"Once again we've reached the end of the year, time for best-of lists in every imaginable category, although it feels like in this endless pandemic year some categories are more equal than others. Maybe you've been playing more games this year because you've been home more often—or are looking for more games to play because you're stuck at home. In that spirit, I've included more games on this ranking than I usually do, ranking the 15 best new games I played this year.
I still have games here or on their way that I haven't played or just haven't played enough to include, but might be worthy of inclusion, such as Holi, Gods Love Dinosaurs, and Clank! Legacy; and know of other games that are highly regarded but that I haven't played, like Paleo, Alma Mater, Ride the Rails, and Calico. Their exclusion isn't a sign that they're not worth your time."
