Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
FromSoftware's landmark DLC expands the Lands Between with extraordinary new areas, bosses, and lore that rival the base game in scope and ambition.
The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is a masterpiece of environmental storytelling and challenging combat design. Every corner of the Shadow Realm hides secrets worth discovering, and the new boss roster stands among the best in the series.
Helldivers 2
Arrowhead's co-op shooter redefines the third-person action genre with its blend of tactical gameplay, hilarious friendly fire, and live-service storytelling.
Helldivers 2 is best enjoyed with friends, and its community-driven galactic war creates a sense of shared purpose that few live-service games achieve. Minor server issues at launch aside, this is essential co-op gaming.
Balatro
This indie poker roguelike is one of the most addictive games released in years, blending card game mechanics with roguelike progression in a uniquely satisfying way.
Balatro's genius lies in how it takes a familiar card game framework and twists it into something entirely new. The "just one more run" compulsion is real, and the depth of synergies rewards experimentation endlessly.
Dragon's Dogma 2
Capcom's long-awaited sequel delivers an expansive open world filled with emergent encounters, deep pawn mechanics, and memorable monster battles.
Dragon's Dogma 2 is a flawed masterpiece — its world feels genuinely alive, and the pawn system remains one of gaming's most creative companion mechanics. Performance issues on PC at launch hold it back slightly.
Hades II (Early Access)
Supergiant's follow-up to their acclaimed roguelike arrives in Early Access with more content, a new protagonist, and the same addictive loop that made the original legendary.
Even in Early Access, Hades II offers more polished content than most finished games. Melinoë is a compelling protagonist, and the expanded cast of Olympian gods brings fresh boon combinations to explore.
Tekken 8
Bandai Namco's flagship fighter returns with the most accessible yet deep entry in the series, featuring stunning visuals and a surprisingly emotional story mode.
Tekken 8 strikes an impressive balance between accessibility for newcomers and depth for veterans. The Heat System adds exciting risk-reward dynamics, and the roster is the most well-rounded in the franchise's history.
Helldivers 2
Arrowhead's co-op shooter redefines the third-person action genre with its blend of tactical gameplay and live-service storytelling.
Tekken 8
The most accessible yet deep entry in the series, featuring stunning visuals and a surprisingly emotional story mode.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
FromSoftware's landmark DLC expands the Lands Between with extraordinary new areas, bosses, and lore.
Dragon's Dogma 2
Capcom's long-awaited sequel delivers an expansive open world filled with emergent encounters and deep pawn mechanics.
Balatro
This indie poker roguelike is one of the most addictive games released in years, blending card game mechanics with roguelike progression.
Hades II (Early Access)
Supergiant's follow-up arrives in Early Access with more content, a new protagonist, and the same addictive loop that made the original legendary.