Experience with earlier entries in the series aren't required to enjoy Original Sin 2, and as the best entry to date, this is an ideal place to start--just be prepared to lose dozens of hours to it.
See our Divinity: Original Sin 2 review. Dota 2 is not only one of the more daunting PC games to learn and master, but it's also one of the most rewarding and satisfying to play once you know what you're doing.
Two teams of five assault each other as they try to destroy the opposing team's Ancient. It sounds simple, but the strategic depth is vast, and there's a lot to learn if you want to keep up. It requires learning the map, getting familiar with the vast array of characters, and mastering their mechanics to be successful. Of course, if this wasn't an exciting process, it wouldn't be as popular as it is--and if you haven't seen a match play out at The International, then you're missing out.
See our Dota 2 review. The Final Fantasy series is known for having a strong focus on storytelling with colorful characters who get into over-the-top battles, and the MMO Final Fantasy XIV manages to stay true to what the series is all about. Though you might assume the familiar Final Fantasy tenets of storytelling and strong character moments would be absent in an online game, FFXIV is one of the more story-driven MMOs out today.
Final Fantasy XIV is the franchise's second crack at an MMO, and it features a sprawling story about rebellion, equality, and friendship that manages to hit the same highs of the franchise's best single-player games. It may be surprising that a game from is still so pervasive eight years later, but when that game is Grand Theft Auto 5 , it makes a lot more sense. A story of deceit and betrayal, GTA 5 follows the exploits of three men as they make their way through the criminal world of Los Santos and join together for heists that rival those in the Michael Mann classic Heat.
It's bolstered by an immensely popular multiplayer mode, GTA Online, where you can band up with friends and orchestrate your own rise through the criminal ranks. The PC version has a slew of settings that let you tweak the finest details, and GTA 5's incredible modding community has concocted creations that absolutely can't be missed.
See our Grand Theft Auto 5 review. As far as roguelikes go, Hades is among the best. It nails the loop of jumping into the underworld and fighting your way out of Hell, providing players with an arsenal of unique weaponry and powers fit for a god and borrowed from many of the Gods and Goddesses of Olympus. However, it's the slower moments in which you visit the friends and family of protagonist Zagreus between runs that grab hold and keep you fighting for the truth. In most roguelikes, you care solely about making it further than your last run, but Hades does more: It blends action and story, striking a delicate balance of clawing your way toward the overworld and growing your relationships.
See our Hades review. At first glance, Inscryption looks like a mixture of tabletop card games with a healthy dose of deckbuilding thrown in for good measure as you risk your very life in a high-stakes game of survival.
Throw in some roguelite progression, mystery, and a creepy art direction, and you've got the perfect mix for a game that hides more mesmerizing content beneath its surface.
Absolutely strange while it deals out its ideas, that weirdness makes Inscryption the type of game that'll live rent-free in your head long after you've played your last card.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is all charm, adventure, and satisfying action rolled up into a visually-sublime package. Clearly influenced by games such as The Legend of Zelda, developer Ember Labs' stunning title still manages to stand on its own two feet with its satisfying puzzles, adorable Rot minions, and challenging combat.
See our Kena: Bridge of Spirits review. League of Legends is one of the most popular competitive games for a reason. From its strategic combat and mechanical depth to its colorful characters, it's hard not to get sucked into game after game of this MOBA. While there's a lot to learn, it's not as mechanically dense or difficult to master as Dota 2, providing a more welcoming experience to those wanting to get into the MOBA world.
See our League of Legends review. One of the most original indie games of the year, Loop Hero can't be defined by any single genre. A creatively clever mix of RPG staples, deck-building charm, and brutal strategy, Loop Hero merges all of these elements together to create a bold and fresh adventure that'll keep you occupied for hours on end.
See our Loop Hero review. If soaring through the air and flying around the world is a dream of yours, there's no better game than Microsoft Flight Simulator. You can fly out of almost any airport in the world, including smaller airports in quieter towns, and go literally anywhere on Earth--though landing may be difficult in places like the Grand Canyon and Mount Everest.
Microsoft used satellite imagery to recreate the world in-game, and it's improving both the game and map all the time. If there was ever a reason to invest in a flight stick or yoke system , it's Microsoft Flight Simulator. See our Microsoft Flight Simulator review. Minecraft is a global phenomenon for a reason. Its crafting, base building, and survival-lite mechanics are unmatched, providing both an engaging and accessible experience to people of all ages and walks of life.
