Top 10 Games That Stole the Show at Gamescom 2025

By Braheim Gibbs | Amerime Media

🔥 The lights dimmed, the trailers rolled, and Gamescom 2025 delivered an avalanche of reveals that left fans buzzing worldwide. From blockbuster sequels that shook the stage (Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Resident Evil Requiem) to long-awaited cult favorites finally stepping into the spotlight (Hollow Knight: Silksong, Onimusha: Way of the Sword), this year’s show wasn’t just another gaming expo—it was a full-blown celebration of what’s next for the industry.

We saw surprises, comebacks, and crossovers nobody saw coming. And now? It’s time to break down the ten games that absolutely stole the show at Gamescom 2025.

1. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

A cinematic co-op campaign set in 2035 debuted with a killer trailer featuring Endgame mode and heavyweight actors Milo Ventimiglia and Kiernan Shipka.TechRadar+14EW.com+14Windows Central+14

2. Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hornet’s much-awaited return delivered swift platforming and healing mechanics in a first-look gameplay that nailed both the art and the nostalgia. Game Informer

3. Resident Evil Requiem

Capcom's psychological horror gem took home four awards—best visuals, best audio, most epic, and best PlayStation game. UpperGamer+6GamesHub+6Tom's Guide+6

4. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

TT Games brought pitch-perfect, open-world Gotham vibes and detective vision in this stylish, humorous revamp.TechRadar

5. Black Myth: Zhong Kui

Game Science revealed this ghost-fighting deity sequel with a high-energy cinematic trailer, teasing mythological depth and visual flair. Top Gear+9Wikipedia+9Tom's Guide+9

6. Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Samurai combat meets surreal horror. The trailer’s bizarre design choices delivered that Cronenberg-tinged visual flair we can’t look away from. LOS40Top Gear

7. Lords of the Fallen II

Though no gameplay yet, this Soulslike sequel flexed its dark atmosphere and lore-heavy cosmic vibes during ONL. LOS40+1

8. Monster Hunter Wilds (Crossover)

Capcom unveiled a crossover event with Final Fantasy XIV’s Monster Hunter Wilds, bringing two fan-fave titles into the ring.Tom's Guide+2Windows Central+2

9. Europa Universalis V

Grand strategy enthusiasts got a tease of new systems, scope, and release tease—stoking hype for this ambitious follow-up. TechRadar+2Wikipedia+2

10. Void Breaker & Ninja Gaiden 4

Void Breaker is already live on PC, while Ninja Gaiden 4 will land on October 21—both bringing high-octane action to the table. Windows Central

Why These Ten Deserve Your Spotlight

Each of these titles sparked buzz for a reason: genre reinventions (Silksong, Black Ops 7), cult sequels (Requiem, Onimusha), and exciting cross-genre collabs (Monster Hunter Wilds).

From corpse-strewn horror to sweeping samurai revenge, Gamescom 2025 wasn’t just a showcase—it was a fireworks show for leveling up the gaming narrative.