The list of remarkable video games released in 2025 is long and diverse. GAMIVO, a popular digital distribution platform, issued research that overwhelmingly confirms that it has been a great year for gaming.
First, GAMIVO experts examined video games sold on the platform in 2025. This analysis disclosed that gamers overwhelmingly favor the latest releases, with 60% of video game purchases this year featuring titles released between 2021 and 2025. This preference becomes even more evident upon deeper analysis of games from this particular period.
This year’s releases accounted for 28% of the games, making them the most popular. Titles set to debut in 2024 followed closely with a 24% share. The remaining figures were predictable: games from 2023 represented 19%, 2022 held 17%, and 2021 rounded out the list with 12%. The data clearly shows that newer games consistently attract more attention, whether viewed across broader timeframes or year by year.
“First and foremost, those results show that even though gamers appreciate older games, they crave novelties. Gaming enthusiasts are aware that almost all new releases are plagued with technical issues and require a day-one patch and a long list of hot fixes to work properly. There are even memes warning against preordering. Yet most of us, gamers, love the thrill of being among the first to experience a new adventure,” explained Andrzej Bazylczuk from GAMIVO.
Publishers capitalize on this excitement by building hype and offering unique pre-order incentives like exclusive skins, bonus items, and in-game gear. A more recent trend is to tempt fans with early access, allowing them to play a few hours or days before the official launch. This perk is typically reserved for more expensive deluxe or ultimate editions. Ultimately, bonus content and early access are tactics used by publishers to outweigh another crucial factor for gamers: the price.
“GAMIVO specializes in offering discounted console and PC video games, so it puts us in a unique position when it comes to observing gamers’ shopping behavior. Our analysis indicates that gamers love discounts. About 71% of gamers choose titles that cost €20 or less. However, they are willing to reach into their pockets much deeper when it comes to premieres. Of course, they want good games, so the bottom line is quality. 2025 was filled with remarkable virtual adventures. Hence, games released this year beat titles from 2024, even though the older titles were cheaper and polished with patches,” said Andrzej Bazylczuk.
GAMIVO's bestsellers in 2025 featured some of the most critically acclaimed games of the year. Highlights included ARC Raiders, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Rematch, Battlefield 6, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Borderlands 4, Monster Hunter Wilds, and the highly anticipated PC version of The Last of Us: Part II. Topping the list was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which dominated The Game Awards 2025 by securing an impressive nine awards.
”It’s noteworthy that the list of 2024 releases that continue to sell well is dominated by titles enhanced with new content in 2025, such as EA Sports FC 25, Abiotic Factor, and Helldivers II. It also proves that modern players want something new and frequent updates are almost as important as enthusiastic reviews,” remarked the GAMIVO representative.
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