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Ranked by fun, not by ad spend. From mobile to PC and consoles, we pick only the games truly worth playing in every genre and explain what makes each great and who it suits.
10 seriously great action games
See the full list →Action games with a feel so good they'll keep you up all night. We focused on highly rated games you can play right now, with a mix of soulslikes, stylish action and open worlds you can enjoy on mobile.
2 · Open-world action RPG
Elden Ring
The flagship of the soulslike genre, with an overwhelming sense of achievement as you freely explore a vast open world and take down tough foes one by one.
3 · Hunting action
Monster Hunter Wilds
Enjoy Monster Hunter's signature thrill of taking down giant monsters with friends, across vast seamless fields.
10 seriously great RPGs
See the full list →Nothing beats an RPG for leveling up characters and losing yourself in a story. We picked highly rated Western CRPGs, classic JRPGs and turn-based mobile RPGs that you can play right now.
1 · Open-world RPG
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Every single side quest has a living story, which is why it's still always on the list when people name the great RPGs.
2 · CRPG
Baldur's Gate 3
It offers so much freedom that almost every situation has multiple solutions, so a different story unfolds every time you play.
3 · JRPG
Persona 5 Royal
A landmark JRPG whose stylish UI and music, along with the way school life and dungeon crawling intertwine, make it irresistible.
10 seriously great strategy & defense games
See the full list →Strategy and defense games that reward thinking one move ahead. From mobile tower defense to grand strategy and turn-based tactics on PC, we focused on highly rated games you can still enjoy today.
1 · Real-time card strategy
Clash Royale
A real-time 1v1 strategy game where you summon units with cards to knock down your opponent's towers. Deck building and elixir management clearly separate skill levels, so it keeps you hooked for a long time.
2 · Tower defense
Bloons TD 6
With an incredible variety of monkey towers and upgrade combinations, it has been a long-time favorite in the tower defense genre.
3 · Tower defense
Kingdom Rush
A classic often recommended as a first tower defense game, thanks to its well-tuned difficulty and distinctive towers.
10 seriously great puzzle games
See the full list →Puzzle games that deliver a real thrill the moment everything clicks. From mobile puzzles perfect for quick breaks to PC and console classics that make you think hard, we focused on highly rated picks.
1 · Optical illusion puzzle
Monument Valley
A landmark mobile puzzle game whose puzzles, built on optical illusions and impossible architecture, are as beautiful as a painting.
3 · Exploration puzzle
The Witness
The whole island is built like a puzzle textbook, so the moments of realization are uniquely rewarding.
10 seriously great simulation games
See the full list →Build a city, grow a company, drive a truck or take to the skies: simulation games let you live a different life for a while. We picked highly rated games you can play right now across PC, console and mobile.
1 · City building
Cities: Skylines
Designing everything yourself, from a single road to an entire metropolis, is deeply rewarding, and Steam Workshop mods keep it fun for a long time.
2 · Life simulation
The Sims 4
The defining series of the genre, where you create characters and homes however you like and watch their daily lives unfold.
3 · Hospital management
Two Point Hospital
It turns the serious topic of running a hospital into something light and fun with wacky illnesses and humor, so it's easy to get hooked.
10 seriously great indie classics
See the full list →Indie games made by small teams or even a single person, loved for polish and personality that rival big-budget titles. We focused on games that have been highly rated for years and are playable right now on many devices.
1 · Metroidvania action
Hollow Knight
A game that raised the bar for indie games with a world so vast and combat so refined that it's hard to believe a small team made it.
10 seriously great cozy games
See the full list →Cozy games that let you relax at your own pace with no competition or fear of failure. From farm life and decorating to gentle adventures, we picked well-reviewed games you can play right now.
1 · Farm life
Stardew Valley
So full of things to do and warmth that a farming game made by one person has become the defining title of the entire genre.
2 · Life simulation
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Nintendo's signature cozy game, where decorating a deserted island to your taste and hanging out with villagers makes for small daily routines that are hugely comforting.
3 · Exploration adventure
A Short Hike
A little gem of a game where you can freely climb up and down a mountain in a short time and feel something warm.
10 seriously great horror games
See the full list →Horror games whose appeal is heart-pounding tension. From solo survival horror to co-op horror with friends and titles from Korean developers, we focused on highly rated games you can play right now.
1 · Survival horror action
Resident Evil 4
A remake that rebuilds the classic original with modern graphics and controls, striking an excellent balance between horror and action.
2 · Survival horror
Resident Evil Village
A Resident Evil entry that packs many kinds of horror into one game, set in a gothic castle and an eerie village.
3 · Psychological horror
Silent Hill 2
A remake that revives the legendary psychological horror original with modern graphics, keeping all the unease of the fog-covered town.
