Weekly Famitsu issue 1929, released December 25, 2025, includes the magazine’s annual feature on the most popular games played in 2025 as selected by 191 industry figures and celebrities.
Each individual lists their top titles played this year, with an overall ranking of the top 20 mentions being compiled. Atlus staff included this year are 1st Production project manager Shinjiro Takada, Persona series creative producer Kazuhisa Wada and Shin Megami Tensei series director and producer Kazuyuki Yamai.
Top 20 TitlesClair Obscur: Expedition 33Ghost of YoteiUrban Myth Dissolution CenterDonkey Kong: BananzaMario Kart: WorldDragon Quest I & II HD2D RemakeMonster Hunter WildsSilent Hill fPokemon Legends Z-ADeath Stranding 2: On the BeachElden Ring: NightreignBall x PitStreet Fighter 6Battlefield 6SD Gundam G Generation EternalFantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals TimeShadowverse: World’s BeyondFinal Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice ChroniclesSultan’s GameOooAtlus Staff RankingsShinjiro Takada (1st Production Project Manager)
1st) Hogwarts Legacy
2025 was a year spent clearing my backlog, so while it was older, I got hooked on how well the world was recreated, and the battle system was fun.
2nd) Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Its story of the past was depicted in a moving way, allowing me to enjoy the world of Zelda on a deeper level.
3rd) Cyberpunk 2077
It might be a little late to say this, but it was amazing how this game fused its setting and mechanics, granting a high degree of freedom and volume.
Kazuhisa Wada (Persona Series Creative Producter)
1st) Urban Myth Dissolution Center
I was blown away. This game really nails the key aspects. A model for indie games to follow.
2nd) Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
This game’s volume is insane. My son completed all 100 endings.
3rd) Dragon Quest Walk
I’ve been playing this game for a long time [Editors Note: Wada First included this game in his top 5 in 2019]. In 2025, I succeeded in getting a young person from the planning department hooked.
Kazuyuki Yamai (Shin Megami Tensei series Producer and Director)
1st) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
I’m impressed with the idea of creating a JRPG with the aesthetics of a Western painting.
2nd) Mario Kart World
It’s impressive that Nintendo is still able to come up with new ideas for this series.
3rd) Urban Myth Dissolution Center
I was blown away by the pixel art and animation (sometimes giving a 90s vibe).
4th) Cyberpunk 2077 (Ultimate Edition)
Wow, I was amazed by how much movement this game has.
5th) Faith: The Unholy Trilogy
This game is inhabited by madness and demons.
The top games of 2024 for Atlus developers Shinjiro Takada, Naoto Hiraoka and Kazuhisa Wada can be read in last year’s post.