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Name,Link,Distributer,Developer,Release Date,Also On,Summary,Metascore,Meta Status,# of Critic Reviews,Critic Positive,Critic Mixed,Critic Negative,Userscore,Userscore Status,# of User Reviews,User Positive,User Mixed,User Negative,Genres,# Of Players,Rating,Awards
disco-elysium-the-final-cut,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/disco-elysium-the-final-cut,ZA/UM,ZA/UM,30-Mar-21,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is the definitive edition of the smash-hit RPG. Pursue your political dreams in new quests, meet and question more of the city's locals, and explore a whole extra area. Full voice-acting, controller support, and expanded language options also included. Get even more out of this award-winning open world. You're a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city block to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders, or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being. Collapse",97,universal acclaim,11,11,0,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,797,124,15,28,"Role-Playing, General, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#1 Best PC Game of 2021
#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
half-life-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/half-life-2,VU Games,Valve Software,16-Nov-04,,"[Metacritic's 2004 PC Game of the Year] By taking the suspense, challenge and visceral charge of the original, and adding startling new realism and responsiveness, Half-Life 2 opens the door to a world where the player's presence affects everything around him, from the physical environment to the behaviors -- even the emotions -- of both friends and enemies. The player again picks up the crowbar of research scientist Gordon Freeman, who finds himself on an alien-infested Earth being picked to the bone, its resources depleted, its populace dwindling. Freeman is thrust into the unenviable role of rescuing the world from the wrong he unleashed back at Black Mesa. And a lot of people -- people he cares about -- are counting on him. [Vivendi Universal] Collapse",96,universal acclaim,81,81,0,0,9.2,universal acclaim,12498,2114,158,112,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#1 Best PC Game of 2004
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
grand-theft-auto-v,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/grand-theft-auto-v,Rockstar Games,Rockstar North,13-Apr-15,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Los Santos: a sprawling sun-soaked metropolis full of self-help gurus, starlets and fading celebrities, once the envy of the Western world, now struggling to stay alive in a time of economic uncertainty and cheap reality TV. Amidst the turmoil, three very unique criminals plot their own chances of survival and success: Franklin, a street hustler looking for tangible opportunities and serious money; Michael, a professional ex-con whose retirement is less rosy than he figured it would be; and Trevor, a violent dude driven by the opportunity for a cheap high and his next big score. With options at a premium, the crew risks it all in a myriad of daring and dangerous heists that could set them up for life. Collapse",96,universal acclaim,57,56,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,8804,812,204,378,"Modern, Action Adventure, Open-World",32,M,"#1 Best PC Game of 2015
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#13 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
the-orange-box,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-orange-box,EA Games,Valve Software,10-Oct-07,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Games included in The Orange Box compilation: The original Half-Life 2 - The player again picks up the crowbar of research scientist Gordon Freeman, who finds himself on an alien-infested Earth being picked to the bone, its resources depleted, its populace dwindling. Freeman is thrust into the unenviable role of rescuing the world from the wrong he unleashed back at Black Mesa. And a lot of people - people he cares about - are counting on him. Half-Life 2: Episode One - The player reprises his role of Dr. Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of the resistance's battle against the Combine forces. Half-Life 2: Episode Two -- the second installment in Valve's episodic trilogy advances the award-winning story, leading the player to new locations outside of City 17. Portal - a pioneering type of single player action game that rewrites the rules for how players approach and manipulate their environment ¨C much like how Half-Life 2's Gravity Gun reinvented the way gamers interact with objects in the game. Team Fortress 2 - an all-new version of the legendary title that spawned team based multiplayer action games. The game's daring new art style features the most advanced graphics of any Source-based game released to date. [Valve Software] Collapse",96,universal acclaim,34,34,0,0,9.1,universal acclaim,2231,251,9,4,"Action, Miscellaneous, Shooter, Compilation, First-Person, Sci-Fi",32,M,"#1 Best PC Game of 2007
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
half-life,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/half-life,Sierra Entertainment,Valve Software,19-Nov-98,PlayStation 2,"Half-Life combines great storytelling in the tradition of Stephen King with intense action and advanced technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players need to think smart to survive. Half-Life has won more than 50 Game of the Year awards from publications around the world, and was named 'Best PC Game Ever' in PC Gamer's November 1999 issue. [Sierra] Collapse",96,universal acclaim,24,24,0,0,9.1,universal acclaim,5557,737,47,21,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",,M,"#1 Best PC Game of 1998
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 1998
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 1998"
bioshock,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/bioshock,2K Games,"Irrational Games, 2K Marin",21-Aug-07,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Going beyond ""run and gun corridors,"" ""monster-closet AIs"" and static worlds, BioShock creates a living, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. After your plane crashes into icy uncharted waters, you discover a rusted bathysphere and descend into Rapture, a city hidden beneath the sea. Constructed as an idealistic society for a hand picked group of scientists, artists and industrialists, the idealism is no more. Now the city is littered with corpses, wildly powerful guardians roam the corridors as little girls loot the dead, and genetically mutated citizens ambush you at every turn. Take control of your world by hacking mechanical devices, commandeering security turrets and crafting unique items critical to your very survival. Upgrade your weapons with ionic gels, explosives and toxins to customize them to the enemy and environment. Genetically modify your body through dozens of Plasmid Stations scattered throughout the city, empowering you with fantastic and often grotesque abilities. Explore a living world powered by Ecological A.I., where the inhabitants have interesting and consequential relationships with one another that impact your gameplay experience. Experience truly next generation graphics that vividly illustrate the forlorn art deco city, highlighted by the most detailed and realistic water effects ever developed in a video game. Make meaningful choices and mature decisions, ultimately culminating in the grand question: do you exploit the innocent survivors of Rapture...or save them? [2K Games] Collapse",96,universal acclaim,44,44,0,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,5887,735,158,94,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#2 Best PC Game of 2007
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
baldurs-gate-ii-shadows-of-amn,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/baldurs-gate-ii-shadows-of-amn,Interplay,BioWare,24-Sep-00,,"An epic continuation of the story that began in ""Baldur's Gate,"" this RPG is set along the southern portion of the Sword Coast, a detailed and rich area of the Forgotten Realms called Amn. It features 300 spells and 130-plus monster types compared to only 130 spells and 60 monster types in Baldur's Gate. [Interplay] Collapse",95,universal acclaim,30,30,0,0,9.1,universal acclaim,1549,235,5,8,"Role-Playing, PC-style RPG, PC-style RPG, Western-Style",6,T,"#1 Best PC Game of 2000
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
persona-5-royal,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/persona-5-royal,"Sega , Atlus",Atlus,21-Oct-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Prepare for an all-new RPG experience in Persona 5 Royal based in the universe of the award-winning series, Persona! Don the mask of Joker and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. Break free from the chains of modern society and stage grand heists to infiltrate the minds of the corrupt and make them change their ways! Persona 5 Royal is packed with new characters, confidants, story depth, new locations to explore, and a new grappling hook mechanic for stealthy access to new areas. With a new semester at Shujin Academy, get ready to strengthen your abilities in the metaverse and in your daily life. Persona 5 Royal presents a unique visual style and award nominated composer Shoji Meguro returns with an all-new soundtrack. Explore Tokyo, unlock new Personas, customize your own personal Thieves Den, discover a never-before-seen story arc, cutscenes, alternate endings, and more! Even for the most seasoned Phantom Thieves among us, Persona 5 Royal is a new challenge to defy conventions, discover the power within, and fight for justice. Wear the mask. Reveal your truth. Collapse",95,universal acclaim,13,13,0,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,313,68,6,6,"Role-Playing, Japanese-Style",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#1 Best PC Game of 2022
#30 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
portal-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/portal-2,Valve Software,Valve Software,18-Apr-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Valve is working on a full-length sequel to its award-winning, mind-bending puzzle action game for the Xbox 360 and PC.",95,universal acclaim,52,51,1,0,9.1,universal acclaim,9003,2007,113,32,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",,E10+,"#1 Best PC Game of 2011
#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim,Bethesda Softworks,Bethesda Game Studios,10-Nov-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","The next chapter in the Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose. Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before. Skyrim's new game engine brings to life a complete virtual world with rolling clouds, rugged mountains, bustling cities, lush fields, and ancient dungeons. Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions. Battle ancient dragons like you've never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself. Collapse",94,universal acclaim,32,32,0,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,12626,1873,357,373,"Role-Playing, First-Person, First-Person, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#2 Best PC Game of 2011
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
mass-effect-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/mass-effect-2,Electronic Arts,BioWare,26-Jan-10,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","The Mass Effect trilogy is a science fiction adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life forms and mysterious uncharted planets. In this dark second chapter, Saren¡¯s evil army of Geth soldiers has just been defeated, and humans, who are still struggling to make their mark on the galactic stage, are now faced with an even greater peril. [BioWare] Collapse",94,universal acclaim,55,54,1,0,8.9,generally favorable reviews,5604,606,109,45,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#1 Best PC Game of 2010
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
grand-theft-auto-vice-city,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/grand-theft-auto-vice-city,Rockstar Games,Rockstar North,12-May-03,"PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4","[Metacritic's 2003 PC Game of the Year] The PC version has enhanced features including improved graphics and sound, additional PC controls, as well as several options for players to customize the game. ""Welcome to Vice City. Welcome to the 1980s."" Having just made it back onto the streets of Liberty City after a long stretch in maximum security, Tommy Vercetti is sent to Vice City by his old boss, Sonny Forelli. They were understandably nervous about his re-appearance in Liberty City, so a trip down south seemed like a good idea. But all does not go smoothly upon his arrival in the glamorous, hedonistic metropolis of Vice City. He's set up and is left with no money and no merchandise. Sonny wants his money back, but the biker gangs, Cuban gangsters, and corrupt politicians stand in his way. Most of Vice City seems to want Tommy dead. His only answer is to fight back and take over the city himself. Vice City offers vehicular pleasures to suit every taste. For the speed enthusiast, there's high-performance cars and motorbikes. For the sportsman, a powerboat or a golf buggy lets you enjoy the great outdoors. For those that need that sense of freedom and escape, why not charter a helicopter and see the beauty of Vice City from the air? [Rockstar] Collapse",94,universal acclaim,30,30,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,3161,245,37,11,"Action Adventure, Modern, Modern, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#1 Best PC Game of 2003
#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
sid-meiers-civilization-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sid-meiers-civilization-ii,MicroProse,MPS Labs,29-Feb-96,,"An empire-building turn-based strategy game. The game starts at the Old Stone Age in 4000 BC. Your tribe begins with a Settlers unit and has no knowledge about the surrounding area. As you found new cities and explore the surroundings, you may find hostile barbarians, villages, and other competing cultures. [Civ Fantatics' Center] Collapse",94,universal acclaim,7,7,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,504,54,0,1,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Historic, General, Historic, 4X",1,K-A,"#1 Best PC Game of 1996
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 1996
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 1996"
quake,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/quake,id Software,id Software,22-Jun-96,,"Rage through 32 single player levels and 6 deathmatch levels of sheer terror and fully immersive sound and lighting. Arm yourself against the cannibalistic Ogre, fiendish Vore and indestructible Schambler using letal nails, fierce Thunderbolts and abominable Rocket and Grenade Launchers. [id Software] Collapse",94,universal acclaim,9,9,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,996,117,9,3,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",116,M,"#2 Best PC Game of 1996
#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 1996
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 1996"
bioshock-infinite,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/bioshock-infinite,2K Games,Irrational Games,25-Mar-13,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Initially conceived as a floating symbol of American ideals at a time when the United States was emerging as a world power, Columbia is sent to distant shores with great fanfare by a captivated public. What begins as a fresh new endeavor of hope turns drastically wrong as the city soon disappears into the clouds to whereabouts unknown. The player takes on the role of former Pinkerton agent Booker DeWitt, sent to the lost city to rescue Elizabeth, a young lady imprisoned there since her childhood. He develops a relationship with Elizabeth, enhancing his abilities with hers so the pair may escape from a city that is literally falling from the sky. DeWitt has to learn to fight foes in high-speed Sky-Line battles, engage in combat both indoors and amongst the clouds, and harness the power of a myriad of new weapons and abilities.
Collapse",94,universal acclaim,68,68,0,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,9726,1313,342,167,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#1 Best PC Game of 2013
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion,2K Games,"Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda Game Studios",20-Mar-06,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin. With no true Emperor, the gates to Oblivion (the equivalent of hell in the world of Tamriel) open, and demons begin to invade Cyrodiil and attack its people and towns. It's up to you to find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel. In keeping with the Elder Scrolls tradition, players have the option to experience the main quest at their own pace, and there are plenty of opportunities to explore the vast world and make your own way. Numerous factions can be joined, such as the thieves or mages guilds, and each contains its own complete storyline and the chance to rise to the head of the faction and reap further rewards. Oblivion features a groundbreaking new AI system, called Radiant AI, which gives non-player characters (NPCs) the ability to make their own choices based on the world around them. They decide where to eat or who to talk to and what they say. They sleep, go to church, and even steal items, all based on their individual characteristics. Full facial animations and lip-synching, combined with full speech for all dialog, allows NPCs to come to life like never before. [Bethesda] Collapse",94,universal acclaim,54,54,0,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,3751,461,91,88,"Role-Playing, First-Person, First-Person, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#1 Best PC Game of 2006
#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
elden-ring,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/elden-ring,Bandai Namco Games,From Software,25-Feb-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","A New World Created By Hidetaka Miyazaki And George R. R. Martin. ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki creator of the influential DARK SOULS video game series; and George R.R. Martin author of The New York Times best-selling fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware's largest game to-date. Hidetaka Miyazaki, President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core, Dark Souls, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. Collapse",94,universal acclaim,60,57,3,0,7,mixed or average reviews,5221,1203,173,598,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",4,M,"#2 Best PC Game of 2022
#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
grim-fandango,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/grim-fandango,LucasArts,LucasArts,14-Oct-98,,"Something's rotten in the Land of Dead and you're being played for a sucker. Meet Manny Calavera, travel agent at the Department of Death. He sells luxury packages to souls on their four-year journey to eternal rest. But there's trouble in paradise. Help Manny untangle himself from a conspiracy that threatens his very salvation. [LucasArts] Collapse",94,universal acclaim,15,15,0,0,9,universal acclaim,787,83,2,1,"Adventure, General, General, 3D, Third-Person, Fantasy",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#2 Best PC Game of 1998
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 1998
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 1998"
diablo,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/diablo,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,31-Dec-96,,"The kingdom of Khandaras has fallen into chaos. An unknown force of evil has swept across the land. Plunging it nto civil war and terrorizing the populace. A mad king, his missing son, and a mysterious archbishop are all pieces to the puzzle that faces you. You have journeyed to the source of the evil. The town of Tristram. Now inhabited by only a handful of survivors. The catherdal there is buildt over the ruins of an ancient monastary, and now eerie lights and sounds are heard echoing through its abandoned halls. Perhaps the answer lies withing the remains of a forgotten past... Diablo invites you to enter a world of dark gothic fantasy. Play as a brave warrior, cunning rogue or mysterious sorceror. As you venture deeper into the labyrinth, you'll discover weapons, armor, and magical treasures, and develop your character's skills and abilities. [Blizzard] Collapse",94,universal acclaim,12,12,0,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,1352,116,13,10,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",4,M,"#3 Best PC Game of 1996
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 1996
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 1996"
sid-meiers-civilization-iv,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sid-meiers-civilization-iv,2K Games,Firaxis Games,25-Oct-05,,"Faster-Paced Fun - Gameplay has been streamlined for a tighter, faster, and more compelling experience.Greater Accessibility and Ease of Play - An easy-to-use interface will be immediately familiar to RTS and action game players, and newcomers to the series will be able to jump in and play. Tech Tree - Flexible Tech tree allows players more strategic choices for developing their civilizations along unique paths. More Civs, Units, and Improvements to enhance and grow your empire. Multiplayer -LAN, Internet, PBEM, and Persistent Turn-Based Server (PTBS) offer players all-new strategies and ways to play when competing or cooperating with live opponents. Team Play - Whether playing multiplayer or single player, team play offers a new way of setting locked alliances that result in shared wonder effects, visibility, unit trading, and shared territory that delivers a plethora of new strategic and tactical options. Civ IV comes to life! - Beautiful 3D world with dozens of fully animated units (including culturally unique units), and totally customizable armies. Cities and wonders will appear on the map. Wonder movies are back! [2K Games] Collapse",94,universal acclaim,50,50,0,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,1161,132,30,43,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Historic, Historic, 4X",,E10+,"#1 Best PC Game of 2005
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#8 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
the-witcher-3-wild-hunt,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt,Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment,CD Projekt Red Studio,18-May-15,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","With the Empire attacking the Kingdoms of the North and the Wild Hunt, a cavalcade of ghastly riders, breathing down your neck, the only way to survive is to fight back. As Geralt of Rivia, a master swordsman and monster hunter, leave none of your enemies standing. Explore a gigantic open world, slay beasts and decide the fates of whole communities with your actions, all in a genuine next generation format. Collapse",93,universal acclaim,32,32,0,0,9.1,universal acclaim,22464,2518,132,183,"Action RPG, Role-Playing, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#2 Best PC Game of 2015
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#11 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
company-of-heroes,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/company-of-heroes,THQ,"Relic, Relic Entertainment",13-Sep-06,iPhone/iPad,"A real-time strategy game set in World War II, Company of Heroes brings to life, in full cinematic detail, the greatest war mankind has ever known. Company of Heroes is built on Relic's next-generation Essence Engine and also utilizes the Havok Physics engine, delivering cinematic visual detail in a world completely driven by realistic physics. Gamers will experience the journey of the brave men of Able Company in a deep single-player campaign that begins with the invasion of Normandy through their fight across Europe, all set against the most dynamic battlefield ever seen in a game. Company of Heroes' completely destructable environment means no two battles ever play out in the same way. Advanced squad AI delivers startling new realism and responsiveness, bringing soldiers to life as they interact with the environment and execute advanced squad tactics to eliminate the opposition forces. [THQ] Collapse",93,universal acclaim,55,55,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,1455,245,40,21,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, General, Historic",8,M,"#2 Best PC Game of 2006
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
dwarf-fortress,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dwarf-fortress,Bay 12 Games,Bay 12 Games,6-Dec-22,,"The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created. The legendary Dwarf Fortress is now on Steam. Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world.",93,universal acclaim,9,9,0,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,205,63,5,6,"Turn-Based, Fantasy, General, Simulation, Strategy, General, Management, Government",No Online Multiplayer,,"#3 Best PC Game of 2022
#33 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2022"
half-life-alyx,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/half-life-alyx,Valve Software,Valve Software,23-Mar-20,,"Half-Life: Alyx is Valve's VR return to the Half-Life series. It's the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity's only chance for survival. The Combine's control of the planet since the Black Mesa incident has only strengthened as they corral the remaining population in cities. Among them are some of Earth's greatest scientists: you and your father, Dr. Eli Vance. As founders of a fledgling resistance, you've continued your clandestine scientific activityperforming critical research, and building invaluable tools for the few humans brave enough to defy the Combine. Every day, you learn more about your enemy, and every day you work toward finding a weakness.

ABOUT GAMEPLAY IN VR:

Valve's return to the Half-Life universe that started it all was built from the ground up for virtual reality. VR was built to enable the gameplay that sits at the heart of Half-Life.

Immerse yourself in deep environmental interactions, puzzle solving, world exploration, and visceral combat.

Lean to aim around a broken wall and under a Barnacle to make an impossible shot. Rummage through shelves to find a healing syringe and some shotgun shells. Manipulate tools to hack alien interfaces. Toss a bottle through a window to distract an enemy. Rip a Headcrab off your face and throw it at a Combine soldier.

Extra content for Index owners
Customers who have purchased Valve Index hardware by the end of 2019 will have access to unique bonuses starting early next year:

* Explore environments from Half-Life: Alyx in your SteamVR Home space
* Alternate gun skins to embellish Alyx's arsenal
* Special Half-Life: Alyx-themed content for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Dota 2

Community-built environments

* A set of Source 2 tools for building new environments will ship with the game, enabling any player to build and contribute new environments for the community to enjoy. Hammer, Valve's level authoring tool, has been updated with all of the game's virtual reality gameplay tools and components. Collapse",93,universal acclaim,69,67,2,0,9.2,universal acclaim,2772,719,22,43,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,,"#1 Best PC Game of 2020
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
divinity-original-sin-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/divinity-original-sin-ii,Larian Studios Games,Larian Studios Games,14-Sep-17,,"Master deep, tactical combat. Join up to 3 other players - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.",93,universal acclaim,72,71,1,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,2381,341,42,36,"Action RPG, Role-Playing, Western-Style",4,,"#1 Best PC Game of 2017
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
unreal-tournament-2004,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/unreal-tournament-2004,"Atari , Atari SA",Epic Games,16-Mar-04,,"Reload, rev up and ride out. The new Tournament is faster, higher and meaner. Land and air based vehicles take combat to a new level; while an arsenal of new weaponry, daunting arenas and battlefields and the challenge of the Assault and Onslaught modes make the gladiator blood sport of the future a brand new experience. Buckle up; it?s gonna be one hell of a ride! [Atari] Collapse",93,universal acclaim,48,48,0,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,798,118,3,4,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",132,M,"#2 Best PC Game of 2004
#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#25 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
starcraft-ii-wings-of-liberty,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/starcraft-ii-wings-of-liberty,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,27-Jul-10,,"StarCraft II continues the epic saga of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg. These three distinct and powerful races clash once again in the fast-paced real-time strategy sequel to the legendary original, StarCraft. Legions of veteran, upgraded, and brand-new unit types do battle across the galaxy, as each faction struggles for survival. Featuring a unique single-player campaign that picks up where StarCraft: Brood War left off, StarCraft II presents a cast of new heroes and familiar faces in an edgy sci-fi story filled with adventure and intrigue. In addition, Blizzard again offers unparalleled online play through Battle.net, the company's world-renowned gaming service, with several enhancements and new features to make StarCraft II the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game. Features fast-paced, hard-hitting, tightly balanced competitive real-time strategy gameplay that recaptures and improves on the magic of the original game. New units and gameplay mechanics further distinguish each race. Vibrant new 3D-graphics engine with support for dazzling visual effects and massive unit and army sizes. Full map-making and scripting tools to give players incredible freedom in customizing and personalizing their gameplay experience. [Blizzard] Collapse",93,universal acclaim,82,82,0,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,3721,595,149,136,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Command",4,T,"#2 Best PC Game of 2010
#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
minecraft,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/minecraft,Mojang AB,Mojang AB,18-Nov-11,"3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One","The game involves players creating and destroying various types of blocks in a three dimensional environment. The player takes an avatar that can destroy or create blocks, forming fantastic structures, creations and artwork across the various multiplayer servers in multiple game modes.",93,universal acclaim,33,33,0,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,7688,1417,246,249,"Action Adventure, Adventure, 3D, Sandbox, First-Person, Fantasy, Fantasy",10,E10+,"#3 Best PC Game of 2011
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
red-dead-redemption-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/red-dead-redemption-2,Rockstar Games,Rockstar Games,5-Nov-19,"PlayStation 4, Stadia, Xbox One","
America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed.

After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him.

From the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America at the dawn of the modern age. Collapse",93,universal acclaim,44,44,0,0,6.6,mixed or average reviews,5325,935,107,840,"Action Adventure, Open-World",32,M,"#1 Best PC Game of 2019
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019"
grand-theft-auto-iii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/grand-theft-auto-iii,Rockstar Games,"DMA Design, Rockstar North",20-May-02,"PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4","The PC version features enhanced 3D audio. Environmentally scaled and referenced from the player's perspective. Create your own customizable Liberty City radio station, using the built-in mp3 player. State-of-the art visuals utilizing the latest PC hardware render the city more beautifully than ever in 32 bit color. The skinnable player character enables fans to create and upload their own skin textures and to use a scanned-in photo to play as themselves. [Rockstar] Collapse",93,universal acclaim,20,20,0,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,1650,126,57,17,"Action Adventure, Modern, Modern, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#1 Best PC Game of 2002
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
homeworld,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/homeworld,Sierra Entertainment,"Relic, Relic Entertainment",31-Aug-99,,"Deported to a harsh desert world, exiles have struggled for three thousand years to regain the stars. Now it's up to you to guide them home through a brutal empire bent on annihilation. Homeworld boasts amazing ship graphics and gorgeous deep-space vistas, a unique command and navigation interface and white-knuckle real-time strategy. [Sierra] Collapse",93,universal acclaim,20,20,0,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,408,42,2,1,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General, Command",8,E,"#1 Best PC Game of 1999
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 1999
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 1999"
god-of-war,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/god-of-war,"PlayStation Studios , PlayStation PC",SCE Santa Monica,14-Jan-22,"PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4","The God of War has changed... and this is not the Kratos you know. A difficult and unfamiliar road awaits as you explore a stunning retelling of a classic story. Join Kratos as he adventures through a deep and reflective journey of growth, violence and the desire to become a better man for the sake of his son. In a world of monsters, dragons and gods, the weight of responsibility rests heavy on your shoulders -- and when your life is filled with blood and chaos, how can you prevent the mistakes of the past in order to protect your future? Collapse",93,universal acclaim,60,59,1,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,1418,253,33,33,"Action Adventure, Linear",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#4 Best PC Game of 2022
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
beat-saber,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/beat-saber,Hyperbolic Magnetism,Hyperbolic Magnetism,21-May-19,PlayStation 4,Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where your goal is to slash the beats which perfectly fit into precisely handcrafted music.,93,universal acclaim,7,7,0,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,192,41,4,1,"Action, Rhythm, General, Music",No Online Multiplayer,,"#2 Best PC Game of 2019
#73 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#89 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
hades,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hades,Supergiant Games,Supergiant Games,17-Sep-20,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X",Defy the god of death as you hack and slash your way out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion and Transistor.,93,universal acclaim,58,58,0,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,1519,300,36,26,"Role-Playing, Action Adventure, General, Linear, Roguelike",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#2 Best PC Game of 2020
#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic,LucasArts,BioWare,18-Nov-03,"iPhone/iPad, Switch","Engage in this saga set in the Golden Age of the Republic - over 4,000 years before the first Star Wars film, when both Jedi and Sith number in the thousands. With the Galaxy reeling from a recent conflict with the Dark Lords, the ongoing battle between the Jedi and the Sith rages on. Your¡­ Expand",93,universal acclaim,33,33,0,0,9,universal acclaim,2262,311,19,26,"Role-Playing, Third-Person, Third-Person, General, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#2 Best PC Game of 2003
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
world-of-warcraft,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/world-of-warcraft,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,23-Nov-04,,"Four years have passed since the aftermath of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, and a great tension now smolders throughout the ravaged world of Azeroth. As the battle-worn races begin to rebuild their shattered kingdoms, new threats, both ancient and ominous, arise to plague the world once again. World of Warcraft is an online role-playing experience set in the award-winning Warcraft universe. Players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. Being ""Massively Multiplayer,"" World of Warcraft allows thousands of players to interact within the same world. Whether adventuring together or fighting against each other in epic battles, players will form friendships, forge alliances, and compete with enemies for power and glory. A dedicated live team will create a constant stream of new adventures to undertake, lands to explore, and monsters to vanquish. This content ensures that the game will never be the same from month to month, and will continue to offer new challenges and adventures for years to come. [Blizzard Entertainment] Collapse",93,universal acclaim,57,56,1,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,3416,345,97,177,"Role-Playing, Miscellaneous, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Board / Card Game, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,"#3 Best PC Game of 2004
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
grand-theft-auto-san-andreas,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas,Rockstar Games,Rockstar North,7-Jun-05,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360","Five years ago Carl Johnson escaped from the pressures of life in Los Santos, San Andreas... a city tearing itself apart with gang trouble, drugs and corruption. Where filmstars and millionaires do their best to avoid the dealers and gangbangers. Now, it's the early 90s. Carl's got to go home. His mother has been murdered, his family has fallen apart and his childhood friends are all heading towards disaster. On his return to the neighborhood, a couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide. CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets. [Rockstar] Collapse",93,universal acclaim,47,45,2,0,8.9,generally favorable reviews,4124,425,37,37,"Action Adventure, Modern, Modern, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#2 Best PC Game of 2005
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare,Activision,Infinity Ward,5-Nov-07,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","As Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare's single player campaign unfolds, the player is introduced to new gameplay at every turn ¨C one moment you are fast-roping from your Black Hawk helicopter after storming into the war zone with an armada of choppers, the next you are a sniper, under concealment, in a Ghillie suit miles behind enemy lines, the next you are engaging hostiles from an AC-130 gunship thousands of feet above the battlefield. Mixed with explosive action, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare also delivers special effects, including use of depth of field, rim-lighting, character self-shadowing, real time post-processing, texture streaming as well as physics-enabled effects. Infinity Ward deployed a dedicated team from the start to deliver a new level of depth to multiplayer. Building on the hit ""Call of Duty 2"" online experience, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare's new multiplayer provides the community an addictive and accessible experience to gamers of all levels. [Activision] Collapse",92,universal acclaim,40,40,0,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,3796,496,66,50,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Modern, Arcade",18,M,"#3 Best PC Game of 2007
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
warcraft-iii-reign-of-chaos,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/warcraft-iii-reign-of-chaos,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,3-Jul-02,,"[Metacritic's 2002 PC Game of the Year] It has been nearly fifteen years since the war between the orcs and humans ended. An uneasy peace settled over the land while, for years, the drums of war were silent. Yet the kingdoms of men grew complacent in their victory - and slowly, the defeated orcish clans regrouped under the banner of a new visionary leader. Now a darker shadow has fallen over the world, threatening to extinguish all life - all hope. The drums of war play upon the winds once again - rising urgently towards the inevitable hour when the skies will rain fire - and the world will tremble before the coming of the Burning Legion. The Day of Judgment has come... [Blizzard] Collapse",92,universal acclaim,40,40,0,0,9.2,universal acclaim,2380,226,7,17,"Strategy, Real-Time, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",,T,"#2 Best PC Game of 2002
#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
the-sims,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-sims,Maxis,Maxis,4-Feb-00,PlayStation 2,"In ""SimCity,"" you had the power to build and control cities ... with The Sims, you'll create and control people!",92,universal acclaim,38,37,1,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,782,66,13,11,"Simulation, Miscellaneous, Virtual Life, Virtual, Virtual Life",,T,"#2 Best PC Game of 2000
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#8 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
sid-meiers-gettysburg!,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sid-meiers-gettysburg!,Electronic Arts,Firaxis Games,30-Sep-97,,"Experience victory in Sid Meier's Gettysburg! It's the most engrossing and sophisticated real-time strategy game ever. In a stunning 3D battlefield, you plan the tactics, lead the troops, and take history into your own hands. Attack from the trees to protect your brigade,rally around a General for a quicker recovery, entrench your troops as your cannons blast the hillside, and much, much more with just a click of the mouse! Complete multiplayer support via internet, LAN, modem and serial link. [Firaxis] Collapse",92,universal acclaim,7,7,0,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,42,7,0,2,"Strategy, Real-Time, Wargame, Real-Time, General",18,K-A,"#1 Best PC Game of 1997
#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 1997
#6 Most Shared PC Game of 1997"
world-soccer-winning-eleven-7-international,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/world-soccer-winning-eleven-7-international,VU Games,KCET,9-Apr-04,,"Winning Eleven 7 International features 100 teams, 21 stadiums, new player models and key additions to the Master League. Winning Eleven 7 also utilizes a custom designed engine that allows for great flexibility and customization. Upon entering a match, players will find incredibly masterful gameplay, beautifully rendered stadiums and picture-perfect player models. While on the field, players will experience true-to-life gameplay, with carefully tuned A.I., realistic pace and balance. [Konami] Collapse",92,universal acclaim,7,7,0,0,7,mixed or average reviews,89,19,0,3,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Sim, Sim",12,E,"#4 Best PC Game of 2004
#44 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
team-fortress-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/team-fortress-2,"Electronic Arts , Valve Software",Valve Software,10-Oct-07,,"Team Fortress 2 (TF2) is the sequel to the game that put class-based, multiplayer team warfare on the map. TF2 delivers new gametypes, a signature art style powered by Valve¡¯s next generation animation technology, persistent player statistics, and more. Unlike other ""class-based"" games that offer a variety of combat classes only, Team Fortress 2 packs a wild variety of classes which provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities, and lend themselves to a variety of player skills. Play as the flame-throwing Pyro, the room clearing Heavy, or the Spy, a master of disguises. Other classes include: Scout, Sniper, Medic, Engineer, Demoman, or Soldier. TF2 features the most advanced graphics of any Source-based game released to date ¨C and the most exciting class-based action ever created. [Valve] Collapse",92,universal acclaim,17,17,0,0,9,universal acclaim,7290,1381,100,104,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Tactical, Modern",32,M,"#4 Best PC Game of 2007
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
system-shock-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/system-shock-2,Looking Glass Studios,"Looking Glass Studios, Irrational Games",11-Aug-99,,"Like System Shock 1, there will be persistent levels (i.e., drop an item on one level, and you could go back later to retrieve it), gameplay elements like logs, inventory, skills, persistent world, leaning, hacking, rpg elements, multiple weapons and enemies, and a compelling storyline. Unlike most other first person shooters, the purpose of System Shock was not to kill everything in sight; nor was it a ""find the key to move onto the next level"" game. The plot was always present, but not so confining as in traditional shooters - there was almost always more than one task to accomplish. Levels were realistically designed and had logical reasons behind them. It is the principle of System Shock 2 to continue this game design. [sshock2.com] Collapse",92,universal acclaim,20,20,0,0,9.1,universal acclaim,701,112,5,2,"Action Adventure, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Survival",1,M,"#2 Best PC Game of 1999
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 1999
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 1999"
tom-clancys-splinter-cell-chaos-theory,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-chaos-theory,Ubisoft,Ubisoft Montreal,28-Mar-05,"3DS, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","The year is 2008. Information Warfare has evolved into the most dangerous threat to global stability. You are Sam Fisher, Third Echelon's most skilled Splinter Cell operative. You are assigned to execute a hazardous series of operations to investigate and eliminate a new source of information attacks, originating in North Korea. To succeed, you will employ a host of unconventional counterintelligence activities to gather intel, disrupt enemy operations and neutralize adversary targets. As Information Warfare evolves, so must the Splinter Cell. You must penetrate deeper into hostile territory and operate undetected, closer to the enemy than ever before. At your disposal is a lethal array of tactics ranging from Combat Knife techniques, experimental prototype weapons skills, and more radical hand-to-hand techniques such as the Inverted Chokehold. Experience the thrill of acting as a lone operative fighting tomorrow's threats in the field, and of cooperating online with a partner to accomplish crucial missions. Die in action, and the free world dies with you. Never-before-seen graphics technology offers the best visuals ever to appear on any platform. Advanced physics engine allows rag doll physics, particle effects and perfect interaction with the environment. The most complete arsenal of weapons and gadgets, from the combat knife to experimental prototype combat systems. Totally open level design with multipaths and optional secondary objectives. [Ubisoft] Collapse",92,universal acclaim,36,36,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,593,73,8,8,"Action Adventure, Modern, General, Modern",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#3 Best PC Game of 2005
#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#14 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
rome-total-war,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rome-total-war,Activision,Creative Assembly,22-Sep-04,iPhone/iPad,"Rome: Total War is the next generation in epic strategy gaming from the critically acclaimed and award winning Total War brand. The aim of the game is to conquer, rule and manipulate the Roman Empire with the ultimate goal of being declared as the ""Imperator"" of Rome. Set in a time when the mighty Roman Empire emerged to conquer the known world against powerful enemies; when gladiators fought to a bloody death in the Coliseum; when Spartacus defied the might of the empire; when Hannibal led his invincible army and his war elephants across the Alps to strike fear into the very heart of Rome itself; and when Julius Caesar finally smashed the Barbarian Gauls. This was a time of brutal confrontation between civilisation and barbarism, and of civil war as the ancient world's only superpower turned on itself. A completely new Total War engine uses innovative technology and groundbreaking design to bring the world of ancient Rome to life to deliver the biggest and most cinematic battles ever seen in a videogame. So the battles in Rome: Total War maintain the epic scale that fans of Total War are used to, but now use high-detailed 3D polygonal troops and allows huge cities to be displayed on the battlefields. The result is truly spectacular. [Activision] Collapse",92,universal acclaim,58,58,0,0,9,universal acclaim,1467,199,13,11,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, General, Historic",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#5 Best PC Game of 2004
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
okami-hd,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/okami-hd,Capcom,Capcom,12-Dec-17,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","In Okami, the player takes the role of the mythical sun goddess Amaterasu, in the form of a wolf. Her task is to restore color (or 'life') to the world by destroying the monsters who have stolen it. Since Amaterasu is a diety, there are naturally people who worship her and people who don't. The more people who worship her (as a result of her restoring color and doing other good deeds for them), the more powerful she becomes. Collapse",92,universal acclaim,10,10,0,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,232,27,5,8,"Action Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#2 Best PC Game of 2017
#67 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017"
undertale,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/undertale,tobyfox,tobyfox,15-Sep-15,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Welcome to UNDERTALE. In this RPG, you control a human who falls underground into the world of monsters. Now you must find your way out... or stay trapped forever.",92,universal acclaim,43,40,3,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,5214,1033,97,76,"Role-Playing, General, Japanese-Style",No Online Multiplayer,,"#3 Best PC Game of 2015
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
thief-the-dark-project,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/thief-the-dark-project,Eidos Interactive,Looking Glass Studios,30-Nov-98,,"Sneak through the shadows of 12 treacherous missions including haunted cathedrals, subterranean ruins, and forbidding prisons, in a dark and sinister city. Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge. Survive in a world where shadows are your only ally, trust is not an option, and confrontation results in death! [Eidos Interactive] Collapse",92,universal acclaim,18,18,0,0,9,universal acclaim,442,49,2,0,"Action Adventure, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",1,M,"#3 Best PC Game of 1998
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 1998
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 1998"
age-of-empires-ii-the-age-of-kings,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/age-of-empires-ii-the-age-of-kings,Microsoft Game Studios,Ensemble Studios,30-Sep-99,,"Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings is the sequel to the award-winning, best-selling real-time strategy game ""Age of Empires."" Age of Empires II spans a thousand years, from the fall of Rome through the Middle Ages in which players lead one of 13 civilizations into greatness. The game keeps the epic scope of Age of Empires' game play while evolving the combat and economic features. [Microsoft] Collapse",92,universal acclaim,21,21,0,0,9,universal acclaim,1356,131,4,16,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, Historic, Command",8,T,"#3 Best PC Game of 1999
#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 1999
#4 Most Shared PC Game of 1999"
unreal-tournament-1999,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/unreal-tournament-1999,GT Interactive,Epic Games,30-Nov-99,,"The stakes are high. On the one hand, fame, fortune, glory; on the other hand, death. Prove your skill in the arenas of the future, leading your team of computer-controlled ""bots"" to victory in the Grand Tournament, or compete with the best of the best via LAN or the Internet in seat-of-your-pants battles. While Unreal Tournament offers the finest in classic ""Deathmatch"" play, right out of the box you can compete in Team Deathmatch or Capture the Flag. Control strategic points on the map to rack up your score in Domination, or test your skills in Assault, as one team defends its base from the other. Each game type comes with its own special maps and rules, for never-ending variety and challenge. Add gameplay mutators such as Jump Match or InstaGib, and Unreal Tournament will keep your wits honed to a razor edge. [Infogrames] Collapse",92,universal acclaim,21,21,0,0,9,universal acclaim,671,76,0,1,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",132,M,"#4 Best PC Game of 1999
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 1999
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 1999"
sid-meiers-alpha-centauri,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sid-meiers-alpha-centauri,Electronic Arts,Firaxis Games,12-Feb-99,,"Legendary designer Sid Meier presents the next evolution in strategy games, with the most addictive, compelling gameplay yet. Explore the alien planet that is your new home and uncover its myriad mysteries. Discover over 75 extraordinary technologies. Build over 60 base upgrades and large-scale secret projects for your empire. Conquer your enemies with a war machine that you design from over 32,000 possible unit types. [Firaxis] Collapse",92,universal acclaim,19,19,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,267,50,1,0,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, 4X",,E,"#5 Best PC Game of 1999
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 1999
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 1999"
galactic-civilizations-ii-twilight-of-the-arnor,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/galactic-civilizations-ii-twilight-of-the-arnor,Stardock,Stardock,30-Apr-08,,"The galaxy is being consumed by the fires of war as we enter the final act of the Dread Lord saga. Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor is the second expansion pack to the award-winning PC strategy game, Galactic Civilizations II. Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor expands the gameplay of Galactic Civilizations in all new ways. New campaign detailing the final chapter in the Dread Lords wars. The Terror Star arrives, capable of destroying any star. Unique technology trees for all 12 civilizations. Unique planetary improvements for each civilization. New 3D engine powered map editor. New Scenario Editor for creating highly detailed custom games. New Campaign Editor for players who want to create their own custom epic campaigns for themselves or to share with others. New Metaverse Tournaments: Specific maps & scenarios recorded to the Metaverse with prizes for top players. [Stardock] Collapse",92,universal acclaim,19,19,0,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,142,19,4,8,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, 4X",1,,"#1 Best PC Game of 2008
#43 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#22 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
final-fantasy-xiv-endwalker,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/final-fantasy-xiv-endwalker,Square Enix,Square Enix,7-Dec-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5","Endwalker is the fourth expansion pack for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online. Experience the climax of the Hydaelyn and Zodiark story, and encounter an even greater calamity than ever before as you travel to the far reaches of Hydaelyn and even to the moon.",92,universal acclaim,28,28,0,0,9.1,universal acclaim,1640,489,18,35,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer",,,"#2 Best PC Game of 2021
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
out-of-the-park-baseball-17,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/out-of-the-park-baseball-17,Out Of The Park Developments,Out Of The Park Developments,22-Mar-16,,"Step into the shoes of a team owner, GM, and/or field manager to own the future or rewrite the past of your favorite real-world club. Start a new career with 2016 Opening Day rosters of the real major or minor leagues, or span through 150 years of history and run any club from the past! Perform drafts, trades, scouting, waivers, team finances and personnel. Negotiate player contracts. Dive into the more hands-on management and set your team's lineups, pitching staffs, and in-game strategy. You can oversee your league at a high level, or play out each game, managing play by play or even pitch by pitch! Collapse",92,universal acclaim,8,8,0,0,3.3,generally unfavorable reviews,240,20,6,5,"Sports, Team, Baseball, Sim",,,"#1 Best PC Game of 2016
#95 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#86 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
the-witcher-3-wild-hunt---blood-and-wine,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt---blood-and-wine,"Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment , CD Projekt",CD Projekt Red Studio,30-May-16,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","This expansion pack is an old-school add on with 20 hours of new adventures, where players will travel to the land of Toussaint.",92,universal acclaim,50,50,0,0,9.1,universal acclaim,3789,250,8,21,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#2 Best PC Game of 2016
#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#25 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
tiger-woods-pga-tour-2003,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tiger-woods-pga-tour-2003,Electronic Arts,Headgate,5-Nov-02,PlayStation 2,"New course lineup: Twelve detailed courses include Pebble Beach Golf Links, TPC of Scottsdale and Torrey Pines South. New effects: Feel the sun, the wind, the fog and the grass as you walk 18. The most PGA TOUR pros: Play as or against Tiger Woods, Ty Tryon, Vijay Singh, Brad Faxon and many others. TrueSwing technology: Take full control over your swing, from straight drives to hooks and draws. Career mode: Purchase new equipment and lessons, hone your skills, and make your way to the top of the career rankings. [EA Sports] Collapse",92,universal acclaim,14,14,0,0,5,mixed or average reviews,40,3,0,0,"Sports, Traditional, Individual, Golf, Sim, Sim",18,E,"#3 Best PC Game of 2002
#43 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
dishonored,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dishonored,Bethesda Softworks,Arkane Studios,8-Oct-12,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Approach each assassination with your own unique style. Use shadow and sound to your advantage to traverse silently through levels unseen by enemies, or attack foes head-on as they react to your aggression. The malleable combat system allows you to creatively synthesize your abilities, supernatural powers and gadgets as you negotiate your way through the levels and dispatch your targets. Improvise and adapt to define your modus operandi. Collapse",91,universal acclaim,29,29,0,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,5252,629,152,55,"Action Adventure, Modern, General, Modern",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#1 Best PC Game of 2012
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
medal-of-honor-allied-assault,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/medal-of-honor-allied-assault,"Electronic Arts , EA Games",2015,20-Jan-02,,"As Lt. Mike Powell, member of the famed 1st Ranger Battalion, you'll battle through over 20 levels based on historical military campaigns of World War II. Fire period weapons and command authentic war vehicles as you silence the gun batteries at Port Arzew, survive the Omaha Beach landing, and more. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,34,33,1,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,595,71,4,10,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Historic, Historic, Arcade",,T,"#4 Best PC Game of 2002
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
myth-the-fallen-lords,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/myth-the-fallen-lords,"Bungie Software , Bungie","Bungie Software, Bungie",31-Oct-97,,"Myth is arguably the first real-time strategy game to put the player in a true 3D landscape, with an emphasis on tactical battlefield action rather than base construction. Myth also happens to be one of Bungie's most successful pre-Halo releases, and shows off the company's range and ability in genres outside of first-person shooters. A single player mode features an engrossing and enjoyable plot, with you battling the evil and eponymous Fallen Lords, their evil leader, Balor and all manner of undead creatures, but Myth's multiplayer is where it really stands out. Bungie.net's game-matching technology has been much-emulated since, and at Myth's release, was something truly special. Multiple game modes including King of the Hill, Steal the Bacon and even co-op added huge variety to what was an outstanding and standard-setting game - and it still is. If ever an older game deserved another visit, it's Myth, with a huge, loyal and highly motivated following. [Bungie] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,9,9,0,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,103,7,0,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",116,M,"#2 Best PC Game of 1997
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 1997
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 1997"
microsoft-flight-simulator,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/microsoft-flight-simulator,Xbox Game Studios,Asobo Studio,18-Aug-20,"Xbox One, Xbox Series X","From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the next generation of Microsoft Flight Simulator. Test your piloting skills against the challenges of night flying, real-time atmospheric simulation and live weather in a dynamic and living world.",91,universal acclaim,66,64,2,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,1363,394,32,203,"Simulation, Flight, Civilian",,E,"#3 Best PC Game of 2020
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
chained-echoes,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/chained-echoes,"Deck 13 , Matthias Linda , DECK13 Spotlight",Matthias Linda,8-Dec-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit SNES style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits. Follow a group of heroes as they explore a land filled to the brim with charming characters, fantastic landscapes and vicious foes.

