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Outer Wilds
89

Outer Wilds

Jun 17, 2020·107,266 reviewsPCPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5Xbox One, Xbox Series XNintendo Switch

96%Steam
85%Press
88%Launch
The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
88

The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure

Mar 13, 2023·1,142 reviewsPCPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2

98%Steam
83%Press
89%Launch
The Mildew Children
87

The Mildew Children

Apr 17, 2024·516 reviews▲

93%Steam
n/aPress
84%Launch
Shogun Showdown: Prologue
88

Shogun Showdown: Prologue

Apr 3, 2023·682 reviewsPC

97%Steam
n/aPress
92%Launch
Metal: Hellsinger
88

Metal: Hellsinger

Sep 14, 2022·16,995 reviewsPCPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5Xbox One, Xbox Series X

96%Steam
78%Press
92%Launch
BAD END THEATER
89

BAD END THEATER

Oct 25, 2021·10,032 reviewsPCPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4Xbox Series X, Xbox OneNintendo Switch

98%Steam
n/aPress
92%Launch
Super Kiwi 64
88

Super Kiwi 64

Dec 1, 2022·2,027 reviewsPCNintendo Switch

96%Steam
61%Press
90%Launch
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
86

Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars

Mar 6, 2025PCPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5Xbox One, Xbox Series XNintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch

81%Press
8.2/10Players
118Ratings
Duskfade
86

Duskfade

Aug 12, 2026·783 reviewsPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series XNintendo Switch 2

92%Steam
80%Press
84%Launch
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
90

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

Dec 10, 2020·8,341 reviewsPCPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4Xbox Series X, Xbox OneNintendo SwitchiOS (iPhone/iPad)

98%Steam
82%Press
91%Launch
Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
89

Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition

Sep 6, 2012·78,009 reviewsPCPlayStation 3Xbox 360

96%Steam
n/aPress
82%Launch
ATRI -My Dear Moments-
90

ATRI -My Dear Moments-

Jun 17, 2020·23,358 reviewsPCNintendo SwitchiOS (iPhone/iPad)

98%Steam
n/aPress
95%Launch
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
88

The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero

Sep 26, 2022·1,559 reviewsPCPlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2

98%Steam
83%Press
89%Launch
Dying Light
88

Dying Light

Jan 25, 2015·494,644 reviewsPCPlayStation 4, PlayStation 3Xbox One, Xbox 360

95%Steam
74%Press
87%Launch
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
90

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

Feb 17, 2016·38,302 reviewsPCPlayStation VitaiOS (iPhone/iPad)

96%Steam
80%Press
93%Launch
Castlevania Dominus Collection
86

Castlevania Dominus Collection

Aug 27, 2024·2,737 reviews

94%Steam
90%Press
89%Launch
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords
90

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords

Dec 6, 2004PCXboxNintendo SwitchiOS (iPhone/iPad)

86%Press
8.7/10Players
374Ratings
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
89

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Apr 28, 2017Nintendo Switch

92%Press
8.6/10Players
4,697Ratings
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
90
▲ +9 since launch

Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance

Sep 27, 2011·14,353 reviewsPC

97%Steam
81%Press
81%Launch
DARK SOULS™ III
88
▲ +9 since launch

DARK SOULS™ III

Apr 10, 2016·439,438 reviewsPCPlayStation 4Xbox One

94%Steam
90%Press
79%Launch
Old Skies
86

Old Skies

Apr 23, 2025·1,036 reviews

93%Steam
80%Press
87%Launch
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
90

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

Sep 22, 2020PlayStation 4, PlayStation VitaNintendo Switch

85%Press
8.8/10Players
581Ratings
Cuphead in the Delicious Last Course
88

Cuphead in the Delicious Last Course

Jun 30, 2022PCPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo Switch

89%Press
8.7/10Players
494Ratings
Soundpad
89
▲ +9 since launch

Soundpad

Sep 30, 2017·103,990 reviews

96%Steam
n/aPress
80%Launch
Otome * Domain
88

Otome * Domain

Dec 21, 2022·916 reviews▼

97%Steam
n/aPress
88%Launch
LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes
90

LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes

Oct 21, 2013·31,170 reviewsPCPlayStation 3, PlayStation 4Xbox 360, Xbox OneWii U, Nintendo Switch

96%Steam
82%Press
86%Launch
Monster Hunter: World - Iceborne
90

Monster Hunter: World - Iceborne

Sep 6, 2019PCPlayStation 4Xbox One

89%Press
8.6/10Players
600Ratings
JellyCar Worlds
88

JellyCar Worlds

Dec 7, 2022·1,073 reviewsPCPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4Xbox Series X, Xbox OneNintendo SwitchiOS (iPhone/iPad)

97%Steam
n/aPress
92%Launch
Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story
87

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story

Nov 1, 2023·3,124 reviews

94%Steam
76%Press
89%Launch
despelote
86

despelote

Apr 30, 2025·1,144 reviewsPCPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4Xbox Series X, Xbox OneNintendo Switch

