How many games have you played in 2024? With so many big new releases that often surprised, it's been difficult to keep up with the monthly releases. Nevertheless, we tried. It's easiest to select which games to try based on the highest-rated titles of the year, according to Metacritic. Here you'll find titles you've probably been waiting for, and a few surprises like UFO 50 and Thank Goodness You're Here!
What are the highest rated games of the year?
We expect to see titles like The Game Awards Game of the Year, Astro Bot, as well as classics such as Elden Ring, Metaphor and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
- Astro Bot (94)
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (94)
- Metaphor: ReFantasia (94)
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (92)
- Slay the Princess – The Pristine Cut (92)
- UFO 50 (91)
- Animal Well (91)
- Satisfactory (91)
- Balatro (90)
- The Last of Us Part II Remastered (90)
- Thank Goodness You’re Here! (90)
- Tekken 8 (90)
- Destiny 2: The Final Shape (89)
- Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon (89)
- Horizon Forbidden West (89)
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (89)
- Castlevania Dominus Collection (89)
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes (88)
- Tactical Breach Wizards (88)
- Kill Knight (88)
Have you played any of the Top 20 Titles of 2024? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!
Titles recommended as honorable mention
While the top 20 games are interesting, they are not an exhaustive list of the best games of the year. This list extends far beyond what many are willing to read online. Here are some suggestions for other titles that also deserve your attention:
- Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader – Void Shadows
- Unicorn Overlord
- Silent Hill 2
- Mouthwashing
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Sons of the Forest
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
- Frostpunk 2
- 1000xResist
- Crow Country
- Forgive Me Father 2
- Fear the Spotlight
We'd love to know your favorite games of 2024! Join our community forum to discuss the year's hottest releases and your recommendations with the team!
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