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Catch up on 2024's early GOTY contenders 🎮

Four of the best games of the year so far

Animal Well

Why we love it

It’s hard to describe the beguiling appeal of Animal Well’s first few hours, but it’s even harder to talk about this game without talking about the postgame. That’s where Animal Well really starts to show its true colors as a puzzle-solver’s and scavenger-hunter’s dream come true.

Russ Frushtick

Director, Special Projects

Dragon’s Dogma 2

Why we love it

Dragon’s Dogma 2 revived Capcom’s cult action-fantasy series with beautiful visuals, a colossal map, and simplified UI. Like its predecessor, the game had technical issues at launch; unlike its predecessor, bugs didn’t stop Dragon’s Dogma 2 from being a hit.

Chris Plante

Editor-in-chief

Helldivers 2

Why we love it

Super Earth has embroiled its Helldivers in an endless war against the deadly Automatons and the voracious Terminids. A satiric take on patriotism and modern war, Helldivers 2 has some of the most thrilling moment-to-moment gameplay available, with a great variety of weapons and strategies to use.

Cass Marshall

News Writer

Tactical Breach Wizards

Why we love it

By far the best turn-based strategy game I’ve played since Into the Breach. With magical powers, outstanding character moments, complicated puzzles, and sharp writing, this is a must-play for any fan of moving little things around on squares.