There were many games to play at PAX East 2026 in Boston. Here are twenty games that our Deputy Editor, Roberto Nieves, checked out at the event and wanted to highlight.

We've gathered together a list of some fun and excited currently out and upcoming games great for some online co-op or pvp with your friends.

Awaysis is a colorful adventure with a focus on physics-based action, and it was playable at PAX East 2026.

PAX East 2026 had a plethora of games to play, but these five made the cut to be the best of the event.

Neon Inferno is shaping up to be an excellent Contra-like shooter, and it's launching November 20th, 2025.

At PAX West 2025, Memoria Wake outs players into a dream world to fight monsters and embark on an introspective journey.

At PAX West 2025, Tokyo Xtreme Racer impresses with sharp visuals and engaging arcade gameplay.

Toxic Crusaders brings the classic ultraviolent B-movie hero into an action-packed 4-player brawler from the 90s, and it's releasing in 2025.

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is taking first-person action horror survival beyond the next level, and we're looking forward to seeing its arrival.

Upcoming side-scrolling platform game Space Adventure Cobra - The Awakening launches August 26, 2025.

Playism debuts 6 exciting games that are set to launch in 2025, with some available as soon as this Summer.

Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson is a game powered by rock and roll in a turn-based RPG, and it's coming July 17th!

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach releases June 26th exclusively for the PlayStation 5.

Cappy & Tappy, an upcoming co-op platformer, was showcased at PAX East 2025's PAX Rising booth, and Paul Neafsey got a rundown of the game in an interview with the devs.

Mario Kart World releases June 5th, 2025 with exciting new features such as the Knockout Tour, Free Roam and so much more to enjoy in this latest edition to the franchise!

At PAX East 2025, Missile Command Delta reimagines the classic arcade game into a tactical turn-based cold war thriller.

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake was played behind closed doors at PAX East 2025 and is shaping up to be one of the best remakes of the year.

At PAX East 2025, Fresh Tracks puts players on a mesmerizing and action-packed rhythm adventure with pristine slopes and Norwegian Gods.

At PAX East 2025, auto-shooter Be My Horde lets you play with the corpses of fallen enemies.

At PAX East 2025, auto-shooter Arms of God gives players five weapons to slay the armies of Hell.