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Best games of 2026 so far: Pragmata, Pokopia, and more
Polygon has published its running list of the best video games of 2026 so far, updated periodically throughout the year, highlighting standout titles released in the year's first months. Games qualify for inclusion only after being out for at least three weeks and must be well-regarded not just by the reviewer but broadly across Polygon's team, with a fuller year-end ranking planned for December.
The list, presented in reverse-chronological order, currently features titles including Mina the Hollower (out 29 May), a top-down Zelda-inspired adventure blending retro nostalgia with Bloodborne-style design; 007 First Light (27 May), IO Interactive's Bond game combining Uncharted's cinematic flair with Hitman's immersive-sim mechanics; Forza Horizon 6 (19 May), Playground Games' latest open-world racer set in Japan; and Titanium Court (23 April), a genre-blending roguelike tower defence game and winner of this year's Seumas McNally Grand Prize.
In short
- Polygon's running best-games-of-2026 list is updated periodically through the year.
- Featured so far: Mina the Hollower, 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, Titanium Court.
- Games must be out three weeks and widely liked by Polygon's team.
Explained simply
Polygon’s list is a selection of video games released in 2026 that its writers consider among the year’s strongest. It covers different kinds of games, from racing and adventure titles to strategy games, and is intended to change as the year goes on.
Polygon is a games and culture publication, and its list reflects both individual reviews and views shared across its team. The titles mentioned include games from established studios, such as IO Interactive’s Bond game, as well as independent releases such as Titanium Court. The selection offers one guide to games attracting attention, while a fuller picture of the year will come later.