From indies like Blue Prince to big console exclusives like Donkey Kong Bananza, NPR staff and contributors round up their favorite games of the year so far.

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The best games of 2025 (so far) Blue Prince, Clair Obscur, and other attention-demanding offerings from young studios show why 2025 is the year of the new blood.

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