
A great ongoing game is one that doesn't rest on its laurels, but pumps out generous updates to keep its players happy to come back for more. That doesn't just mean live-service games, though – it also includes Early Access games and titles with extensive post-release support. We've seen quite a lot of games adopt this approach over the last year, which we're all for, but which ones are truly at the top?

GamesRadar+ presents Year in Review: The Best of 2025, our coverage of all the unforgettable games, movies, TV, hardware, and comics released during the last 12 months. Throughout December, we’re looking back at the very best of 2025, so be sure to check in across the month for new lists, interviews, features, and retrospectives as we guide you through the best the past year had to offer.