Can you bring peace to a continent where war has been waged for generations and betrayal lurks around every corner?

Chained Echoes is a story-driven game where a group of heroes travel around the vast continent of Valandis to bring an end to the war between its three kingdoms. In the course of their journey, they will travel through a wide array of diverse landscapes spanning from wind-tanned plateaus and exotic archipelagos to sunken cities and forgotten dungeons. Collapse",91,universal acclaim,13,13,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,105,33,3,2,"Role-Playing, Japanese-Style",No Online Multiplayer,,"#5 Best PC Game of 2022
#60 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
world-of-warcraft-wrath-of-the-lich-king,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/world-of-warcraft-wrath-of-the-lich-king,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,13-Nov-08,,"Players last visited Northrend in ""Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne,"" when Arthas Menethil fused with the spirit of Ner¡¯zhul to become the Lich King, one of the most powerful beings in the Warcraft universe. He now broods atop the Frozen Throne deep in Icecrown Citadel, clutching the rune blade Frostmourne and marshaling the undead armies of the Scourge. In Wrath of the Lich King, the forces of the Alliance and the Horde venture into battle against the Scourge amid Northrend¡¯s howling winds and fields of jagged ice. Wrath of the Lich King adds a rich variety of content to an already massive game. New features in the game¡¯s second expansion include: Death Knight Hero Class: Create a high-level Death Knight character -- the game¡¯s first hero class -- once certain challenges have been met. Increased Level Cap: Advance to level 80 and gain potent new talents and abilities along the way. Northrend: Explore the harsh new continent of Northrend, packed with new zones, quests, dungeons, monsters, and items -- and do battle with the undead armies of the Lich King. ""Inscription"" Profession: Learn this exciting new profession and gain unique ways to permanently enhance spells and abilities in the game. Siege Weapons and Destructible Buildings: Take the battle to another level with new player-vs.-player game mechanics and new battlefields to wage war on. New Character Customization: Change how characters look and express themselves, with different hairstyles and dance animations. [Blizzard Entertainment] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,47,47,0,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,1495,86,26,38,"Role-Playing, Miscellaneous, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Board / Card Game, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,"#2 Best PC Game of 2008
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#30 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
overwatch,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/overwatch,"Blizzard Entertainment , Activision Blizzard",Blizzard Entertainment,23-May-16,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Overwatch is a highly stylized team-based shooter set on earth in the near future. Every match is an intense multiplayer showdown pitting a diverse cast of soldiers, mercenaries, scientists, adventurers, and oddities against each other in an epic, globe-spanning conflict.",91,universal acclaim,64,62,2,0,6.4,mixed or average reviews,6551,598,263,617,"General, Action, Shooter, First-Person, Tactical",12,T,"#3 Best PC Game of 2016
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#13 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
f1-challenge-99-02,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/f1-challenge-99-02,Electronic Arts,Electronic Arts,24-Jun-03,,"Cutting-edge technology brings you the most accurate representation of Formula One to date. High-resolution car models include details right down to the very last shut line. Circuits include real life structures, helicopters, airplanes, panoramic skies, animated grid girls, motion captured pit crews, and even bumps in the track surface as they exist in reality. The glossy team-themed user interface puts you in the game and tracks your performance as a real life driver competing against the likes of world champion drives such as Damon Hill, Jacques Villeneuve, Mika Hakkinen, and Michael Schumacher. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,8,8,0,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,88,13,0,0,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, Formula One, Formula One, Automobile",18,E,"#3 Best PC Game of 2003
#83 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#49 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
baldurs-gate,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/baldurs-gate,Interplay,BioWare,21-Dec-98,,"Baldur's Gate takes you back to the Forgotten Realms on a visually dazzling role-playing adventure, one that brings to life the grand tradition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons through cutting edge art and technology. Immerse yourself in this quintessential medieval fantasy world, where entire nations hang in the balance of your actions, dark prophecies test your resolve, and heroic dreams can be fulfilled at last. [Interplay] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,16,16,0,0,8.9,generally favorable reviews,849,69,4,7,"Role-Playing, PC-style RPG, PC-style RPG, Western-Style",6,T,"#4 Best PC Game of 1998
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 1998
#4 Most Shared PC Game of 1998"
il-2-sturmovik,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/il-2-sturmovik,Ubisoft,"1C, 1C Entertainment",18-Nov-01,,"Fly 31 types of Russian, German and American planes. Engage in air-to-air and air-to-ground battles. Multiplay with up to 32 players in dogfight and 16 players in cooperative missions. Use custom paint schemes, squadron nose art, numbering on wings, and national markings for each plane. [Ubi Soft]",91,universal acclaim,12,12,0,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,178,8,1,0,"Simulation, Flight, WWII, WWII, Combat",132,T,"#1 Best PC Game of 2001
#60 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#23 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
freespace-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/freespace-2,Interplay,Volition Inc.,30-Sep-99,,"The year is 2367. Thirty-two years have passed since the Great War. As Terrans and Vasudans struggle to rebuild their civilizations, civil war erupts in the Polaris system. A rogue Terran admiral declares war against the Vasudans, threatening the stability of the Alliance. Without warning, the Shivans return, and Terrans and Vasudans face annihilation at the hands of their Great War nemesis. [Interplay] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,16,15,1,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,159,23,2,1,"Simulation, Sci-Fi, Space, Small Spaceship, Small Spaceship, Combat",18,E,"#6 Best PC Game of 1999
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 1999
#6 Most Shared PC Game of 1999"
metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain,Konami,Kojima Productions,1-Sep-15,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One","The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan has brought a new edge to the Cold War, and in 1984, a one-eyed man with a prosthetic arm appears in the country. Those who know him call him Snake; the legendary mercenary who was once swept from the stage of history and left in a coma by American private intelligence network Cipher. Snake is accompanied by Ocelot, an old friend who saved him from attack when he finally awoke.

Now, Snake's former partner Kazuhira Miller is being held by the Soviet forces in Afghanistan. Snake must undertake a solo mission to rescue Miller and prove to the world that the legendary mercenary is not dead and gone. That first step will lead to a path of vengeance against the very Cipher that slaughtered so many of Snake's men, and to a battle that will embroil the whole world...

What started in Ground Zeroes must finish with ""V"". Collapse",91,universal acclaim,13,13,0,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,2865,222,87,63,"Action Adventure, Modern, Open-World",16,M,"#4 Best PC Game of 2015
#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#22 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
tom-clancys-splinter-cell,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tom-clancys-splinter-cell,Ubisoft,Ubisoft Montreal,19-Feb-03,"PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Infiltrate terrorists' positions, acquire critical intelligence by any means necessary, execute with extreme prejudice, and exit without a trace! You are Sam Fisher, a highly trained secret operative of the NSA's secret arm: Third Echelon. The world balance is in your hands, as cyber terrorism and international tensions are about to explode into WWIII. [Ubi Soft] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,20,20,0,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,478,45,8,0,"Action Adventure, Modern, General, Modern",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#4 Best PC Game of 2003
#22 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
forza-horizon-5,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/forza-horizon-5,Xbox Game Studios,Playground Games,9-Nov-21,"Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Your Ultimate Horizon Adventure awaits! Explore the vibrant and ever-evolving open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world¡¯s greatest cars.",91,universal acclaim,20,20,0,0,6.7,mixed or average reviews,1105,171,55,148,"Racing, Simulation, Automobile",,E,"#3 Best PC Game of 2021
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
kentucky-route-zero---act-iii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/kentucky-route-zero---act-iii,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
crysis,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/crysis,EA Games,Crytek,13-Nov-07,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Crysis is a next-generation PC first-person shooter from Crytek, the award-winning developers of ""Far Cry."" It is 2020, and global tensions have reached boiling point as the U.S. and North Korea square off in the South China Sea. At stake: a mysterious artifact uncovered by a team of U.S. archeologists. The North Korean government quickly seizes the area, prompting the U.S. to dispatch an elite team of Delta Force operatives on a rescue mission. During the siege the true nature of the artifact quickly emerges, pointing to the existence of an alien presence on Earth, and ultimately the trigger for a massive-scale alien invasion. The battle to save Earth begins as the aliens' flash freeze the tropics into a ghostly-white frozen landscape. As gamers take up arms against the aliens, they will be outfitted with customizable weapons and a high tech Nanosuit, allowing them to adapt their tactics and abilities to a hostile, ever-changing environment and a mysterious enemy. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,56,56,0,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,2813,357,125,83,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#5 Best PC Game of 2007
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
world-of-warcraft-the-burning-crusade,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/world-of-warcraft-the-burning-crusade,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
tiger-woods-pga-tour-2005,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tiger-woods-pga-tour-2005,EA Sports,Headgate,20-Sep-04,PlayStation 2,"TigerProofing is a revolutionary course-altering system that allows players to modify course dynamics and create the most intensely competitive course imaginable. Alter tee-box length, width and patterns on fairways and greens, the depth of a greenside bunker, and even the color of the leaves on the trees, course moisture and the season which you play. Take on the legends of golf including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Ben Hogan and become a legend yourself! EA SPORTS GameFace II: The industry-leading GameFace technology just got a whole lot deeper with more control and freedom to express your creative vision from a youthful prodigy to a grizzled old veteran. Eight new licensed courses and two new fantasy courses have been added for a total of 14 courses. New licensed courses for console only include Coeur d?Alene and Colonial Country Club. New licensed courses for both console and PC include, Sherwood Country Club, Fancourt Golf Club Estate and Troon North ? Monument Course. Compete as or against 15 different PGA TOUR players including Tiger Woods, John Daly, Vijay Singh, Charles Howell III, Notah Begay III, and Jesper Parnevik, among others. Total Precision Swing: New putting and chipping systems allow for more control on the green or when you leave an approach shot short. [EA Sports] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,16,16,0,0,4,generally unfavorable reviews,52,3,0,0,"Sports, Traditional, Individual, Golf, Sim, Sim",18,E,"#6 Best PC Game of 2004
#78 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
the-longest-journey,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-longest-journey,Funcom,Funcom,16-Nov-00,,An epic 3-D adventure spanning over 150 unique locations across two distinct and detailed worlds. [Funcom],91,universal acclaim,26,25,1,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,574,83,13,12,"Adventure, Third-Person, Point-and-Click, Fantasy, Fantasy",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#3 Best PC Game of 2000
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#12 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
tony-hawks-pro-skater-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tony-hawks-pro-skater-2,Activision,Neversoft Entertainment,25-Oct-00,iPhone/iPad,"Players can choose to skate with the skills of Tony Hawk, the most legendary pro of all time, or as one of 12 pro skaters from the star-studded lineup. The game's intuitive and solid control scheme allows players to perform hundreds of tricks in a variety of realistic, obstacle-filled, real-world locations. [Activision] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,22,21,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,241,12,0,0,"Sports, Alternative, Individual, Skateboarding, Skateboarding, Skate / Skateboard",14,T,"#4 Best PC Game of 2000
#32 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#52 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
star-wars-jedi-knight-dark-forces-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/star-wars-jedi-knight-dark-forces-ii,LucasArts,LucasArts,9-Oct-97,,"In Dark Forces, Kyle Katarn, a young mercenary successfully infiltrated the Empire. Jedi Knight continues the story of Katarn as he embarks on a quest into his past and learns the mysterious ways of the Jedi. With this knowledge, he must stop seven Dark Jedi from unlocking the powers of a hidden Jedi burial ground. This task forces Katarn to decide his destiny. If he chooses the Dark side, he will come into enormous power. If he chooses the Light side, he faces seemingly insurmountable evil. Whatever path Katarn chooses will change the face of the galaxy forever. [LucasArts] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,10,9,1,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,220,20,1,0,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Arcade",32,T,"#3 Best PC Game of 1997
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 1997
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 1997"
batman-arkham-asylum,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/batman-arkham-asylum,Eidos Interactive,Rocksteady Studios,15-Sep-09,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","In Batman: Arkham Asylum, the player assumes the role of Batman as he delivers The Joker to Arkham Asylum. There, the imprisoned super-villains have set a trap and an immersive combat gaming experience unfolds. With an original script penned by Emmy Award-winning Batman writer Paul Dini, the game brings the universe of DC Comics' detective to life with stunning graphics. Batman: Arkham Asylum offers players the chance to battle Gotham's worst villains with Batman's physical and psychological strength in a graphically distinct and story-driven game. [Eidos Interactive] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,29,29,0,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,2945,311,55,20,"Action Adventure, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#1 Best PC Game of 2009
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
galactic-civilizations-ii-dark-avatar,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/galactic-civilizations-ii-dark-avatar,Stardock,Stardock,14-Feb-07,,"The year is 2226 and the Drengin Empire reigns supreme across the galaxy. But something utterly evil is devouring the Drengin Empire from within. Expand your Galactic Civilizations II experience with espionage agents, player designed opponents, new alien races, new ships, unique planetary environments, asteroid fields, improved graphics and much more. [Stardock] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,22,22,0,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,51,7,0,1,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, 4X",1,,#7 Best PC Game of 2007
the-operative-no-one-lives-forever,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-operative-no-one-lives-forever,Fox Interactive,Monolith Productions,11-Nov-00,PlayStation 2,"A story-driven, first-person adventure delivering over-the-top action, tense subterfuge, outrageous villains, and wry humor in the tradition of the great 1960's spy films and TV shows. [Fox Interactive]",91,universal acclaim,32,32,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,241,35,4,1,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Modern, Arcade",116,M,"#5 Best PC Game of 2000
#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#24 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
crusader-kings-iii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/crusader-kings-iii,Paradox Interactive,Paradox Interactive,1-Sep-20,"PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X",Paradox Development Studio brings you the sequel to one of the most popular strategy games ever made. Crusader Kings III is the heir to a long legacy of historical grand strategy experiences and arrives with a host of new ways to ensure the success of your royal house.,91,universal acclaim,61,61,0,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,655,111,20,35,"Strategy, Real-Time, General",64,M,"#4 Best PC Game of 2020
#29 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
battlefield-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/battlefield-2,EA Games,Digital Illusions,21-Jun-05,,"In Battlefield 2, players will choose to fight for one of three military superpowers: the United States, China, or the newly formed Middle East Coalition. Armed with the latest modern weaponry, players can take control of any of the game's 30+ vehicles to engage in major conflicts with over 100 players in some of the largest online battles on the PC. Battlefield 2 features immense, richly detailed, destructible environments, from city streets to remote forests, in some of the most notorious hot spots around the world. Each map in Battlefield 2 adjusts in scale to support the number of players in the world, providing the ideal vehicle-to-player ratio and an optimized game play experience. Enhanced team play features allow players to enter the action on the front lines as part of a formal squad, or work behind the scenes in Commander Mode to direct the strategic assaults of their teammates. With in-game success, players increase their rank from recruit all the way to General and unlock awards, including new weapons, vehicle decals, medals, and more. Additionally, Battlefield 2 showcases an all-new game engine and physics system to bring the modern battlefield to life like never before. The new material penetration feature measures weapons' ability to fire through barriers based on their composition and players will need to know the difference between concealment and cover in order to survive. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,55,54,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,1125,183,34,36,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Tactical, Modern, Modern",64,T,"#4 Best PC Game of 2005
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
street-fighter-iv,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/street-fighter-iv,Capcom,Capcom,1-Jul-09,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","At the completion of the second World Warrior Tournament, the Shadaloo crime syndicate was left in ruins, its grandmasters defeated and scattered to the winds. Now, the mysterious Seth, CEO of the S.I.N. Corporation, has set up yet another tournament and invited a blend of old friends and new faces to battle again for the title of the world's strongest. With 25 characters (including the original 12 street fighters), a blend of 2D and 3D graphics, and the new focus-attack system, Street Fighter has returned with a vengeance. Collapse",91,universal acclaim,23,23,0,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,440,25,4,12,"Action, Fighting, Fighting, 3D, 2D, 3D",2,T,"#2 Best PC Game of 2009
#50 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#41 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
fallout-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fallout-3,Bethesda Softworks,Bethesda Game Studios,28-Oct-08,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","[Metacritic's 2008 PC Game of the Year] Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters. Every minute is a fight for survival against the terrors of the outside world ¨C radiation, Super Mutants, and hostile mutated creatures. From Vault-Tec, America's First Choice in Post Nuclear Simulation. Vault 101 - Jewel of the Wastes. For 200 years, Vault 101 has faithfully served the surviving residents of Washington DC and its environs, now known as the Capital Wasteland. Though the global atomic war of 2077 left the US all but destroyed, the residents of Vault 101 enjoy a life free from the constant stress of the outside world. Giant Insects, Raiders, Slavers, and yes, even Super Mutants are all no match for superior Vault-Tec engineering. Yet one fateful morning, you awake to find that your father has defied the Overseer and left the comfort and security afforded by Vault 101 for reasons unknown. Leaving the only home you've ever known, you emerge from the Vault into the harsh Wasteland sun to search for your father, and the truth. [Bethesda Softworks] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,48,45,3,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,5177,549,152,116,"Role-Playing, First-Person, First-Person, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#3 Best PC Game of 2008
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
batman-arkham-city,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/batman-arkham-city,Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment,Rocksteady Studios,21-Nov-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360",DC Comics' Dark Knight clashes with the Joker again in this sequel from Warner Bros. and Rocksteady Games.,91,universal acclaim,27,27,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,2939,328,46,29,"Action Adventure, Fantasy, Fantasy, Open-World",,T,"#4 Best PC Game of 2011
#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
fez,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fez,Trapdoor,Polytron Corp.,1-May-13,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox 360","In Fez, you play as Gomez, a 2D creature living in what he believes is a 2D world. Until a strange and powerful artifact reveals to him the existence of a mysterious third dimension!",91,universal acclaim,11,11,0,0,6.8,mixed or average reviews,1219,113,46,33,"Action, Platformer, Platformer, 2D, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#2 Best PC Game of 2013
#43 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#34 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
planescape-torment,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/planescape-torment,Interplay,Black Isle Studios,14-Dec-99,iPhone/iPad,"Welcome to Sigil, the ""City of Doors"", a place with gates that lead anywhere in existence, provided you have the proper key. It is a neutral ground and watering hole for races across the multiverse, all under the watchful shadow of the Lady of Pain, the enigmatic ruler of the city. It is a place where the word is mightier than the sword, where thought defines reality, where belief has the power to reshape worlds and change the laws of physics. [Interplay] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,22,22,0,0,9.2,universal acclaim,1120,160,5,1,"Role-Playing, General, PC-style RPG, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#7 Best PC Game of 1999
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 1999
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 1999"
neverwinter-nights,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/neverwinter-nights,"Atari , Infogrames , Atari SA",BioWare,16-Jun-02,iPhone/iPad,"A hideous evil has awoken in the Forgotten Realms. Now, in order to save the inhabitants of the town of Neverwinter you must uncover a sinister conspiracy, unmask your mysterious betrayer and complete an epic struggle to defeat the powerful forces that look to halt your quest and unleash an evil your people would surely never survive. [Infogrames] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,34,32,2,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,665,81,10,17,"Role-Playing, PC-style RPG, PC-style RPG, Western-Style",64,T,"#5 Best PC Game of 2002
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
no-one-lives-forever-2-a-spy-in-harms-way,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/no-one-lives-forever-2-a-spy-in-harms-way,Sierra Entertainment,Monolith Productions,30-Sep-02,,"A humorous story-driven first-person shooter featuring the beautiful but deadly UNITY operative Cate Archer. Cate must investigate a super-secret Soviet project that, if successful, could bring about a third world war. Armed with an assortment of conventional and experimental weaponry and gadgets, players will explore exotic locales, circumvent devious traps, and contend with deadly agents determined to take Cate out of the spy trade once and for all. [Sierra] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,29,29,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,256,29,7,3,"Action, Action Adventure, Shooter, General, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Modern, Arcade",,M,"#6 Best PC Game of 2002
#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#14 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
dragon-age-origins,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dragon-age-origins,Electronic Arts,BioWare,3-Nov-09,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","As the spiritual successor to BioWare's ""Baldur's Gate"", one of the most successful role-playing games in the industry, Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare's return to its roots, delivering a fusion of the best elements of existing fantasy works with stunning visuals, emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors. The spirit of classic RPGs comes of age, as Dragon Age: Origins features a dark and mature story and gameplay. Epic Party-Based Combat ¨C Dragon Age: Origins introduces an innovative, scalable combat system, as players face large-scale battles and use their party¡¯s special abilities to destroy hoardes of enemies and massive creatures. Powerful Magic ¨C Raining down awesome destruction on enemies is even more compelling as players apply ""spell combos,"" a way of combining together different spells to create emergent unique effects. Players develop their characters and gain powerful special abilities (spells, talents and skills) and discover ever-increasing weapons of destruction. With its emotionally compelling story, players choose with whom they wish to forge alliances or crush under their mighty fist, redefining the world with the choices they make and how they wield their power. Players select and play a unique prelude that provides the lens through which the player sees the world and how the world sees the player. The player's choice of Origin determines who they are and where they begin the adventure, as they play through a customized story opening that profoundly impacts the course of every adventure. [BioWare] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,67,66,1,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,4782,610,99,67,"Role-Playing, PC-style RPG, PC-style RPG, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#3 Best PC Game of 2009
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
mark-of-the-ninja,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/mark-of-the-ninja,Microsoft Game Studios,Klei Entertainment,16-Oct-12,Xbox 360,"""Mark of the Ninja"" is a side-scrolling stealth action game from Klei Entertainment that combines fluid 2D animation with intense stealth gameplay. Observe your enemies from afar, manipulate them with your tools, and execute your plan with precision. But be careful - you're as fragile as you are powerful. Collapse",91,universal acclaim,14,14,0,0,8,generally favorable reviews,1154,139,16,14,"Action, Platformer, Platformer, 2D, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#2 Best PC Game of 2012
#39 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#36 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
disco-elysium,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/disco-elysium,ZA/UM,ZA/UM,15-Oct-19,,"Disco Elysium is an open world role playing game. You¡¯re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city block to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.",91,universal acclaim,64,63,1,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,1299,238,32,57,"Role-Playing, General, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,,"#3 Best PC Game of 2019
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019"
i-was-a-teenage-exocolonist,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/i-was-a-teenage-exocolonist,"Northway Games , Finji",Northway Games,25-Aug-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch","Spend your teenage years on an alien planet in this narrative RPG with card-based battles. Explore, grow up, and fall in love. The choices you make and skills you master over ten years will determine the course of your life and the survival of your colony.",91,universal acclaim,10,10,0,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,26,8,1,1,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Card Battle",No Online Multiplayer,,#6 Best PC Game of 2022
dark-souls-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dark-souls-ii,Bandai Namco Games,From Software,25-Apr-14,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360",Dark Souls II brings the franchise¡¯s renowned difficulty & gripping gameplay innovations to both single and multiplayer experiences.,91,universal acclaim,36,36,0,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,3035,308,78,164,"Action RPG, Role-Playing, Action RPG",4,T,"#2 Best PC Game of 2014
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#13 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
spelunky-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/spelunky-2,Mossmouth,"Mossmouth, Bitworks",29-Sep-20,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.",91,universal acclaim,16,16,0,0,6.8,mixed or average reviews,156,32,5,15,"Action, Platformer, 2D",,,"#5 Best PC Game of 2020
#63 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
call-of-duty,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/call-of-duty,Activision,Infinity Ward,29-Oct-03,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Call of Duty delivers the gritty realism and cinematic intensity of World War II's epic battlefield moments like never before - through the eyes of citizen soldiers and unsung heroes from an alliance of countries who together helped shape the course of modern history. Play through the chaos of battle as part of a well-trained squad, that lays down covering fire and pulls its wounded to safety. In addition to authentic squad movements and tactics, each soldier's distinct personality and training comes out on the battlefield. No one soldier or nation single-handedly won the war. For the first time, Call of Duty captures the war from multiple perspectives, through the eyes of American, British and Russian soldiers. Battle through 24 missions spanning 4 interconnected historical campaigns. Take on mission objectives ranging from sabotage and all-out assault to stealth, vehicle combat and rescue. Authentic weapons, locations, vehicles and sounds of war all contribute to the realism. [Activision] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,44,41,3,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,1281,150,34,15,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Third-Person, Historic, Tactical, Historic, Arcade",132,T,"#5 Best PC Game of 2003
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#13 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
madden-nfl-2004,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/madden-nfl-2004,EA Sports,EA Tiburon,12-Aug-03,PlayStation 2,"Key Features for 2004 include New Playmaker Control - Make pre-snap adjustments to your receiver routes, direct receiver routes during a scramble, direct blocking down field during a run, or read and react to the offense to deliver a crushing tackle; New Owner Mode - Hire your own staff, set your team's ticket prices, build your own stadium, reward key players with signing bonuses and boost player attributes in Mini-Camp drills; Most Realistic NFL Playbooks Ever - Tons of new trick plays, multiple formation variations, and the deepest NFL playbooks from all 32 officially licensed Coaches Club Head Coaches; New Animations and Enhancements - New QB scramble transitions to improve throwing on the run, stumbles, open field blocks, whirlwind defensive reaction moves, sideline wrap tackles, and out of bound pushes. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",91,universal acclaim,13,13,0,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,29,7,2,0,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Football, Sim, Sim",18,E,"#6 Best PC Game of 2003
#100 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
the-sims-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-sims-2,EA Games,Maxis,14-Sep-04,PlayStation 2,"The Sims 2 is the first entirely-new generation of The Sims, the ground-breaking game that allowed players to create and control people. The Sims 2 challenges you to direct the journey of your Sims' lives as they grow from infancy through childhood, teenage life and adulthood. Starting with a personality that you give them (or that they inherit from their parents), your Sims will develop in unique ways based on your choices and influence. As they progress through life, your Sims will collect memories which shape who they are, what options they have and how they behave. These experiences can have a short or long-term effect on relationships between family members and friends. Experiences between Sims when they are children can affect their relationships as teens and adults. Your Sims can have casual friendships or make life-long enemies. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",90,universal acclaim,61,61,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,1022,161,11,10,"Simulation, Miscellaneous, Virtual Life, Virtual, Virtual Life",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#7 Best PC Game of 2004
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#20 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
final-fantasy-xiv-shadowbringers,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/final-fantasy-xiv-shadowbringers,Square Enix,Square Enix,2-Jul-19,PlayStation 4,"
Take part in the next saga of FINAL FANTASY? XIV Online with the next legendary expansion pack¡ªSHADOWBRINGERS.

New jobs: Gunbreaker and Dancer
New races: Viera and Hrothgar
Level cap increased: 70 to 80
New cities: The Crystarium and Eulmore
Journey through expansive new areas, such as the Rak¡¯tika Greatwood, Amh Araeng, Il Mheg and Lakeland.
New trails, including harrowing encounters with Titania and Innocence.
New beast tribes: pixies, Nu Mou, and dwarves
New 8-player raid: Eden
An exciting new series of alliance raids YoRHa:Dark Apocalypse
The Restoration of the Holy See of Ishgard - In the aftermath of the Dragonsong War, Disciples of the Hand and Land work together to rebuild Ishgard Collapse",90,universal acclaim,25,24,1,0,9.1,universal acclaim,1438,208,10,12,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer",,T,"#4 Best PC Game of 2019
#23 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
world-of-warcraft-cataclysm,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/world-of-warcraft-cataclysm,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,7-Dec-10,,"In Cataclysm, players witness the face of Azeroth being altered forever, as the corrupted Dragon Aspect Deathwing awakens from his subterranean slumber and erupts onto the surface, leaving ruin and destruction in his wake. As the Horde and Alliance race to the epicenter of the cataclysm, the kingdoms of Azeroth will witness seismic shifts in power, the kindling of a war of the elements, and the emergence of unlikely heroes who will rise up to protect their scarred and broken world from utter devastation. New features in the game's third expansion include: Two New Playable Races: Adventure as the cursed worgen with the Alliance or the resourceful goblins with the Horde. Increased Level Cap: Advance to level 85 and earn new abilities, tap into new talents, and progress through the path system, a new way for players to customize characters. Classic Zones Remade: Quest to level 60 as you never have before. Familiar zones across the original continents of Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms have been reforged by the cataclysm and updated with new quests and content. Flying Mounts in Azeroth: Explore Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms from a whole new perspective. Guild Advancement: Progress as a guild to earn guild levels and guild achievements. New High-Level Content: Explore newly opened parts of the world, including Uldum, Grim Batol, and the great sunken city of Vashj'ir beneath the sea, and enjoy even more high-level raid content than in previous expansions. New PvP Zone & Rated Battlegrounds: Take on PvP objectives and daily quests on Tol Barad Island, a new Wintergrasp-like zone, and wage war in all-new rated Battlegrounds. Archaeology: Master a new secondary profession to unearth valuable artifacts and earn unique rewards. New Race and Class Combinations: Explore Azeroth as a gnome priest, blood elf warrior, or one of the other never-before-available race and class combinations. [Blizzard Entertainment] Collapse",90,universal acclaim,53,53,0,0,5.7,mixed or average reviews,1265,61,68,95,"Role-Playing, Miscellaneous, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Board / Card Game, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,"#3 Best PC Game of 2010
#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#47 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
world-of-goo,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/world-of-goo,"Take-Two Interactive , 2D Boy",2D Boy,12-Oct-08,"iPhone/iPad, Switch","World of Goo is a physics based puzzle / construction game. The millions of Goo Balls that live in the beautiful World of Goo don't know that they are in a game, or that they are extremely delicious. [2D Boy]",90,universal acclaim,26,26,0,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,765,75,18,6,"Miscellaneous, Puzzle, Action, Puzzle, General, Puzzle, General",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#4 Best PC Game of 2008
#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#31 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
factorio,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/factorio,Wube Software LTD.,Wube Software LTD.,14-Aug-20,Switch,"Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you. Collapse",90,universal acclaim,8,8,0,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,674,177,2,61,"Strategy, Management, Business / Tycoon",,,"#6 Best PC Game of 2020
#21 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2020"
spelunky,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/spelunky,Mossmouth,"Derek Yu, Mossmouth",8-Aug-13,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox 360",Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a new and challenging experience each time you play.,90,universal acclaim,9,9,0,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,588,61,10,27,"Action, Platformer, Platformer, 2D, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,,"#3 Best PC Game of 2013
#79 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#45 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
black-white,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/black-white,EA Games,Lionhead Studios,26-Mar-01,,"Peter Molyneux's highly anticipated ""god game,"" a blend of the genres including strategy, sim, RPG, and puzzle, features the player as a new god in the lands of Eden who must reign with the help of uniquely evolving animals in either a benign or evil fashion.",90,universal acclaim,34,32,2,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,399,24,17,5,"Strategy, Real-Time, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",,T,"#2 Best PC Game of 2001
#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
portal,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/portal,"Electronic Arts , Valve Software",Valve Software,10-Oct-07,,"Portal is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and offers gamers hours of unique gameplay. The game is designed to change the way players approach, manipulate, and surmise the possibilities in a given environment; similar to how Half-Life 2's Gravity Gun innovated new ways to leverage an object in any given situation. Players must solve physical puzzles and challenges by opening portals to maneuvering objects, and themselves, through space. [Valve] Collapse",90,universal acclaim,27,27,0,0,9.2,universal acclaim,6260,1008,74,36,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#8 Best PC Game of 2007
#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
tetris-effect,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tetris-effect,Enhance Games,Enhance Games,23-Jul-19,PlayStation 4,"Named after a real-world phenomenon where players' brains are so engrossed that images of the iconic falling Tetrimino blocks (i.e. the Tetris playing pieces) linger in their vision, thoughts, and even dreams, Tetris Effect amplifies this magical feeling of total immersion by surrounding you with fantastic, fully three-dimensional worlds that react and evolve based on how you play. Music, backgrounds, sounds, special effects -- everything, down to the Tetris pieces themselves, pulse, dance, shimmer, and explode in perfect sync with how you're playing.

