Though 2024 is only half over, some of the year’s best new video games have already been released, including hits like and .
Taking a look at the year so far, the best games are a mixture of old and new. Some of the best games are DLC, sequels, or remasters of existing titles.
However, 2024 has also presented many original titles that are some of the best of the year. Independent game publishers have had a good showing in 2024, releasing titles that have earned more praise on review sites than some AAA titles.
It’s refreshing to see that smaller game developers can crack the top 10 of the year (so far). Aside from representing both big and small studios, this year’s current top 10 games have also featured a refreshing mix of genres, so players have a wide variety of quality games to pick from, depending on their taste.
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