Year In Games 2021 is an Inverse celebration of the most unforgettable adventures, stories, innovations, and characters in interactive entertainment.
I'm obsessed with the most criminally overlooked game of 2021
You’ve never played a game quite like this.
Behold! The 10 best video game characters of 2021, ranked
If you can’t trust Tumblr users, who can you trust?
2021's most underrated game helped me overcome anxiety
Psychonauts 2 is Inverse's 2021 Game of the Year.
Sega's biggest game of 2021 poses a surprising solution to a real-life problem
“Bullying is an outburst of distorted justice.”
The best boss battle of 2021 almost broke my heart
Housemarque’s Returnal is a masterpiece.
Halo, Forza, and 5 more games that pushed accessibility forward in 2021
Not every game is for everyone, but these titles make inclusivity a priority.
2021’s best exploration game makes relaxation thrilling
Sable is an absolute gem.
Why do we love doing chores in video games?
We love to play the tasks we hate in life.
Gaming's weirdest holiday trend peaked in 2021
When did video games start making Santa Claus so buff?
The most exciting RPG of 2022 could fix the worst thing about the genre
Modern, real-world style meets high fantasy.
Shang-Chi vs. Sifu: How one 2022 game hopes to fix a major kung fu problem
Most depictions of kung fu are inaccurate, but 'Sifu' will be an exception. Choreographer Benjamin Colussi discusses how it fixes kung fu.
2020 Edition
6 Criminally Overlooked 2023 Games You Need to Play
Diamonds in the rough.
2023 Is the Year of the Visual Novel
This once-niche side of gaming is ready to break into the mainstream.
A Redundant Spinoff Provided the Most Gut-Wrenching Moment In Games This Year
Everything comes full-circle.
Jinjer's Tatiana Shmayluk reveals her dream Metal Hellsinger 2 lineup
Featuring a hidden track and one of the most influential metal bands of all time.
Inverse readers' favorite game of 2020 was also the most controversial
The Last of Us Part 2 from Naughty Dog came out on top.
The 4 best sidekicks of 2020 reveal why PS5 is winning the console war
Inverse readers have spoken.
2020’s best video game hero exposes the worst part of Last of Us 2
Yakuza: Like a Dragon reminds us that human growth isn't just about strength.
2020's biggest games industry reveal was unforgettably polarizing
The highlight of a long, strange summer.