As amazing as it is playing with friends and family on your favourite video games, exploring worlds together, racing against each other or battling enemies as a team, sometimes there is no better feeling than sitting alone, putting your headphones on to block the outside world and game single-player. Previously we have mentioned all the best games to play with a group in our blog Best Multiplayer Video Games, so now let’s check out some incredible single-player options, for whenever you just want to play alone.
We have put together a list of our options for the best single-player video games, let’s get into it.
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1- Red Dead Redemption 2
First up on our list is a slightly older one but our favourite option, Red Dead Redemption 2. Released in October 2018, this game is an action-adventure video game which is set in 1899 and follows a gang of outlaws who have failed a robbery and now must fight against the law whilst travelling across America when problems threaten to tear the group apart.
Available on PlayStation and Xbox it is the perfect single-player game which has a great open world with plenty of missions, challenges, exploration, and hunting so you will never get bored when playing.
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2- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Second on the list is a lot more recent, the 2024 edition of Final Fantasy Rebirth. This PS5-based fighting, action video game is just perfect for single-player. There is a good amount of side quests with interesting characters to meet along the way. It follows the events of the previous game where it is revealed the main character Zack Fair that is living in a timeline where the end of the world is approaching due to the Planet’s mako being completely emptied.
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3- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is the next game on our list, releasing in 2023, October. This action-adventure video game shows players our leading characters Peter Parker and Miles Morales, who are struggling to navigate the next steps in their lives whilst still combating several new threats in the city. Make sure to check out Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 now on PS5.
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4- God of War Ragnarok
God Of War Ragnarok has been described as one of the best single-player video games on the PS5. It has a good selection of content to get through whilst playing with a strong storyline throughout. Available on PlayStation and released in November 2022, this role-playing game follows Kratos and his son Atreus as they prepare for the cataclysm that threatens to be unleashed upon all of the nine realms.
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5- Alan Wake 2
If you love a good jumpscare, this single-player, survival, horror game is certainly calling you! Alan Wake 2, released in October 2023, on PS5, Xbox and PC is the perfect single-player adventure filled with psychological terrors mixed into horror action. Players follow Alan Wake, a best-selling novelist, who has been trapped in an alternative dimension for 13 years, as he attempts to escape by writing a horror story involving an FBI special agent.
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6- Elden Ring
Elden Ring was released in February 2022 and is an action-role-playing video game for the PlayStation and Xbox. Players must travel the realm to repair the Elden Ring and become the Elden Lord. It is a great single-player option with its single-player features giving the game a slight edge considering you cannot rely on others when battling enemies or completing challenges.
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7- The Last Of Us 2
Yet another horror, survival video game perfect for single players, released in June 2020 was The Last Of Us 2. Set in a post-apocalyptic United States the game follows our 2 leading characters Ellie who is setting out for revenge for a murder, and Abby, a soldier who becomes involved in a conflict between her militia and a religious cult. This PlayStation-based game is an addictive and entertaining story for any single-player gamer.
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8- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Nearing the end of our list now we have The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, a PlayStation/ Xbox game that is heavily orientated around single-player use. Although quite an old game released in May 2015, this fighting video game is brilliant for single-player, although compatible with multiplayer too. In the game, players control Geralt Of Rivia, a monster slayer for hire known as a Witcher, who searches for his daughter who is on the run from the magical creatures the Wild Hunt.
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9- Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is 9th on our list. Released in December 2020 on PlayStation and Xbox, this shooter video game is set in 2077 and follows local fixer Dexter who hires V and Jackie to help steal a biochip known as ‘the Relic’. They steal it however the plan goes wrong when they witness the murder of the megacorps leader at the hands of his son… If you are looking for great gameplay to play solo when it comes to defeating and attacking enemies, Cyberpunk 2077 is just what you need to play!
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10- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Our final recommendation for the best single-player video game has to be The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom, a fighting video game available on Nintendo Switch. Released in May 2023 players can explore a vast expanse of Hyrule solo or team up with friends for more fun. The gamer controls Link as he searches for Princess Zelda and fights to prevent Ganondorf from destroying Hyrule.
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Conclusion:
Have you tried any of these games before? We’d love to know your thoughts on them! If you have any other great singleplayer gaming options make sure to let us know. Until then, take a look at our video games selection available on our website now, we have games for all audiences, single-player, multi-player… you name it!
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