Best Video Games Remakes of 2025

2025 has been an absolute treat for fans of classic games. Developers aren’t just porting old titles anymore, they’re rebuilding them from the ground up, reimagining core mechanics, and sometimes completely transforming the way we remember them. These aren’t just nostalgia trips; they’re full-blown makeovers that breathe new life into beloved worlds. Whether it's stealthy saboteurs, time-traveling adventurers, or grizzled cowboys, this year’s remakes have delivered big on both style and substance.

With modern engines, improved combat systems, and smarter AI, these games don’t just look better; they play better too. So whether you’re reliving a favorite or diving in for the first time, here are the 10 best video game remakes of 2025 that truly raised the bar.

10. Lunar: Remastered Collection

Lunar: Remastered Collection revives the beloved classics Lunar: The Silver Star and Lunar: Eternal Blue, featuring HD visuals, enhanced music, and modern quality-of-life improvements. Following its launch in early this year, the collection features remastered anime cutscenes with faithful gameplay and updated presentation. This remaster honours the emotional storytelling and charm that made the original games iconic. A must-play revival for classic JRPG fans.

9. Silent Hill 2 Remake

Bloober Team had one job: don’t mess up a horror classic, and surprisingly, they didn’t. The Silent Hill 2 Remake retains the original’s disturbing tone while incorporating modern graphics, sound, and mechanics. James Sunderland's emotional journey is even more gut-wrenching now thanks to the fantastic facial animation tech and voice acting. Combat still feels a bit heavy, but honestly, that just adds to the tension. Walking those foggy streets never felt more isolating and terrifying. If you're into psychological horror, this one's back on top.

8. Dynasty Warriors: Origins

The Musou formula has been around for a minute, but Dynasty Warriors: Origins freshens it up in all the right ways. It’s not a total remake of one title; it’s more of a soft reboot of the whole formula. Still, the throwback vibes are immersive. Bigger battlefields, cleaner visuals, smarter enemies, and classic characters return with redesigned moves and smoother flow. And best of all, co-op is alive and well. Whether you're slicing through 100 enemies at once or just running around like a chaos god, it’s satisfying in a way only Dynasty Warriors can be.

7. Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered

In this remaster, Lara Croft is back again, and this time she’s digging through the Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered era. These were some of her more experimental games, and they didn’t age all that well. But this 2025 remaster polishes them up just right. No more clunky tank controls. No more weird camera angles. Just classic tomb exploration with a smoother feel, sharper visuals, and better lighting. The cheesy dialogue is still there, don’t worry. However, the overall experience no longer feels like a relic of the past; it feels playable again.

6. Freedom Wars Remastered

Freedom Wars always felt like one of those “hidden gems” locked away on the PS Vita. But this year, it finally escaped. The 2025 remaster brings the game to PS5 and PC with a slicker UI, updated graphics, and much-needed quality-of-life fixes. The post-apocalyptic, prison-society-meets-monster-hunting setup is still unique. And thanks to improved online features and tighter controls, it’s way easier to jump in and start grinding your sentence down. It's not the most talked-about remake this year, but for fans of sci-fi action, it’s a total gem.

5. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

The big ape is back, and this time he’s rolling in full HD. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD brings the Wii-era platformer to the Switch 2 with upgraded visuals and performance boosts. It still delivers that classic DKC challenge with tight platforming and fun co-op. Whether you’re dodging tiki drums or riding a rocket barrel through a collapsing cave, the levels feel just as wild now as they did in 2010. If you’re into side-scrollers or just want some good couch co-op chaos, this is a treat.

4. Splinter Cell Remake

It’s been over a decade since Sam Fisher snuck his way into a new game, but the Splinter Cell remake finally brings him back in style. Ubisoft gave this one the full treatment, modern lighting, smoother movement, better AI, and all the gadgets you'd expect. The shadows feel deeper, the stealth feels smarter, and those iconic night vision goggles? Still the best. They also fleshed out some of the story beats to give Sam more depth. This isn’t just a nostalgia trip; it’s a strong reintroduction to one of the stealth genre’s legends.

3. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4

After how good the THPS 1 + 2 remakes were, this one had a lot to live up to. And true to their legacy, they nailed it again. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is fast, fluid, and full of style. The classic parks are all here, and they look better than ever. New skaters, better creation tools, and a killer soundtrack seal the deal. Online leaderboards and multiplayer let you show off those endless combos. It’s arcade fun that’s just as addictive in 2025 as it was in 2002.

2. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

Bethesda finally did it. Oblivion is back, and it’s better than ever. Running on Unreal Engine 5, this remaster feels like a full remake. The world of Cyrodiil is stunning, the quests are just as weird and fun, and the character models no longer look like potatoes. They even gave the UI a modern touch and improved the combat just enough to make it less floaty. It’s still 100% Oblivion, full chaos, and freedom, but with all the polish you’d expect from a 2025 RPG. Fans old and new will lose countless hours in this one.

1. Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater

Now, this one is not out yet, but come on. Everything we've seen so far points to Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater being an absolute masterpiece. The trailers show off a gorgeous jungle, detailed stealth mechanics, and reimagined boss battles. It’s not just a visual upgrade; the entire game is being rebuilt with modern tech while staying faithful to Hideo Kojima’s original vision. Snake’s survival journey, camo system, and Cold War story are all getting new life, and longtime fans can’t wait. If this lands the way it’s expected to on 28th August, it could easily go down as one of the greatest remakes ever. August can’t come soon enough.