A somber, sprawling literary achievement that proves the isometric CRPG never truly died; it just needed better writing and a pause button.

A beautifully concise action-adventure that blends classic Zelda dungeon design with light Souls-like combat. You play a crow reaping souls. It is charming, polished, and perfectly paced.

The undisputed king of modern Metroidvanias. It hides a punishing, Souls-like difficulty curve behind gorgeous hand-drawn art, demanding both patience and precision to uncover its tragic secrets.

The definitive way to experience the Capital Wasteland. The expansions range from tedious shooting galleries to atmospheric masterpieces, but the core journey of exploration remains unmatched.

A masterclass in atmosphere hampered by aging joints. It offers the ultimate freedom to wander and destroy, even if the writing lacks nuance and the gunplay relies on the tactical pause of VATS.

A stunningly animated roguelite that prioritizes heart over hardcore mechanics. It succeeds by making you care deeply about the family you play as, even if the combat loop eventually wears thin.

A masterclass in roguelike deck-building that creates a dangerous, time-devouring loop. It offers the highs of god-like power and the crushing lows of mathematically impossible situations.

A massive, slow-burn biker epic that demands patience but rewards it with a surprisingly heartfelt story and the most terrifying zombie crowd technology in gaming.

A stunning, chaotic playground of rural destruction that balances arcade-style fun with a genuinely chilling narrative about a doomsday cult taking over the American heartland.

The Wolf Among Us is a stylish, neon-soaked noir masterpiece. It is Telltale's finest narrative achievement, using the "Big Bad Wolf" persona to tell a gritty story of reformation and murder.