Several outlets have published their lists of the best video games of 2025, with some including Metroid Prime 4 and Hades II among their top picks. The rankings and lists vary across outlets, with some listing 10 games and others listing 11, and there is also variation in the specific games included. Metroid Prime 4 reportedly debuted in the top 10 of best-selling games in the US in December 2025, although its exact ranking differs across reports.