Top 20 Video Games of 2025: From Hades 2 to Sektori, the Best Games of the Year
still an excellent game, with a seemingly endless amount of content and improvements on the original in almost every respect. The new setting in a biodome like environment inhabited by prehistoric creatures is a great addition but the new minuscule miscreants are the true stars of the show.
14. Hellboy: Jericho Menace
PlayStation 5 and PC
Gaming adaptations of popular movies and comic books can often be hit or miss, but Hellboy: Jericho Menace has definitely hit the mark. This game captures the essence of the Hellboy universe with its dark, gothic atmosphere and intriguing storyline. Players take on the role of Hellboy himself, battling against various supernatural threats in a series of action-packed missions. The combat system is smooth and satisfying, with a variety of weapons and abilities at the player’s disposal. The game also features stunning visuals and an immersive sound design that adds to the overall experience.
13. Bloodlines 2
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC
The long-awaited sequel to the cult classic Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines has finally arrived, and it does not disappoint. Bloodlines 2 offers players a deep and engaging narrative set in a dark and gritty vampire underworld. The game allows for extensive character customization and choice-driven gameplay, where every decision made by the player will have consequences on the game world and story. With its intriguing characters, complex moral dilemmas, and richly detailed world, Bloodlines 2 is a must-play for any fan of role-playing games.
12. Ghostwire
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S
From the creators of The Evil Within series comes Ghostwire, a supernatural action-adventure game set in a haunting version of Tokyo. Players take on the role of a mysterious protagonist with supernatural abilities, investigating the disappearance of the city’s inhabitants and battling malevolent spirits along the way. The game features a unique blend of exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving, with a tense atmosphere that keeps players on edge throughout. With its striking visuals, innovative gameplay mechanics, and intriguing storyline, Ghostwire is a standout title of 2025.
11. Sektori
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S
Closing out our top 20 list is Sektori, a cyberpunk stealth-action game that puts players in the role of a skilled covert operative in a dystopian future. With its blend of stealth, combat, and hacking gameplay elements, Sektori offers a thrilling and immersive experience that challenges players to outsmart their enemies and unravel a web of corporate intrigue. The game features a richly detailed open world, with multiple paths to explore and a variety of missions to complete. With its engaging storyline, tense gameplay, and stylish cyberpunk aesthetic, Sektori is a standout title that showcases the best of the cyberpunk genre in gaming.