When it comes to gaming, we all have our favorites, right? Some games stand out because of their mind-bending mechanics or immersive worlds, but there's a special breed that sticks with us for a different reason: their jaw-dropping beauty.

We're talking about those games that leave us breathless with their stunning visuals, the ones that we can't seem to shake off long after we've put down the controller. They're the ones that make us go, "Wow!" every time we fire them up. So, let's take a journey into the world of gaming's most beautiful games – the ones that have earned a permanent spot in our gaming hall of fame.

The eight games described in this section are masterpieces in their respective genres. Each has a particular visual style and a fine finish regarding its modeling, environments, and lighting.

• Release Date : December 10, 2020

• Developer : CD Projekt Red

• Publisher: CD Projekt

• Platforms : Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

• Metascore : 86

The first title in this list was a controversial game from the very beginning; it was released with technical errors and multiple bugs. It is really difficult to believe since the developers of Cyberpunk 2077 are the same as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, likely one of the best games of all time. Fortunately, Cyberpunk has improved over time, and even CD Projekt Red has released a DLC – Phantom Liberty – that expands the lore and the Night City – the open world where the action occurs.

But why is Cyberpunk 2077 considered a beautiful game in the middle of an industry that sees hundreds of releases yearly? It’s because the game’s understanding of the cyberpunk phenomena is supreme, proposing a devastated futuristic world that feels really alive.

In Cyberpunk 2077, you get the sense of navigating through a forsaken city consumed by despair. The game creates a realistic atmosphere of a dark, dangerous world where poverty-stricken areas hold power and danger is ever-present. This is thanks to its amazing graphics and lifelike character designs, which greatly enhance both the story and the gameplay experience.

Since Cyberpunk 2077 is played from a first-person point of view, you can notice the texture and details in every wall, furniture, and object in the scenario, which nurtures the general sensation of living in a post-apocalyptic world. Besides, the PC version of Cyberpunk 2077 is astonishing and a delicacy for the vision. If you have a good PC with at least 16 GB RAM, this is the version for you.

Key Features:

• A futuristic environment is incredibly well achieved and one of the recent examples of how to create excellent world-building.

• A dark fantasy cyberpunk city where crime abounds, reaching a high level of realism.

• Three classes, three destinies, but a unique story you build on your own.

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• Release Date : November 12, 2020

• Developer : Insomniac Games

• Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

• Platforms : PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5

• Metascore : 88

No doubt that Spider-Man is one of the most popular superheroes in both movies and comics. It is because the friendly neighbor Spidey boasts a great balance between charisma, versatile powers, iconic enemies, amazing characters, and fun mechanics. Moreover, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, one of the last installments of the saga in the video game industry, has taken these features to another level.

Beyond the great physics that developers have recreated in this title, the adventure takes place in a marvelous and well-achieved New York that mirrors the real city looks. Each corner in this virtual NY is a reflection of an original place, which is honestly fantastic.

Moreover, changes in weather conditions, the reflections of the lights, buildings, and the sky in the water are simply marvelous. The superbly alive environments make you feel you are a real Spider-Man adventurer while fighting against iconic villains.

Miles Morales takes full advantage of the power of consoles of the new generation to provide the best experience possible. Each detail is meticulously cared for, from textures to particles that are exploited by the air when objects crush and Spidey punches enemies.

Miles Morales is an impressive journey with photography as extracted from a Hollywood film and memorable visuals you probably will not forget in the short term.

Key Features:

• The reality of the Spider-Man universe is taken to its highest level thanks to high-quality graphics.

• Gameplay is full of memorable moments. Each enemy is a challenge and represents one of the best boss battles you’ll experience.

• A wonder within superhero video games with unmatched physics, mechanics, and charming characters.

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• Release Date : May 12, 2023

• Developer : Nintendo EPD

• Publisher: Nintendo

• Platforms : Nintendo Switch

• Metascore : 96

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an action-adventure game that really rocked the video game industry the past year due to its funny mechanics and outstanding visual style. It uses cel shading – AKA ton shading – a primary technique to build its models, and it really does it in the best way possible.

