15 Single-Player Games That Defined the Last Five Years

Horizon Forbidden West (2022)

Horizon Forbidden West expands Aloy’s journey across new lands filled with new tribes, evolving machines, and vibrant ecosystems. The sequel refines nearly every system from the original while giving players more tools and freedom than ever before. Traversal feels smoother thanks to new tools like the glider, grapple, and underwater exploration, while combat gains more depth through expanded weapons and advanced enemy machines. The open-world itself is visually breathtaking, with each region feeling distinct and alive in the truest sense. Forbidden West shines because it understands how to make exploration rewarding, and every corner has something worth discovering.