Our Top 5 Games of 2026 (So Far)
From a stunning Witcher 3 remaster to Wolverine, Yakuza, Resident Evil and a young James Bond — these are the five games that have defined 2026 for us so far.
2026 has been a monster year for games and we're only three quarters of the way through it. Between blockbuster exclusives, a survival horror icon returning home, and a spy finally getting the game he deserves, narrowing it down wasn't easy. But after a lot of late nights (and a few heated debates), here are the five games that have defined the year for us so far.
Each pick comes with its official trailer, so you can see exactly why it made the list.
#1 — The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered
Yes, a remaster sits at the top of a 2026 list — and we stand by it.
#1 PickThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered
One of the greatest RPGs ever made, rebuilt for the hardware it always deserved. Path-traced lighting turns Velen's swamps and Skellige's cliffs into something you'll stop and stare at, the reworked skill tree finally makes Geralt's builds feel as flexible as his contracts, and new finishers give every fight a little extra bite. Both Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine are included, and if you already own the game the upgrade is free. The best story in gaming, looking better than ever, for nothing? That's an easy number one. It's my all time favorite game hands down.
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#2 — Marvel's Wolverine
Insomniac let the claws out, and it shows.
#2 PickMarvel's Wolverine
After Spider-Man, we knew Insomniac could nail a hero — but Wolverine is a different animal. Combat is fast, brutal and personal, and building up berserker rage until Logan snaps is one of the most satisfying feelings in gaming this year. Liam McIntyre gives us a Logan who is tired, funny and dangerous all at once, and the globe trotting trip through Madripoor, Japan and the Canadian wilds keeps the story moving. It's the Wolverine game fans have wanted for nearly two decades, and it was worth every year of the wait.
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#3 — Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
Two stories, one box, and a whole lot of heart (and fists).
#3 PickYakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
Nobody balances street brawls and heartfelt drama like RGG Studio. Kiwami 3 brings Kiryu's Okinawa chapter up to modern standards running the Morning Glory orphanage by day, cracking skulls with the new Ryukyu weapon style by night and it's as warm and ridiculous as ever. Then Dark Ties flips the script and puts you in the shoes of Yoshitaka Mine, one of the series' most fascinating villains, with a sharp boxing style and a darker, more personal story. Not every change landed for every fan, but for us it's the best value package of the year.
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#4 — Resident Evil Requiem
Capcom took us back to Raccoon City — and we still haven't slept.
#4 PickResident Evil Requiem
Requiem is Resident Evil at its most confident. Grace Ashcroft's sections are pure, white knuckle survival horror, while Leon S. Kennedy's chapters crank up the action and being able to switch between first and third person means you can play it scared or play it cool. Walking back into the ruins of Raccoon City hits hard for long time fans, and the tension rarely lets up. Five million players jumped in within five days, and it's easy to see why.
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#5 — 007 First Light
Before he was 007, he was just James — and this is his story.
#5 Pick007 First Light
Who better to make a Bond game than the team behind Hitman? First Light tells the story of a young, cocky James Bond (Patrick Gibson) earning his double-O, and it absolutely nails the fantasy: slipping into places you shouldn't be, talking your way past guards, pulling out the perfect gadget at the perfect moment, then walking out in style. The freedom to tackle missions your own way makes every playthrough feel different. It's the best Bond game since GoldenEye — and yes, we know how big a statement that is.
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The Year Isn't Over Yet
With the holiday season on the way, this list could look very different by December — and we'll be back with our full Games of the Year when it does. Until then, these five are the ones we can't stop playing (or thinking about).
What's your top 5 so far? Did we miss your favorite? Let us know — we want to hear it.
