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.
21. South of Midnight
A dark modern folktale, South of Midnight is a narrative adventure game from developer Compulsion Games which has received mostly positive reviews since its release in April. Published by Xbox Game Studios, it is a coming of age story which follows protagonist Hazel as she is pulled into a Southern Gothic world where fantasy and reality are intertwined. Hazel must journey through the new world, confronting creatures from folklore, to find her mother. Utilising Compulsion’s signature stop-motion style, the game features unique visuals and is out on PC and Xbox Series X/S. | Compulsion Games / Xbox Game Studios
22. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Released to critical acclaim in April, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive, which sees players explore a fantasy world inspired by Belle Époque France. Once a year the Paintress awakes from sleep to paint a cursed number on her monolith which will see everyone that age turn to smoke and fade away. With unique real-time mechanics, the game follows a group of Expeditioners in their final year as they look to break the Paintress’ cycle. It is available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. | Sandfall Interactive/ Kepler Interactive
23. MotoGP 25
With MotoGP 25 you can step into the boots of your favourite riders and take on exciting challenges or train in new disciplines with Race Off mode. In addition, you can choose either a realistic experience with Pro mode, or a more relaxed approach with Arcade Mode. The Milestone-developed game is available on Playstation, Xbox, PC and Nintendo Switch. | Milestone
24. The Midnight Walk
In dark fantasy adventure game The Midnight Walk you play as The Burnt One, who befriends a lost lantern named Potboy. Together you must use his flame to light your way on your journey through a world full of both wonder and horror. With assets within the game first made from clay and then scanned into the game, it features stop-motion style animation and unique characters, receiving positive reviews from critics upon its release in May. Developed by Gothenburg-based studio MoonHood and published by Fast Travel Games, you can play The Midnight Walk on PS5 and PC. | MoonHood / Fast Travel Games