I 'd like to get some AA (not AAA) games to play as I tend to like games in that category the most. If anyone has good suggestions, or better a full list of games to check out, that would be very appreciated.

I look into all genres, but the most I like is FPS, Action RPGs, and if possible good open worlds.

  • @NeryKEnglish
    31•1 month ago

    Here are a few picks off the top of my head:

    • Control: TPS, open-ish world, present day setting, solo only
    • Deep Rock Galactic: FPS, mission-centric, sci-fi setting, solo & co-op
    • Generation Zero: FPS, open world, sci-fi setting, solo & co-op
    • Kena: Bridge of Spirits: Action-Adventure, open-ish world, fantasy setting, solo only
    • Outward: RPG, open world, fantasy setting, solo & co-op
    • Remnant: From the Ashes / Remnant 2: TPS, open-ish world, sci-fi & fantasy setting, solo & co-op
    • Berttheduck
      5•1 month ago

      I can second all of these. Generation zero is the only one I didn’t enjoy much but I suspect it’s a lot better with friends.

      The rest are fab, I’m currently playing Kena it’s like Pixar/ Disney meets dark souls. Beautiful game, has these little critters which follow you around called rot who are super cute and you can put hats on them.

      Control is just excellent. The combat feels great and for me the whole game was worth playing just for the Ashtray maze sequence.

      • pooEnglish
        3•1 month ago

        Ditto. I don’t ever replay single player games, but I’ve played Control 3 times and this post makes me want to start again! It and the DLC are all atmospheric gold

    • AWildMimicAppears
      3•1 month ago

      i can agree on Control, Outward, DRG and Remnant, they are all excellent!

      Gen Zero and Kena are in my backlog - will put them on top of my list based on your recommendations, thanks ;-)

    • @[email protected]
      3•1 month ago

      Oh god not Outward. After trying it recently I’m honestly kinda shocked that it’s being played at all. Me and my mate got the impression of playing through a 20 year old hobby game dev project at best.

      It felt so very unpolished. Combat, UI, inventory management, dialogues, character creation, narrative, quest logs, crafting; it all feels ancient. Co-op especially - only the host progresses the story, gets quest rewards, and so on. A second player can kinda come along, but that’s it.

      Don’t want to discredit old fans of the game ofc, but I honestly believe without a hefty dose of nostalgia you wont enjoy it. It would be like picking up Half-Life for the first time in 2024 and expecting a decent game.

      • @[email protected]
        5•1 month ago

        Uh, OG Half-Life is a decent game in 2024.

        Though I’ll say Black Mesa gives that same feeling of playing the OG for the first time as a kid.

      • @NeryKEnglish
        1•1 month ago

        I will admit that Outward is something of an acquired taste. It’s not a looker for sure, and starts a bit harsh, difficulty-wise. However it has surprising depth and a true sense of discovery. It is very rewarding once you really get into it.

        Plus it really shines in co-op play. It is the closest thing I know of, that can be compared to “Skyrim, but co-op”.

        I stand by my recommendation as it is very much a “B game” and pretty unique.