20 Most Addictive Video Games Of The Decade (So Far)

14. Dark Souls

Like an acquired taste that actively makes you sick until it settles, Dark Souls' has become known as this game that "once you get it", becomes the best ever. And y'know? It's kinda true.

By mixing old-school Zelda-style tropes like minimal tutorial and item-based progression with a small amount of specific attacks, dodges and movement animations, it focuses you to scrutinise exactly how you interact with the world itself. Difficulty is harsh, but it means every step you make towards the next bonfire checkpoint is one you've truly earned.

Before long you realise Dark Souls is a perfect blend of in-the-moment intensity and the "Damn, I almost had it" licking of your wounds to try again. If you're yet to experience it for yourself, dive headlong into this first instalment - you'll be one of us in no time.