Helldivers 2 is a gem of a game that’s high on hijinx. What initially seems like a serious sci-fi title often gives way to funny, emergent moments, thanks in part to its Stratagem system, which requires you to input complex button combos while facing down swarms of enemies. There are a variety of missions you can take on against aliens, robots, and the newer Illuminate species. And, since it’s a live-service title, the lore and the stakes are always evolving (and the developers often troll players). It’s a fun world to be immersed in, even if you’re just grinding the free battle pass for weapon upgrades.

My former Polygon colleague Cass Marshall wrote some incredible Helldivers 2 coverage, which has the power to convince just about anyone that they were missing out on a good time. I mean, just look at these headlines below.

Disclaimer:-the game first launched in 2023, but it debuted in 2024.