GamesCreed staff voted on many categories and ultimately decided on the Game of the Year 2022.
2022 has been a remarkable and excellent year for gamers everywhere. New releases, sequels, and remakes of classic titles have all been outstanding. The sheer volume of games we’ve put forth as contenders for various Best Games of 2022 awards makes it very evident. Of course, it was more complicated to narrow it down to a single game, but there can be only one champion.
GamesCreed staff voted on many categories and ultimately decided on the Game of the Year 2022.Most Hyped Games of 2022Best Indie GamesBest Action GamesBest Action/Adventure GamesBest Ongoing GamesBest Strategy GamesBest Horror GamesBest Role-Playing GamesBest Sports GamesBest Multiplayer GamesMost Anticipated Games of 2023Game of The Year 2022
As we do every year, we’ve looked back and selected our top games from the calendar year. Without further ado, the genre-specific and Game of the Year 2022 winners from GamesCreed are as follows:
Most Hyped Games of 2022
- Sifu
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Elden Ring
- Gotham Knights
- God of War Ragnarök
- The Callisto Protocol
- A Plague Tale: Requiem
- Gran Turismo 7
- Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
God of War Ragnarök is essentially a masterpiece, and it’s no wonder this has taken the gaming world by storm. It’s a perfect sequel that draws the conclusion of a legendary saga. (Rating: 5/5)
Best Indie Games
- Stray
- OlliOlli World
- Tunic
- Lil Gator Game
- The Case of the Golden Idol
Stray is a very simple yet elegant game. It’s the epitome of what an indie game should be. Too bad that the story is very short. (Rating: 4.2/5)
Best Action Games
- Sifu
- Neon White
- Ghostwire: Tokyo
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land
- Vampire Survivors
Sifu is an absolute blast, with incredibly fun bone-crunching combat and a well-designed world that forces you to improve with each run-through. (Rating: 4.3/5)
Best Action/Adventure Games
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Elden Ring
- Tunic
- God of War Ragnarök
- A Plague Tale: Requiem
Horizon – Forbidden West represents what a current-gen game should be. It’s phenomenal in every aspect, and Guerrilla Games have yet again shown their quality by producing such beauty. (Rating: 4.6/5)
Best Ongoing Games
- Overwatch 2
- Genshin Impact
- Fortnite
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Destiny 2
Best Strategy Games
- Two Point Campus
- Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
- Marvel Snap
- Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
- Tactics Ogre: Reborn
Knights of Honour 2: Sovereign is a complex and intriguing title. Every inch of the game is covered in exquisite detail and is a great deal of fun. Despite its intense difficulty and learning curve, the title has managed to be one of the best strategy games released this year. (Rating: 4.5/5)
Best Horror Games
- Evil Dead: The Game
- Ghostwire: Tokyo
- Scorn
- Resident Evil Village
- Fobia – St. Dinfna Hotel
Resident Evil Village: Winters’ Expansion is an entertaining plot extension lasting about three hours and has some excellent scares in the middle while it fizzles out a bit in the climax. (Rating: 4.2/5)
Best Role-Playing Games
- Citizen Sleeper
- Elden Ring
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3
- Lost Eidolons
- Chained Echoes
Elden Ring is a fantastic game. An open-world title that shall be exalted in the annals of gaming history. It is quite possibly one of the greatest games of all time, with its enthralling combat, stunning visuals, and fantastic world-building. (Rating: 5/5)
Best Sports Games
- EA SPORTS FIFA 23
- NBA 2K23
- F1 22
- Nintendo Switch Sports
- WWE 2K22
FIFA 23 welcomes the future of football gaming with Hypermotion2. With the considerable improvements made, this is undoubtedly one of the most authentic football games ever. (Rating: 4.2/5)
Best Multiplayer Games
- The King of Fighters XV
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
- Gran Turismo 7
- MultiVersus
- Splatoon 3
Most Anticipated Games of 2023
- Starfield
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Atomic Heart
- Witchfire
- Street Fighter 6
- Diablo IV
- Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Stellar Blade
Game of The Year 2022
- Elden Ring
- God of War Ragnarök
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
- Vampire Survivors
Elden Ring is a fantastic game. An open-world title that shall be exalted in the annals of gaming history. It is quite possibly one of the greatest games of all time, with its enthralling combat, stunning visuals, and fantastic world-building. (Rating: 5/5)
We’d like to offer our hearty congratulations to FromSoftware and Namco Bandai on ELDEN RING’s achievement as GamesCreed’s Game of the Year 2022.
Please leave a comment below if you’d like to share your pick for the Game of The Year 2022.
