1. Metroid Dread
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, 2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Nintendo, MercurySteam
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The first 2D Metroid adventure in over 19 years sees Samus Aran travel to the planet ZDR, investigating a mysterious signal sent by the Galactic Federation only to come face-to-face to an alien species long thought extinct, the Chozo. Finding herself deep within the depths of ZDR, Samus will have to battle enemies both alien and mechanical, as an army of E.M.M.I. robots have been turned into the scourge of the planet. More agile than ever, Samus will have to explore this planet for new skills and powers, as well as backtrack to discover newly-accessible areas for even bigger boosts. The journey will not be easy, but Samus has never been one to back down.
2. The Last of Us Part II
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2020
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Stealth, Third-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: Five years after the events of The Last of Us, Ellie and Joel find themselves in a thriving community of survivors in Jackson, Wyoming. Even with the looming threat of evolved infected and other, dangerous survivors, they have found some peace and stability. But one, violent event changes everything and Ellie sets off on a journey of vengeance against those responsible - a journey that will take its toll both physically and emotionally, with deep moral implications. A broad variety of weapons, crafting items, skills and upgrades lets you personalize your play style as the game takes you from Wyoming to Seattle.
3. Hitman 3
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: IO Interactive
Publisher: IO Interactive
Synopsis: Agent 47 returns in a globe-trotting adventure, a new sandbox experience that closes out the World of Assassination Trilogy. With more freedom than ever, powered by IO Interactive's award-winning Glacier technology, the immersive world have never offered more choice and playability. New Elusive Targets will challenge the most veteran players while Escalation Contracts add unique parameters to provide a few complications - and put your skills to the test.
4. Final Fantasy VI
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2020
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
5. Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2023
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: RP
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
6. Guilty Parade
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Adventure (Visual Novel)
Developer: Nozori Games
Publisher: Nozori Games
7. Hitman 3
Platform: PlayStation 5
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: IO Interactive
Publisher: IO Interactive
Synopsis: Agent 47 returns in a globe-trotting adventure, a new sandbox experience that closes out the World of Assassination Trilogy. With more freedom than ever, powered by IO Interactive's award-winning Glacier technology, the immersive world have never offered more choice and playability. New Elusive Targets will challenge the most veteran players while Escalation Contracts add unique parameters to provide a few complications - and put your skills to the test.
8. Control
Platform: PlayStation 5
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Remedy Entertainment
Publisher: 505 Games
Synopsis: A highly secretive organization in New York finds itself under siege by an otherworldly force. You find yourself forcibly assigned as the new director as you struggle to regain control. A sprawling building in New York opens to a vast, diverse world - and you will have to combine supernatural abilities with upgrades to navigate this shifting reality. Your powers can be used to affect the environment and architecture around you - utilize your powers to destroy or manipulate and turn the tide.
9. Untitled Goose Game
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2020
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Simulation), Casual
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: House House
Publisher: iam8bit, House House
Synopsis: Australian studio House House presents a very physical copy of the ultimate stealth-action-sandbox experience where you terrify a small town as very nosy and noisy goose. Honk your way though backyards, gardens, shops and more - no hat is safe, no prank too annoying in this highly acclaimed game.
10. Wasteland 3
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2020
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: InXile Entertainment
Publisher: InXile Entertainment, Deep Silver
Synopsis: A lone desert ranger, fighting for the survival of Arizona, heeds the call of the self-proclaimed Colorado Patriarch or radios, promising much-needed aid in exchange for help putting down his ambitious, bloodthirsty children. Trading desert desolation for frozen mountaintops, the ranger must start from scratch, building a base, finding snow-worthy vehicles, recruiting help and fighting across the vast wilderness. But who can he trust in this cold land? With corruption, warring factions, insane cultists, cutthroat gangs and deadly sibling rivalry it's going to take everything in your power just to survive... but Arizona is worth it. Deep customization, a new dynamic dialogue system (with full voice-over) and complex story await.
