10. Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Super Mario Bros. Wonder brought 2D Mario games back from the dead. With more playable characters, hidden challenge levels, and new wonder flower mechanics, this game added fresh multiplayer gameplay that captivated players. (Metacritic score: 92)
9. Cocoon
Cocoon is a completely new style of puzzle game that uses a unique mechanic. With mind-bending puzzles and hidden meta puzzles, this indie game stood out as one of the best this year. (Metacritic score: 92)
8. Slay the Princess
Slay the Princess drew people in with its beautiful pencil style. This game takes players to disturbing places and leaves them thinking about it long after they put it down. (Metacritic score: 92)
7. Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed
This DLC is almost as long as the main game. Future Redeemed tightened up everything from the base game and provided players with a satisfying ending to the trilogy. (Metacritic score: 92)
6. Street Fighter 6
Street Fighter 6 emerged as the best fighting game of the year. With an incredible cast of characters and a new hub world, this game is a must-play for both competitive and casual players. (Metacritic score: 92)
5. Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2 drastically improves on the first game with better visuals, an improved story, and new dual protagonists. This survival horror game was released at the perfect time, right next to Halloween. (Metacritic score: 93)
4. Resident Evil 4 Remake
The remake of Resident Evil 4 made an already beloved game even better. With improvements to combat, gameplay, and graphics, this remake feels like a new game in every way. (Metacritic score: 93)
3. Metroid Prime Remastered
Metroid Prime Remastered gave people a chance to play one of the best games in the series on a new platform. This game has been highly anticipated for years and is a must-play for fans. (Metacritic score: 94)
2. Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 reinvented RPGs and brought Dungeons and Dragons into the mainstream. With branching storylines and fun combat, this game kept players engaged and talking about it months later. (Metacritic score: 96)
1. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Tears of the Kingdom improved on the already incredible formula of Breath of the Wild. With all-new mechanics and expansive world-building, this game took the internet by storm. (Metacritic score: 96)
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