31. Horizon: Zero Dawn
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2020
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Guerrilla Games
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: Aloy has lived a sheltered life, but the hunter and archer is about to find out what the
world really holds. The future is lush with beautiful forests, grand mountains and clear
rivers. But the future is also filled with dangerous machines - machines that now roam
and seemingly control this vast world. The machines have the advantage, but Aloy has
the speed and intelligence to take them down. She will explore this world, the surviving
factions, ancient relics and mysterious buildings to find out how this world came to be -
and if there is any way to change it.
32. Ginga Force
Platform: PlayStation Network
US Release Year: 2020
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (SHMUP)
Developer: Qute
Publisher: Rising Star Games
33. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2020
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer), Strategy (Simulation), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Edelweiss
Publisher: Xseed Games
Synopsis: Up in the Lofty Realm of celestial, spoiled harvest goddess Sakuna lives in luxury - resting on the laurels of her parents. Down in the Lowly Realms, bandits chase a group of desperate humans to the edge of the cliff. Suddenly, a bridge is formed between the two realms and, in the chaos, a great explosion occurs, earning the ire of celestial ruler, Lady Kamuhitsuki. She exiles both parties to Hinoe Island, where Sakuna's parents once called home that has now become overrun by demons. Tasked with reclaiming the island, Sakuna will have to reclaim her birthright and learn how to farm - as well as fight - while her human companions will find new life after fleeing their war-torn land.
34. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2020
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer), Strategy (Simulation), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Edelweiss
Publisher: Xseed Games
Synopsis: Up in the Lofty Realm of celestial, spoiled harvest goddess Sakuna lives in luxury - resting on the laurels of her parents. Down in the Lowly Realms, bandits chase a group of desperate humans to the edge of the cliff. Suddenly, a bridge is formed between the two realms and, in the chaos, a great explosion occurs, earning the ire of celestial ruler, Lady Kamuhitsuki. She exiles both parties to Hinoe Island, where Sakuna's parents once called home that has now become overrun by demons. Tasked with reclaiming the island, Sakuna will have to reclaim her birthright and learn how to farm - as well as fight - while her human companions will find new life after fleeing their war-torn land.
35. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2020
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer), Strategy (Simulation), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Edelweiss
Publisher: Xseed Games
Synopsis: Up in the Lofty Realm of celestial, spoiled harvest goddess Sakuna lives in luxury - resting on the laurels of her parents. Down in the Lowly Realms, bandits chase a group of desperate humans to the edge of the cliff. Suddenly, a bridge is formed between the two realms and, in the chaos, a great explosion occurs, earning the ire of celestial ruler, Lady Kamuhitsuki. She exiles both parties to Hinoe Island, where Sakuna's parents once called home that has now become overrun by demons. Tasked with reclaiming the island, Sakuna will have to reclaim her birthright and learn how to farm - as well as fight - while her human companions will find new life after fleeing their war-torn land.
36. Demon's Souls
Platform: PlayStation 5
US Release Year: 2020
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Bluepoint Games, Japan Studios
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: Experience the original brutal combat and challenge in the game that started it all - rebuilt from the ground up for the next generation. Travel to the Kingdom of Boletaria, a once-prosperous land now beset by unspeakable creatures and ravenous demons. Meet the characters who still call this twisted land home, learn their stories - along with your own. Each foe may be more challenging than the last, but the rewards are worth it - each soul leading to better gear and stronger sorcery. Experience online combat (requires PS+ subscription) in both invasions and cooperative allies.
37. Boot Hill Heroes
Platform: Nintendo Network
US Release Year: 2020
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
Developer: Indie Game Developer
Publisher: Indie Game Developer
38. Torchlight III
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2020
Overall Rating: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Hack ‘n Slash)
Developer: Echtra
Publisher: Perfect World Entertainment
39. Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Platform: Nintendo Network
US Release Year: 2020
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Card Battle), Adventure (Visual Novel)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: CD Projekt Red Studio
Publisher: CD Projekt Red Studio
40. The Outer Worlds
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2020
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher: Private Division
Synopsis: During a journey on a colonist ship bound for the furthest reaches of the galaxy, you become lost in transit. Now, decades later, you finally make it to the Halcyon Colony, only to find the system embroiled in a deep conspiracy that threatens the entire colony. In true Obsidian fashion, Outer Worlds is a player-driven story RPG, where the choices you make affect not only you, but your companions and the world at large. Find a ship, recruit companions, explore the the settlements and other intriguing locations as you unravel the conspiracy. The new "flaw" system has the game track what you may not be good at - with offers that can both hinder and help your journey - while shaping a character that is unique to you.