10 seriously great racing & sports games
See the full list →From high-speed racing to soccer, basketball and extreme sports, these games give you the thrill of racing and competing yourself. We focused on highly rated games you can play right now, with a mix of mobile, PC and console.
1 · Open-world racing
Forza Horizon 5
Drive hundreds of cars freely across a vast open world set in Mexico. A great balance between simulation and arcade means beginners and experts alike enjoy it.
2 · Racing simulation
Gran Turismo 7
An authentic racing sim that meticulously recreates real cars and circuits, offering a 'car life' experience that celebrates all of car culture.
3 · Casual kart racing
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
A kart racer perfect for family and friends, with easy controls anyone can pick up and item-fueled comebacks.
10 games that are seriously great with friends
See the full list →Games that are fun alone but several times better with friends. From two-player co-op and party games to survival and shooters, we chose titles that shine together, based on reviews and whether they're playable today.
1 · Two-player co-op adventure
It Takes Two
A co-op-only game that must be played by two people together, with a completely new way to play in every chapter. It's hard to find a better game to play with a friend or partner.
2 · Two-player co-op adventure
Split Fiction
The new game from the makers of It Takes Two, packed nonstop with two-player co-op action that jumps between sci-fi and fantasy. It sets a new standard for games played as a duo.
3 · Co-op cooking party
Overcooked! 2
A co-op game where you work in sync to get dishes out of a hectic kitchen. A quintessential party game full of nonstop laughter and shouting.
10 seriously great story-driven games
See the full list →Games with stories that stay with you long after the credits roll. From big-budget adventures to short, powerful indie gems, we focused on highly rated games you can play right now.
1 · Story-driven action adventure
The Last of Us Part I
A remake of what's considered a landmark of video game storytelling, following Joel and Ellie's journey together through a fallen world.
2 · Open-world Western adventure
Red Dead Redemption 2
It tells the story of an outlaw gang living through the twilight of the Wild West in great depth, set in a massive open world.
3 · Story RPG
Disco Elysium
A unique RPG that you work through with dialogue and thought instead of combat, with exceptionally deep writing and choices that carry real weight.
10 seriously great board & card games
See the full list →Board and card games packed with the fun of building decks and reading your opponent's moves. From deckbuilding roguelikes and online card battles to digital versions of famous board games, we focused on highly rated games you can play right now.
1 · Deckbuilding roguelike
Slay the Spire
The game that popularized the deckbuilding roguelike genre, with endless fun in finding different card combinations every run.
3 · Digital card game
Hearthstone
The leading digital card game based on the Warcraft universe, with easy rules and a variety of modes.
10 seriously great open-world games
See the full list →The joy of roaming a vast world however you like, with no set path, is what makes open-world games special. From fantasy kingdoms to future cities and alien oceans, we picked only the seriously great ones. Fair warning: once you're in, dozens of hours vanish in a flash.
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1 · Open-world action-adventure
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Explore a Hyrule that stretches across the sky, the surface and the depths with an ingenious ability to stick objects together. Here, your imagination is the strategy.
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2 · Open-world action
Grand Theft Auto V
A landmark open world, loved for years for its crime story told across three protagonists and the living, breathing city of Los Santos.
3 · Open-world action RPG
Cyberpunk 2077
An RPG where you write your own mercenary's story through cybernetic upgrades and choices in the neon-drenched future city of Night City.
10 seriously great roguelikes & roguelites
See the full list →Die and you start over, but every run brings new maps and items, so you keep saying 'just one more run.' We rounded up seriously great roguelikes in all kinds of styles, from action and shooters to strategy. They're also perfect for a quick run whenever you have a moment.
2 · Shooter roguelike
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
A classic where hundreds of items interact to create absurd combinations, and plenty of fans have poured thousands of hours into it.
3 · Third-person shooter roguelike
Risk of Rain 2
Nothing beats stacking items until you're a monster yourself, all under the pressure of enemies that get stronger as time passes.
10 seriously great fighting games
See the full list →In fighting games, it's one on one and skill alone decides the winner: victory is a thrill, and defeat just makes you want another round. We gathered seriously great fighting games that are great to play right now, from classic 2D and 3D to party brawlers. Many offer beginner-friendly controls, so jump in without worry.
1 · 2D fighting
Street Fighter 6
With simple 'Modern controls,' anyone can pull off special moves while the depth stays intact. It's the best fighting game to start with right now.
3 · 2D fighting
Skullgirls 2nd Encore
A 2D fighting game long loved by fighting game fans for its hand-drawn animation and deep combo system.
10 seriously great shooters & FPS games
See the full list →Shooters take the simple act of aiming and firing and add team tactics, flashy movement and cinematic campaigns. We picked seriously great shooters and FPS games, from competitive esports titles to single-player classics. Solo or with friends, every one of them feels great to play.
