14 Best Games of 2025 You Must Play
14 Must-Play Games of 2025 You Can’t Miss
2025 has been a blockbuster year for gaming, delivering an array of AAA titles and unforgettable experiences. From epic action-adventures to inventive RPGs, ThisIsGame Thailand has curated 14 standout games that defined the year and are essential for your play queue.
Doom: The Dark Ages
A prequel story exploring the origins of Doom Slayer, the legendary demon hunter. Set in a medieval world, it combines shield-based combat, futuristic weaponry, and dragon-riding sequences for a fresh twist on the classic franchise.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Players step into the shoes of Henry of Skalitz in a richly detailed medieval open world. Navigate betrayal, friendship, and survival while forging a new path from humble beginnings to leadership in a realistic historical setting.
Split Fiction
A co-op action-adventure where players control Mio and Zoe, two writers trapped in their own novels. Traverse sci-fi and fantasy dimensions, overcoming challenges unique to each world while striving to survive and escape their twisted stories.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
A classic reborn with HD-2D graphics. Players embark on epic quests from Alefgrad to Midenhall, facing Dragonlord, Hargon, and other legendary threats across two interconnected timelines.
Donkey Kong Bananza
An open-world action-adventure starring Donkey Kong. Smash, explore, and navigate vast 3D and 2.5D environments. Developed by the same team behind the latest Super Mario games, it blends nostalgia with expansive gameplay.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Join a team hunting colossal creatures across dynamic Multi-dimensional Biomes. Adapt to ever-changing deserts and plains, team up with allies like Alma and Palico, and enjoy cross-platform multiplayer action.
Silent Hill f
A psychological horror set in the 1960s. Players follow high schooler Hinako as she navigates the mist-covered town of Ebizukaoka, uncovering its dark mysteries and confronting nightmarish creatures.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
A life simulation RPG on the island kingdom of Revelia. Players create avatars, choose from 14 professions, and engage in Co-op adventures, building homes, farming, and exploring a world where time itself can be manipulated.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
A fresh narrative in the Assassin’s Creed universe, featuring Yasuke, the African warrior in historical Japan. Introduces the Animus experience and independent storylines while expanding the franchise’s lore.
Ghost of Yōtei
Return to the 2020 action-adventure series as Atsu, a female ronin seeking revenge in the Yōtei Valley. Featuring third-person combat, new weapons, and upcoming free Co-op content in the Legends update.
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN
A dark fantasy Souls-like experience emphasizing Co-op multiplayer. Form three-player teams to survive the night and fight monstrous threats across the shrouded Midjiya, with diverse gameplay styles for each character.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
A real-time turn-based RPG where players pursue The Paintress, a villain who manipulates age for deadly purposes. Coordinate strategy, dodge, and execute combat combos to survive the 33rd expedition and save the world.
ARC Raiders
A PvPvE extraction shooter featuring teamwork against the ARC robot army. Explore industrial zones, forests, and diverse locations while gathering crucial items and battling alien threats to protect humanity.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild & Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
The ultimate remaster of both Zelda titles. Enhanced 60FPS performance, higher resolution, and upgraded visuals revive the series as a must-play, with Metacritic acclaim confirming its timeless appeal.
2025 proved that gaming is more diverse, ambitious, and daring than ever. From epic RPGs that transport us to meticulously crafted worlds, to innovative co-op adventures and remastered classics that remind us why we fell in love with these franchises, this year delivered experiences that challenge, thrill, and inspire. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline, unraveling mysteries, or building worlds with friends, these 14 games define the very best the industry has to offer. If there’s one takeaway, it’s this: 2025 was a year that reminded us why we play, explore, and dream in the universe of gaming, and we can’t wait to see what comes next.
