Top 10 Greatest AA Video Games

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You don't need a massive budget to create an unforgettable gaming experience. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the best AA games of all time.

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00:00It builds up as you fight, and allows you to deliver precise and devastating blows.

00:08Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the best AA video games.

00:20Number 10.

00:21Kingdom Come Deliverance

00:22Forget your former life and embrace your new vocation in the community of the monks of

00:29This medieval world is so immersive, you can almost smell the mead and hear the clash of

00:34swords echoing through the hills.

00:36Kingdom Come Deliverance set a new standard for realism in role-playing games, boasting

00:40a historically accurate setting, meticulously detailed combat, and an unforgiving world

00:45that demands strategy over brute force.

00:48Henry's journey from a humble blacksmith's son to a hero of Bohemia feels raw and deeply

00:53personal, with every decision shaping his path.

00:56The game doesn't hold your hand, making every triumph feel earned and satisfying.

01:00From its authentic visuals to its nuanced storytelling, this RPG proves that diving

01:05into history can be just as thrilling as any fantasy epic.

01:14Number 9.

01:15It Takes Two

01:23Everyone knows that relationships can be tough at times, but they're way more fun when

01:27you add some quirky levels, wacky gameplay, and heartfelt storytelling.

01:31In It Takes Two, you and a friend, or your partner, embark on an unforgettable co-op

01:36journey as a troubled couple turned into dolls.

01:39The puzzles are creative and the gameplay never stops surprising you, with every level

01:43being packed with tons of humor and charm.

01:46It almost feels like couples therapy disguised as one of the best co-op adventures you'll

01:50ever get the chance to play.

01:58Number 8.

01:59Sifu Martial arts and revenge definitely go hand

02:07in hand.

02:08Sifu puts you through a series of pulse-pounding combat encounters where timing, precision,

02:12and patience are everything.

02:14What makes this game different from others is its unique aging mechanic, where every

02:18death makes you older, wiser, and slightly more powerful.

02:22Sifu is an action-packed nod to kung fu cinema where every punch and kick brings you one

02:26step closer to vengeance.

02:34Number 7.

02:35POW World

02:41Pokemon with pew-pews.

02:42Why didn't anyone think of this sooner?

02:44POW World brings chaos and creativity to the survival genre with its bizarre yet delightful

02:49blend of adorable creatures, open world exploration, and firearms.

02:54Players recruit pals to help with farming, building, and combat, creating a dynamic experience

02:59that blurs the line between wholesome and chaotic.

03:02The game's blend of charm and unpredictability turns heads, offering a survival experience

03:08unlike any other.

03:09Equal parts bizarre and captivating, POW World delivers the kind of gaming chaos we didn't

03:14know we needed.

03:20Number 6.

03:21Divinity Original Sin 2

03:31There aren't many RPGs that offer the same level of depth and freedom as Divinity Original

03:36Sin 2.

03:37Intricate storytelling, tactical combat, and near-limitless choices make this game feel

03:42like a tabletop adventure brought to life.

03:45Players solve mysteries, form alliances, or cause mayhem with devastating spell combos

03:49ensuring no two playthroughs are the same.

03:52The addition of co-op allows friends to tackle its sprawling world together, adding layers

03:56of fun and strategy.

03:58With its rich narrative, deep customization, and the ability to reshape the story at every

04:03turn, this masterpiece raises the bar for role-playing games everywhere.

04:09Number 5.

04:14Lies of P So, what if Pinocchio traded his strings

04:27for a mechanical arm and a thirst for vengeance?

04:30Lies of P reimagines the classic tale in a dark, steampunk-inspired world that's brimming

04:35with challenging combat and twisted enemies.

04:38It brings a familiar but welcomed atmosphere, combining souls-like mechanics with a fresh

04:43gothic aesthetic.

04:44Every battle pushes your skills to the limit, making victories feel earned and incredibly

04:49satisfying.

04:50This isn't your childhood fairy tale.

04:52This is Pinocchio like you've never seen him before, proving that a puppet's tale

04:55can still surprise us in ways we'd never expect.

05:02Number 4.

05:04Disco Elysium Get your detective hats ready.

05:10Disco Elysium is less about action and more about unraveling a deeply layered narrative

05:15through its witty, sometimes absurd dialogue.

05:18With its branching choices and unique skill system, this game turns solving mysteries

05:22into an art form.

05:23Whether you play as a chaotic mess or a methodical investigator, the story will stick with you

05:28long after the credits roll.

05:34Number 3.

05:35Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 Are you ready to be sent into epic battles

05:47in the grim darkness of the far future alongside your battle brothers?

05:51In Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2, you step into the power armor of a relentless ultramarine,

05:56smashing through hordes of Tyranids with visceral, fast-paced combat.

06:00This game captures the brutal grandeur of the Warhammer universe with stunning visuals

06:05and a sense of scale that makes every battle feel larger than life.

06:08Fans of the franchise and action games alike are drawn to its relentless energy and epic

06:13storytelling.

06:14For the Emperor, indeed.

06:20Number 2.

06:21Hades Who would've thought that escaping the underworld

06:29could be this addictive?

06:30Hades blends fast-paced roguelike gameplay with a captivating story and unforgettable

06:35characters.

06:36Each escape attempt introduces you to more witty banter from the gods and new ways to

06:40grow stronger.

06:41The game's mesmerizing art style, tight controls, and killer soundtrack elevate it from a solid

06:46roguelike to a genre-defining masterpiece.

06:49Every death is an opportunity to learn, adapt, and immerse yourself further into its vibrant

06:54world, making Hades an endlessly replayable and rewarding experience.

07:02Number 1.

07:03Baldur's Gate 3 Are we even really surprised?

07:11If you've ever dreamed of living your best fantasy life, Baldur's Gate 3 is your ultimate

07:15playground.

07:16This sprawling RPG offers unparalleled freedom, letting you craft your own story in a richly

07:21detailed world.

07:22Packed to the brim with deep characters, jaw-dropping visuals, and gameplay that seamlessly mixes

07:27strategy and exploration, it's everything you want in a Dungeons & Dragons-inspired

07:32epic.

07:33Whether you're rolling dice or rolling heads, this masterpiece is the pinnacle of AA gaming.

07:41Are there any AA games on this list that were your favorite?

07:44Let us know in the comments!

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