

Sometimes, you just need to kick back and relax, and that’s exactly what you get in PowerWash Simulator. Not every game needs to be about defeating enemies. It comes from Tango GameWorks, the studio behind The Evil Within series, though you shouldn’t expect to battle against scary monsters in Hi-Fi Rush. This action rhythm game pulls from games like Devil May Cry and even Rock Band to bring a unique mashup that surprised many players upon release. Hi-Fi Rush is easily the most stylish game in recent memory, with a vibrant comic book aesthetic, and equally as memorable gameplay. It epitomizes “one more” run, making it an easy choice for this list. With it being a roguelike, no two runs are the same, offering lots of variety each time you play. This top-down roguelike shooter sends players to various stages to defeat waves and waves of monsters to chase a high score. Out of all the games on this list, Vampire Survivors might be the one that’s hardest to put down. The story that unfolds is wild and unexpected, to say the least. In it, players must sift through footage across three films to uncover the mysteries of actress Marissa Marcel. It comes from Sam Barlow, the mastermind behind Her Story, and is regarded as one of the best games of 2022.

There isn’t anything quite like Immortality, an interactive narrative-driven game with standout performances.

But of course, the star of the show is the impressive, expansive setting of ancient Egypt, which offers detailed pyramids and other famous landmarks. Assassin’s Creed Origins stands out for many reasons, mainly being the first entry in the series to completely double down on RPG mechanics. The Assassin’s Creed series has oversaturated the market, but there’s no denying just how incredible the 2017 RPG installment is. Assassin’s Creed Origins takes players to ancient Egypt, offering compelling RPG gameplay that redefined the series.
