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The best games of 2023
Ranked by rating across the catalog.
2023 gave players a range worth remembering — open-world sequels that handed you land and sky and stepped back, remakes that rebuilt survival horror for modern hardware without losing the original's edge, and smaller games built with just as much care. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Resident Evil 4, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and half a dozen more made the year feel genuinely well-stocked across strategy, platforming, puzzles, and action.
Best games of 2023
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
An open-world sequel across Hyrule's land and skies, fueled by your imagination.
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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
A spy-thriller expansion: the President's shuttle is down over Night City's deadliest district — only you can help.
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Resident Evil 4
A remake of the 2005 original that preserves its essence while rebuilding it for modern survival horror.
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Mom got stuck in the washing machine
A first-person adult comedy built around one absurd domestic premise — explore the house, find all the secrets.
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Octopath Traveler 2
A standalone RPG entry fusing retro pixel art with 3D graphics across a brand-new story and cast.
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Afterimage
A platformer set in Engardin — volcanoes, canyons, deep seas, and a tower that soars into the clouds.
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Quake II: Enhanced Edition
The authentic, enhanced, and complete version of id Software's 1997 sci-fi shooter.
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Snakebird Complete
Two Snakebird puzzle games in one package — hit classic Snakebird plus Snakebird Primer.
Frequently asked
What is the best game of 2023?
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom tops this list, offering an open-world adventure across Hyrule's land and skies with broad player freedom. Resident Evil 4 and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty are close runners-up.
Is Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty worth playing if I haven't finished the base game?
Phantom Liberty is an expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 set within Night City, so playing through — or being well into — the base game first is recommended before tackling its spy-thriller storyline.
Where should I start with the Octopath Traveler series?
Octopath Traveler 2 is a brand-new entry in the series with its own story, so it works as a starting point. It uses the same HD-2D style as the original, but no prior knowledge of the first game is needed.