5 Best Video Games Like Baldur's Gate
There's nothing like the first time (or first hundred hours) that you play "Baldur's Gate," but these five games are also D&D-style classics worth trying.
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5 Video Games From The '90s That Killed Arcades
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5 Video Games From 1990 That Set The Tone For The Decade
1990, the year the pre-Internet ARPANET went down and video games continued to rise up. These five classic games would set the tone for the decade to come.
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5 Hit Arcade Games From 1976 That Nobody Talks About Anymore
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5 Best Zombies Modes In Call Of Duty Games, Ranked
Zombies mode has been a fan-favorite feature of the "Call of Duty" franchise for years now, but which games offer the best zombie experiences?
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5 Arcade Games From 1983 That Kids Couldn't Stop Playing
In 1983, the arcade cabinet was still king. Kids dunked their quarters into machines we might remember today -- and these five games were the biggest hits.
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5 Best Open-World Games Of All Time, Ranked
Building a satisfying open world game is a tough ask for even the biggest developers. These five ranked games are the best examples you can ever play.
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5 Video Games From 1980 That Set The Tone For The Decade
1980 wasn't just the start of a new decade, it was a watershed year for the fledgling video game. These five games, all from 1980, set the tone for years.
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"Phasmophobia" has you and your friends locked in terror until all the horrors are conquered. Need more like it? These five games creep close to the goal.
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5 Best Video Games Like It Takes Two
If you loved the co-op game "It Takes Two" and you're looking for something similar to play next, you should think about checking out these five games.
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5 Best Video Games Like Metroid
"Metroid" remains one of the most influential video games ever published, inspiring these five titles in their gameplay, settings, and more.
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5 Video Games From 1978 That Changed Gaming Forever
One of the most consequential years in video game history was 1978, and these five titles each played a significant role in making that happen.
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5 Best Versions Of Tetris, Ranked
"Tetris" remains one of the greatest puzzle games of all time, and that means it's gone through plenty of iterations. These are the five best.
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What The Cast Of Split Fiction Looks Like In Real Life
Josef Fares brings another fantastic co-op experience to life in "Split Fiction," but he didn't do it alone. Let's meet the faces behind the game's cast.
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5 Hit SNES Games That Didn't Age Well
Among all the classic games on the SNES that we still love and revisit, these five don't make the cut. From clunky graphics to gameplay, they didn't age well.
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5 Best Video Games Like Black Myth: Wukong
The myth of Son Wukong comes to life again in "Black Myth: Wukong," but many players love it for its take on the soulslike genre. Here's five more like it.
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5 Arcade Games From The '80s That Tried To Copy Pac-Man
After "Pac-Man" became an arcade smash, a number of publishers pushed out similar games in the '80s that tried to emulate its success.
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If you're a fan of "Cyberpunk 2077" and you're looking for similar games to get your teeth stuck into, you should check out these five titles.
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"Mortal Kombat" remains one of the longest-running and popular franchises in gaming history, and these five entries are the cream of the series crop.
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5 Best Video Games Like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
We can't all be Geralt of Rivia, and nor can our games all be "The Witcher 3." These five games will at least satisfy your need to hunt down fantasy baddies.
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The '90s were full of neon, music, and more, informing not just an outdated style but our video games. These five from '95 did it worse than anybody, though.
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5 Tetris Video Game Spin-Offs That Nobody Talks About Anymore
There's nothing like "Tetris" to soothe your mind and focus your thoughts. These five forgotten games tried hard to match the original's zen-like perfection.
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5 Hit PSP Video Games No One Remembers Today
The PlayStation Portable was an odd handheld that occasionally punched above its weight. Featuring a stable of solid games, these five hits are forgotten today.
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5 Arcade Games From 1987 That Were Way Ahead Of Their Time
As the 1980s progressed, arcade games steadily grew more sophisticated, and these five from 1987 were way ahead of their time.
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5 Hit Nintendo DS Video Games No One Remembers Today
The Nintendo DS occupied a weird niche in handheld history, pioneering gimmicks still used today. These five games were big smashes then, but forgotten now.
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5 Best Video Games Like Bloodborne
It's still hard to top FromSoftware's "Bloodborne" for aesthetic and playability, but we've got five video games that will satisfy some of that gothic ache.
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5 Video Games From The '90s That Tried To Copy Street Fighter
"Street Fighter" reshaped and dominated the fighting game genre, leading to a lot of copycats and new franchises. These five games hewed the closest to the OG.
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