Gavler
Updated August 20262026 Edition

Best Games of 2026

The best video games of 2026 so far, on any platform — the community's running Game of the Year ranking.

01
Mina the Hollower
Best Games of 2026

Mina the Hollower

$34.99

Gavler Score
9.3

The Verdict

“A gorgeous Game Boy-style action-adventure from the Shovel Knight studio — 2026's best-reviewed game so far (Metacritic 93).”

PlatformsPS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, PC
GenreAction-adventure
DeveloperYacht Club Games
PublisherYacht Club Games
36 Community Votes
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18% Strong

of 201 votes

02
Forza Horizon 6
Best Games of 2026

Forza Horizon 6

$69.99

Gavler Score
9.2

The Verdict

“Playground Games' open-world racer hits Japan — the series' most beautiful and content-rich entry yet (Metacritic 92). On Xbox & PC now; PS5 version due later in 2026.”

PlatformsXbox Series X/S, Windows (PC); PS5 later in 2026
GenreOpen-world racing
DeveloperPlayground Games
PublisherXbox Game Studios
31 Community Votes
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15% Strong

of 201 votes

03
Pokémon Pokopia
Best Games of 2026

Pokémon Pokopia

$59.99

Gavler Score
8.9

The Verdict

“A charming Switch 2 life-sim set in the Pokémon world — the highest-rated Pokémon game ever on Metacritic.”

PlatformsNintendo Switch 2
GenreSocial simulation
DeveloperGame Freak, Omega Force (Koei Tecmo)
PublisherNintendo / The Pokemon Company
28 Community Votes
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14% Solid

of 201 votes

04
Resident Evil Requiem
Best Games of 2026

Resident Evil Requiem

$69.99

Gavler Score
8.8

The Verdict

“Capcom's ninth mainline Resident Evil — a tense, technically stunning return to survival-horror form; the fastest-selling game in the series (Metacritic 88).”

PlatformsPS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC
GenreSurvival horror
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
25 Community Votes
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12% Solid

of 201 votes

05
007 First Light
Best Games of 2026

007 First Light

$69.99

Gavler Score
8.8

The Verdict

“IO Interactive's origin-story Bond — a slick action-stealth thriller widely called the best 007 game since GoldenEye (Metacritic 88).”

PlatformsPS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch 2
GenreAction-adventure / stealth
DeveloperIO Interactive
PublisherIO Interactive
24 Community Votes
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12% Solid

of 201 votes

06
Saros
Best Games of 2026

Saros

$69.99

Gavler Score
8.7

The Verdict

“Housemarque's follow-up to Returnal — a denser, more readable roguelike shooter from the arcade-action masters (Metacritic 88).”

PlatformsPS5
GenreAction roguelite
DeveloperHousemarque
PublisherSony Interactive Entertainment
22 Community Votes
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11% Solid

of 201 votes

07
Pragmata
Best Games of 2026

Pragmata

$69.99

Gavler Score
8.6

The Verdict

“Capcom's long-awaited sci-fi action-adventure on a lunar facility — a puzzle-combat hybrid with a robot companion (Metacritic 86).”

PlatformsPS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC
GenreAction-adventure
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
19 Community Votes
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9% Solid

of 201 votes

08
Crimson Desert
Best Games of 2026

Crimson Desert

$69.99

Gavler Score
7.8

The Verdict

“Pearl Abyss's sprawling open-world action-RPG — dazzling combat and physics, even if rough edges divide players (Metacritic 78).”

PlatformsPS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, macOS
GenreOpen-world action-adventure
DeveloperPearl Abyss
PublisherPearl Abyss
16 Community Votes
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8% Solid

of 201 votes

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