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Shacknews Best Fighting Game of 2024 – Tekken 8

In what is already a golden age of fighting games, Tekken 8 still managed to massively innovate and stand at the top of the pack.

Shacknews Best Graphics of 2024 – S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

The world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is as gorgeous and stunning as it dangerous and harrowing.

Shacknews Best Narrative of 2024 – Metaphor: ReFantazio

Metaphor: ReFantazio's themes of political oppression and perseverance in the face of insurmountable odds delivered a story we won't soon forget.

Shacknews Best Nintendo Switch Game of 2024 – The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Few expected to see The Legend of Zelda again so soon after Tears of the Kingdom, but everyone should be glad they did.

Shacknews Best Xbox Game of 2024 – Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

MachineGames, Bethesda, and Xbox assembled the most true-to-source Indiana Jones adventure ever put into a video game.

Shacknews Indie Game of the Year 2024 – Balatro

In all of this year's fantastic indie gaming, it was a humble card game that threatened to devour all of our free time in 2024.

Shacknews Top 24 Indie Games of the Year 2024

Much like the mainline Games of the Year, 2024's indie game releases couldn't be confined to a simple Top 10. So here are the best 24 Indies of 2024.

Shacknews Best RPG of 2024 – Metaphor: ReFantazio

In a year chockfull of political turmoil, Metaphor: ReFantazio gave us a story of heroes coming together to make the world a better place for everyone.

Shacknews Best Open World Game of 2024 – Dragon’s Dogma 2

Dragon's Dogma 2's bustling open world brought excitement and surprise at every corner.

Shacknews Best Racing Game of 2024 – F1 24

With enhancements to audio design and an overhaul of Career mode, F1 24 was an excellent installment in the racing sim franchise.