Struggling to pick your next gaming adventure? Whether you’re craving epic quests, fast-paced action, or cozy indie vibes, drop a comment below – our expert guides and personalized picks will help you find the perfect game to dive into!
That’s why we started this open thread: to help you find your next favorite game. Want something to play while waiting in line? We can help. Looking for something to play with a friend who doesn’t have a console? We’ve got ideas. Want a masterpiece of a fantasy game that’ll last you hundreds of hours? Yep, we’ve got a suggestion there, too. So ask away!
From 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST, I will be in the comments section answering your questions and fielding requests for what you should play. You can and should chime in with your own recommendations, or feel free to simply chat about what you’re playing.
What kind of expertise can you expect from me? I am, at heart, a lover of strategy, building, survival, and management games. If you look at my Steam library, it’s filled with titles such as Civilization, ARK: Survival Evolved, Frostpunk, IXION, Manor Lords, Satisfactory, Subnautica, and Timberborn. On the Switch, I mostly play cozy games like Dreamlight Valley, Spiritfarer, and Palia (with some This War of Mine and Pokémon Unite thrown in for variety). I also own a PS5 and an Xbox Series S, but admittedly play on them less often (unless we’re talking Horizon Zero Dawn).
These days, I also spend an inordinate amount of time playing board games with friends (at this point my apartment is starting to look more like a board games cafe). I have a ton of recommendations for cozy board games, but my favorite video game genres apply here, too – CATAN will forever be one of my favorite board games to play.
Now it’s time to turn it around to you. What would you like to play this weekend? Leave a request in the comments and I’ll get to it between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. EST. Details help – let me know what you’re looking for, some idea of your taste, and any other relevant info you feel like sharing, like the consoles you have access to, or what it was about a game you’re looking to emulate, if anything. I’ll reply to the comments with recommendations – and if I don’t have a great suggestion, I’ll ask the rest of the team.
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What are the top game genres I should consider for my next playthrough
For your next playthrough, consider these top game genres that offer diverse experiences and gameplay styles:
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Action-Adventure: Combines fast-paced combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving. Great for players who enjoy immersive stories and dynamic gameplay. Examples include God of War Ragnarök and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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Role-Playing Games (RPGs): Focus on character progression, customization, and narrative choices. Includes both open-world RPGs like The Witcher 3 and JRPGs like Persona or Final Fantasy.
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Platformers: Centered on precise jumping and navigation through levels, often with artistic storytelling. Notable titles are Celeste and Ori and the Will of the Wisps.
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Fighting Games: One-on-one or multiplayer combat games emphasizing combos and strategy, such as Tekken 7 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
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Strategy Games: Require tactical decision-making and resource management, available as real-time (RTS) like Starcraft or turn-based (TBS) like Civilization VI.
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Simulation: Replicates real-world activities, from life sims like The Sims to vehicle simulators like Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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Massively Multiplayer Online RPGs (MMORPGs): Large-scale social RPGs where players cooperate or compete in persistent worlds, such as World of Warcraft.
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Tower Defense: Strategic placement of defenses to fend off waves of enemies, examples include Defense Grid and Orcs Must Die!.
These genres cover a broad spectrum of gameplay, so your choice depends on whether you want story immersion, competitive play, strategic depth, or creative simulation.
