Best Games to Play in Australia 2025

FromSoftware's magnum opus — a vast open world filled with punishing but fair combat.

An Australian masterpiece — Team Cherry, based in Adelaide, crafted one of the greatest indie games ever made.

Night City awaits — one of the most immersive open-world RPGs ever built.

GOTY 2023 — an epic D&D adventure with unmatched depth. 100+ hours of content.

The world's most popular football game with full A-League coverage.

The all-time classic — endless creativity, survival, and adventure for all ages.

The world's biggest battle royale — free-to-play with an active Australian player base.

The beloved farming RPG — relaxing, deep, and perfect for winding down after work.

The best superhero game ever made — two Spider-Men, one massive New York City.

Catch Pokemon in the real world — Australia has active local communities in every major city.

The premier free-to-play battle royale — massive maps, satisfying gunplay.

The poker-inspired roguelike that took over the world — deeply strategic, wildly addictive.

Supergiant's acclaimed roguelike sequel — faster, deeper, and even more replayable than the original. One of the best early access releases in years. If you loved Hades, this is an essential purchase.

Remedy Entertainment's survival horror masterpiece — a cinematic, mind-bending experience unlike anything else in gaming. The visuals and storytelling are genuinely breathtaking. A must-play for PS5 and PC owners in Australia.

A love letter to the golden era of JRPGs — Sea of Stars features stunning pixel art, a moving story, and incredibly satisfying turn-based combat. At A$35 on Steam or the Nintendo eShop, it's one of the best value RPGs available in Australia.

By day, dive the Blue Hole for exotic fish. By night, run a sushi restaurant. This quirky indie hybrid is endlessly charming, hilariously written, and completely addictive. Don't let the simple premise fool you — Dave the Diver is a masterpiece.

The controversial creature-collector with guns — Palworld exploded on Steam and Game Pass in early 2024. Whatever you think of its inspirations, the survival base-building gameplay loop is genuinely compelling. Strong AU player base on Steam.

The surprise smash hit of 2024 — Helldivers 2 is a squad-based third-person shooter where you spread democracy across the galaxy. Cross-play between PS5 and PC, strong OCE player base, and relentless updates keep it fresh.

A free-to-play team shooter with fully destructible environments — The Finals is one of the most innovative shooters in years. The chaos of a crumbling building mid-gunfight never gets old. Active AU player base with reasonable matchmaking times.

A survival horror driving game set in a mysterious exclusion zone — Pacific Drive is one of the most original experiences of 2024. Scavenge parts, upgrade your car, survive the anomalies. Dark, atmospheric, and unlike anything else on the market.