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There are many people around who are very eager to label EA as one of the worst gaming companies of all time, but the truth is that this organization has tried its hardest to turn its image around after becoming the punching bag of the gaming industry.Their renewed focus on single-player gameswhile trying to rework how they integrate microtransactions has done a great job of letting players appreciate them instead of calling them out time and time again.
There aremany great games with EA’s label on themthat have become some of the best video game experiences that fans can expose themselves to. Thebest EA gamesencompass a wide range of genres and will be quite appealing to gamers with varying and selective tastes.
Updated on Jul 24, 2025, by Mehrdad Khayyat:Despite all the hate towards Electronic Arts after shutting down some of the most memorable studios, the company does give more value to single-player experiences now, and it can be witnessed with the offline, story-driven approach taken on the latest Star Wars and Dragon Age games.
The good news is Electronic Arts, like any other publisher, is looking to maximize its revenue, but it doesn’t mean the company has not released any great games in its history. Indeed, Electronic Arts does have a trace in most of the popular genres in gaming!
Unravelwas one of the first projects that was supported by the EA Originals program, and it is indeed one of the best experiences in the collection. The game follows the adventure of a thread of yarn that unravels as it moves forward, and this unraveling becomes the core gameplay mechanic.
The players can use the yarn to solve a variety of platforming puzzles, like swinging, climbing, and even saving the game. Despite the fact thatUnravelwas developed by a small indie studio, it features stunning and charming visuals that make the adventure more enjoyable.
As a combat-free experience,Unravelalso tells a story through the memory pieces that the player finds, though no dialogues are ever traded.
Fallen Order’s launch was rough, with a wealth of bugs marring what should’ve been a fun experience. Thankfully, Respawn wasted no time in ironing out the kinks, letting players enjoy an incredible video game that is arguably one of the finest single-playerStar Warsgames around.
Cal Kestis is a compelling protagonist who ends up playing a major role without being too grating in the process.Jedi: Survivorcontinues the story of this hero, and it’s a shame that the launch of this title somehow managed to be even more broken than its predecessor.
Most people would just dismiss theFIFAseries and comment on the fact that every title is pretty much interchangeable when it comes to the gameplay. While this is true to an extent, there’s no denying that the polished gameplay of this annual sports video game series makes the act of controlling one’s favorite soccer team to score goals a highly engaging one.
FIFA 12and15are considered by many to betwo of the best games in the long-running series, with the latter edging out the former because of how fun its gameplay felt. Later titles have tried to make some changes to the gameplay with varying degrees of success, butFIFA 15continues to stand strong as one of the greatest sports games that deserves all the time in the spotlight, and then some.
The Saboteurwas one of those doomed games that not only received a sequel but also had its developer shut down, all despite being a well-crafted experience. The game’s approach to an open-world adventure still remains quite unique, as the game was set in Nazi-invaded France back in World War 2.
The story was well-written with some memorable characters, and the gameplay was really enjoyable.The Saboteurfeels like a combination ofHitmanandAssassin’s Creed, where the player can use stealth mechanics to infiltrate the Nazi bases and blow them up while being able to climb up buildings and use rooftops as a faster and sneakier way of traversal.
The Saboteurdid a good job in almost every aspect, though it wasn’t flawless in any of them. It’s a shame that the IP was canned back then, as it could evolve even more with potential sequels.
Unfortunately, Electronic Arts no longer invests in RTS games, but the company already owns the IP for one of the most brilliant franchises in the genre. TheCommand And Conquerseries is a massive universe that branches out into multiple sub-franchises each with many different titles.
Generals, and its expansionZero Hour, was probably the most memorable game from theCommand And Conquerseries depicting modern-day warfare. The game featured only three playable factions, but the difference between them was deep enough to add up significantly to the replayability value. Also, each faction featured a unique campaign with challenging missions.
Despite the many problems that plaguedDragon Age: Inquisitionduring its development, most people agreed that it was a solid addition to the franchise and a step in the right direction afterDragon Age 2attempted to make the franchise appeal to a broader market. Forming an Inquisition and saving the world from Corypheus' malevolence is a blast, especially with the many things players can do along the way.
The idea of separating the story into DLCs was maligned by many, butInquisitionhas slowly garnered a positive reputation over time. It’s easy to see why players are hotly anticipating the release ofDragon Age: The Veilguard, even if the reveal of this game worried many. Fans will be replaying this game right now to keep their memory fresh when it comes to the series' impressive lore.
The acquisition of BioWare by EA allowed the studio to flex a big budget in their game like never before. After being hailed as the king of the CRPG genre, the company moved to a more mainstream action-focused title with the advent ofDragon Age: Origins.
The experiment was a massive success, with the varying origins of the player character, a rich fantasy world, and some great storytelling turningDragon Age: Originsintoone of the most beloved Western RPGs of all time. To this day, fans still consider this game to be the best title in the series, and understandably so.
Most people considerThe Sims 3to be the best game in this popular life simulation series, with the inclusion of a seamless open world and new mechanics being seen as groundbreaking by many. While this game could be rather demanding for PCs at the time, it didn’t take long before post-launch support for this game stabilized the experience.
This, coupled with the wealth of new content that was added, madeThe Sims 3one of the best video games ever made. The reason why so many people continue to be disappointed byThe Sims 4is because it was a step down from its predecessor in many ways, and fans can only hope thatThe Sims 5doesn’t repeat the same mistakes.
Battlefield 4might not feature the high-octane story campaign of its predecessor, but it indeed took the multiplayer experience in the franchise to the next level with amazing maps, jaw-dropping destruction physics, and a variety of fairly balanced weapons and vehicles.
It’s no joke thatBattlefield 4still had many active players afterBattlefield 2042’s release until Electronic Arts decided to shut the servers down back in 2024. The game is still the best modern warfare experience that the series has managed to deliver so far, thanks to its fluent gunplay and well-designed classes.
After working onA Way Out, Josef Fares went all out in the development of a co-op story-driven game that ended up being one of the best titles that fans can get their hands on.It Takes Twofocuses on the story of Cody and May, two people in a strained marriage and on the verge of getting a divorce when their child, Rose, wishes for a way to make them see past their differences.
This turns them into two dolls who have to go through a wide range of challenges that switch up the gameplay in fresh and engaging ways.It Takes Twowas lauded for its incredible gameplay, even if the narrative was a bit too cliched and uninteresting for most people, who considered it to be the weakest part of the experience.