Thanks to this shading technique, TLoZ: TofK boasts an unquestionable beauty and unique art style that covers each of the corners of the Kingdom of Hyrule and other lands, such as the Zora Domains and the Gerudo Valley. Each zone of its vast open-world map, including the upper lands, is incredibly well-achieved in terms of visuals and design.

Beyond its outstanding topography, which you can witness from the heights, TofK has a unique illumination style that makes characters feel really alive. You’ll notice that the marvelous environments never end as you explore the vast lands that make up Hyrule. This situation invites you to continue exploring and discovering new zones.

TLo: TofK is full of life and bright colors that will captivate your eyes and imagination. Undoubtedly, this Legend of Zelda title will stand out over games of the genre through the years, not only for its concept of the narrative and the world-building but also due to its magnificent animations, visuals, and designs.

Key Features:

• A game takes you through superlative scenarios and one of the best maps ever created.

• The latest installment of the Legend of Zelda franchise continues the plot of Breath of the Wild.

• Over one hundred shrines and five temples to recover the powers of the legend.

• Release Date : September 13, 2016

• Developer : Blind Squirrel Games

• Publisher: 2K Games

• Platforms : Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, macOS

• Metascore : 84

Bioshock, like most first-person perspective video games, is truly immersive, focusing on the interaction of the player with surroundings and objects within reach. Still, all the games of the Bioshock saga are special due to their aesthetics and storyline, recreating a universe that is a mix of old-fashioned and futuristic environments.

Thanks to this strange combination of designs, shapes, and worlds, Bioshock titles gain unique creativity through all titles, creating a deep universe that is hard to describe. Still, Bioshock games stand out due to their style, which does not leave anyone indifferent.

Even though Bioshock graphics are not as impressive as others that you can find in games like Horizon: Forbidden West, Resident Evil 4 Remake, A Plague Tale: Requiem, Man’s Sky, or even Forza Horizon, Bioshock still keeps an authentic visual style that will leave you with your mouth open.

Shoots, energy blasts, and explosions look incredible, providing a sense of danger and urgency. Experiencing the three titles that make up this Bioshock collection is like watching a movie with great taste, impressive art direction, and a professional effect director.

The three titles of this collection, Bioshock, Bioshock 2, and Bioshock Infinite, are visually spectacular. So, I recommend you to play the three by starting with the first chapter of the franchise; it’s the way of enjoying the package.

Key Features:

• A distinguished aesthetics and design that you can’t find anywhere else.

• A good mixture of futuristic scenarios and a 30s visual style that works really well.

• An exceptional adventure accompanied by impressive music and magnificent visual effects.

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• Release Date : October 26, 2018

• Developer : Rockstar Games

• Publisher: Rockstar Games

• Platforms : Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Stadia

• Metascore : 97

Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the most detailed games I have seen in my life. The physics are so crazy that the anatomy of horses and the characters’ skin color change with the cold weather, which is simply impressive.

Any gamer who has ever tried Red Dead Redemption 2 at least once knows this title is on another level, even in comparison to other games of the same generation, such as Ghost of Tsushima and Elden Ring, which, by the way, are equally incredible.

Red Dead Redemption 2 stands out due to its marvelous conception of the weather, which changes depending on your area. Moreover, since most of the game occurs in vast lands and outdoors, the illumination achievement both during the day and night is magnificent, building a perfect scenario for outlawing and vandalism.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is everything you can expect of a Rockstar game. It features gorgeous towns, majestic landscapes, interesting characters, and a perfect art direction. Every encounter you experience playing RDR2 is unique, with distinctive settings and quickie scenes. Definitely, undergoing RDR2 is like being inside a Hollywood movie which, arguably, is a piece of good news for gamers who love immersion and cowboys.

Key Features:

• Marvelous fictional scenarios are located in the far west of the United States.

• Exceptional graphics and visuals and well-achieved physics that look very realistic.

• Multiple main and side quests will take you to all the corners of the American West.

