphically shining thanks to the power of the PS5.

#24 Deathloop

In Deathloop, you play as a man trapped on an island and stuck in a time loop. To break the loop and get your freedom, you must kill an assortment of people scattered throughout the island. It’s more complicated than it sounds.

After all, the time loop will restart if you don’t kill them all in time. Plus, they’re each protected by various people, so you’ll need to take them out too. Finally, if that’s not enough, you’ll have to survive another player trying to kill you and start the whole thing over from scratch!

Develop your powers, think of creative ways to kill the targets, and get out!

#23 Hades

Hades was one of those games you didn’t expect to be as good as it was, yet it was incredible.

You play Zagreus, who is the prince of the underworld. He decides to break out of the infernal realm to defy his father. But the journey to escape is more complex than even he knows. In this roguelike title, you’ll battle through near-endless waves of minions and monsters. But the twist is that you’ll do so with weapons and tools of the gods. So pick your best loadout, and see where the game takes you as you interact with the Greek pantheon and beyond.

You’ll soon see why many consider this game so addicting.

#22 Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

When it comes to Star Wars titles, they either hit or miss entirely. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was thankfully the former category as Respawn Entertainment wove a brand new story within the galaxy far, far away and made it feel like it belonged.

You play as Cal Kestis, a former Jedi Padawan who was able to escape Order 66. However, he can’t stay in hiding forever and is soon thrown back into the fray alongside new allies.

His goal is to restore the Jedi Order, but how is that possible? As you progress through the game, you’ll help Cal reconnect with The Force and learn new abilities. Become the Jedi you were meant to be and restore balance to the galaxy!

#21 Metroid Dread

Next up is a game that’s just over a year old. Metroid Dread came out of nowhere in 2021 and wowed people with its crisp graphics and a return to the 2D gameplay style that Metroid was initially known for.

Samus Aran is back, and with hits new adventure set after the events of all previous titles, she’s sent to a planet that has a familiar foe reappear. But when she lands on the planet, she’s suddenly deep inside it with no memory of how she got there.

You must uncover the truth as you work your way through this hostile alien world. Gain new powers, build up your health and ammo supplies, and be wary of the volatile machines known as the E.M.M.I.

#20 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

FromSoftware has been on a path to making its games better and more diverse with every entry. For proof of this, look at Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The game features you as a disfigured warrior who a young lord in feudal Japan saves. However, when that lord is taken, you must do all you can to get him back and restore your honor.

The game features the brutal gameplay you’d expect from the dev team, but there are new elements to master. Such as how your warriors’ stealth will let you kill without being spotted.

Cut a path of vengeance until you get your lord back. Only then will you be at peace.

#19 Super Mario Odyssey

The Nintendo Switch had an incredible launch year when it came in 2017. The beginning was punctuated by a title we’ll get to later. But then, later in that year, another Game of the Year contender arrived with Super Mario Odyssey.

The game put Mario on yet another journey to save Princess Peach, but with a twist. This time, Mario has to stop Bowser from trying to marry Peach!

He’ll go across all-new kingdoms to keep up with the turtle tyrant. He won’t be alone, though. His new friend Cappy will be there to help him push through and “possess” specific individuals so Mario can overcome puzzles and beat bosses!

So jump up, Superstar! Let’s do the Odyssey!

#18 Resident Evil 2

The last of the Resident Evil titles we’ll talk about, Resident Evil 2, stands above the rest in specific ways, not the least because this game kicked off a series of remakes that are continuing even now.

The title completely rebuilds the original title and improves its look and how it plays. The game now feels like a modern title with the technology to let it be what it wants versus a “product of the times.”

You’ll play two different stories as Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they must escape a zombie-filled Raccoon City. So conserve your ammo, overcome obstacles, and stay alive no matter what.

#17 Mass Effect Legendary Edition

Arguably the greatest RPG trilogy of all time, the Mass Effect Legendary Edition brings together the original three Mass Effect titles and then revamps them graphically to give you the best version of the game.

You’ll play as a completely customizable Commander Shepherd, who is life’s last best hope against the race known only as the Reapers. Across three games, you’ll fight to stop their takeover and amass a legendary crew of humans and aliens to take them down.

Whether you’re a gun-toting soldier or a biotic-wielder, you’ll control Shepherd throughout intense fights with the universe’s fate on the line. Just remember, your choices will decide the future of all life.

