64 Best New Upcoming PlayStation 5 Games of 2025

2025 looks to be quite a stacked year for gaming. We have many heavy-hitting titles we can’t wait to play. In this list, we will highlight some of the games coming out for the PlayStation 5.

#64 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Do you hear that music playing? That can only mean that Indiana Jones is back! Yes, despite it initially being a Xbox exclusive, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is coming to the PS5 in 2025, which says a lot about the state of Xbox…but we digress…for now.

In the game, Dr. Jones encounters a theft of an artifact that seemingly has no value. However, when he dives deeper, he finds himself caught in an adventure that’ll take him all over the world, as he looks for clues, fights off The Third Reich, and attempts to find out what “The Great Circle” really is.

Action and adventure await you in this first-person title when it arrives next year.

#64 Pragmata

We honestly don’t know that much about this title, including the various aliens we’re going to interact with. We know it’s coming to PlayStation 5 and will feature a “unique relationship” between an astronaut and a little girl, but it’s very unclear what else will happen in the title.

Capcom is making the game, and it definitely feels like something they would make, given the shots we’ve seen. The title promises “profound storytelling” and fun gameplay similar to other titles in their arsenals, but we don’t know when it will arrive or when we’ll hear more about it. So enjoy what you have for the time being.

#62 Hell is Us

A civil war is consuming your country, but that is just the beginning of everything that is going on in Hell is Us. You see, there is something…else…going on. There are beings popping up that can withstand your modern weapons, so you must be careful with how you confront them.

The game puts a heavy emphasis on exploration, and that means you’ll have to wander through dark areas to see what lurks within. You’ll have no guide outside of your intuition. So let’s hope that doesn’t get you killed!

What is the truth behind these chimeras? Will you even live long enough to find out?

#61 Project: The Perceiver

While details are still scarce on Project: The Perceiver, we do know that the title is an open-world game, and one that is heavily inspired by Chinese mythology and lore. To that end, you’ll embark on a journey through a world where an entity has heavily changed the landscape, and all that looks familiar.

To advance through the game, you’ll wear a mask to acquire certain skills and see if it’s enough to handle the dangers ahead. Choose your mask and skills wisely, as you’ll duel numerous threats in an attempt to come out alive and see what secrets this world has to offer.

#60 Exoborne

So, we just showed you a post-apocalyptic world where a nuclear disaster stirred things up. So now, why don’t we show you a post-apocalyptic world where it’s the weather you have to fear? In Exoborne, you’ll be part of a world where the weather got so extreme that it tore up the United States, and trying to survive here is about having the right weapons and supplies to make it to the next day.

You are part a group who is trying to make it through in this place, and that means going up against numerous factions to get more materials so you can endure the terrors that are all around you.

#59 Atomfall

Not all post-apocalyptic games are meant to be “dark and depressing.” Some are honestly meant to be looks into how certain areas would change when a certain kind of event befalls them. For example, in Atomfall, you’ll see what would happen to Great Britain if history had changed a little bit and a nuclear disaster had been averted in our world…actually went ahead and caused serious changes to the landscape and its people.

You’ll start the game five years after the disaster, meaning that you’ll have to find out what’s going on while you’re trying to survive. With rival groups, monsters, and other surprises awaiting you, this won’t be an easy thing.

#58 Ballad of Antara

A lot of the games on this list don’t just feature extensive single-player experiences, but they also feature big sweeping worlds for you to partake in. Ballad of Antara is one such title that the dev team spent a lot of time refining to ensure that you saw something special, no matter where you were in it.

Just as important, there isn’t just one version of this world; there are two. Plus, one part of the world is getting drawn into the darker version, which is where you come in. You and a young girl are the ones tasked with helping fix this world and putting back things where they belong.

#57 Dying Light: The Beast

Not every beast is a bad one. Sometimes, it just needs the right host to unleash some carnage with. In Dying Light: The Beast, you play as the first game’s protagonist, Kyle Crane. After his actions in the OG title, he was captured and experimented on mercilessly for a decade.

