Top 10 Most Anticipated Story-Rich Single-Player Games Coming Soon
A look at 2025 and beyond: From samurai sagas to sci-fi epics, these upcoming games promise to redefine single-player storytelling.
Opinion by Placid on Apr 28, 2025
2025 and 2026 are shaping up to be an incredible time for fans of deep, story-driven games. The future of single-player gaming is looking brighter than ever, with a wave of highly anticipated titles on the horizon.
Whether you're drawn to the windswept battlefields of feudal Japan, the neon-soaked streets of dystopian cities, or the haunting corridors of distant planets, there's something massive on the horizon for every kind of player.
From the highly anticipated Ghost of Yōtei to the chilling horror of Cronos: The New Dawn and the bold reimagining like Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater, developers are pushing storytelling, visuals, and gameplay to exciting new heights. Here's a closer look at the most thrilling upcoming titles you won't want to miss - the top 10 standout games coming in 2025 and 2026.
Tides of Annihilation
Blending Arthurian legend with a post-apocalyptic London, Tides of Annihilation is a unique action-adventure where players control Gwendolin, humanity's last survivor. Fight alongside summoned ghost knights, explore a twisted world, and engage in epic boss battles against colossal enemies.
The game's stylish combat and mythological roots are set to deliver a fresh single-player experience when it arrives for PS5 (with enhancements for PS5 Pro), Xbox Series X|S, and PC—though no exact release date has been announced yet.
The Blood of the Dawnwalker
From Rebel Wolves, the studio founded by former Witcher 3 veterans, comes Blood of the Dawnwalker, a dark fantasy RPG steeped in vampire mythology. Players take on the role of Cohen, a young man transformed into a dawnwalker, caught between the human and vampire worlds.
Set in plague-ridden medieval Europe, Blood of the Dawnwalker features a dynamic day-night cycle that dramatically affects gameplay. Daylight favours human skills, while nighttime unleashes vampiric powers.
Built on Unreal Engine 5, Blood of the Dawnwalker promises a richly branching narrative shaped by player choices. Expected to launch in 2026, it's a must-watch for fans of narrative-driven fantasy.
Ghost of Yōtei
Sucker Punch Productions is ready to return to feudal Japan with Ghost of Yōtei, the highly anticipated follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima. Launching exclusively for PS5 on October 2, 2025, the game introduces Atsu, a female Ronin seeking vengeance against the Yōtei Six— a brutal group responsible for her family's death. Set in the year 1603, during the early Edo period, players will explore the stunning northern region of Ezo, filled with snow-covered forests, sweeping plains, and rich new biomes.
Building on the acclaimed gameplay of its predecessor, Ghost of Yōtei retains its action-stealth roots while adding exciting new weapons like the Odachi, Kusarigama, and dual katanas. Players can choose the order in which they confront each of the Yōtei Six, offering a deeper strategic layer to the story.
Pre-orders open May 2, 2025, with the Standard Edition priced at $69.99 and a Digital Deluxe Edition at $79.99, which includes exclusive armour sets, horse colours, and early unlocks. With its refined combat, gripping story, and gorgeous visuals, Ghost of Yōtei is set to be a major single-player highlight of the year.
Silent Hill f
Konami's legendary Silent Hill franchise returns with Silent Hill f, taking the series in a bold new direction. Set in 1960s rural Japan, it's the first Silent Hill game to explore a non-Western setting, blending traditional Japanese horror with deep psychological terror.
Players follow Hiniko Shimizu, a quiet high schooler whose world unravels as a mysterious red fungus spreads through her town, warping everything—and everyone—it touches. The game focuses more on exploration and environmental storytelling than heavy combat, delivering an emotionally rich and terrifying experience. Launching late 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, Silent Hill f is already stirring excitement among horror fans.
Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert from Pearl Abyss (creators of Black Desert Online) is an open-world RPG that aims to raise the bar. Players will lead mercenary Cliff McDuff across the war-torn continent of Pywel, a land left in chaos after the death of its king.
Offering a 50 to 80-hour single-player campaign, Crimson Desert blends intense melee and ranged combat with wyvern-riding aerial battles, all in a living world powered by Pearl Abyss's Black Space engine. With a post-launch multiplayer mode planned, it's set to arrive in late 2025 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Cronos: The New Dawn
If atmospheric horror is more your speed, Cronos: The New Dawn should be on your radar. Developed by Bloober Team (The Medium, Silent Hill 2 Remake), this third-person sci-fi horror adventure throws players into a colonization mission gone horribly wrong.
Set on a cold, industrial planet filled with brutalist architecture and eerie retro tech, players must survive against horrific mutated creatures called Orphans. If not burned after defeat, they resurrect—stronger than before.
Inspired by classics like Dead Space and Resident Evil, the combat is slow, strategic, and intensely resource-driven. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Cronos boasts incredible visuals and a chilling atmosphere, with a 2025 release planned for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Hell is Us
As a third-person action-adventure game, hell is Us is centred on Remy, a UN peacekeeper gone rogue to uncover the secrets of his past. Set in the fictional, war-torn country of Hadia, players must rely on instincts—there are no traditional maps or quest markers.
The combat features supernatural foes called Hollow Walkers, melee weapons, and a helpful drone companion named Cappy. This minimalistic, exploration-driven experience will launch on September 4, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Exodus
Exodus is a narrative-rich sci-fi RPG from Archetype Entertainment, a studio formed by ex-BioWare developers. Set in the Omega Centauri cluster, players take on the role of Jun Aslan, heir to Orion Alsan, a founder of Leiden Colony, fighting to recover ancient technology and save their crumbling world.
The game explores the emotional toll of time dilation, where years pass for loved ones while players are away on missions. Featuring third-person combat, exploration, and diplomacy, Exodus is expected to launch in 2026 and will offer stunning visuals powered by the new Unreal Engine 5.
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater
Konami's Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater is a faithful Unreal Engine 5 remake of the 2004 classic. It will be released on August 28, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players can enjoy either classic controls and a camera or updated modern styles.
Fun extras include the return of the Snake vs. Monkey minigame (PS5 and PC) and a new Snake vs. Bomberman mode on Xbox. Pre-orders are available now, with a deluxe edition offering early access perks.
MindsEye
From Build a Rocket Boy, the studio founded by former Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies, MindsEye is shaping up to be a cinematic powerhouse. Launching June 10, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, this action thriller blends advanced technology and political conspiracy in a dystopian world.
Players step into the boots of Jacob, a former soldier enhanced with an experimental tech called MindsEye. This game is not open-world but features a highly reactive city brought to life by the powerful Unreal Engine 5. Best of all, it's an actual single-player experience—completely offline, with zero microtransactions.
The developers describe the gameplay as a playable Netflix series, promising a gripping mix of high-speed driving, explosive shootouts, stealth segments, and intense decision-making moments.
With this lineup of beautifully crafted, narrative-driven titles, 2025 and 2026 are shaping up to be golden years for single-player gaming fans. Which one are you most excited to dive into first?
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