Best single-player games 2022: the top games for playing solo on console and PC

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Dive into the best single player games available right now for a gaming experience you’ll never forget. These are titles big and small that have managed to not only capture the imagination but they offer fresh narratives and gorgeous environments to get lost in.

It was not that long ago that it seemed like the largest publishers were giving up on the idea of single-player tites. And, though live-service games, multiplayer shooters, and battle royale games have all diverted plenty of gamers’ attention, great single-player games are still being made and are still being played.

And, that’s true regardless of what platform you’re on. No matter if you’re using a PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, or PS5, new and fantastic single-player titles are just a download away. You’ll find something exciting here including some of the best free games. So, read on to see what you’ve been missing and pick out that next exciting adventure.

If you’ve ever harboured a suspicion that the Viking life is for you (it’s hard not to when you keep getting Thor on those Marvel personality quizzes), then Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is probably the best chance you’re going to get to find out.  The Assassin’s Creed games tend to offer fantastic single player experiences and this latest entry is no different. In our review we awarded Assassin’s Creed Valhalla 3.5 stars, praising the game’s memorable protagonist Eivor who’ll be your primary company on your grand adventure through the Viking Age. 

The game is available on PC as well as both last and current-gen consoles, with some visual and performance enhancements for those on PS5 and Xbox Series X. 

Marvel’s Spider-Man made it to this list, so it’ll probably come as no surprise that its