2020 was a huge year for gaming, with a number of great titles released, including: Animal Crossing: New Horizonsremake resident evil 3and Final Fantasy 7 Remake. It was also the year that PS5 and Xbox Series X/S were released. It's been a big year for gaming, and it's been a bad year globally due to the pandemic. That said, the new consoles helped pave the way for the next five years of gaming.
Some years have been better than others, but overall, the last five years (2021-2025) have presented players with a wide variety of masterpieces. The selection is varied so that no genre stands out. Otherwise, this could be a list of the best RPGs, for example. It should also reach at least a score of 90 on various comprehensive review sites, indicating that it has almost reached or outright masterpiece status in the minds of many players.
Baldur's Gate 3
The best tactical turn-based RPG
Baldur's Gate 3 It gives fans of turn-based RPGs a lot of opportunities to work with, making it a compelling game they'll want to replay over and over again. Character customization is top-notch and offers two ways to customize your character, including the option to choose from named characters.
Combat is both simple and complex, giving players a variety of ways to approach difficult encounters even on the easiest settings. The branching stories and characters are a fan favorite among party members, NPCs, and even some villains.
Elden Ring
Challenging action RPG
FromSoftware proved that it had more to offer in the Soulslike genre upon release. Elden Ring. The game was the first fully open-world Soulslike game to give players the opportunity to tackle challenges in any order they wish. While it's still a brutally difficult action RPG, at least players can level up and find loot in larger areas before chasing the next boss.
Multiplayer was also a great addition to the game, as players could explore cooperatively with two other people online. Perhaps the most interesting feature is Torrent, a double jumping horse. That's because most pieces in the game aren't very flexible.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Creative action adventure game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Many assets from the previous work were reused. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildBut the Hyrule version is just as fascinating. Players can now explore the sky islands above Hyrule and a massive underground open world area that's unnervingly vast for an action-adventure game.
The coolest new feature allowed players to customize their weapons and build vehicles to cruise around. Players could drive on land, sail on water, and fly through the air, and it all felt incredibly well designed. Plus, the game now runs better on Switch 2.
hades 2
A roguelike that anyone can enjoy
hades 2
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hades 2 is the first sequel made by Supergiant Games, and it was a success. It's not necessarily better than its predecessor, but it exists on a different level and is one of the most engaging and engaging roguelikes ever made.
As Melinoe, players can fight in the underworld or above ground to face the enemies of Mount Olympus. Both areas were reflected in the story, giving players more levels to explore and bosses to conquer. It's a great roguelike to start with, thanks to the upgrade system and God Mode waiting for further support.
Astrobot
Platform game for all ages
Astro Bot, a series of characters, has been around since 2013 and is usually relegated to small adventures demonstrating specific PlayStation products. 2024 Astrobot Entry was the first full-fledged console game with tons of worlds to explore and full platforming in 3D.
It's an amazing platformer that does several things better than the best 3D. mario From the game’s level design to power-ups. It's also a fun homage to PlayStation's 30 years as a brand, with plenty of fun cameos, including Kratos. god of war To the more obscure Mister Mosquito in his PS2 adventures.
resident evil 4
Classic horror reborn
resident evil 4 It was released for GameCube and PS2 in 2005 and was a hit. The remake played it safe, but it proved there's reason not to mess with perfection. It still works as a scary and exciting horror game.
The third-person shooting is also great, as players can purchase and customize a variety of weapons, from pistols to shotguns and sniper rifles. it raised the level resident evil franchise, and between the original game and this remake, it's some of the most compelling horror games ever made.
Forza Horizon 5
beautiful racing game
forza horizon The series continues to excel, with Forza Horizon 5 being another excellent entry. In this game set in Mexico, players are free to participate in races if they wish, alone or with friends online.
But there's also a completely unique open world to explore. It's as beautiful and expansive as any other open world experience. Ghost of Tsushima to Red Dead Redemption 2. What's more, PS5 players have been given the chance to play in 2025 thanks to the port, which some might argue is better than the exclusive racing series. Gran Turismo.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
A challenging metroidvania
Hollow Knight: Silksong It took a long time to come out, but now that it's out, fans agree it was worth the wait. Some people may find it too difficult in various areas, but I still felt compelled to play it. As a Metroidvania, there is nothing quite like it on any system except the previous entries.
It's massive, the combat is smooth, the hand-drawn visuals are out of this world, and it's filled with adorable and bizarre NPCs that are some of the best work in the industry.
