# The best video games of 2025, according to Metacritic

> 2025 delivered a slate of standout video game releases that resonated with both critics and players. According to Metacritic’s year-end rankings, the 10 highest-scoring games offered a mix of technical innovation,…

- **Source:** [Newsweek](https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/video-games/best-video-games-2025-metacritic-11266965?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3b5fd0a6b20d93e4de1d23)
- **Published:** 2026-06-24
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #nintendo #nintendo-switch
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3b5fd0a6b20d93e4de1d23

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