Clair Obscur leads the AP's list of 2025's top video games

The Top 10 Video Games of 2025 A Year of Surprises

Despite a challenging year for the video game industry, marked by layoffs and the increasing presence of artificial intelligence in game development, some truly remarkable games have emerged. In this blog post, we'll take an in-depth look at the top 10 games that made our list.

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The Top 10 Games of 2025

1. Clair Obscur Expedition 33

Sandfall Interactive's debut release is a masterclass in interactive storytelling, paying tribute to classic turn-based role-playing adventures like Final Fantasy. With its stunning graphics and music, impeccable voice acting, and surprising twists, Clair Obscur is a landmark achievement.

2. The Outer Worlds 2

Obsidian Entertainment has outdone itself with this spacefaring romp, dropping players into a galactic feud among three political philosophies totalitarianism, hypercapitalism, and a math-based religion. With its satisfying combat against radioactive mutants and renegade robots, The Outer Worlds 2 is a must-play.

3. Silent Hill f

Konami's latest chapter in the Silent Hill franchise digs into its J-horror roots, moving the action from America to Japan in the 1960s. Hinako Shimizu, the teenage protagonist, must fight off grotesque monsters and confront the trauma of high school. Silent Hill f is a terrifying horror game that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

4. Assassin's Creed Shadows

Ubisoft's latest installment features Naoe, a crafty ninja who joins forces with Yasuke, a powerful samurai, to avenge her father's murder. The mission variety here is impressive, letting players switch seamlessly between stealth attacks and brute force.

5. Donkey Kong Bananza

The best new game on Nintendo's Switch 2 is ideal for those times when you just want to punch something. Donkey Kong has lost his bananas, and he needs your help to retrieve them from a vast underworld. Almost all of the environments are destructible, but there are also plenty of clever puzzles and minigames to keep things fresh.

6. The Séance of Blake Manor

Spooky Doorway's point-and-click puzzle game is full of surprises, as you investigate the disappearance of one of the living humans at a séance gathering on Halloween 1897. With its Irish folklore and history adding an urgent element of class struggle to the story, The Séance of Blake Manor is a classic mystery that will keep you guessing.

7. Avowed

Obsidian Entertainment's other big role-playing game of 2025 doesn't shy away from politics either. You are an emissary sent to investigate a deadly plague in the quasi-medieval Living Lands, where few of the locals are happy to see you and they're too busy fighting each other to help much. Avowed is a real treat for fans of role-playing action.

8. Ghost of Yōtei

Sucker Punch Productions' revenge drama features Atsu, a mercenary who returns to rural Japan in the 1600s to hunt down her family's killers, stirring rumors that an onryō – a vengeful ghost – is on the loose. With its tighter narrative than AC Shadows, Ghost of Yōtei is a real treat for fans of classic samurai movies.

9. South of Midnight

Compulsion Games' fantasy evokes the mythology of the U.S. Deep South, as Hazel ventures into the bayou after a hurricane rips through her neighborhood, meeting creatures like a talking catfish and a massive gator. The gameplay may be simple, but the art and music make for a memorable journey.

10. The Alters

11 Bit Studios' survival adventure features you as an engineer left on a hostile planet, with a movable base nearby that you can't run alone – so you'll have to clone yourself. Each clone has different personality tics, and the result is a fascinating metaphysical brainteaser that will have you wondering how long you'd be able to put up with half a dozen versions of you.

In Conclusion

2025 has been an incredible year for video games, and we're excited to see what the future holds. Whether you're a fan of action-adventure games, role-playing games, or something entirely different, there's something on this list for everyone. So grab your controller, get comfortable, and get ready to embark on some unforgettable gaming experiences!

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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