The best games of 2023, so far
If the best games of 2023 tell us anything, it's that this year will be remembered as an outrageous year for video games. Whether that's because of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, contorting release windows, or the more plentiful stock of the PS5 and Xbox Series X, the winter period is absolutely stacked with new games for 2023 that are worthy of your attention.
Here you will find the GamesRadar+ recommendation for the best games of 2023 that have been released so far. We know that with so many upcoming PS5 games and new PC games set to land this year it can be difficult to keep track of where you should invest your time and energy – we want to help you not only understand what to play, but what's hot. Stick with us, and you'll be able to remain a part of the evolving conversation around video games in 2023.
We will be updating this list of the best games of 2023 every month, spotlighting two experiences that shouldn't be missed. Given that this is the year where we're finally seeing a mass of upcoming Xbox Series X games, and countless upcoming indie games that have already caught our eye, that objective may be tougher than ever before.
January Game of the Month (runner-up) – Hi-Fi Rush
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January Game of the Month – Dead Space Remake
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February Game of the Month (runner-up) – Metroid Prime Remastered
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Metroid Prime Remastered review: "Breathes new life into one of the greatest games of all-time"
February Game of the Month - Horizon: Call of the Mountain
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PSVR 2 review: "Worth its weight in gold in the not-too-distant future"
March Game of the Month (runner-up) – Dredge
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Dredge review: "A fascinating, ever-so-gently horrifying experience"
March Game of the Month – Resident Evil 4 Remake
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Resident Evil 4 Remake review: "A spectacularly pretty game loaded with atmosphere"
April Game of the Month (runner-up) – Dead Island 2
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Dead Island 2 review: "A one note thrill, but it's a note that absolutely sings"
April Game of the Month – Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor review: "More ambitious, confident, and heartfelt than Fallen Order"
May Game of the Month (runner-up) – Planet of Lana
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Planet of Lana review: "A beautiful adventure full of mystery, suspense, and charm"
May Game of the Month – Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review: "A rich, robust experience that builds on what came before"
June Game of the Month (runner-up) – Street Fighter 6
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Street Fighter 6 review: "Arguably the best overall fighting game package ever made"
June Game of the Month – Diablo 4
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Diablo 4 review: "A magnificent and absurd loot theme park"
July Game of the Month (runner-up) – Venba
Venba review: "A master of the subjects it explores"
July Game of the Month – Pikmin 4
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Pikmin 4 review: "The most approachable Pikmin entry ever"
August Game of the Month (runner-up) – The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
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The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood review: "I've never seen a game tackle player choice in such a fascinating way"
August Game of the Month – Baldur's Gate 3
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Baldur's Gate 3 review: "A new gold standard for RPGs"
September Game of the Month (runner-up)
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Starfield review: "The best thing Bethesda's done since Oblivion"
September Game of the Month – Cocoon
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Cocoon review: "An utterly spellbinding puzzle platformer"
October Game of the Month (runner-up) – Marvel's Spider-Man 2
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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 review: "Quite simply the best superhero game yet"
October Game of the Month – Alan Wake 2
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Alan Wake 2 review: "An imaginative and truly ambitious sequel"
