The gaming world exploded in 2025 with incredible titles, but only one could reign supreme! Game Informer readers cast their votes, and the results are in. We used a ranked positional voting system, specifically the Borda count method, to determine the winners. This method involved readers submitting their top five games, with the highest-ranked games receiving the most points. And the winner? A whopping 73% of respondents placed Clair Obscur in their top five!
Below, you'll find the top 10 games, followed by an additional 40 titles that captivated gamers throughout the year. A huge thank you to everyone who participated in shaping this list!
The Top 50 Games of 2025 (According to Game Informer Readers)
- 50. The Roottrees Are Dead
- 49. Atomfall
- 48. Keeper
- 47. Mafia: The Old Country
- 46. Hell is Us
- 45. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
- 44. Absolum
- 43. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
- 42. Sword of the Sea
41. The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
40. Ninja Gaiden 4
39. Lies of P: Overture
38. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
37. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
36. The Alters
35. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
34. Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
33. Cronos: The New Dawn
32. Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
31. Digimon Story Time Stranger
30. South of Midnight
29. Deltarune Chapters 3+4
28. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
27. Peak
26. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
25. Assassin's Creed Shadows
24. Monster Hunter Wilds
23. Elden Ring Nightreign
22. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
21. Ball x Pit
20. Pokémon Legends: Z-A
19. Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles
18. Mario Kart World
17. Borderlands 4
16. Avowed
15. Doom: The Dark Ages
14. Silent Hill f
13. The Outer Worlds 2
12. Battlefield 6
11. Split Fiction
10. ARC Raiders
9. Blue Prince
8. Dispatch
7. Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
6. Donkey Kong Bananza
5. Ghost of Yōtei
4. Hollow Knight: Silksong
3. Hades II
2. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
1. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
But here's where it gets controversial... Did Clair Obscur truly deserve the top spot, or was it a matter of hype and timing? What other games, perhaps overlooked, deserved more recognition? Did the Borda count method fairly represent the diverse tastes of the gaming community? What were your favorite games of 2025, and how would your list differ? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