Once he got free, he soon found himself in Castor Woods, where a group of people are trying to make a living upon, despite all that’s around them. As you go on your quest for revenge, you’ll fight off monsters, help those in need, and literally release the beast within so you can do some real damage. Have fun!

#56 Mafia: The Old Country

While we don’t know too much about Mafia: The Old Country, including the gameplay that the title will have, we can reflect on the previous games in the franchise to highlight what is likely coming.

What we do know about the title is it’ll be set in Italy, long before the gangs of yore and lore were able to crossover into the “New World.” That means you’ll be there at the beginning when some of the legendary crime families were born and had to deal with their rivals the old-fashioned way.

You’ll likely start as a low-ranking member of a family and work your way up through it. So, be ready to do what you need to for the family.

#55 Chrono Odyssey

From an odd creature title to a potentially genre-defining MMORPG, let’s talk about Chrono Odyssey. The title is powered by Unreal Engine 5 to deliver cutting-edge graphics that will show off the world of Setera like nothing else out there.

While the world might seem like your typical MMORPG fair, you’ll soon realize how much it’s not. The timeline of this world is clashing with others, causing multiple threats to appear and challenges warriors like yourselves. You’ll need to fight your way through this world and figure out how to stop these contradictions from happening.

What will you make of yourself in this MMORPG?

#54 The Sinking City 2

If you’re familiar with the original game in this series, you’ll be prepared for what’s coming in The Sinking City 2. You’ll brave the depths and decrepit nature of Arkham, a city full of monsters and secrets that you need to unravel as best you can.

Oh, but there’s more than just monsters within this place. The people here are just as dangerous as they worship the occult and want nothing more than to let the monsters win. Wield numerous weapons of a magical nature and good old engineering to take them down and not let the city consume you, too.

Thanks to Unreal Engine 5, the game looks better than ever before.

#53 Gothic 1 Remake

The original Gothic title came out in 2001 believe it or not (yep, we’re all old, deal with it). It was successful then and got both sequels and spinoffs made for it.

But now, a new studio has been made in order to not just remake the title, but rebuild it from the ground up and expand on what the original title did.

In the game, a kingdom is under siege by orcs, and a desperate move is made to try and get the ore needed to make powerful weapons. But the prisoners tasked with getting the ore mutiny, and a deal is to be made…or it would…if a certain person didn’t arrive to change everything…

#52 Dune: Awakening

Here’s a franchise that has been hitting the gaming space rather hard recently, and for good reason. Dune: Awakening will take you to the world of Arrakis and have you shape your own story however you desire.

The game can do that because it’s an MMO! You’ll choose the race of being you want to be and then wander the sands in an attempt to find what you need so you can become what you were destined to be! That means you can find characters from the legendary stories and explore locations tied closely to the lore.

How will your journey affect the world? You’ll find out soon!

#51 Towers of Aghasba

When you think about various “worldbuilding” titles, you typically don’t have to worry about the world itself outside of where you build things and the resources you mine to keep things going. However, in Towers of Aghasba, you’ll be tasked with minding both people and the planet to ensure life goes on.

Specifically, you’ll learn to grow villages and support the people while also tending to the numerous ecosystems of the island you call home. As you traverse the island and grow upon it, you’ll learn more about its history and how it affects everything around you.

Build the villages you want and customize everything you see to fit your style and needs.

#51 Where Winds Meet

You likely have heard about Where Winds Meet for a while now, as there’s a hype about the game that many are curious about. The title is set in 10th-century China, and you’ll play a swordsman with a unique destiny that players decide how to play out.

One of the key elements of the game is the combat styles. While you are a swordsman, that’s not all you can do. You’ll embrace China’s vast martial arts styles and see how they change your combat tactics. The open-world game will have numerous adventures for you to partake in as you help usher in the end of an age.

#50 Little Devil Inside

Here’s a title that grew quite a following on Kickstarter, which allowed it to reach the funding goal it needed to be made! In Little Devil Inside, you’ll play as an assistant to someone who’s job it is to explore the world and figure out what kinds of monsters live within it. There is an overarching story about saving the world and taking out certain monsters, but that’s not the only intention here.

