The best video games of 2022 so far

Now that 2022 is behind us, it's time to reflect on our favorite games that were released over the course of the year. While 2022 was, like its two preceding years, still marred by game delays and hardware shortages, we have a massive and diverse selection of games to celebrate from the last 12 months. 

Whether you're talking indie darlings, triple-A blockbusters, or anything in between, 2022 delivered several remarkable new experiences, including some that will likely define their respective genres for years to come.

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We've selected and ranked our picks for the best releases of the year, detailing why these games are must-plays. 

Marvel Snap

While the cards adorned with popular Marvel characters might be what attracts players to Marvel Snap, the engaging fast-paced gameplay is what causes them to stick around. Matches are short and sweet, condensing all the fun and complexity of larger deck-builders into an efficient mobile package. 

And every game is different: The cards you draw, the locations you play them at, and the skills of your opponent make every moment unique. While Marvel Snap is a free game, beautiful card illustrations and animations ensure it never feels cheap. 

With monthly season passes and a steady rollout of new cards, Marvel Snap isn’t just one of the best games this year: It’s one people will be playing for a long time.

A Plague Tale: Requiem

It is a horror-action survival game that follows the story of American siblings searching for a cure for a blood disease. The game is available on Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. 

Marvel's Midnight Suns

Marvel's Midnight Suns is a tactical role-playing game developed by Firaxis Games in collaboration with Marvel Games. The game was released on December 2 for Windows, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Elden Ring

The Elden Ring has sold nearly 18 million copies since its launch in February, becoming the fastest-selling game for the publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment. 

It is an action role-playing game in which players control a character on a journey to repair the Elden Ring and become the new lord of the ring.

You can play this game on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

God of War Ragnarok

If you own a PS5 then God of War Ragnarok is a must have. This game has set new standards for action games. The game was supposed to release back in 2021, but due to development delays, it finally released in November 2022. 

So far, the game has received positive responses from both gamers and critics.

Gran Turismo 7

It is a racing simulation video game developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game has received positive reviews from critics and gamers for its graphics and gameplay. 

Available only for PS4 and PS5, it’s the first multi-console installment in the series.

Stray

The Stray is a third-person adventure game which follows the story of a cat who falls into a city populated by mutant bacteria, robots, and machines. 

Throughout the game, the player must evade obstacles and survive. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Windows.

Bayonetta 3

Bayonetta 3 is one of the most loved action-adventure games. The game follows an angel-hunting witch who must face man-made bioweapons that could destroy the multiverse. 

The game is exclusively available on Nintendo Switch.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

The COD is available on PC, Xbox, and Sony PS and it has everything that you expect from the COD franchise - be it realistic weapons or military tactics. 

The game offers single-player mode along with multiplayer mode.

The Callisto Protocol

It is a survival horror action game developed by Striking Distance Studios and published by Krafton. The game follows the story of Jacob who is sent to a prison facility to fight against infected prisoners.

The game is released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S