Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 delivers the long-awaited sequel to the cult classic, bringing back its brutal, bone-crunching combat. The action feels more fluid and impactful than ever before. It uses the rich Warhammer license to create a massive world that will pull in both dedicated fans and newcomers. | © Saber Interactive
Stellar Blade is an action game that truly excels in its combat, drawing clear inspiration from challenging titles like Sekiro. It mixes precise parries with high-impact gunplay and special moves, making every fight feel cinematic. While its story is light, the accessible difficulty options make it a great entry point for anyone curious about the genre. | © SHIFT UP Corporation
This remake of Silent Hill 2 carefully modernizes the classic while preserving its haunting atmosphere. The combat has been reimagined and the environments expanded, all supported by deeply unsettling sound design. It's a faithful yet fresh way to experience one of horror's most iconic stories, whether you're returning or discovering it for the first time. | © Konami
Baldur's Gate 3 brings the classic CRPG series back in a huge way, offering an incredible amount of player freedom. It truly feels like a live Dungeons & Dragons session, where your choices have real weight and the world reacts to your decisions. This depth makes it easy to lose yourself for hours and then immediately start a new adventure with a different character. | © Larian Studios
R.E.P.O. thrives on its fun, physics-based chaos, where every object has a satisfying sense of weight and interactivity. It's the kind of game that truly shines with a group of friends, creating unpredictable and hilarious moments. While it shares DNA with Lethal Company, the game carves out its own identity with a fresh setting and engaging gameplay loop. | © Semiwork Studios
Capcom's remake of Resident Evil 4 had a massive legacy to live up to, and it succeeds brilliantly. It carefully modernizes the classic with refined controls and stunning visuals without losing the original's tense soul. This is the definitive way to experience one of the most influential survival-horror games ever made. | © Capcom
Inscryption starts as a tense, atmospheric card game where you build a deck to survive a mysterious opponent. It quickly reveals itself to be much more, weaving roguelite mechanics and a deep mystery into its core. The game's unique blend of genres creates a deeply unsettling and memorable experience that sticks with you. | © Daniel Mullins Games
Monster Hunter Wilds streamlines the classic formula, making it easier to track beasts and jump into the action. Its new combat systems add clear, satisfying goals to the game's famously epic hunts. While PC performance can be demanding, the core experience is a terrific action-RPG that's hard to put down. | © Capcom
Fortnite's core gunplay is intentionally straightforward, designed to work seamlessly with its fast-paced building mechanics. While the battle royale format has some randomness, smart play and skill can consistently overcome a bad loot drop. For many players, the experience remains smooth and the technical issues that others report simply don't get in the way of the fun. | © Epic Games
Hades 2 masterfully weaves its roguelite action into a deep, unfolding narrative where every run matters. Supergiant Games built this sequel with care in early access, refining it with fan feedback into a polished triumph. It captures the same magical blend of fast-paced combat and compelling characters that made the first game so unforgettable. | © Supergiant Games
Final Fantasy XIV stands out as an MMO that truly honors the series' legacy of deep storytelling and memorable characters. It features a sprawling, emotional narrative about rebellion and friendship that rivals the best single-player games. This makes it a fantastic entry point for both Final Fantasy fans and anyone new to the MMO genre. | © Square Enix
The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion offers a massive new chapter for Elden Ring, delivering a world so vast it feels like a sequel. It thoughtfully expands the lore with surprising secrets for those who want to dive deep. The combat retains that satisfying difficulty, introducing new weapons and challenges that perfectly recapture the thrill of conquering The Lands Between. | © FromSoftware
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a beautiful love letter to classic JRPGs, built with modern Unreal Engine 5 visuals. It keeps the turn-based combat you love but blends it with fresh, souls-like influences for a more engaging pace. The result is a captivating adventure that feels both nostalgic and entirely new. | © Sandfall Interactive
Disco Elysium is a one-of-a-kind detective RPG where your only real tools are dialogue and skill checks. You play as an amnesiac cop trying to solve a murder while piecing together your own broken life. The game gives you incredible freedom to shape the narrative, creating a deeply personal story that's both funny and poignant. | © ZA/UM
Arc Raiders sets itself apart in the extraction shooter genre by putting your interactions with other players front and center. In its dangerous PvPvE landscape, you'll constantly face split-second choices to either help or betray fellow scavengers. Every drop into the post-apocalyptic overworld becomes a tense story of trust and survival. | © Embark Studios
Looking for your next great PC adventure? We've sorted through this year's releases to bring you the absolute must-plays. From sprawling RPGs to tense shooters, this list has something for every kind of player.
