Empire, the British gaming magazine, has gathered its picks for the best games of 2022. The list leans confidently toward blockbuster titles at the summit, with Elden Ring, God Of War: Ragnarok, and Lost standing tall. Yet the ranking also makes room for fresh discoveries that might surprise readers and fans alike.
As an example, the compilation shines a light on Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters, a turn-based tactic that will likely resonate with fans of the XCOM-style approach. The editors also praise several Nintendo Switch releases, including the compact and engaging Nintendo Switch Sports collection, which demonstrates the platform’s enduring versatility.
TOP 20 games of 2022 according to Empire:
- Elden Ring;
- immortality;
- God Of War: Ragnarok;
- The Last of Us: Part I;
- Marvel’s Midnight Sun;
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus;
- Strayed;
- Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope;
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3;
- Horizon Forbidden West;
- Tunic;
- Total War: Warhammer 3;
- A Plague Tale: Requiem;
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land;
- the Callisto protocol;
- Nintendo Switch Sports;
- sifu;
- Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemon Hunters;
- Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion;
- The quarry.
Previously, Polygon published its own top list, which stretched to fifty games, illustrating how diverse the year’s releases felt to different outlets. The online world often intersects with creators and communities, adding a lively thread to the conversation about which titles defined 2022. In related news, a notable moment in the streaming scene involved Amouranth receiving a generous gift from an anonymous viewer, a story that underscores the broader storytelling and community dynamics that surround today’s games culture.
Source: VG Times