1 · Tactical FPS
Counter-Strike 2
The latest chapter of Counter-Strike, a series spanning more than 20 years, and the pinnacle of competitive FPS where every single shot matters.
2 · Tactical hero FPS
VALORANT
Riot Games' free 5v5 tactical shooter, adding unique agent abilities to precise gunfights.
3 · Battle royale hero shooter
Apex Legends
A speedy free battle royale that blends fast movement, unique Legend abilities and teamwork.
10 seriously great MMORPGs
See the full list →MMORPGs bring huge numbers of people into one world to adventure together, form parties to take down bosses and make memories with a guild. We gathered seriously great MMORPGs, from long-loved classics to the latest big releases. Perfect if you're looking for 'your game' to stick with for the long haul.
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1 · Fantasy MMORPG
FINAL FANTASY XIV
You can enjoy an epic story worthy of the Final Fantasy series in MMORPG form, which is why it's often singled out as the go-to MMO for story.
2 · Fantasy MMORPG
World of Warcraft
The world of Azeroth, going strong for more than 20 years, and the game that set the standard for the MMORPG genre.
3 · Isometric action MMORPG
Lost Ark
A big-budget Korean MMORPG loved for the satisfying feel of its isometric hack-and-slash and its strategy-driven raids.
10 seriously great survivors-like games
See the full list →We gathered 'survivors-like' games (in the vein of Vampire Survivors), where you weave through swarms of enemies while powering up attacks that fire automatically. Runs are short and controls are simple, but the upgrades you pick at each level-up create a different build every run. If you've enjoyed the original, pick your next obsession here.
2 · Roguelike shooter
20 Minutes Till Dawn
A survivors-like with a clean structure, true to its name, where you only need to survive 20 minutes, plus the hands-on feel of aiming and reloading yourself.
3 · Horde survival roguelite
Halls of Torment
It reimagines the survivors-like in a dark fantasy atmosphere reminiscent of '90s classic action RPGs, making the hunt for gear and traits especially rich.
10 seriously great rhythm & music games
See the full list →We gathered rhythm games where your fingertips become one with the music the moment you tap, slash and run to the beat. They range widely, from classic key-based games to VR, action and roguelike hybrids. Choose based on your taste in music and the controls you like.
1 · VR rhythm
Beat Saber
The rule is simple: slash the beat blocks flying at you with the lightsabers in each hand. But because you move your whole body, the feel and the workout are something else.
3 · Rhythm roguelike
Crypt of the NecroDancer
A genre-blending classic that adds the rule 'you must move to the beat' to a dungeon-crawling roguelike, creating a completely new kind of tension.
10 seriously great Nintendo Switch classics
See the full list →We gathered the must-play classics on Nintendo Switch. From open-world adventures to platformers, strategy RPGs and shooters, these games show off Nintendo's signature polish. Many can also be played on Switch 2, so if you've just bought the console, start here.
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1 · Open-world action-adventure
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The game that first showed the joy of solving problems your own way, with no set path, in a free Hyrule where you can climb every mountain you see.
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2 · Open-world action-adventure
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Explore a Hyrule that stretches across the sky, the surface and the depths with an ingenious ability to stick objects together. Here, your imagination is the strategy.
3 · 3D platformer
Super Mario Odyssey
One idea, throwing Cappy the hat to possess enemies and objects, completely refreshed the fun of 3D Mario.
10 seriously great PlayStation classics
See the full list →We gathered the classics that define PlayStation. From blockbuster action-adventures to punishing soulslikes and platformers the whole family can laugh along to, these are must-plays on PS4 and PS5. Several are also out on PC, so choose based on your device.
1 · Action-adventure
God of War Ragnarök
The finale of the Norse saga, combining a story centered on Kratos and his son Atreus with weighty axe combat.
2 · Open-world action-adventure
Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Switching between two Spider-Men, Peter Parker and Miles Morales, and swinging and gliding across New York with web swinging and Web Wings delivers top-tier traversal thrills.
3 · Open-world action-adventure
Ghost of Tsushima
On the beautiful island of Tsushima, where the wind guides your way, you get to truly savor samurai swordplay.
10 seriously great free games on Steam
See the full list →We gathered free games you can download straight from Steam and play without spending a cent. From world-class esports titles to co-op shooters and large-scale war games, they're polished enough that it's hard to believe they're free. Note that some games have paid items or season passes.
2 · Tactical FPS
Counter-Strike 2
The latest chapter of Counter-Strike, a series spanning more than 20 years, and the pinnacle of competitive FPS where every single shot matters.
3 · Team-based FPS
Team Fortress 2
With nine distinct classes and a cartoonish art style full of humor, this classic is still loved long after its release.