The best games of 2025 really have been a treat, showing this has been a great year for gaming even if the cream of the crop haven't always been what we expected. Still, we've seen some of the best sports games in history light up annual releases, standing tall alongside what will be remembered as a stellar year for the best RPGs. Terrific indie gems (which you can read more about in our Indie Spotlight series) have been a constant as well. We've collected all our top scores and personal faves here to help keep track of 2025's best gaming, in an attempt to reduce in-office arguing.
The end of the year is almost here, but there's still plenty of exciting new games for 2025 that threaten to throw the list into turmoil at any moment, risking turning the mood around the coffee machine icy. Still, there's room to have your voice as well. While The Game Awards are still on the horizon, you can vote in our Golden Joystick Awards right now!
