Not sure what game to play next? Leave a comment, we’ll help
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With so many games available at our fingertips — or in our backlogs — it’s sometimes hard to know what games are worth our time. Figuring out where to spend our precious free time can feel daunting, especially with more things vying for our attention. And if you’re busy with jobs, family, or other obligations, that free time shrinks even more.
But Polygon is here to help. Well, actually, this week I’m here to help. During our weekly open thread, everyone is welcome to comment to ask for tailored game recommendations. Want a long game to escape into this spring? Or some way to test out a new genre you’re interested in exploring? Or a game perfect for chatting while playing on Discord? I’ll do my best to make recommendations no matter what you throw at me — and I’m sure other commenters will too.
How will this work? From 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. EDT, I’ll be in the comments responding to anyone looking for game recommendations. If you’re looking for one, please share as much info about what you’re looking for as you can, including about what platforms you own or if you have a subscription service like Xbox Game Pass.
But there are a lot of games out there, and while I’ve dabbled in many genres, I’ll narrow the field down a little. I play a lot of multiplayer games, both cooperative and competitive. I have a shameful amount of hours banked in League of Legends, Overwatch, and Marvel Rivals. I also enjoy exploring vast worlds with my friends, whether that be through a multiplayer match of Stellaris, a rollicking round of Sea of Thieves, or the long-term effort of a Valheim server.
When I’m not feeling particularly social, I also enjoy a wealth of single-player games. They fit into two categories: huge, sprawling RPGs like Cyberpunk 2077 or Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and I also love weird little horror games and indie experiences that you can knock out in an hour or two like Arctic Eggs, The Beginner’s Guide, or I Am Your Beast.
Three bonus ingredients that will spice a game up for me are (1) a robust dolly dress-up system, (2) deep lore, and (3) weird humor.
So, what would you like to play next? Leave a comment below and I’ll do my best to find your next favorite game.
