The close of the year traditionally brings a wave of retrospectives and rankings, and the gaming industry is no exception. Recent weeks have seen a flurry of “best of” lists highlighting the titles that left the deepest impression on both players and critics. Among the most prestigious of these is the annual year-in-review published by EDGE magazine.
Maintaining its long-standing tradition, EDGE has revealed its top 10 games of the year. While the editorial staff is known for occasionally making unconventional choices, this year’s roster feels like a definitive selection of the industry’s most compelling releases. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 secured the top spot, followed closely by the highly acclaimed Hades 2 and Blue Prince. The top five also includes Donkey Kong Bananza. The full list is as follows:
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Hades 2
- Blue Prince
- Donkey Kong Bananza
- Elden Ring Nightreign
- Lumines Arise
- Despelote
- Two Point Museum
- Absolum
- Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders
In addition to the main rankings, EDGE handed out awards across various categories, celebrating excellence in titles ranging from massive blockbusters to avant-garde experimental projects.
- Platform Game of the Year:
- PlayStation: Lumines Arise
- Xbox: Routine
- Nintendo: Hades 2
- PC: Spooky Express
- VR: Lumines Arise
- Best Audio: Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Best Visual Design: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Best Soundtrack: Lumines Arise
- Best Narrative Design: Despelote
- Best Performance: Jennifer English (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
- Studio of the Year: Sandfall Interactive
- Publisher of the Year: Raw Fury
Source: iXBT.games