Celebrating The Best Games Of The Decade
This decade has been a significant step up for the gaming sector, focusing on technological development and the overall revenue generated by gaming publishers and developers, whether through the sales of PC components, consoles, game titles, or in-game microtransactions. In this decade we have seen thousands of games among which some became unexpectedly popular while some were extremely overhyped.
We have gathered a few of the best games of the decade (in no particular order) that you should not miss:
GTA V
GTA V is an open-world sandbox game along with the multiplayer and cross-platform compatibility which allows you to play with your friends on an online server provided by Rockstar North and is undeniably one of the best games of the decade. The game was launched back in 2013 and is one still one of the most played games worldwide. The blockbuster title has topped Steam’s most sold game numerous times. GTA V and is available for PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Fortnite
Fortnite is an online multiplayer battle royale game developed by Epic Games and was launched in 2017. Ever since the game was launched, it has one of the most active player bases worldwide. Surely, Epic Games knows how to maintain the hype among the players and the audience as they frequently keep arranging amazingly produced virtual events. The in-game cosmetics fascinate the players, making it one of the most significant factors for its popularity. The game is available for PlayStation, Xbox and PC and can be downloaded from Epic Store.
Rocket League
Rocket League is a vehicular football game where you have an RC Car that you control to Score a Goal. The game follows the rules of a football game and whoever scores a higher number of goals wins the game. The game was launched in 2015 for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC and has cross-platform compatibility that makes the game even more popular among the players across all platforms.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) is undeniably the most popular FPS game in the world, with its active user base crossing around 1.3 million concurrent players on Steam. CS: GO has one of the most popular esports scenarios worldwide, and in addition to this, the in-game items or drops are so popular that a few players have a collection of in-game items worth £10,000. The prices of a few skins can also go up to £45,000.
Last of Us 2
Last of Us 2 won the ‘Game of The Year 2020’ and is one of the most popular action-adventure games. The game is the sequel to Last of Us, and its story sets in 2025 in which the player controls two characters, Ellie and Abby, in the post-apocalyptic United States. Ellie is set out for revenge after suffering a tragedy, while Abby is a soldier who becomes involved in a conflict with a cult. The game is played from the third-person perspective, and a player can use firearms, improvised weapons, and stealth to fight human enemies and cannibalistic creatures. The game was released in 2020 for PlayStation only.
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