The true goal is to see the world through a new perspective and witness all it has to offer. Through this action RPG experience, you might find more than you bargained for once you play.

#49 Project Mugen

Here’s another game where we honestly don’t know too much about the game, as can be seen by the fact that it has “Project” still in its name! What we do know is that Project Mugen aims to be a very open urban city game in that the city itself is the open world you’ll be traveling through.

You’ll play a paranormal investigator, one who is charged with roaming the city and seeing what pops up within it. That might not sound so hard, but the “anomalies” that continually crossover will cause serious problems. Use your special skills and team up with other players to see what this city is truly like.

#48 Marvel’s Wolverine

Insomniac Games, the studio behind Marvel’s Spider-Man games on PlayStation, is back with another superhero game. The developer unveiled Marvel’s Wolverine, a new game starring the famous adamantium-clawed mutant.

Marvel’s Wolverine is still in early development, and we don’t know much about the game yet. As it is developed by the same team behind Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, we can expect similar action-adventure gameplay, but nothing is official yet. Marvel’s Wolverine is a PlayStation 5 exclusive. However, whether it arrives in 2025 is debatable.

#47 Hollow Knight: Silksong

Do we have a true update on Hollow Knight: Silksong? No. Are we EVER going to get an update on this title? We honestly don’t have an answer for that. Sorry. This game has been talked about by fans for a LONG time, simply because we know it’s been in development for years, it’s following up one of the best Metroidvania games ever created, and fans have wanted it for a long time.

Whenever it does release, it’ll be one that gives fans not only a new knight to play with but a new world to explore and new adventures to be had. We just have to keep being patient until it’s out.

#46 Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2

They say being a vampire sucks. But you don’t seem to mind that drawback when you’re a vampire.

In Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, the story continues from past titles, and you’ll once again be put to the test as you try to navigate vampire society while also attempting to keep the peace with humans. A war is seemingly on the horizon, and your actions can directly affect that. But how will you choose to handle it? That is up to you.

Will you be the wise Elder Vampire and use your wits and cunning to keep things rolling? Or will you choose a side and let war happen? You’ll find out soon.

#45 Lost Soul Aside

We admittedly don’t know much about Lost Soul Aside, but the info we do have points to this being an action RPG to keep an eye on. The synopsis for the game cites that the title will have stunning graphics due to it being rendered on the Unreal Engine. Plus, it boasts a “unique combat system” that will make it feel engaging on multiple levels.

They promise that the battles will be “fluid and intense” and that the story will be “engaging.” True, plenty of RPGs say that, and not all of them live up to the hype. But sometimes? You have to take a swing and try something new!

#44 Project Awakening

We’re going to start off with Project Awakening for the simple reason that we don’t know if it’s coming out next year or not. Don’t worry, we’ll explain.

You see, the game was announced back in 2018 by Cygames, and they boasted that it would have incredible graphics and gameplay and let you really go to town in the fantasy setting. But they also said it was going to be coming out for PS4, and right now, we’re in the era of the PS5.

A demo came out in 2019, but we haven’t heard much about the game since then. So yeah, who knows what happens next with this.

#43 Crimson Desert

What started out as a piece of content for another MMORPG soon became something even grander. Crimson Desert puts you in the realm of Pywel, where a constant state of turmoil and uncertainty allows mercenaries like yourself to rise up and get glory and riches.

You’ll trash the harsh lands looking for work and team up with other players to take on the challenges you come across. The fight for survival is the most important thing, and so no matter what beast or man that stands against you, you strike them down so you can get to your next fight.

Do you have what it takes to live here?

#42 The Relic: First Guardian

The land you once called home is not what it used to be. The great relic that protected the land was destroyed, and through that act, darkness swept over the land and its people, thrusting them both into the void. You are the last hope to bring back what was lost. As its guardian, you must seek out the shattered pieces of the relic and bring them back together so that peace and light can once again endure.

With a unique character crafting system, you’ll use runes to increase your character’s power. Build them the way you want so that your homeland may return to what it once was.