16 Persona 5

But you didn’t see this coming!

Persona 5 was the game that took the niche turn-based RPG series to the next level. Its blend of stylish graphics, menus, and cutscenes turned the series into a mainstream hit that got everyone’s attention.

You play as the young man soon to be called Joker, who will become a part of the Phantom Thieves. Their goal is to cure the hearts of humanity from the darkness that plagues them.

Explore your world and then dive into creative machinations of the heart to get the whole experience. You can even romance certain people you meet should you want!

#15 Marvel’s Spider-Man

There are only two superhero games on this list, and the first one is easily one of the best single-player experiences you’ll ever have. Marvel’s Spider-Man was developed by Insomniac Games, who made it an authentic Spider-Man story with their little twists on the formula.

The game puts you as Peter Parker on the cusp of finally getting a big break on his war on crime fighting. You put away the Kingpin, but that only starts the madness. New enemies arise and push Peter to his limit personally and professionally. He’ll have to go beyond his limit to stop all who come after him.

Arguably the best part of the game is web-slinging through the expanse of New York City. You’ll web and bound off buildings to get where you need to go. The city is full of content, and you’ll want to explore all of it.

#14 Red Dead Redemption 2

We’re sure some of you are mad that Red Dead Redemption 2 isn’t higher on this list, and make no mistake, this is a grand title that many will enjoy.

You play as Arthur Morgan, along with his gang of outlaws, who are trying to survive the Wild West that is slowly being tamed. To survive, they must pull off jobs, rob people, and get what they need to make it to the next day.

But as the noose tightens around their necks, Morgan must decide if being with his gang to the end is what he wants or feels he has to do. Explore a beautiful Wild West and make choices that will determine your fate and the fate of your gang.

#13 Undertale

Huh, Undertale is at #13; that’s odd. *shrugs in Sans*

Undertale is a brilliant game by creator Toby Fox that turns many gaming conventions on its head to deliver a thoughtful and emotional game that will end the way you decide.

Loosely, the plot is that you’re a human who falls into the world of monsters and must get out. But don’t take everything as you see it. For example, the combat system is unique in that you don’t have to fight your way through if you don’t want to.

So dive into the game, and see just how creative and wondrous Toby Fox made this game. Even the music is to die for!

#12 Portal 2

The original Portal was a game that no one knew they wanted until it was out. Portal 2 takes that to the next level making the puzzles and world even more expansive. True, part of the fun of this series is playing it with a friend in co-op, but you can play it all by yourself.

The hook of the game is the same, the Portal Gun. You’ll use it to solve puzzles by creating portals from one place to the next using physics to get the job done. Racking your brain to try and figure things out has never been more satisfying than it is here.

Oh, and the cake is still a lie.

#11 Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Just outside the ten best games ever is Final Fantasy 7 Remake. We dock this game a few points because while it is incredible, it took its sweet time to get here, and it only has a chunk of the original PS1 game. But everything else is fantastic.

You’ll play as Cloud Strife in the city of Midgard. He joins a group of radical activists known as Avalanche to stop the Shinra organization’s tyranny. The entire game has been remade from the ground up and stuffed full of content.

The beloved Final Fantasy characters have never looked better, and the evolved gameplay mechanics will have you enjoying every battle.

#10 Batman Arkham City

Starting our Top 10 is easily one of, if not the, best superhero game of all time. Before there was Marvel’s Spider-Man, there was the Arkham Trilogy, and Batman Arkham City stands above them as the title that proved how fun superhero games could be.

In it, Batman must infiltrate the new prison section of Gotham known as Arkham City; a deranged experiment headed up by Dr. Hugo Strange. He must survive the inmates and unravel the master plan but multiple members of his Rogue’s Gallery to save Gotham and all within it.

The free-flow combat is back and better than ever, and you’ll glide around the portion of the side to stop villains, do side quests, and be the Batman.

#9 Fallout 3

Some of you might protest that Fallout 4 isn’t on this list versus Fallout 3. But if you look at what Bethesda did with the third main entry, it set a tone for open-world games throughout the years, including many on this list.
You are a young child of the vault who must venture out into the world’s nuclear wasteland to find your father. The journey to get to him and the truth of the world will not be easy. But there’s so much to do in this world that you’ll welcome the challenge so you can overcome it.
Build your character the way you want, do the quests you want, and see how your actions affect the world around you.

