15 Best Games From 2024 That Are Already Classic

15. Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong offers fast, skill-based combat, stunning visuals, and some of the most memorable boss fights in recent memory. Even without knowing Journey to the West, its world and gameplay are more than enough to make it a standout action game. | © Game Science

14. Silent Hill 2

Silent Hill 2 isn’t about fun; this game is about confronting guilt, grief, and the things we try to bury. The remake modernises the controls, but the haunting atmosphere and emotional weight remain as powerful and disturbing as ever. | © Konami

13. Persona 3: Reload

Persona 3 Reload reimagines a classic with modern combat, stunning visuals, and an emotional story that hits harder the deeper you go. It’s a must-play for JRPG fans and easily one of the series' most powerful entries. | © Atlus

12. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle captures the spirit of the movies perfectly, making you feel like you're living through a lost Indy adventure. With cinematic storytelling, classic set pieces, and that unmistakable soundtrack, it’s a must-play for fans of the franchise. | © MachineGames

11. Helldivers 2

Helldivers 2 nails the feeling of being dropped into a brutal alien warzone, with tight controls, punchy gunplay, and incredible atmosphere. Fighting bugs or bots gives you two distinct types of chaos – one a swarm shooter, the other a tactical war game. | © Nixxes Software

10. Hades 2

Hades II is a rogue-like action game where you play as Melinoë, battling Chronos, the Titan of Time. It features fast-paced combat, Greek mythology, and evolving storylines, building on the acclaimed formula of the first Hades. | © Supergiant Games

9. Dragon's Dogma 2

Dragon’s Dogma 2 delivers thrilling, physics-driven combat and incredible emergent moments with your AI companions. Its open world rewards curiosity, and the vocation system lets you shape the adventure exactly how you want. | © Capcom

8. Destiny 2: The Final Shape

Destiny 2: The Final Shape is a massive sendoff that delivers on story, spectacle, and satisfying gameplay, even if you’re jumping back in solo. With streamlined systems and a gripping campaign, it’s one of the best reasons in years to return to the Tower. | © Bungie

7. Metaphor ReFantazio

Metaphor: ReFantazio offers stylish combat, great exploration, and strong voice acting wrapped in a distinct 80s anime vibe. It’s a bold, modern RPG that feels both classic and fresh. | © Atlus

6. UFO 50

UFO 50 is a massive retro-style collection packed with 50 unique games, each brimming with charm, clever mechanics, and hidden challenges. It’s a love letter to classic game design, and with so much variety, there’s something here for just about everyone. | © Mossmouth

5. Animal Well

Animal Well is a beautifully atmospheric puzzle-platformer that invites you to explore at your own pace, with no combat and tons of secrets tucked into every corner. Its creative power-ups, eerie charm, and open-ended design make it one of the most memorable indie games in years. | © Shared Memory LLC

4. Balatro

Balatro takes classic poker and twists it into something wildly addictive, letting you build broken combos with clever jokers and upgrades. It’s stylish, smart, and endlessly satisfying once you start stacking strategies that just shouldn’t work, but do. | © LocalThunk

3. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth delivers some of the best action-RPG combat around, building on everything that made Remake great. With massive zones, stunning visuals, and a true sense of adventure, it brings Cloud’s journey to life like never before. | © Square Enix

2. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Shadow of the Erdtree might be an expansion, but it feels bigger and better than most full games released in 2024. With jaw-dropping exploration, clever design, and unforgettable boss fights (minus the controversial final boss), it’s already being talked about as a classic in its own right. | © FromSoftware

1. Astro Bot

Astro Bot is bursting with creativity, turning every level into a new surprise that rewards curiosity and playfulness. This game is not just a platformer, it is a full sensory experience, showing off what the PS5’s DualSense can really do. | © Team Asobi