We have crossed the halfway point of 2019, and for the last six months the world’s top slot makers – NetEnt, IGT, Microgaming, Bally, Playtech – have been releasing some brilliant online slot games. In fact, 2019 has been a year of big releases, including some highly anticipated sequels. Below we count down what we believe to be the 10 best slot games released so far this year. In addition, we are going to rank them in ascending order.

10. Spinsane – NetEnt

We put Spinsane at the back end of the list because it is arguably an acquired taste – you’ll either love it or hate it. It’s quite a simple game, although it’s not always clear which combinations are winning ones. However, the game will grow on you after a while and it has some powerful winning potential.

9. Breakaway Deluxe – Microgaming

Fans of slots will know Breakaway well, as it is one of Microgaming’s biggest hits down the years. The ice hockey themed sequel takes all the best bits from the original, but it ups the ante by adding a different adjustable payline structure. A must for fans of the original Breakaway game.

8. Dead or Alive II – NetEnt

Many of the games on this list are sequels. So, if you want to compare them, go to Mansion Casino, which has a huge range of online slots to play in Canada. What to say about Dead or Alive II? It arrived with a huge amount of fanfare as the original game was so popular. Does it deliver on that promise? Yes, but not enough to get our top spot.

7. Lightning Strike MegaWays – Blueprint Gaming

The hottest new trend in slots is undoubtedly MegaWays. The structure, which can offer over 100,000 different winning combinations on a reel set, has been developed by Big Time Gaming, but licensed out to other developers. Our favourite of the bunch is Lightning Strike, which works wonderfully well with the MegaWays brand with its themes of Norse mythology.

6. Mercy of the Gods – NetEnt

An excellent addition to NetEnt’s vast portfolio, Mercy of the Gods has quickly become one of the most prominent slots at online casinos. The game has an ethereal theme, promising magical wins and features. It also boasts one of the most innovative and exciting progressive jackpot games around.

5. Lara Croft: Temples and Tombs - Microgaming

One of the most beloved slot games has it second sequel in 15 years. With Temples and Tombs, one would argue that Microgaming has exceeded the original. The graphics and gameplay are well beyond expectations, and there are some really cool special features.

4. Wonder Woman – Playtech

A brilliant addition to Playtech’s big collection of slots based on DC Superheroes, Wonder Woman is as big and bold as the Hollywood movies starring Gal Gadot. There are lots of ways to reap huge rewards in this game, and, of course, you can also net a superhero-sized jackpot in the DC Jackpot Game.

3. AP McCoy Sporting Legends – Playtech

Playtech went all in with the Sporting Legends range earlier in the year, and it’s normal that some will prefer the games based on Ronnie O’Sullivan and Frankie Dettori. However, we are huge fans of the AP McCoy game, which uses brilliant interactive features to guide you though to the finish line of big wins.

2. Narcos – NetEnt

A game that had such anticipation around its release that NetEnt actually issued teaser trailers before its release. That kind of fanfare is usually reserved for movies. Anyway, Narcos delivered on the hype, creating a fun, innovative game that will wow casino players and fans of the television show it was based on.

1. Age of the Gods: Rulers of Olympus – Playtech

Yes, the game is very similar to Man of Steel, but there is something that feels right about Rulers of Olympus: Hera and Zeus do battle across the reels for unlimited free spins; you are transported to Mount Olympus for another special bonus feature. One of the best Age of the Gods games – and that’s saying something.