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The best games of 2026 so far, picked by NPR's staff
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NPR's staff talks about fun new video games! They pick the best games from the first half of 2026. Many people play these games and like them very much. This list helps players find new adventures to enjoy.
Two very big and strong games are on the list: Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert. These games are like giants in the gaming world. They were very popular in the first six months of the year. Many players chose to play these exciting titles, and they had a lot of fun.
Other good games are Slay the Spire 2 and Subnautica 2. These are called early-access games. This means you can play them even before they are completely finished. They are sequels, which means they are new parts of old favorite stories. Players enjoy playing them and seeing how they grow. All these games are top picks for the beginning of 2026.
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games
Activities or sports where players follow rules to win or have fun.
popular
Liked by many people.
early-access
When a product (like a game) is available to play before its final release.
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