Deciding on a new game to buy can be a tough nut to crack, but some factors can be quite a help – such as the game’s popularity!

That’s why today we’ll explore some of the most popular video game titles. Whether you’re navigating through school or the daily routines of employment, gate to adventure is always open. It’s the perfect time to discover new games to play.

Some of the featured titles may come as a surprise, while the success of others was guaranteed from the start. Dive in and let yourself enjoy what others already love!

GameReleaseGenreDeveloperTrailer
Starfield 2023-09-06 Action Bethesda Game Studios
Baldur's Gate 3 2020-10-06 RPG Larian Studios
Resident Evil 4 Remake 2023-03-24 Horror Capcom Development Division 1
Hogwarts Legacy 2023-02-10 Action Avalanche Software
Project Zomboid 2013-11-08 Indie The Indie Stone
Destiny 2: Lightfall 2023-02-28 FPS Bungie
DayZ 2013-12-16 Adventure Bohemia Interactive Studio
EA SPORTS FC 24 2023-09-29 Sports EA Romania
Diablo IV 2023-10-17 Hack & Slash Blizzard Entertainment
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor 2023-04-28 Respawn Entertainment

Starfield

Release date:2023-09-06
Genre:Action RPG
Developer:Bethesda Game Studios

After years spent in the delightfully weird world of The Elder Scrolls and the radioactive wastelands of the modern instalment of the Fallout series, Bethesda is ready to explore new horizons.

Starfield it the logical progression for the studio famed for making open world RPGs. After all, is there anything more open than space?

Starfield promises to have something exciting to do whether you want to be something of a space pirate or explore planets for new resources and stories.

You might even establish a base of operations and turn it into a trading hub or a research station. If you’ve loved how much you can do in Skyrim, but prefer science fiction over fantasy, Starfield might be perfect for you.

Key features
  • Hundreds of planet, tailor-made and procedural alike
  • Diverse gameplay
  • Customizable space ships
  • Robust character progression systems

EA Sports FC 24

Release date:2023-09-29
Genre:Sports
Developer:EA Vancouver

The title might be unfamiliar, but the game certainly won’t be.

EA Sports FC 24 is the new logo attached to a series formerly known as FIFA after EA and the football association parted ways. As always, the new iteration features improvements to gameplay and works to make players’ movements even more realistic than before, even though it’s already uncanny.

It’s also a great option if you are looking for a game to play with friends on different platforms, at is offer cross-play between PC launchers (Steam, Epic, EA) as well as between platforms (PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5).

Sadly, the Switch version doesn’t benefit from this feature. Thankfully, there’s plenty of fun to get from single player modes too, including the staple Career mode.

Key features
  • Somehow it still finds a way to make player movement look more realistic than before
  • Cross-play between major launchers and platforms
  • Includes Women’s Football
  • Thousands of licensed players, hundreds of teams, over two dozen different leagues

Baldur’s Gate 3

Release date:2020-10-06
Genre:RPG
Developer:Larian Studios, Elverils

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a revival of an all-time classic series originally conceived by BioWare on the Dungeons & Dragons license.

This time, the game was developed by Larian Studios, who have been making RPGs for over two decades, but their biggest claim to fame was Divinity: Original Sin 2. BG3 benefits greatly from lessons learned with DOS2 and delivers an enthralling experience.

It’s based on the rules of 5th edition of D&D, but it has a bit of its own flair here and there, especially involving weapon skills.

However, despite the foundation in a rather combat-oriented system, it doesn’t ignore roleplaying, and there are many choices to make, quite a few of them bearing consequences well into the final stages of the game.

Key features
  • Six predefined playable characters and two version for a custom one
  • Twelve classes with three subclasses each
  • Deeply interactive environment enabling unorthodox solutions to problems
  • Tons of conversations, with special options for the species and class you chose

Destiny 2: Lightfall

Release date:2023-02-28
Genre:MMORPG
Developer:Bungie

Destiny 2: Lightfall considerably expanded the base game with a new story campaign and new raid and weapons, delivering exactly what the long-time fans are always hungry for.