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• Release Date : November 8, 2019

• Developer : Kojima Productions

• Publishers: Sony Interactive Entertainment | 505 Games

• Platforms : Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, iOS, macOS

• Metascore : 86

All gamers who are really immersed in the video game industry know that Hideo Kojima is a genius but also a crazy man, in a good sense. Everything that emanates from Kojima’s mind is a masterpiece, from his first launches, such as Metal Gear Solid, to his last releases, such as Death Stranding.

This last title – which already has a confirmed second part – is not only a graphic marvel featuring superb landscapes such as mountain ranges, vast plains, and interesting cities but also a unique action-role-playing video game that will make you crazy! It is because Death Stranding greatly mixes the elements of an RPG with the elements of a puzzle game. But there is more! It also includes interaction with the map and other players, giving gamers the opportunity to intervene in the surroundings and help other players.

Keep in mind that Death Stranding is a resource and management video game; thus, how you approach the game is the most important thing while wandering by the map and delivering your packages. Meanwhile, you can enjoy the view since Death Stranding has some of the best graphics in recent video games. Natural environments are majestic and will make you traverse across the isolated land. But do not rest on your laurels; the world is full of dangerous creatures eager to rip off your head.

Key Features:

• An unquestionable graphical fidelity that resonates with the gaming and mechanics.

• An amazing gameplay experience that pays special attention to every detail.

• One of the weirdest but interesting adventures of the past decades to unravel.

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• Release Date : July 29, 2014

• Developer : Naughty Dog

• Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

• Platforms : Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4

• Metascore : 95

The Last of Us has been acclaimed as one of the best games ever, and reasons for this abound. In addition to an incredible storyline, The Last of Us also has incredible game visuals that naturally reflect the surroundings we hope to see in a post-apocalyptic world.

From the first time you experience this action-adventure game, you really notice that The Last of Us is not like other games of the genre. The title pays special attention to ambiance, atmosphere, and light effects. Each map is characterized by a special natural illumination, which helps to express the general feeling and recreate the despairing condition of the world.

The original TLoS was released in 2013, but a remastered version was released the next year, which significantly improved the original graphics. The art direction is the same, and gameplay does not change significantly, but textures, lights, shadows, and character models are significantly better.

Still to this day, The Last of Us is one of the best-looking games ever released, together with the Part II, which will be released on PlayStation 5 this year. Probably, this last installment also will bring stunning graphics and be one of the best games of the modern era.

This remastered version took an already great-looking game and improved the visuals to make everything noticeably more realistic.

Key Features:

• The first game of the franchise with a sad but splendid story that will break your heart.

• Great graphics with vibrant colors that make you feel you are in the middle of the apocalypse.

• Characters, NPCs, monsters, and undead are all achieved through great models and design.

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• Release Date : February 10, 2023

• Developer : Avalanche Software

• Publisher: Warner Bros Games

• Platforms : PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

• Metascore : 85

Hogwarts Legacy was one of the best games of 2023. Beyond being based on the Harry Potter universe, the entire game is a homage to the wizard world, the books, and the universal imagination regarding wizards and witches.

One of the major achievements of this action-role-playing game is its world-building, which is a perfect recreation of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry we can see in the movies and books. Besides, HL builds a vast open world – the school's surroundings – whose landscapes are visually marvelous.

No matter what part of the map you are on, you will always have a magnificent view of nature, i.e., mountains, lakes, woods, and the castle! The illumination is outstanding and really gives you the sensation of magic.

In Hogwarts Legacy, the game developers also did a good job blending the graphics and visual style with the game’s narrative to create a beautiful game that makes dreams fans and not fans equally.

Key Features:

• A magnificent magical world with realistic graphics.

• All the dependencies of the Hogwarts School as you have never seen it before.

• Multiple spells, hundreds of characters, and a deep story.

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Every new game that will see the light in the video game industry in the upcoming years will probably have impressive visuals, especially if it is a AAA title, as the ones mentioned above and others allocated in RoyalCDKeys. However, a beautiful game does not necessarily mean the best graphics or enhanced visuals but well-achieved aesthetics related to a personal style.

Still, you can also define a beautiful game as you best prefer by using the concepts you believe are important, either being a platform game, a race game, or whatever. Just enjoy the titles and their characteristics as a child in a candy store.