Midyear Masterpiece: Empire’s Best Games of 2026 (So Far)

Empire's mid‑year ranking of 2026's best games spotlights Resident Evil Requiem at No. 1, supported by Saros, Forza Horizon 6, 007 First Light, and Mixtape in the top five, with other notable picks like Pragmata, Cairn, Pokémon Pokopia, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and MIO: Memories In Orbit, underscoring a year that blends cinema-inspired storytelling with bold, varied gameplay.