15 Single-Player Games That Defined the Last Five Years

Donkey Kong Bananza (2025)

Donkey Kong Bananza revitalizes the genre in new and interesting ways that make it one of the best entries in the entire series. It mixes classic side-scrolling fundamentals with modern level design that’s filled with all sorts of breakable structures and physics-driven puzzles. Every stage feels layered with secrets, alternate paths, and engaging transformations that encourage experimentation – making sure the moment-to-moment gameplay is pure joy.