What Is the Best Video Game? It Depends Entirely on You

There is no single “best” video game. The “best” game is entirely subjective, defined by your personal tastes, platform, and what you value in interactive entertainment.

How to Find Your Best Game

Ask yourself:

• Genre Preference: FPS, RPG, Strategy, Sim, Platformer, Horror, Puzzle, Sports, Racing, Immersive Sim?
• Platform: PC (Steam, Epic, GOG), PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Mobile, Cloud?
• Playstyle: Single‑player narrative, Competitive Multiplayer, Co‑op, Sandbox/Creative, Roguelike, Relaxing/Cozy?
• Time Investment: 5‑hour campaign, 100‑hour RPG, Infinite replayability?
• Budget: Free‑to‑play, $70 AAA, Indie ($10–30), Subscription (Game Pass/PS Plus)?

Top Discovery Resources

• Metacritic / OpenCritic: Aggregated critic & user scores. Filter by platform/genre/year.
• Steam: Tags, Curators, “More Like This,” User Reviews (filter by playtime).
• Reddit: r/ShouldIBuyThisGame, r/GamingSuggestions, r/patientgamers, genre‑specific subs (r/JRPG, r/4Xgaming).
• YouTube: “Best [Genre] Games 2024,” “Hidden Gems,” SkillUp, ACG, GmanLives, Jacob Geller (essays).
• Steam Deck Verified / Great on Deck: Filter for handheld suitability.

Universally Acclaimed Starting Points (If Truly Stuck)

• Masterpieces: The Witcher 3, Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, Red Dead Redemption 2, Breath of the Wild / Tears of the Kingdom, Portal 2, Disco Elysium, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Hades, Outer Wilds.

Don’t chase consensus. Chase your curiosity. The best game is the one you don’t want to put down.