#41 The Awakener: Risen

We’ll admit that this game isn’t quite like many of the other titles on this list. Instead, The Awakener: Risen is a game that was last shown off in 2022, and we have no new information on it. In fact, we don’t even fully know if it’s still in development! Thus, we’re flying a little blind here.

So, what do we know about the game? It’s set in medieval Europe, and you play an “adventurer” who is out for revenge! Oh, and is also trying to redeem themselves, but mostly revenge!!! You’ll travel the land, fighting monsters and defying near-impossible odds to get what you deserve.

#40 Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2 will be an online-only adventure that will be available as an update that’ll be playable in tandem with the original Path of Exile campaign. The game will consist of a seven-act storyline that effectively works as a second act to the original game. As an action RPG, Path of Exile 2 will introduce a variety of new content into the game, such as brand new weapons, a reworked and newly-designed skill gem system and a number of new ascendancy classes that players can choose from. Path of Exile 2 looks set to revamp the original game and breathe fresh life into a well-loved action RPG with a visual overhaul as well as exciting new gameplay systems and elements. 

#39 Phantom Blade Zero

Here’s another title that could be revolutionary in its own right, should the quality hold. Phantom Blade Zero impressed many people when it showed off its bleak world and intense gameplay loop. A mix of martial arts and weapon play awaits gamers, and it’s all set in a dark world where the protagonist has only 66 days to live and complete their journey.

Based on certain trailers, the game appears to be a semi-open-world title that will feature intense boss fights and a cinematic art style.

What other secrets the world holds will be up for gamers to discover when they get it on PS5 or PC.

#38 Ferocious

Look, we get it. There are plenty of things you’ve possibly dreamed about shooting at in the fantastical sense, but you’ll never get the chance because they’re not around! You know, like dinosaurs. But in games like Ferocious, you’re going to get your chance!

In the title, you were on a ship that crashed upon a mysterious island full of dinosaurs and other threats!

There’s something very odd about this island outside of its “wildlife,” and you’ll need to go deeper and deeper into the island’s core to find out what! But with so much danger around you, can you survive it all?

#37 NEO BERLIN 2087

There are some days when you just want to do the job and move on. But sometimes, the job throws something at you that you can’t expect, leading you to learn that the job isn’t what it was supposed to be. In NEO BERLIN 2087, you’ll play a detective who is trying to find the killer of his chief.

There are multiple problems with that plan, though. First, the only clue is the chief’s daughter, and she’s missing. Second, when you do find her, you’ll discover a vast conspiracy trying to take you two out. And finally, the city itself isn’t safe, and you’ll need to work your way through and outside it just to stay alive.

#36 Little Nightmares III

That’s right! The beloved horror series is back! This time around, the dark journey through another mysterious world will have you playing as Low & Alone. They are trapped in a place called Nowhere, and they must work together to figure out a path out!

But as they go through the unique entity called The Spiral, they’ll have to face various illusions, monsters, and terrors. Plus, something out there is coming for the two of them! Can they make it out alive? Will they learn even darker truths as they go on? You’ll have to dive in and find out!

#35 Jurassic Park: Survival

There are plenty of video games that put you up against dinosaurs, but Jurassic Park: Survival does it in a way that truly will make you fear terror and make you wonder if you’ll get out there alive. In the game, you play an InGen scientist who was trapped on Isla Nublar during the events of the first movie and wasn’t able to get out when the first rescue happened.

On her own, she’ll have to travel around the island to see if there is any way out that doesn’t evolve getting eaten by dinosaurs! Be wary of every step you take, as you never know what might be out there waiting for you.

#34 Terminator: Survivors

Judgment Day may be inevitable, but survival is something that you have to put in your own hands. In Terminator: Survivors, you’ll be the head of a group of people who were able to survive the nuclear devastation that Skynet caused. With the Terminators up and about, seeking all humans so that they can be killed, you’ll have to be smart about every move you take, while also trying to do right by the group in your care.

You’ll travel through this new wasteland of a world to try and get weapons, supplies, and shelter. But the question remains, can one live in a world where monsters made of metal are relentlessly hunting you down?

