The Best Video Games of 2021 You Didn’t Play

UNPACKING

Unpacking really just came out of nowhere. Given its weird premise, it’s no surprise that the game got next to no buzz in the lead up to its launch, but you can add us to the list of people who’ve been telling you that this is a surprisingly affecting experience that you need to check out. Not only does it use a premise that should be nothing but mundane to deliver surprisingly engaging puzzles, it also blends that with its storytelling in consistently moving and thoughtful ways. By the end, it leaves the kind of lasting impression on you that is hard for any game to pull off.