If you love playing single-player games, here are the top-rated games you can play. This list includes both new and upcoming single-player games to play this year.
- Scorn: This game has been in development for many years and recently received funding from Microsoft. The game, inspired by H.R. Giger, brings alliance arts and lands upon mystery. You can play this game on PC and Xbox Series X|S; it is scheduled to release on October 21.
- Valkyrie Elysium: As the name suggests, the game follows a character named Valkyrie, whose main purpose is to protect an already doomed world. RPG players would love this. You can get this game on November 11, and it is playable on PS4 and PS5.
- The Quarry: Released on June 16 this year, the game runs through a dark picture anthology and is incredibly stunning, similar to Until Dawn. The story is set up until dawn and involves horror, emotions, and good tension. You may find a loveable character who will be taken down by the bad guys. It is a quick-time event. You can play this game on PC and consoles, including Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and PS5. The game is available to download and play.
- Triangle Strategy: From the producer of Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler, this game features hardcore strategy gameplay and RPG elements with plenty of playable characters and a 20-skills system. The game’s art style looks quite similar to Octopath Traveler, which is good for the Nintendo Switch. The game was released on March 4 of this year.
- Pokemon Legends: Arceus is an open-world game with 3D graphics and a complex catching and battling system. With Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet coming, you should try this out on Switch. It was released on January 28 earlier this year.
- Cult of the Lamb: One of the most underrated games, this game combines elements of Animal Crossing and is more of an addictive game. Collecting items and offering a unique vibe, it was released on August 11 and is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, and Switch.
- Dying Light 2: Stay Human: A DLC game type, you will enjoy the open world with many things to do, from combat to just flesh and more. Released this year on February 4, 2022, on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
- SIFU: Expected to be awarded as the game of the year, this action-based game is incredibly challenging. Players have to learn and master it to complete it. SIFU has been updated with different modes and other options. Players who want a tight, challenging, fun brawler system with satisfying hit-blocking vibes and a great art style will love it. This game launched on February 8, 2022, on PC, PlayStation 4, and 5.
- New Tales From the Borderlands: A follow-up game from the Telltale series, this game continues with in-depth storytelling. Publisher Gearbox put a new developer alongside the original developer to make this game more fun to play. Available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch, the game was released on October 21.
- High on Life is a first-person shooter game from Squanch, the developer behind Rick and Morty and Justin. You will find this game a bit wacky, sci-fi, and quirky, with good touches of humour during gameplay. Check this game out on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. It was released on December 13 of this year.
- Gotham Knights: We’ve heard a lot about this game, and it has been in the news for almost two years. It is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S and will be released on October 21 this year.
- Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2: While not much is known about the most-awaited follow-up game to COD MW, it will have a single-player campaign. As always, it will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and 5. The game is scheduled to release on October 28.
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3: This JRPG game looks awesome within its sci-fi surroundings and has been available on Nintendo Switch since July 29, 2022.
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land: This is Kirby’s big, bold 3D adventure, featuring really fun gameplay concepts. You would love this unique skill set and cool boss battles. The game is available on Nintendo Switch and was first released on March 25 earlier this year.
- Stray is a single-player cat adventure game set in a dystopian future without humans, only robots. As a cat, you must solve puzzles and collect in-game items. You are going to love this simple game. Don’t miss it on your PC, PlayStation 4, and 5; the game was released on July 19 this year.
- Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga: Star Wars fans will love this; it continues the iconic series and now comes with a new spin. With lightsaber combat and a better third-person perspective, this game is immersive and features an open world to explore. If this isn’t on your radar, check it out on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, and Switch. The game was released on April 5, 2022.
- Bayonetta 3: After a long wait, this game is finally making its way to Switch and will be released on October 28. It features another playable character.
- A Plague Tale: Requiem: Explore a ravaged medieval world filled with dead rats, and you have to escape it with your brother Hugo. This game is a follow-up and supports PC, PS4, PS5, Switch (CLOUD), and Xbox Series X|S. It was released on October 18 this year.
- Evil West: At first glance, it looks like a mid-2000s action-packed game with horror elements, where you have to hunt zombies. It will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One, and it will be released on November 22, 2022.
- Ghostwire: Tokyo: You will enjoy this small open-world city with some strange quests. This includes fighting ghosts, and it’s different from anything you have ever played. This game has been available on PC and PS5 since March 25, 2022.
- Horizon Forbidden West: This release is a follow-up to Horizon Zero Dawn, playable on PS4 and PS5 since February 18. With a crazy storytelling standpoint and many gadgets to use, you have a big open world and in-depth side quests.
- Atomic Heart: This is an incredible mashup simulation style, including many things you haven’t seen anywhere. The game is expected to be released soon after multiple delays. It will be available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
- Callisto Protocol: An old-fashioned video game from the people behind the original Dead Space. This third-person survival horror game features stressful action and AAA production. It will be available from December 2 on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
- Elden Ring: A massive and compelling game. The open world makes this game quite explorable. Expect incredible combat and top-of-the-line character development. The game was released earlier this year, on February 25, and is available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and PS5.
- God of War Ragnarok: Fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel to the original God of War, and we can expect it to live up to expectations. More combat and higher stakes will be set for this game. Released on November 9 this year, it will be available on PS4 and PS5.
Hopefully, this list helps you decide what game to play this year. Are there any games you recommend? Share with us in the comment section below. Stay tuned for further updates in the future!