From deep beneath the ocean to the furthest reaches of outer space and everywhere between, Tetris Effect's 30-plus stages take players on a wondrous, emotional journey through the universe. The core of the game is still Tetris -- one of the most popular puzzle games of all time -- but like you've never seen it, or heard it, or felt it before. Collapse",90,universal acclaim,11,9,2,0,6.7,mixed or average reviews,127,19,5,7,"Puzzle, Stacking",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#5 Best PC Game of 2019
#93 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
nhl-2001,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/nhl-2001,EA Sports,EA Sports,28-Sep-00,PlayStation 2,"High-flyin', hard hittin', intense powerplay hockey is back with EA Sports' NHL 2001, bringing gamers out of the stands and onto the ice. Lace up the skates and play with or against all 30 National Hockey League teams, including the expansion Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",90,universal acclaim,22,22,0,0,6.6,mixed or average reviews,53,4,1,0,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Ice Hockey, Sim, Sim",18,E,"#6 Best PC Game of 2000
#55 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#29 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
stephens-sausage-roll,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/stephens-sausage-roll,increpare,increpare,18-Apr-16,,The focus of Stephen's Sausage Roll involves nudging sausages around to fully cook them.,90,universal acclaim,9,9,0,0,5.4,mixed or average reviews,97,7,1,4,"Puzzle, Action, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#4 Best PC Game of 2016
#99 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
tony-hawks-pro-skater-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tony-hawks-pro-skater-3,Activision,Gearbox Software,28-Mar-02,PlayStation 2,"Featuring eight massive levels filled with people, traffic, and other interactive elements, the game's environments are brought to life with richer graphics and advanced special effects optimized for today's PC video cards. Smoother life-like animations and significantly improved tricks capture the style of the world's best skateboarding pros. Further improving on the franchise's intuitive control scheme, the game allows players to perform tricks and combos in some of the world's most popular skate locations including Los Angeles, Canada and Tokyo. The enhanced skate park editor allows gamers to create the ultimate park up to twice the size of parks in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2. The Create-A-Skater features a new female skater model, and the ability to modify almost every aspect of their appearance, from accessories to clothing to hair color. [Activision] Collapse",90,universal acclaim,15,15,0,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,129,8,1,0,"Sports, Alternative, Individual, Skateboarding, Skateboarding, Skate / Skateboard",8,T,"#7 Best PC Game of 2002
#58 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#13 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
deus-ex,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/deus-ex,Eidos Interactive,Ion Storm,23-Jun-00,,"The game that incorporates RPG, action, adventure, and 1st-person shooter genres into a chaotic blend of real-world conspiracies, cliffhangers, and plot twists. A richly simulated world of unparalleled interactivity, engineered to react logically to your every action. The decisions and consequences are yours. [Eidos Interactive] Collapse",90,universal acclaim,28,28,0,0,9.2,universal acclaim,1530,292,12,13,"Action Adventure, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General",16,M,"#7 Best PC Game of 2000
#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
half-life-2-episode-two,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/half-life-2-episode-two,Valve Software,Valve Software,10-Oct-07,,"Half-Life 2: Episode Two is the second in a trilogy of new games created by Valve that extends the award-winning and best-selling Half-Life adventure. As Dr. Gordon Freeman, you were last seen exiting City 17 with Alyx Vance as the Citadel erupted amidst a storm of unknown proportions. In Episode Two, you must battle and race against Combine forces as you traverse the White Forest to deliver a crucial information packet stolen from the Citadel to an enclave of fellow resistance scientists. Episode Two extends the award-winning Half-Life gameplay with unique weapons, vehicles, and newly-spawned creatures. [Valve] Collapse",90,universal acclaim,21,21,0,0,9.2,universal acclaim,2892,372,29,17,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#9 Best PC Game of 2007
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#17 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
braid,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/braid,"MumboJumbo , Number None Inc.","Number None Inc., Knockout Games",10-Apr-09,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Braid is a puzzle-platformer, drawn in a painterly style, where the player manipulates the flow of time in strange and unusual ways. From a house in the city, journey to a series of worlds and solve puzzles to rescue an abducted princess. In each world, you have a different power to affect the way time behaves, and it is time's strangeness that creates the puzzles. The time behaviors include: the ability to rewind, objects that are immune to being rewound, time that is tied to space, parallel realities, time dilation, and perhaps more. Braid treats your time and attention as precious; there is no filler in this game. Every puzzle shows you something new and interesting about the game world. Braid is a 2-D platform game where you can never die and never lose. Collapse",90,universal acclaim,11,11,0,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,1005,132,20,12,"Action, Platformer, Platformer, 2D, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#4 Best PC Game of 2009
#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#12 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
the-chronicles-of-riddick-escape-from-butcher-bay---developers-cut,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-chronicles-of-riddick-escape-from-butcher-bay---developers-cut,VU Games,Starbreeze,8-Dec-04,,"Set before the events of both Universal Pictures' ""The Chronicles of Riddick,"" starring Vin Diesel, and the 2000 cult classic ""Pitch Black,"" which first introduced Diesel as enigmatic anti-hero Riddick, the game tells the story of Riddick's dramatic escape from the previously inescapable triple max security slam Butcher Bay, home to the most violent prisoners in the galaxy. The Chronicles Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay will blend action and stealth elements, as players navigate Riddick through the harsh environments of the slam - dank tunnels, dimly lit corridors, and other hazardous areas filled with guards, savage inmates and deadly creatures that prowl the darkness. [Vivendi Universal] Collapse",90,universal acclaim,38,38,0,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,389,43,5,2,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#8 Best PC Game of 2004
#23 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
sid-meiers-civilization-iii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sid-meiers-civilization-iii,Infogrames,Firaxis Games,30-Oct-01,,"In Civilization III, you'll find new pathways to explore and strategies to employ, greatly expanded diplomacy, more powerful combat, a new trade system, new technologies, more powerful tools to build and manage your empire, and the most detailed and beautiful art, animations and sound ever found in the genre. [Infogrames] Collapse",90,universal acclaim,24,22,2,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,368,33,8,7,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Historic, Historic, 4X",1,E,"#3 Best PC Game of 2001
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#15 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
silent-hunter-iii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/silent-hunter-iii,Ubisoft,Ubisoft,15-Mar-05,,"Command the cunning and deadly U-boats of the North Atlantic and experience the tension-filled atmosphere of a WWII submarine movie. The king of submarine simulations returns with an all-new 3D game engine, new crew-command features, and more realistic action than ever before. The game includes a career campaign, patrols that have both single and historical missions, a mission editor, and a multiplayer feature. Whether it¡¯s stalking destroyers or hiding from depth charges, players will experience their own personal war story. The spectacular graphics, multiplayer options, and suspenseful gameplay combine to create the most impressive submarine simulation ever. [Ubisoft] Collapse",90,universal acclaim,23,23,0,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,112,25,3,8,"Simulation, Submarine, Submarine, Marine, Combat",8,T,"#5 Best PC Game of 2005
#39 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#26 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
bayonetta,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/bayonetta,"SegaSoft , Sega","PlatinumGames, Nex Entertainment",11-Apr-17,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Switch, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One","Bayonetta is a cinematic and stylish action game from the creative mind of Hideki Kamiya. As a gun-wielding witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless enemies in a game of 100% pure all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with acrobatic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre with magnificent over-the-top action and fast-paced, dynamic climax combat. Collapse",90,universal acclaim,17,17,0,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,619,86,18,9,"Action Adventure, Linear",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#3 Best PC Game of 2017
#34 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#55 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
sid-meiers-civilization-v,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sid-meiers-civilization-v,2K Games,Firaxis Games,21-Sep-10,,"With over nine million units sold worldwide, and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest strategy franchises of all-time. Now, Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive strategy game to unprecedented heights by adding new ways to play and win; new tools to manage and expand your civilization; extensive modding capabilities; and intensely competitive multiplayer options. Civilization V will come to life in a beautifully detailed, living world that will elevate the gameplay experience to a whole new level making it a must-have for gamers around the globe! Collapse",90,universal acclaim,70,66,4,0,8,generally favorable reviews,2931,309,131,141,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Historic, Historic, 4X",4,E10+,"#4 Best PC Game of 2010
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
falcon-40-allied-force,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/falcon-40-allied-force,Graphsim Entertainment,Lead Pursuit,28-Jun-05,,"Pilot three different variants of the F-16 Fighting Falcon -- the best multi-role fighter ever built -- including Block 40, Block 50/52 and MLU variants. Ultra-high fidelity physics modeling closely simulates actual aircraft performance. Engage the enemy in two operational theaters -- Korea and the Balkans -- each covering over a million square Kilometers of territory. Dogfight over a wide variety of landscapes: wide seas, open grasslands, dense forests and snow capped mountains. Fly nap-of-earth missions through detailed terrain and undulating valleys. Launch a variety of air-to-air missiles like the AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-9 Sidewinder. Deploy a vast array of air-to-ground weaponry including the AGM-65 Maverick, AGM-88 HARM, cluster bombs, slick and high drag bombs and laser guided ordnance. Weapon systems are simulated using the most accurate publicly available specifications. Simulate an entire war with the most advanced dynamic campaign engine ever made for your PC. This remarkable feature presides over tens of thousands of vehicles: air, land and sea. No two missions ever fly the same! [Graphsim] Collapse",90,universal acclaim,7,7,0,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,42,10,1,0,"Simulation, Flight, Modern Jet, Modern Jet, Combat",16,T,"#6 Best PC Game of 2005
#86 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#25 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
the-stanley-parable-ultra-deluxe,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-stanley-parable-ultra-deluxe,"Galactic Cafe , Crows Crows Crows","Galactic Cafe, Crows Crows Crows",27-Apr-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded re-imagining of 2013's The Stanley Parable. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will make a choice, and you will become powerless. You are not here to win. The Stanley Parable is a game that plays you.",90,universal acclaim,15,15,0,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,145,35,4,10,"Adventure, 3D, First-Person",No Online Multiplayer,,"#7 Best PC Game of 2022
#51 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
deus-ex-human-revolution,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/deus-ex-human-revolution,"Eidos Interactive , Square Enix",Nixxes Software,23-Aug-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","In Deus Ex: Human Revolution you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes. At a time when scientific advancements are routinely turning athletes, soldiers and spies into super-enhanced beings, someone is working very hard to ensure mankind's evolution follows a particular path. You need to discover why - because the decisions you take and the choices you make will be the only things that can determine mankind's future. Collapse",90,universal acclaim,52,52,0,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,3860,573,124,82,"Action, Action Adventure, Shooter, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General, First-Person, Sci-Fi",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#5 Best PC Game of 2011
#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
flight-simulator-2002,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/flight-simulator-2002,Microsoft Game Studios,Microsoft Game Studios,19-Oct-01,,"Includes a wide variety of aircraft for you to fly-from a new Cessna 172S single-engine trainer and a Caravan floatplane to the Boeing 747-400 jumbo jet. You can splash down in a lake, hover in the Bell 206B JetRanger III helicopter, or practice aerobatics in the Extra 300S. [Microsoft]",90,universal acclaim,9,9,0,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,47,5,0,0,"Simulation, Flight, Civilian Plane, Civilian",,E,"#4 Best PC Game of 2001
#82 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#25 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
brothers-a-tale-of-two-sons,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/brothers-a-tale-of-two-sons,505 Games,Starbreeze,3-Sep-13,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One",Two sons must set out on a perilous journey to bring back the Water of Life to their ailing father.,90,universal acclaim,9,9,0,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,1585,243,39,22,"Action Adventure, Fantasy, Fantasy, Linear",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#4 Best PC Game of 2013
#31 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
dota-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dota-2,Valve Software,Valve Software,9-Jul-13,,Dota 2 features the characters and factions from the original Defense of the Ancients title with new features.,90,universal acclaim,33,32,1,0,6.5,mixed or average reviews,11866,1838,155,1721,"General, Fantasy, MOBA, Strategy, Real-Time, MOBA",10,,"#5 Best PC Game of 2013
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
guild-wars-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/guild-wars-2,NCSOFT,ArenaNet,28-Aug-12,,"Guild Wars 2 draws from the game mechanics that made the original Guild Wars one of the most popular online games and adds a fully persistent world. Like its predecessors, Guild Wars 2 does not have a subscription fee. Guild Wars Eye of the North provide a Hall of Monuments where players' accomplishments are memorialized and eventually inherited by their Guild Wars 2 characters, unlocking exclusive items and bonuses in Guild Wars 2. [NCsoft] Collapse",90,universal acclaim,69,68,1,0,8,generally favorable reviews,3162,666,139,173,"General, Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,"#3 Best PC Game of 2012
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
freedom-force,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/freedom-force,Crave,Irrational Games,24-Mar-02,,"From a distant corner of the galaxy, an evil alien race sets in motion a sinister plan to conquer the Earth. They unleash a powerful catalyst - Energy X - that imbues the planet's worst miscreants with super-powers to bring the planet to its knees. Now Earth's only hope lies with a new breed of heroes... The Freedom Force! Command a squad of comic book heroes in the defense of Patriot City. Choose from over a dozen heroes or create your own comic champions. Fight for freedom in over 20 action-packed missions. Restore order in a completely interactive 3D world. Take your heroes online and join the fight in multiplayer mode. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",90,universal acclaim,27,26,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,90,11,2,1,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",14,T,"#8 Best PC Game of 2002
#38 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#23 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
into-the-breach,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/into-the-breach,Subset Games,Subset Games,27-Feb-18,"iPhone/iPad, Stadia, Switch",Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.,90,universal acclaim,56,55,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,444,64,21,7,"Strategy, Turn-Based, General, Tactics",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#1 Best PC Game of 2018
#39 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#31 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
chicory-a-colorful-tale,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/chicory-a-colorful-tale,"Greg Lobanov , Finji",Greg Lobanov,10-Jun-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch","Something terrible happened. Chicory, superstar artist and wielder of the Brush, is missing, and all the color in the land vanished with her. It's up to you, Chicory's number one fan, to pick up the Brush and fill in for her. It's a big job but you're ready for it! Probably! Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a top-down adventure game in a coloring book world where you can draw on anything. Use your painting powers to explore new places, solve puzzles, help your friends, and change the world! Collapse",90,universal acclaim,23,23,0,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,74,18,1,1,"Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,,#4 Best PC Game of 2021
gtr-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/gtr-2,10tacle Studios,SimBin,29-Sep-06,,"Extending the ground-breaking physics engine found in GTR, GTR 2 takes the thrill of driving to new heights. GTR 2, which is the official simulation of the FIA GT championship, features more than 140 high detailed cars and 34 different track-layouts in a hyper realistic racing world with breathtaking real-world-like effects. With a revolutionary Driving School Mode, GTR 2 will teach everybody how to become a real race driver. [10Tacle Studios] Collapse",90,universal acclaim,26,26,0,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,91,16,1,0,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, GT / Street, GT / Street, Automobile",24,E,"#3 Best PC Game of 2006
#62 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#8 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
grand-theft-auto-iv,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/grand-theft-auto-iv,Rockstar Games,Rockstar Toronto,2-Dec-08,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","(Also known as ""GTA IV"") What does the American Dream mean today? For Niko Belic, fresh off the boat from Europe. It's the hope he can escape his past. For his cousin, Roman, it is the vision that together they can find fortune in Liberty City, gateway to the land of opportunity. As they slip into debt and are dragged into a criminal underworld by a series of shysters, thieves and sociopaths, they discover that the reality is very different from the dream in a city that worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them an a living nightmare for those who don't. The PC version features an ""expanded"" multiplayer mode. [Rockstar Games] Collapse",90,universal acclaim,40,38,2,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,3551,330,137,206,"Action Adventure, Modern, Modern, Open-World",1,M,"#5 Best PC Game of 2008
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
total-war-shogun-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/total-war-shogun-2,Sega,Creative Assembly,15-Mar-11,,"Shogun 2 is the ultimate refinement of the original formula with a new, cutting-edge AI, more polish and online functionality than ever before. The result is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming that invites both veterans of Total War and new players to experience the enjoyment and depth of the series. Collapse",90,universal acclaim,62,62,0,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,1434,211,53,32,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Historic, General, Historic",,T,"#6 Best PC Game of 2011
#21 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
empire-total-war,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/empire-total-war,Sega,Creative Assembly,3-Mar-09,,"Empire: Total War is set in the 18th century, a turbulent era that is the most requested by Total War¡¯s loyal fan base and a period alive with global conflict, revolutionary fervour and technological advances. The game features themes such as the Industrial Revolution, America's struggle for independence, the race to control Eastern trade routes and the globalisation of war on land and sea. Empire: Total War sees the debut of 3D naval combat within the Total War franchise. PC Gamers intuitively command vast fleets or single ships upon seascapes rich with extraordinary water and weather effects that play a huge role in your eventual glorious success or ignominious defeat. After pummelling your enemy with cannon fire, close in to grapple their ship and prepare to board taking control your men as they fight hand to hand on the decks. Empire: Total War also sees further enhancements to the Total War series signature 3D battles and turn based campaign map. Real time battles pose new challenges with the addition of cannon and musket, challenging players to master new formations and tactics as a result of the increasing role of gunpowder within warfare. And the Campaign Map ¨C for many the heart of Total War ¨C will see new improved systems for Trade, Diplomacy and Espionage with agents, a refined and streamlined UI, improved Advisors and extended scope taking in the riches of India, the turbulence of Europe and the untapped potential of North America. [Sega] Collapse",90,universal acclaim,62,61,1,0,7,mixed or average reviews,3184,334,196,318,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, General, Historic",,T,"#5 Best PC Game of 2009
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
the-legend-of-heroes-trails-from-zero,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-from-zero,"NIS America , Clouded Leopard Entertainment",Falcom,27-Sep-22,"PlayStation 4, Switch","
The Crossbell State, located in western Zemlya--

Once the site of fierce territorial battles, it has since developed into one of the continent's leading trade and financial centers.

However, pressure from the Erebonian Empire and the Calvard Republic is steadily increasing. While corrupt officials from both sides remain locked in political disputes, the mafia and underground criminal organizations are preparing to start a war.

In the midst of all this chaos, the Crossbell Police Department has lost the trust of its people.

Among them are Lloyd Bannings, a rookie agent,
Elie MacDowell, granddaughter of Crossbell's mayor,
Tio Plato, a young sorcereress who wields an orbal staff,
and Randy Orlando, a former security guard.

The foursome are assigned to a new department, the Special Support Section, where they are left with no choice but to join forces in the face of adversity.

This is a story about four unlikely heroes fighting to overcome the walls defining their way of life. Collapse",90,universal acclaim,10,9,1,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,32,7,0,0,"Role-Playing, Japanese-Style",No Online Multiplayer,T,#8 Best PC Game of 2022
kentucky-route-zero---act-iv,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/kentucky-route-zero---act-iv,Cardboard Computer,Cardboard Computer,20-Jul-16,,"Kentucky Route Zero is a magical realistic adventure game about a secret highway in the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it.",90,universal acclaim,8,8,0,0,6.3,mixed or average reviews,53,2,0,3,"Adventure, General",,,#5 Best PC Game of 2016
command-conquer-red-alert,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/command-conquer-red-alert,"Westwood Studios , Virgin Interactive",Westwood Studios,22-Nov-96,iPhone/iPad,"Surrender is not an option. Dark experiments have permanently altered time. Or have they? Now, Soviet tanks crush city after city while Allied cruisers shell bases. Spies lurk, land mines wait, and strange new technologies aid both sides in their struggle for ultimate control.Command & Conquer: Red Alert gives you the opportunity to be more devious, cunning and ruthless than ever before. Easy to play and highly addictive, Red Alert puts the fate of the world in your hands! [Westwood] Collapse",90,universal acclaim,7,7,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,413,34,3,1,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Command",2,T,"#4 Best PC Game of 1996
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 1996
#4 Most Shared PC Game of 1996"
the-witcher-3-wild-hunt---hearts-of-stone,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt---hearts-of-stone,"Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment , CD Projekt",CD Projekt Red Studio,13-Oct-15,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","Hearts of Stone features over ten hours of new adventures and introduces new characters, powerful monsters, unique romance, and an entirely new storyline shaped by gamer choices. The expansion also introduces a new system of Runewords that significantly affects gameplay. Each Runeword impacts a different aspect of in-game mechanics and allows the players to experiment with various strategies and tactics. [CD Projekt] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,37,36,1,0,9,universal acclaim,3124,156,6,7,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#5 Best PC Game of 2015
#26 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
star-wars-jedi-knight-ii-jedi-outcast,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/star-wars-jedi-knight-ii-jedi-outcast,"LucasArts , Activision",Raven Software,26-Mar-02,"PlayStation 4, Switch","Several years have passed since Kyle Katarn avenged his father's death and saved the Valley of the Jedi from Jerec and his band of Dark Jedi. Allowing his Force powers to languish for fear of falling to the Dark side, Kyle set aside his lightsaber, vowing never to use it again. But when a new and menacing threat to the galaxy emerges, Kyle knows he must reclaim his past in order to save his future. Players assume the role of Kyle as they employ a unique mix of weapons, Force powers and your lightsaber in both single- and multiplayer modes of first-person action. [LucasArts] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,35,33,1,1,8.7,generally favorable reviews,505,41,10,5,"Action, Action Adventure, Shooter, Shooter, Linear, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",16,T,"#9 Best PC Game of 2002
#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#17 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
resident-evil-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/resident-evil-2,Capcom,Capcom R&D Division 1,25-Jan-19,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","In Resident Evil 2, the classic action, tense exploration, and puzzle solving gameplay that defined the Resident Evil series returns. Players join rookie police officer Leon Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield, who are thrust together by a disastrous outbreak in Raccoon City that transformed its population into deadly zombies. Both Leon and Claire have their own separate playable campaigns, allowing players to see the story from both characters¡¯ perspectives. The fate of these two fan favorite characters is in players hands as they work together to survive and get to the bottom of what is behind the terrifying attack on the city. Will they make it out alive? Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,28,27,1,0,9,universal acclaim,2364,364,26,16,"Action Adventure, Survival",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#6 Best PC Game of 2019
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#90 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
devil-may-cry-5,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/devil-may-cry-5,Capcom,Capcom,7-Mar-19,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","
The story is set several years after Devil May Cry 4.
Legendary DMC action returns, made all the more stylish by the power modern gaming has to offer.

Behold stunning visuals built upon the technology that brought you Resident Evil 7 biohazard. High framerate graphics and flexible design give our creators what they need to offer fans the latest and greatest DMC experience. Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,22,22,0,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,1494,191,31,17,"Action Adventure, General",,M,
neon-white,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/neon-white,Annapurna Interactive,"Ben Esposito, Angel Matrix",16-Jun-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch","Neon White is a lightning fast first-person action game about exterminating demons in Heaven. You are White, an assassin handpicked from Hell to compete with other demon slayers for a chance to live permanently in Heaven. The other assassins seem familiar, though¡­ did you know them in a past life?

Features:
? You play as Neon White, an assassin plucked from Hell to compete with other demon slayers for a shot at redemption.
? Collect ¡°Soul Cards¡± to attack your foes or discard them to use unique movement abilities.
? Compete for the best times by cleverly combining cards to discover massive shortcuts.
? Uncover Heaven¡¯s mysteries by getting to know the other assassins¡­ did you know them in a past life? Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,39,39,0,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,145,43,8,2,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#9 Best PC Game of 2022
#43 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
the-walking-dead-a-telltale-games-series,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-walking-dead-a-telltale-games-series,Telltale Games,Telltale Games,24-Apr-12,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Switch, Xbox 360","Based on Robert Kirkman's comic book series, The Walking Dead brings to life a world devastated by an undead apocalypse and the horrifying choices you're forced to make to survive. Play the role of Lee Everett, a convicted criminal, who has been given a second chance at life in a world devastated by the undead. With corpses returning to life and survivors stopping at nothing to maintain their own safety, protecting an orphaned girl named Clementine may offer you redemption in a world gone to hell. Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,14,14,0,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,3356,464,50,43,"Compilation, Miscellaneous, Adventure, Compilation, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,,"#4 Best PC Game of 2012
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#15 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
age-of-mythology,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/age-of-mythology,Microsoft Game Studios,Ensemble Studios,1-Nov-02,,"Age of Mythology transports players to a time when heroes did battle with monsters of legend and the gods intervened in the affairs of mortal men. Players wage war using human armies and diplomacy, progress through development ages, enhance military and economic performance with improvements, and manage economics through resource gathering and trade. Mythology enters the mix when players call upon the gods to act on their behalf or reinforce their armies with more than 20 mythological creatures. Ensemble Studios' new 3D engine adds a deep richness of graphical detail and creates a unique new title based on the ancient cultural history of the Greek, Norse, and Egyptian cultures, which are divided into nine detailed civilizations. [Microsoft] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,31,31,0,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,750,80,7,4,"Strategy, Real-Time, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",112,T,"#10 Best PC Game of 2002
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#15 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
sacrifice-2000,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sacrifice-2000,Interplay,Shiny Entertainment,5-Nov-00,,"Sacrifice provides a truly fresh approach in the 3-D RTS genre, allowing players to act as both commander and combatant over huge, real-time, generated landscapes in single or multiplayer modes. Wizards will not be disappointed as Sacrifice serves up over 50 spells and creatures. [Interplay]",89,generally favorable reviews,31,28,3,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,165,29,1,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#8 Best PC Game of 2000
#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#13 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
dark-souls-iii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dark-souls-iii,Bandai Namco Games,From Software,11-Apr-16,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","Developed by Japanese developer FromSoftware, DARK SOULS III is the latest chapter in the DARK SOULS series with its trademark sword and sorcery combat and rewarding action RPG gameplay. Players travel across a wide variety of locations in an interconnected world of unrelenting challenge and deep RPG gameplay as they search for a way to survive the coming apocalypse. Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,56,54,2,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,4386,477,67,74,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",6,M,"#6 Best PC Game of 2016
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#14 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
pillars-of-eternity,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/pillars-of-eternity,Paradox Interactive,Obsidian Entertainment,26-Mar-15,,"Eternity aims to recapture the magic, imagination, depth, and nostalgia of classic RPG's that Obsidian enjoyed making - and playing. Eternity takes the central hero, memorable companions and the epic exploration of Baldur¡¯s Gate, adds in the fun, intense combat and dungeon diving of Icewind Dale, and ties it all together with the emotional writing and mature thematic exploration of Planescape: Torment. Choose to play as one of the six playable races: Human, Aumaua, Dwarf, Elf, Godlike, and Orlan. Whether you're playing a stout Dwarf, a towering Aumaua, or one of the otherworldly Godlike, Eternity's plethora of playable races scratch every role-playing itch you may have and allow for deep character customization. [Obsidian] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,71,70,1,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,2637,359,97,56,"PC-style RPG, Third-Person, PC-style RPG, Role-Playing, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#6 Best PC Game of 2015
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#23 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
the-elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind,Bethesda Softworks,Bethesda Softworks,1-May-02,Xbox 360,"An epic, open-ended single-player game where you create and play any kind of character you can imagine. Be the noble hero embarking on an epic quest, or an insidious thief rising to leadership of his guild. Be a malevolent sorcerer developing the ultimate spell of destruction, or a reverent healer searching for the cure to a plague. Your actions define your character, and your gameplay changes and evolves in response to your actions. Confront the assassins' guild, and they take out a contract on you. Impress them, and they try to recruit you instead. No two sagas are the same in the world of Morrowind. [Bethesda Softworks] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,30,28,2,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,1751,252,16,27,"Role-Playing, First-Person, First-Person, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#11 Best PC Game of 2002
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
rocksmith-2014-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rocksmith-2014-edition,Ubisoft,Ubisoft,22-Oct-13,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One",Rocksmith 2014 Edition lets players plug in any electric guitar or bass directly into your system and begin learning guitar with the Rocksmith Method.,89,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,176,32,5,9,"Action, Miscellaneous, Rhythm, Music, Music",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#6 Best PC Game of 2013
#68 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
fallout,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fallout,Interplay,Black Isle Studios,9-Oct-97,,"Set in the aftermath of a world-wide nuclear war, Fallout will challenge you to survive in an unknown and dangerous world. You will take the role of a Vault-dweller, a person who has grown up in a secluded, underground survival Vault. Circumstances arise that force you to go Outside -- to a strange world 80 years after the end of the modern civilization. A world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. Your immediate task is to find a replacement for the broken water purification controller chip. Without that chip, your fellow Vault dwellers are doomed to dehydration or be forced to leave the safety of the Vault for the Outside. [Interplay] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,12,12,0,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,1440,147,10,8,"Role-Playing, First-Person, First-Person, PC-style RPG, PC-style RPG, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#4 Best PC Game of 1997
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 1997
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 1997"
world-soccer-winning-eleven-9,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/world-soccer-winning-eleven-9,Konami,KCET,28-Apr-06,PlayStation 2,"Arsenal's Thierry Henry and Chelsea's John Terry stare out from the box of Pro Evolution Soccer 5, both men at the top of their game in the Premiership, and both are die-hard fans of the PES series. The retuned controls in the 2005 edition give players more control over weighted passes, one-twos, and so on. This ties in with the improved animation, which not only looks more realistic, but requires you to time kicks and shots perfectly for maximum power - you're more likely to scuff the ball and make weak, inaccurate shots if you attempt to play them while off balance or out of step. In order for you to enjoy the full benefit of the updated controls, Training Mode is extended - rewarding efforts with points used to unlock secrets within the game. The new licensed clubs are all meticulously detailed, including the authentic representation of names and numbers on their backs. Increased detail in all players has been transferred to the Player Design mode, which has been hugely expanded to include more factors determining skill and ability. Master League, in which you guide a lowly team to glory, now allows player-managers to monitor individual players and see when their health declines and includes European teams. In all games, weather conditions can be set to 'variable', leading to patchy rain or snow. The new weather conditions further enhance the realism and unpredictable nature of PES matches. Rain or shine, PES 5 will be the greatest console football you've ever experienced. [Konami Europe] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,98,9,7,4,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Sim, Sim",,E,"#4 Best PC Game of 2006
#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006"
worldwide-soccer-manager-2005,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/worldwide-soccer-manager-2005,Sega,Sports Interactive,7-Dec-04,,"(Also known as ""WorldWide Soccer Manager 2005"") Sports Interactive have crafted a superbly detailed masterpiece in Football Manager 2005. Manager Mind games: With Football Manager, mind games can play a key part in every game. Put your fellow managers under the strain with a few white lies and then turn the screw with a damning criticism of your rivals¡¯ title chances. Just be wary of reaction and retaliation! Agents: Slicked back hair, mobile phones and a bad cockney accent! Bring on the agents - attempting to whittle you out of a few more million on a possible signing. You just have to decide whether they¡¯re trying to flog you the next big thing or a complete donkey. The Back Room Boys: If you don¡¯t want to don the tracksuit and sweat it out on the training field, then why not hire some help? From assistant managers to the best physios, they¡¯ll do the legwork and keep you informed on your players, helping you sort the men from the boys. The Big Match: Tired of watching player¡¯s use the same old moves that couldn¡¯t take the ball round a lamppost? Football Manager 2005 has 30 extra fields for player data including ¡®preferred moves¡¯, allowing you to witness your stars perform their signature tricks. With feedback from the fans, Sports Interactive have further refined their award winning games engine to give you what you want from a management game. Football Today: Still have Smith playing for Leeds? That¡¯s SO last season! With more leagues, players and championships than any other football management sim, Football Manager 2005 will also have the latest squads and transfers right up to the end of the summer transfer window, guaranteeing you¡¯ll be on the ball. [Sports Interactive] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,18,18,0,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,59,27,2,1,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Management, Management",2,E,"#9 Best PC Game of 2004
#36 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#67 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
dead-cells,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dead-cells,Motion Twin,Motion Twin,7-Aug-18,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, metroidvania action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you¡¯re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.",89,generally favorable reviews,34,33,1,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,656,94,18,16,"Action, Platformer, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,,"#2 Best PC Game of 2018
#28 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#29 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
there-is-no-game-wrong-dimension,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/there-is-no-game-wrong-dimension,Draw Me A Pixel,Draw Me A Pixel,6-Aug-20,"iPhone/iPad, Switch","There is no game. So don't go messing things up by clicking everywhere. You don¡¯t want to be kicked out of your video game world, do you? Of course not!",89,generally favorable reviews,9,9,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,133,42,1,0,"Adventure, General, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#7 Best PC Game of 2020
#75 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
slay-the-spire,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/slay-the-spire,Mega Crit Games,Mega Crit Games,23-Jan-19,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!",89,generally favorable reviews,24,24,0,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,615,96,13,9,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Card Battle",No Online Multiplayer,,"#8 Best PC Game of 2019
#37 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#71 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
left-4-dead,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/left-4-dead,"Electronic Arts , Valve Software",Valve Software,17-Nov-08,Xbox 360,"Fight together...or die alone. A new and highly virulent strain of the rabies virus emerges and spreads through the human population with frightening speed. The pandemic's victims become grotesquely disfigured, wildly violent psychopaths, attacking the uninfected on sight. One of the ""lucky"" few apparently immune to the sickness, you, unfortunately, are also trapped in a city crawling with thousands of the bloodthirsty Infacted. Together with a handful of fellow Survivors, you must fight your way to safety or die alone. A co-operative multiplayer action game from the makers of ""Counter-Strike,"" Left 4 Dead is built atop the most advanced version of the Source Engine and introduces version 2 of Turtle Rock's artificial intelligence (A.I.) technology. [Turtle Rock Studios] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,58,57,1,0,9,universal acclaim,4291,465,69,28,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",8,M,"#6 Best PC Game of 2008
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
left-4-dead-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/left-4-dead-2,Electronic Arts,Valve Software,16-Nov-09,Xbox 360,"Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns. Play as one of four new survivors armed with a wide and devastating array of classic and upgraded weapons. In addition to firearms, you'll also get a chance to take out some aggression on infected with a variety of carnage-creating melee weapons, from chainsaws to axes and even the deadly frying pan. You'll be putting these weapons to the test against (or playing as in Versus) three horrific and formidable new Special Infected. You¡¯ll also encounter five new ""uncommon"" common infected, including the terrifying Mudmen. Helping to take L4D's frantic, action-packed gameplay to the next level is AI Director 2.0. This improved Director has the ability to procedurally change the weather you¡¯ll fight through and the pathways you'll take, in addition to tailoring the enemy population, effects, and sounds to match your performance. L4D2 promises a satisfying and uniquely challenging experience every time the game is played, custom-fitted to your style of play. [Valve] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,55,55,0,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,3488,475,100,73,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Tactical",8,M,"#6 Best PC Game of 2009
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
f1-2017,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/f1-2017,Codemasters,Codemasters,24-Aug-17,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","Win the 2017 World Championship, break every record in the fastest ever F1 cars, and race some of the most iconic F1 cars of the last 30 years. The game sports an even deeper ten year Career, more varied gameplay in the new ¡®Championships¡¯ mode, and a host of other new features, both online and offline. Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,13,13,0,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,106,11,1,1,"Racing, Simulation, Automobile",,E,"#4 Best PC Game of 2017
#79 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
nascar-racing-2002-season,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/nascar-racing-2002-season,Sierra Entertainment,Papyrus,14-Feb-02,,"Race Against Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Dale Jarrett, and more in the 2002 Season! Get behind the wheel of a 750 horsepower stock car and battle for the championship on real-life tracks. Get under the hood to fine-tune your car or just jump in and race against the best in Arcade Mode. Feel car vibrations, hear the roar of the engines, and sweat it out racing fender to fender at 180 miles per hour. [Sierra] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,15,14,1,0,5.6,mixed or average reviews,25,3,1,5,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, Stock Car, Stock Car, Automobile",,E,"#12 Best PC Game of 2002
#59 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#60 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
mass-effect,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/mass-effect,Electronic Arts,"BioWare, Demiurge Studios",28-May-08,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","As the first human on the galactic stage, you must uncover the greatest threat to civilization. Your job is complicated by the very fact of your humanity, as no one trusts you and you need to find a way to convince everyone of the grave threat. You will travel across an expansive universe to piece the mystery together. As you discover and explore the uncharted edges of the galaxy, you come closer to an overwhelming truth - learning that the placid and serene universe you know is about to come to a violent end and that you may be the only person who can stop it! In addition to the main story arc of the game, players are be able to visit a large number of uncharted, unexplored planets which are side quests independent from the main story. At any time during the campaign, a player can choose to explore one of these planets and have an opportunity to discover new alien life, resources, ruined civilizations and powerful technologies. Talents and abilities are upgradeable and advanced talent options become available at higher levels. Weapons and vehicles are customizable to include various effects, abilities and upgrades using the ""X-Mod"" system. Each character class have unique talents and abilities which increase in power as the player progresses through the game. Optimized controls have been designed specifically for the PC. Fully customizable controls a?? PC gamers can re-map the control scheme any way they like. Run & Gun Control a?? Players can assign biotic powers or skills to a??hot keysa?? allowing them to play Mass Effect with a heavier focus on action. New decryption mini-game. New inventory screen GUI and functionality a?? The enhanced inventory system makes it easier for players to equip and modify their weapons and armor. [Microsoft] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,45,45,0,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,3851,388,84,39,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Console-style RPG, Japanese-Style, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#7 Best PC Game of 2008
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008"
psychonauts-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/psychonauts-2,"Starbreeze , Double Fine Productions , Xbox Game Studios",Double Fine Productions,25-Aug-21,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Razputin Aquato, trained acrobat and powerful young psychic, has realized his life long dream of joining the international psychic espionage organization known as the Psychonauts! But these psychic super spies are in trouble. Their leader hasn't been the same since he was kidnapped, and what's worse, there's a mole hiding in headquarters. Raz must use his powers to stop the mole before they execute their secret plan--to bring the murderous psychic villain, Maligula, back from the dead. Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,36,36,0,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,939,260,18,26,"Beat-'Em-Up, Action, Action Adventure, Platformer, Open-World, 3D",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#5 Best PC Game of 2021
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
combat-mission-barbarossa-to-berlin,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/combat-mission-barbarossa-to-berlin,Battlefront.com,Big Time Software,29-Oct-02,,"CMBB is the sequel to the award winning ""Combat Mission: Beyond Overlord"" game. CMBB is a 1 or 2 player, hybrid turn-based/realtime 3D simulation of WWII tactical warfare on the Eastern Front, from June 1941 through May 1945. It combines unparalleled game depth, stunning graphics and sound with a proven and easy to use interface in a true 3D environment. [Battlefront.com] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,12,11,1,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,24,4,0,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, Wargame, Real-Time, General",12,T,"#13 Best PC Game of 2002
#98 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#28 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
homeworld-cataclysm,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/homeworld-cataclysm,Sierra Entertainment,Barking Dog,7-Sep-00,,"Homeworld: Cataclysm boasts 18 all-new ships, 25 new technologies, 17 single-player missions, and fantastic multiplay, while improving on the interface and technology that earned Homeworld 1999's highest accolades. [Sierra Studios]",89,generally favorable reviews,25,25,0,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,92,3,1,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General",14,E,"#9 Best PC Game of 2000
#68 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000"
the-walking-dead-episode-5---no-time-left,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-walking-dead-episode-5---no-time-left,Telltale Games,Telltale Games,21-Nov-12,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Assume the role of Lee Everett, a convicted criminal, who has been given a second chance at life in a world infested with the undead. With corpses returning to life and survivors stopping at nothing to maintain their own safety, protecting an orphaned girl named Clementine may offer him redemption in a world gone to hell. Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,21,20,1,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,462,52,10,6,"Miscellaneous, Adventure, General, Compilation, Point-and-Click",,M,"#5 Best PC Game of 2012
#73 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012"
guild-wars,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/guild-wars,NCSOFT,ArenaNet,26-Apr-05,,"Guild Wars takes the best elements of today's massively multiplayer online games and combines them with a new mission-based design that eliminates the tedium of those games. You can meet new friends in towns or outposts, form a party, and then go tackle a quest together. Your party always has its own unique copy of the quest map, so camping, kill-stealing, and long lines to complete quests are all things of the past. Within a quest you have unprecedented freedom and power to manipulate the world around you: your magic can build bridges and open up new pathways, or it can burn down forests and tear the ground asunder. You don't have to spend countless hours on a leveling treadmill to get to the interesting parts of the game, because combat is designed to be strategically interesting and challenging right from the beginning. You don't have to spend hours running around the world to prepare for a quest, because Guild Wars allows you to instantly travel to the beginning of any quest that you've previously unlocked. You'll never spend days playing only to discover that choices you made early on have left you with a permanently uncompetitive character, because the unique skill system in Guild Wars allows infinite experimentation but doesn't allow bad decisions to ruin a character. And you'll never meet new players only to discover that you can't play with them or compete against them because their characters are on a different server than yours; in Guild Wars, all characters live in one seamless world. [NCsoft] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,53,52,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,497,111,14,17,"Role-Playing, Miscellaneous, General, General, Compilation, Massively Multiplayer",64,T,"#7 Best PC Game of 2005
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
borderlands-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/borderlands-2,2K Games,Gearbox Software,17-Sep-12,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One","Borderlands 2 advances the distinct blending of FPS and role-playing genres to create an evolution of the Role Playing Shooter. Team up with up to 3 other players for 4-player online goodness or go old-school with 2-player split-screen couch sharing mayhem as you spend hours leveling up your character and equipping them with one of the millions of badass weapons. Borderlands 2 features a new array of procedurally generated guns, shields, grenades, artifacts, enemies and more. Choose one of the 4 new character classes to be taken through a carefully crafted and connected story to all new and surprising environments across the living planet of Pandora. Make new friends, arm them to the teeth and fight alongside them on your relentless quest for revenge and redemption. Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,38,37,1,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,3601,502,111,80,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",4,M,"#6 Best PC Game of 2012
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
max-payne,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/max-payne,Gathering,Remedy Entertainment,23-Jul-01,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4","A story-driven third-person shooter with a realistic weapon setup including over a dozen real-life guns, all fitting the crime-story setting like a bullet in the head. The action is surrounded with more than 80 hand-painted comic-screens that enhance the game's gritty atmosphere and attitude, introduce the game's murderous cast of characters, and carry the plot from one location to the next. [Gathering of Developers] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,32,30,1,1,9,universal acclaim,1979,217,16,10,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, Third-Person, Modern, Modern, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#5 Best PC Game of 2001
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
out-of-the-park-baseball-15,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/out-of-the-park-baseball-15,Out Of The Park Developments,,21-Apr-14,,"In OOTP 15 you guide your team to glory. Set up your roster, trade players, draft the next superstar, negotiate with free agents, discover talent in the rule-5 draft, keep an eye on your minor leaguers, scout foreign countries or other leagues, it's all here. On top of the GM features, OOTP sports a great baseball simulation engine with stunning statistical accuracy and extensive play-by-play. It is widely regarded as the most realistic baseball game available, by far! You call all the shots from the dugout and see the game unfold before your eyes. Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,58,14,0,1,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Baseball, Sim",,,#3 Best PC Game of 2014
cuphead-in-the-delicious-last-course,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/cuphead-in-the-delicious-last-course,Studio MDHR,Studio MDHR,30-Jun-22,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Another helping of classic Cuphead action awaits you in Cuphead - The Delicious Last Course! Brothers Cuphead and Mugman are joined by the clever, adventurous Ms. Chalice for a rollicking adventure on a previously undiscovered Inkwell Isle! With the aid of new weapons, magical charms, and Ms. Chalice¡¯s unique abilities, players will take on a new cast of fearsome, larger than life bosses to assist the jolly Chef Saltbaker in Cuphead¡¯s final challenging quest! Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,39,38,1,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,113,33,0,2,"Action, Platformer, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,,"#10 Best PC Game of 2022
#66 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
world-in-conflict,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/world-in-conflict,Sierra Entertainment,Massive Entertainment,18-Sep-07,,"War is Coming Home. West Germany, 1989. To avoid certain collapse, the Soviet army boldly advances into Europe. NATO responds only to be met on a second front -- a diversionary attack on the American homeland. You are a field commander, leading the era¡¯s most powerful military machines in the campaign to retake America¡¯s cities and suburbs. Superpowered Warfare - Unleash the arsenals of the great military superpowers in the gripping single-player story created by best-selling author and Cold War authority, Larry Bond. MassTech Engine - The latest version of Massive¡¯s proprietary engine allows for a full 360¡ã range of camera control, allowing you to get right down into the midst of battle. Demolish Everything - Destroy every object in the game ¨C crush cars, destroy buildings, burn forests! Drop-in Multiplayer - Join on-going games and immediately help your team take control of the map. [Sierra] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,44,43,1,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,389,48,18,13,"Strategy, Real-Time, Modern, General",16,T,"#10 Best PC Game of 2007
#21 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#22 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
hi-fi-rush,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hi-fi-rush,Bethesda Softworks,Tango Gameworks,25-Jan-23,Xbox Series X,"Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp with raucous rhythm combat! From Tango Gameworks comes Hi-Fi RUSH, an all-new action game where the world syncs to the music.",89,generally favorable reviews,32,31,1,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,946,354,11,36,"Action, Platformer, 3D",No Online Multiplayer,,"#1 Best PC Game of 2023
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023"
nascar-racing-4,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/nascar-racing-4,Sierra Entertainment,Papyrus,6-Feb-01,,Puts you in the driver's seat of a 750-hp NASCAR Winston Cup car that responds to your every move and leaves your heart pounding! Papyrus originated the NASCAR sim and consistently sets the standard in racing games. [Sierra],89,generally favorable reviews,14,14,0,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,29,13,0,0,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, Stock Car, Stock Car, Automobile",,E,"#6 Best PC Game of 2001
#50 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#74 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
duke-nukem-3d,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/duke-nukem-3d,GT Interactive,3D Realms,29-Jan-96,"iPhone/iPad, Xbox 360","Prepare yourself for the ultimate 3D Slugfest. Murderous aliens have landed in futuristic Los Angeles, and the humans suddenly find themselves atop the endangered species list. The odds are a million-to-one. Just the way Duke likes it. Dive into realistic 3D scenarios, with 28 totally realistic levels, as you drive the sinister aliens through the streets of LA, out to an orbiting station, and onto the surface of the moon itself! An you'll be armed to the teeth with 10 hi-tech weapons. Clear crowds with the pump action Assault Shotgun, blast through enemies and walls with the Rocket Propelled Grenade, splat enemies under foot after blasting them with the Shrinker, cut through trouble with the 3-barel Ripper machine gun, set DukeMatch traps with the wall-mounted Laser Mine, watch enemies shatter after cooling them off with the Freeze Cannon, and 4 more! [FormGen] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,519,54,5,2,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",8,M,"#5 Best PC Game of 1996
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 1996
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 1996"
far-cry,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/far-cry,Ubisoft,Crytek,23-Mar-04,,"A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island. A week ago, a brash female reporter named Valerie had offered him an incredible sum of cash to take her to this unspoiled paradise. Shortly after docking, however, Jack's boat was greeted by artillery fire from a mysterious militia group swarming about the island. With his boat destroyed, his money gone, and the gorgeous Valerie suddenly missing, Jack now finds himself facing an army of mercenaries amidst the wilds of the island, with nothing but a gun and his wits to survive. But the further he pushes into the lush jungle canopy, the stranger things become. [Ubi Soft] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,72,68,4,0,8,generally favorable reviews,1173,174,61,33,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Modern, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#10 Best PC Game of 2004
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#12 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
nuclear-throne,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/nuclear-throne,Vlambeer,Vlambeer,5-Dec-15,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox One","Nuclear Throne is Vlambeers latest action roguelike-like about mutants fighting their way through a post-apocalyptic world. The radioactive waste in the world allows mutants to get ahead by mutating new limbs on the fly, the abundant availability of powerful weaponry make the quest to become ruler of the Wasteland one frought with peril. Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,15,15,0,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,235,31,10,0,"General, Action, General, Shooter, Shoot-'Em-Up, Top-Down",No Online Multiplayer,,"#7 Best PC Game of 2015
#65 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#44 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
lone-echo,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/lone-echo,Ready at Dawn,Ready at Dawn,20-Jul-17,,"You¡¯re Jack, an advanced cybernetic AI stationed at a mining facility on the rings of Saturn. Alongside Captain Olivia Rhodes, you¡¯ll use your technical ingenuity and futuristic tools to overcome a variety of challenges and obstacles while you investigate a mysterious spatial anomaly.",89,generally favorable reviews,14,14,0,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,82,20,3,2,"Action Adventure, General",,,"#5 Best PC Game of 2017
#93 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#62 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
fifa-soccer-12,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fifa-soccer-12,Electronic Arts,Electronic Arts,27-Sep-11,"3DS, iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","FIFA Soccer 12 brings to the pitch a new game-changing Player Impact Engine, which is a physics engine built to deliver real-world physicality in every interaction on the pitch.",89,generally favorable reviews,14,14,0,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,340,34,11,10,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Sim, Sim",,E,"#7 Best PC Game of 2011
#81 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#72 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
xcom-enemy-unknown,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/xcom-enemy-unknown,2K Games,Firaxis Games,8-Oct-12,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360","Enemy Unknown couples tactical turn-based gameplay with action sequences and on-ground combat. Recruit, specialize and train unique soldiers and manage your personnel. Detect and interrupt the alien threat as you construct and expand your XCOM headquarters. Direct soldier squads in turn-based ground battles and deploy air units such as the Interceptor and Skyranger. The fight spreads around the world as the XCOM team engages in over 70 missions, communicating and negotiating with governments around the world. Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,57,56,1,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,2589,384,126,92,"Strategy, Turn-Based, General, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General, Tactics",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#7 Best PC Game of 2012
#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#8 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
mass-effect-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/mass-effect-3,Electronic Arts,BioWare,6-Mar-12,"PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360","BioWare completes the Mass Effect Trilogy with Mass Effect 3. Earth is burning. Striking from beyond known space, a race of terrifying machines have begun their destruction of the human race. As Commander Shepard, an Alliance Marine, the only hope for saving mankind is to rally the civilizations of the galaxy and launch one final mission to take back the Earth. Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,23,23,0,0,6,mixed or average reviews,7168,728,350,1045,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",4,M,"#8 Best PC Game of 2012
#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
rise-of-nations,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rise-of-nations,Microsoft Game Studios,Big Huge Games,20-May-03,,"Dominate 6,000 years of history from the Ancient Age to the Information Age. Which forces will you deploy to lead your nation to global prominence? Trade, espionage, diplomacy?war? Whichever path you choose, you?ll experience the pulse pounding thrill and speed of real-time gaming combined with the epic scope and depth of turn-based strategy games ? brought together for the first time ever in Rise of Nations. Rise of Nations is a new historical real time strategy game from Big Huge Games' Brian Reynolds, designer of PC game classics such as ""Civilization 2"" and ""Alpha Centauri."" In Rise of Nations, you'll create new cities, improve city infrastructures and expand national borders. Conquer foes through military might using everything from sling-shots to cannons to stealth bombers to nuclear weapons; corner the market on key commodities and consolidate power under your rule; wheel and deal across time with history's eminent cultures. [Microsoft] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,30,30,0,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,385,44,4,3,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, General, Historic",18,T,"#7 Best PC Game of 2003
#23 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#15 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
nascar-racing-2003-season,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/nascar-racing-2003-season,Sierra Entertainment,Papyrus,14-Feb-03,,"Battle your way to the lead pack in the most immersive racing game of the season! Go bumper-to-bumper against all of your 2003 NASCAR favorites on all 23 real-life tracks, or draft to gain speed and blow right past them at 200 mph. Take the checkered flag and experience the thrill that only NASCAR can deliver. [Sierra] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,18,16,2,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,35,7,1,0,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, Stock Car, Stock Car, Automobile",132,E,#8 Best PC Game of 2003
descent-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/descent-3,Interplay,Outrage Games,14-Jun-00,,"Descent 2 ended with you drifting helplessly in deep space. Just as your life support begins to fail, you are miraculously rescued by a group of renegade researchers. Soon after, the researchers confide that a Dr. Swietzer has been secretly developing the deadly robot virus you've encountered in the mines. Upon agreeing to help the researchers locate Swietzer, you learn that Dravis, the corporate executive who contracted you, not only is working with Swietzer, but intentionally sabotaged your warp drive, leaving you stranded in the depths of space. Rejuvenated with a desire for revenge, you focus your search for Swietzer, and eagerly await your next meeting with Dravis. The gut-wrenching Descent saga continues with more pulse-pounding action than ever before. Dive into massive subterranean strongholds and experience a whole new degree of freedom powered by the all-new Fusion engine. Test your piloting skills against an army of assault-bots using an extensive arsenal of firepower. Prepare yourself for an explosive new 3D action-experience that will turn your world INSIDE-OUT! [Interplay] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,14,14,0,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,49,4,1,0,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",116,T,"#10 Best PC Game of 2000
#62 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
the-curse-of-monkey-island,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-curse-of-monkey-island,LucasArts,LucasArts,31-Oct-97,,"Quick - what has dozens of monkeys, ghost pirates galore and more insults than a cranky parrot? Why, The Curse of Monkey Island, of course! In this highly anticipated third installment to LucasArts' popular Monkey Island series of graphic adventures, Guybrush Threepwood once again takes up dull blade and rapier wit against the nefarious demon-pirate LeChuck. In Curse, Guybrush must save his one true love, Elaine Marley, from being turned into the evil pirate's zombie bride. But, hoping to marry Elaine himself, Guybrush unknowingly slips a cursed ring onto her finger that transforms her into a gold statue. He must then find a way to change Elaine back to her beautiful self and stop LeChuck from carrying out his sinister plans. Aye, 'tis a rollicking piratey adventure that's sure to challenge the mind and shiver a few timbers! [LucasArts] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,9,universal acclaim,384,57,1,1,"Adventure, General, General, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#5 Best PC Game of 1997
#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 1997
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 1997"
norco,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/norco,Raw Fury,Geography of Robots,24-Mar-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","NORCO is a Southern Gothic point & click narrative adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and verdant industrial swamps of a distorted South Louisiana. Your brother Blake has gone missing in the aftermath of your mother's death. In the hopes of finding him, you must follow a fugitive security android through the refineries, strip malls, and drainage ditches of suburban New Orleans. Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,22,21,1,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,62,10,4,6,"Adventure, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,,"#11 Best PC Game of 2022
#94 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
rez-infinite,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rez-infinite,Enhance Games,"UGA, Monstars Inc., Resonair",9-Aug-17,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5","To resolve the world's rising crime rates, a new system called Project-K was created. However, Eden, the core of Project-K, has fallen into a vegetative state. Now it's up to you, a hacker, to travel through a cyberspace filled with firewalls, viruses, and other obstacles, and jump-start the system's artificial intelligence. Scattered throughout the levels are evolution spheres, which let you transform into more powerful humanoid forms. The game features a pounding soundtrack and unique vector worlds. Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,7,6,1,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,43,5,0,1,"Action, Shooter, Rail",No Online Multiplayer,,#6 Best PC Game of 2017
battlefield-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/battlefield-3,Electronic Arts,EA DICE,25-Oct-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","As bullets whiz by, walls crumble, and explosions throw you to the ground, the battlefield feels more alive and interactive than ever before. In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines where they will experience heart-pounding single player missions and competitive multiplayer actions ranging across diverse locations from around the globe including Europe, Middle-East and North America. Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,61,60,1,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,5612,1125,206,275,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Tactical, Modern, Arcade",,M,"#8 Best PC Game of 2011
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
battlefield-1942,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/battlefield-1942,EA Games,Digital Illusions,10-Sep-02,,"In Battlefield 1942, you will experience the heat of battle as you heroically storm the beaches of Normandy, drive a tank across the deserts of northern Africa, pilot a fighter plane during the Battle of Midway, command a battleship at Guadalcanal, or parachute and commandeer a jeep in operation Market Garden. It is the only first person, team-based action game that places you in the midst of a raging WWII battlefield with 35 ""machines of war"" under your control. You'll pick up the sidearm of your choice and get behind the wheel of a variety of vehicles, ships, and aircraft to go to war on land, sea, and air during some of the most famous and pivotal battles of the Second World War. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,27,27,0,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,492,58,8,4,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Historic, Historic, Arcade",64,T,"#14 Best PC Game of 2002
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#34 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
madden-nfl-2003,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/madden-nfl-2003,EA Sports,EA Sports,12-Aug-02,PlayStation 2,"The Next Level of Online Play: Join EA SPORTS Online and play in Quick Tournaments, Two-Minute Drill mode and Mini-Camp Challenge with detailed stats. Audio Dream Team: Legendary announcer Al Michaels joins John Madden. Deepest Franchise Mode Ever: Play 30 years of Franchise mode and draft players each season with tips from your scouts. Create the Ultimate Online Hero: Take your created player online, earn points and spend them to customize accessories. New Enhanced Game Engine: Based on the same engine used in the console versions of Madden NFL 2003. [EA Sports] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,12,10,2,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,22,9,2,0,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Football, Sim, Sim",14,E,"#15 Best PC Game of 2002
#47 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002"
dirt-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dirt-2,Codemasters,Codemasters,8-Dec-09,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","(Also known as ""Colin McRae: DiRT 2"" in the UK/EU) DiRT 2 takes racing games to a new level with thrilling new race types, striking locations, big event atmosphere, and a peerless line-up of super-charged speed machines, each selected to deliver spectacular, fast-paced racing. Taking players on an exhilarating World Tour, DiRT 2 delivers over 100 stunning events, including aggressive, multi-vehicle races and intense solo challenges, set in the most diverse and demanding real-world environments. From the muddy tracks of the Malaysian rainforest to spectator-packed stadiums in London and Los Angeles, racers compete in contemporary off-road race disciplines covering Rallycross, Trailblazer, Raid, Landrush, and Rally. Embracing the culture and new heroes of modern off-road racing, DiRT 2 features an exciting line-up of the best new rally drivers - including the multi medal-winning Subaru Rally Team USA driver Ken Block alongside Travis Pastrana, Dave Mirra, and Tanner Faust, who help players build their racing career. [Codemasters] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,22,22,0,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,443,53,6,10,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, Rally / Offroad, Rally / Offroad, Automobile",,T,"#7 Best PC Game of 2009
#34 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#40 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
it-takes-two,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/it-takes-two,Electronic Arts,Hazelight,26-Mar-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","From Hazelight comes It Takes Two an innovative co-op adventure where uniquely varied gameplay and emotional storytelling intertwine in a fantastical journey. Founded to push the creative boundaries of what's possible in games, Hazelight is the award-winning studio behind the critically acclaimed A Way Out and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons.