Crafting huge castles, cozy homes, or monuments to your favorite video game character is a joyful time, while venturing toward the Nether is a tense experience that you're not sure you'll return from. Whether you're building up a huge tower or exploring the depths of the perilous mines, Minecraft remains an exciting time that can be enjoyed with friends or by yourself. Just make those Creepers don't get too close to your house. See our Minecraft review. Overwatch quickly became a household name in the realm of competitive shooters.
With the expert design philosophies of Blizzard and a familiar foundation from the likes of Team Fortress 2, Overwatch provides a deep and intense team-based multiplayer experience. The nuances of their abilities leads to tactical considerations that deepen the experience beyond simply being an FPS. Overwatch's presentation will draw you in with colorful, detailed maps and heroes you'll grow to love just from playing them.
Like any ongoing multiplayer game, balance is always shifting, but Overwatch always seems to strike it extremely well while fostering a sharp focus on the team. It has a rich history of seasonal content and special events that keep it fresh, and even after five years, it's going strong.
See our Overwatch review. Portal 2 remains one of the funniest and most inventive puzzlers in games. It successfully built on the mind-bending multidimensional ideas of the first game and somehow elevated its storytelling and characterization to become incredibly fun and memorable.
Those things alone would make Portal 2 worthy of your attention, but there's additional content that comes with playing the game on PC. Not only is there online and local co-op that extend the game beyond its single-player offering, but there's a huge amount of user-created content that includes whole story campaigns.
Portal 2 is great fun no matter where you play it, but with modding and puzzles built by other players, you get a superior experience on PC--and a ton more Portal to play for free. See our Portal 2 review. After years of development, developer Double Fine's sequel to its cult-classic mind-warping adventure Psychonauts was finally ready to be unleashed. An absolute triumph of imaginative visual design and emotional storytelling, Psychonauts 2 confronts topics of mental wellbeing, regret, and grief in a way that is both heartfelt and touching, but never disrespectful to anyone who can relate to the issues being discussed.
Fun and emotionally educational. See our Psychonauts 2 review. Rainbow Six Siege is an adept mix of first-person shooting, strategic planning, and tactical teamwork. Two teams of five vie for control of a building, where the goal is to capture an objective, defuse a bomb, or secure a hostage. The brilliance of Siege comes in learning these buildings in and out and knowing how to work with your teammates to get in and out most effectively.
Map knowledge can trump twitch shooting in the most dire of situations, rewarding its players for smart thinking and careful play. Siege is available on consoles, but the definitive way to play it is on PC with a keyboard and mouse.
See our Rainbow Six Siege review. A prequel to the original game, the story delivers some eye-opening revelations about the wider Red Dead universe. The gameplay and world-building are incredible, with lots of freedom available for players to do whatever they want as they set out onto the frontier as Arthur Morgan. Phasmophobia approaches the genre with simplicity: a group of up to four people head to houses, schools, and even a prison to investigate paranormal activities.
If Portal was the perfect bitesize puzzle game, Portal 2 is the full, delicious meal. In online co-op, you and a friend solve mind-bending puzzles using portals while chuckling along to narration from GLaDOS, the eternal Portal frenemy.
The game is split into themed areas, each flipping the formula in a fresh way. You might have skipped on the first Risk of Rain when it came out back in , but the sequel is bigger and flashier, whilst retaining what made the original so special, in quite the literal way.
The change from 2D to a full 3D perspective was surprising, but translates the frantic action of the very peculiar roguelike perfectly. Up to four or just solo players can band together to defeat wave after wave of enemies by choosing from a set of unique characters, each with their own weapons and abilities. If you ever wondered what it would feel to be a hybrid between a plant and a robot that can crawl on the floor with its roots as it shoots seeds simultaneously, or a rather standard commando who progressively becomes faster and more agile with the right items, then this is the game for you.
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Rocket League If you mix an exciting racing game with some soccer than you get an adrenaline-pumping game that caters to both racing and soccer fans. You get to team up with 1 or 2 other players and take on other players from around the world.
You can also play alongside your friend in a split-screen multiplayer match and also enjoy the split-screen mode when playing online. Customize your little toy cars and carry out some jaw-dropping, physics-defying moves in this exciting game. Score some screamers and take on the world in Rocket League. Destiny 2 is touted as one of the best online games in recent times because of its incredible storyline filled with mythical science fiction. The plot of the game is set in an extragalactic universe where Cabal forces of the Red Legion launch an aerial assault on the Last City.
