These Were the Best Video Games of 2020 in a Crowded Field

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Source: Microsoft Corp.

Hi everyone, it’s Jason. While 2020 was a trash fire for most of the world, business was booming in the video game industry. Production was hampered by people working from home, but sales skyrocketed, and the games were as good as ever. For anyone looking for distraction over the holiday season, here's a roundup of the best titles this year.

Hades: A “roguelike” adventure set in the Greek underworld, Hades mixes the hack-and-slash gameplay of Diablo with that “just one more try” addictive sensation of Spelunky or The Binding of Isaac. Every time you die, you have to start again from the beginning—but it will always feel like you’re accomplishing something, and the story will keep you hooked no matter how long you play.