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Best video game lists

Ranked lists built from NXTO's catalog: top games by genre, theme, platform and year, plus great games you can finish in a few hours. Every ranking blends player ratings, Metacritic and Steam reviews.

Genres

Best RPG GamesBest action GamesBest adventure GamesBest strategy GamesBest simulation GamesBest puzzle GamesBest platformer GamesBest shooter GamesBest horror GamesBest indie GamesBest racing GamesBest fighting GamesBest roguelike GamesBest Metroidvania GamesBest Souls-like Games

Themes & styles

Best Story-rich GamesBest Open-world GamesBest Atmospheric GamesBest Relaxing GamesBest Cute GamesBest Pixel-art GamesBest Difficult GamesBest Survival GamesBest Turn-based GamesBest Choices-matter GamesBest Hack and slash GamesBest Point-and-click GamesBest Tactical GamesBest Psychological horror GamesBest Sandbox GamesBest Exploration GamesBest Mystery GamesBest Multiple-endings GamesBest Funny GamesBest Short Games

Platforms

Best Nintendo Switch GamesBest PlayStation 5 GamesBest PlayStation 4 GamesBest Xbox Series X|S GamesBest Xbox One Games

By year

Best Games of 2010Best Games of 2011Best Games of 2012Best Games of 2013Best Games of 2014Best Games of 2015Best Games of 2016Best Games of 2017Best Games of 2018Best Games of 2019Best Games of 2020Best Games of 2021Best Games of 2022Best Games of 2023Best Games of 2024Best Games of 2025

How long to beat

Best Short Games You Can Finish in Under 10 HoursGreat Games You Can Beat in Under 5 HoursBest Games You Can Finish in a WeekendBest Games That Take 100+ Hours to Beat

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