Whether you’re immersing yourself in into games such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 or roping your friends into playing Split Fiction, 2025 has already been a huge year for video games.
With new instalments in franchises including Sid Meier's Civilization and unique indie simulators such as Wanderstop all having been released in the last few months, there are plenty of exciting games to sink your teeth into while waiting for AAA titles such as MindsEye or Grand Theft Auto 6 to come out later this year.
But with so many highly-anticipated games still yet to come, here we take a look at some of the best and biggest games which have already been released in 2025.
9. WWE 2K25
Exactly what it says on the tin, WWE 2K25 is a professional wrestling video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. Based on WWE, it is the latest entry into the series of games which put players in the shoes of their favourite wrestlers. With some updates from the previous edition of the game, WWE 2K25 is available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. | Visual Concepts / 2K
10. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
A spin-off of the Yakuza franchise, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii features fan favourite character Goro Majima. Taking place after 2024 game Infinite Wealth, the action-adventure game focuses on an amnesiac Majima who takes up the role of pirate after finding himself stranded on an island. Developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, it is available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, as well as previous gen consoles the PS4 and Xbox One. | Sega / Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
11. The Roottrees are Dead
The Roottrees are Dead is an indie mystery game set in 1998 where players must hunt through the early internet to uncover the mystery behind the Roottree Corporation. Remade for Steam following an early iteration of the game being released for free, it features illustrations, voice acting, improved puzzles, an expanded story and more. Available on PC, it was developed by Robin Ward and published by Evil Trout. | Robin Ward / Evil Trout
12. Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Billed as a “revolutionary new chapter” in the series, Sid Meier's Civilization VII is another of 2025’s biggest games so far. Developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K, the latest entry in the franchise is a 4X strategy game which spans three ages which can impact events in each subsequent age. It is available on PC, Mac, Linux, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. | Firaxis Games / 2K