An Overview of the Best Online Slots in 2022
With Christmas and New Year approaching, attention often turns to the year ahead and the new games it may bring. Before looking forward to 2023, this review revisits several online slots that made a mark when they launched in 2022.
Among the year's releases were Big Bass Splash from Pragmatic Play, Money Train 3 by Relax Gaming, and The Walking Dead Cash Collect from Playtech. We consider whether any of these titles earned a place among the top 5 online slots of 2022.
Here is our look at the slot releases we rated most highly among games launched at online casinos during 2022.
Gonzita’s Quest (Red Tiger Gaming)
Gonzita’s Quest arrived with the legacy of a much-loved predecessor to live up to. The original Gonzo’s Quest slot remains one of the most-played games of its kind. This instalment puts Gonzita in the lead: Gonzita's Quest follows her on expeditions inspired by her husband’s, brother’s or father’s legendary journeys—the exact relationship remains unclear.
Red Tiger Gaming gives this title its own identity despite some visual echoes of the earlier game. Its main bonus differs, pairing a hold-and-win feature with free spins. The highly volatile slot has 5 reels, 3 rows and 25 paylines, with an RTP of 95.66%.
Warp Wreckers Power Glyph (Quickspin)
Quickspin had a strong year, releasing new games including this title and receiving the Slot Provider of the Year award at the 2022 IGA Awards.
Released early in the year, Warp Wreckers Power Glyph soon stood out among cluster pays slots. Its features include tumbling reels, free spins, wild symbols, spawning wilds and the Power-Up stack feature, among others. On a 5x5 reel grid, the game has low variance and a maximum payout of 4,500x the stake. These elements are explained further in our guide to bonus features.
Muertos Multiplier Megaways (Pragmatic Play)
Pragmatic Play’s Muertos Multiplier Megaways was a popular choice with the original review team, and it also drew players around the world. Set against Mexico’s ‘Day of the Dea’ theme, this high-variance slot uses 6 reels and the Megaways mechanic to offer as many as 117,649 ways to win.
Winning symbols are replaced by new ones, creating the possibility of more than one win in a spin. In free spins, a global multiplier rises after each reel win; wild multipliers can increase it further, potentially building a large multiplier by the feature’s end. The Buy Bonus option lets players enter the feature directly for 100x the stake.
Elvis Frog Trueways (BGaming)
The original review team praised the consistency of BGaming’s game output. Elvis Frog Trueways is the third release in a series that began with the popular Elvis Frog Vegas. This 6-reel slot has an RTP of 96.79% and offers up to 262, 144 ways to win.
Its bonus options include free spins with wild multipliers and a Coin Respin feature that can award a major jackpot. The original review also highlighted the game's graphics and animations, noting its presentation on desktop and mobile devices.
John Hunter and the Book of Tut Respin (Pragmatic Play)
The ‘John Hunter’ games have attracted a broad following, and Pragmatic Play added another entry in 2022. In John Hunter and the Book of Tut Respin, the treasure hunt centres on ancient artefacts and hidden gems, with a possible top payout of 5,500x the stake.
Like many ‘Book’ slots, this game builds around a book symbol that acts as a wild or scatter and a free-spins round with a randomly selected expanding symbol. Fans of the series and of ‘Book’ games may want to explore this release alongside the other titles in the top 5.
Conclusion
Which of these new slot releases from 2022 stands out most to you? You might prefer another video slot that did not make the list. The original review considered these five among the stronger games launched that year and looked ahead to what 2023 might bring.
With 12+ years of experience in the iGaming industry, Evan specializes in reviewing online casinos, analyzing slot games, and evaluating player safety. Their expertise covers casino licensing, RTP, volatility, bonus conditions, and withdrawal policies. Through hands-on testing and independent research, Evan delivers transparent, fact-based reviews to help players better understand gambling platforms, their features, and potential risks.
