Baldur's Gate, The Legend of Zelda, and Cocoon Lead 2023's Top Video Games

Role-playing games shine in a year marked by ambitious releases and innovative game mechanics.

Baldur's Gate, The Legend of Zelda and Cocoon have been highlighted as the top video games of 2023.
Role-playing games have been particularly ambitious this year, with Baldur's Gate from Belgium’s Larian Studios leading the pack.
Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda introduces a new skill, Ultrahand, allowing for the creation of a variety of vehicles to traverse the land of Hyrule.
Cocoon, a game from Annapurna Interactive, presents a unique concept where the player carries the weight of the world, each sphere providing a special power.
Other notable games of the year include an improved version of Cyberpunk, a new Super Mario game, and a game from French indie Rundisc that revolves around translating foreign languages.