GamesBeat writer Rachel Kaser’s Top 10 games of 2023

Another year is on its way out, and it’s time once again to talk about my favorite games of the year. 2023 was a rollercoaster of a year, with the exhilarating highs of the games themselves offset by the industry-wide lows of layoffs and money issues. It was a fantastic year for me as a gamer — as someone with close ties to the community that makes the games, not so much. That being said, this is a moment for celebration, and I can say with no exaggeration that picking my Top 10 for this year has been one of the most enjoyably frustrating experiences of my professional life.

Narrowing my most-loved games down to just ten was difficult because I would love to talk to you about all of them — so that’s what I’m doing. In a few days, I’ll publish my year-end ranking of every game I’ve played this year, which should be in excess of 85 games — possibly 90 (I still need to do a final headcount). And keep in mind that this list is based on my opinion, my own personal experiences with each game.