Every year, I use this list to curate a set of games I would like to try and play this year. If you are interested in using it, here is an easily copyable version! Read through and make changes to fit it to your own personal gaming life.
| A game with over 50 hours of gameplay in the campaign |
| A sequel to a game you enjoy |
| A game based off a movie |
| A game that came out this year |
| A “simulator” game |
| A game to play with your SO |
| A game with a card-based element |
| A game with a female main character |
| A mystery or thriller |
| A game that takes place in space |
| Last Year’s GOTY |
| A game set in another country |
| A game you remember fondly |
| A game a friend recommended |
| A game that won GOTY |
| A game that takes place in a historic time period |
| A game at the bottom of your backlog |
| A game that came out in 2024 |
| A game that came out in 2023 |
| A game that came out in 2022 |
| A game that came out in 2021 |
| A game that came out in 2020 |
| A spooky game |
| A game over 15 years old |
| A game with under 3 hours of gameplay |
| A game with bad reviews |
| A game set in the future |
| A game known for excellent storytelling |
| An emotional game |
| A game with magic |
| A game you own but have never played |
| A game you started but have never finished |
| A puzzle game |
| A point-and-click adventure game |
| A handheld game |
| A game more focused more on the experience than gameplay |
| A game from a previous list that you want to prioritize |
| An open-world game |
| A classically good game you’ve never played |
| A game from your childhood |
| A strategy game |
| A game with multiple endings |
| A game known for challenging gameplay |
| A game from a franchise you’ve never played |
| A game you know very little about (besides the title) |
| An ongoing game |
| A VR game |
| A roguelike |
| A metroidvania |
| A sandbox game |
| A digital board game |
| A game that came out in your birth decade |
| A game from a genre you don’t traditionally play |
| A LEGO game |
| A game that does not take itself seriously |
| A game from a franchise you love that you’ve never played |
| An FPS |
| A game with a 90+ on metacritic |
| A game with a 40 or less on metacritic |
| A game where you must make morally questionable decisions |
| A game that breaks the fourth wall |
| A game deep in your PS5 backlog |
| A game deep in your Xbox backlog |
| A game deep in your Steam backlog |
| A game high on your “always wanted to try” list |
| A favorite game to replay or return to |
| A game to play with your child |
| A DS Game |
| A 3DS Game |
| An N64 Game |
| A PS1 Game |
| A GBA Game |
| A game with fishing |
| A high-quality new mobile game |
| A game you have started that you need to finish |
| A game deep in your Switch backlog |
| A relaxing game |
| A level-by-level game |
| A 4X Strategy Game |
| A game on your wishlist |
| A game where you control multiple units |
| A game known for exciting boss battles |
| A collection of short(er) games |
| An edutainment game |
| A 90s/00s PC exclusive |
| A game with good as a core element |
| A collectathon |
| An arcade-style game |
| An indie game |
| A deep cut |
| A JRPG |
| A tycoon |
| A 3D Platformer |
| A game with water as a prominent feature |
| A remaster or remake |
| A retro-style game |
| A Nancy Drew Game |
| A sims-like game |
| A “zen” game |
| A game with an excellent soundtrack |
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