31. Octopath Traveler
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Acquire, Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix, Nintendo
Synopsis: Eight adventurers with eight different stories from a mighty warrior to an alluring dancer, a brilliant apothecary or a shrewd merchant and more. Each character has their own story to tell, along with a distinct tactics and abilities. With a nod to traditional RPGS of old, Square Enix invites you to a stunning world, realized in HD-2D, where your choices and interactions will determine the fates of many.
32. Detroit: Become Human
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Adventure (Interactive Movie), Action
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Quantic Dream
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: Quantic Dream brings you the next cinematic adventure as only this studio can. Detroit, 2038, a city once ravaged by economic depression has become a technological mecca thanks to the introduction of lifelike andoids. But when the machines begin to develop human emotions and free will, chaos grips the city. The branching narrative changes based on your choices as you experience the story through the eyes of three andorid: Kara, a female android trying to find her place in this brave new world; Connor, an android police office tasked with identifying and hunting down deviant models; and Marcus, leader of a group of self-aware androids who fights for their freedom. You choices will determine not just your fate, but that of the city.
33. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Bandai, Namco
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The Ultimate Smash Bros. features the ultimate roster: every character from previous Smash Bros. games returns - along with a bevy of new characters including Splatoons Inkling, King K. Rool, Simon Belmont, Ridley and Animal Crossing's Isabelle. New Echo Fighters are added to the lineup as well: Dark Samus, Richter Belmont, and Chrom. Features 103 different levels with a new Stage Morph option that changes the battlefield. New levels include Moray Towers from Splatoon and Great Plateau Tower from Zelda: Breath of the Wild Over 800 music tracks you can even play on the Switch anytime. New Assist Trophies, Items and more - plus, all previous Amiiboes are supported and data from old games can be transferred.
34. Return of the Obra Dinn
Platform: Nintendo Network
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Adventure, Casual (Finite Puzzle)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Lucas Pope
Publisher: 3909
35. EA Sports UFC 3
Platform: Xbox One
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Sports (Wrestling)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: EA Sports
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Synopsis: Conquer the Octagon in the most realistic MMA experience to date. Real Player Motion Tech sets a new bar for cutting-edge fighting, with each punch, kick and lock captured and rendered in stunning detail. It also provides a full range of counter-attacks and strategy never before seen in an MMA game. The G.O.A.T. Career Mode lets you live out your MMA fantasy both inside and outside the ring. Hype up your fighter in the media and back up your talk in the Octagon. Also features an expansive multiplayer mode with Knockout Mode, Submission Shootout, Stand & Bang and more.
36. Dragon Quest Builders
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox, Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Synopsis: Dragon Quest meets Minecraft in the open-world sandbox where you can create the
tools to build your ultimate castle, restore towns to their glory and take on iconic
monsters. Long ago in Alefgard a hero was said to arise to stop the Dragonlord but
instead of defeating him, he joined him and Alefgard was plunged into ruin and
darkness. The people, robbed of creativity, wander the ruins of their former homes,
scavenging and scrounging to survive. But the goddess has chosen another hero, one
with the power to rebuild that which was destroyed so long ago - and finally defeat the
Dragonlord.
37. Overcooked
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Arcade), Casual
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Team 17
Publisher: Sold Out Software, Team 17
Synopsis: In the cut-throat world of the Onion Kingdom the rule of thumb is cook or be cooked. Choose from a variety of chefs and either alone, or co-op, serve up your delectable dishes before the customers leave in a huff. Unlock head-to-head challenges as you progress. The game also comes with The Last Morsel and Festive Seasoning DLC with new chefs and new levels on new worlds.
38. Far Cry 5
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox, First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Synopsis: The new junior deputy has arrived in Hope County, Montana to find the area has come
under the control of Joseph Seed and his fanatical doomesday cult, Eden's Gate. But a
resistance is growing, with some allies in the form of a pastor who has lost his flock, a
bartender who will fight for what is hers and a pilot who just wants peace. From the
wilds of the mountains to small-town America, gather your allies, take down Seed and
his siblings to liberate the county and save those still willing to fight. Feature a fully
customizable character, two-player campaign local co-op, aerial dogfights, the ability to
train animals and more.
39. MLB The Show 18
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Sports (Baseball)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Sony
Publisher: Sony
40. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher: Obsidian Entertainment, Versus Evil
Synopsis: A god has gone rogue, and you must pursue him. The next chapter in the deep RPG puts you in the shoes of the captain of your own ship. Sailing into the uncharted archipelago region known as Deadfire, you find yourself on a deadly voyage of discovery and survival. Deadfire offers upgraded graphics, more customization and even greater choice, where the world changes based on your decisions.