Just remember, war never changes.

#8 Elden Ring

It’s honestly poetic that Elden Ring made it so high on this list. The game only came out in February of 2022 and is already hailed as one of the best games ever. As well as the easy frontrunner for the 2022 Game of the Year by most critics and fans.

But what is it that makes this game so unique? Simply put, FromSoftware did everything it could to advance its previous titles and add new flair to its next title.

The game features an open world for the first time while not sacrificing the brutal gameplay that gamers have come to love. Part of the fun is the challenge; you’ll wander this world of immortals and monsters to see just how many challenges there are.

#7 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

CD Projekt Red may not be on the biggest roll right now after what happened with Cyberpunk 2077, but many take heart that The Witcher is coming back and arguably will come back even stronger.

That’s saying something, given The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is hailed as one of the best RPGs ever. You play once more as Geralt of Rivia, who is called to action to protect his adopted daughter in Ciri. You’ll journey through medieval-style lands full of magic, monsters, and mayhem to save her and stop the darkness that is coming.

CD Projekt Red overloaded this game with content, and its DLC only adds more to the game. So once you enter in, you’ll be around for a while.

#6 God Of War

To be clear, we’re not talking about the original game from the PS2; we’re talking about the PS4 continuation that did a soft reboot of the franchise while still maintaining the original lore.

In the game, Kratos finds himself older, in a land full of Norse entities, and with a family once again. However, when his beloved wife dies, her final wish is for him and his son Atreus to go to a particular location deep in mystical lands to spread her ashes.

What comes from this is a deep father-and-son experience that plays much differently than the original games. Kratos is a different man, and he wields an axe instead of his Blades of Chaos.

Dive into this game and see why so many anticipate God of War Ragnarok.

#5 Grand Theft Auto V

Behold one of the best-selling games of all time. A game that is still selling well despite it being out for almost a decade name. Grand Theft Auto V shocked many people, not just with its quality but its longevity thanks to GTA Online. A spinoff that became so successful that you could eventually buy it without the main game.

The main title focuses on three different men in the fictional Los Santos, where trying to get by can be a life-and-death experience. The game offered players a lot of freedom, and the online portion kept bringing people back with updated content.

#4 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was the launch title for the Nintendo Switch, and it instantly became not only one of the most-beloved titles in the franchise but one of the best games ever made.

Why? Because for the first time, Link could explore Hyrule at his leisure. You can have him go straight to the main dungeons, or you could go to the mini-dungeons to get stronger, or you could do side quests, and so on. You had no tether, and it was freeing!

Plus, this version of Hyrule was alive like never before. Weather patterns, enemies resurrected at random times, things happening at certain times of the day, etc. There was so much to do in it that, for the first time, the main story felt like something you only needed to do eventually.

#3 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls franchise for years has been one of the peaks of single-player content, and that peak reached a crescendo with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

This was the ultimate game for those who wanted to dive into a world and not come out of it for a long time. Consequences be danged. You’ll play as a Dragonborn and venture across Skyrim’s realm on adventures you pick and choose throughout your time.

The main game alone has hundreds of hours of content, then you dive into the DLC, and you’ll get even more! The game is what you want it to be, so have fun in it!

#2 Half-Life 2

We know many of you wish this list had Half-Life 3 on it, but sadly, it’s not to be. Nor can we say for sure that the game will ever be made. However, that just makes Half-Life 2 all the more important and grander. Or, if you’ve never played it before, all the more vital that you do so before too long.

You play Gordon Freeman once again and try to save the world from an alien threat. But Valve took gameplay to the next level by ensuring that everything you do affects the environments around you. So wield your crowbar and an assortment of other weapons to save the world. While also figuring out the truth about what’s happening.

#1 Ghost of Tsushima – Director’s Cut

Trust us when we say there were MANY games we could’ve put at the #1 spot, but Ghost of Tsushima – Director’s Cut is on top because of what the base game did for players and what the director’s cut added to it.

You play as a samurai trying to defend an island from invaders. But that only scratches the surface of this profound experience. You’ll travel across a beautifully rendered Japan and meet various unique characters who all add to the story.

Plus, intense swordfights within the title are all about skill and not button-mashing. As a result, many consider this one of the greatest games ever, and it’s single-player to boot.