#33 Mandragora

Imagine a version of the world where humanity has emphatically given up on itself. There are monsters everywhere, and people allow them to live and work hard to keep them hidden from their view. In Mandragora, that is the world that you now reside in. However, it’s also the world that you’ll fight to change once the night comes.

One of the game’s key elements is that you’ll have many options available to you as you attempt to rid the world of these beasts. How you handle your powers will be as important as how you handle the potential allies and rivals you’ll encounter on your journey.

#32 Killing Floor 3

In Killing Floor 3, the whole point is seriously about just blowing up a bunch of monsters to “save the world.” Will you really save the world? It doesn’t really matter, as it’s all about taking out untold waves of monsters and smiling as you do it. It’s the simple things in life that make you happy, you know?

Furthermore, this is a co-op title, so you’ll have the chance to take on all sorts of monsters with friends watching your back, making the experience even more awesome.

#31 ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders is very much a co-op shooter where you must work together in order to survive.

You play as a group of raiders on a planet that has a robot problem. By that, we mean that there are robots constantly dropping from the sky with the intent to wipe out you and your whole squad. You’ll need to load up and stick together in order to survive. Don’t go off on your own, that’ll only get you killed faster.

When you’re not fighting these beings from the sky, you’ll go and explore the world, find new items and artifacts to help you in your fight, and learn more about where you are.

How long you survive in this game is very much up to you.

#30 Directive 8020

They say that in space, no one can hear you scream, but what if you’re within a colony ship in space? Wouldn’t that change the dynamic? In Directive 8020, the latest episode of a certain horror anthology, you are part of a colony craft that heads to a new planet where humanity might be able to survive.

However, everything goes wrong when the ship crash lands, and you soon find out that an alien threat has infected your crew! With its imitation skills, it can become any crew member, making every decision potentially life-threatening!

Will you be able to survive this deep space threat?

#29 Eternal Strands

Are you ready to use some magic and might to reclaim your people’s homeland? If so, get ready for Eternal Strands, as that is the quest your character, Brynn, will go on. The good news for her is that she has plenty of abilities to help take down the foes she faces.

One of the things the team at Yellow Brick Games made sure to enforce in the gameplay is the ability to use the environment to your advantage. You can use trees as projectiles or as shields, depending on the scenario you’re in, among other reactions that you can unleash.

So be smart, use what’s around you, and do what’s right for your people.

#28 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers

Welcome to the Ming Dynasty! This period of history was known for many things, but in WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, you’ll get an alternative look at how things might have gone down. For example, the land has been infected with a plague, and that plague is causing people to turn into monsters.

That’s where you come in. You’re a “pirate warrior” who has lost her memories and must go through the land of Shu to regain them and figure out who you truly are. The twist is that you also have the disease that is creating the monsters within you. Use it to your advantage to unlock new powers and lay waste to those in front of you.

#27 The Occultist

You are Alan Rebels, an occultist with unique abilities who is on a mission to learn the truth about his father’s disappearance. However, the place he must go to is the one place his father never wanted him to enter: The Godstone. His father grew up there but never went himself until he had no choice, and soon, he’ll wish he had never gone at all.

For while Alan wields a mystical pendulum that allows him to see things beyond the human world, there are dangers in using this kind of power. Wield it wisely, or be threatened by the very spirits you’re using to your advantage.

#26 Titan Quest II

Have you ever wanted to become a “Greek legend” and show your skills against the gods themselves? In Titan Quest II, you’ll get that chance! The corrupt goddess Nemesis is on a rampage and is using the mighty Thread of Fate to doom her opposers. By the way, YOU are one of her opposers!

As you travel against a special version of Greece, you’ll take on monsters big and small and will have to prove yourself worthy of the fight. There are numerous ways to take on this world, and there are many secrets to be found if you know where to look. Seek out the best path forward, and save the day!

#25 The First Berserker: Khazan

There are many tales of heroes who reach the pinnacle of their power and fame, only to be struck down by someone they didn’t expect. In The First Berserker: Khazan, you’ll experience that very story through the eyes of Khazan. He was a powerful warrior who gave his all for his country, only for those who led the nation to betray him for unknown reasons.

