Game of the Year 4 Alan Wake 2
It's a spiral, not a circle.
It's kind of funny having a sequel to a 13-year-old game, that didn't initially launch on PlayStation, make its way into the upper half of our top 10 - but that's what happens when said game is Alan Wake 2. Remedy's long-awaited sequel completely blew us away, earning one of the few 10 out of 10 ratings on the site this year. It's bold, it's unique, and most importantly, it's unapologetically Remedy.
The studio has conjured up a following across the years, steadily carving itself a space in the industry as that team that makes weird games. It's always been a part of its DNA, but it really solidified that niche with 2019's Control. Mixing live-action elements with gameplay gave the game a strong visual identity, on top of being pretty fun. However, in hindsight it's clear that Remedy was testing the water for something bigger, better, and even weirder.
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