Once again Microsoft has pretty much merged Xbox and PC together into one seamless ecosystem. The Xbox Series X is a mid-range PC with every game having been ported to PC by now. This year was probably the strongest for Microsoft in a long time. While Xbox exclusives are absolutely zero for just that platform the ecosystem as a whole was very strong.

Not for Broadcast

Bayonetta is finally back. After a long hiatus and rumblings of cancellations she made her debut on Switch. It didn’t disappoint. Fantastic visuals, advancements in every system, bombastic set pieces, and fun characters. It was well worth the wait.

Runner-Ups

Pentiment

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Vampire Survivors

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Total War: Warhammer III

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High on Life