Discover the Top-Ranked Video Games of 2024: Expert Picks Inside

Games that just missed the cut:

We are excited to share our collective list of the best games of 2022, but for those who didn’t quite make the cut. Below are the games that received plenty of votes but didn’t quite crack our top 50. Here are some amazing titles that you should definitely keep an eye on in the coming years:

RPGs and Action-Adventure Games

• Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail: An upcoming RPG with a unique storyline and engaging gameplay.
• Persona 3 Reload: A new spin on the classic Persona franchise with a fresh twist.
• Grunn: An action-packed adventure game with a focus on exploration and combat.
• SteamWorld Heist 2: The sequel to the popular action-strategy game, full of steampunk charm.

Strategy and Multiplayer Games

• League of Legends Season 14: A new season in the popular MOBA series.
• Teamfight Tactics set 12: Magic n’ Mayhem: Another exciting installment in the popular strategy game.
• NHL 25: An update to the popular ice hockey game.
• Webfishing: An arcade-style fishing game with a unique twist.

Indie Games

• Infinity Nikki: A critically acclaimed indie RPG with a unique art style.
• Diablo 4: The next installment in the popular action-RPG series.
• God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla: An upcoming action-adventure game in the God of War series.

Simulation and Sports Games

• Cat Quest 3: The third installment in the popular fantasy RPG series.
• Shapez 2: A popular puzzle game with a unique art style.
• Schim: A critically acclaimed indie game with a unique gameplay mechanic.
• Pokémon TCG Pocket: A digital version of the popular trading card game.
• Alan Wake 2: The Lake House: The sequel to the popular survival-horror game.

Other Notable Mentions

• Halo Infinite (third-person mode and Halo 2 update): An upcoming update to the popular first-person shooter.
• Galacticare: A critically acclaimed RPG with a unique art style.
• Phantasy: Shiro and the Coal Town: An upcoming game in the popular franchise.
• Phoenix Springs: A popular mobile game with a unique art style.
• Valorant Episode 8: Defiance: The latest update in the popular tactical first-person shooter.

Additional Games

• MLB The Show 24: An update to the popular baseball game.
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (campaign): The latest installment in the popular first-person shooter series.
• Mouthwashing: A unique puzzle game with a quirky art style.
• Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior: A critically acclaimed indie game with a unique art style.
• Monster Hunter Now 2024 updates: The latest updates to the popular action-RPG series.
• Regency Solitaire 2: The sequel to the popular casual game.
• Peglin: A critically acclaimed indie game with a unique art style.
• Rusty’s Retirement: A popular mobile game with a unique art style.
• EA Sports College Football 25: An update to the popular sports game.
• Echo Point Nova: A popular indie game with a unique gameplay mechanic.
• Children of the Sun: A critically acclaimed indie game with a unique art style.
• Riven: A popular indie game with a unique art style.
• Bakeru: A quirky mobile game with a unique art style.
• Still Wakes the Deep: A critically acclaimed indie game with a unique audio style.
• Dress to Impress (2024 update): A popular mobile game with a unique art style.
• Flock: A quirky mobile game with a unique art style.
• Straftat: A critically acclaimed indie game with a unique art style.
• Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster: A remastered version of the popular open-world game.
• Hollowbody: A unique mobile game with a quirky art style.
• Buckshot Roulette: A popular mobile game with a unique art style.
• Thronefall: A critically acclaimed indie game with a unique art style.
• Genshin Impact 5.0 (Natlan): The latest update to the popular action-RPG series.
• Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden: A critically acclaimed indie game with a unique art style.
• Manor Lords: A popular mobile game with a unique art style.
• One Button Bosses: A quirky mobile game with a unique art style.
• The Planet Crafter: A critically acclaimed indie game with a unique art style.
• Pro Cycling Manager 2024: An update to the popular sports game.
• TopSpin 2K25: A popular mobile game with a unique art style.
• Windowkill: A unique mobile game with a quirky art style.
• Closer the Distance: A critically acclaimed indie game with a unique audio style.
• Threshold: A popular mobile game with a unique art style.
• Devil Blade Reboot: A popular action-RPG with a unique art style.
• Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble: A quirky mobile game with a unique art style.
• Coral Island 1.0: A popular mobile game with a unique art style.
• Conscript: A unique mobile game with a quirky art style.