Something out of the ordinary
Bring your favorite co-op partner and together step into the shoes of May and Cody. As the couple is going through a divorce, through unknown means their minds are transported into two dolls which their daughter, Rose, made to represent them. Now they must reluctantly find a way to get back into their bodies, a quest which takes them through the most wild, unexpected and fantastical journey imaginable. Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,20,20,0,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,607,147,3,18,"Action Adventure, Linear",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#6 Best PC Game of 2021
#23 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
return-of-the-obra-dinn,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/return-of-the-obra-dinn,3909,Lucas Pope,18-Oct-18,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One",Return of the Obra Dinn is a first-person mystery adventure based on exploration and logical deduction.,89,generally favorable reviews,35,33,2,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,371,66,9,4,"Adventure, 3D, First-Person",No Online Multiplayer,,"#3 Best PC Game of 2018
#44 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#38 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
stardew-valley,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/stardew-valley,Chucklefish,"Eric Barone, ConcernedApe",26-Feb-16,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox One","Stardew Valley is an RPG-style farming game. It's up to you to choose your path... Will you devote your time to raising crops and caring for animals? Will you spend time in the local village, befriending the local townspeople? Do you get a kick out of slaying dreadful monsters in the mysterious mountain caverns? Or will you try to accomplish everything and claim the coveted title of Stardew Hero? Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,30,29,1,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,1483,258,26,17,"General, Role-Playing, General",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#7 Best PC Game of 2016
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time,Ubisoft,Ubisoft,2-Dec-03,"PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3","Amidst the sands of ancient Persia, a young Prince unleashes a deadly evil. Embark on a harrowing quest to restore peace and the fabric of Time. Embody a legendary hero with gravity-defying acrobatics, ferocious fighting combos, and the ability to bend time to fulfill his bidding. Wield the power of the Sands of Time - a mythical force allowing the Prince to erase the past, behold the future, and freeze the present. You'll uncover the mysteries of a world never before explored in action-adventure gaming. Ancient Persia, mythical and deadly, holds a staggering array of landscapes and kingdoms to explore and conquer. [Ubi Soft] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,32,32,0,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,711,70,19,4,"Action Adventure, Fantasy, Fantasy, Linear",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#9 Best PC Game of 2003
#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
what-remains-of-edith-finch,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/what-remains-of-edith-finch,Annapurna Interactive,Giant Sparrow,24-Apr-17,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X",What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of short stories about a cursed family in Washington State.,89,generally favorable reviews,23,22,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,809,151,24,16,"Adventure, 3D, First-Person",No Online Multiplayer,,"#7 Best PC Game of 2017
#20 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#65 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
railroad-tycoon-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/railroad-tycoon-ii,Gathering,PopTop Software,2-Nov-98,,"Ride the Iron Horse. It can take you from New York to South Africa. It can take you from the year 1804 to the year 2000. It can take you from penniless manual laborer to powerful multi-millionaire. It can take you from a normal, well-adjusted, well-rounded person to an obsessed, singled-minded, one-tracked trainhead. This is a real railroad game, not just a strategy game that happens to involve railroads. If you want to hop on a plane, car or ship, hop on another game. This game is about trains for people who love trains. Everything about the game is centered around an authentic look and feeling of the railways. Period video and pictures are interlaced with the game. The design and interface are true to the character of the fabled late 1800's railroads. A.I. opponents are based on real people. And all maps are real (based on satellite photography from US Geological Service and other sources). [Gathering of Developers] Collapse",89,generally favorable reviews,11,10,1,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,101,12,0,2,"Strategy, Tycoon, Management, Tycoon, Business / Tycoon",18,E,"#5 Best PC Game of 1998
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 1998
#10 Most Shared PC Game of 1998"
asgards-wrath,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/asgards-wrath,Oculus Studios,Sanzaru,10-Oct-19,,Unleash the wrath of the Gods in a mythical Norse adventure that can only unfold in VR. Forge your destiny as both a mortal hero and living god in an action role playing game of unworldly depth.,88,generally favorable reviews,15,15,0,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,86,24,4,1,"Role-Playing, Action Adventure, General, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#9 Best PC Game of 2019
#95 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019"
xcom-2-war-of-the-chosen,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/xcom-2-war-of-the-chosen,2K Games,Firaxis Games,29-Aug-17,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","XCOM 2: War of the Chosen adds extensive new content in the fight against ADVENT when additional resistance factions form in order to eliminate the alien threat on Earth. In response, a new enemy, known as the ¡°Chosen,¡± emerges with one goal: recapture the Commander. This expansion includes new Hero classes to counter the ¡°Chosen¡±, new enemies, missions, environments and increased depth in strategic gameplay. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,39,39,0,0,8,generally favorable reviews,318,44,4,9,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactics",,T,"#8 Best PC Game of 2017
#50 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#36 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
dusk,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dusk,New Blood Interactive,New Blood Interactive,10-Dec-18,Switch,"Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.",88,generally favorable reviews,19,18,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,235,48,10,1,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",16,,"#4 Best PC Game of 2018
#55 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#74 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
microsoft-flight-simulator-2004-a-century-of-flight,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/microsoft-flight-simulator-2004-a-century-of-flight,Microsoft Game Studios,Microsoft Game Studios,29-Jul-03,,"Experience history at the controls of historic aircraft, such as Charles Lindbergh's Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis, the Douglas DC-3 and the world's first successful powered aircraft, the Wright Flyer. New engaging features such as interactive multimedia provide a wealth of historical information on the planes that shaped aviation history and the pilots who flew them. Informed and insightful articles explain all there is to know about Microsoft's Flight Simulator and the 24 aircraft included in the software. A Century of Flight also introduces an updated, dynamic weather system, enhanced automatically generated scenery (AutoGen) and detailed visual effects, improved Air Traffic Control functions, and 3D interactive cockpits, as well as 15 modern aircraft, including the Beechcraft Baron and the Robinson R22 helicopter. [Microsoft] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,22,21,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,56,15,4,2,"Simulation, Flight, Civilian Plane, Civilian",116,E,"#10 Best PC Game of 2003
#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003"
medieval-total-war,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/medieval-total-war,Activision,Creative Assembly,19-Aug-02,,"It opens with the preaching of the first Crusade in 1095. It ends with the fall of Constantinople in 1453. What happens in between is up to you. Guide your kingdom's fortunes through a period of brutal conflict and violent social upheaval. Lay siege to mighty fortresses as you command vast armies across the battlefields of Europe and North Africa. But be careful when forming alliances - and even more so when choosing enemies. For this is Total War: a world where empires fall even faster than they rise, and the penalty for fear is your life. [Activision] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,25,24,1,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,236,26,2,1,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, General, Historic",18,T,"#16 Best PC Game of 2002
#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#49 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
mafia,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/mafia,Gathering,Illusion Softworks,27-Aug-02,PlayStation 2,"Mafia brings the 1930's underworld to life in this 3rd person 3D action game. Rise from the lowly but well-dressed footsoldier to the envied and feared Made Man in an era of big bands, zoot suits and Model T's. Take on the role of a hitman, enforcer, getaway driver and more in your struggle for respect, money and power within the Salieri Family. [Take 2] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,27,26,1,0,9.1,universal acclaim,2042,204,16,20,"Action Adventure, Historic, Historic, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#17 Best PC Game of 2002
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
sekiro-shadows-die-twice,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sekiro-shadows-die-twice,Activision,From Software,22-Mar-19,"PlayStation 4, Stadia, Xbox One","Your death won¡¯t come easily. Enter the world of late 1500s Sengoku Japan; a brutal, bloody period of constant life-and-death conflict. As tensions rise, a compelling new story unfolds amongst the chaos. Introducing Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, a dark and twisted new gameplay experience developed by the renowned team at FromSoftware and published by Activision. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a third-person, action-adventure game with RPG elements. The single-player game puts players in the protagonist role of a hard-hearted warrior whose mission is to rescue his master, a young lord, and exact revenge on his arch nemesis. As ¡°Sekiro,¡± or the ¡°one-armed wolf,¡± players discover the many ways to strategically approach combat and engage enemies. [Activision] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,25,24,1,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,3069,782,56,91,"Action Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#10 Best PC Game of 2019
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#69 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
limbo,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/limbo,PLAYDEAD,PLAYDEAD,2-Aug-11,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One","LIMBO, a black and white puzzle-platforming adventure, puts players in the role of a young boy traveling through an eerie and treacherous world in an attempt to discover the fate of his sister.",88,generally favorable reviews,22,22,0,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,2049,255,90,28,"Action, Platformer, Platformer, 2D, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#9 Best PC Game of 2011
#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
crusader-kings-ii-the-old-gods,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/crusader-kings-ii-the-old-gods,Paradox Interactive,Paradox Development Studio,28-May-13,,"Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods lets players step into the boots of a pagan chieftain, approaching the brutal backstabbing world of Crusader Kings through invasion, adventure, and holy war.",88,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,183,10,1,3,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, General, Historic",,,"#7 Best PC Game of 2013
#91 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
assassins-creed-brotherhood,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/assassins-creed-brotherhood,Ubisoft,Ubisoft Montreal,22-Mar-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","The critically acclaimed single-player experience of Assassin's Creed is back and better than ever as Ezio returns in an epic struggle against the powerful Templar Order. Now a legendary Master Assassin, he must journey into Italy's greatest city, Rome, center of power, greed and corruption to strike at the heart of the enemy. Defeating the corrupt tyrants entrenched there will require not only strength, but leadership, as Ezio commands an entire Brotherhood that will rally to his side. Only by working together can the Assassins defeat their mortal enemies. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,24,24,0,0,8,generally favorable reviews,2003,174,54,21,"Action Adventure, Historic, Historic, Open-World",,M,"#10 Best PC Game of 2011
#26 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#44 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
superbike-2001,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/superbike-2001,EA Sports,Milestone S.r.l,9-Oct-00,,"Superbike 2001 delivers authentic Superbike racing from Superpole qualifying to the championship rounds. With the all new Training mode, novice riders are smoothly brought up to speed, while real telemetry and enhanced race management options give sim racing fans even more authenticity. [EA Sports]",88,generally favorable reviews,12,10,2,0,6.8,mixed or average reviews,28,8,1,2,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, Motorcycle, Automobile, Street, Street",16,E,"#11 Best PC Game of 2000
#37 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000"
fear,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fear,VU Games,Monolith Productions,17-Oct-05,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault and Recon), is an intense first person close-quarters combat experience with rich atmosphere and an engaging storyline. The story begins as an unidentified paramilitary force infiltrates a multi-billion dollar aerospace compound. The government responds by sending in Special Forces, but loses contact as an eerie signal interrupts radio communications. When the interference subsides moments later, the team has been literally torn apart. As part of a classified strike team created to deal with threats no one else can handle, your mission is simple: Eliminate the intruders at any cost. Determine the origin of the signal. And contain this crisis before it spirals out of control. [Vivendi Universal] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,57,55,2,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,1133,191,60,29,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Modern, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#8 Best PC Game of 2005
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
tony-hawks-pro-skater-1-+-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tony-hawks-pro-skater-1-+-2,Activision,Vicarious Visions,4-Sep-20,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Drop back in with the most iconic skateboarding games ever made. Play Tony Hawk's Pro Skater & Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 in one epic collection, rebuilt from the ground up in incredible HD. All the pro skaters, levels and tricks are back and fully-remastered, plus more.",88,generally favorable reviews,17,17,0,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,135,30,2,15,"Sports, Individual, Skate / Skateboard",8,T,"#8 Best PC Game of 2020
#68 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
kerbal-space-program,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/kerbal-space-program,"SQUADTeam , Squad","SQUADTeam, Squad",27-Apr-15,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","In Kerbal Space Program you have to build a space-worthy ship, capable of flying its crew out into space without killing any of them. At your disposal is a collection of parts, which must be assembled to create a functional craft. Each part has its own function and will affect the way a ship flies (or does not). So strap yourself in, and get ready to try some Rocket Science. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,24,24,0,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,715,121,13,14,"Sci-Fi, Small Spaceship, Small Spaceship, Simulation, Space, Combat, Civilian",No Online Multiplayer,,"#8 Best PC Game of 2015
#29 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#52 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
tribes-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tribes-2,Sierra Entertainment,Dynamix,28-Mar-01,,"The sequel to Sierra's multiplayer phenomenon ""Starsiege: Tribes,"" 1999's 360 degree, team-based first-person shooter, ""Tribes 2"" lets up to 64 gamers simultaneously battle online in 40th century outdoor environments.",88,generally favorable reviews,28,26,2,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,54,8,0,0,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",,T,"#7 Best PC Game of 2001
#67 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#28 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
ai-the-somnium-files---nirvana-initiative,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/ai-the-somnium-files---nirvana-initiative,Spike Chunsoft,Spike Chunsoft,24-Jun-22,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Six years ago, the right half of a corpse was discovered under mysterious circumstances. The left half was never found...until six years later, when it was discovered completely fresh with no signs of decay, as though the victim was alive until just recently. Now, newly-appointed Special Agent Mizuki and her AI partner Aiba are tasked to solve the bizarre Half Body serial killings... Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,10,10,0,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,100,29,7,5,"Action Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#12 Best PC Game of 2022
#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
streets-of-rage-4-mr-x-nightmare,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/streets-of-rage-4-mr-x-nightmare,DotEmu,Lizardcube,15-Jul-21,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","The fight continues in Wood Oak City. After the events of Streets of Rage 4, our heroes wanted to prepare themselves for future threats. Axel, Blaze and their mates will start a very special deranged training with the help of Dr. Zan, who built an AI program from the remnants of Mister X¡¯s brain that simulates every kind of danger they could be facing.

With this new DLC, get ready for:

? 3 new playable characters
? A new Survival mode with weekly challenges
? Character customization: build your own fighting style with new moves
? New weapons and enemies! Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,11,10,1,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,21,4,0,1,"Action, Beat-'Em-Up, 2D",,,#7 Best PC Game of 2021
ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps,Microsoft Game Studios,Moon Studios,11-Mar-20,"Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","The little spirit Ori is no stranger to peril, but when a fateful flight puts the owlet Ku in harm¡¯s way, it will take more than bravery to bring a family back together, heal a broken land, and discover Ori¡¯s true destiny. From the creators of the acclaimed action-platformer Ori and the Blind Forest comes the highly anticipated sequel. Embark on an all-new adventure in a vast world filled with new friends and foes that come to life in stunning, hand-painted artwork. Set to a fully orchestrated original score, Ori and the Will of the Wisps continues the Moon Studios tradition of tightly crafted platforming action and deeply emotional storytelling. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,44,42,2,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,1296,253,20,14,"Action, Platformer, 2D, , Metroidvania",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#9 Best PC Game of 2020
#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
tiger-woods-pga-tour-2004,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tiger-woods-pga-tour-2004,EA Sports,Headgate,22-Sep-03,PlayStation 2,"With the revolutionary new EA SPORTS Game Face, you can build yourself from scratch and take on the pros while improving your skills with each solid performance. Play as or against over a dozen top pros, including Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Justin Leonard, and new golfers like John Daly and Adam Scott. Five new courses have been added to all the old favorites like Pebble Beach Golf Links and St Andrews Golf Links. Graphical and gameplay enhancements mean more ball control and more realistic weather and terrain conditions. Expanded Career Mode lets you take your golfer through a World Tour to earn money and sponsorships. Go online for matches and tournaments, and climb the leaderboards. [EA Sports] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,13,11,2,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,24,8,1,0,"Sports, Traditional, Individual, Golf, Sim, Sim",18,E,#11 Best PC Game of 2003
warcraft-iii-the-frozen-throne,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/warcraft-iii-the-frozen-throne,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,1-Jul-03,,"The Frozen Throne provides gamers with a vast new chapter in the epic Warcraft saga. In the single-player campaign, players revisit the war-torn world of Azeroth. Several months have passed since Archimonde and the Burning Legion were defeated at the battle of Mount Hyjal, yet a new threat has arisen throughout the land. One new Hero per race, each possessing powerful spells and magical abilities. A host of new units, each equipped with new abilities and spells, giving players the opportunity to create diverse strategic and tactical forms of combat. Player-built shops, unique for each race, equipped with items carefully designed to improve and aid the units of every race. Neutral Heroes, available for recruitment by all players, that can supplement and strengthen a player's army with all new spells and abilities. Expanded multiplayer options over Battle.net including multiple new game types, clan and tournament support. [Blizzard] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,23,22,1,0,9.2,universal acclaim,1811,196,11,7,"Strategy, Real-Time, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",112,T,"#12 Best PC Game of 2003
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#22 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
starcraft,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/starcraft,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,31-Mar-98,,"In the distant future a small group of human exiles have been doomed to fight for survival on the edge of the galaxy. Through military strength, espionage and deceit, a unified Terran government has maintained an uneasy peace. As resources run short, however, these Confederate nations find themselves looking towards the rich worlds of their alien neighbors, the enigmatic Protoss. To further complicate matters, it seems that a previously unknown and deadly species known only as the Zerg has entered Protoss space and is destroying everything in its path. The time for war has come... As the military leader for your species, you must gather the resources you need to train and expand your forces and lead them to victory. 30 unique missions will challenge you across three different campaigns as you control the fate of the galaxy. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,15,15,0,0,9.1,universal acclaim,1264,166,8,6,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Command",18,T,"#6 Best PC Game of 1998
#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 1998
#6 Most Shared PC Game of 1998"
far-cry-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/far-cry-3,Ubisoft,Ubisoft Montreal,4-Dec-12,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One","With Far Cry 3, players step into the shoes of Jason Brody, a man alone at the edge of the world, stranded on a mysterious tropical island. In this savage paradise where lawlessness and violence are the only sure thing, players dictate how the story unfolds, from the battles they choose to fight to the allies or enemies they make along the way. As Jason Brody, players will slash, sneak, detonate and shoot their way across the island in a world that has lost all sense of right and wrong. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,43,42,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,4916,664,148,100,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Modern, Arcade",4,M,"#9 Best PC Game of 2012
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#11 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
world-soccer-winning-eleven-8-international,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/world-soccer-winning-eleven-8-international,Konami,KCET,16-Feb-05,PlayStation 2,"Winning Eleven 8 once again raises the bar with in-depth gameplay, improved realism and increased control. The game now features all the teams from the Italian, Spanish and Dutch leagues under the official license. Featuring 136 club teams and 57 national teams, Winning Eleven 8 offers gamers control of up to 4,500 of the world's greatest soccer players. The game introduces a wealth of new moves and tricks including new free kick and penalty kick techniques, an innovative indirect free kick move and a new dribbling system that offers more control as gamers go one-on-one and try to pass opposing players. Also featured is the first-ever on-screen referee in the history of the series. Boasting an enhanced ref AI, the referee will run up and down the field reacting realistically and instinctively to fouls, giving advantage for minor infringements and even stepping in to calm things down when the action gets heated. Winning Eleven 8 also features improvements to the popular Master League, which now has more strategy through player development and injury, and a new 'My Best Eleven' option so fans can save their greatest teams. [Konami] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,31,4,1,0,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Sim, Sim",18,E,"#9 Best PC Game of 2005
#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
rogue-legacy-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rogue-legacy-2,Cellar Door Games,Cellar Door Games,28-Apr-22,"Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.",88,generally favorable reviews,34,33,1,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,89,25,2,9,"Action, Role-Playing, Platformer, Roguelike, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,,"#13 Best PC Game of 2022
#65 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
torchlight-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/torchlight-ii,Runic Games,Runic Games,20-Sep-12,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Beyond the town of Torchlight lies a world shrouded in adventure and mystery. Guardian-warrior Syl appears in a prophetic dream, summoning the player to the Estherian Steppes. There, you meet with the Destroyer and soon venture across the continent of Vilderan, an exotic frontier besieged by forces of evil. A discovery unfolds, that the Alchemist, following his conquest of dark ember, disappeared on his quest to defeat the unknown corrupted force responsible for destroying the mystical race of Estherians. Aided by Syl, the remaining Estherian Guardians, and clues left behind by the missing Alchemist, you will find yourself battling a powerful enemy that threatens to unravel the elements of the entire world. Torchlight 2. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,67,66,1,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,2089,439,57,29,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",4,,"#10 Best PC Game of 2012
#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
xcom-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/xcom-2,2K Games,Firaxis Games,5-Feb-16,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","20 years have passed since world leaders unconditionally surrendered to alien forces and XCOM, the world's last line of defense, was left destroyed and scattered. Now the aliens hold dominion over the Earth, building shining cities that promise a brilliant future for humanity on the surface, while hiding a sinister intent below and eliminating all who don't fall in like with their new order. Online those who live a the edges of the world have a modicum of freedom. Here, a force gathers once again to stand up for humanity. Consistently on the run, the remnant XCOM forces need to find a way to regroup, expose the nefarious truth behind the occupation, and eliminate the alien threat for good. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,104,97,6,1,7.3,mixed or average reviews,1674,223,96,119,"Strategy, Turn-Based, General, Tactics",2,T,"#8 Best PC Game of 2016
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
celeste,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/celeste,Matt Makes Games Inc.,Matt Makes Games Inc.,25-Jan-18,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One","Help Madeline survive her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain in this super-tight, hand-crafted platformer from the creators of TowerFall.",88,generally favorable reviews,18,17,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,813,171,15,19,"Action, Platformer, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,,"#5 Best PC Game of 2018
#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#69 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
cuphead,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/cuphead,Studio MDHR,Studio MDHR,29-Sep-17,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game primarily focused on boss battles. Inspired by the cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are carefully created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional cel animation (hand drawn & hand inked), watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Play as Cuphead or Mugman (in single player or co-op) as you traverse strange worlds, acquire new weapons, learn powerful super moves, and discover hidden secrets. [Studio MDHR] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,31,30,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,1728,330,39,36,"Action, Platformer, 2D",,E10+,"#9 Best PC Game of 2017
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
myth-ii-soulblighter,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/myth-ii-soulblighter,"Bungie Software , Bungie","Bungie Software, Bungie",30-Nov-98,,"Building on the excellent plot and gameplay featured in Myth: The Fallen Lords, Myth II: Soulblighter also upped the ante by incorporating destructible environments as well as new game modes. The near-infinite gameplay permutations that ensued, ensured that Myth fans had lots of new toys to play with in the game world. Myth II also enjoyed a comprehensive update in the shape of the the Myth II expansion pack: Chimera. [Bungie Studios] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,12,12,0,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,79,10,0,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, Fantasy, General",116,M,"#7 Best PC Game of 1998
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 1998
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 1998"
halo-the-master-chief-collection---halo-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/halo-the-master-chief-collection---halo-3,Xbox Game Studios,343 Industries,14-Jul-20,Xbox 360,"Halo 3 is the third game in the Halo Trilogy and provides the thrilling conclusion to the events begun in ""Halo: Combat Evolved."" Halo 3 will pick up where ""Halo 2"" left off. The Master Chief is returning to Earth to finish the fight. The Covenant occupation of Earth has uncovered a massive and ancient object beneath the African sands - an object who's secrets have yet to be revealed. Earth's forces are battered and beaten. The Master Chief's AI companion Cortana is still trapped in the clutches of the Gravemind - a horrifying Flood intelligence, and a civil war is raging in the heart of the Covenant. This is how the world ends... Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,13,13,0,0,8,generally favorable reviews,384,73,5,15,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",16,,"#10 Best PC Game of 2020
#47 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
return-to-castle-wolfenstein,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/return-to-castle-wolfenstein,Activision,Gray Matter,19-Nov-01,,"As B.J. Blazkowicz, a highly decorated Army Ranger recruited into the Office of Secret Actions, you are tasked with escaping and then returning to Castle Wolfenstein in an attempt to thwart Heinrich Himmler's occult and genetic experiments. Through genetic engineering and the harnessing of occult powers, Himmler hopes to raise an unstoppable army to level the Allies once and for all. You must first escape from imprisonment in the castle to report the strange creatures and happenings in and around Wolfenstein to the OSA. Your mission takes a drastic turn as you learn the depth of Himmler's plans and what you must do to defeat the evil he has unleashed. [Activision] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,32,31,1,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,646,83,10,5,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Historic, Historic, Arcade",,M,"#8 Best PC Game of 2001
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
ori-and-the-blind-forest-definitive-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/ori-and-the-blind-forest-definitive-edition,Microsoft Game Studios,Moon Studios,27-Apr-16,"Switch, Xbox One","Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition delivers a multitude of new areas, difficulty options, and gameplay upgrades that should appeal to both new and seasoned Ori players.",88,generally favorable reviews,9,9,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,695,92,13,7,"Action, Platformer, 2D, , Metroidvania",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#9 Best PC Game of 2016
#41 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016"
shogo-mobile-armor-division,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/shogo-mobile-armor-division,Monolith Productions,Monolith Productions,30-Sep-98,,"Choose from four ultra powerful transforming Mobile Combat Armor suits, each with its own advantages and strengths. Find tons of powerups and enhancements to improve your MCA's performance. In addition to piloting your MCA through deadly outdoor, underground, and city missions, you will be able to dock in certain areas and strike out on foot to complete objectives. There may even be a surprise or two in store... Shogo: Mobile Armor Division uses Monolith?s LithTech - one of the most advanced next-generation 3D engines in gaming. [Monolilth] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,13,13,0,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,88,8,1,0,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",,M,"#8 Best PC Game of 1998
#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 1998
#8 Most Shared PC Game of 1998"
thirty-flights-of-loving,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/thirty-flights-of-loving,Blendo Games,Blendo Games,20-Aug-12,,"Explore the world of Thirty Flights of Loving through a first-person short story. In this sequel to Gravity Bone, take a deep dive with high-flying schemers, lovelorn criminals, and more stray kittens than you can shake a stick at. Saddle up, gunslinger.",88,generally favorable reviews,10,10,0,0,5,mixed or average reviews,190,20,16,35,"Adventure, General, 3D, First-Person",No Online Multiplayer,,"#11 Best PC Game of 2012
#72 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#64 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
marvels-spider-man-miles-morales,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/marvels-spider-man-miles-morales,"PlayStation Studios , PlayStation PC",Nixxes Software,18-Nov-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5",The latest adventure in the Spider-Man universe will build on and expand 'Marvel's Spider-Man' through an all-new story. Players will experience the rise of Miles Morales as he masters new powers to become his own Spider-Man.,88,generally favorable reviews,35,34,1,0,5.9,mixed or average reviews,229,34,16,33,"Action Adventure, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#14 Best PC Game of 2022
#27 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
hearthstone-heroes-of-warcraft,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hearthstone-heroes-of-warcraft,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,11-Mar-14,iPhone/iPad,"Hearthstone is a free-to-play digital strategy card game that anyone can enjoy. Players choose one of nine epic Warcraft heroes to play as, and then take turns playing cards from their customizable decks to cast potent spells, use heroic weapons or abilities, or summon powerful characters to crush their opponent. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,42,42,0,0,5.7,mixed or average reviews,2337,148,106,332,"Card Battle, Strategy, Miscellaneous, Turn-Based, Card Battle",2,T,"#4 Best PC Game of 2014
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#41 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
unity-of-command-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/unity-of-command-ii,2x2 Games,2x2 Games,12-Nov-19,,Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.,88,generally favorable reviews,10,10,0,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,38,7,1,1,"Strategy, Turn-Based, 4X",No Online Multiplayer,,#11 Best PC Game of 2019
medieval-ii-total-war,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/medieval-ii-total-war,Sega,Creative Assembly,13-Nov-06,iPhone/iPad,"Medieval 2: Total War boasts an impressive array of new graphical and gameplay enhancements, including the capability for a massive 10,000 dynamic characters to be taken into battle at any one time. On top of this, The Creative Assembly have implemented a fully redesigned multiplayer mode that offers a dynamic multi-battle campaign bolstered by an unprecedented level of visceral combat choreography that reflects the brutality of medieval warfare. Set in the most turbulent and bloody era in European history, Medieval 2: Total War allows gamers to lead their armies across the battlefields of Europe and the Holy Land before discovering the Americas and doing battle with the fearsome Aztecs. Medieval 2: Total War offers a vastly enhanced terrain model to create new graphically rich environments portraying breathtaking cliff top castles and enhanced settlement features that are unique to each civilisation. [Sega] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,39,39,0,0,9,universal acclaim,929,115,20,7,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, General",,T,"#5 Best PC Game of 2006
#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
apex-legends,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/apex-legends,Electronic Arts,Respawn Entertainment,4-Feb-19,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Conquer with character in Apex Legends, a free-to-play Battle Royale shooter where legendary characters with powerful abilities team up to battle for fame and fortune on the fringes of the Frontier. Master an ever-growing roster of diverse legends, deep tactical squad play, and bold new innovations that level-up the Battle Royale experience¡ªall within a rugged world where anything goes. Welcome to the next evolution of Battle Royale. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,25,24,1,0,6.1,mixed or average reviews,1697,194,101,234,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Tactical",,T,"#12 Best PC Game of 2019
#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#88 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
f1-2002,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/f1-2002,EA Sports,EA Sports,11-Jun-02,PlayStation 2,"In-depth telemetry -- Optimize vehicle setup, driving style and general performance using detailed Telemetry data; State of the art technology -- Cutting edge graphics technology, dynamic weather effects, real word lighting, character animation for pit crews, and engine and brake temperature modelling; Authentic 2002 driver controls -- Experience the same technological wizardry available to Formula One drivers, including Launch Control, Traction Control and variable level automated shifting; Greater Accessibility -- An all-new team themed user interface, enhanced game controller support and Force Feedback. [EA Sports] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,11,11,0,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,44,9,2,2,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, Formula One, Formula One, Automobile",18,E,"#18 Best PC Game of 2002
#41 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002"
the-stanley-parable,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-stanley-parable,"Galactic Cafe , IndieBox, Inc.",Davey Wreden,17-Oct-13,,"The Stanley Parable HD Remix is an updated version of the Half-Life 2 mod The Stanley Parable. It is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end. [Steam] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,47,46,1,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,2288,350,78,94,"Action, Adventure, General, General, 3D, First-Person, Modern",No Online Multiplayer,,"#8 Best PC Game of 2013
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#50 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
guacamelee!-gold-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/guacamelee!-gold-edition,DrinkBox Studios,DrinkBox Studios,8-Aug-13,,"Guacamelee! is a Metroid-vania style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican inspired world.

