The best games of the year 2022

This year's five best games

We present this year’s five best games, compiled by our friends at [Nörd:igt].

Elden Ring

With world-building lore created in collaboration with George RR Martin, challenging boss fights as always in the Souls series, and Hidetaka Miyazaki’s overall handiwork, it’s only right that this game went GOTY!

God of War: Ragnarök

The direct sequel to the 2018 hit takes us further in the story of Kratos and his son Atreus on a long-awaited adventure with superior storytelling, game mechanics, design and general improvement from its predecessor.

Lost Ark

Even if South Korea’s Smilegate didn’t get a total hit in every mode, it’s still an admirable piece of craftsmanship considering how difficult it is to break into the MMO market among established long-runners.

Horizon: Forbidden West

Hunter warrior Aloy’s post-apocalyptic adventures continue in the sequel to 2017’s Zero Dawn in a beautiful visual masterpiece that expands both the story and the open world in which it takes place.

TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge

Double-dose retro nostalgia with a loving attention to detail for both the classic beat ’em up arcade genre and the 80s franchise it’s based on, with distinct characters and playstyles whether you want to be Leo, Don, Mikey or Rahp!