Now, cast into exile, you’ll slowly start your march back to your former homeland and see how quickly you can unravel this conspiracy. Unleash your fury and berserker power to show why they should’ve never broken your trust and why you aren’t one who can be put down so easily.

#24 Dynasty Warriors Origins

One of the ironies of this franchise is that you might be playing it alone more times than not, but you’ll feel like you’re wiping out people left and right…because that’s exactly what you do in the game! This is the franchise that famously created the 1v1000 gameplay style that allows you to create havoc on the battlefield with your impressive skills and weapons.

In Dynasty Warriors Origins, the team behind the franchise is taking things back to the literal beginning, allowing you to become the “nameless hero” who once saved the Three Kingdoms. Learn the hero’s story while also having fun guiding allies and defeating enemies by the dozens!

#23 Dragonkin: The Banished

Imagine a world where you’re not just occasionally fighting dragons, but dragons are your main enemy. Their influence over the world is so great that they’ve actually stained the very soil with their blood, which has led to numerous monsters coming into play.

You are one of four heroes that are attempting to take back your world, and to do so, you’ll need to take on the Dragon Lords themselves! Each class of character has special skills and abilities that can be used to take the fight to the dragons. Pick the one best suited for your playstyle and make the dragons rue the day they came to your world!

#22 Bleach: Rebirth of Souls

With an anime welcoming its return, the adventures of Ichiro Kurosagi haven’t ended quite yet. With Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, his journey returns to the video game space via this 3D fighter!

In it, you’ll pick your favorite Soul Reaper or villain and clash with others in intense conflicts. The game is built around the concept of making each strike count, so you’ll need to be patient while being unrelenting with your power.

Plus, true to its anime aesthetic, you’ll have the ability to unlock new characters, forms, and abilities that could change the tide of battle in your favorite! Do you think you can come out on top?

#21 Delta Force

While we’ve shown you lots of fantastical and even comedic shooters, it should be noted that some try and play by the “rules of the real world” more times than not. Many people love that because it makes them feel like real soldiers and operators.

Delta Force is one such game that will let players “load up” and get out onto the battlefield with friends and allies to take on dangerous forces. The game is available for sign-up now, and when it drops, you’ll have numerous options and missions to participate in.

Besides squad combat, you can get into vehicles and blow stuff up.

#20 Luna Abyss

So picture this: humanity has a “mimic moon” on which it found an odd structure. You are sent there to get remnants of a lost colony and any technology that is within. Why you? Because you’re a prisoner, and this is part of your sentence.

The problem? Well, the megastructure is deep, and there is an intelligence calling out to you, asking you to go deeper and to “learn the truth” about what’s going on while also possibly unleashing all that’s trapped within.

This isn’t a game to play if you don’t want your head screwed with, so consider this your warning!

#19 ExeKiller

When the world itself is broken, and you’re desperate to just get through it, you might turn to certain things and not ask questions about why you do them. That is the case with the man known as ExeKiller, who is a bounty hunter for a corporation in this post-apocalyptic world. He did his job without question for many years, and then, a certain truth puts everything into perspective and leads him down a much different path.

Where that path leads is up to you. You’ll work your way through this barren world and seek out what you need. Just know that there are plenty of fights awaiting you on this journey to truth.

#18 Splitgate 2

Splitgate 2 is the perfect kind of shooter title if you’re looking for an adrenaline rush and something fun to do with friends. It takes the idea of portal creation and turns it into a sport that fans of this game world can’t get enough of. You’ll start out as a 4v4 crew, trying to take down other teams that you come across within the sport.

However, the game lets you know that your ultimate goal is to be the best singular player in this event, which means you’ll have to “turn it up” if you want to get those accolades. Think you can make it happen?

#17 Boundary

Here’s a game that’s interesting to talk about because of how it was received on Steam when it first came out. Boundary puts you out into space and asks you to complete tasks while also dealing with bullets flying right by you! That’s right, this is a space shooter game that has you being fully geared up astronauts!

