Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
It’s easy to get excited about new releases, but not every game lives up to expectations. After years of hype cycles, big promises, and mixed launches, finding titles that truly deliver from start to finish feels rarer than ever. In this video, I’m counting down the only 20 games that didn’t let me down. If you’re searching for reliable must play titles, unforgettable experiences, and games that truly deliver on their potential, this list is for you.
*CHAPTERS:*
00:00 Intro
00:30 Post-Apocalyptic Tribal Adventure
01:48 Time-Loop Space Mystery
03:29 Epic Fantasy Rebellion
05:09 Psychological Horror Thriller
06:38 Mind-Bending Puzzle Adventure
08:47 Galactic Squad RPG
10:16 Precision Samurai Action
11:38 Gothic Nightmare Soulslike
12:43 Dystopian Underwater Shooter
14:00 Stylish Phantom Thief RPG
15:21 Hand-Drawn Metroidvania Challenge
17:00 Cyberpunk Spy Thriller Expansion
18:46 Samurai Open-World Epic
20:18 Existential Android Action RPG
22:00 Emotional Survival Drama
23:27 Legendary Choice-Driven RPG
24:52 Mythic Norse Action Saga
26:15 Dark Fantasy Monster Hunt
27:42 Open-World Soulslike Odyssey
29:52 Cinematic Wild West Outlaw
32:06 More Recommendations
Check out our previous video: youtu.be/uCEQqJcGiQ4
Horizon Forbidden West (2022)
PS4, PS5, PC
Outer Wilds (2019)
PC, XONE, PS4, PS5, XSX/S, NS
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024)
PS5, PC
Alan Wake 2 (2023)
PC, PS5, XSX/S
Portal 2 (2011)
PC, PS3, X360, NS
Mass Effect 2 (2010)
PC, X360, PS3
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (2019)
PC, PS4, XONE, Stadia
Bloodborne (2015)
PS4
BioShock (2007)
PC, X360, PS3, iOS, PS4, XONE, NS
Persona 5 Royal (2019)
PS4, PS5, PC, XONE, XSX/S, NS
Hollow Knight (2017)
PC, NS, PS4, XONE
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (2023)
PC, PS5, XSX/S
Ghost of Tsushima (2020)
PS4, PS5, PC
NieR: Automata (2017)
PS4, PC, XONE, NS
The Last of Us Part I (2022)
PS5, PC
Baldur's Gate 3 (2023)
PC, PS5, XSX/S, macOS
God of War Ragnarök (2022)
PS4, PS5, PC
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
PC, PS4, XONE, NS, PS5, XSX/S
Elden Ring (2022)
PC, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSX/S
Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
PS4, XONE, PC, Stadia
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*SOCIALS:*
twitter.com/KryptoMacYT
It’s easy to get excited about new releases, but not every game lives up to expectations. After years of hype cycles, big promises, and mixed launches, finding titles that truly deliver from start to finish feels rarer than ever. In this video, I’m counting down the only 20 games that didn’t let me down. If you’re searching for reliable must play titles, unforgettable experiences, and games that truly deliver on their potential, this list is for you.
*CHAPTERS:*
00:00 Intro
00:30 Post-Apocalyptic Tribal Adventure
01:48 Time-Loop Space Mystery
03:29 Epic Fantasy Rebellion
05:09 Psychological Horror Thriller
06:38 Mind-Bending Puzzle Adventure
08:47 Galactic Squad RPG
10:16 Precision Samurai Action
11:38 Gothic Nightmare Soulslike
12:43 Dystopian Underwater Shooter
14:00 Stylish Phantom Thief RPG
15:21 Hand-Drawn Metroidvania Challenge
17:00 Cyberpunk Spy Thriller Expansion
18:46 Samurai Open-World Epic
20:18 Existential Android Action RPG
22:00 Emotional Survival Drama
23:27 Legendary Choice-Driven RPG
24:52 Mythic Norse Action Saga
26:15 Dark Fantasy Monster Hunt
27:42 Open-World Soulslike Odyssey
29:52 Cinematic Wild West Outlaw
32:06 More Recommendations
Check out our previous video: youtu.be/uCEQqJcGiQ4
Horizon Forbidden West (2022)
PS4, PS5, PC
Outer Wilds (2019)
PC, XONE, PS4, PS5, XSX/S, NS
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024)
PS5, PC
Alan Wake 2 (2023)
PC, PS5, XSX/S
Portal 2 (2011)
PC, PS3, X360, NS
Mass Effect 2 (2010)
PC, X360, PS3
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (2019)
PC, PS4, XONE, Stadia
Bloodborne (2015)
PS4
BioShock (2007)
PC, X360, PS3, iOS, PS4, XONE, NS
Persona 5 Royal (2019)
PS4, PS5, PC, XONE, XSX/S, NS
Hollow Knight (2017)
PC, NS, PS4, XONE
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (2023)
PC, PS5, XSX/S
Ghost of Tsushima (2020)
PS4, PS5, PC
NieR: Automata (2017)
PS4, PC, XONE, NS
The Last of Us Part I (2022)
PS5, PC
Baldur's Gate 3 (2023)
PC, PS5, XSX/S, macOS
God of War Ragnarök (2022)
PS4, PS5, PC
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
PC, PS4, XONE, NS, PS5, XSX/S
Elden Ring (2022)
PC, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSX/S
Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
PS4, XONE, PC, Stadia
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*SOCIALS:*
twitter.com/KryptoMacYT
