If you’re looking for a new game to play this holiday season, there are plenty of remastered favorites, new entries to multiple series with fresh takes on familiar characters. Regardless, there’s a new video game out there for everyone.

Swipe ahead for best new video games of the 2023 holidays.

Batman: Arkham Trilogy

Nintendo Switch

The groundbreaking Arkham Trilogy is finally available to play on the Nintendo Switch, complete with all the DLC ever released, as well as, an exclusive The Batman skin. Become the Dark Knight in this action-packed saga that pits Batman against some of Gotham’s most notorious villains.

Photography: Warner Bros. Games

Super Mario RPG

Nintendo Switch

Super Mario RPG is a delightfully faithful remake of one of the most iconic RPG’s ever released. This quirky adventure gets a fresh coat of paint, allowing old fans to dive back in with joy. A new generation gets to embrace this gem of a game.

Photography: Nintendo Entertainment

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III doesn’t do anything new with the series and for diehard loyalists that’s a good thing. This punchy military shooter will scratch a familiar itch for fans of the franchise looking for a good time. The zombies more than make up for the short campaign.

Photography: Activision

Persona 5 Tactica

Persona 5 Tactica is a worthy addition to the Persona 5 legacy. This tactical RPG delivers a high-quality story featuring the group of Phantom Thieves and a mystery that will keep you invested all the way to the end credits. Fans of the series shouldn’t hesitate to pick it up.

Photography: Sega

RoboCop: Rogue City

PS5/Xbox Series X

RoboCop: Rogue City might be the biggest gaming surprise of the year. It's a smooth first person shooter with captivating gameplay that perfectly encapsulates the aesthetic of the 1987 original film. It’s also the first good RoboCop game ever made, so you have the right to remain excited.

Photography: Nacon

WarioWare: Move It!

If you’re looking for the weirdest collection of minigames ever assembled, look no further than WarioWare: Move It! It’s a welcome return to form for the WarioWare series that utilizes the Joy-Con in hilarious new ways. This party game guarantees hours of silly fun.

Photography: Nintendo Entertainment

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

PS5/Xbox Series X

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora delivers a breathtaking visual experience that pulls you into an open world of endless possibilities. This game somehow manages to capture the magical atmosphere of James Cameron’s science-fiction paradise. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is easily one of the most faithful adaptations of a movie into a video game.

Photography: Ubisoft

Coral Island

PS5/Xbox Series X

This delightful farming simulator with tremendous attention to detail is the perfect game for unwinding after you spend a little too much time with family this holiday season. Coral Island offers a bustling island world that will pull you in for hours of whimsical, relaxing fun.

Photography: Stairway Games

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Switch

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is the Dragon Quest game fans of the series have been patiently waiting to play. It might not be the most complex game in the world, but the addictive and rewarding gameplay will sink its monstrous teeth into any gamer who picks it up.

Photography: Square Enix

Disney Dreamlight Valley

PS5/Xbox Series X/Nintendo Switch

Disney Dreamlight Valley is more than just Disney’s take on Animal Crossing. This hybrid between an adventure game and a life simulator is drenched in Disney’s signature magic and full of familiar characters. You’ll feel like a kid again in no time.

Photography: Gameloft