Hardcore Gamer is a publication aimed at dedicated, core gaming audiences. Its reviews and awards skew toward players who invest deeply in games, often championing titles that reward commitment and depth over accessibility.
2012
Far Cry 3
2013
The Last of Us
2014
Dragon Age: Inquisition
2014
Tales from the Borderlands
2016
Owlboy
2017
Nier: Automata
2018
God of War (2018)
2019
Resident Evil 2 (2019)
2020
Ghost of Tsushima
2021
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
2022
God of War Ragnarök
2023
Alan Wake II
2024
Astro Bot
2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33