Listen, I’m all about staying abreast of current events — but watching the fascist, white, cis, hetero patriarchy put boots on the necks of anyone they want to gets old fast. Sometimes, engaging in civil discourse in the marketplace of ideas falls short, and you just need to unleash some unbridled rage on some fools. If you feel like dismantling the systems of oppression with wanton destruction, these games provide that sweet feeling you get from bringing the ruling class down a peg.

While the evergreen violence of the Wolfenstein franchise is a natural starting point, we know that fascism doesn’t always wear a uniform tailored by Hugo Boss. Regardless of the motivations of the overarching antagonists, our recommended titles all feature enemies that are just following orders responsible for upholding corrupt systems or institutions. So you don’t have to feel bad about sending any of these suckers to an early grave. Go ahead, give your empathy the day off and become the Blazko that you wicz to see in the world.

Where you see a world run by Nazis, B.J. Blazkowicz sees a target-rich environment. The entirety of the Wolfenstein franchise, but specifically MachineGames’ Wolfenstein: The New Order and Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus, are all about streamlining the fascist-to-dog-food pipeline. And thanks to current events, it’s never been easier to identify with a motley crew of weirdos hell-bent on toppling a fascist regime. While these games are usually about new and creative ways to send goose-stepping morons to an early grave, both The New Order and The New Colossus still serve up plenty of poignant story beats to remind you what you’re fighting for. —Alice Jovanée

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