Gaming News The games not to be missed in 2022 on Steam
With the year drawing to a close, it’s the perfect time for a little recap of the best games of 2022. Steam is in the spotlight, with plenty of PC games available throughout the year. Very nice titles have appeared, enough to give us material to make a small selection. The games featured in this article are not in any particular order, it is simply a non-exhaustive anthology of titles that have shaped the minds of PC gamers. Don’t wait any longer, let’s go!
How can you talk about video game year 2022 without mentioning Elden Ring? It was long awaited and was not disappointed. A majestic Souls-like game that offers an open world that is as accessible as it is unforgiving. Elden Ring has conquered soul fans and neophytes alike. Whether in the artistic direction or in the gameplay, the players are convinced of this masterpiece, as many like to call it. At JV it’s a great 18/20 awarded to him.
A real summer favorite, Cult of the Lamb is a management roguelike that made an impression. As a reminder, you play as a lamb who finds himself at the head of a cult. It is your decisions that affect the functioning of your organization. Both adorable with the little animals that make up your recruits and terribly bloodthirsty with offerings and demons. Its original concept has delighted players by offering them fun and refreshing content! It’s a 17/20 gracing that title on JV!
Fans of Zelda-like games are over the moon with Tunic. An isometric action game that brings a touch of nostalgia to fans of the genre. A universe that is as pleasant as it is mysterious, an artistic direction with onions, challenging without being daunting for casual gamers… What more could you ask for? This Zelda-esque that also draws its wealth from all of its secrets to be discovered, a pure delight that was entitled to a 17/20 at JV!
For lovers of management games, Two Point Campus is a hit. Creating the school of his dreams in different crazy levels in a fun and colorful universe was especially enjoyable for the players who put their hands on it. The micromanagement aspect is very well balanced, making it enjoyable without being too repetitive. It’s a great 18/20 that graces this test.
After the excellent Rogue Legacy, The second opus is particularly addictive. Its 15 different classes, its music, its humor, its accessibility… This title has many qualities that have forever marked the rogue-lite genre. Its place in the best games of the year is well deserved, as the 18/20 of our test shows.
This Pikmin like game could please the players by offering them a very successful puzzle game. This fascinating little world with a strong sense of humor, with a well-crafted narrative and a very pleasant environment to explore and discover, appealed to young and old alike. Full of humor it is a beautiful 17/20 that adorns this game on our site!
This interactive film by Sam Barlow was able to amaze the players. Its scenario and characters are particularly compelling in addition to having its undeniable performance qualities. Easy to take in hand, this adventure will not leave you indifferent. There was a 17/20 for that.
Playing as a vampire in an open world survival game is especially fun in V Rising. In PVE or PVP, this title is beautiful, immersive and rich in content in this real sandbox in which the player must try to survive at all costs. The rating assigned to this title is 16/20 to illustrate its success.
With its lifespan, zany tone, rich universe, dynamic combat, and endgame, this game is a must for fans of the Borderlands saga. It’s a fantastic spin-off that’s managed to pull through easily and efficiently. A 16/20 graces this colorful title at JV.
Released recently, we can already say that it ends 2022 well. While superheroes are ubiquitous in cinema, video games also have the right to quality content. Marvel’s Midnight Suns offers a good selection of heroes while being accessible and dynamic. This 17/20 is well deserved for this generous title!
We couldn’t name all the games available on Steam that made an impression on PC gamers. Stray, NORCO, Serial Cleaners, A Plague Tale: Requiem… it would have taken too long to mention them all, but their quality is undeniable!
What are your favorite Steam games of 2022?
