Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
2025 Game of the Year Countdown time. After another stacked year of new releases, surprises, remasters, and “wait…this rules?” moments, I’m counting down my 25 favorite video games of 2025, from slow-burn indies to big, swing-for-the-fences releases.
This list isn’t about scores or hype cycles, it’s about the games that stuck with me the most this year. Some are comfort food, some pushed genres forward, and a few came out of nowhere and completely won me over.
Whether you’re here to see where your favorite landed, looking for a few late-year recommendations, or just want to argue politely in the comments, I’m glad you’re here.
What was your game of the year for 2025 — and which one did I totally underrate?
#GameOfTheYear2025 #GOTY2025 #BestGames2025 #GamingCountdown #VideoGameList
#IndieGames #RPGGames #ActionGames #RetroInspiredGames #ModernGaming
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2025 Game of the Year Countdown time. After another stacked year of new releases, surprises, remasters, and “wait…this rules?” moments, I’m counting down my 25 favorite video games of 2025, from slow-burn indies to big, swing-for-the-fences releases.
This list isn’t about scores or hype cycles, it’s about the games that stuck with me the most this year. Some are comfort food, some pushed genres forward, and a few came out of nowhere and completely won me over.
Whether you’re here to see where your favorite landed, looking for a few late-year recommendations, or just want to argue politely in the comments, I’m glad you’re here.
What was your game of the year for 2025 — and which one did I totally underrate?
#GameOfTheYear2025 #GOTY2025 #BestGames2025 #GamingCountdown #VideoGameList
#IndieGames #RPGGames #ActionGames #RetroInspiredGames #ModernGaming
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Square Pegs c/o Jay Malone
6749 S. Westnedge Ave. Ste. K
Box 251
Portage, MI
49002
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Blue Yeti Microphone: amzn.to/3qEoJx8
Nikon D5600 Camera: amzn.to/3LaHSOM
RODE Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/36voTzV
Sandisk 128 GB High Speed SD Card: amzn.to/3tE9oyi
Hauppauge HD 60 Video Capture: amzn.to/3IWTQtZ
