Best Video Games for fun factor

#1 Hades II
5.0
4 reviews
Strong consensus

Fun factor is very high, with reviewers emphasizing joy, grin-inducing play, and satisfying action.

Pros: world interactivity, side character depth

Cons: grind level

#2 Forza Horizon 5
4.9
6 reviews
Budget pick

Fun factor is exceptionally high, with reviews repeatedly calling the game glorious, a blast, relaxing, joyful, and appealing even to players who do not usually love racing games.

Pros: movement feel, cross-play support

Cons: cross-save support, skill tree depth

#3 007 First Light
4.8
1 review
Best for FPS

Fun factor evidence is limited but enthusiastic, with one gameplay reaction describing the chaos as silly in the best way.

Pros: immersion, atmosphere

Cons: open-world design, AI behavior

#4 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
4.8
1 review

Combat is described as a blast, reinforcing that the game is not just admirable but actively fun to play.

Pros: combat system, boss design

Cons: platforming precision, puzzle design

#5 Hollow Knight: Silksong
4.8
1 review
Best sound Strong consensus Budget pick

Even frustrated reviewers repeatedly describe Silksong as fun, compelling, or worth pushing through because its victories and discoveries feel so rewarding.

Pros: value for money, sound design

Cons: loot system, camera behavior

#6 Street Fighter 6
4.7
7 reviews

Fun factor was very high overall, with reviewers repeatedly describing the game as hard to put down, amazing, endearing, and a great fighting experience.

Pros: cross-play support, gameplay mechanics

Cons: platforming precision, monetization fairness

#7 Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
4.7
1 review
Budget pick

Multiple reviews describe the game as simply fun, with one explicitly saying they had a lot of fun throughout.

Pros: gameplay mechanics, combat system

Cons: user interface design, menu usability

#8 Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
4.7
4 reviews

Fun factor is very high across hands-on reactions, with several previews calling the demo or game simply fun and immediately engaging.

Pros: microtransaction impact, voice acting

Cons: multiplayer design, platform-specific feature support

#9 Dragon Ball FighterZ
4.7
2 reviews

Fun factor is high where directly scored. Reviews call the game awesome and just as fun as expected, reinforcing the strong reaction to its combat and presentation.

Pros: animation quality, art direction

Cons: save system reliability, cross-play support

#10 Saros
4.6
1 review
Best sound

Fun-factor evidence is narrow but very positive, with one preview describing a regular dopamine hit from the gameplay and upgrades.

Pros: load times, visual effects quality

Cons: side character depth, map and navigation design

#11 Split Fiction
4.5
7 reviews
Budget pick Strong consensus

Fun factor is very high across positive and mixed reviews, with many emphasizing laughs, surprise, and pure game feel.

Pros: cross-play support, platforming precision

Cons: side character depth, matchmaking quality

#12 The First Berserker: Khazan
4.5
2 reviews
Budget pick

Even skeptical or genre-weary reviewers say the game is consistently exciting and hard to put down.

Pros: value for money, performance optimization

Cons: companion AI, protagonist appeal

#13 Pragmata
4.5
1 review

Even critics with caveats still describe Pragmata as broadly fun and easy to enjoy.

Pros: combat system, graphics quality

Cons: map and navigation design, mission design

#14 South of Midnight
4.5
1 review

Even with clear flaws, several reviewers still describe the overall experience as enjoyable and easy to recommend to story-minded players.

Pros: atmosphere, voice acting

Cons: family friendliness, camera behavior

#15 Diablo IV
4.5
6 reviews
Best sound Budget pick

Fun factor is strongly positive in the scored reviews. Reviewers repeatedly say they felt excited, enjoyed combat, or found the game instantly fun, even when criticizing story or systems.

Pros: fast travel convenience, sound design

Cons: pacing, age appropriateness

#16 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
4.5
2 reviews

Fun-factor evidence is limited but positive, with previews describing the remake as off to a strong start and compelling enough to pre-order.

Pros: visual effects quality, platform-specific feature support

Cons: multiplayer design, DLC value

#17 Crimson Desert
4.4
2 reviews
Best sound

Fun factor stays high for many reviewers despite the friction, with several still calling the overall experience thrilling or a blast.

Pros: environmental detail, soundtrack quality

Cons: stealth mechanics, family friendliness

#18 Elden Ring Nightreign
4.4
4 reviews
Budget pick

When the conditions are right, the game is consistently described as exciting and very fun.

Pros: monetization fairness, movement feel

Cons: cross-play support, social features

#19 Forza Horizon 6
4.4
2 reviews

Across previews, Horizon 6 is repeatedly described as playful, approachable driving fun, especially when the handling and event design line up.

Pros: exploration quality, open-world design

Cons: world interactivity, learning curve

#20 Directive 8020
4.3
5 reviews
Budget pick

Fun factor is supported by time flying, wanting the best ending, fun group play, and the possibility of staying relevant through player discussion. Evidence is positive but still drawn from...

Pros: couch co-op quality, replay value

Cons: onboarding experience, side character depth

#21 Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss
4.3
1 review

Fun factor is strongest for players who enjoy slow investigative play. One positive review describes the deep investigative mechanics as addictive and engaging.

Pros: mission design, lore depth

Cons: platforming precision, boss design

#22 Invincible VS
4.1
11 reviews

Fun factor is broadly positive but not universal. Many sources say it is fast, fun, joyful, or must-play, while one negative beta impression says many players may not have fun...

Pros: world interactivity, frame rate stability

Cons: family friendliness, age appropriateness