The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters. Guacamelee builds upon the classic open-world Metroid-vania

¡­ Expand",88,generally favorable reviews,22,21,1,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,287,28,13,5,"Action, Platformer, Platformer, 2D, 2D, , Metroidvania",No Online Multiplayer,,#9 Best PC Game of 2013
uncharted-legacy-of-thieves-collection,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/uncharted-legacy-of-thieves-collection,"PlayStation Studios , PlayStation PC","Naughty Dog, Iron Galaxy Studios",19-Oct-22,PlayStation 5,"Are You Ready To Seek Your Fortune? Seek your fortune and leave your mark on the map in the UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection. Uncover the thrilling cinematic storytelling and the largest blockbuster action set pieces in the UNCHARTED franchise, packed with all the wit, cunning, and over the top moments of the beloved thieves ¨C Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer. In an experience delivered by award winning developer Naughty Dog can, the UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection includes the two critically-acclaimed, globe-trotting single player adventures from UNCHARTED? 4: A Thief¡¯s End and UNCHARTED?: The Lost Legacy. Each story is filled with laughs, drama, high octane combat, and a sense of wonder ¨C remastered to be even more immersive. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,52,49,3,0,4.7,generally unfavorable reviews,815,89,11,129,"Miscellaneous, Compilation",No Online Multiplayer,,"#15 Best PC Game of 2022
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
bioshock-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/bioshock-2,2K Games,2K Marin,9-Feb-10,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. Along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture. You are the very first Big Daddy as you travel through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival. Multiplayer in BioShock 2 provides a rich prequel experience that expands the BioShock gameplay. Set during the fall of Rapture, players assume the role of Plasmid test subject in the underwater city that was first explored in the original BioShock. Players will need to use all the elements of the game's toolset to survive as the full depth of the BioShock experience is refined and transformed into a unique multiplayer experience that can only be found in Rapture. [2K Games] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,36,34,2,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,2092,194,52,25,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",,M,"#5 Best PC Game of 2010
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010"
counter-strike-source,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/counter-strike-source,"Valve Software , VU Games",Valve Software,7-Oct-04,,"Valve has taken a large selection of the maps from Counter-Strike 1.6 - Office, Havana, Italy, Aztec, Chateau, Cobble, Piranesi and of course eternal favourites Dust and Dust 2, and recreated them for the source engine. This means all new textures and major aesthetic changes with more complex buildings and scenery. In addition, the levels are scattered with objects that react realistically with the Source engine's physics engine. [GamersEurope.com] The game is available through Valve's Steam downloading service and is distributed with ""Half-Life 2."" Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,9,9,0,0,8.9,generally favorable reviews,10272,1287,94,98,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Tactical, Modern, Modern",,M,"#11 Best PC Game of 2004
#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
sid-meiers-civilization-vi,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sid-meiers-civilization-vi,2K Games,Firaxis Games,20-Oct-16,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Civilization VI offers new ways to interact with your world, expand your empire across the map, advance your culture, and compete against history¡¯s greatest leaders to build a civilization that will stand the test of time.",88,generally favorable reviews,84,79,4,1,7,mixed or average reviews,1572,144,94,132,"Strategy, Turn-Based, 4X",,E10+,"#10 Best PC Game of 2016
#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#19 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
battlefield-1,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/battlefield-1,EA Games,EA DICE,21-Oct-16,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","Intuitive destruction and dynamic weather ensure that no battle is ever the same. For even more gameplay possibilities, carve a path through walls and buildings, take down your enemies in creative ways, and leave your mark on the terrain around you through intuitive destruction. Through your actions, the pristine world around you change into a battle-scarred landscape, changing the world forever. With dynamic weather you will need to adapt your tactics to weather changes as the elements play a part in the battle. Playing the same map on a bright day, in heavy fog, or rain will impact what you see and hear, forcing you to adapt your play style on an ever-changing battlefield. Operations introduces a new way to play multiplayer. In Battlefield 1 you play a series of interconnected battles across multiple fronts. Play a sequence of battles where your actions have consequences beyond a single match, as you try to conquer territory or push back your attackers. At those times when you feel all is lost, call in the Behemoths - the largest fully player-controlled vehicles ever seen in Battlefield. Roam the battlefield and rain fire on your enemy to break their defenses. All-out war never felt so epic. Take control of the Armored Train, Air Ship, or the Battleship to dominate the battlefield across land, air, and sea. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,54,52,2,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,2662,246,131,186,"General, Action, Shooter, First-Person, Tactical",,M,"#11 Best PC Game of 2016
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#17 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
starcraft-ii-legacy-of-the-void,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/starcraft-ii-legacy-of-the-void,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,10-Nov-15,,"StarCraft II continues the epic saga of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg. These three distinct and powerful races clash once again in the fast-paced real-time strategy sequel to the legendary original, StarCraft. Legions of veteran, upgraded, and brand-new unit types do battle across the galaxy, as each faction struggles for survival. Featuring a unique single-player campaign that picks up where StarCraft: Brood War left off, StarCraft II presents a cast of new heroes and familiar faces in an edgy sci-fi story filled with adventure and intrigue. In addition, Blizzard again offers unparalleled online play through Battle.net, the company's world-renowned gaming service, with several enhancements and new features to make StarCraft II the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game. Features fast-paced, hard-hitting, tightly balanced competitive real-time strategy gameplay that recaptures and improves on the magic of the original game. New units and gameplay mechanics further distinguish each race. Vibrant new 3D-graphics engine with support for dazzling visual effects and massive unit and army sizes. Full map-making and scripting tools to give players incredible freedom in customizing and personalizing their gameplay experience. [Blizzard] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,62,61,1,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,1187,121,30,26,"Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Strategy, Real-Time, General, Command",,T,"#9 Best PC Game of 2015
#25 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
pentiment,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/pentiment,Xbox Game Studios,Obsidian Entertainment,14-Nov-22,"Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Step into a living illustrated world inspired by illuminated manuscripts and printed woodcuts in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps. Choose your backgrounds, impact a changing world, and see the consequences of your decisions in this narrative adventure. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,41,38,3,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,116,33,8,7,"Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#16 Best PC Game of 2022
#52 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
diablo-iii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/diablo-iii,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,15-May-12,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Diablo III picks up the story twenty years after the events of Diablo II. Mephisto, Diablo, and Baal have been defeated, but the Worldstone, which once shielded the inhabitants of the world of Sanctuary from the forces of both the High Heavens and the Burning Hells, has been destroyed, and evil once again stirs in Tristram. Playing as a hero from one of five distinct character classes, players acquire powerful items, spells, and abilities as they explore new and familiar areas of Sanctuary and battle hordes of demons to safeguard the world from the horrors that have arisen. Diablo III features a custom 3D-graphics engine to render lush indoor and outdoor areas of Sanctuary with a high level of detail and vivid special effects. The game's physics-enhanced environments are interactive and destructible, offering traps and obstacles that create added danger for players and monsters alike. These elements, along with a new quest system and random scripted events, have been integrated into the game¡¯s random-level generator, giving Diablo III the ultimate combination of dynamic gameplay and replayability. Cooperative and competitive play are available online through an upgraded version of Blizzard Entertainment¡¯s renowned online gaming service, Battle.net. [Blizzard Entertainment] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,86,81,4,1,4.2,generally unfavorable reviews,10019,1198,523,3029,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",4,M,"#12 Best PC Game of 2012
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
f1-2020,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/f1-2020,Codemasters,Codemasters,9-Jul-20,"PlayStation 4, Stadia, Xbox One","For the first time, players can create their own F1? team by creating a driver, then choosing a sponsor, an engine supplier, hiring a teammate and competing as the 11th team on the grid. Build facilities, develop the team over time and drive to the top. Customise your 10-year career mode, with a choice of F2? Championship introduction options and season lengths to allow for a more exciting, multiple season, career. The addition of split-screen racing, a new steering assist and a more accessible race experience means that you can enjoy the game with friends, no matter what your skill level. F1? 2020 features all the official teams, drivers and 22 circuits, including two new races: Hanoi Circuit and Circuit Zandvoort. Online connection required to download the final teams¡¯ 2020 cars (as applicable) and F2? 2020 season content. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,21,21,0,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,107,17,1,10,"Racing, Simulation, Automobile",,E,"#11 Best PC Game of 2020
#93 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
monster-hunter-world,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/monster-hunter-world,Capcom,Capcom,9-Aug-18,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","In Monster Hunter: World you assume the role of a hunter venturing to a new continent where you track down and slay ferocious beasts in heart-pounding battles. This new land and its diverse inhabitants play a critical role in each quest as you strategically use the surrounding environment including terrain, vegetation and wildlife to your advantage in battle or become hindered by the hazards they present. As a hunter, you must use your cunning and expertise to track and maneuver your targets throughout the intense, evolving battles. [Capcom] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,34,34,0,0,6.8,mixed or average reviews,848,103,34,65,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",4,T,"#6 Best PC Game of 2018
#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#15 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
rise-of-nations-thrones-patriots,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rise-of-nations-thrones-patriots,Microsoft Game Studios,Big Huge Games,27-Apr-04,,"Developed by Brian Reynolds and Big Huge Games, Throne and Patriots, the expansion pack to the critically acclaimed, best-selling real-time strategy (RTS) game Rise of Nations, adds a multitude of new features to Rise of Nations including; six new nations, a wide variety of new single player campaigns, more than 20 new units, new wonders and an innovative new Government feature. With the new Government feature, any nation, old or new, can choose exactly how to be governed, which has far-reaching effects on how units perform in various situations. All-new single player campaigns will allow gamers to control the course of history during historical events that changed the world. [Microsoft] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,26,26,0,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,113,11,0,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, General, Historic",18,T,"#12 Best PC Game of 2004
#71 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#87 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
sid-meiers-pirates!,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sid-meiers-pirates!,"Atari , Atari SA",Firaxis Games,22-Nov-04,iPhone/iPad,"An entirely new game engine delivers updated gameplay, stunning new features, spectacular 3D graphics and enhanced surround sound, so players can fully experience the intrigue, adventure and danger of life as a pirate on the Spanish Main. In Pirates! you take the leading role of a Pirate Captain in the 17th century Caribbean amassing fortune and fame in an attempt to seize your rightful place as one of the most revered (and feared!) pirates in history. Test your skills as a sea captain exploring the high seas and exotic ports in a richly detailed 3D world. Overtake the enemy and seize valuable booty. Exchange plank-shattering broadsides in fierce naval battles, and engage in duels with worthy opposing captains. As your reputation and skills grow, so will the size and quality of your crew, and your ability to take on larger enemy ships, raid and plunder heavily fortified ports, and locate ancient treasure. There?s a whole cast of interesting and dangerous characters to meet, mysteries to solve, exotic island destinations to discover, and powerful alliances to forge! [Firaxis] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,50,46,4,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,265,30,12,6,"Strategy, General, General",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#13 Best PC Game of 2004
#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#13 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
final-fantasy-vi-pixel-remaster,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/final-fantasy-vi-pixel-remaster,Square Enix,"Square Enix, TOSE",23-Feb-22,iPhone/iPad,"FINAL FANTASY VI is a game that's beloved by fans and critics alike. That's partly thanks to its incredible setting and story. It's set in a land where magic has disappeared, and humanity has instead turned to iron, gunpowder, steam and other technology. Actually, it would be more accurate to say that magic is mostly gone - a young woman enslaved by the evil Empire still has the power. When she encounters a powerful ancient being called an Esper, she sets off a chain of events that will have epic and terrible consequences. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,15,14,1,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,54,16,1,2,"Role-Playing, Japanese-Style",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#17 Best PC Game of 2022
#95 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
eve-online-special-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/eve-online-special-edition,"Atari , Atari SA",CCP,10-Mar-09,,"The EVE Online: Apocrypha expansion coincides with the release of EVE Online as a boxed product through a partnership with Atari. The fabric of space itself is transformed as vast, unpredictable wormholes open to connect previously unexplored regions of the universe to the stars of New Eden. The seeds of advanced new technology await inside of these cosmic anomalies for those brave enough to explore them. This infusion of technology enables production of the most dynamic vessels ever ¨C Tech 3 modular ships with an astounding amount of customizability that can fill any role from skirmish muscle to industrial support. Furthermore, NPC agents in EVE Online: Apocrypha are authorized to assign Epic Mission Arcs to the pilots of New Eden. These branching, far-reaching mission strings are full of meaningful stories and more intelligent and deadly adversaries. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,9,9,0,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,409,99,18,36,"Role-Playing, Miscellaneous, Massively Multiplayer Online, Compilation, Sci-Fi",,T,"#8 Best PC Game of 2009
#20 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#78 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
armadillo-run,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/armadillo-run,Peter Stock,Peter Stock,22-Apr-06,,"Armadillo Run is a physics-based puzzle game. You have to build structures with the purpose of getting an armadillo to a certain point in space. There is a selection of building materials, each with different properties, which can be combined to form almost anything. The realistic physics simulation gives you the freedom to solve each level in many different ways. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,32,8,1,0,"Miscellaneous, Puzzle, Action, Puzzle, General, General",No Online Multiplayer,,#6 Best PC Game of 2006
world-of-warcraft-legion,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/world-of-warcraft-legion,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,30-Aug-16,,"The Tomb of Sargeras has been reopened, and the demons of the Burning Legion pour into our world. Their full, terrifying might is fixed on summoning the Dark Titan to Azeroth¡ªand they¡¯ve already located the key to his return. With the Alliance and Horde devastated, only you can take up Warcraft¡¯s most legendary artifacts, scour the ancient Broken Isles for relics of the Titans, and challenge the Legion before Azeroth¡¯s last hope dies. Steel yourself, champion. Extinction is imminent. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,62,61,1,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,1486,101,29,57,"Role-Playing, Miscellaneous, Massively Multiplayer, Board / Card Game",,T,"#12 Best PC Game of 2016
#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#53 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
pillars-of-eternity-ii-deadfire,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/pillars-of-eternity-ii-deadfire,"Obsidian Entertainment , Versus Evil",Obsidian Entertainment,8-May-18,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","Pursue a rogue god over land and sea in the sequel to the multi-award-winning RPG Pillars of eternity. Captain your ship on a dangerous voyage of discovery across the vast unexplored archipelago region of the dead Fire. Bend the world to your will, as you explore the depths of Infinite possibilities, including detailed character customization, total freedom of exploration, and more meaningful choices at every turn. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,71,68,3,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,713,102,34,26,"Role-Playing, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#7 Best PC Game of 2018
#22 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
doom-eternal,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/doom-eternal,Bethesda Softworks,id Software,20-Mar-20,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","DOOM Eternal is the direct sequel to 2016's DOOM. Developed by id Software, DOOM Eternal delivers the ultimate combination of speed and power, along with the next leap in push-forward, first-person combat. As the DOOM Slayer, you¡¯ll return to take your vengeance against the forces of Hell. Set to an all-new pulse-pounding soundtrack composed by Mick Gordon, you fight across dimensions as you slay new and classic demons with powerful new weapons and abilities. [Bethesda] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,61,58,3,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,5542,2314,133,221,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",3,M,"#12 Best PC Game of 2020
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
dark-age-of-camelot,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dark-age-of-camelot,Mythic Entertainment,Mythic Entertainment,9-Oct-01,,"Set in the Kingdom of Albion in the years immediately following the death of King Arthur, players of this MMORPG enter a world in chaos, where Arthur's peace has been shattered and dark forces threaten the Kingdom. In Camelot, players must choose to be members of one of the three Realms that are striving for mastery in this chaotic world. [Mythic Entertainment] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,18,16,2,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,71,14,1,1,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,"#9 Best PC Game of 2001
#38 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001"
baldurs-gate-ii-throne-of-bhaal,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/baldurs-gate-ii-throne-of-bhaal,Interplay,BioWare,21-Jun-01,,"The final chapter of the wildly popular Baldur's Gate series, technically and add-on pack to ""Shadows of Amn"" but which plays like a true sequel, opens after the conclusion of ""Shadows"" at the outbreak of a major Bhaalspawn war and throws you into a new adventure called the Watcher's Keep.",88,generally favorable reviews,14,13,1,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,329,18,4,0,"Role-Playing, PC-style RPG, PC-style RPG, Western-Style",16,T,"#10 Best PC Game of 2001
#32 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
counter-strike,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/counter-strike,Sierra Entertainment,The Counter-Strike Team,8-Nov-00,,Counter-Strike modifies the multiplayer aspects of "Half-Life" to bring to it a more team-oriented gameplay. Counter-Strike provides the player with an experience that a trained counter-terrorist unit or terrorist unit experiences.,88,generally favorable reviews,11,11,0,0,9.2,universal acclaim,7418,576,28,27,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Tactical, Modern",,M,"#12 Best PC Game of 2000
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
owlboy,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/owlboy,D-Pad Studio,D-Pad Studio,1-Nov-16,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Owlboy is a 'hi-bit' adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds. Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies. Overcome obstacles and greater enemies in this detailed adventure.",88,generally favorable reviews,47,44,3,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,268,26,16,8,"Fantasy, Action Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#13 Best PC Game of 2016
#67 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#57 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
tony-hawks-pro-skater-4,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tony-hawks-pro-skater-4,Aspyr,Beenox,14-Aug-03,PlayStation 2,"Drop into the ultimate skating challenge with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4. Players take on the role of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk and 13 other athletes as they skate through enormous free roaming levels, choose from 190 progressively harder goals and build their skills to perform 14 of the greatest skateboarding stunts of all time. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 delivers the deepest and most challenging gameplay experience in the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series. The game's enhanced career mode allows players to earn respect and the chance to take on all new pro goals by conquering a skater-specific Pro Challenge based on each skater's personal history. [Aspyr] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,9,9,0,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,96,8,0,0,"Sports, Alternative, Individual, Skateboarding, Skateboarding, Skate / Skateboard",18,T,#13 Best PC Game of 2003
night-in-the-woods,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/night-in-the-woods,"Finji , Infinite Fall",Infinite Fall,21-Feb-17,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One","Night In The Woods is a 2D story-focused adventure/exploration game with many extracurricular activities to enjoy, characters to meet, and secrets to discover. Run, jump and use astral projection to explore the many sides of town of Possum Springs and the surrounding environs. Waste time around town with your crew of loser friends. Gain abilities that grant passage to new areas. Discover the secrets of a large cast of characters and the town itself. Experience a big crazy world and the remarkable events unfolding there. Play bass. Break stuff. Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,30,30,0,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,418,52,17,15,"Fantasy, Action Adventure, Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#10 Best PC Game of 2017
#43 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#94 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
ori-and-the-blind-forest,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/ori-and-the-blind-forest,Microsoft Game Studios,Moon Studios,11-Mar-15,"Switch, Xbox One","Ori and the Blind Forest is a bit of a genremix ¨C It¡¯s a ¡®Metroidvania¡®, but with a stronger platforming focus and light RPG elements, all set within an atmospheric world.",88,generally favorable reviews,12,12,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,1581,193,23,11,"Action, Platformer, 2D, , Metroidvania",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#10 Best PC Game of 2015
#20 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#40 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
forza-horizon-4,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/forza-horizon-4,Microsoft Game Studios,Playground Games,28-Sep-18,"Xbox One, Xbox Series X","For the first time in the racing and driving genre, experience dynamic seasons in a shared open-world. Explore beautiful scenery, collect over 450 cars, and become a Horizon Superstar in historic Britain.",88,generally favorable reviews,22,20,2,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,911,150,38,54,"Racing, Simulation, Automobile",12,E,"#8 Best PC Game of 2018
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#35 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
diablo-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/diablo-ii,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard North,28-Jun-00,,"In Diablo II, return to a world of dark fantasy. As one of five distinct character types, explore the world of Diablo II -- journey across distant lands, fight new villains, discover new treasures, and uncover ancient mysteries, all in the quest to stop the Lord Of Terror, once and for all. [Blizzard Entertainment] Collapse",88,generally favorable reviews,34,33,1,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,1667,157,19,22,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",8,M,"#13 Best PC Game of 2000
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings,"Atari , Atari SA",CD Projekt Red Studio,17-May-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360",The Witcher 2 is the sequel to developer CD Projekt's mature-themed fantasy role-playing game based on the works of author Andrzej Sapkowski.,88,generally favorable reviews,76,70,6,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,6370,1277,157,115,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#11 Best PC Game of 2011
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
plants-vs-zombies,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/plants-vs-zombies,PopCap,PopCap,5-May-09,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360","Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks. Obstacles like a setting sun, creeping fog and a swimming pool add to the challenge, and with five game modes to dig into, the fun never dies! [Steam] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,41,40,1,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,1382,260,20,11,"Strategy, Real-Time, Fantasy, General, Fantasy, Defense",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#9 Best PC Game of 2009
#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
doom-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/doom-3,Activision,id Software,3-Aug-04,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","id Software's terrifying battle with the forces of Hell. A massive demonic invasion has overwhelmed the Union Aerospace Corporations¡¯ (UAC) Mars Research Facility leaving only chaos and horror in its wake. As one of only a few survivors, you struggle with shock and fear as you fight your way to Hell and back, in an epic clash against pure evil. Built on id¡¯s revolutionary new 3D graphics engine, DOOM 3 draws you into the most frightening and gripping 3D gaming experience ever created. Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,83,77,6,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,1339,184,97,59,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",4,M,"#14 Best PC Game of 2004
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
subnautica,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/subnautica,Unknown Worlds Entertainment,Unknown Worlds Entertainment,23-Jan-18,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One","Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with resources, creatures, wonder and threats. Craft equipment and submarines to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - All while attempting to survive.",87,generally favorable reviews,39,39,0,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,1326,253,26,22,"Action Adventure, Adventure, General, Sandbox",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#9 Best PC Game of 2018
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#20 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
super-meat-boy,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/super-meat-boy,Team Meat,Team Meat,30-Nov-10,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Wii U, Xbox 360","
Super Meat Boy is a tough as nails platformer where you play as an animated cube of meat who's trying to save his girlfriend (who happens to be made of bandages) from an evil fetus in a jar wearing a tux.

Our meaty hero will leap from walls, over seas of buzz saws, through crumbling caves and pools of old needles. Sacrificing his own well being to save his damsel in distress. Super Meat Boy brings the old school difficulty of classic NES titles like Mega Man 2, Ghost and Goblins and Super Mario Bros. 2 (The Japanese one) and stream lines them down to the essential no BS straight forward twitch reflex platforming.

Ramping up in difficulty from hard to soul crushing SMB will drag Meat boy though haunted hospitals, salt factories and even hell itself. And if 300+ single player levels weren't enough SMB also throws in epic boss fights, a level editor and tons of unlock able secrets, warp zones and hidden characters. Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,11,11,0,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,1001,146,22,16,"Action, Platformer, Platformer, 2D, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#6 Best PC Game of 2010
#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#25 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
football-manager-2010,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/football-manager-2010,Sega,Sports Interactive,3-Nov-09,iPhone/iPad,"Improved Match Engine - improved AI, over 100 new animations in 3D mode, new stadiums and crowds, improved pitch degradations and better lighting make for the most immersive pitch-side experience ever. Match Analysis - a match analysis tool that shows you where shots, passes, crosses, headers, tackles, fouls and interceptions have been made on the field for both teams. See this analysis both live in game, and post match, allowing you to pinpoint the weaknesses and strengths of both your team and your opponents. New User Interface - a completely new vibrant look and feel to the game, plus a navigational overhaul. The side menu is replaced by an intuitive tab system, based on extensive consumer feedback and usability studies, which allows you to access all areas of FM 2010 quickly and easily. Tactical Overhaul - a new tactics module makes it much easier to make your team play as you want them to. There are thousands of possible pre-set options and touchline ""shout"" instructions for making instant changes to your teams playing style. Don't worry; the old system is still there for people who love their sliders. News Center - a subscription based newspaper. Get the news about the football world around you that you want, and not the news you don't want. New Data Editor - including a brand new Competition Editor allowing you to add competitions and extra levels for leagues currently in the game, and add completely new competitions and leagues all via a very simple to use editor. Plus, the new editor allows you to keep your game up to date more easily than ever before. [Sega] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,33,33,0,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,299,11,2,1,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Management, Management",,E,"#10 Best PC Game of 2009
#69 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
final-fantasy-xiv-stormblood,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/final-fantasy-xiv-stormblood,Square Enix,Square Enix,20-Jun-17,PlayStation 4,"
Dive into the next chapter of the Final Fantasy XIV Online with its next expansion pack - Stormblood. Explore vast, new lands, including Ala Mhigo, and challenge new Primal threats across Eorzea as you embark on hundreds of new quests as the Warrior of Light.
FEATURES

* Level cap increased from 60 -> 70
* New jobs, including red mage
* New exploration with swimming and diving
* New areas to explore
* A new primal Lakshmi
* New dungeons
* New High-level Raid The Bend of Time Omega
* New alliance raid Return to Ivalice
* The Forbidden Land of Eureka
* New gear and crafting recipes
* A fourth residential district
* Expanded item inventory and changes to the battle system Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,21,21,0,0,9,universal acclaim,877,31,7,13,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer",,T,"#11 Best PC Game of 2017
#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#56 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
hitman-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hitman-3,Io Interactive,Io Interactive,20-Jan-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Death Awaits
HITMAN 3 is the dramatic conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy and takes players around the world on a globetrotting adventure to sprawling sandbox locations. Agent 47 returns as a ruthless professional for the most important contracts of his entire career.

Supported by his Agency handler, Diana Burnwood, 47 joins forces with his long-lost friend Lucas Grey. Their ultimate mission is to eliminate the partners of Providence, but they are forced to adapt as their hunt intensifies. When the dust settles, 47 and the world he inhabits will never be the same again.
Top of the World
Every mission location in HITMAN 3 is meticulously detailed and packed full of creative opportunities. Players will have unrivalled freedom to complete their objectives and the game world will react to everything they do.
A Platform of Assassination
The World of Assassination trilogy is fully realised with HITMAN 3 as the ultimate place to play all three games. Players of previous HITMAN games will be pleased to know that it will be possible to 'import' locations that they own from the previous two HITMAN games into HITMAN 3, essentially putting all 20+ locations from the entire trilogy in one place.

Playing the entire trilogy from beginning to end, from within HITMAN 3, also means that the progression systems in HITMAN 3 work across all locations. You can unlock an item in Dubai and take it with you to Paris, for example. HITMAN 2 players will have the option to carry over their hard-earned unlocks and progression into HITMAN 3. Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,57,54,3,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,624,144,26,68,"Action Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#8 Best PC Game of 2021
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
immortality,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/immortality,Half Mermaid,Sam Barlow,30-Aug-22,"iPhone/iPad, Xbox Series X","Marissa Marcel was a film star. She made three movies. But none of the movies was ever released. And Marissa Marcel disappeared. An interactive trilogy from Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story.",87,generally favorable reviews,41,36,5,0,6.6,mixed or average reviews,70,12,8,5,"Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#18 Best PC Game of 2022
#81 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
rimworld,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rimworld,Ludeon Studios,Ludeon Studios,17-Oct-18,,"A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Inspired by Dwarf Fortress and Firefly. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.",87,generally favorable reviews,8,7,1,0,8.9,generally favorable reviews,578,110,5,7,"Sci-Fi, Strategy, Real-Time, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#10 Best PC Game of 2018
#31 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
tom-clancys-splinter-cell-pandora-tomorrow,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-pandora-tomorrow,Ubisoft,Ubisoft Shanghai,23-Mar-04,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Once again assume the role Sam Fisher as you defend and assist the U.S. troops who become emroiled in a conflict between East Timor and Indonesian guerillas. Immerse yourself into a deep, tangible, tension-packed techno-thriller without compare. Master your new arsenal of moves and gadgets to save the innocent from a global threat. Conceal yourself in real-time moving shadows for the first time. Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,28,24,4,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,229,15,5,2,"Action Adventure, Modern, General, Modern",14,T,"#15 Best PC Game of 2004
#45 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#33 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
europa-universalis-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/europa-universalis-ii,Strategy First,Paradox Development Studio,12-Nov-01,,"From the medieval battles of Jeanne D'Arc to the fantastic empires of the Incas to the flaming wars of Napoleon, EU II invites you to take the seat as the ruler of a superpower for 400 epic years. The challenge begins in 1419 - the 100 years war between France and England - and ends with the rise and eventual fall of one of Europe's greatest strategists, Napoleon. Take on the role of the Colonizing Might of Spain, the feudal warlords of Samurai Japan as well as the small trading nation of Genoa. [Strategy First] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,11,11,0,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,96,12,1,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, General, Historic",,E,"#11 Best PC Game of 2001
#44 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#42 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
burnout-paradise-the-ultimate-box,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/burnout-paradise-the-ultimate-box,Electronic Arts,Criterion Games,5-Feb-09,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box is a special edition release that includes the award-winning Burnout Paradise game, the previously-released Cagney and Bikes downloadable content updates, plus the brand new Burnout Paradise Party pack. The Party pack brings the social fun of Burnout Paradise into an offline multiplayer mode where players compete in different stunt, speed and skill events. The mode is designed to allow up to eight friends to ¡°pass-the-pad¡± in dozens of quick-fire, turn-based challenges. The Party pack also includes a host of new features including a restart option added for racing and easier control of the early vehicles. Burnout Paradise proves that crashing is awesome! Next generation technology has enabled an unprecedented level of crash deformation allowing you to experience the most explosive pile-ups in the series¡¯ history. Now the development team can realize their original vision for the Burnout franchise: an open world environment where you can do anything, anywhere, anytime. Feel the adrenaline course through your veins as you take to the road for the first time in Paradise City, where the action is all around you. Explore the city, discover events, and look for the best opportunities to crash, jump and pull signature takedowns. In Burnout Paradise you're given the keys to the city, but it's up to you to earn the keys to the meanest and most dangerous cars on the street, and earn your Burnout license. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,26,26,0,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,598,57,21,25,"Driving, Racing, Arcade, Arcade, Automobile",8,E10+,"#11 Best PC Game of 2009
#28 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#31 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
battlefield-bad-company-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/battlefield-bad-company-2,EA Games,EA DICE,2-Mar-10,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","In this installment, the Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive. In Battlefield: Bad Company 2, the 'B' company fight their way through snowy mountaintops, dense jungles and dusty villages. With a heavy arsenal of deadly weapons and a slew of vehicles to aid them, the crew set off on their mission and they are ready to blow up, shoot down, blast through, wipe out and utterly destroy anything that gets in their way. Total destruction is the name of the game, delivered as only the DICE next generation Frostbite engine can. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,46,45,1,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,1886,318,61,48,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Modern, Arcade",,M,"#7 Best PC Game of 2010
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
steinsgate,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/steinsgate,Jast,M2,31-Mar-14,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita","Set in Akihabara, the Mecca of Japanese anime culture, Steins;Gate follows a group of friends who accidentally invent a method of sending messages to the past. Their discovery drags them into a world of conspiracy and shifting timelines where the push of a button can change the course of history.",87,generally favorable reviews,9,9,0,0,8.9,generally favorable reviews,379,34,0,3,"First-Person, Modern, Adventure, General, Visual Novel",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#5 Best PC Game of 2014
#45 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
grid-2008,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/grid-2008,Codemasters,Codemasters,3-Jun-08,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","(Also known as ""Race Dirver: GRID"") GRID takes players to dramatic and beautifully realized race locations over three continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful race cars - new and classic, circuit and drift - players compete to conquer the most prestigious official race tracks and championships then beyond to compete in challenging city-based competitions, and then on through to road events and urban street races. The drama, the rivalries, the aggression and the crashes; this is not a game about collecting cars or spending all of your time in the front-end tuning suspension settings or designing liveries. Codemasters wants to make racing exciting again. Gamers compete on Europe's greatest official race tracks in prestige Marques including Aston Martin, Koenigsegg and Pagani. Iconic cities across the U.S, including San Francisco, Washington DC and Detroit - each with their own atmosphere and events - play host to diverse street races, where high-performance V8 muscle cars set the pace in aggressive, closely fought pack competitions. And in the Far East, Japanese racing culture sets the tone where night races, including Drift racing, takes drivers through neon illuminated cities and to outlying mountain roads. There's also the opportunity to compete in races that operate on the fringes of legality in the back streets and industrial areas of Yokohama. [Codemasters] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,25,24,1,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,587,96,20,32,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, GT / Street, GT / Street, Automobile",12,E,"#8 Best PC Game of 2008
#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#34 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
crypt-of-the-necrodancer,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/crypt-of-the-necrodancer,Brace Yourself Games,Brace Yourself Games,23-Apr-15,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox One","A hardcore rhythm-based roguelike game. Can you survive this deadly dungeon of dance, slay the NecroDancer, and recapture your still beating heart? Or will you be a slave to the rhythm for all eternity? Players must move on the beat to navigate procedurally generated dungeons while battling dancing skeletons, zombies, dragons, and more! Groove with the game's epic dance soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection! You can even play with a dance pad to really shake your bones! Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,45,43,2,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,231,24,5,1,"Action, Role-Playing, Rhythm, General, Action RPG, Music",,,"#11 Best PC Game of 2015
#80 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#74 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
legends-of-runeterra,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/legends-of-runeterra,Riot Games,Riot Games,29-Apr-20,iPhone/iPad,"Face off in dynamic, alternating combat full of opportunities to adapt and outplay. Make your move, but be ready to react, because your opponent has a plan of their own. It all comes down to this¡ªcan you outwit them and win?",87,generally favorable reviews,12,12,0,0,6.7,mixed or average reviews,180,33,6,21,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Card Battle",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#13 Best PC Game of 2020
#61 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
sins-of-a-solar-empire,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sins-of-a-solar-empire,Stardock,Ironclad Games,4-Feb-08,,"Sins of a Solar Empire represents the birth of the RT4X genre, seamlessly blending spectacular tactical combat with grand-scale space strategy. Players must conquer worlds, engage in diplomacy and trade with other civilizations, and use the resources at their disposal to enhance their economy, develop new technology and increase military power. They must then test their mettle on a 3D tactical battlefield, where their ships will fight it out in stunning visual glory. [Stardock] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,52,51,1,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,316,78,10,17,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General",10,T,"#9 Best PC Game of 2008
#22 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
mechwarrior-4-vengeance,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/mechwarrior-4-vengeance,Microsoft Game Studios,FASA Studio,23-Nov-00,,"MechWarrior 4: Vengeance weaves heart-pounding BattleMech action with the continuing drama and unfolding storyline of the perpetual BattleTech universe, now in its 16th year. [Microsoft]",87,generally favorable reviews,26,22,4,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,49,4,1,0,"Simulation, Sci-Fi, Vehicle, Mech, Combat",116,T,"#14 Best PC Game of 2000
#53 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#35 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
thief-ii-the-metal-age,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/thief-ii-the-metal-age,Eidos Interactive,Looking Glass Studios,23-Mar-00,,"On the streets and rooftops of a darkened city, where the forces of a corrupt sheriff loom, it takes someone with a soft touch and even softer step to stay ahead of the law. For a master thief like Garrett, the choices are clear: profit or perish. Thief II: The Metal Age expands on the smash-hit ""first-person sneaker"", Thief: The Dark Project, demanding a whole new level of stealth, strategy, and skill to survive. [Eidos Interactive] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,18,18,0,0,8.9,generally favorable reviews,279,20,4,1,"Action Adventure, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#15 Best PC Game of 2000
#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#32 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
diablo-ii-lord-of-destruction,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/diablo-ii-lord-of-destruction,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard North,27-Jun-01,,"With a stash that's double the size of the ""Diablo II's,"" hundreds of new types of items and magical properties, two new powerful character classes -- the Assassin and the Druid -- , and an improved enemy A.I., this expansion pack should reinforce the staying power of an already legendary RPG.",87,generally favorable reviews,21,21,0,0,9,universal acclaim,999,108,4,4,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",18,M,"#12 Best PC Game of 2001
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#48 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
monkey-island-2-special-edition-lechucks-revenge,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/monkey-island-2-special-edition-lechucks-revenge,LucasArts,LucasArts,7-Jul-10,"iPhone/iPad, iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","More Pirates! More Adventure! More Monkeys! Relive the second swashbuckling misadventure of the wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood as he searches for the lost treasure of Big Whoop, attempts to win back the beautiful Elaine Marley and takes on the now evil zombie pirate, LeChuck! Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck¡¯s Revenge faithfully re-imagines the original classic in signature Special Edition detail. Plus, interact with the world of Monkey Island like never before with new direct-character controls, an interactive object highlight system, behind the scenes art viewer and creator commentary featuring the original developers of Monkey Island 2: LeChuck¡¯s Revenge! Play it again for the first time with signature Special Edition features. [LucasArts] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,27,27,0,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,261,20,5,4,"Adventure, General, General, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#8 Best PC Game of 2010
#64 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#61 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
half-life-2-episode-one,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/half-life-2-episode-one,EA Games,Valve Software,1-Jun-06,,"Half-Life 2: Episode One is an all-new episode created by Valve that extends the Half-Life 2 single player adventure. The player reprises his role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of the resistance's battle against the Combine forces. [Valve] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,61,58,3,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,3105,490,111,59,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#7 Best PC Game of 2006
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#81 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
the-swapper,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-swapper,Facepalm Games,Facepalm Games,30-May-13,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox One",The Swapper features a unique art style that uses real-world clay-models and found objects to create an explorable space station realised in unique detail; gameplay sees players swap between different bodies to achieve otherwise impossible tasks.,87,generally favorable reviews,36,35,1,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,545,93,15,0,"Action, Platformer, Platformer, 2D, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,,"#10 Best PC Game of 2013
#73 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013"
baba-is-you,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/baba-is-you,Hempuli Oy,Hempuli Oy,13-Mar-19,"iPhone/iPad, Switch","Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions.",87,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,138,24,9,1,"Action Adventure, Puzzle, Action, General",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#13 Best PC Game of 2019
#88 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#95 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
mini-motorways,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/mini-motorways,Dinosaur Polo Club,Dinosaur Polo Club,20-Jul-21,"iPhone/iPad, Switch","
Have you ever been stuck in traffic and wished you could do something to fix it?

In Mini Motorways, the city's traffic problems are in your hands.