Destiny 2: Lightfall expands the base game with a new story campaign. Explore the futuristic city of Neomuna under the Witness forces siege and accept your fate in the ultimate battle between Light and Darkness.

Enjoy your new subclass, have fun with the Darkness powers, and save Neomuna from final doom. This DLC makes the whole experience even faster, more dynamic, and legendary, especially with its iconic dark storyline known from all other expansion packs.

Key features
  • Play the latest main expansion to the hugely popular Destiny 2 before 2024’s The Final Shape
  • Unlock a new subclass and use your unexpected powers
  • Travel faster and enjoy new risky missions
  • Discover the mysterious story about the distant city of Neomuna

Hogwarts Legacy

Release date:2023-02-10
Genre:RPG
Developer:Avalanche Software

It is one of the most anticipated 2023 role-playing games, set in the inspirational universe of Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling.

Travel to 19th-century Hogwarts to discover a brand-new storyline while roaming the mysterious interiors and areas of the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Create your dream hero and embark on a magical adventure as a fifth-year student of Hogwarts. It’s time for another massive conflict, the origins of which you will need to discover on your own before you decide on the Wizarding World’s fate.

Participate in lessons, learn how to make potions, master your magic skills and fly on a broomstick! This game is all about unraveling secrets and exploring legendary locations from the Harry Potter books.

Key features
  • Play the most popular role-playing game of early 2023
  • Create a character and become a fifth-year student at Hogwarts
  • Uncover an extraordinary storyline and freely explore the surroundings of the ancient castle
  • Practice spells, fly on a broomstick, and discover the mysteries of this legendary world

DayZ

Release date:2013-12-16
Genre:Adventure
Developer:Bohemia Interactive Studio

It’s a game that captivates with its simplicity. In an era of overly complex zombie titles, this one focuses entirely on the most important feature – survival. No wonder it remains popular even in 2023!

Welcome to Chernarus – over 225 kilometers of a post-communist country overrun by zombies. Sounds challenging? There’s more! Design your character and join a desperate competition for survival against dozens of other players, including possible new friends or people who will do anything to eliminate you from the game.

Remember about the food – you need to eat, but many of these meals will make you sick. Ah, and zombies will also want to kill you. No worries, though: craft new weapons, stay stealthy, and you might see another day!

Key features
  • Have fun in one of the most unforgiving survival games ever
  • Create a hero and embark on the adventure to acquire equipment as soon as you can
  • Sneak, forge alliances, fight, and try not to die
  • Try the food and see what makes you sick

Grand Theft Auto Online Shark Cards

Release date:2015-04-14
Genre:Adventure
Developer:Rockstar North

It is the best recommendation for those who have played GTA 5 and want a multiplayer experience set in this challenging world of criminal competition. Explore Los Santos as your dream hero!

The open world of Los Santos means freedom like never before. Create a character, complete missions, explore and enjoy various available game modes. Some quests require cooperation, while others are perfect as solo missions.

Playing brings valuable Reputation Points that you can exchange for better stuff. But there is also cash for buying houses or vehicles!

Key features
  • Experience classic GTA fun in the multiplayer version
  • Explore Los Santos and complete missions
  • Play with others or enjoy a solo criminal adventure
  • Top up your account with the selected Shark Card amount and level up faster

Project Zomboid

Release date:2013-11-08
Genre:Indie
Developer:The Indie Stone

Play a game where all you have to achieve is survival. But this is a zombie apocalypse like no other where the world is truly alive, and there are more and more undead enemies taking over the city streets.

Play as a desperate survivor, just a regular Joe, trying to survive in world filled with zombies. Start with completing the essential equipment, find your safe place, and learn how to craft essential tools or weapons.

You can develop your character by reading books or watching TV and increase your chances by cooperating with others. Prepare for the changing weather, gather food, get clothes, and become a part of this brutal world! It is a game with uncomplicated gameplay mechanics but the hardest adventure to experience.

Key features
  • Play an indie zombie apocalypse action game
  • Explore the town and complete your equipment
  • Create a safe base to store food and prepare for another day of survival
  • Make friends or fight everyone to keep yourself safe