6. Hades
Hades is an action RPG that could be described as a mix of the award-winning games Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre. Hades itself achieved great success after its release and is extremely popular among players as a roguelike dungeon crawler.
Alongside fast-paced combat, Hades provides a dense atmosphere and a captivating story that puts its characters in the spotlight.
+you like interesting graphic styles
+you are interested in Greek mythology
+you are looking for fast-paced battles and a special atmosphere
As the prince of the underworld, you use your powers and mythic weapons from Olympus to free yourself from the grasp of the death god himself. From the gifts of the gods of Olympus, you receive unimaginable abilities. This allows you to design your character according to your preferences in Hades.
5. God of War: Ragnarök
With God of War: Ragnarök, the highly praised continuation of God of War from 2018 was released in 2022. The sequel also received a lot of positive criticism and won, among other awards, the accolade for “best performance” at the Game of the Year Awards 2022.
You accompany Kratos and Atreus on their journey through each of the nine worlds, searching for answers. Meanwhile, the forces of Asgard are preparing for a prophesied battle at the end of the world. Kratos and Atreus face terrifying foes like Norse gods and monsters on their journey.
+you want to know how Kratos’ story continues
+you enjoy breathtaking and mystical landscapes
+you love emotional stories
During their journey, the two travelers must eventually decide whether their own safety or the safety of the entire world is more important, as the threat of Ragnarök looms ever closer.
4. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the third part of the popular role-playing series centered around the witch Geralt of Rivia. As a player, you once again take on that role and pursue the task of finding the child from an ancient prophecy. According to an old elven legend, this child is the key to saving the world.
Although you won’t encounter a “proper” open world, there are many vast areas that you can freely explore, promising plenty of variety. Your journey takes you through trading cities, mountain passes, or to a pirate island.
+you enjoy realistic worlds with dynamic weather and day-night cycles
+you like influencing a story with moral choices
+you enjoy the titular novels or the series
The world of The Witcher 3 feels very realistic due to various features that also change the behavior of the NPCs. In combat, you, as Geralt, will face exotic monsters and supernatural beings.
