Year In Games 2021 is an Inverse celebration of the most unforgettable adventures, stories, innovations, and characters in interactive entertainment.
I'm obsessed with the most criminally overlooked game of 2021
You’ve never played a game quite like this.
Behold! The 10 best video game characters of 2021, ranked
If you can’t trust Tumblr users, who can you trust?
11 biggest video games of 2021 (by file size)
We mean that literally.
2021's most underrated game helped me overcome anxiety
Psychonauts 2 is Inverse's 2021 Game of the Year.
Sega's biggest game of 2021 poses a surprising solution to a real-life problem
“Bullying is an outburst of distorted justice.”
The best boss battle of 2021 almost broke my heart
Housemarque’s Returnal is a masterpiece.
Halo, Forza, and 5 more games that pushed accessibility forward in 2021
Not every game is for everyone, but these titles make inclusivity a priority.
The 6 best cozy games of 2021
Snuggle up.
2021’s best exploration game makes relaxation thrilling
Sable is an absolute gem.
Why do we love doing chores in video games?
We love to play the tasks we hate in life.
Gaming's weirdest holiday trend peaked in 2021
When did video games start making Santa Claus so buff?
The most exciting RPG of 2022 could fix the worst thing about the genre
Modern, real-world style meets high fantasy.
Shang-Chi vs. Sifu: How one 2022 game hopes to fix a major kung fu problem
Most depictions of kung fu are inaccurate, but 'Sifu' will be an exception. Choreographer Benjamin Colussi discusses how it fixes kung fu.
Welcome to Inverse's Year in Games 2021
2021's best video game dad is a total fool with a heart of gold
Star-Lord is daddy.
2022’s most anticipated video game sequel could redefine a decade-spanning trend
God of War Ragnarok could change the future of Dad Games.