You’ll use what precious little movement you have to try and get into better positions to do jobs and take out foes. It’s easily one of the most unique shooter games you’ll ever see, and it’ll be interesting to see just what it does on PS5.

#16 Copa City

You might not realize it, but when an event like the World Cup of Football, the REAL football, comes to a country, it’s a mad sprint to ensure that everyone and everything is set up properly for what’s about to happen. There are stadiums that need to be built, access to the event has to be smooth, you need to have plenty of businesses and stalls to get the people what they need during the matches and so on.

In Copa City, you’ll be the one in charge of making that happen, and it won’t be easy. Build to impress, build to last, and most importantly, build so that the event goes off without a hitch!

#15 Frostpunk 2

Do you feel the cold? For the last remnants of humanity, the cold is all they have known for a long time. The world has frozen over, and there is but one city remaining where life can be grown. You have become the steward of that city, and it’s now your job to see its people live to see another day while also growing what you have.

The choices you make will be numerous in this strategy title, and there are people on all sides who wish to influence what path you take. Listen to them all, or pick the ones you feel will help you accomplish your personal goals.

Their lives are in your hands.

#14 Anno 117: Pax Romana

Next, we have another franchise that was literally built in the strategy genre, and has never been afraid to try new things. In Anno 117: Pax Romana, you’ll take on the role of a Roman governor within the year 117 AD. You’ll start out as a leader of a couple of provinces and then decide where you want to go from there. You could just do what is expected of you and help grow the empire, or you could venture off and see if there is something greater that the Roman Empire can be.

Either way, your guiding hand will influence the future, so be careful with each step you make.

#13 Judas

When your world is literally falling apart around you, and it’s your fault, how far will you go to fix it? Or will you attempt to do it all alone to get out alive?

In Judas, you’ll play someone onboard a rapidly breaking starship. A plan is in place to get out alive, but you’ll need to work with others who are your enemies to get it done. So, what path will you choose? Will you work with them and hope you can get out safely?

Or will you betray them and ensure your survival above all else? The choice is yours.

#12 Borderlands 4

It’s actually a bit mean to say that Borderlands 4 is “just a shooter,” as it’s so much more than that. In many ways, it’s a game that LOVES being a shooter so much that it gives players millions upon millions of gun options to choose from, all so that they can have the best weapons possible to deal with the numerous enemies they come across. Oh, and you’ll have plenty of enemies to deal with in this next game.

While we don’t know who those enemies are, we have heard from Gearbox Software that it’ll be a graver threat than anything you’ve witnessed before. Thus, once again, there ain’t no rest for the wicked.

#11 Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Here’s another single-player title that you’ll likely sink many hours into, simply because there’s a massive world to explore in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, and the team absolutely wants you to take the time to go and explore it.

Once you’re ready to do the “real game,” you’ll start your journey as Henry, who lost his family and is on a mission of revenge. You’ll become a rebel and attempt to overthrow the corrupt kingdom and knights that took everything from you.

Your choices will affect how the land of Bohemia looks at you and how your journey turns out. So be sure you can live with your choices.

#10 Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The mighty Hideo Kojima demands that you play this next title! Okay, not really, he wouldn’t demand anything of anyone. He’s nice like that. Jokes aside, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is the next big game from Kojima Productions, and it picks up where the last game left off.

Sam Bridges is back, and he’s continuing his journey to try and reconnect the world. However, as he continues to do that, there are those who wonder if the world NEEDS to be reconnected at all, especially with all the terrors that still lie outside.

No matter how you look at it, this game is going to be weird.

#9 Monster Hunter Wilds

Here’s another franchise that you likely know all about regarding its gameplay and style. Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest version of Capcom’s beloved monster-killing series, and it’s only getting bigger and better with improved graphics and gameplay mechanics.

Once again, you’ll be part of a monster-hunting guild and set out to complete quests to take on massive beasts to help the people of the world.

Not only can you hunt monsters with various weapons, but you can team up with other players to try and even the odds in your favor. No matter what, you’ll want to upgrade your armor and weapons to handle the bigger monsters that come your way.

