The best games of 2026 so far, picked by NPR's staff
Titans like <em>Resident Evil Requiem</em> and <em>Crimson Desert</em> dominated in the first half of the gaming year, with early-access sequels like <em>Slay the Spire 2 </em>and <em>Subnautica 2</em> not far behind.
Titans like Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert dominated in the first half of the gaming year, with early-access sequels like Slay the Spire 2 and Subnautica 2 not far behind.
This article was originally published at: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5897567/best-games-2026-npr