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2025 has been a stellar year for gamers with big and small developers making their mark. Here are the five best games released so far.
2025 is shaping up to be a monumental year for gaming so far. With unexpected releases like Oblivion’s remaster, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, etc, garnering rave reviews and big developers pushing out highly anticipated releases, the momentum for this year continues to ramp up.
With the year nearly halfway over, we have assembled the best five games released this year that you should play before delving into the other titles lined up for the latter half of 2025.
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer’s opinion.
Top Games from 2025 To Check Out
1) Split Fiction
Split Fiction is an action-adventure game that requires two players to participate in its narrative. Mio and Zoe are two aspiring writers who get dragged into simulations of their own stories after an experiment goes wrong. The game cleverly blends genres with players getting to experience Mio’s sci-fi universe and Zoe’s fantasy world to enhance the storytelling and gameplay.
Gamers who want to revisit the glory of local co-op play from yesteryears can also do just that. The game supports both online and local co-op. Additionally, the game has a Friend’s Pass system that allows the owner to grant the game’s access to a friend for free. With Split Fiction using Unreal Engine 5 in creative ways, you will experience enthralling gameplay mixed with a stellar story. The game is also in the mix for GOTY accolades due to its fantastic reception post-release.
2) Doom The Dark Ages
Doom The Dark Ages reinvents the iconic franchise with its setting and story. The game is set between the classic Doom installments and the Doom (2016) game. The game brings some newfound weaponry to the franchise with the Ravager, Chainshot, the Shield Saw, etc. At the same time, Doom The Dark Ages wants its players to blitz through the hordes of demons with the legendary staples such as the Super Shotgun.
The game has garnered positive acclaim for its visuals and action-packed gameplay. For fans of the franchise, playing the new entry is a no-brainer. For fans who are treading hallowed ground for the first time via The Dark Ages, it has all the ingredients to make it a special experience.
3) Schedule 1
Schedule 1 breathes new life into crime sandbox games with its addictive loop of risks and rewards. Players start off as a small dealer who has to supervise and manage every task in their bid to become the biggest drug empire in town. With activities such as starting off production, small-time dealing, evading the cops, and outmaneuvering cartels, the game has all the features needed to roleplay your criminal empire fantasy.
Schedule 1’s strategic gameplay, absurd humor, and co-op capabilities have propelled the game to the mainstream despite being released by small-time developer TVGS. Moreover, TVGS has earned the trust of its players with consistent communication and updates. With its mix of chaos and absurdity striking a chord with players, the game is surely a must-try for gamers.
4) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Most gamers could be forgiven for not knowing much about Clair Obscur Expedition 33 close to its release. The game’s popularity soared upon its release due to its innovative turn-based RPG combat and dodge/parrying mechanics. When you combine that with the stellar and intriguing story and setting you find yourself in, it’s almost impossible not to play it immediately.
With Clair Obscur Expedition 33, you have a sure-shot contender for the GOTY accolade, even with other big releases vying for a spot in the prestigious award list. So, ensure to give it a try to experience one of the best games of 2025.
5) Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Perhaps the most anticipated release of 2025, Assassins Creed Shadows delivered on the hype for players this year. Fans have long wished for a game to be set in ancient Japan in the iconic franchise. So when Shadows paved the way for a stunning representation of 16th-century Japan, players were all in.
Nevertheless, Assassin’s Creed Shadows didn’t just prioritize eye-catching visuals. Its focus on stealth mechanics, dynamic environments, improved parkour functions, and varied combat in the shoes of either Naoe or Yasuke provided for a stellar time during your journey in Japan. Assassin’s Creed Shadows made a mark in expanding the lore of the franchise while also offering some decisive evolution that the series desperately required, making it a stark success.
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