With so many excellent video games available, it can be tough to pick just one to invest your time and money in. Luckily, Open Critic is a helpful website that collects reviews and lists some of the best games from the last few decades. Many of the highest-rated games are open-world titles, and here are ten with scores of 90 or higher – a clear sign of their quality and impact.
Okay, so this whole thing started when an AI lobbyist, Matt Workman, suggested Steam and other stores stop tagging games that use AI. Epic Games’ CEO, Tim Sweeney, pretty much agreed, saying it doesn’t make sense for Steam to highlight AI use. His point is, so many games already use AI, and that number is only going to grow, so the tag would become pointless. It’s interesting because Epic actually doesn’t require games on their store to be labeled if they use AI, but Steam and Itch.io do.
Even after many years, some beloved game series still have a chance at a comeback. Many franchises haven’t had a new game in over ten years, but fans haven’t forgotten them and there’s always a possibility of a surprise return. Here are a few examples of series that could announce a new installment at any moment, much to the delight of their dedicated fans.
Since its release, ARC Raiders has been incredibly popular, regularly attracting hundreds of thousands of players each day on Steam. The developers have designed a really engaging game that keeps people playing, and one player seems to have gotten completely hooked, as this story shows.
Researchers have demonstrated a novel method to manipulate image generation from text prompts in Stable Diffusion by exploiting vulnerabilities in the model’s text understanding component.
The Assassin’s Creed video game series has been popular since 2007, known for its exciting action and compelling stories set throughout history. Netflix and Ubisoft are collaborating to create a live-action Assassin’s Creed TV series, with several projects potentially in development. Recently, Toby Wallace was cast in a leading role for the main series. Now, details about where and when the show will be set have reportedly surfaced, and it seems to be a location fans have eagerly requested for a long time.
Many of these games require players to use problem-solving skills similar to those of an engineer, carefully managing things like temperature, weight, supplies, and crew requirements before launching into space. It can feel like a real job, and surprisingly, a lot of people find it incredibly enjoyable.
The new game Horses, from the creators of Saturnalia, is deliberately disturbing and forces players to make tough choices. The game centers around a man taking a job at a farm, only to discover the ‘horses’ are actually naked people wearing horse masks. These individuals are kept chained or forced to carry people on their shoulders, and are subjected to carrots, propaganda, mistreatment, and violence. According to the game’s developers, Horses aims to deliver mature and thought-provoking storytelling through shocking imagery, prompting players to consider themes of power, control, and individual accountability.
Although Solo Leveling is a well-liked action anime, Jujutsu Kaisen is far more popular. Since it first aired in 2021, Jujutsu Kaisen has become one of the biggest anime series of recent years. The show has achieved significant success as a franchise, with its compelling story and exciting fights between sorcerers and curses setting it apart from other series. Jujutsu Kaisen will continue its story with the Culling Game arc, scheduled to premiere in January 2026.
Researchers have demonstrated a novel approach to controlling quantum information flow using superconducting diodes, paving the way for more robust and scalable quantum processors.