The best games of 2022

How we've grouped data:

• releases are placed from top to bottom, from highest to lowest, and in alphabetical order;
• if the game was released on several platforms, the score was taken from the one with the most reviews;
  
• projects released before 2022 on at least one platform (with the exception of mobile devices) were not taken into account;
  
• the data is current as of early January 2023. With more reviews, the layout may change;
  
• only games with at least 15 reviews are taken into account. The only exception was “The Case of the Golden Idol”, which currently has 12 reviews;
  
• we also recommend that you read the best games of 2021.

Elden Ring — 96 points (PC, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series)
Genre: 3rd person RPG
What is remarkable: the unspoken sequel to Dark Souls and FromSoftware's first open-world game. Although most of the script was written by Hidetaka Miyazaki, George Martin helped him create the history of the universe here.

God of War: Ragnarok — 94 points (PS4/5)
Genre: 3rd person action
What is remarkable: Kratos and Atreus dive into new depths of Norse mythology in an attempt to deal with the consequences of their past adventures.

Neon White — 90 points (PC, Switch, PS4/5)
Genre: 1st person shooter
What is remarkable: an unusual mix of a first-person shooter with elements of parkour, visual novel and card “puzzle”. A new project by Ben Esposito, known for the comical “Donut County”.

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe — 90 points (PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One/Series)
Genre: 1st person adventure
What is remarkable: a reinterpretation of Stanley's countless travels through a suspiciously empty office. A game that doesn't want to be a game and therefore makes fun of the player in every possible way.

Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course — 89 points (PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One)
Genre: run & gun platformer
What is remarkable: the long-awaited addition to the hardcore run & gun platformer “Cuphead”, in which a new heroine with unique abilities has joined the cup-headed brothers.

Norco — 89 points (PC, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series)
Genre: point-and-click adventure
What is remarkable: a pixelated adventure game about despair and death set in an old cyberpunk that has invaded the industrial swamps of South Louisiana (read our text).

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 — 89 points (Switch)
Genre: jRPG
What is remarkable: Noah and Mio, descendants of two warring nations, explore a vast world full of injustice and brutality against their differences.

Horizon Forbidden West — 88 points (PS4/5)
Genre: 3rd person action game
What is remarkable: in the sequel to “Horizon Zero Dawn”, the main character goes to the west coast of the former United States to hunt for new robots and once again make sure that there is no threat worse than humans.

Immortality — 88 points (PC, Xbox Series)
Genre: adventure
What is remarkable: Marissa Marcel wanted to be a movie star. To do this, she starred in three films, none of which ever came out, and disappeared without a trace. A new adventure game by Sam Barlow, who led the development of “Silent Hill: Shattered Memories” and “Her Story”.

The Last of Us: Part I — 88 points (PS5)
Genre: 3rd person action game
What is remarkable: a complete remake of Joel and Ellie's journey through the agonizing United States. First of all, the visual component and artificial intelligence of the opponents have been revised.

Rogue Legacy 2 — 88 points (PC, Switch, Xbox One/Series)
Genre: roguelike platformer
What is remarkable: a sequel to a roguelike platformer about a noble couple fighting evil and their funny flaws for generations.

Gran Turismo 7 — 87 points (PS4/5)
Genre: racing simulator
What is remarkable: a new part of the famous car simulator from Polyphony Digital and Kazunori Yamauchi.

Bayonetta 3 — 86 points (Switch)
Genre: 3rd person action
What is remarkable: the return of the most obstinate witch in the entire gaming industry. Platinum Games was still responsible for development, releasing “Nier: Automata” and “Astral Chain” in recent years.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope — 86 points (Switch)
Genre: tactical strategy
What is remarkable: Mario will embark on a galactic adventure with Raging Rabbits. The sequel to the tactical strategy “Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle”.

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak — 86 points (Series)
Genre: 3rd person action
What is remarkable: the major DLC for “Monster Hunter Rise” not only brought new locations and weapons to the game, but also monsters that are well known from other parts of the series.

Pentiment — 86 points (PC, Xbox One/Series)
Genre: 2D adventure
What is remarkable: a narrative adventure game with RPG elements that takes place over 25 years in 16th century Germany. Obsidian Entertainment's new project.

Return to Monkey Island — 86 points (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox One/Series)
Genre: point-and-click adventure
What is remarkable: Guybrush Threepwood, the ruler of the seas and the master of intricate swear words, embarks on a pirate adventure again.

Vampire Survivors — 86 points (PC, Xbox One/Series)
Genre: isometric roguelite
What is remarkable: casual roguelite, in which the player is solely responsible for moving the character.

AI The Somnium Files: Nirvana Initiative — 85 points (PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One)
Genre: adventure
What is remarkable: years later, the police found half of the previously found body, devoid of the slightest signs of decay. A direct sequel to the detective adventure “AI The Somnium Files”.

Destiny 2: The Witch Queen — 85 points (PC, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series)
Genre: 1st person shooter
What is remarkable: the sixth expansion for “Destiny 2“, which tells the story of the Witch Queen who stole the Light.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land — 85 points (Switch)
Genre: 3rd person platformer
What is remarkable: Kirby's pink ball, capable of absorbing enemies and gaining their special abilities, will move to full 3D for the first time in 30 years.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge — 85 points (PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One/Series)
Genre: beat 'em up
What is remarkable: pixelated beat 'em up about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, based on the cult cartoon of the 1990s. A new project by the developers of “Flinthook”.

The Case of the Golden Idol — 85 points (PC)
Genre: adventure
What is remarkable: detective adventure about the investigation of 12 brutal murders that have occurred over the course of forty years. The game's structure and freedom are similar to “Return of the Obra Dinn”.

Total War: Warhammer III — 85 points (PC)
Genre: global strategy
What is remarkable: the end of the “Total War: Warhammer” trilogy, the main events of which will unfold in the Realm of Chaos. The game was developed by Creative Assembly, known for the “Total War“ series.

Tunic — 85 points (PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One/Series)
Genre: isometric action
What is remarkable: the fox embarks on a great journey through a world full of dangers and secrets. An analogue of the classic parts of “The Legend of Zelda” from a single developer.