Single player is dead? You don't need a partner for these 13 games

In this Singles Day 2020 article, you'll learn:

  • What are the best single player games 2020
  • How to get them cheap at MediaMarkt

On November 11, the annual Singles Day takes place, quasi as a counter-event to Valentine's Day. On this day, all lone wolves are allowed to let themselves be celebrated. To mark the occasion, MediaMarkt is offering club customers an 11 percent discount on almost all items*. So look calmly once imvorbei.

Even among us gamers, there are still enough fans of pure single-player games - despite all the Battle Royales and online games. We love to play an extensive campaign alone, without distracting chatter from the headset or from next to us on the couch. We show you 13 of the best single-player games of 2020.

Control

  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch (via Cloud)
  • Genre: Action-Adventure, Metroidvania
  • Suitable for: Sci-fi mystery lovers

Control () is a mix of previous Remedy games like Max Payne, Alan Wake and Quantum Break, and the Metroidvania genre. Like her male predecessor Jack Joyce, protagonist Jesse Faden has supernatural powers that she combines with conventional weapons. Alone, she sets out to free her agency from the clutches of a mysterious force.

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Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • Genre: Jump&Run
  • Suitable for: Fans of hard-hitting retro platformers

After Activision and Toys for Bob tested the waters with Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's about Time () is the final pike. The fourth installment in the series offers modernized gameplay mechanics and stunning visuals without disguising its origins.

So don't worry: Crash 4 is a leg-breaking platformer that will demand everything from you.

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Death Stranding

  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4
  • Genre: Open-world, Action-adventure
  • Suitable for: All those who like it slow & are Kojima fans

If you like games by Hideo Kojima, you can't avoid Death Stranding (), of course. However, the mastermind behind Metal Gear Solid has surprised even his most die-hard fans with this open-world title. Weapons and fights play a rather subordinate role in Death Stranding. Instead, it's all about transporting packages from one place to the next.

In the role of Sam Porter Bridges, played by Norman Reedus, you have to reunite a post-apocalyptic America. And that sometimes includes getting a lonely outpost a warm pizza. Robbers and mysterious ghosts will get in your way. Thanks to the Social Strand system, you'll even see lost packages and built structures from other players.

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake

  • Platforms: PlayStation 4
  • Genre: Action role-playing game
  • Suitable for: Lovers of JRPGs & fans of the original

It took us a long time to finally get to play Final Fantasy 7 Remake (). But it was definitely worth the wait. The title takes the first section of the original and makes an entire game out of it. New storylines, enemies, weapons, missions and characters await you in Midgar.

The combat system has also been completely overhauled and is now a mixture of real-time action and turn-based combat. You can no longer pause the battles, but you can extremely slow them down to plan your next actions. Final Fantasy 7 Remake is only the first part and a sequel is already in the works.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator

  • Platforms: PC
  • Genre: Flight Simulator
  • Suitable for: Travel enthusiasts & flight nerds

The success of Flight Simulator () has two reasons: first, the technology is impressive. We can travel the entire globe with our airplane. At the same time, the planes and the environment are a feast for the eyes.

Secondly, the developers have managed to appeal to both beginners and flight veterans. Tens of options allow you to customize the game experience to your skill level.

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God of War

  • Platforms: PlayStation 4
  • Genre: Action-Adventure, Hack&Slash
  • Suitable for: Fans of good stories & linear action

Actually, they say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. In the case of Kratos and God of War (), however, the developers have taught us otherwise. Instead of single-handedly dismembering massive numbers of enemies in ancient Greece, the God of War is on the move in the far north in the reboot - and together with his son.

The gameplay has also changed a bit. Battles are now much slower and more tactical. There is also a loot system and equipment can be leveled up. If you want to see everything of the game, you have to go back to places you've already visited from time to time. These can often only be completely opened up with the help of new abilities, items or more power and better equipment.

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Resident Evil 3 Remake

  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • Genre: Survival Horror
  • Suitable for: Fearless & zombie fans

Resident Evil 3 Remake (), like its predecessor Resident Evil 2 Remake, already does a lot right in modernizing a classic of the horror genre. However, part three is much faster and more action-packed. Instead of a few buildings with a lot of backtracking, you'll be crisscrossing Raccoon City, always pursued by the deadly nemesis.

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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • Genre: Action RPG, Souls-Like
  • Suitable for: Fans of Dark Souls & Co.

Do you like the hard-hitting gameplay of Dark Souls (), Demon's Souls () and Bloodborne, but are neither into Dark Fantasy nor Lovecraft? Then maybe Sekiro () is something for you. In the role of the eponymous shinobi, you'll fight hordes of enemies. And remember: Any mistake, no matter how small, can mean your end.

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Marvel's Spider-Man

  • Platforms: PlayStation 5, PS4
  • Genre: Open-world action-adventure
  • Suitable for: Marvel fans

Spider-Man is made for a video game. There is hardly anything more satisfying than swinging through Manhattan in the role of Peter Parker. And it's never been done as well as in Insomniac's action title. Anyone with just a little bit of a thing for superheroes and open world games should have played Marvel's Spider-Man ().

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Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order

  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • Genre: Action-Adventure, Metroidvania
  • Suitable for: Star Wars fans and anyone who finds Dark Souls too hard

Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order () combines several gameplay directions. The level design is reminiscent of a Metroidvania and the battle system plays like a Dark Souls light. All of this, garnished with the popular Star Wars universe and a cinematic presentation, results in a fun action adventure with lovable characters.

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The Last of Us 2

  • Platforms: PlayStation 4
  • Genre: Action-Adventure, Third-Person-Shooter, Horror
  • Suitable for: Fans of linear stories

Just like God of War, The Last of Us is a purely single-player game, but you often get support. However, the main part of the dirty work is left to you. With The Last of Us 2 (), Naughty Dog has created a sequel to a modern classic that will stay in your memory.

The Last of Us 2 sets new benchmarks for the video game industry. Whether it's interactive storytelling, character animations or set-pieces - Naughty Dog sets standards that other developers will have to measure themselves against.

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Watch Dogs: Legion

  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One
  • Genre: open-world, action-adventure, third-person shooter
  • Suitable for: Experimentation enthusiasts and open-world lovers

Watch Dogs: Legion () is the third part of the series and does a few things differently than its predecessors. Instead of a fixed protagonist, the player can recruit almost any resident of London for his organization. And each character has its own advantages and disadvantages. As with the predecessors, hacking also plays a big role alongside shooting and driving.

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Zelda: Breath of the Wild

  • Platforms: Nintendo Switch
  • Genre: Open-world, action-adventure
  • Suitable for: Gamers who value freedom of choice

For many, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild () is the primus in terms of open-world. The game gives you some tools at the beginning and then lets you loose on its wonderful world. It's up to you what exactly you want to do here. If you feel strong enough, you can also sprint straight to the boss.

There is so much to discover in Breath of the Wild. Instead of classic dungeons, Nintendo has scattered dozens of shrines across the map, where you'll either have to fight strong enemies or solve physics-based puzzles. If you're not careful, the adventure will be over quickly, as the game is significantly more difficult than most of the other installments in the series.

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