ScreenHub Australia has shared a personal roundup, All the best video games I’ve played in 2026 so far. This adds to the growing number of “best of” lists from various outlets. We couldn’t access the full list from ScreenHub, so we can’t verify the titles or their rankings.
The article presents a personal reflection on the writer’s gaming experiences this year. It’s not based on critic scores or sales figures. This makes it more of an opinion piece than a data-driven overview.
This roundup comes alongside other recommendation lists released around the same time. For instance, EarlyGame’s 15 Best Steam Deck Games You Need to Play Right Now focuses on handheld PC gamers. Meanwhile, games.gg’s 10 Turn-Based Games You Need to Play Right Now highlights a specific genre.
PSX Extreme took a seasonal approach with their piece, 5 Must-Play Horror Games on PlayStation This Halloween. Game Rant looked back with 5 Near-Perfect Zelda Games Nobody Remembers Today, Ranked. This article argues that nearly every mainline Zelda game is a classic, though some have been overlooked.
The feed also shows some duplicate entries. The lists from EarlyGame, games.gg, and PSX Extreme each appear twice under different aggregator IDs. This means three articles turn into six items. Readers using news aggregators should anticipate some repetition.
The common theme across these lists is specificity. Each one focuses on a particular hardware platform, genre, season, or franchise. ScreenHub’s personal take fits right into this trend. Instead of broad “best games” lists, we’re seeing more targeted recommendations.
| EarlyGame Steam Deck list | 15 games |
| games.gg turn-based list | 10 games |
| PSX Extreme PlayStation horror list | 5 games |
| Game Rant overlooked Zelda ranking | 5 games |
| Total picks across the four lists | 35 |
Community Pulse
The source material doesn’t include any Steam reviews, forum discussions, or social media reactions to these lists. So, we lack community quotes. Reader feedback on the ScreenHub article, especially from Australian gamers, could reveal how well its picks align with current gaming trends.
What To Watch
- ScreenHub’s full list: See which titles the writer selected and whether they include 2026 releases or older games played this year.
- Overlap between lists: If the same games show up in the Steam Deck, turn-based, and horror roundups, that indicates a genuine consensus.
- Mid-year updates: Outlets frequently update “so far” lists as the year progresses, so anticipate new entries and adjustments to existing rankings.
Marcus Webb
Marcus Webb covers esports, competitive gaming, and community stories for Explosion.com. A former semi-professional Counter-Strike player, Marcus transitioned to journalism 5 years ago and has since covered major tournaments including The International, League of Legends Worlds, and the Valorant Champions Tour. He brings a player's perspective to competitive gaming coverage and is known for his data-driven analysis of player performance and meta shifts.