From the makers of Mini Metro, Mini Motorways is a game about drawing the roads that drive a growing city. Build a road network, one road at a time, to create a bustling metropolis. Redesign your city to keep the traffic flowing, and carefully manage upgrades to meet the changing demands. How long can you keep the cities of the world moving? Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,17,16,1,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,34,6,1,3,"Strategy, General, Management, Government",No Online Multiplayer,,#9 Best PC Game of 2021
hitman-2-silent-assassin,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hitman-2-silent-assassin,Eidos Interactive,Io Interactive,1-Oct-02,PlayStation 2,"As a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason, pick up contracts in exotic locations around the globe: Sicily, St. Petersburg, Japan, Malaysia, and India. Operate in a non-linear world where the outcome of your actions and proficiency as a hitman are measured on a balance between stealth and aggression. Stalk and eliminate your targets up close and personal, in either 1st or 3rd person perspectives. Execute your assignments with a diverse arsenal of equipment, from armor-piercing sniper rifles and explosives to chloroform and poison darts. Acquire and carry weapons and tools from mission to mission through an enhanced inventory and save-game system. [Eidos Interactive] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,20,20,0,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,536,49,7,10,"Action Adventure, Modern, General, Modern",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#19 Best PC Game of 2002
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#20 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
year-walk,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/year-walk,Simogo,Simogo,6-Mar-14,"iPhone/iPad, Wii U","In the old days man tried to catch a glimpse of the future in the strangest of ways. Experience the ancient Swedish phenomena of year walking through a different kind of first person adventure that blurs the line between two and three dimensions, as well as reality and the supernatural.",87,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,151,18,6,3,"Miscellaneous, Adventure, General, 3D, First-Person, Modern",No Online Multiplayer,,"#6 Best PC Game of 2014
#81 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
max-payne-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/max-payne-3,Rockstar Games,"Rockstar Games, Rockstar Studios",31-May-12,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","The gritty Max Payne series returns for a third iteration. From automatics to handguns to rifles and explosives, Max wields (and dual-wields) a wide array of high-powered weaponry in both single player and multiplayer. Max Payne 3 provides devastating firepower for any and all situations that call for kinetic and punishing action. Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,30,28,2,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,3011,372,130,144,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, Third-Person, Modern, Modern, Arcade",,M,"#13 Best PC Game of 2012
#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
towerfall-ascension,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/towerfall-ascension,Matt Makes Games Inc.,Matt Thorson,11-Mar-14,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox One","TowerFall is an archery combat platformer for up to 4 players. It's a local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but combat is fast and fierce. It's best played competitively with friends, cross-legged on the floor within punching distance of each other. Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,16,16,0,0,6.9,mixed or average reviews,164,19,3,2,"Action, General, Platformer, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,#7 Best PC Game of 2014
hollow-knight,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hollow-knight,Team Cherry,Team Cherry,24-Feb-17,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Hollow Knight is a 2D action-adventure game with an emphasis on traditional 2D animation and skillful gameplay. Journey to Hallownest, a vast and ancient underground kingdom inhabited by a bizarre collection of insects and monsters. Players will forge their own path as they explore ruined cities, forests of fungus, temples of bone and other fantastic lands, all on their way to uncovering an ancient mystery. Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,27,26,1,0,9.1,universal acclaim,2043,399,27,36,"Action, Action Adventure, General, Platformer, , Metroidvania",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#12 Best PC Game of 2017
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#78 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
olliolli-world,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/olliolli-world,Private Division,roll7,8-Feb-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","OlliOlli World is a bold new skateboarding action-platformer that¡¯s bursting with personality. Flip and flow through the vivid and vibrant world of Radlandia, meeting colorful characters as you grind, trick, and air your way to discover the mystical skate gods on your quest for Gnarvana. Traverse a delightful and weird world as you take on missions, challenges, and make new friends along the way. Customize your character¡¯s looks, tricks, and style while you experience explorable levels with multiple paths that provide an array of opportunities for player expression. Challenge the world in Leagues or dare a friend to beat your best tricks on one of millions of sharable levels. Experience the accessibility, depth, and player freedom as you dive into the signature flow state gameplay of OlliOlli World.

OlliOlli World marks the third entry in the critically-acclaimed OlliOlli series from Roll7, the BAFTA and multi-award-winning independent studio.

Key Features:

? Welcome to Radlandia!: Take a trip across a lush skateboarding utopia that is filled to the brim with eccentric characters and vibrant locations that are begging to be explored. Find your grind in Inflatable Alley or blaze down Los Vulgas to discover new paths, fresh side quests, rad rewards, and epic trick opportunities. All perfectly complemented by a hand-picked compilation of IDM and Electronica tracks.
? Play at your level: Super tight controls combine with highly refined gameplay to ensure a silky smooth ride. Not a Pro? Don¡¯t worry ¨C OlliOlli World welcomes you with open arms, allowing new players to tear down streets and pull off sick method grabs without fear of faceplanting the curb. Think you¡¯ve got what it takes? Achieve mastery through millions of unique levels in sandbox mode or compete against rivals around the globe in leagues with a hugely deep combo system with over 100 moves to master and combine in your battle for the highest score.

? Freedom of expression: Cruise through Radlandia's epic skate-haven and prove your skills to unlock special rewards that let you customize your character¡¯s looks, tricks and style. Want to skate in your flip flops¡­ go for it. Want to wear a bumble bee onesie ¡­ok then¡­ no judgement. In OlliOlli World as long as you¡¯re on board anything goes! Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,27,26,1,0,6.7,mixed or average reviews,32,3,2,1,"Action, Platformer, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,#19 Best PC Game of 2022
battlefield-3-armored-kill,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/battlefield-3-armored-kill,Electronic Arts,EA DICE,11-Sep-12,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Battlefield 3: Armored Kill ups the ante for vehicular mayhem as only Battlefield can do. Featuring new drivable tanks, ATVs, mobile artillery and more, this expansion pack also delivers huge battlefields for an all-out vehicle assault. Armored Kill also includes the biggest map in Battlefield history.

KEY FEATURES:

* All-out vehicle warfare on four new maps
* Includes the biggest map in Battlefield history
* Drive five new vehicles, including tank destroyers, mobile artillery and an ATV or spawn on the gunship and man the cannons
* Earn 20+ unlocks for the new vehicles
* New Tank Superiority game mode
* Earn five new Assignments Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,14,13,1,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,124,8,0,2,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Tactical, Modern, Arcade",,M,#14 Best PC Game of 2012
nhl-2002,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/nhl-2002,EA Sports,EA Sports,17-Sep-01,PlayStation 2,"EA's Canadian developing team returns to the ice with better graphics, improved lighting, create-a-player features, ""Soul Calibur""-like digital NHL trading cards, and a dramatic new breakaway cam for those one-on-one, juke-the-goalie situations.",87,generally favorable reviews,12,10,2,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,48,12,0,0,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Ice Hockey, Sim, Sim",14,E,"#13 Best PC Game of 2001
#52 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001"
icewind-dale,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/icewind-dale,Interplay,Black Isle Studios,29-Jun-00,,"A completely new Advanced Dungeons & Dragons adventure with an epic storyline in the tradition of ""Baldur's Gate."" Includes 3-D technology developed for ""Baldur's Gate II"" that allows for incredible spell and environment effects. New spells, equipment, and abilities provide a higher level of gameplay. [Interplay] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,29,29,0,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,268,12,3,2,"Role-Playing, PC-style RPG, General, PC-style RPG, Western-Style",,T,"#16 Best PC Game of 2000
#25 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#63 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
deathloop,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/deathloop,Bethesda Softworks,Arkane Studios,14-Sep-21,"PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X","If at first you don't succeed Die, Die Again. From the team at Arkane Lyon comes an innovative take on first-person action. ""DEATHLOOP"" transports players to the lawless island of Blackreef in an eternal struggle between two extraordinary assassins. Explore stunning environments and meticulously designed levels in an immersive gameplay experience that lets you approach every situation any way you like. Hunt down targets all over the island in an effort to put an end to the cycle once and for all, and remember, if at first you don't succeed die, die again. Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,25,22,3,0,5.6,mixed or average reviews,623,84,38,86,"Action Adventure, General, Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#10 Best PC Game of 2021
#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
vampire-survivors,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/vampire-survivors,poncle,poncle,20-Oct-22,"iPhone/iPad, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Mow thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.",87,generally favorable reviews,21,20,1,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,152,39,12,3,"Action, Role-Playing, Shooter, Roguelike, Shoot-'Em-Up, Top-Down",No Online Multiplayer,,"#20 Best PC Game of 2022
#42 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
the-witness,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-witness,"Thekla, Inc","Thekla, Inc",26-Jan-16,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Xbox One","You awaken, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that challenge and surprise you. You can't remember who you are, and you don't remember how you came to be here, but there's one thing you can do: explore the island in hope of discovering clues, regaining your memory, and somehow finding your way home. The Witness is a single-player game in an open world with dozens of locations to explore and over 500 puzzles to solve. This game respects you as an intelligent player and it treats your time as precious. There's no filler; each of those puzzles brings its own new idea into the mix. Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,20,17,3,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,685,80,22,28,"Miscellaneous, Puzzle, General, General, Puzzle, Puzzle, Adventure, 3D, First-Person",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#14 Best PC Game of 2016
#36 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#63 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30,Ubisoft,Gearbox Software,8-Mar-05,PlayStation 2,"Created by Texas-based Gearbox Software, Brothers in Arms is the most realistic and authentic WWII shooter ever. While other WWII games have sugarcoated the war experience, Brothers in Arms is based on a true story and will immerse gamers into the gritty, uncensored and emotionally-charged side of war. The game puts you in the shoes of Sgt. Matt Baker, a D-Day paratrooper squad leader, and asks you to lead the squad as you balance their lives with the success of the mission. The true stories and historical events you experience on your perilous journey take you through real battlefields meticulously recreated from aerial reconnaissance images, US Army Signal Corps photos and eye-witness accounts of war-torn Normandy. Players of allskill levels can battle their way through this intense experience because of Brothers in Arms innovative and accessible command and control system. [Ubisoft] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,32,30,2,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,214,29,15,17,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Historic, Historic, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#10 Best PC Game of 2005
#22 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#40 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
kohan-immortal-sovereigns,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/kohan-immortal-sovereigns,Strategy First,TimeGate Studios,14-Mar-01,,"No, it's not another Warcraft clone. This well-received first title from TimeGate Studios introduces a unique combination of real-time gaming and turn-based strategy that sheds the old unit micromanagement scheme and emphasizes fantasy strategic combat.",87,generally favorable reviews,21,21,0,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,48,4,0,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, General, General, Command",8,T,#14 Best PC Game of 2001
dead-space-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dead-space-2,Electronic Arts,Visceral Games,25-Jan-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Hero Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience. New tools to gruesomely slice and dismember the Necromorphs complement Isaac's signature Plasma Cutter, empowering him as he meets new characters, explores epic Zero-G environments, and fights against a relentless necromorph onslaught. Survival isn't the only thing on Isaac's mind in Dead Space 2 ¨C this time, he calls the shots. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,28,27,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,1453,183,34,12,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, Third-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",,M,"#12 Best PC Game of 2011
#29 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#55 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
raw-data,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/raw-data,Survios,Survios,5-Oct-17,PlayStation 4,"Built from the ground up for VR, Raw Data¡¯s action combat gameplay, intuitive controls, challenging enemies, and sci-fi atmosphere will completely immerse you within the game world. Go solo¡ªor team up with a friend¡ªand become the adrenaline-charged heroes of your own futuristic technothriller.",87,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,6.3,mixed or average reviews,10,0,1,0,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",,,#13 Best PC Game of 2017
diablo-iii-reaper-of-souls,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/diablo-iii-reaper-of-souls,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,25-Mar-14,,"No One Can Stop Death...The lords of hell rage within the Black Soulstone, their souls screaming for vengeance and release. Before the artifact can be sealed away forever, Malthael-Angel of Deathmanifests in the mortal realms with a deadly new purpose: to steal the Black Soulstone and bend its infernal power to his will.

So begins the end of all things... Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,75,73,2,0,6.6,mixed or average reviews,1715,167,73,137,"Action RPG, Role-Playing, Action RPG",,M,"#8 Best PC Game of 2014
#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#46 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
shogun-total-war-warlord-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/shogun-total-war-warlord-edition,Electronic Arts,Creative Assembly,13-Aug-01,,This stand-alone package includes the original complete "Shogun: Total War" game and the "Mongol Invasion" expansion which includes Kublai Khan?s invasion of Mongol hordes that try to conquer Japan and three new Japanese campaigns.,87,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,56,11,0,0,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Real-Time, Historic, Historic, General",18,T,"#15 Best PC Game of 2001
#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001"
serious-sam-the-first-encounter,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/serious-sam-the-first-encounter,Gathering,Croteam,21-Mar-01,,"Sam ""Serious"" Stone, Earth?s stud warrior, is sent back to Egypt, 3000 B.C., to fight hordes of alien monsters in this acclaimed ""Doom""-sytle, back-to-basics, first-person shooter out of Croatia which is listed, amazingly, at the bargain basement price of 20 bucks!",87,generally favorable reviews,31,27,3,1,8.4,generally favorable reviews,413,51,9,5,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Arcade",116,M,"#16 Best PC Game of 2001
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#11 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
grand-prix-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/grand-prix-3,Hasbro Interactive,"Hasbro Interactive, Atari",24-Aug-00,,"Created by Geoff Crammond, the genius behind the best sellers ""F1 Grand Prix"" and ""Grand Prix 2."" [Hasbro Interactive]",87,generally favorable reviews,12,11,1,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,30,2,0,0,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, Formula One, Formula One, Automobile",14,E,"#17 Best PC Game of 2000
#90 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#21 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
call-of-duty-united-offensive,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/call-of-duty-united-offensive,Activision,Gray Matter,14-Sep-04,,"Call of Duty: United Offensive's single player campaign allows gamers to experience more of WWII's most crucial and legendary conflicts, including The Battle of the Bulge, The Battle of Kursk and the invasion of Sicily, as they fight through more than ten intense all-new maps. The game features new weapons, character abilities, weather effects and explosions, adding even more realism to the chaotic battlefields. Additionally, Call of Duty: United Offensive expands on the popular multiplayer experience of Call of Duty, offering new multiplayer maps that set the stage for tank combat, as well as tank-and-foot-soldier combined arms action, providing the ultimate battle of Axis vs. Allies. Fans will also enjoy three new multiplayer gameplay modes, including Tank Battle, Capture the Flag and Domination - where squads must take control of key locations while preventing enemy troops from advancing. [Activision] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,54,51,3,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,354,45,10,3,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Third-Person, Historic, Tactical, Historic, Arcade",32,T,"#16 Best PC Game of 2004
#21 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#43 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
divinity-original-sin,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/divinity-original-sin,Larian Studios Games,Larian Studios Games,17-Jan-14,,"Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure. Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit. Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,59,56,3,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,2276,372,62,43,"Action RPG, Role-Playing, Action RPG, Western-Style",2,M,"#9 Best PC Game of 2014
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#17 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
unavowed,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/unavowed,Wadjet Eye Games,Wadjet Eye Games,8-Aug-18,Switch,"A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.",87,generally favorable reviews,30,30,0,0,8,generally favorable reviews,104,16,5,1,"Adventure, General, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,,"#11 Best PC Game of 2018
#96 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#39 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
marvels-spider-man-remastered,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/marvels-spider-man-remastered,"PlayStation Studios , PlayStation PC",Nixxes Software,12-Aug-22,,"Developed by my Insomniac Games teammates in collaboration with Marvel, Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered introduces you to an experienced Peter Parker who's fighting big crime and iconic villains in Marvel's New York. At the same time, he's struggling to balance his chaotic personal life and career while the fate of Marvel's New York rests upon his shoulders.

Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered on PC will include the full main story and its continued narrative in Marvel's Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps DLC, which features three accompanying story chapters in Peter Parker's journey along with additional missions and challenges for players to discover. Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,65,63,2,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,590,84,23,24,"Action Adventure, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#21 Best PC Game of 2022
#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
company-of-heroes-opposing-fronts,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/company-of-heroes-opposing-fronts,THQ,"Relic, Relic Entertainment",24-Sep-07,iPhone/iPad,"Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts, the next chapter in the real-time strategy franchise from Relic Entertainment is powered by an upgraded version of Relic's proprietary Essence Engine with full Microsoft DirectX 10 support. Opposing Fronts features two unique armies with full length campaigns. Players can fight as the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic World War II liberation of Caen, France, or command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle to repel the might of Operation Market Garden, the largest airborne invasion in history. Players can battle online in exciting new multiplayer modes with these two all-new armies and utilize full compatibility with the original Company of Heroes for a total of four playable armies. [THQ] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,36,36,0,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,262,37,4,7,"Strategy, Real-Time, Military, General, Military",8,M,"#11 Best PC Game of 2007
#37 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#68 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
dead-space,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dead-space,Electronic Arts,"Electronic Arts, Motive Studios",27-Jan-23,"PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X","Developed exclusively for next generation consoles and PC, raising the level of horror and immersion to unprecedented heights for the franchise through stunning visuals, audio and controls powered by the Frostbite game engine. Fans will experience an improved story, characters, gameplay mechanics and more as they fight to survive a living nightmare aboard the desolate mining starship, the USG Ishimura, all while uncovering the dreadful mystery of what happened to the slaughtered crew and ship.
In Dead Space, Isaac Clarke is an everyman engineer on a mission to repair a vast, sprawling starship, the USG Ishimura, only to discover something has gone horribly wrong. The ship's crew has been slaughtered and infected by some alien scourge...and Isaac's beloved partner, Nicole, is lost somewhere on board. Now Isaac is alone with only his tools and engineering skills as he attempts to uncover the nightmarish mystery of what happened aboard the Ishimura. Trapped with hostile creatures called ""necromorphs"", Isaac faces a battle for survival, not only against the escalating terrors of the ship, but his own crumbling sanity. Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,32,32,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,346,48,1,14,"Action Adventure, Survival",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#2 Best PC Game of 2023
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023"
psychonauts,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/psychonauts,"Majesco Games , Majesco",Double Fine Productions,19-Apr-05,"PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Psychonauts is a wildly surreal action adventure game where personal paranormal powers are unlocked in order to plunge into the minds of bizarre characters. Journey deep into these crazy worlds of infinite possibility to thwart the secret plan of an evil madman and realize the ultimate dream of joining an elite force of psychic superheroes, the Psychonauts. Delve into people's minds as Raz, a powerful young cadet at psychic summer camp. While working on his levitation merit badge, Raz discovers that someone is kidnapping psychic children and stealing their brains. In order to foil this evil plot and earn the title of Psychonaut, Raz must project himself into the minds of one bizarre character after another to battle their nightmares and mental demons. He does all this while continuing to earn his psychic merit badges in Telekinesis, Clairvoyance, Pyrokinesis and more. Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,29,27,2,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,773,152,22,6,"Action, Platformer, Platformer, 3D, 3D",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#11 Best PC Game of 2005
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
gears-of-war,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/gears-of-war,Microsoft Game Studios,Epic Games,6-Nov-07,Xbox 360,"Gears of War thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind¡¯s epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet. With Gears of War, Epic returns gamers to the massively scoped worlds, memorable characters, co-operative gameplay, and hyper-realistic combat that gamers have come to expect from the franchise, plus a few new surprises. Gears of War features locations that are unique to the franchise and the genre. Players encounter all of their favorite foes from the Xbox 360 version; however, these intense encounters take place in some new environments and allow players to manipulate the new game modes and technology found only in a Games for Windows title. Boasting three new multiplayer maps, a new multiplayer game type, game editor, five new campaign chapters, and DirectX 10support, Gears of War, challenges and pushes the limits of the PC gaming experience and provide an unparalleled visual presentation. [Microsoft] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,36,35,1,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,716,32,20,30,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, Third-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",8,M,"#12 Best PC Game of 2007
#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#21 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
out-of-the-park-baseball-4,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/out-of-the-park-baseball-4,Out Of The Park Developments,Out Of The Park Developments,28-Feb-02,,"A comprehensive baseball simulation that offers multiple play options, a career mode, an exhaustive financial model, an open-ended design allowing you to completely customize your gaming experience, and much more. Try to build a dynasty with your favorite team through trading, acquiring free agents and making good selections in the amateur draft. Play consecutive seasons and follow the careers of your players as they develop, age and retire. Or, use Out of the Park Baseball's connectivity with The Baseball Archive to create your own ""season disks,"" and replay any single season in baseball history. You can even combine history and fantasy by creating a new career league that starts with a historical season from baseball's past, and moves forward through a future that you shape! [Out of the Park Developments] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,12,12,0,0,6.9,mixed or average reviews,8,2,0,0,"Sports, Traditional, Baseball, Sim",,,#20 Best PC Game of 2002
monster-hunter-world---iceborne,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/monster-hunter-world---iceborne,Capcom,Capcom,9-Jan-20,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is the highly anticipated massive expansion to Monster Hunter: World, the best-selling Capcom title of all time with more than 12 million units shipped worldwide adding to the series total of more than 53 million units to date. This gargantuan follow-up rivals the gameplay volume from the original release and features a new icy setting, storyline, monsters, gameplay options, and more.

The game's all-new story picks up after Monster Hunter: World and whisks hunters away to the newly discovered chilly locale that, once fully explored, becomes the largest region in World so far. The new locale is home to several new and returning monsters ready to challenge hunters throughout their expeditions and raises the stakes with the added higher difficulty Master Rank. Iceborne continues the skill-based progression and robust crafting system found in World and expands that with several new gameplay features that broaden the player's combat repertoire. All this leads to the ultimate hunter test against the mysterious new flagship monster, Velkhana. Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,32,30,2,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,218,26,7,10,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",,T,"#14 Best PC Game of 2020
#76 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
f1-2019,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/f1-2019,Codemasters,Codemasters,27-Jun-19,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","The official videogame of the 2019 FIA Formula One World Championship, F1 2019 challenges you to Defeat your Rivals in the most ambitious F1 game in Codemasters' history. The game is released a full two months earlier during the Formula 1 myWorld Grosser Preis von Osterreich 2019 weekend and, unlike previous iterations, ahead of the British, German and Hungarian races.

F1 2019 features all the official teams, drivers and all 21 circuits from the 2019 season. This year sees the inclusion of F2 with players being able to complete the 2018 season with the likes of George Russell, Lando Norris and Alexander Albon. The 2019 F2 season content will be made available as a free digital update during the season.

Having established itself as one of the highest rated racing franchises of all time, F1 2019 builds on the success of previous iterations and delivers an experience that rivals the quality and production values of its real-life race counterpart. With greater emphasis on graphical fidelity, the environments have been significantly enhanced, and the tracks come to life like never before. Night races have been completely overhauled creating vastly improved levels of realism and the upgraded F1 broadcast sound and visuals add further realism to all aspects of the race weekend. Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,9,9,0,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,72,10,4,2,"Racing, Simulation, Automobile",20,E,#14 Best PC Game of 2019
inside,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/inside,PLAYDEAD,PLAYDEAD,7-Jul-16,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project.",87,generally favorable reviews,22,20,2,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,1186,178,40,11,"Action, Platformer, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#15 Best PC Game of 2016
#20 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#77 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
europa-universalis-iv,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/europa-universalis-iv,Paradox Interactive,Paradox Development Studio,13-Aug-13,,"Europa Universalis IV explores the world history in an experience crafted by Paradox Development Studio, the masters of Grand Strategy. The experiences of true exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy will be brought to life in this epic title rife with rich strategic and tactical depth.",87,generally favorable reviews,34,31,3,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,1428,219,32,37,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, General, Historic",,T,"#11 Best PC Game of 2013
#34 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
persona-4-golden,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/persona-4-golden,"Sega , Atlus",Atlus,13-Jun-20,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Inaba¡ªa quiet town in rural Japan sets the scene for budding adolescence in Persona 4 Golden. A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders. Explore meeting kindred spirits, feelings of belonging, and even confronting the darker sides of one¡¯s self. Persona 4 Golden promises meaningful bonds and experiences shared together with friends. With an overall Metacritic score of 93 and a multitude of awards, fan-adored Persona 4 Golden stands as one of the finest RPGs ever made, delivering on enthralling storytelling and quintessential Persona gameplay. Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,29,25,4,0,8.9,generally favorable reviews,993,193,8,15,"Role-Playing, Japanese-Style",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#15 Best PC Game of 2020
#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
sunless-skies,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sunless-skies,Failbetter Games,Failbetter Games,31-Jan-19,,"SAIL THE STARS. BETRAY YOUR QUEEN. MURDER A SUN. Sunless Skies is a Gothic Horror roleplay game with a focus on exploration and exquisite storytelling for PC, Mac and Linux.",87,generally favorable reviews,30,28,2,0,6.9,mixed or average reviews,80,9,3,4,"Action Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#15 Best PC Game of 2019
#65 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
total-war-warhammer-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/total-war-warhammer-ii,Sega,Creative Assembly,28-Sep-17,,"Prince Tyrion, Defender of Ulthuan, guides the High Elves in their desperate efforts to stabilise the vortex as it roils above their home continent. Atop his palanquin-throne, the Slann Mage-Priest Mazdamundi directs his Lizardmen war-hosts as they surge northward from Lustria. He, too, is intent on preventing cataclysm, though the methods of The Old Ones must prevail. The Witch King Malekith and his sadistic Dark Elf hordes spew forth from Naggaroth and their labyrinthine Black Arks. He tastes great weakness in the vortex -- and great opportunity in its demise. Meanwhile a fourth, secretive race stirs, their motives obscured by sinister plots and machinations. The time for revelation is nigh... The second in a trilogy and sequel to the award-winning Total War: WARHAMMER, Total War: WARHAMMER II brings players a breathtaking new narrative campaign, set across the vast continents of Lustria, Ulthuan, Naggaroth and the Southlands. The Great Vortex Campaign builds pace to culminate in a definitive and climactic endgame, an experience unlike any other Total War title to date. Playing as one of 8 Legendary Lords across 4 iconic races from the world of Warhammer Fantasy Battles, players must succeed in performing a series of powerful arcane rituals in order to stabilise or disrupt The Great Vortex, while foiling the progress of the other races. Each Legendary Lord has a unique geographical starting position, and each race offers a distinctive new playstyle with unique campaign mechanics, narrative, methods of war, armies, monsters, Lores of Magic, legendary characters, and staggering new battlefield bombardment abilities. Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,69,66,3,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,577,80,15,20,"Strategy, Real-Time, Tactics",,T,"#14 Best PC Game of 2017
#32 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#15 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
nhl-2004,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/nhl-2004,EA Sports,EA Sports,22-Sep-03,PlayStation 2,"It's more physical than ever before, with new Bruise Control, an all-new fighting system, more realistic player collisions, and powerful visuals such as popping helmets and breaking glass. Total Control on the Ice: Total player control allows you to direct 2-button touch sensitive passes anywhere on the ice, call team strategies on the fly, and aggressively tie up opponents against the boards and in front of the net. Go Deep Into Dynasty Mode: Take on the role of GM for up to 20 seasons, drafting and trading players, negotiating contracts, and managing the financial bottom line of your franchise. Earn valuable experience points to upgrade your GM office and/or purchase improvements to staff and facilities, thus improving your team's on ice performance. All-New Elite Leagues: 39 new international teams from Germany's DEL, Sweden's Elitserien, and Finland's SM-Liga. Enhanced EA SPORTS Online: Compete in one-on-one or all-new on-line tournament games, and chat in-game with EA SPORTS Talk. New EA SPORTS Bio: Unlock special rewards in NHL 2004 by playing multiple titles, including Madden NFL 2004, NBA Live 2004, and much more. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,12,10,2,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,56,19,1,4,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Ice Hockey, Sim, Sim",112,E,"#14 Best PC Game of 2003
#45 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003"
zeus-master-of-olympus,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/zeus-master-of-olympus,Sierra Entertainment,Impressions Games,22-Oct-00,,"Recreate your favorite legends from Greek mythology as you build and rule beautiful city-states. Help Hercules defeat the Hydra, Odysseus win the Trojan War, or Jason retrieve the Golden Fleece. You'll make friends in high places, get involved in the affairs of immortals, and even meet Zeus himself. [Sierra Studios] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,23,21,2,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,92,11,1,0,"Strategy, General, General, Management, Government",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#18 Best PC Game of 2000
#33 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#26 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
hex-shards-of-fate,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hex-shards-of-fate,"Gameforge , Cryptozoic Entertainment","Cryptozoic Entertainment, Hex Entertainment",26-Jan-16,,A trading card MMO game.,87,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,6.3,mixed or average reviews,111,28,7,21,"Miscellaneous, Card Battle, Strategy, Turn-Based, Card Battle",,,"#16 Best PC Game of 2016
#60 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016"
world-of-warcraft-warlords-of-draenor,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/world-of-warcraft-warlords-of-draenor,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,13-Nov-14,,"To scrap with the greatest army Draenor has ever known, you will need your own forces and your own fortress. Build a mighty garrison: an enduring home base integrated seamlessly with the world, not a hiding place far from the tumult. Customize it with functional structures like farms, stables, armories, workshops and more. Lay down trade routes and unlock new quests, gear and pets to support your war for Draenor. Recruit stalwart followers to man your base, and send them to loot dungeons, fulfill missions, and craft items, even if you¡¯re offline. Tame a deadly realm, and build an unbreakable monument to victory. Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,49,47,2,0,4.1,generally unfavorable reviews,2010,162,46,196,"Role-Playing, Miscellaneous, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Board / Card Game, Fantasy",,T,"#10 Best PC Game of 2014
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#28 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war---dark-crusade,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war---dark-crusade,THQ,"Relic, Relic Entertainment",9-Oct-06,,"Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade is set in Games Workshop's world of Warhammer 40,000 - a dark, futuristic, fantasy universe where armies of technologically advanced warriors, fighting machines and hordes of implacable aliens wage constant war - and is traveled by millions worldwide. As a hybrid expansion, the game offers a complete standalone experience, allowing gamers to play as all seven races, including the all-new, mysterious Tau and the chilling Necron. Fans who own the entire Dawn of War series can look forward to new units across each of the five original races, expansive bonus content and the ability to play as any of the seven races in multiplayer. [THQ] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,34,33,1,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,403,63,6,6,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General",8,M,"#8 Best PC Game of 2006
#22 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#28 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
west-of-loathing,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/west-of-loathing,Asymmetric Publications,Asymmetric Publications,10-Aug-17,"Stadia, Switch",West of Loathing ¡ª a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.,87,generally favorable reviews,14,14,0,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,92,16,10,1,"Role-Playing, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#15 Best PC Game of 2017
#87 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017"
iconoclasts,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/iconoclasts,Bifrost Entertainment,"Joakim Sandberg, Konjak",23-Jan-18,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox One","Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.",87,generally favorable reviews,21,21,0,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,114,17,8,2,"Action, Action Adventure, Platformer, Open-World, , Metroidvania",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#12 Best PC Game of 2018
#89 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#84 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
commandos-2-men-of-courage,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/commandos-2-men-of-courage,Eidos Interactive,Pyro Studios,20-Sep-01,PlayStation 2,"A tactical action/strategy game set against the backdrop of WWII. Take control of an elite group of commandos who must venture deep into enemy territory and utilize their combined expertise to complete a series of mission-based objectives. Go covert into new environments based on authentic WWII locations: the heart of the third Reich, a northern European submarine installation, and the headquarters of the Japanese army. [Eidos Interactive] Collapse",87,generally favorable reviews,17,16,1,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,296,35,1,5,"Strategy, Real-Time, Military, General, Military",1,T,"#17 Best PC Game of 2001
#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
forza-horizon-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/forza-horizon-3,Microsoft Game Studios,Playground Games,27-Sep-16,Xbox One,"You¡¯re in charge of the Horizon Festival. Customize everything, hire and fire your friends, and explore Australia in over 350 of the world¡¯s greatest cars. Make your Horizon the ultimate celebration of cars, music, and freedom of the open road. How you get there is up to you. Drive through the vast desert and rocky canyons of the Outback to lush, wild rainforests, and to the sandy beaches and gleaming skyscrapers of Australia's Gold Coast. [Microsoft] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,12,12,0,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,467,64,11,38,"Racing, Simulation, Automobile",,E,"#17 Best PC Game of 2016
#39 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#79 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
tales-from-the-borderlands-episode-5---the-vault-of-the-traveler,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tales-from-the-borderlands-episode-5---the-vault-of-the-traveler,Telltale Games,Telltale Games,20-Oct-15,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One","In the final episode of the season, all hell is breaking loose. Jack is now in control of Helios' systems, and he is ready to reclaim his rightful place as king of Hyperion - with or without you. It's a mad dash to get out of the chaotic space station alive, as everyone scrambles to grab the final Gortys piece and high tail it back to Pandora. Can you guide our motley crew through perilous corporate dangers in hopes of getting some copious alien riches? Loyalties will be tested, secrets will be revealed, and explosions will be in large supply in this final chapter of Tales From The Borderlands. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,32,30,2,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,327,21,0,0,"Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#12 Best PC Game of 2015
#61 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
bastion,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/bastion,Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment,Supergiant Games,16-Aug-11,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One",Bastion is an action rpg form Supergiant Games.,86,generally favorable reviews,17,16,1,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,1627,323,62,15,"Action, Role-Playing, General, Action RPG, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#13 Best PC Game of 2011
#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011"
gone-home,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/gone-home,The Fullbright Company,The Fullbright Company,15-Aug-13,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","
The eldest daughter of the Greenbriar family returns after a year abroad. She expects her parents and sister to greet her. Instead she finds only a deserted house, filled with secrets. Where is everyone? And what's happened here?

Find out for yourself in Gone Home, a first-person game entirely about exploration, mystery and discovery.

The house is yours to explore as you see fit. Open any drawer or door to investigate what's inside. Piece together the mysteries from notes and clues woven into the house itself. Discover the story of a year in the life of the Greenbriar family. Dig deeper. Go home again. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,56,49,7,0,5.5,mixed or average reviews,2239,318,180,348,"Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Adventure, 3D, First-Person",No Online Multiplayer,,"#12 Best PC Game of 2013
#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
pac-man-championship-edition-dx-+,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/pac-man-championship-edition-dx-+,Namco Bandai Games,Namco Bandai Games,24-Sep-13,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","PAC-MAN CE DX + upgrades one of 2010's most celebrated downloadable titles with improved leaderboard functionality, in-game achievements and medals, as well as access to additional DLC mazes, music and graphics including classic DIG DUG and RALLY-X sprites. Players will chomp through bright neon mazes at blistering speeds in this modern update to the classic PAC-MAN gameplay. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,100,16,3,6,"Action, General, General, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#13 Best PC Game of 2013
#85 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
supreme-commander,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/supreme-commander,THQ,Gas Powered Games,20-Feb-07,Xbox 360,"For a millennium, three opposing forces of humanity--the Cybran Nation, the Aeon Illuminate and the United Earth Federation--have fought a bitter and bloody war over conflicting and unwavering systems of belief. There is no room for compromise. No room for mercy. No room for anything but the complete eradication of anyone with opposing belief systems. Labeled the Infinite War, this horrific conflict has shattered a once peaceful galaxy and only served to deepen the hatred and schisms between the three factions. Now, after centuries of struggle, the battle for supremacy has at long last reached a turning point. You are a Supreme Commander, and only you have the power to bring the Infinite War to an end once and for all. Set in the 37th century, Supreme Commander signals the next evolution in the RTS genre by being the first strategy game to deliver a truly strategic and tactical experience. [THQ] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,44,40,4,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,348,67,13,12,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General, Command",8,E10+,"#13 Best PC Game of 2007
#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#13 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
total-war-shogun-2---fall-of-the-samurai,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/total-war-shogun-2---fall-of-the-samurai,Sega,Creative Assembly,22-Mar-12,,"This massive-scale, stand-alone expansion to Total War: SHOGUN 2 offers a completely new experience to players. Six new playable clans, including those supporting a modern imperial Japan such as the Satsuma and those allied with the old Shogun like the Nagaoka, are now available. Three great foreign powers must also be dealt with: America, Britain and France all have a vested interest in Japan¡¯s future. How will you treat them? All this plays out across an expanded and improved campaign map, covering new island provinces in the far north and featuring all-new building and technology trees as well as brand new features such as railways and naval bombardments, seen for the first time in a Total War title. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,45,44,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,413,48,9,4,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Historic, General, Historic",,T,"#15 Best PC Game of 2012
#79 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#46 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
startopia,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/startopia,Eidos Interactive,Mucky Foot Productions,19-Jun-01,,Any "Futurama" fanatics out there need another hit of space humor? Rebuild and manage a giant 2001-esque space donut/station and attract a variety of alien species to it in a game that plays like the deep space version of "Dungeon Keeper.",86,generally favorable reviews,14,13,1,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,73,16,0,1,"Strategy, General, General, Management, Government",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#18 Best PC Game of 2001
#37 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001"
enemy-engaged-rah-66-comanche-versus-ka-52-hokum,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/enemy-engaged-rah-66-comanche-versus-ka-52-hokum,Empire Interactive,Razorworks,31-Jul-00,,"Here's your chance to fly two of the deadliest next-gen attack helicopters -- the U.S. Army's RAH-66 Comanche gunship, a stealth helicopter with a radar signature 1/600th that of a Hellfire missile ... or the Russian-built counterpart, the twin-rotored death-deliverer -- the KA-52 Hokum-B. [Empire Interactive] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,11,10,1,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,19,6,0,0,"Simulation, Flight, Helicopter, Helicopter, Combat, Civilian",16,T,"#19 Best PC Game of 2000
#52 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#61 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
fallout-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fallout-2,Interplay,Black Isle Studios,29-Oct-98,,"It's been 80 long years since your ancestor trod across the wastelands. As you search for the Garden of Eden Creation Kit to save your primitive village, your path is strewn with crippling radiation, megalomaniac mutants, and a relentless stream of lies, deceit, and treachery. You begin to wonder if anyone really stands to gain anything from this brave new world. [Interplay] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,15,14,1,0,9.1,universal acclaim,1627,161,10,4,"Role-Playing, First-Person, First-Person, PC-style RPG, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#9 Best PC Game of 1998
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 1998
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 1998"
oddworld-abes-oddysee---new-n-tasty,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/oddworld-abes-oddysee---new-n-tasty,Oddworld Inhabitants,Just Add Water,25-Feb-15,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Wii U, Xbox One","
Rescue your fellow meat factory slaves in this nostalgic, classic platformer with the latest immersive graphics and design.

Find your destiny

Once a happy floor waxer in Oddworld's biggest meat processing plant, Abe stumbled across his boss's secret plan to turn the factory's slave labour force into the latest in the RuptureFarms Tasty Treats line of novelty meat snacks.

Abe now has to save his own skin from the grinders even if simply escaping the flesh farm is only the start of his Oddysee. Trigger-happy hunting parties, carnivorous sacred beasts, ancient temple traps and even a return to his former workplace await Abe on his journey to discover his people's heritage. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,13,12,1,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,196,12,3,5,"Action, Platformer, Platformer, 2D, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#13 Best PC Game of 2015
#86 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
final-fantasy-xiv-heavensward,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/final-fantasy-xiv-heavensward,Square Enix,Square Enix,23-Jun-15,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4",The Warriors of Light travel now to Ishgard a city-state mired in a 1000-year conflict with the dragons of the Dravanian Horde. Can our heroes reveal the ancient truths buried in Ishgard¡¯s bloody history and help bring an end to the Dragonsong War? Can the Warriors of Light cast off the shadows that darken the realm? Collapse,86,generally favorable reviews,14,14,0,0,9.1,universal acclaim,968,47,8,8,"Massively Multiplayer Online, Fantasy, Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer",,T,"#14 Best PC Game of 2015
#48 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#58 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
football-manager-2013,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/football-manager-2013,Sega,Sports Interactive,1-Nov-12,,Football Manager 2013 brings 900-plus new and enhanced features to the Football Manager series.,86,generally favorable reviews,37,35,2,0,6.9,mixed or average reviews,268,19,12,19,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Management, Management",,,"#16 Best PC Game of 2012
#87 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012"
out-of-the-park-baseball-14,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/out-of-the-park-baseball-14,Out Of The Park Developments,Out Of The Park Developments,15-Apr-13,,"You'll love our 2013 roster set, which features not only up-to-date Opening Day rosters for all major league teams but also thousands of individually-rated players for all minor leagues and hundreds of players from the 2013 first-year player draft class. Major league player ratings are officially based on Baseball Prospectus' PECOTA projection system, which has proven to be the most accurate player stats projection system on the market!

