GOTY 2022

1. Elden RingElden Ringhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Elden_RingOpens wiki page

My brother and I had several long conversations about Elden Ring at the dinner table. He's never played a From game before, but decided to pick this one up due to all the hype. The month we both spent playing this game is something I'll never forget. Comparing notes with my brother, and everyone else online, was incredible. This game is so full of stuff to discover the discussion never ends. Breath of the Wild is the only comparable open world game, focused heavily on discovery and exploration over checklists. I truly hope more open world games go this direction in the future, though I'm sure making a game like this is much more difficult.

2. God of War RagnarökGod of War Ragnarökhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/God_of_War_RagnarokOpens wiki page

3. Horizon Forbidden WestHorizon Forbidden Westhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Horizon_Forbidden_WestOpens wiki page

4. Marvel's Midnight SunsMarvel's Midnight Sunshttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Marvels_Midnight_SunsOpens wiki page

5. World of Warcraft: DragonflightWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflighthttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/World_of_Warcraft_DragonflightOpens wiki page

6. Card SharkCard Sharkhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Card_SharkOpens wiki page

DIdn't play this until January 5th, 2023, but it was so immediately my jam I knew it had to be put on this list. What a cool game.

7. PentimentPentimenthttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/PentimentOpens wiki page

8. Neon WhiteNeon Whitehttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Neon_WhiteOpens wiki page

9. Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of HopeMario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hopehttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Mario_Rabbids_Sparks_of_HopeOpens wiki page

10. The Last of Us Part IThe Last of Us Part Ihttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/The_Last_of_Us_Part_IOpens wiki page