95%Steam
84%Press
90%Launch
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line
88

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line

Feb 16, 2023PlayStation 4Nintendo Switch

87%Press
8.8/10Players
91Ratings
Digimon Story Time Stranger
85

Digimon Story Time Stranger

Oct 1, 2025·22,420 reviewsPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series XNintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2

89%Steam
81%Press
83%Launch
Quake
90

Quake

Aug 2, 2007·16,308 reviewsPCPlayStationNintendo 64

96%Steam
87%Press
n/aLaunch
Tokyo Xtreme Racer
85

Tokyo Xtreme Racer

Sep 23, 2025·15,662 reviews▼PCPlayStation 5

94%Steam
n/aPress
83%Launch
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
89

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

Feb 12, 2021Nintendo Switch

89%Press
8.6/10Players
1,759Ratings
Islets
88

Islets

Aug 23, 2022·2,462 reviewsPCPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4Xbox Series X, Xbox OneNintendo Switch

95%Steam
79%Press
87%Launch
Saints Row: The Third
89

Saints Row: The Third

Nov 13, 2011·69,667 reviewsPCPlayStation 3Xbox 360

96%Steam
84%Press
92%Launch
Lucy Dreaming
88

Lucy Dreaming

Oct 18, 2022·379 reviews

98%Steam
82%Press
88%Launch
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
89

Resident Evil 7 Biohazard

Jan 22, 2017·126,256 reviewsPCPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5Xbox One, Xbox Series XiOS (iPhone/iPad)

95%Steam
86%Press
85%Launch
Date Everything!
85

Date Everything!

Jun 16, 2025·7,702 reviews▼PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series XNintendo Switch

93%Steam
80%Press
89%Launch
Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
88

Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers

Sep 27, 2022·676 reviewsPC

99%Steam
n/aPress
92%Launch
her tears were my light
88

her tears were my light

Sep 27, 2022·857 reviewsPC

99%Steam
n/aPress
90%Launch
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
89

Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

Nov 14, 2006·36,363 reviewsPCiOS (iPhone/iPad)

96%Steam
88%Press
n/aLaunch
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
86

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed

Sep 23, 2024·1,699 reviewsPCPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4Xbox Series X, Xbox OneNintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2iOS (iPhone/iPad)

94%Steam
77%Press
86%Launch
Animal Revolt Battle Simulator
88

Animal Revolt Battle Simulator

Apr 14, 2022·6,835 reviewsPCNintendo SwitchiOS (iPhone/iPad)

95%Steam
n/aPress
88%Launch
FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time
85

FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time

May 20, 2025·13,519 reviews▼PCPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4Xbox Series XNintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2iOS (iPhone/iPad)

92%Steam
85%Press
85%Launch
God of War Ragnarök
85
▲ +8 since launch

God of War Ragnarök

Sep 19, 2024·49,803 reviews

89%Steam
92%Press
77%Launch
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
89

Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)

Oct 20, 2013·21,059 reviewsPC

97%Steam
n/aPress
87%Launch
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
89

Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

Apr 17, 2016·32,639 reviewsPCPlayStation VitaiOS (iPhone/iPad)

96%Steam
81%Press
92%Launch
Pentiment
88

Pentiment

Nov 13, 2022·9,765 reviewsPCPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4Xbox Series X, Xbox OneNintendo Switch

95%Steam
86%Press
90%Launch
Sticky Business
87

Sticky Business

Jul 16, 2023·7,678 reviewsPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series XNintendo Switch

94%Steam
78%Press
93%Launch
FINAL FANTASY
89

FINAL FANTASY

Jul 27, 2021·8,669 reviewsPlayStationiOS (iPhone/iPad)

95%Steam
67%Press
86%Launch
Sudocats
88

Sudocats

Mar 13, 2022·1,824 reviewsPCPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo Switch

99%Steam
n/aPress
86%Launch
Desperados III
89

Desperados III

Jun 15, 2020·16,592 reviewsPCPlayStation 4Xbox One, Xbox Series X

97%Steam
85%Press
91%Launch
The Last of Us™ Part I
86
▲ +30 since launch

The Last of Us™ Part I

Mar 27, 2023·108,430 reviewsPCPlayStation 5

84%Steam
82%Press
56%Launch
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
85

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon

Jan 14, 2026·730 reviewsPCPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2

93%Steam
83%Press
86%Launch
Sort Them Ducks
85

Sort Them Ducks

Aug 13, 2026·1,299 reviewsPC

92%Steam
n/aPress
84%Launch
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
85

RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army

Jun 17, 2025·1,471 reviewsPCPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4Xbox Series XNintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2

93%Steam
79%Press
86%Launch
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue
89

Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue

Dec 16, 2021·3,401 reviewsPC

97%Steam
n/aPress
93%Launch
Ghost of Tsushima
88

Ghost of Tsushima

Jul 17, 2020PlayStation 4

83%Press
9.1/10Players
23,684Ratings