#8 Doom: The Dark Ages

Doom: The Dark Ages is a fun twist on the formula that Bethesda has been using since the reboot in 2016, as it’s not set in the far future where humanity keeps getting involved with the underworld. Instead, it takes place in the past, where we’ll uncover the official history of the Doomslayer! Oh yeah, this will be good.

Just as important, because of its setting, you’ll get all-new weapons to dice up enemies and show them why you’re the slayer you don’t mess with. Good times, everybody!

Seriously, if you’re looking for some over the top violence to do? This is the game for you.

#7 Battlefield 7

In Battlefield 7, well, we don’t actually know much about the game yet. We know it’s been announced, and that EA is aiming to push it to “new heights,” which is what they say about every new game in the series, and that multiplayer will be important. That’s not a surprise either, as the games that came before sometimes revolved more around the multiplayer than anything else.

The real question is whether the quality will be visible at launch, or whether we’ll have yet another FPS that is buggy as heck upon release.

Hopefully, it’ll be the former, as gamers are truly tired of the latter.

#6 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

This next entry is a bit tricky to talk about. On one hand, we know that this franchise isn’t going anywhere for multiple reasons. Not the least is that Hideo Kojima isn’t coming back to Konami, and the company’s last attempt to “continue the series” was a disaster.

However, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater does seem to be a faithful remaster/remake of the original PS2 title that many consider the best game in the series. So, for those who have never experienced it before or those who simply want to enjoy the game with next-gen graphics, this will be something to check out.

#5 Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Are you ready to see if you have it within you to save Japan from those who wish to destroy it? In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you’ll play as two characters, Naoe and Yasuke, and attempt to steer the once proud nation back into the light.

For Naoe, she is a young woman from a village that was “burned in the name of unification,” so she takes up the mantle of Ninja to fight back and seek vengeance. Then, there’s Yasuke, a famed African Samurai who hopes to see Japan become more than a land of greed and power.

Yes, this game was supposed to arrive in 2024, but that changed, obviously. Let’s just hope it’s quality when it arrives in 2025.

#4 Sid Meier’s Civilization VII

We could talk a lot about Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, including how it was rather nonchalantly revealed on a forum of all things before later getting a trailer, or how it’ll be narrated by Gwendoline Christie. However, we’ll take the high road and let the series’ legacy speak for itself.

For 20+ years, this franchise has been one of the best worldbuilding titles mixed with strategy ever. While it naturally had its highs and lows, the game reinvented itself once again with its 6th entry and blew people away with how great it was. So now imagine how far they’ll go for the 7th entry!

#3 Ghost of Yōtei

When Sucker Punch delivered its Samurai epic, many were wondering what would come from them next. It turns out they’ll not just create a sequel but one that is in a much different setting than you would’ve likely expected.

Ghost of Yōtei is set 300 years after the events of the first title and features not only a new island to draw swords on but an all-new “ghost” to control. She will be your avatar in this advanced version of Japan, but take heart: there will still be plenty of action.

In fact, aside from incredible sword battles, you’ll be able to use guns for the first time! So, are you ready to go hunting?

#2 Mass Effect 5

There was a time when Bioware was the king of RPGs, and they had epic titles on consoles and PC that gamers could enjoy and then be eager for the next entry.

However, in recent times, they’ve really struggled. However, with Mass Effect 5, many truly hope things are about to turn around. After the disaster of the 4th title, Bioware has promised a “return to form” that gamers can enjoy.

Of course, we’ve heard such promises before from various development teams, including Bioware. So, will this one be different? Will it come out in 2025? We’ll have to wait and see if they can…Shepherd…us across the stars.

#1 Grand Theft Auto VI

Easily one of the most anticipated games of 2025, Grand Theft Auto VI aims to live up to the sales and expectations that its predecessor dropped on it, all the while updating one of the most iconic locations in series history.

That’s right, you’re heading back to Vice City, but it’s one set in the modern day. That means you’ll encounter all manner of weird people on your quest to the top.

With a unique duo of protagonists, including the series’ first female protagonist, you’ll have a whole city to run through and beyond so you can get what you feel you deserve.