Adam Cole’s Top 10 Games of 2024

Adam Cole is a professional wrestler working for All Elite Wrestling. He recently returned to the ring after a lengthy injury. You can see him take on his arch nemesis, MJF, at Worlds End live on PPV on Saturday, December 28. You can also often find him playing games on Twitch where he goes by TheCHUGS.
2024 had a lot to live up to. 2023 was an unbelievable year when it came to Video Game releases. The pressure was on…and 2024 did not disappoint! Some amazing games dropped this year, and this is my list of the top 10 Video Games of 2024!
Honorable Mention – Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Now I know this is a DLC, so I won’t include it in my Top 10 list, but this was just too good not to mention. Elden Ring is one of the greatest video games ever created, and Shadow of the Erdtree is one of the greatest DLCs. This DLC was the size of a Dark Souls game, giving you so much new content, new weapons, new bosses…at the end of the day it was more Elden Ring and that is always a good thing! This is the best DLC since The Witcher 3’s DLC, and it was an absolute joy to play this year!

This is a re-release of a game that came out years ago, but this is my first time playing it…and I’m so glad that I did! Paper Mario: TTYD is regarded as the best Paper Mario game, and I completely understand why. The art style is beautiful, the characters are so well written, and the game has charm in spades. I am so thankful that Nintendo decided to release this game for modern gamers on the Switch. If you haven’t played this turn based RPG, you are missing out!


This was my first experience playing a Warhammer game, and my god I loved it. This is an adrenaline filled adventure that is well worth your time. Just playing the opening mission was mind blowing to me. So many enemies on screen at one time was so impressive, and the combat is such a rush! Playing this with a friend of mine was one of my favorite gaming experiences this year!


You really can’t go wrong with Mario Party, but this one just feels so right! The new maps and new mini games are SO much fun to play! Specifically, the different maps really add to the excitement of this game! I have played this with both experienced Mario Party players, and with family members who had never played before. Both experiences were equally as fun! This is definitely the best Mario Party in a long time!


Call of Duty is always one of the biggest game releases of the year. This year’s Black Ops 6, top to bottom, is just an excellent game. The campaign seems to be one of the best COD campaigns in a long time. The omni movement feature feels incredible, and I’m sure we will see more FPS games use that feature in the future. And the Zombies mode is SO much fun! Zombies is what I’ve put most of my time into…and that will continue into 2025!


I absolutely adore metroidvanias. I love the exploration, the ability unlocks, the boss fights…the adventure that a good metroidvania takes you on is unlike anything else! And The Lost Crown isn’t just a good metroidvania…it’s a great one! The combat has so much depth. The ability unlocks give you so much to explore. The voice acting and story is so well done. And this game is challenging, but in the best and most rewarding way possible! I feel like this game didn’t get near as much love as it should have. If you like metroidvanias (and while we wait for Silksong haha) please pick this game up!


I don’t know if I’ve had more fun playing a multiplayer game this year! Many many nights this year were spent playing this with friends, and every single time it was such a blast! Every match felt different and exciting in its own way! The different weapon types, unlocks, customization, and enemies keeps things fresh and fun! I will absolutely be returning to this game in 2025!


The original Silent Hill 2 is regarded as one of the best psychological horror games of all time. And rightfully so. This remake had a LOT to live up to, and I feel that they knocked it out of the park! It clearly follows the formula and path of the original, but adds its own modern twist to this legendary game. In certain aspects, I feel like this game is even scarier than the original! With how well this was done, I hope we get more Silent Hill remakes in the future!


I was pretty excited to play this when it released. And to say this exceeded my expectations would be an understatement. I really do believe that this is the greatest 3D platformer of all time. That’s how much I loved this! This game feels like a love letter to Sony, and I’m a sucker for nostalgia! I had a huge smile on my face the entire time, and never wanted to put this game down! The use of the haptic feedback was second to none, and makes me even more excited for the future. I really can’t say this enough. If you love video games, you need to play this!


I don’t think any game captured the world’s imagination this year quite like Black Myth Wukong. This action adventure game absolutely exploded in popularity, and rightfully so! The story was incredible. The combat was my favorite of the year. Visually the game was gorgeous. Black Myth Wukong took me on a journey that I will NEVER forget!


The original FF7 changed the way that I look at video games. It made me realize how amazing the characters, the story, the music, etc can be. FF7 Rebirth has captured my imagination the same way it did when I was a kid playing the original. I don’t think there is a better set of characters than the ones in FF7. The combat is SO much fun and gives you so many choices. The open world is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. Over 400 tracks that are filled with some of the best video game themes ever created. This game reminded me why video games are one of my favorite things in the world, and why they are so special. The fact that this game exists still blows my mind. FF7 Rebirth is not only my favorite game this year, it’s one of my favorite games of all time.