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

Hades 2 — 9

Even in early access, Hades 2 is already shaping up to be a strong game-of-the-year contender. Launching with a ton of content and right out of the gate, developer Supergiant Games has expanded on the ideas of the first game with an even deeper combat system and an engrossing story.

Helldivers 2 — 9

Switching from a top-down twin-stick shooter design to a third-person perspective, Helldivers 2 is an action-packed adventure across alien planets. In a crowded live-service environment, developer Arrowhead has delivered a fun romp that’s best enjoyed with friends, enhanced by satisfying gunplay, and feels constantly fresh thanks to some clever design.

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes — 9

A psychological horror puzzle game, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is one of this year’s best cerebral workouts. Cryptic, puzzling, and challenging, the game doesn’t just push you to solve seemingly impossible riddles, it tells a heck of a great story with its unique artistic design;

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