The assault is in response to the SIVA crisis which occurred a year ago. In terms of storyline, I can assure you that you are going to be thrilled while playing this game. Apart from that, in the PvE mode, you can also play Destiny 2 with other online players. Essentially, this mode is a first-person shooter game where you have to play a role and assist the Vanguard who are going to attack the Red Legion ship.
There is also a messaging system built into the game so you can communicate with other players in real-time and enjoy the game. All in all, if you are looking for an online game for PC that brings a thrilling story, character building and amazing graphics then Destiny 2 is highly recommended.
Apex Legends. Apex Legends is another game that has quickly risen to popularity in the online gaming world. The game was released in February by EA and has been primarily developed for Windows PCs and other gaming consoles. In short, Apex Legends is a battle-royale game just like Fortnite. As for the game, here you play in a three-man squad on an island of 20 such squads. And with the recent update, you can also play alone or in a squad of two players.
You have to defeat all other squads by searching for weapons, supplies, ammunition and finding answers to mysterious clues on the way. The last standing squad wins the game.
Other than that, Apex Legends is set in a sci-fi universe and if you have played Titanfall then you would find many commonalities between the two games. The gaming environment is largely similar because Respawn Entertainment has developed both the games.
I think Apex Legends has great gameplay and there are many elements that make it unique. If you love playing Fortnite then definitely try Apex Legends. Many experts believe that Apex Legends is a worthy competitor to Fortnite and rightly so. You get plenty of game modes, and a plethora of maps to go along with them.
While Moscow is one of the my favorites for death matches, there are a lot of others including Satellite that you should definitely check out.
Black Ops Cold War includes unlockable weapons that you can grind for, and as you keep using your favorite weapons, you can unlock weapon mods to further improve the weapons for gaining advantages over your opponents. The game has both single-player and multiplayer gameplay and you can play online on your PC in both the modes.
Under the multiplayer gameplay, there are as many as 12 online multiplayer games that feature Galactic Assault, Supremacy, Co-op, Hero Showdown and more.
Apart from the online multiplayer mode, you can also play against AI-controlled players. You can compete in a last-man-standing game against 40 online players with 24 additional AI-controlled players in the mix. The best part about this game is that the more reward you earn, the more you can unlock weapons like Speeder, Artillery, and Armor just like in the Star Wars universe.
So what are you waiting for? Battlefield V Battlefield is another massively popular game series among online gamers and the recent major installment, Battlefield V has gotten an even better response from the community. Battlefield V comes with multiple gaming modes like World War I theme, multiplayer and single-player campaigns and more.
I assure you that Battlefield V has one of the best visual and sound designs in any online PC game. In fact, the game also got awards for best action and writing. In the FPS mode, you can choose your character from six different profiles and start the campaign mode. You will have to compete against other online players and have to survive the war at the end.
There are multiple war games and you can choose any of them, but as most people do, you will likely have a few outstanding favourites from these options. War games are the most thrilling part of Battlefield and you should not miss them. Simply put, if you like war games like Call of Duty then you will definitely love Battlefield V. Borderlands 3 brings all the amazing and exciting elements from the original game and polishes them up for even more excitement. You get access to a plethora of weird and hilarious weapons that are funny yet also powerful.
Path of Exile plays and looks quite similar to Diablo II, however, it boasts much better graphics obviously. The gameplay is set in a vast open-world that you can explore and loot. Go around killing monsters and collecting rare items. Explore large caves and dungeons that are filled with evil monsters and clear them to collect great treasures.
The game also allows you to team up with other players to play in a co-op mode, but the real fun is when each player gets their own vast map to explore and journey through.
In Titanfall 2, players control large robots called Titans with some incredible abilities including things like wall running among others. While Titanfall 2 does have a pretty solid single player campaign with a story mode that I would recommend you play through, the multiplayer mode in this game is probably even more exciting.
Doing this fills up the Titan meter, and allows players to call in Titans the giant robots that we mentioned earlier — this means that every Titanfall 2 multiplayer match almost always has a point where massive Titans fall down from the sky and wreak havoc on the battlefield. Titanfall 2 is a fun FPS game that you should definitely try. If you like space battles, EVE Online is a must-play game for you.
The MMO space battle game is full of epic battles that you can be a part of. There was a mandatory subscription model originally, but it was removed a while back and now anyone can download the game and play it for free. However, the game places a far higher importance on strategy and teamwork than most other online shooters you might have played. World of Tanks Are you a lover of tank-fights?
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