Top 35 Must-Play Games of 2024: The Best Picks So Far

The Rogue Prince of Persia — 8

Ubisoft Montpellier’s stab at the Prince of Persia franchise is already one of the best games of the year, and Evil Empire’s The Rogue Prince of Persia is a fun alternative that’s currently out in early access on PC. An action-packed 2D roguelike, it mixes fluid parkour and riveting combat together to create engaging gameplay loops.

Stellar Blade — 8

Inspired by the likes of Bayonetta and Nier: Automata, Stellar Blade is an ambitious action game with a few rough spots. If you can overlook them, there’s plenty of fun to have here thanks to the fun Souls-like combat, challenging enemies, and impressive graphics.

Sylvio: Black Waters — 8

The Sylvio series of horror games have always been terrific, but the latest entry is a masterpiece of instilling dread in its audience. An exceptionally unsettling game about ghost-hunting, Sylvio: Black Waters dials up the fear factor with incredible sound design, branching narratives, and nightmarish levels.

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