The 2013 season will have plenty of drama in store. Will Mike Trout be able to improve upon his already legendary rookie season? Will Washington with a healthy Stephen Strasburg and a more experienced Bryce Harper dominate the AL East? Will Toronto's all-in approach pay off? How will the AL West welcome Houston? Play OOTP 14 and find out! Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,8,7,1,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,65,25,2,2,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Baseball, Management, Management, Sim",1,,#14 Best PC Game of 2013
the-witcher-enhanced-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-witcher-enhanced-edition,"Atari , Atari SA",CD Projekt Red Studio,16-Sep-08,,"Assume the role of The Witcher, Geralt, a legendary monster slayer caught in a web of intrigue as he battles forces vying for control of the world. Make difficult decisions and live with the consequences in a game that will immerse you in an extraordinary tale like no other. The Witcher shatters the line between good and evil in a world where moral ambiguity reigns. The Witcher emphasizes story and character development in a vibrant world while incorporating tactically-deep real-time combat like no game before it. [Atari] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,30,29,1,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,3230,283,94,68,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#10 Best PC Game of 2008
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
borderlands-the-secret-armory-of-general-knoxx,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/borderlands-the-secret-armory-of-general-knoxx,2K Games,Gearbox Software,25-Feb-10,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","(Downloadable Content) Borderlands goes to ELEVEN! You may have seen some games raise their level cap by 5, or maybe even 10, but with The Crimson Lance Assassination Squads wreaking havoc and Crawmerax the Invincible being all invulnerable and stuff we knew you'd need more than just 10. And that's why Borderlands goes to ELEVEN! The Secret Armory of General Knoxx is an add-on pack for Borderlands that adds new guns, new Class Mods, new vehicles, new missions, new enemy types, and increases the level cap to 61. [Xbox.com] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,110,7,4,1,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",,M,#9 Best PC Game of 2010
call-of-duty-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/call-of-duty-2,Activision,Infinity Ward,25-Oct-05,Xbox 360,"Call of Duty 2 lets players experience four individual soldier stories as they overcome insurmountable odds in multiple campaigns. Players have the freedom to follow each of the four storylines through for the ultimate character-driven experience, or they can engage in the historic battles chronologically for quick hitting action. Infinity Ward has also expanded the scope of combat to deliver a truly realistic battlefield experience. Squads now have the freedom to take on a variety of mission objectives, on expansive battlefields that allow for multiple paths and the ability to utilize actual combat tactics like outflanking and fire and maneuver capabilities. Call of Duty 2's new engine and A.I. technology set the stage for authentic squad combat and astonishing action. Concealment can be key as battlefield smoke or even deployed smoke grenades cloud visibility. Weather effects such as the dusty sandstorms of North Africa and whiteout blizzard conditions of Russia, for example, will keep soldiers glued to their bunkers. The team has also employed a state-of-the-art Battle Chatter System that brings the action to life as squad-mates bark out context-sensitive updates in real-time to players through an advanced A.I. system. [Activision] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,64,62,2,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,1154,135,37,18,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Historic, Historic, Arcade",64,T,"#12 Best PC Game of 2005
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#28 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
astebreed,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/astebreed,"Active Gaming Media Inc. , Active Gaming Media",Edelweiss,30-May-14,"PlayStation 4, Switch",Climb into the pilot's seat of an otherworldly war machine and take down a genocidal alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.,86,generally favorable reviews,14,14,0,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,128,14,2,2,"Action, Shooter, Scrolling, Shoot-'Em-Up, Vertical, Horizontal",No Online Multiplayer,,#11 Best PC Game of 2014
return-to-monkey-island,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/return-to-monkey-island,Devolver Digital,Terrible Toybox,19-Sep-22,"PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Announcing Return to Monkey Island, the long-awaited follow-up to the legendary Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge by Ron Gilbert's Terrible Toybox in collaboration with Devolver Digital and Lucasfilm Games, coming 2022.",86,generally favorable reviews,53,49,4,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,216,53,19,26,"Adventure, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#22 Best PC Game of 2022
#23 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
monster-hunter-rise-sunbreak,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/monster-hunter-rise-sunbreak,Capcom,Capcom,30-Jun-22,Switch,"Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is an expansion to the original Monster Hunter Rise. Featuring improved gameplay and nimble-feeling additions to combat mechanics, unique new monsters and hunting locales, and a new difficulty level in the form of Master Rank quests. As the hunter who saved Kamura from calamity, you must now journey to the far-off reaches of Elgado, an outpost near a Kingdom beset by a sinister new nemesis¡ªthe elder dragon Malzeno! Kamura Village is finally at peace, having fought off an onslaught of monsters attacks known as the Rampage. That hard-earned peace is disrupted by the unexpected appearance of the wolf-like monster Lunagaron in the Shrine Ruins. In the Shrine Ruins, the hunter meets Fiorayne, a knight of the Royal Order. Fiorayne asks for the hunter's help in investigating why monsters from the Kingdom are becoming violently aggressive and invading other territories, including Kamura. United in mission, they set off for the far-off outpost of Elgado. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,46,43,3,0,3.6,generally unfavorable reviews,145,17,1,3,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",,,"#23 Best PC Game of 2022
#91 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
ground-control,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/ground-control,Sierra Entertainment,Massive Entertainment,1-Jun-00,PlayStation 2,"Two political factions have gone to war over a distant world and the secrets it holds in Ground Control, a visually stunning and frenetically paced action/real-time strategy game from Sierra Studios and Massive Entertainment. [Sierra Studios]",86,generally favorable reviews,26,25,1,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,48,10,1,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General, Tactics",8,T,"#20 Best PC Game of 2000
#39 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#22 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
a-space-for-the-unbound,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/a-space-for-the-unbound,"PQube , Toge Productions , Chorus Worldwide",Mojiken Studio,19-Jan-23,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","
A Space For The Unbound is a slice-of-life adventure game with beautiful pixel art set in the late 90s rural Indonesia that tells a story about overcoming anxiety, depression, and the relationship between a boy and a girl with supernatural powers.

Follow two high school sweethearts, Atma and Raya, on a journey of self-discovery at the end of their high school years. When a mysteriously supernatural power is suddenly unleashed threatening their existence, they must explore and investigate their town to uncover hidden secrets, face the end of the world, and perhaps learn more about each other. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,13,13,0,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,19,4,0,1,"Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#3 Best PC Game of 2023
#21 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023"
kentucky-route-zero,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/kentucky-route-zero,Cardboard Computer,Cardboard Computer,22-Feb-13,,"Kentucky Route Zero is a magical realistic adventure game about a secret highway in the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it.",86,generally favorable reviews,10,9,1,0,7,mixed or average reviews,67,6,3,9,"Adventure, General, General",No Online Multiplayer,,#15 Best PC Game of 2013
rise-of-the-tomb-raider,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rise-of-the-tomb-raider,Square Enix,"Crystal Dynamics, Nixxes Software",28-Jan-16,"Stadia, Xbox 360, Xbox One","After uncovering an ancient mystery, Lara Croft embarks on a journey throughout the most treacherous and remote regions of the world to find the secret of immortality. Forming powerful new alliances and relying on her intellect and survival skills, Lara will ultimately embrace her fate as the Tomb Raider. Featuring epic, high-octane action moments set in the most beautifully hostile environments on earth, Rise of the Tomb Raider delivers a cinematic survival action adventure where you will join Lara Croft on her first tomb raiding expedition and witness the rise of an icon. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,45,44,1,0,8,generally favorable reviews,2003,204,75,26,"Action Adventure, General, Linear",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#18 Best PC Game of 2016
#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#58 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
total-war-warhammer,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/total-war-warhammer,"SegaSoft , Sega",Creative Assembly,24-May-16,,"In an era of ceaseless conquest, a myriad warriors clash in epic battles as entire races wage war on one another, each led by a notorious hero seeking dominion over the world. All at your command. The courageous Karl Franz marshals the men of the Empire, looking to unite the fractured elector counts under a banner of strength against their common foes. Hungry for the vicious brutality of combat, the Greenskins flock to the tribe of Grimgor Ironhide; Orcs and Goblins alike filled with an insatiable thirst for carnage. High King Thorgrim helms the stoic Dwarfs forth from their mountain strongholds, marching to right the serious injustices wrought upon them over the millennia. Yet the motives of the Vampire Counts under Mannfred von Carstein are shrouded in murderous secrecy, his armies raised from the decrepit ranks of the dead. And while the Old World is torn by betrayal, war and the unleashing of unfathomable power, a rising threat still whispers in the winds from the north. The fabric of reality itself begins to rend and buckle. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,77,72,5,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,828,101,38,30,"Strategy, Turn-Based, General",,T,"#19 Best PC Game of 2016
#29 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#26 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
resident-evil-5,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/resident-evil-5,Capcom,Capcom,15-Sep-09,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One","In Resident Evil 5, returning hero Chris Redfield is sent to Africa to investigate a biological weapon that is transforming the populace into aggressive and disturbing creatures. Joined by another local BSAA agent, Sheva Alomar, the two must work together to solve the truth behind the frightening turn of events. Featuring a revolutionary new co-op mode of gameplay, Resident Evil 5 will let players experience fear together as terror moves out of the shadows and into the light of day. The PC version of Resident Evil 5 features online play for co-operative play sessions over the internet and will also take advantage of NVIDIA¡¯s new GeForce 3D Vision technology (wireless 3D Vision glasses sold separately). [Capcom] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,30,29,1,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,1056,88,51,37,"Action Adventure, Horror, Horror, Survival",4,M,"#12 Best PC Game of 2009
#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
saints-row-iv,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/saints-row-iv,Deep Silver,Volition Inc.,19-Aug-13,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Saints Row IV is an open world game that continues the story of the Third Street Saints by elevating their status to the highest level - the leaders of the free world. After a catastrophic alien invasion occurs where the aliens trasnport the Saints to a bizarro-Steelport simulation, you must fight to free humanity from alien grandaddy Zinyak's mental grasp by ultiziling gargantuan superpowers. Escape the simulation that's trapped the Saints crew, or die trying. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,45,42,3,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,1942,218,99,70,"Action Adventure, Modern, Modern, Open-World",,M,"#16 Best PC Game of 2013
#21 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
monster-hunter-rise,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/monster-hunter-rise,Capcom,Capcom,12-Jan-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Rise to the challenge and join the hunt! In Monster Hunter Rise on PC, the latest installment in the award-winning and top-selling Monster Hunter series, you¡¯ll become a hunter, explore brand new maps and use a variety of weapons to take down fearsome monsters as part of an all-new storyline.",86,generally favorable reviews,43,41,2,0,2.6,generally unfavorable reviews,312,22,9,19,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",4,,"#24 Best PC Game of 2022
#50 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade,Square Enix,Square Enix,16-Dec-21,PlayStation 5,"FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE takes advantage of the latest generation hardware and includes a wealth of graphical, gameplay and system enhancements for the PS5:
* Immerse yourself in the city of Midgar like never before, with improved textures, lighting, and background environments. Players can switch between two game modes:
* ""Graphics Mode"" prioritizes 4K high-resolution graphics
* ""Performance Mode"" prioritizes smooth action at 60 frames per second
* Capture and share your memorable moments from the game with a fully customizable ""Photo Mode""
* Enjoy immersive battles by using the DualSense wireless controller, with its haptic feedback integration, and enjoy dynamic bike racing with its adaptive triggers.
* New difficulty settings for 'Classic Mode' provide new ways to play
* Jump into the action faster with optimized loading times

As well as introducing many exciting new enhancements, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE also includes a brand-new episode featuring Yuffie as the main character. In this new adventure, play as ninja Yuffie Kisaragi as she infiltrates the shadowy Shinra Corporation to steal a powerful materia and restore glory to her homeland. Play alongside new characters and enjoy an expanded gameplay experience featuring multiple new combat and gameplay additions, bringing a new perspective to the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE story that cannot be missed. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,22,22,0,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,716,109,21,77,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#11 Best PC Game of 2021
#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
everquest-omens-of-war,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/everquest-omens-of-war,Sony Online Entertainment,Sony Online Entertainment,13-Sep-04,,"Follow the Wayfarers Brotherhood to the war-ravaged Realm of Discord to help end the tyrannical ways of the Muramites once and for all. Mata Muram, the leader of the Muramites, is rumored to be building the ultimate invading army. It's up to you to thwart his plans. Experience EverQuest: Omens of War and the twisted lands of a realm where war is persistent and death is constant. Face the fear of the Battlegrounds of Discord. Explore the shattered landscapes of the Discordant Plateau. Then take your fury to a landscape that teems with Muramites preparing to invade not just Norrath, but countless innocent worlds. Adventure solo, or in groups and raids to complete ""epic quests"" and earn prestigious weapons. [Sony Online Entertainment] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,8,generally favorable reviews,9,0,0,0,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,#17 Best PC Game of 2004
steel-beasts,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/steel-beasts,Shrapnel Games,eSim Games,24-Sep-00,,"More than just another modern tank simulation. This design effort goes further than any before it to accurately model real-world conditions and tactics -- but in a way as to not overwhelm the novice, would-be tanker with a zillion key combinations and an overwhelming interface. [Shrapnel Games]",86,generally favorable reviews,13,13,0,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,21,8,0,1,"Simulation, Tank, Tank, Vehicle, Combat",18,T,"#21 Best PC Game of 2000
#45 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#58 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
total-annihilation,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/total-annihilation,Humongous Entertainment,Cavedog Entertainment,27-Sep-97,,"Long ago, the galaxy had known peace. Paradise was ruled with the hand of science, and the hand was that of the galactic governing body known as the Core. Ironically, it was the Core's ultimate victory, the victory over death itself, that brought about the downfall of its paradise and started the war that would decimate a million worlds. The immortality process, known as ""patterning,"" involved the electronic duplication of brain matrices, allowing the transfer of consciousness into durable machines. Effectively it meant immortality, and the Core decreed the process mandatory for all citizens in order to ensure their safety. However, there were many citizens unwilling to toss aside their bodies so casually, many indeed who regarded patterning as an atrocity. They fled to the outer edges of the galaxy, forming a resistance movement that became known as the Arm. War began, though it was never officially declared by either side. The Arm developed high-powered combat suits for its armies, while the Core transferred the minds of its soldiers directly into similarly deadly machines. The Core duplicated its finest warriors thousands of times over. The Arm countered with a massive cloning program. The war raged on for more than 4,000 years, consuming the resources of an entire galaxy and leaving it a scorched wasteland. [Cavedog Entertainment] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,10,9,1,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,218,42,3,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General, Command",10,T,"#6 Best PC Game of 1997
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 1997
#8 Most Shared PC Game of 1997"
need-for-speed-hot-pursuit,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit,Electronic Arts,Criterion Games,16-Nov-10,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Need for Speed Hot Pursuit players will experience the thrill of the chase and the rush of the escape as they play through full careers as both a cop and a racer ¨C solo or connected. The blistering speeds, brutal busts and heart-stopping getaways are all connected via Need for Speed Autolog. This network not only connects friends for epic head-to head pursuits and races, but also enables players to compare performances and stats, thereby setting the stage for the ultimate in friendly competition. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,14,13,1,0,7,mixed or average reviews,840,77,39,63,"Driving, Racing, Arcade, Arcade, Automobile",,E10+,"#10 Best PC Game of 2010
#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#12 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
fifa-soccer-13,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fifa-soccer-13,EA Sports,Electronic Arts,25-Sep-12,"3DS, iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360","Artificial intelligence infuses players with the ability to analyse space, work harder and smarter to break down the defence, and think two plays ahead. Players make runs that pull defenders out of position and open up passing channels for temmates, and curve, or alter runs to capitalize on openings as they occur. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,6.7,mixed or average reviews,339,17,10,20,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Sim, Sim",,E,"#17 Best PC Game of 2012
#93 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#85 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
sid-meiers-civilization-iv-beyond-the-sword,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sid-meiers-civilization-iv-beyond-the-sword,2K Games,Firaxis Games,23-Jul-07,,"Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV and focuses on the late-game time periods after the invention of gunpowder and delivers 12 challenging and decidedly different scenarios created by the development team at Firaxis Games, as well as members of the Civilization Fan Community. Firaxis Games delivers a massive increase in new units, buildings, and technologies to the epic game with additional focus on the late-game time periods. The expansion pack includes ten new civilizations, such as Portugal, Babylon and Netherlands and their associated unique units and buildings. Sixteen new civilization leaders including leaders for the ten new civilizations, as well as additional leaders for existing civilizations. A new gameplay feature allows players to create corporations and spread them throughout the world. Each corporation provides benefits in exchange for certain resources. Now available much earlier in the game, an espionage feature offers players many new ways to spy on opponents, stir citizen unrest and defend their government's secrets. New random events such as natural disasters, pleas for help, or demands from their citizens will challenge players to overcome obstacles in order for their civilizations to prosper. Five new wonders await discovery including the Statue of Zeus, Cristo Redentor, Shwedagon Paya, the Mausoleum of Maussollos, and the Moai Statues. Winning the race to Alpha Centauri now requires more strategic planning and tactical decision making. Apostolic Palace: The United Nations becomes available earlier in the game, providing a way for players to win a diplomatic victory earlier. New resolutions will also be added which will expand the available diplomatic options. Advanced Starts: A major fan request, this new feature enables players to ""buy"" components of a custom-tailored empire and begin play in the later part of the game, allowing them to experience many of the new features of the expansion pack in a shorter amount of time. Enhanced AI: The AI has received many enhancements, making it tougher to beat on the higher difficulty levels. [2K Games] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,28,26,2,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,208,28,5,0,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Historic, Historic, 4X",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#14 Best PC Game of 2007
#48 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#87 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
the-sims-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-sims-3,Electronic Arts,The Sims Studio,2-Jun-09,"3DS, iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Create lifelike Sims with a unique personality and take them anywhere in the neighborhood. The powerful Create-a-Sim tool allows you to create Sims that are more realistic than ever. Select from dozens of personality traits such as brave, artistic, kleptomaniac, clumsy, paranoid and romantic. With Create-a-Sim, you can create a limitless number of truly unique Sims. The Sims 3 allows for infinite possibilities to design the interior and exterior of your Sims¡¯ surroundings using the Create-a-style feature. Enjoy the challenge of short and long-term goals and then reap the rewards! Based on personality traits, skills and career choices, your Sims have Wishes that provide constant fun challenges and so many things to do and achieve. You have the ultimate freedom to choose whether to fulfill their destiny, giving them lifetime happiness and rewards or not! Register your copy of The Sims 3 for PC and Mac at www.TheSims3.com to enjoy the robust online and community features unique to your game including an all-new town called Riverview that you can download for no additional charge once you register. You will also gain access to 1,000 SimPoints to purchase items from The Sims 3 Store including exclusive outfits, hairstyles, furniture, home d¨¦cor, and architectural items to customize your Sims appearance and houses in all-new ways. Visit The Store each month for new, never-seen-before themed items. Additionally, be the director of your Sims¡¯ movies by capturing clips during your gameplay, visiting the official site, and editing the soundtrack, story, and transitions, then share it with the world! These easily accessible tools inspire creativity and allow you to share your masterpieces with your friends and other players on The Sims 3 official website, personal blogs, or any social media network. See what you can create with The Sims 3. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,75,74,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,1221,139,47,41,"Simulation, Miscellaneous, Virtual Life, Virtual, Virtual Life",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#13 Best PC Game of 2009
#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
freedom-force-vs-the-3rd-reich,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/freedom-force-vs-the-3rd-reich,Sierra Entertainment,Irrational Games,8-Mar-05,,"Freedom is threatened yet again and only Minute Man and his heroic Freedom Force can save the day in the follow up to one of the most critically acclaimed games of 2002. Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich brings dynamic storytelling, fast-paced tactical role-play, and larger-than-life characters from the comic book pages to the computer screen. In this title, the league of heroes must travel back in time to defeat Blitzkrieg, defender of the Reich and his homicidal henchmen. With action spanning from the blasted battlefields of World War II to the dazzling depths of distant dimensions, Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich will give Freedom Fans more than they can handle. [Digital Jesters] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,40,37,3,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,62,7,1,3,"Role-Playing, PC-style RPG, PC-style RPG, Western-Style",4,T,"#13 Best PC Game of 2005
#88 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#55 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
death-stranding,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/death-stranding,505 Games,Kojima Productions,14-Jul-20,PlayStation 4,"Besieged by death's tide at every turn. Sam Bridges must brave a world utterly transformed by the Death Stranding. Carrying the stranded remnants of the future in his hands, Sam embarks on a journey to reunite the shattered world one step at a time. What is the mystery of the Death Stranding? What will Sam discover on the road ahead? A genre defining gameplay experience holds these answers and more. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,54,46,8,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,2244,466,54,145,"Action, Action Adventure, General, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#16 Best PC Game of 2020
#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
yakuza-0,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/yakuza-0,Sega,Ryu ga Gotoku Studios,1-Aug-18,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","
Tokyo 1988. Getting rich is easy, the women are beautiful, and everyone wants in on the action. It's time to become Yakuza.

The glitz, glamour, and unbridled decadence of the 80s are back in Yakuza 0!
Fight like hell through Tokyo and Osaka with protagonist Kazuma Kiryu and series regular Goro Majima. Play as Kazuma Kiryu and discover how he finds himself in a world of trouble when a simple debt collection goes wrong and his mark winds up murdered. Then, step into the silver-toed shoes of Goro Majima and explore his ""normal"" life as the proprietor of a cabaret club.

Switch between three different fighting styles instantaneously and beat up all manner of goons, thugs, hoodlums, and lowlifes. Take combat up a notch by using environmental objects such as bicycles, sign posts, and car doors for bone-crunching combos and savage take-downs.

Fighting is not the only way to kill time in 1988's Japan: from discos and hostess clubs to classic SEGA arcades, there are tons of distractions to pursue in the richly detailed, neon-lit world. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,23,22,1,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,452,83,6,9,"Action Adventure, Open-World",4,M,"#13 Best PC Game of 2018
#36 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#54 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
the-binding-of-isaac-rebirth,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-binding-of-isaac-rebirth,Nicalis,Nicalis,4-Nov-14,"3DS, iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox One","Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with emphatic Roguelike elements. Following Isaac on his journey gamers discover bizarre treasures that change Isaac¡¯s form giving him extra-human abilities and enabling him to fend off droves of mysterious creatures, learn secrets and scrap his way to safety. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,10,9,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,866,136,13,11,"Horror, Horror, Action, Action Adventure, Shooter, Survival, Shoot-'Em-Up, Top-Down",No Online Multiplayer,,"#12 Best PC Game of 2014
#39 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#55 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
tribes-ascend,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tribes-ascend,Hi-Rez Studios,Hi-Rez Studios,12-Apr-12,,"Tribes: Ascend is a new generation of the online multiplayer shooter, incorporating classic Tribes elements such as fast-paced jetpack enabled combat, skiing, and vehicles, combined with teamwork and strategy.",86,generally favorable reviews,30,29,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,594,146,13,23,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",,T,"#18 Best PC Game of 2012
#35 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012"
titanfall,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/titanfall,Electronic Arts,Respawn Entertainment,11-Mar-14,"Xbox 360, Xbox One","Crafted by one of the co-creators of Call of Duty and other key developers behind the Call of Duty franchise, Titanfall, with its advanced combat techniques, gives you the freedom to fight your way as both elite assault Pilot and fast, heavily armored Titan. The experience combines fast-paced multiplayer action with the dramatically charged moments of a cinematic universe. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,29,28,1,0,6.3,mixed or average reviews,1785,189,142,135,"Shooter, Sci-Fi, Miscellaneous, General, Action, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Arcade",12,M,"#13 Best PC Game of 2014
#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#37 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
rayman-origins,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rayman-origins,Ubisoft,UBlart Montpellier,29-Mar-12,"3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360","Rayman Origins is a comic adventure set in a lush 2D world brimming with unexpected secrets and outlandish enemies. The Glade of Dreams is overrun by the ""nefurrious"" Darktoons. The Fairy Council seeks Rayman's help to save the day. Rayman receives the aid of his best friend Globox as well as two crafty wizards, the Teensies. Together the world's most hilarious team of heroes sets out to restore peace to the Glade before their beloved home is destroyed. Rayman Origins supports four-player jump-in-and-jump-out co-op gameplay. The game offers a massive universe to explore, with more than 100 characters, 12 unique worlds, and more than 60 levels of platforming gameplay designed for all ages and play styles. Unlock new abilities and moves as you progress through the game. All members of your team will discover new unique abilities, including swimming, diving, slapping, and the sensational ""HarilyCopter."" Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,11,11,0,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,451,61,5,8,"Action, Platformer, Platformer, 2D, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#19 Best PC Game of 2012
#70 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#56 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
gears-of-war-4,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/gears-of-war-4,Microsoft Game Studios,The Coalition,11-Oct-16,Xbox One,"After narrowly escaping an attack on their village, JD Fenix and his friends, Kait and Del, must rescue the ones they love and discover the source of a monstrous new enemy. Team up with four others and battle wave after wave of increasingly difficult enemies by choosing your combat class, leveling up your skills and deploying fortifications anywhere on the map. Compete online in new and favorite game types, all at 60fps on dedicated servers. A new visible ranking system means fairer matchmaking for social, competitive and professional players alike. Redefined Cover Gameplay: New weapons, close-cover combat moves and combat-knife executions turn each piece of cover into an offensive opportunity. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,22,20,2,0,6.8,mixed or average reviews,536,48,18,26,"Action, Shooter, Third-Person, Arcade",,M,"#20 Best PC Game of 2016
#46 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#65 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
valfaris,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/valfaris,"Big Sugar Films , Big Sugar",Steel Mantis,10-Oct-19,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.",86,generally favorable reviews,12,11,1,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,68,15,5,1,"Action, Platformer, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,M,#16 Best PC Game of 2019
panzer-corps-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/panzer-corps-2,Slitherine,Flashback Games,19-Mar-20,,"Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.",86,generally favorable reviews,14,14,0,0,5.9,mixed or average reviews,43,7,0,9,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactics",,,#17 Best PC Game of 2020
her-story,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/her-story,Sam Barlow,Sam Barlow,24-Jun-15,iPhone/iPad,"Her Story is the new game from Sam Barlow, creator of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories and Aisle. A crime fiction game with non-linear storytelling, Her Story revolves around a police database full of live action video footage. It stars Viva Seifert, actress and one half of the band Joe Gideon and the Shark. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,50,47,2,1,6.2,mixed or average reviews,478,39,26,23,"Adventure, General, Visual Novel",No Online Multiplayer,,"#15 Best PC Game of 2015
#39 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#51 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
starcraft-ii-heart-of-the-swarm,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/starcraft-ii-heart-of-the-swarm,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,12-Mar-13,,"StarCraft II continues the epic saga of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg. These three distinct and powerful races clash once again in the fast-paced real-time strategy sequel to the legendary original, StarCraft. Legions of veteran, upgraded, and brand-new unit types do battle across the galaxy, as each faction struggles for survival. Featuring a unique single-player campaign that picks up where StarCraft: Brood War left off, StarCraft II presents a cast of new heroes and familiar faces in an edgy sci-fi story filled with adventure and intrigue. In addition, Blizzard again offers unparalleled online play through Battle.net, the company's world-renowned gaming service, with several enhancements and new features to make StarCraft II the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game. Features fast-paced, hard-hitting, tightly balanced competitive real-time strategy gameplay that recaptures and improves on the magic of the original game. New units and gameplay mechanics further distinguish each race. Vibrant new 3D-graphics engine with support for dazzling visual effects and massive unit and army sizes. Full map-making and scripting tools to give players incredible freedom in customizing and personalizing their gameplay experience. [Blizzard] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,68,66,1,1,8,generally favorable reviews,1632,180,64,51,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Command",,T,"#17 Best PC Game of 2013
#33 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#53 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
dishonored-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dishonored-2,Bethesda Softworks,Arkane Studios,10-Nov-16,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","Dishonored 2 takes your protagonist, Corvo Attano or Emily Kaldwin, to the coastal city of Karnaca where the choices you make will have significant impact on the world.",86,generally favorable reviews,40,35,5,0,8,generally favorable reviews,1729,297,37,52,"Action Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#21 Best PC Game of 2016
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#50 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
mass-effect-2-lair-of-the-shadow-broker,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/mass-effect-2-lair-of-the-shadow-broker,Electronic Arts,BioWare,7-Sep-10,Xbox 360,"Liara T'Soni is tracking down the mysterious Shadow Broker, and no one is safe. She'll do anything to recover the man the Broker kidnapped... and the Shadow Broker's agents will do anything to stop her. Team up with Liara and chase clues from the luxurious heights of Illium to the Shadow Broker's own secret lair. Adds the Shadow Broker intel center, new research, and five new achievements and the chance to continue a relationship with Liara. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,11,10,1,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,273,18,2,0,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",,M,"#11 Best PC Game of 2010
#75 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#75 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
lego-star-wars-ii-the-original-trilogy,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/lego-star-wars-ii-the-original-trilogy,LucasArts,Traveller's Tales,12-Sep-06,"PlayStation 2, Xbox 360","LEGO Star Wars II takes the fun and customization ability of the LEGO play pattern and combines it with the epic story, characters and action from the revolutionary Star Wars: Episodes IV, V and VI. With a unique tongue-in-cheek take on the Original Trilogy, LEGO Star Wars II lets you build and battle your way through your favorite film moments. From Darth Vader's pursuit of Princess Leia aboard her Blockade Runner to Luke's final confrontation with Emperor Palpatine. For the first time ever, characters can get in and out of vehicles, as well as ride creatures. Because it's LEGO style, you can also mix and match the body parts of more than 50 playable characters to create one of millions of possible LEGO Star Wars heroes. And on PS2, Xbox and Windows platforms, a game save from the first LEGO Star Wars can unlock another 50-plus additional characters for Free Play mode -- that's more than 100 total characters. Other exciting additions include free-roaming vehicle levels, the ability to switch ships at will in Free Play mode, cool new character-specific attacks and maneuvers, playable mini-kit vehicles, an adaptive difficulty option and more. [LucasArts] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,20,20,0,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,119,13,1,0,"Action Adventure, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General",12,E10+,"#9 Best PC Game of 2006
#70 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#45 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
dungeon-siege,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dungeon-siege,Microsoft Game Studios,Gas Powered Games,31-Mar-02,,"Dungeon Siege combines the immersive elements of a role-playing game with over-the-top intensity and non-stop action. Dungeon Siege plunges you into a continuous 3D fantasy world where you face off against an army of evil that has been unleashed. You begin as a humble farmer, and as you travel through the world and gain new skills, you can gather a party of up to eight characters to aid you. Dungeon Siege impels the player into one over-the-top battle after the other as the storyline unfolds and a larger plot begins to reveal itself. A world of adventure where you can explore sprawling landscapes in a seamlessly unfolding story awaits. [Microsoft] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,29,26,3,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,281,28,9,4,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#21 Best PC Game of 2002
#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
crysis-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/crysis-2,EA Games,Crytek,22-Mar-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","First-person shooter Crysis returns powered by CryEngline 3 and is coming to PS3 and Xbox 360, as well as the PC.",86,generally favorable reviews,42,39,3,0,7,mixed or average reviews,2059,230,142,123,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",,M,"#14 Best PC Game of 2011
#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#45 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
mass-effect-legendary-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/mass-effect-legendary-edition,Electronic Arts,BioWare,14-May-21,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","For many months now, our team at BioWare has been hard at work updating the textures, shaders, models, effects and technical features of three enormous games. Our goal was not to remake or reimagine the original games, but to modernize the experience so that fans and new players can experience the original work in its best possible form. It's been amazing to see the adventures of Commander Shepard take on new life in super-sharp resolution, faster framerates, and beautiful visual enhancements.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition will include single-player base content and DLC from Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3, plus promo weapons, armors, and packs - all remastered and optimized for 4k Ultra HD. It will be available in Spring 2021 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC, with forward compatibility and targeted enhancements on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,28,28,0,0,6.3,mixed or average reviews,478,83,23,89,"Miscellaneous, Compilation",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#12 Best PC Game of 2021
#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2,Activision,Infinity Ward,10-Nov-09,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. An entirely new gameplay mode which supports 2-player co-operative play online that is unique from the single player story campaign. Special Ops pits players into a gauntlet of time-trial and objective-based missions. Rank-up as players unlock new Special Ops missions, each more difficult. Missions include highlights from the single player campaign, fan favorites from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and all new, exclusive missions. Setting a new bar for online multiplayer, Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer delivers new capabilities, customization, gamestates and modes, including: Create-a-Class Evolved. Secondary Weapons - Machine Pistols, Shotguns, Handguns, Launchers. Riot Shields. Equipment - Throwing Knives, Blast Shield, Tactical Insertion. Perk Upgrades. Bling (Dual Attachments). Customizable Killstreaks - AC130, Sentry Gun, Predator Missile, Counter-UAV, Care Package. Accolades (Post match reports). [Activision] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,40,36,4,0,4.7,generally unfavorable reviews,7375,414,188,849,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Modern, Arcade",18,M,"#14 Best PC Game of 2009
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#32 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
the-secret-of-monkey-island-special-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-secret-of-monkey-island-special-edition,LucasArts,LucasArts,15-Jul-09,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","As ye venture out onto the docks of Melee Island, there'll be a shock to yer system the likes of which you've never seen. The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition gives you the world you remember, yet it be shown to ya like only yer imagination could. It seems Guybrush Threepwood, a young lad wantin' to be a bloodthirsty pirate is back to relive his hunt fo the fabled riches of Monkey Island. Hilarious swashbuckling misadventures: Embark on a bumbling misadventure in an attempt to become the most infamous pirate in the Caribbean, win the heart of the beautiful governor, Elaine Marley, and confront the evil ghost pirate, LeChuck! High-definition graphics: The game is all-new and re-imagined with a contemporary art style, hand-drawn and presented in 1080p. Complete voice over using original Monkey Island franchise cast members brings the story and characters to life like never before. Renewed music score: Enjoy the re-mastered and re-recorded musical score using live instruments. Special Edition and Classic modes: Scene-for-scene hot swap lets you seamlessly transition between Special Edition and Classic modes at anytime during gameplay. Enhanced gameplay: The all-new intuitive game interface and controls provide a more interactive gameplay experience. Hint system: Not sure what to do next? The in-game puzzle hint system keeps the puzzles fresh and fun. [LucasArts] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,23,22,1,0,8.9,generally favorable reviews,394,43,7,3,"Adventure, General, General, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#15 Best PC Game of 2009
#42 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#36 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
max-payne-2-the-fall-of-max-payne,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/max-payne-2-the-fall-of-max-payne,Rockstar Games,Remedy Entertainment,14-Oct-03,PlayStation 2,"Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is a violent, film-noir love story for mature audiences. Dark, tragic and intense, the in-depth story is a thrill-ride of shocking twists and revelations. Love hurts. The fans of Max Payne won?t be disappointed. The fierce, yet stylish action sequences and slow-motion gunplay that has become synonymous with Max Payne is back and better than ever. New and enhanced moves and options provide breathtaking cinematic game play. Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is set to raise the bar on action games all over again. [Rockstar] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,46,41,5,0,8.9,generally favorable reviews,1534,197,17,1,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, Third-Person, Modern, Modern, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#15 Best PC Game of 2003
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#8 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
homeworld-remastered-collection,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/homeworld-remastered-collection,"Gearbox Software , Gearbox Publishing",Gearbox Software,25-Feb-15,,"Assume control of your fleet and assemble an armada across more than thirty single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.",86,generally favorable reviews,49,48,1,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,364,39,8,16,"Miscellaneous, Compilation",,E10+,"#16 Best PC Game of 2015
#49 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#72 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
crosscode,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/crosscode,Deck 13,Radical Fish Games,20-Sep-18,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.",86,generally favorable reviews,13,13,0,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,186,47,4,8,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,,"#14 Best PC Game of 2018
#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018"
galactic-civilizations-ii-dread-lords,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/galactic-civilizations-ii-dread-lords,Stardock,Stardock,21-Feb-06,,Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords is the sequel to Stardock's hit turn-based strategy game. Galactic Civilizations is a strategy game that takes place in the distant future where mankind has become a space-faring civilization and now must contend with other galactic powers who strive for domination in the galaxy. The basic concept behind Galactic Civilizations II is the same as the first one -- to build an interstellar civilization. [Strategy First] Collapse,86,generally favorable reviews,39,36,3,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,78,16,5,5,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, 4X",1,E10+,"#10 Best PC Game of 2006
#45 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#86 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
wolfenstein-ii-the-new-colossus,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/wolfenstein-ii-the-new-colossus,Bethesda Softworks,MachineGames,27-Oct-17,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is the highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, Wolfenstein: The New Order developed by the award-winning studio MachineGames. An exhilarating adventure brought to life by the industry-leading id Tech 6, Wolfenstein II sends players to Nazi-controlled America on a mission to recruit the boldest resistance leaders left. Fight the Nazis in iconic American locations, equip an arsenal of badass guns, and unleash new abilities to blast your way through legions of Nazi soldiers in this definitive first-person shooter. America, 1961. The Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka Terror-Billy, member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanitys last hope for liberty. Only you have the guts, guns, and gumption to return stateside, kill every Nazi in sight, and spark the second American Revolution. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,40,38,2,0,7,mixed or average reviews,1487,147,67,75,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#16 Best PC Game of 2017
#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#14 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
tomb-raider,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tomb-raider,Square Enix,"Crystal Dynamics, Nixxes Software",4-Mar-13,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360",An intense and gritty story of the origins of the infamous Lara Croft and her ascent from frightened young woman to hardened survivor in Tomb Raider.,86,generally favorable reviews,18,17,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,4963,692,172,78,"Action Adventure, Modern, General, Modern, Linear",,M,"#18 Best PC Game of 2013
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
nioh-2-the-complete-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/nioh-2-the-complete-edition,Koei Tecmo Games,Team Ninja,5-Feb-21,PlayStation 4,"Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.
Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,27,26,1,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,191,42,7,31,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",,M,"#13 Best PC Game of 2021
#35 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
star-trek-voyager-elite-force,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/star-trek-voyager-elite-force,Activision,Raven Software,20-Sep-00,PlayStation 2,"As Lt. Tuvok, you'll leap into action to defend the Voyager from assault, battle through derelict spacecraft, infiltrate a Borg cube, and take on the ultimate colonization force -- all while facing annihilation at every turn. No one said being a hero was easy. [Activision]",86,generally favorable reviews,25,25,0,0,8,generally favorable reviews,79,5,0,0,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",132,T,"#22 Best PC Game of 2000
#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#40 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
returnal,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/returnal,"Sony Interactive Entertainment , PlayStation PC",Housemarque,15-Feb-23,PlayStation 5,"After crash-landing on this shape-shifting world, Selene must search through the barren landscape of an ancient civilization for her escape. Isolated and alone, she finds herself fighting tooth and nail for survival. Again and again, she's defeated forced to restart her journey every time she dies.

Through relentless roguelike gameplay, you'll discover that just as the planet changes with every cycle, so do the items at your disposal. Every loop offers new combinations, forcing you to push your boundaries and approach combat with a different strategy each time.

