Baldur’s Gate III

Baldur’s Gate 3 was the game of 2023, and not just because it won Game of the Year at that year’s Game Awards. Larian Studios’ Dungeons & Dragons-based RPG has a little something for everyone: deep role-playing mechanics that let you really immerse yourself in the wide-reaching world, a robust character creator so you can create yourself or someone else entirely, intricate combat mechanics which allow you to kill everything in sight or schmooze through dialogue without resorting to violence, and sex—lots and lots of sex. It’s easy to feel intimidated by everything on offer here, but that in and of itself is part of what makes Baldur’s Gate 3 one of the best PS5 games: there’s so much to experience that you might need another playthrough—or two—just to see it all. What’s not to love?

A Good Match For: Dungeons & Dragons fans, folks who enjoy meaty RPGs, and anyone looking to create and really embody a character in a different world.

Not A Good Match For: Anyone who doesn’t like turn-based combat, deep and nuanced role-playing mechanics, and complex, interweaving narratives.