It’s no secret that 2022 is off to a raucous start with multiple game of the year contenders hitting within the first couple of months of the year. Even with highly-rated hits like Elden Ring, Dying Light 2, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and Horizon Forbidden West building the foundation of exceptional games of the year, there’s a lot still yet to release. This list will be your guide to every gaming experience Game Informer considers a must-play in 2022, encompassing the best games you can play on platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC, among others.

Below you’ll find a list of the top-scoring games of 2021, beginning with the top scorer and going down. Any game that scores between a 10 and an 8.5 makes the cut. Each entry also features a small blurb and a link to the full review. We’ll update the list with eligible titles as the year progresses, so be sure to bookmark this page if you ever need recommendations on what to play next. Have fun!

10

Elden Ring

From Software’s dark fantasy action RPG offers up an incredible, unforgettable adventure. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC

Release Date:
February 25, 2022

9.75

Tunic

Tunic is a wonderous adventure replete with mystery, discovery, and heart. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC

Release Date:

March 16, 2022 (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC), September 27, 2022 (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4)

9.5

Dying Light 2 Stay Human

Techland has crafted a monster of a sequel that is bigger and better in almost every way. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC

Release Date:

February 4, 2022 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC), TBA (Switch)

Neon White

Neon White isn’t just one of the best games of the year, it also speaks to a highly specific audience many just don’t anymore. Read review

Platforms: Switch, PC

Release Date:
June 16, 2022

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands

Gearbox’s latest looter shooter is the studio’s best effort yet. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC

Release Date:
March 25, 2022

9.25

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

Endwalker caps off a story over a decade in the making in spectacular fashion and cements it as one of the series’ best entries. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, Mac

Release Date:
December 7, 2021

Horizon Forbidden West

Zero Dawn was a great proof of concept, but Forbidden West shows Guerrilla Games still has plenty of thought-provoking and compelling places to take Aloy’s adventures. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4

Release Date:
February 18, 2022

Norco

Norco feels like a precious relic from the Golden Age of point-and-click adventures, propped up by some of the best surrealist storytelling in recent memory. Read review

Platforms: PC

Release Date:
March 24, 2022

9

Citizen Sleeper

A refreshing take on the cyberpunk genre, both in narrative and gameplay. Read review

Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC

Release Date:
May 5, 2022

Destiny 2: The Witch Queen

Bungie has crafted an excellent expansion, but it is squarely targeted at its most fervent players. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC

Release Date:
February 22, 2022

Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Kirby’s first 3D adventure is stellar, using a variety of abilities, locations, rewards, and new gimmicks to keep things fresh and exciting throughout. Read review

Platforms: Switch

Release Date:
March 25, 2022

Rogue Legacy 2

Rogue Legacy 2 expands almost every aspect of the original, offering a bigger, and better rogue-lite experience. Read review

Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC

Release Date:
April 28, 2022

8.75

Gran Turismo 7

Gran Turismo 7 serves as a showcase for Polyphony Digital’s love of automobile and racing culture, and delivers one of the best racing experiences on the market today. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4

Release Date:
March 4, 2022

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Pokémon Legends: Arceus charts an exciting new direction for the series, while still maintaining many of the core tenets that made Game Freak’s franchise so beloved in the first place. Read review

Platforms: Switch

Release Date:
January 28, 2022

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge

Shredder’s Revenge is a raucously fun throwback that recaptures the glory days of TMNT brawlers. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC

Release Date:
June 16, 2022

8.5

Diablo Immortal

Diablo Immortal is a great translation of the Diablo formula for mobile devices, but certain monetization decisions sully an otherwise excellent experience. Read review

Platforms: PC, iOS, Android

Release Date:

June 2, 2022 (iOS, Android), 2022 (PC)

Loot River

Its roguelike structure can be taxing, but Loot River is a hard-to-put-down loop of puzzle-solving traversal and intense combat. Read review

Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC

Release Date:
May 3, 2022

Mini Motorways

Mini Motorways is a fun fusion of the city-building simulation and puzzle genres. Read review

Platforms: Switch, PC, Mac, iOS

Release Date:

September 19, 2019 (iOS), July 20, 2021 (PC, Mac), May 11, 2022 (Switch)

MLB The Show 22

Sony’s yearly baseball game continues to perform well on the field and finds new ways to deliver excitement within the single-player and online spaces. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch

Release Date:
April 5, 2022

Sonic Origins

Sonic Origins sets out to deliver the best way to play these four beloved titles, and for the most part, it accomplishes that mission. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC

Release Date:
June 23, 2022

The Quarry

Supermassive Games finds its horror stride again and delivers a gripping experience with choices galore. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC

Release Date:
June 10, 2022

Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong

Player choice is propped up in fun and challenging ways within conversations and crime scene investigations. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC

Release Date:
May 19, 2022

Weird West

This action RPG subverts expectations, twisting well-trodden cowboy tropes into dark fantasy vignettes brought to life by sandbox simulations. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC

Release Date:
March 31, 2022

Young Souls

Young Souls may not shatter the mold for beat ’em ups, but its well-designed combat and impressive presentation make it a stand-out. Read review

Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, Stadia, PC

Release Date:

August 17, 2021 (Stadia), March 10, 2022 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)

 

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