The 28 best video games of 2020
2020 was a monumental year in video games that saw the release a new generation of PlayStation and Xbox hardware, as well as a long list of stellar games despite development issues raised by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
We saw the rise of viral indie hits like Among Us and Fall Guys, epic new chapters of some of the biggest franchises in gaming like The Last of Us and Final Fantasy, and the development of a worldwide obsession with Animal Crossing.
Which games were the best of 2020? FTW staffers Nick Schwartz and Mike Sykes made their picks and left a few major games off the list. If you’re sitting on a pile of gift cards this holiday season and looking for something to play, there’s something on this list for you.
The games are presented in no particular order after our consensus Game of the Year: Ghost of Tsushima.