As we near the end of the year and the holidays are quickly approaching, people are spending the remainder of their vacation days, kids are out of school, and college students are coming back home to see friends and family. It is also a great time to meet up and reconnect with those faces you may not have seen in a while, or just time to unwind and relax. Either way, games are a great way to spend newfound time off, and luckily, 2025 saw the release of some wonderful titles that can appeal to whatever sort of gaming relaxation you are looking for.

Whether you’re looking for a game to boot up at a party or something to put on and escape into as a blizzard rages outside, here are 10 games that are great to check out this holiday.