Every year, there are always a few excellent new games that get a little overshadowed. While the likes of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Donkey Kong Bananza and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach have enjoyed their (deserved) moment in the spotlight, plenty of great video games didn't get the same level of attention.
To ensure you don’t miss out on a must-play experiences released in 2025, I asked the Tom’s Guide staff to pick out their favorite games this year that you (probably) missed over the last 12 months. I got plenty of worthwhile suggestions from a game best described as Journey meets Tony Hawk, to an RPG that mixes a farming sim with fast-paced combat. There are games that will fit pretty much all personal tastes below.
