Top 10 Games Released in 2025 So Far

Hades II

Released September 25, 2025, Hades II delivers the next chapter in the acclaimed roguelike saga from Supergiant Games. You now follow Melinoë, sister of the original game’s hero, as she battles the Titan of Time, Chronos. Known for fluid combat, striking art style, top-tier music, and deep mythological themes, the game hit hard with both critics and players. On Steam alone, it boasts overwhelmingly positive reviews.

Anno 117: Pax Romana

For strategy lovers, Anno 117, released November 13, 2025, stands out. Built by Ubisoft Mainz, it revisits the Anno series with a fresh ancient-Rome setting. Players pick between guiding the Roman Empire or a Celtic kingdom, navigating power, economy, and culture. Critics responded well: the game got strong reviews and quickly became the fastest-selling entry in the series.

Cricket 26

Sports-game fans got something new in November: Cricket 26, released on November 19, 2025, from Big Ant Studios and publisher Nacon. Building on its predecessor, it features upgraded graphics with ray-tracing, dynamic weather effects, more realistic bowling and fielding animations, and even support for cricket-specific rules like the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method. While early user feedback mentions bugs and crashes, many reviewers still call it the most immersive cricket sim yet.

EA Sports FC 26

For global football (soccer) lovers, EA Sports FC 26 landed on September 26, 2025, bringing the yearly refreshed simulation from Electronic Arts (EA). Available across PC, consoles and Nintendo platforms, it continues the series’ legacy of detailed club/team management, realistic gameplay and broad accessibility.

Rugby League 26

Not everyone’s into cricket or soccer, and for them: Rugby League 26 dropped on July 17, 2025 (also from Big Ant Studios). It delivered updated rosters, polished gameplay, and both single-player and multiplayer modes. While perhaps not as internationally hyped, it filled an important niche for fans of rugby-based sports games.

Blades of Fire

A surprise entry from the studio behind Metroid Dread, Blades of Fire launched May 22, 2025 across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game mixes dark fantasy with action-adventure and “Souls-like” influences. You play a warrior who wields a magical hammer to battle a cursed queen whose power turns steel to stone. Although reviews were mixed and sales under-whelming, the ambition and atmosphere gave it a cult-appeal among fans of gritty fantasy games.

Where Winds Meet

Released November 14, 2025, Where Winds Meet dived into the rising interest in action-RPGs inspired by Wuxia (classic Chinese martial-arts) lore. Offering up open-world exploration, martial-arts combat, and a rich story rooted in China’s Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, the game has found favor among fans eager for fresh, culturally steeped RPG experiences.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

A familiar name for FPS fans, Black Ops 7 arrived November 13, 2025. It brings a new campaign set in 2035, the traditional multiplayer and zombie modes, plus new large-scale 20v20 skirmish maps alongside 6v6 maps. For players wanting a familiar CoD vibe with updated tech and fresh content, Black Ops 7 delivered.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

For fans of action and nostalgia, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment hit on November 6, 2025 (on Switch 2), fusing the epic world of The Legend of Zelda with the sweeping, hack-and-slash combat of Dynasty Warriors-style games. If you enjoy large-scale battles and familiar Hyrulean lore with a twist, this one stood out.

Sonic Rumble

For those into lighter, more arcade-y fun, Sonic Rumble launched November 5, 2025, across Windows and mobile platforms. A platformer/battle-style game from the legendary blue blur, it offered quick sessions, nostalgic vibes, and the kind of pick-up-and-play energy that fits well for casual or mobile-first gamers.