2020 | Metacritic User Score: 9.1 (20732 ratings) | Metascore: 83 (122 critic reviews)
 

The game is set in 1274 AD, right when the Mongolians invaded Japan and established their own empire on the island nation. The game revolves around a samurai named Jin Sakai who must protect Tsushima island from an invading army of Mongolian warriors. The developers at Sucker Punch Productions have created a beautiful world for players to explore, so you’ll want to make sure you keep an eye out for every collectible and easter egg!

2020 | Metacritic User Score: 8.9 (1779 ratings) | Metascore: 90 (based on 71 critic reviews)

Sequel of Ori And The Blind Forest, the game follows Ori on a new journey through the region of Niwen, with the story being narrated by the Spirit Tree that lives there. This platform adventure has been praised for its story, characters, visual design, and soundtrack, and it’s often included among video games considered works of art. It won “XBox Game Of The Year” at the Golden Joystick Awards 2020.

2015 | Metacritic User Score: 9.2 (18019 ratings) | Metascore: 92 (79 critic reviews)

With 260 Game of the Year Awards, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a dark fantasy adventure you don’t wanna miss. Your character, Geralt of Rivia, is a monster slayer known as Witcher. You’ll travel across different regions hunting monsters for a living and completing quests for people in exchange for rewards. With 36 different endings, depending on what choices you make during gameplay, there’s lots of replay value too!

2017 | Metacritic User Score: 8.7 (18927 ratings) | Metascore: 97 (109 critic reviews)

2020 | Metacritic User Score: 7.3 (2779 ratings) | Metascore: 80 (50 critic reviews)

Assassin’s Creed isn’t a franchise that needs much of an introduction. The series has been around for fifteen years now, and it’s one of the biggest names in single player gaming. Its latest installment, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, follows Eivor Varinsdottir, a male or female Viking warrior (depending on your choice) attempting to establish a new Viking clan in England.

2019 | Metacritic User Score: 7.3 (2415 ratings) | Metascore: 82 (63 critic reviews)
 

The game revolves around the Federal Bureau of Control, a secret government agency tasked with studying phenomena that violate the laws of reality. As Jesse Faden, the new Director, you’ll use your powerful abilities to defeat a deadly enemy known as the Hiss, which has invaded and corrupted reality. A sequel and a co-operative spin-off were announced in June 2021.

2020 | Metacritic User Score: 9.0 (753 ratings) | Metascore: 93 (48 critic reviews)

Hades is an action dungeon crawler game that gives players a lot of freedom in terms of experimentation. The main character, Zagreus, is the prince of the Underworld and the son of Hades and Persephone. Our goal is to help Zagreus escape from his cruel father and reach his mother in the mortal world. Players can learn and master skills however they want and choose whichever weapon to use and upgrade so long as they feel that it will help Zagreus progress further.

2018 | Metacritic User Score: 8.6 (1047 ratings) | Metascore: 92 (36 critic reviews)

Celeste is a platform video game that follows the story of Madeline, a young woman trying to climb the titular mountain and face her inner demons. Upon release, the game received universal acclaim and was largely considered one of the best single player games of 2018, especially for Madeline’s characterization that fans loved.

2018 | Metacritic User Score: 8.6 (19407 ratings) | Metascore: 97 (99 critic reviews)

2018 | Metacritic User Score: 6.5 (3451 ratings) | Metascore: 83 (86 critic reviews)
 

This highly acclaimed game by Ubisoft is set in ancient Greece during the Peloponnesian War between Sparta and Athens. You play as either Alexios or Kassandra, a mercenary embarking on an epic journey to become a legendary hero. Throughout the game, you’ll meet famous historical figures like Socrates and Leonidas. It’s got tons of side quests and collectibles to keep you busy for hours!

2019 | Metacritic User Score: 9.0 (4436 ratings) | Metascore: 91 (85 critic reviews)

There’s no denying that Resident Evil 2 is one of the most iconic one player games in the survival horror genre. The original game was released back in 1998 to critical acclaim, and it has been praised for its intense atmosphere, memorable characters, and sound design. More than 20 years later, Capcom has remade the game from scratch with new striking visuals and gameplay mechanics.

