Disco Elysium

Time and again, we notice a trend: while there are few AAA releases, and many of them disappoint, niche indie games unexpectedly rise to prominence. There have been such examples before, from Undertale and Stardew Valley to Hades and Disco Elysium. In the last weeks of 2024, a similar phenomenon emerged with MiSide — an anime horror game, where a charming girl named Mita turns the protagonist's life into a nightmare.

Open world games have long been the most popular genre in the industry. Almost every publisher has its own open world, designed for 40+ hours of completion. Among the games with hundreds of kilometers to explore, we have selected the 50 best.

Detectives have a challenging job. They are forced to investigate crime scenes, search for clues, interrogate suspects, and make appropriate deductions — all while the risk of making a mistake or hitting a dead end looms at any moment. However, despite the difficulties, the profession still attracts with its inexplicable charm. If you too want to feel like a detective, try one of the investigation games — in this article, we've gathered a dozen worthy genre representatives!