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Best 1 Planescape: Torment
Planescape: Torment

Planescape: Torment is a story-focused CRPG set in the bizarre, philosophical multiverse of Dungeons & Dragons' Planescape setting. You play as The Nameless One, an immortal amnesiac searching for his...

10.0 Brilliant
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2 Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect 2

Mass Effect 2 is a sci-fi action RPG from BioWare that perfected the cinematic, choice-driven formula of the trilogy. As Commander Shepard, players assemble a diverse team of specialists for a suicide...

10.0 Brilliant
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3 Outer Wilds
Outer Wilds

A groundbreaking exploration game set in a handcrafted, doomed solar system on a 22-minute time loop. Progress is measured purely by knowledge; there are no upgrades, only the information you discover...

10.0 Brilliant
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4 Serial
Serial

Serial revolutionized the true-crime podcast genre with its in-depth exploration of the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee and the subsequent conviction of Adnan Syed. The first season, meticulously researche...

10.0 Brilliant
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5 Hardcore History
Hardcore History

Dan Carlins Hardcore History is the gold standard for long-form historical storytelling. Carlin combines a unique, intense delivery style with exhaustive research to explore the extremes of the human...

10.0 Brilliant
6 Pandemic Legacy: Season 1
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 takes the classic cooperative game of disease control and adds a permanent, evolving narrative. Over the course of a year, your decisions have lasting consequences: cities fa...

10.0 Brilliant
7 Disco Elysium
Disco Elysium

Disco Elysium is a unique, award-winning RPG that completely forgoes traditional combat in favor of deep dialogue and skill checks. You play as a amnesiac detective in a dystopian city, solving a murd...

9.9 Brilliant
8 The Godfather (1972)
The Godfather (1972)

Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece chronicles the Corleone family's rise to power in the post-World War II era. The film meticulously portrays the complexities of family, loyalty, and betrayal within...

9.8 Brilliant
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9 Citizen Kane (1941)
Citizen Kane (1941)

Orson Welles' groundbreaking film redefined cinematic techniques with deep focus, layered storytelling, and innovative camera work. Its exploration of media power and personal obsession remains influe...

9.8 Brilliant
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10 Aetheria: The Shattered Realms
Aetheria: The Shattered Realms

Aetheria is the definitive open-world RPG of 2025. Set in a crumbling high-fantasy universe, it features a revolutionary 'living world' system where NPC factions evolve based on player decisions. The...

9.8 Brilliant
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11 In the Dark
In the Dark

In the Dark is a powerhouse of investigative journalism. Each season focuses on a single case, exposing systemic failures in the justice system. The reporting is incredibly thorough, often leading to...

9.8 Brilliant
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12 Revolutions
Revolutions

Created by Mike Duncan, the mastermind behind 'The History of Rome,' Revolutions is a monumental achievement in podcasting. Each season covers a different major revolutionfrom the English Civil War to...

9.7 Brilliant
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13 Silent Hill 2 Remake
Silent Hill 2 Remake

The Silent Hill 2 Remake is a hauntingly beautiful and deeply disturbing recreation of one of the greatest horror games ever made. It excels at creating an oppressive, fog-drenched atmosphere that mir...

9.7 Brilliant
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14 Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood
Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood

Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood is a sprawling, narrative-driven legacy game where players take on the roles of Oathsworn, protectors of the realm, facing a growing darkness. The game features a unique '...

9.7 Brilliant
15 This American Life
This American Life

The gold standard of audio storytelling, This American Life has defined the genre for decades. Hosted by Ira Glass, each weekly episode explores a specific theme through a collection of journalistic s...

9.6 Brilliant
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16 What Remains of Edith Finch
What Remains of Edith Finch

What Remains of Edith Finch is a first-person narrative exploration game centered around a family cursed with unusual deaths. Players explore the Finch family home, experiencing vignettes of each fami...

9.6 Brilliant
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17 Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a sprawling open-world Western adventure from Rockstar Games, renowned for its unparalleled detail and immersive storytelling. Players control Arthur Morgan, an outlaw in a dy...

9.6 Brilliant
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18 The Talos Principle 2
The Talos Principle 2

The Talos Principle 2 is a sprawling, philosophical masterpiece that expands on its predecessor in every way. Set in a future where humanity has been replaced by sentient robots, the game challenges y...

9.6 Brilliant
19 God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök

God of War Ragnarök concludes the Norse saga of Kratos and Atreus with emotional weight and visceral combat. The game refines the over-the-shoulder action of its predecessor, adding new weapons and en...

9.5 Brilliant
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20 Half-Life 2
Half-Life 2

Half-Life 2 remains the gold standard for first-person shooters. Its integration of the Source engine's physics, particularly the Gravity Gun, revolutionized environmental interaction. The narrative,...

9.5 Brilliant
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21 Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Fire Emblem: Three Houses revolutionized the series with its academy setting and relationship-building mechanics. Players choose one of three houses, each led by a unique character, and guide their st...

9.5 Brilliant
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22 Wow in the World
Wow in the World
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Wow in the World is a science-focused podcast for kids, hosted by cousins Mindy and Guy Raz. Each episode explores fascinating scientific concepts and technological innovations in an accessible and en...

9.5 Brilliant
23 Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy
Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy

Jostein Gaarder's 'Sophie's World' cleverly blends a coming-of-age story with a comprehensive history of Western philosophy. The protagonist, Sophie, receives mysterious letters introducing her to thi...

9.5 Brilliant
24 The Case of the Golden Idol
The Case of the Golden Idol

The Case of the Golden Idol is a detective game that focuses on pure deduction. You explore static scenes of gruesome crimes, collecting clues and identifying characters to fill in the blanks of a nar...

9.5 Brilliant
25 Chronos' Hourglass
Chronos' Hourglass

This piece explores the relentless passage of time using decaying organic matter juxtaposed with highly polished, man-made elements. The contrast between the fragile, crumbling elements and the perman...

9.5 Brilliant
26 Firewatch
Firewatch

Firewatch is a first-person narrative adventure game set in the Wyoming wilderness. The game's atmosphere is defined by its stunning visuals, evocative sound design, and the tense, evolving relationsh...

9.4 Excellent
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27 Celeste
Celeste

A critically acclaimed precision platformer about climbing a mountain, both literally and metaphorically. Celeste's tight controls and ingenious level design present a formidable challenge, perfectly...

9.4 Excellent
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28 God of War (2018)
God of War (2018)

God of War (2018) represents a monumental shift for the franchise, transitioning from Greek mythology to Norse. Players control Kratos and his son Atreus as they journey through the realms of Midgard....

9.4 Excellent
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29 Arkham Horror: The Card Game
Arkham Horror: The Card Game

Arkham Horror: The Card Game is a cooperative Living Card Game (LCG) where players investigate cosmic horrors based on H.P. Lovecraft's works. Each player assumes the role of a unique investigator wit...

9.4 Excellent
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30 Annie Leibovitz
Annie Leibovitz

Annie Leibovitz is renowned for her iconic and often theatrical portraits of celebrities, politicians, and artists. Her work frequently incorporates elaborate sets and narratives, creating visually ar...

9.4 Excellent
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