Some of our most recent games may not be piping hot right out of the oven, but they offer hours of gaming enjoyment and intense combat. From the riveting detective tale of Duck Detective to the physics-based destruction engine of Teardown, these titles are the top of the crop for PC.
Ninja Theory’s Hellblade demonstrated that a first-person game can tackle a tough topic with a sensitive, responsive storytelling and immersive binaural sound. Hellblade 2 builds on this game’s success by providing a deeper experience and a more in-depth investigation into the psychosis Senua experiences.
Final Fantasy XIV is one of the most refined and expansive MMOs available. Endwalker the most recent expansion, brings an end that is satisfying to the long 8+ year narrative, bringing back some old characters while settling scores and rescuing the world.
Divinity Original Sin 2 is a reimagining of the isometric CRPG, specifically for modern players. Its branching story and brilliantly evocative script, complex characters and party building mechanics have raised the benchmark for dungeon-crawlers.
The Stanley Parable skewers tried-and-true video game tropes with a wry sense of humor that’s not gotten old even a little. The Ultra Deluxe Edition brings a visual update and new content but the sharp pokes are still there.