This is our combined list of the year's best games. For our individual rankings and detailed thoughts, check out:

10. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

Alan: not ranked / Trevor: #3

9. The Golf Club

Alan: #10 / Trevor: not ranked

8. Jackbox Party Pack

Alan: not ranked / Trevor: #10

7. The Castle Doctrine

Alan: #3 / Trevor: not ranked

6. Bayonetta 2

Alan: not ranked / Trevor: #2

5. Valiant Hearts

Alan: not ranked / Trevor: #5

4. Destiny

Alan: #4 / Trevor: not ranked

3. Mario Kart 8

Alan: #5 / Trevor: not ranked

2. Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft

Alan: #1 / Trevor: not ranked

1. Dark Souls II

Alan: #2 / Trevor: #1