Whether you’re immersing yourself in into games such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 or roping your friends into playing Split Fiction, 2025 has already been a huge year for video games.
With new instalments in franchises including Sid Meier's Civilization and unique indie simulators such as Wanderstop all having been released in the last few months, there are plenty of exciting games to sink your teeth into while waiting for AAA titles such as MindsEye or Grand Theft Auto 6 to come out later this year.
But with so many highly-anticipated games still yet to come, here we take a look at some of the best and biggest games which have already been released in 2025.
13. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
Released in two parts, Don’t Nod’s Lost Records: Bloom and Rage left many players counting down the days until the second half of the game would be available. Following the story of Swann, Nora, Autumn, and Kat - and based on the narrative decisions the player makes - the entire game is now out on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. | Don't Nod
14. Rift of the NecroDancer
Rift of the NecroDancer is an indie rhythm game which has received largely positive reviews since its 2025 release. Developed by Brace Yourself Games and Tic Toc Games, and published by Klei Entertainment, it is a spin-off of Crypt of the NecroDancer which is available on PC and Nintendo Switch. | Brace Yourself Games / Tic Toc Games
15. Wanderstop
Another cosy indie game which has been receiving positive buzz in 2025 is Ivy Road’s Wanderstop. The cosy game follows a former warrior whose painful combat losses have led her to working in a tea shop in order to heal herself, with gameplay including a tea brewing system, farming and more. It is available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. | Ivy Road / Annapurna Interactive
16. Warriors: Abyss
The latest entry in the Japanese hack and slash series, Warriors: Abyss is a spin-off which pairs 1v1000 action with roguelite elements and an extensive roster of characters. Developed by Koei Tecmo, it is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. | Koei Tecmo