Top 5 Video Games Right Now

There is a lot of love for video games right now, and there are a ton of top-tier titles being released. It’s tough to pick the top 5 right now, but here are some of the most popular games. The beat-'em-up has been dead for decades, but Shredder’s Revenge is bringing back that classic arcade fun. This one is fun for a team of up to four players. Breath of the Wild isn’t just one of the most innovative video games of the year; it’s also arguably one of the best launch titles ever on the Nintendo Switch. It’s an adventure that genuinely takes the Zelda series in a bold new direction, and it's one that no Switch owner should miss out on.

While the franchise has gotten bogged down with needless handholding and overly complicated narratives, Breath of the Wild distills its core gameplay loop into something more pure than ever before. It’s a game that makes exploration the heart of the series once again, letting you explore Hyrule’s world at your own pace and in your own way.

It’s also a game that makes you feel like you’re in control of Link’s journey and one that truly gives you a sense of accomplishment once you defeat Calamity Ganon. And with so many different locations to explore, it’s a game that can keep you busy for hours on end.

Bayonetta 3 may not be perfect, but it’s one of the best action-focused games on the Nintendo Switch. Its core combat is finely balanced and deceptively deep, delivering an unmatched sense of freedom and control in a way that’s reminiscent of the likes of Ninja Gaiden.

The game features a lot of variety, as well, with jaw-dropping set pieces and massive-scale Kaiju battles. However, there are times where Bayonetta 3 feels a bit disjointed and doesn’t feel as refined as it should.

As I was playing, I felt that taking hits was a little more punishing than I remembered in previous Bayonetta games. Using the franchise’s signature time-slowing Witch Time dodging mechanic was much more important than ever, as a series of hits drained Bayonetta’s health more quickly this time around.

Shredder’s Revenge is a love letter to everything that made the TMNT arcade series great. It’s a satisfying side-scrolling brawler that’s also an excellent coop game with local and online crossplay.

As a brawler, Shredder’s Revenge is one of the best we’ve played in the past few years. It’s a simple side-scrolling title with a big emphasis on fun and fast-paced gameplay.

There are seven different playable characters, including Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, Master Splinter, April O’Neil, and Casey Jones (who you can unlock as you go along). Each character has a unique style of action that’s based on their abilities, from Raph’s heavy uppercut to Donatello’s diagonal vertical kick.

The pixel art and animations are beautiful, and the music is perfectly suited to the early 90s vibes of the game. It’s a great mix of old and new that combines the classic Konami sound with modern vocal talent.

Revenge is one of the oldest and most common themes in storytelling, and Arkane Studios has embraced it with Dishonored 2. As Emily or Corvo, you will travel beyond Dunwall to Karnaca, the city of dreams.

Dishonored 2 is an open-ended stealth and action game where players can overcome enemies with both lethal and non-lethal methods, or a combination of the two. Its world is beautifully detailed and atmospheric, and its characters, setting, and art design all combine to make Dishonored 2 a unique and memorable experience.

Dishonored 2 also introduces a lot of new and interesting features and enemies in its various missions and city hubs. These include mechanical warriors, labyrinthine clockwork mansions, sneaky witches with demon canines, and monstrous plant servants.

Deathloop is a mystery, an action game, and a time-management game all wrapped into one. Arkane Studios’ first entry into the rogue-lite genre, Deathloop, is a game that takes a seemingly disparate series of elements and weaves them together seamlessly.

For instance, you’ll tiptoe around guards and find a password in the morning, which will help you steal a sniper rifle in the afternoon. You’ll even find radio logs, bits of paper, and messages between people—and when they all tangle up together, you’ll have a story you can tell in your own words.

This kind of storytelling and lore isn’t new in video games, but the way it comes together here makes it feel like something special. It’s a game that rewards patience and perseverance, and the longer you can hold off on assembling its puzzle pieces, the better your run will be.