2015 | Metacritic User Score: 8.5 (5093 ratings) | Metascore: 92 (43 critic reviews)
 

I’ve been replaying this one right now! This spooky puzzle game’s story focuses on a child who falls into the Underground — a large realm inhabited by monsters — after wandering around Mount Ebott. They must find their way out of the Underground while encountering many obstacles along the way. The player can choose whether or not to spare enemies, which will affect the game’s ending.

2022 | Metacritic User Score: 7.9 (9669 ratings) | Metascore: 96 (84 critic reviews)

2018 | Metacritic User Score: 8.7 (8338 ratings) | Metascore: 87 (116 critic reviews)

2022 | Metacritic User Score: 5.4 (279 ratings) | Metascore: 85 (63 critic reviews)

2019 | Metacritic User Score: 8.5 (4851 ratings) | Metascore: 90 (76 critic reviews)

2020 | Metacritic User Score: 7.7 (841 ratings) | Metascore: 84 (22 critic reviews)

2016 | Metacritic User Score: 8.8 (16258 reviews) | Metascore: 93 (113 critic reviews)

2020 | Metacritic User Score: 8.1 (7669 ratings) | Metascore: 87 (126 critic reviews)

2017 | Metacritic User Score: 8.3 (814 ratings) | Metascore: 88 (65 critic reviews)

2015 | Metacritic User Score: 8.2 (6197 ratings) | Metascore: 93 (86 critic reviews)

2014 | Metacritic User Score: 9.2 (18449 ratings) | Metascore: 95 (70 critic reviews)

2011 | Metacritic User Score: 9.1 (8781 ratings) | Metascore: 95 (52 critic reviews)

2021 | Metacritic User Score: 8.6 (2516 ratings) | Metascore: 88 (124 critic reviews)

2017 | Metacritic User Score: 9.0 (1798 ratings) | Metascore: 90 (27 critic reviews)

2004 | Metacritic User Score: 9.2 (12340 ratings) | Metascore: 96 (81 critic reviews)

2011 | Metacritic User Score: 8.4 (12411 ratings) | Metascore: 94 (32 critic reviews)

2018 | Metacritic User Score: 7.8 (266 ratings) | Metascore: 87 (31 critic reviews)

2015 | Metacritic User Score: 8.0 (1862 ratings) | Metascore: 88 (55 critic reviews)

2019 | Metacritic User Score: 7.6 (3888 ratings) | Metascore: 79 (70 critic reviews)

2019 | Metacritic User Score: 8.0 (1480 ratings) | Metascore: 85 (77 critic reviews)

2022 | Metacritic User Score: 8.1 (261 ratings) | Metascore: 82 (62 critic reviews)

2020 | Metacritic User Score: 8.5 (3519 ratings) | Metascore: 95 (71 critic reviews)

2022 | Metacritic User Score: 8.2 (3421 ratings) | Metascore: 83 (116 critic reviews)

2009 | Metacritic User Score: 7.6 | Metascore: 81

2017 | Metacritic User Score: 7.2 (3149 ratings) | Metascore: 81 (63 critic reviews)

2019 | Metacritic User Score: 8.4 (1256 ratings) | Metascore: 86 (106 critic reviews)

2018 | Metacritic User Score: 9.1 (21254 ratings) | Metascore: 94 (118 critic reviews)

2017 | Metacritic User Score: 8.4 (11790 ratings) | Metascore: 89 (115 critic reviews)

2017 | Metacritic User Score: 8.9 (6927 ratings) | Metascore: 97 (113 critic reviews)

2020 | Metacritic User Score: 8.9 (3755 ratings) | Metascore: 87 (48 critic reviews)

2017 | Metacritic User Score: 8.9 (4390 ratings) | Metascore: 88 (101 critic reviews)

2019 | Metacritic User Score: 8.6 (161 ratings) | Metascore: 82 (11 critic reviews)

2021 | Metacritic User Score: 8.0 (290 ratings) | Metascore: 84 (35 critic reviews)

2021 | Metacritic User Score: 7.3 (915 ratings) | Metascore: 89 (36 critic reviews)

2022 | Metacritic User Score: 4.9 (3605 ratings) | Metascore: 76 (62 critic reviews)

2021 | Metacritic User Score: 8.7 (76 ratings) | Metascore: 77 (25 critic reviews)

2019 | Metacritic User Score: 7.4 (18261 ratings) | Metascore: 82 (111 critic reviews)

2019 | Metacritic User Score: 7.7 (222 ratings) | Metascore: 82 (8 critic reviews)