Brought to life by stunning visual effects, the dark beauty of the decaying world around you is packed with explosive surprises. From high stakes, bullet hell-fuelled combat, to visceral twists and turns through stark and contrasting environments. You'll explore, discover and fight your way through an unforgiving journey, where mystery stalks your every move. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,37,34,3,0,6.4,mixed or average reviews,101,28,7,7,"Action, Shooter, Third-Person, Arcade",2,T,"#4 Best PC Game of 2023
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023"
worldwide-soccer-manager-2008,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/worldwide-soccer-manager-2008,Sega,Sports Interactive,23-Oct-07,,"(Also known as ""Worldwide Soccer Manager 2008"") Football Manager returns before Christmas packed full of new features for fans of the much-acclaimed series from Sports Interactive to feast their eyes on. Transfer Center - A new way of managing all current transfer and loan bids for your club, both incoming and outgoing, making it easier to compare bids and reject or accept them. Finance Revamp - Sports Interactive have updated the finance area of Football Manager 2008 to better reflect the ever-changing modern football world. More information is available to the manager too, including, but not limited to, corporate matchday income, season ticket news, investment funds, improved sponsorships, collective win bonuses and the ability to move around funds from the wage budget and transfer budget (and vice versa) at any point to help you in your quest for the ideal squad. International Management - The international management gameplay has been completely revamped for Football Manager 2008, including, but not limited to, media improvements, international retirements, player interaction, international scouting, improved national pool selection, captain selection and a separation of international and club morale for players. Match Flow - The largest change to matchdays in a Sports Interactive game since the introduction of the 2D match engine. Match flow brings more atmosphere to matchdays with match previews, team talks, opposition player instructions, the match itself, half time and post match now seamlessly following on from one another. There's no more pausing to make tactical changes and you'll find a mini-radar pitch whilst making those tactical changes to keep you in touch with what's going on in the match. [Sega Europe] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,15,14,1,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,24,3,2,1,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Management, Management",,E,"#15 Best PC Game of 2007
#53 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
il-2-sturmovik-forgotten-battles,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/il-2-sturmovik-forgotten-battles,Ubisoft,"1C, 1C Entertainment",2-Mar-03,,"With 20 new single player missions and 10 new cooperative multiplayer missions, and a new dynamic campaign system, Forgotten Battles expands the aerial battlefield for IL-2 owners, adding almost limitless replayability. The expansion pack also adds 27 new flyable planes, and 12 new AI controlled aircraft to faithfully recreate the WWII aerial combat experience. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,12,10,2,0,8,generally favorable reviews,48,4,0,0,"Simulation, Flight, WWII, WWII, Combat",132,T,"#16 Best PC Game of 2003
#24 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
f1-2016,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/f1-2016,Codemasters,Codemasters,19-Aug-16,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Xbox One","Includes the full 2016 season calendar of 21 tracks, including the brand new Baku circuit in Azerbaijan, and the full roster of 22 drivers and 11 teams, including the new Haas F1 Team. F1 2016 immerses you in not only the on-track excitement of a FORMULA ONE career, including the inclusion of the iconic Safety Car and also the Virtual Safety Car for the first time, but also uniquely offers the drama and vehicle development that goes on behind the scenes. Work with your agent, engineer and team to develop your car in the deepest ever career experience, spanning up to ten seasons. Forge your own path to glory, and rise to be the champion. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,12,12,0,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,79,4,2,0,"Racing, Simulation, Automobile",,E,#22 Best PC Game of 2016
dirt-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dirt-3,Codemasters,Codemasters,23-May-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","DiRT 3 will boast more cars, more locations, more routes and more events than any other game in the series, including over 50 rally cars representing the very best from five decades of the sport. DiRT 3 delivers mud, sweat and gears world over: from the intense weather-beaten rally stages of Europe, Africa and the US, to executing performance driving showcases and career challenges where car control is pushed to spectacular limits. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,23,21,2,0,7,mixed or average reviews,541,53,33,32,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, Rally / Offroad, Rally / Offroad, Automobile",,T,"#15 Best PC Game of 2011
#49 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#43 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
devotion,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/devotion,"Red Candle Games , Indievent",Red Candle Games,19-Feb-19,,"Devotion is a first-person atmospheric horror game depicting the life of a family shadowed by religious belief. Explore a 1980s Taiwan apartment complex lost in time gradually shift into a hellish nightmare. Delve into the vows each member of the family has made, and witness their devotion.",86,generally favorable reviews,17,16,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,162,26,3,2,"Action Adventure, Survival",No Online Multiplayer,,"#17 Best PC Game of 2019
#94 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#62 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
unreal-tournament-2003,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/unreal-tournament-2003,"Atari , Infogrames , Atari SA",Digital Extremes,30-Sep-02,,"Reload with Unreal Tournament 2003 - the sequel to 1999's multiple 'Game of the Year' award winner - ""Unreal Tournament."" Using the latest Unreal technology, Unreal Tournament 2003 takes you to the merciless arenas of the future, where elite warriors rely on skill, speed, cunning and awesome firepower to demonstrate their style and become the ultimate champion. [Infogrames] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,27,22,5,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,137,10,5,2,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",164,M,"#22 Best PC Game of 2002
#31 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#30 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
age-of-wonders-ii-the-wizards-throne,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/age-of-wonders-ii-the-wizards-throne,Gathering,Triumph Studios,12-Jun-02,,"Delivering an invigorating mix of Empire Building, Role-playing, and Warfare, Age Of Wonders II offers the ultimate in fantasy turn-based strategy. Explore a world full of mythical creatures and mysterious lands. Build an impressive force as an all-powerful Wizard through dangerous perils and exhilarating challenges. Now is your time to embrace your destiny and take your rightful place at the head of the Circle, forever. [GodGames] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,20,17,3,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,92,3,4,0,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",18,T,"#23 Best PC Game of 2002
#76 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#32 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
links-2001,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/links-2001,Microsoft Game Studios,Microsoft Game Studios,24-Oct-00,,"Features an all-new graphics rendering engine, perfected ball physics, new tour players and courses, and the new Arnold Palmer Course Designer (APCD). [Microsoft]",86,generally favorable reviews,22,20,2,0,6.4,mixed or average reviews,7,0,0,0,"Sports, Traditional, Individual, Golf, Sim, Sim",18,E,#23 Best PC Game of 2000
everquest-the-ruins-of-kunark,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/everquest-the-ruins-of-kunark,Sony Online Entertainment,Sony Online Entertainment,24-Mar-00,,"An entire world with its own diverse species, economic systems, alliances, and politics awaits you. Choose from a variety of races and classes, and begin your quest in any number of cities or villages throughout several continents. From there, equip yourself for adventure, seek allies and knowledge, and head out into a rich world of dungeons, towers, crypts, evil abbeys -- anything conceivable -- even planes and realities beyond your imagination. Learn skills, earn experience, acquire treasure and equipment, meet friends and encounter enemies. A multitude of quests and adventures await, but you choose your role, you define your destiny. [Sony Online Entertainment] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,11,10,1,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,32,0,0,0,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy",,T,"#24 Best PC Game of 2000
#66 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
full-throttle,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/full-throttle,LucasArts,LucasArts,30-Apr-95,,"You're Ben--beaten, framed for murder and left for dead on the roadside. You've got a lump on your back and a feeling in your gut that the road you're on is about to get a lot rougher. Full Throttle features an amazingly simple interface and fast-paced action. Brilliant graphics and animation provide a strong cartoon feel, while the voice acting is powerful and cinematic. Players find themselves racing to the finish to help Ben find the bad guys. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,8,6,2,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,207,22,1,0,"Adventure, General",,,"#1 Best PC Game of 1995
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 1995
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 1995"
the-lord-of-the-rings-online-shadows-of-angmar,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-lord-of-the-rings-online-shadows-of-angmar,Midway,Turbine Inc.,24-Apr-07,,"The only massively-multiplayer role-playing game set in J.R.R. Tokien's Middle-earth. Travel with your Fellowship in the fight against the forces of Sauron. Across the wide lands of Middle-earth, the Free Peoples must face the threatening Shadow growing in the East. All of Mordor is stirring as Sauron dispatches the Nazg??l to hunt for the Ring. The rumor of war brings forth many eager adventurers who will find their place among the great events of the Third Age. High deeds call to the willing, for their time is at hand. Hundreds of thousands of people will enter the perpetual world of Middle-earth for the very first time. Prepare yourself to choose a path amongst the likes of Elves, Dwarves, and Humans. Will you choose to fight for the things that bring peace to the land or will you add to the corruption of Middle-earth as the forces of Sauron move swiftly to extinguish all that is good? [Turbine] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,40,39,1,0,8,generally favorable reviews,303,60,22,11,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,"#16 Best PC Game of 2007
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
desperados-iii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/desperados-iii,THQ Nordic,Mimimi Productions,16-Jun-20,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","On his epic journey through 1870s USA and Mexico, John Cooper will have to take responsibility for mistakes that have been made in the past. On his quest for redemption, Cooper joins forces with the runaway bride Kate O'Hara, shady Arthur ""Doc"" McCoy, the giant trapper Hector and a mysterious lady from New Orleans. They make their way from the mountains of Colorado to the heart of Louisiana, then finally to New Mexico, right back into Cooper's past.

You take control of this ragtag band becoming a highly functional group of unlikely heroes and heroines. The leader of his team is Cooper, drifter and gunslinger, who can kill quietly with a knife or take out multiple foes with his revolvers. Strongman Hector carries a giant beartrap and can slay the toughest opponents with his trusty axe. Cold-blooded bounty hunter McCoy likes to be methodical, using lures, knockout gas, poison syringes and a custom long-range pistol. Kate can fool almost any man with the right outfit and kill discretely with her hidden gun.

Combine your specialists to overcome tough challenges in many different ways. Plan your moves wisely and execute them perfectly in real-time to sneak past your enemies while remaining undetected. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,61,60,1,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,700,104,10,13,"Strategy, Real-Time, Tactics",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#18 Best PC Game of 2020
#35 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
pony-island,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/pony-island,Daniel Mullins Games,Daniel Mullins Games,4-Jan-16,,"Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself.",86,generally favorable reviews,29,28,1,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,255,27,14,4,"Puzzle, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#23 Best PC Game of 2016
#71 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016"
warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war,THQ,"Relic, Relic Entertainment",20-Sep-04,,"Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War is a science fiction real-time strategy (RTS) game set in the violent, post-apocalyptic universe of the 41st Millennium. Utilizing the exceptional game design skills of Relic Entertainment, Dawn of War provides an immersive entertainment experience of epic proportions. Command hardened troops, deadly vehicles and high tech weaponry with one goal in mind, the complete extermination of the opposition. Whether you lead Humanity's finest - the Space Marines, the diabolic and villainous traitors of man - the Chaos Space Marines, the brutal and savage beasts - the Orks, or the psychic and technologically advanced alien warriors - the Eldar, you control the action and the fate of your race! [THQ] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,51,49,2,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,447,61,11,1,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General",8,M,"#18 Best PC Game of 2004
#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#11 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
warhammer-online-age-of-reckoning,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/warhammer-online-age-of-reckoning,EA Games,EA Mythic,16-Sep-08,,"It is a desperate time for the Emperor. A terrible Chaos Plague defiles his lands, ravaging the populace and weakening his armies. Meanwhile, the Dwarf holds in the nearby World's Edge Mountains have come under siege by a massive greenskin horde. Honor-bound by an ancient oath, the ruler of the greatest nation of men in the Old World has dispatched several regiments to assist the embattled Dwarfs, further depleting the Empire's already thin defenses. In this dark hour, a new threat appears. Under a sky darkened by a crimson eclipse, a great warhost erupts from the wastelands of the north. Bearing the banner of Tzeentch, Changer of the Ways, the army of Chaos marches south for the borders of the Empire, crushing everything in its path. With the Dwarfs fighting desperately to slow the ferocious greenskin ""Waaagh!"", the Emperor realizes that his only hope of defeating the encroaching legions of Chaos lies with the High Elves of Ulthuan. Upon receiving the Emperor's dire plea for help, Finubar, Phoenix King of the High Elves, sets sail at the head of a mighty fleet of warships laden with battalions of High Elf warriors. [Mythic Entertainment] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,54,52,2,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,385,102,20,27,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy",,T,"#11 Best PC Game of 2008
#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008"
dead-space-2008,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dead-space-2008,Electronic Arts,EA Redwood Shores,20-Oct-08,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space gamers step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that delivers psychological thrills and gruesome action. Set in the cold blackness of deep space, the atmosphere is soaked with a feeling of tension, dread and sheer terror. In Dead Space, players step into the role of engineer Isaac Clarke ¨C an ordinary man on a seemingly routine mission to fix the communications systems aboard a deep space mining ship. It is not long before Isaac awakes to a living nightmare when he learns that the ship's crew has been ravaged by a vicious alien infestation. He must fight through the dead silence and darkness of deep space to stay alive. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,28,27,1,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,1912,286,65,49,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, Third-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#12 Best PC Game of 2008
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
playerunknowns-battlegrounds,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/playerunknowns-battlegrounds,"Bluehole, Inc.","Bluehole, Inc., PUBG Corporation",20-Dec-17,"PlayStation 4, Stadia, Xbox One",PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is a last-man-standing shooter being developed with community feedback. Players must fight to locate weapons and supplies in a massive 8x8 km island to be the lone survivor. This is BATTLE ROYALE.,86,generally favorable reviews,46,41,5,0,4.7,generally unfavorable reviews,1978,113,101,225,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Tactical",64,T,"#17 Best PC Game of 2017
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
thumper,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/thumper,"drool Games , Drool","drool Games, Drool",10-Oct-16,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One",Thumper is a rhythm violence game. It combines classic rhythm-action with breakneck speed and brutal physicality.,86,generally favorable reviews,10,9,1,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,54,10,4,2,"Action, Rhythm, Music",No Online Multiplayer,,#24 Best PC Game of 2016
bionic-commando-rearmed,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/bionic-commando-rearmed,Capcom,GRIN,13-Aug-08,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Bionic Commando Rearmed sees a return of the intense 2D side-scrolling, shooting, and grappling action from the much-loved 1988 Bionic Commando on the Nintendo Entertainment System. Bionic Commando Rearmed brings the amazing gameplay up to date with new visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score, and the addition of a two-player co-op mode. Local multiplayer mode for up to four players. Total modern visual revamp, including dynamic shadows, particle effects, and environmental damage. Reworking of musical score. Cross-game interoperability - complete specific parts of Bionic Commando Rearmed to unlock new content and hints for the Bionic Commando sequel. In-game art designed by one of Capcom's most talented artists, Toshiaki Mori. [Capcom] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,15,13,2,0,6.8,mixed or average reviews,94,12,3,8,"Action, Platformer, Platformer, 2D, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#13 Best PC Game of 2008
#54 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#50 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
monster-train,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/monster-train,Good Shepherd Entertainment,Shiny Shoe,21-May-20,"iPhone/iPad, Xbox One","Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you¡¯ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.",86,generally favorable reviews,27,27,0,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,75,18,4,1,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Card Battle",8,,#19 Best PC Game of 2020
command-conquer-red-alert-2---yuris-revenge,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/command-conquer-red-alert-2---yuris-revenge,Electronic Arts,Westwood Studios,10-Oct-01,,"This Red Alert 2 Expansion Pack finds Yuri ready for world domination in a post-peace treaty, free world. Refining his mind-control technologies, he's created an army of terrors, from mind-controlling tanks to long-range psychics, whose brains are their biggest weapons. Play as Allies or Soviets, and take on Yuri in Hollywood, Egypt -- even the moon -- in 14 new solo campaign missions. [Westwood Studios] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,23,22,1,0,8.9,generally favorable reviews,338,28,2,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Command",8,T,"#19 Best PC Game of 2001
#22 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
europa-universalis,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/europa-universalis,Strategy First,Paradox Development Studio,2-Feb-01,,"In a time of hunger for power, honor, and wealth, it is your destiny to rule your country, accept new challenges, mobilize troops, build cities, and exploit your resources. The skilled will gain wealth; the less fortunate can expect poverty and disease. Do you have what it takes to change the course of history? [Strategy First] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,11,9,2,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,41,4,0,1,"Strategy, General, General",18,E,"#20 Best PC Game of 2001
#90 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#75 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
escape-from-monkey-island,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/escape-from-monkey-island,LucasArts,LucasArts,8-Nov-00,PlayStation 2,"A scurvy-inducing new chapter in the legendary Monkey Island adventure series unfolds in rollicking 3-D. Developed by the team who created LucasArts' irreverent classic ""Sam & Max Hit The Road,"" Escape features an original cinematic story full of drama, intrigue, and, of course, side-splitting humor. [LucasArts] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,32,28,4,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,127,18,6,1,"Adventure, 3D, Fantasy, Third-Person, Fantasy",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#25 Best PC Game of 2000
#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#25 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
the-case-of-the-golden-idol,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-case-of-the-golden-idol,"Playstack , Color Gray Games",Color Gray Games,13-Oct-22,,"
The Case of the Golden Idol is a wryly amusing detective game set in the 18th century, brought to life with striking hand-drawn artwork. The game tests your ability to piece together clues and reconstruct the events leading up to some mysterious deaths.

Investigate a series of mysterious deaths. Explore hand-drawn locations set in the 18th century, where some mysterious deaths have taken place.

Reconstruct the events with a unique drag-and-drop mechanic. Gather verbal evidence and visual clues, then apply your deduction skills to figure out what actually happened and how each victim died.

Explore a greater mystery that spans centuries. Start revealing a larger overarching story that connects all the individual tales. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,13,13,0,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,15,6,0,1,"Adventure, General, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,,#25 Best PC Game of 2022
il-2-sturmovik-1946,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/il-2-sturmovik-1946,Ubisoft,1C: Maddox Games,13-Mar-07,,"Oleg Maddox's Il-2 Sturmovik series of flight simulators continues to expand. The latest offering, Il-2 1946, adds 36 new planes, four new gigantic maps, over a hundred new ground objects, and nearly 200 new campaign missions. This new opus also includes all of the previous Il-2 series content. What began as a one-aircraft study sim is now an astonishing anthology, with a whopping 229 flyable aircraft and over 300 aircraft total! Not to mention that players will have the opportunity to get a first glance at the future of the series arriving next year: Storm of War Battle of Britain via exclusive bonus videos. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,9,9,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,134,21,1,3,"Simulation, Flight, WWII, WWII, Combat",1,T,"#17 Best PC Game of 2007
#63 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
xcom-enemy-within,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/xcom-enemy-within,2K Games,Firaxis Games,11-Nov-13,,"XCOM: Enemy Within is the expansion to the 2012 strategy game XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Enemy Within adds an array of new abilities, upgrades and weapons to combat new enemy and alien threats. This expansion pack also introduces new maps, new tactical and strategic gameplay, and new multiplayer content providing a renewed gameplay experience. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,54,52,2,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,816,91,24,11,"Sci-Fi, Strategy, Turn-Based, Sci-Fi, General, Tactics",2,M,"#19 Best PC Game of 2013
#64 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#60 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
wildermyth,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/wildermyth,Worldwalker Games,Worldwalker Games,15-Jun-21,,"We call Wildermyth a myth-making tactical RPG. It empowers you to craft iconic characters who grow through deep, rewarding battles and interactive storytelling.",86,generally favorable reviews,23,21,2,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,80,18,3,4,"Role-Playing, General, Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactics",No Online Multiplayer,,"#14 Best PC Game of 2021
#84 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021
#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2021"
titanfall-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/titanfall-2,Electronic Arts,Respawn Entertainment,28-Oct-16,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","In single player, Titanfall 2 delivers a crafted experience that explores the unique bond between man and machine. Playable offline, the single player campaign in Titanfall 2 lets fans step out onto The Frontier as a Militia rifleman with aspirations of becoming an elite Pilot. Stranded behind enemy lines and facing overwhelming odds, players must team up with a veteran Titan to uphold a mission they were never meant to carry out. In multiplayer, Respawn is continuing to evolve their gameplay to provide a more robust experience that delivers expanded depth and variety that includes six new Titans, deeper Pilot abilities, more customization options, and a robust progression system that is sure to satisfy fans. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,30,25,5,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,1656,301,43,32,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",,M,"#25 Best PC Game of 2016
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#61 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
battlefield-3-back-to-karkand,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/battlefield-3-back-to-karkand,Electronic Arts,EA DICE,13-Dec-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand is a massive themed expansion pack featuring four of the most loved maps from Battlefield 2, boldly reimagined for Battlefield 3 with the power and destruction of the Frostbite 2 engine. It also gives you classic weapons and vehicles from Battlefield 2, unique dog tags, and all-new Assignments. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,174,24,8,6,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Tactical, Modern, Arcade",,M,"#16 Best PC Game of 2011
#98 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011"
heroes-of-the-storm,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/heroes-of-the-storm,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,2-Jun-15,,"This free-to-play online team brawler assembles a diverse cast of characters from Blizzard¡¯s far-flung realms of science fiction and fantasy, including the Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo universes, and challenges them to compete in epic, adrenaline-charged battles. Heroes of the Storm solicits players to customize heroes to suit their style and then team up with friends for some all-out mayhem. The game features an array of gameplay modes for players of every skill level, including Cooperative, in which players team up against computer-controlled opponents, and Quick Match, an accessible way to jump in and play versus others. Experienced players can also join forces against other teams of players in highly competitive, draft-style ranked play. [Blizzard] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,57,54,3,0,6.3,mixed or average reviews,1564,173,78,166,"Action, Strategy, Real-Time, General, MOBA",10,T,"#17 Best PC Game of 2015
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#43 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
civilization-iii-conquests,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/civilization-iii-conquests,"Atari , Atari SA",Firaxis Games,4-Nov-03,,"Civilization III: Conquests provides Civ fans with intriguing new civilizations, units, wonders, technologies, terrain features, special abilities, and more to help them triumph in eight professionally designed conquests throughout history. These new scenarios will challenge novice and experienced players alike, in new and unique ways! Conquests also provides enhanced multiplayer and editor support. [Atari] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,16,16,0,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,47,7,0,0,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Historic, Historic, 4X",,E,"#17 Best PC Game of 2003
#75 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
path-of-exile,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/path-of-exile,Grinding Gear Games,Grinding Gear Games,25-Jan-13,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in the dark fantasy world of Wraeclast. They're a small independent team of hardcore gamers based in New Zealand and have created Path of Exile as the game that they'd want to play themselves. It is designed around a strong barter-based online item economy, deep character customisation, competitive PvP and ladder races. The game is completely free and will never be ""pay to win"". [Grinding Gear Games] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,27,25,2,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,2033,329,61,86,"Action RPG, Role-Playing, Action RPG",,,"#20 Best PC Game of 2013
#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#13 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
battlefield-bad-company-2-vietnam,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/battlefield-bad-company-2-vietnam,EA Games,EA DICE,18-Dec-10,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Set in the 1960s, this DLC adds 4 new multiplayer maps, 15 new weapons, and six vehicles.",86,generally favorable reviews,18,18,0,0,8,generally favorable reviews,231,41,11,2,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Modern, Arcade",,M,"#12 Best PC Game of 2010
#40 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#65 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
assassins-creed-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/assassins-creed-ii,Ubisoft,Ubisoft Montreal,9-Mar-10,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Assassin's Creed II is the product of over two years of intensive development by the original creative team behind the Assassin's Creed brand. In a vast open world environment, the game invites players to incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who's been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy. Ezio's subsequent quest for vengeance plunges players into an epic story that offers more variety in missions, surprising and engaging new gameplay elements, diverse weapons and a profound character progression that appeal to fans of the original Assassin's Creed as well as entice players new to the brand. [Ubisoft] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,22,21,1,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,2627,216,51,31,"Action Adventure, Historic, Historic, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#13 Best PC Game of 2010
#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
ender-lilies-quietus-of-the-knights,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/ender-lilies-quietus-of-the-knights,Binary Haze Interactive,"Live Wire Films, Live Wire",22-Jun-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D Action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful path, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome the hardships of your journey and reach the truth with the fallen knights.",86,generally favorable reviews,26,23,3,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,111,30,5,3,"Action, Action Adventure, Platformer, Open-World, , Metroidvania",No Online Multiplayer,,"#15 Best PC Game of 2021
#58 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
football-manager-2019,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/football-manager-2019,Sega,Sports Interactive,2-Nov-18,,"In Football Manager 2019 YOU are the author of your club's success: you define the tactics and style of play, and drive player recruitment to build the ultimate squad. You take an active role on the training ground, developing your squad and fine-tuning the preparations for upcoming matches.

Then, when Match Day arrives, you take your place on the touchline, overseeing proceedings as your players cross that magical white line. Now, your footballing vision is put to the test! Will the perfect substitution or tactical tweak be the difference between an agonising defeat or an ecstatic victory?

Features:

* Test your skills in 50 of the biggest footballing countries.
* Climb to the top of the table and beyond with any one of world's top 2500 clubs.
* Play the transfer market and scout more than 500,000 real players and staff.
* Watch your unique football vision play-out on our acclaimed 3D engine. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,32,31,1,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,139,9,4,14,"Sports, Team, Soccer, Management",,E,"#15 Best PC Game of 2018
#86 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#50 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
day-of-the-tentacle-remastered,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/day-of-the-tentacle-remastered,Double Fine Productions,Double Fine Productions,21-Mar-16,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One","Dr. Fred¡¯s mutated purple tentacle is about to take over the world, and only you can stop him. Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert¡¯s Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is a mind-bending, time travel, cartoon puzzle adventure game in which three unlikely friends work together to prevent an evil mutated purple tentacle from taking over the world. Now, over 20 years later, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects (which the original 90s marketing blurb described as ¡®zany!¡¯). Players are able to switch back and forth between classic and remastered modes, and mix and match audio, graphics and user interface to their heart¡¯s desire. We¡¯ve also included a concept art browser, and recorded a commentary track with the game¡¯s original creators Tim Schafer, Dave Grossman, Larry Ahern, Peter Chan, Peter McConnell and Clint Bajakian. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,37,35,2,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,167,24,5,3,"Adventure, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,,"#26 Best PC Game of 2016
#88 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#20 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
the-elder-scrolls-iv-shivering-isles,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-elder-scrolls-iv-shivering-isles,Bethesda Softworks,Bethesda Softworks,26-Mar-07,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Shivering Isles features more than 30 hours of new gameplay and allows you to explore an entirely new plane of Oblivion ¨C the realm of Sheogorath, the Daedric Prince of Madness. Shivering Isles adds to the existing world of Oblivion so you can continue playing with your existing save game/character, or create an all new character just to explore the new content. Within the Realm of Sheogorath, players can explore the two extreme sides of the god's madness ¨C the sublimely creative and the completely psychotic. Something is happening to the Shivering Isles and Sheogorath himself looks to you to be his champion and defend his realm and its inhabitants from destruction. Do you have the strength to survive his trials, tame a realm fraught with paranoia and despair, and wear the mantle of a God? The Shivering Isles features a bizarre landscape split between the two sides ¨C Mania and Dementia-filled with vast, twisting dungeons mirroring the roots of the trees they are buried within. You'll encounter more than a dozen new creatures including hideous insects, Flesh Atronachs, skeletal Shambles, amphibious Grummites. Throughout your adventure, you will discover all new items, ingredients, spells, and more, and have the talented craftsmen of Crucible and Bliss forge new armor and weapons just for you. [Bethesda Softworks] Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,34,33,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,242,23,3,2,"Role-Playing, First-Person, First-Person, Western-Style",1,M,"#18 Best PC Game of 2007
#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#99 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
assassins-creed-odyssey,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/assassins-creed-odyssey,Ubisoft,"Ubisoft, Ubisoft Quebec",2-Oct-18,"PlayStation 4, Stadia, Xbox One","
Write your own epic odyssey and become a legendary Spartan hero. Forge your destiny in a world on the brink of tearing itself apart. Influence how history unfolds in an ever-changing world shaped by your choices.

Features:

* LEGENDARY SPARTAN HERO - Embark on your journey from outcast to legendary Spartan hero.
* ANCIENT GREECE AWAITS - Explore an entire country full of unexpected encounters in untamed environments and bustling ancient cities.
* CHOOSE YOUR PATH - Your choices shape the world around you. Play in a living world that constantly reacts to your every decision.
* FIGHT EPIC BATTLES - Charge into epic clashes between Sparta and Athens in battles pitting 150v150 soldiers against each other.
* SAIL THE AEGEAN SEA - Recruit crewmembers and customize your ship as you explore and battle your way on the open seas. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,14,13,1,0,6.3,mixed or average reviews,2462,311,101,194,"Action Adventure, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#16 Best PC Game of 2018
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#87 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
cyberpunk-2077,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/cyberpunk-2077,"Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment , CD Projekt Red Studio",CD Projekt Red Studio,10-Dec-20,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure story set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour and body modification. Assume the role of V, a mercenary outlaw going after a one-of-a-kind implant that is the key to immortality. You can customize your character¡¯s cyberware, skillset and playstyle, and explore a vast city where the choices you make shape the story and the world around you. Become a cyberpunk, an urban mercenary equipped with cybernetic enhancements and build your legend on the streets of Night City. Take the riskiest job of your life and go after a prototype implant that is the key to immortality. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,92,76,15,1,7,mixed or average reviews,33200,8318,1338,4668,"Action RPG, Role-Playing, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#20 Best PC Game of 2020
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2020"
dirt-rally,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dirt-rally,Codemasters,Codemasters,7-Dec-15,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","DiRT Rally captures the essence of what makes rally unique ¨C that sense of trying to remain in control of your emotions, as you hurtle along at breakneck speed, aiming to squeeze everything out of your car whilst knowing that one crash could irreparably harm your stage time.",86,generally favorable reviews,33,33,0,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,462,49,18,8,"Racing, Simulation, Automobile",,E,"#18 Best PC Game of 2015
#44 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#25 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
rocket-league,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rocket-league,"505 Games , Psyonix",Psyonix,5-Jul-15,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One",Soccer meets driving once again in this physics-based multiplayer-focused sequel to Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars. Choose a variety of high-flying vehicles equipped with huge rocket boosters to score aerial goals and pull-off game-changing saves.,86,generally favorable reviews,20,17,3,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,1457,209,45,77,"Sports, Racing, Team, Soccer, Futuristic, Arcade",,E,"#19 Best PC Game of 2015
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#42 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
f1-2021,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/f1-2021,Electronic Arts,Codemasters,16-Jul-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Every story has a beginning in F1? 2021, the official videogame of the 2021 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP?. Enjoy the stunning new features of F1? 2021, including the thrilling story experience ¡®Braking Point¡¯, two-player Career, and get even closer to the grid with ¡®Real-Season Start¡¯.",86,generally favorable reviews,30,29,1,0,3.9,generally unfavorable reviews,91,9,1,37,"Racing, Simulation, Automobile",20,E,"#16 Best PC Game of 2021
#44 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
injustice-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/injustice-2,Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment,QLOC,30-Nov-17,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Xbox One","
Every battle defines you.

Power up and build the ultimate version of your favorite DC legends in INJUSTICE 2. With a massive selection of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains, INJUSTICE 2 allows you to equip every iconic character with unique and powerful gear earned throughout the game. Experience an unprecedented level of control over how your favorite characters look, how they fight, and how they develop across a huge variety of game modes. This is your super Hero. Your Journey. Your Injustice. Collapse",86,generally favorable reviews,15,15,0,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,225,14,6,6,"Action, Fighting, 2D",,T,"#18 Best PC Game of 2017
#88 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#100 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
allegiance,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/allegiance,Microsoft Game Studios,Microsoft Game Studios,31-Mar-00,,"Allegiance, the multiplayer space-combat game from the minds of Microsoft Research, combines the challenges of tactical squadron-based combat, intense one-on-one space dogfights, and amazing graphical and sound effects into a space-action experience like nothing you've seen before. [Microsoft]",86,generally favorable reviews,17,14,3,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,18,2,0,0,"Simulation, Sci-Fi, Space, Small Spaceship, Small Spaceship, Combat",32,E,"#26 Best PC Game of 2000
#93 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000"
risk-of-rain-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/risk-of-rain-2,Hopoo Games,Hopoo Games,11-Aug-20,"PlayStation 4, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One","The classic multiplayer roguelike, Risk of Rain, returns with an extra dimension and more challenging action. Play solo, or team up with up to three friends to fight your way through hordes of monsters, unlock new loot, and find a way to escape the planet.",85,generally favorable reviews,18,17,1,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,257,77,7,12,"Action, Shooter, Third-Person, Arcade",,T,"#21 Best PC Game of 2020
#46 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
the-talos-principle,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-talos-principle,Devolver Digital,Croteam,11-Dec-14,iPhone/iPad,"In The Talos Principle, players assume the role of a sentient artificial intelligence placed within a simulation of humanity?s greatest ruins and linked together through an arcane cathedral. Players are tasked with solving a series of increasingly complex puzzles woven into a metaphysical parable about intelligence and meaning in an inevitably doomed world. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,57,54,3,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,716,115,17,7,"Sci-Fi, Adventure, 3D, First-Person",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#14 Best PC Game of 2014
#42 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
cities-skylines,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/cities-skylines,Paradox Interactive,Colossal Order,10-Mar-15,"PlayStation 4, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One","Developed by Colossal Order, Cities: Skylines offers sprawling landscapes and maps with endless sandbox gameplay and new ways to expand your city. Key to progression is the ability to influence your city¡¯s policy by incorporating taxation into districts. All this plus the ability to mod the game to suit your play style. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,60,58,2,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,2057,311,43,14,"City Building, Modern, Strategy, Management, Government",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#20 Best PC Game of 2015
#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#34 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
total-war-warhammer-iii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/total-war-warhammer-iii,Sega,Creative Assembly,17-Feb-22,,"Far beyond the world and its petty wars there exists a dimension of pure, malevolent magic: The Realm of Chaos. It is a terrible place, incomprehensible to the mortal mind. It whispers promises of power, but to behold it is to be seduced by it. To relinquish your soul to it. To become it.

The four Ruinous Powers rule over this place, ever seeking to slip their bonds and engulf the world in a tide of daemonic corruption. Nurgle, the plague god; Slaanesh, the lord of excess; Tzeentch, the changer of ways; and Khorne, the god of blood and slaughter.

On the border between the worlds, two mighty kingdoms stand sentinel: the stern warriors of Kislev and the vast empire of Grand Cathay. But each is beset by its own trials, and now both have cause to cross the threshold and send their armies into the Realm of Chaos.

The world stands on a precipice. A single push will plunge it into cataclysm. And there is one who schemes to achieve just that, an ancient figure who desires nothing less than to wield supreme power. But to succeed, he will need a champion... Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,64,60,4,0,5.3,mixed or average reviews,295,50,17,71,"Strategy, Real-Time, Tactics",,T,"#26 Best PC Game of 2022
#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
deep-rock-galactic,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/deep-rock-galactic,Ghost Ship Games,Ghost Ship Games,13-May-20,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One","Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring badass space Dwarves, 100% destructible environments, procedurally-generated caves, and endless hordes of alien monsters.",85,generally favorable reviews,20,19,1,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,327,98,4,7,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",4,,"#22 Best PC Game of 2020
#41 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020
#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2020"
guilty-gear--strive-,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/guilty-gear--strive-,Arc System Works,Arc System Works,11-Jun-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5","¡°Guilty Gear -Strive-¡° is the latest entry in the Guilty Gear fighting game franchise. Created by Daisuke Ishiwatari and developed by Arc System Works, ¡°Guilty Gear -Strive-¡° upholds the series¡¯ reputation for groundbreaking hybrid 2D/3D cell-shaded graphics and intense, rewarding gameplay. There is a fully voiced story mode diving deep into the Guilty Gear universe, new characters joining fan favorites, and robust rollback net code. The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in ¡°Guilty Gear -Strive-¡°. The new artistic direction and improve character animations will go beyond anything you¡¯ve seen before in a fighting game! Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,12,12,0,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,75,20,3,7,"Action, Fighting, 2D",32,T,"#17 Best PC Game of 2021
#71 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
falcon-40,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/falcon-40,"Atari , MicroProse","Atari, MicroProse",30-Nov-98,,"Falcon 4.0 is an extremely detailed Simulation integrating a fully dynamic, realtime Air, land, and sea war in which you take part as an F-16 pilot. Running on any OS platform capable of supporting Directx 5.0 and above. Falcon 4.0 not only simulates a fantastic and versatile fighter, but also a very versatile product. With 4 years of hard work behind it, it is the ultimate Simulation experience for all enthusiasts. [Falcon 4.0 HQ] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,10,9,1,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,31,5,0,0,"Simulation, Flight, Modern Jet, Modern Jet, Combat",12,T,"#10 Best PC Game of 1998
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 1998"
tom-clancys-rainbow-six,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tom-clancys-rainbow-six,Red Storm Entertainment,Red Storm Entertainment,21-Aug-98,,"The most revolutionary action/strategy game of its kind. Nothing comes closer to offering an exciting combination of strategy, team-building, realistic three-dimensional graphics and true-to-life special forces action. The ultimate goal is to save yourself and the world from deadly terrorists. You must successfully complete 17 unique missions. If you die, the game isn't over. The World is. [Red Storm Entertainment] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,13,11,2,0,8,generally favorable reviews,85,8,0,3,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Tactical, Modern, Modern",18,T,"#11 Best PC Game of 1998
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 1998
#9 Most Shared PC Game of 1998"
wasteland-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/wasteland-3,InXile Entertainment,InXile Entertainment,28-Aug-20,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","In Wasteland 3 you take command of a squad of Desert Rangers, lawmen and women in a post-nuclear world, trying to rebuild society from the ashes. More than a century after the bombs fell, you¡¯re fighting a losing battle to keep your beloved Arizona alive. Then the self-proclaimed Patriarch of Colorado radios, promising aid if you'll do a job he can only entrust to an outsider¡ªrescue his land from the ambitions of his three bloodthirsty children. You¡¯re dispatched on a desperate quest from the scorching deserts to the snowy mountains to start from scratch, building a new base, finding a snow-worthy vehicle, training new recruits, and fighting your way through hostile frozen wastes. All the while, you'll have to decide who to trust in this land torn apart by corruption, intrigue, warring factions, crazed cultists, cutthroat gangs, and bitter sibling rivalries. Build a reputation for yourself by making decisions that will profoundly impact Colorado, its inhabitants and the story you experience. Will you be Colorado¡¯s savior or its worst nightmare? Wasteland 3 is a squad-based RPG from inXile entertainment, featuring challenging tactical turn-based combat and a deep, reactive story full of twists, turns, and brutal ethical decisions that will keep you hooked whether you¡¯re a Wasteland veteran or new to the series. Create a squad of up to six Rangers and customize them with perks and abilities geared to your playstyle. You even get your own battle truck, which you can upgrade into a hardened war beast, bristling with weapons, to help mow down your enemies. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,60,58,2,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,501,108,33,45,"Role-Playing, Western-Style",,M,"#23 Best PC Game of 2020
#26 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
madden-nfl-2005,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/madden-nfl-2005,EA Sports,BudCat,14-Sep-04,PlayStation 2,"Force the action on defense in Madden NFL 2005. New defensive tools allow you to make more plays and be in on all of the action. The all-new Hit Stick lets you lay the big hit to turn the momentum of the game in your favor. Modify pre-snap assignments, including double teams and player-specific match ups, for any defensive player on the field. With the new Storyline Central, you get the inside scoop around the league from radio host Tony Bruno, along with local and national newspapers, to help you make critical franchise decisions. New Hit Stick ? Change the momentum of a game by using the right analog stick to make a huge hit, force a turnover, and send the crowd into a frenzy. Time it just right or you'll get burned for a big play. Enhanced Franchise Mode ? Players now react to everything that happens in the franchise?reward a hard-working player by naming him team captain or trade away unhappy players. The new game-by-game progression system rewards players for their performance during the season. Your team's crowd is now customizable with new Create-a-Fan. Be on the lookout for team-specific super fans via all-new 3D fan scenes. New EA SPORTS Online ? Take on the best Madden players in quick tournaments, or compete in a mini-game of Rushing Attack. Improved EA SPORTS Fair Play keeps the playing field level. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,12,11,1,0,6.5,mixed or average reviews,6,1,0,1,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Football, Sim, Sim",2,E,"#19 Best PC Game of 2004
#79 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
legend-of-grimrock-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/legend-of-grimrock-ii,Almost Human,Almost Human,15-Oct-14,,"Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling RPG with a modern execution but an old-school heart. A gaggle of 4 prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is chock full of ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.",85,generally favorable reviews,38,37,1,0,8,generally favorable reviews,381,56,13,8,"Role-Playing, First-Person, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,,"#15 Best PC Game of 2014
#60 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014"
sam-max-episode-205-whats-new-beelzebub,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sam-max-episode-205-whats-new-beelzebub,"Telltale Games , GameTap",Telltale Games,10-Apr-08,iPhone/iPad,"Judgment day is at hand, and it's time for a showdown with the guy downstairs to bargain for Bosco's soul. But in the corporate wasteland known as Hell, not even the Freelance Police are safe from eternal damnation. Can Sam & Max fight free from Satan's grasp, or have they reached the end of the line? [Telltale Games] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,20,19,1,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,23,3,0,1,"Adventure, General, 3D, Point-and-Click, Third-Person",No Online Multiplayer,T,#14 Best PC Game of 2008
dragon-age-inquisition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dragon-age-inquisition,Electronic Arts,BioWare,18-Nov-14,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One","Select and lead a group of characters into harrowing battles against a myriad of enemies ¨C from earth-shattering High Dragons to demonic forces from the otherworld of the Fade. Go toe-to-toe in visceral, heroic combat as your acolytes engage at your side, or switch to tactical view to coordinate lethal offensives using the combined might of your party. Observe the tangible, visible results of your journey through a living world ¨C build structures, customize outposts, and change the landscape itself as environments are re-honed in the wake of your Inquisition. Helm a party chosen from nine unique, fully-realized characters ¨C each of whom react to your actions and choices differently, crafting complex relationships both with you and with each other. Create your own character from multiple races, customize their appearance, and amalgamate their powers and abilities as the game progresses. Enhanced customization options allow you to pick everything from the color of your follower¡¯s boots to the features of your Inquisition stronghold. Become a change agent in a time of uncertainty and upheaval. Shape the course of your empires, bring war or peace to factions in conflict, and drive the ultimate fate of the Inquisition. Will you bring an end to the cataclysmic anarchy gripping the Dragon Age? [Electronic Arts] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,45,40,5,0,6,mixed or average reviews,4790,543,322,681,"PC-style RPG, Role-Playing, General, Action RPG, Western-Style",4,M,"#16 Best PC Game of 2014
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
tales-from-the-borderlands-a-telltale-game-series,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tales-from-the-borderlands-a-telltale-game-series,"Take-Two Interactive , Telltale Games",Telltale Games,20-Oct-15,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One","Like all good tales, there¡¯s more than one side to a story. Especially one about a Vault key, the Hyperion Corporation, bandits, loot, gangsters, Vault Hunters, secret Atlas tech, explosions, getaways, extortion, betrayal, and mayhem. Set after the events seen in Borderlands 2, Tales from the Borderlands is about Rhys, a Hyperion company man looking to become the next Handsome Jack, and it¡¯s also about Fiona, a Pandoran con artist out to score the biggest of all swindles. Lured into danger by a Vault key and all it promises, the unlikely duo are thrown together with a common goal and a huge amount of mistrust. Who is telling the truth, and why is it important That¡¯s up to you to decide. You are Rhys¡­and you are also Fiona, because like every tale worth telling, there are two¡­oh, you read that part already? Well, it¡¯s important to remember that there *are* two sides to every story, and you my friend, you will tell this tale, or¡­tales, through the choices that you make. Your every decision as both Rhys and Fiona will affect the people and world around you: this is a game where YOU are the final author in a brand new Borderlands story set on the unforgiving world of Pandora. [TellTale Games] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,19,18,1,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,605,60,6,6,"Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#21 Best PC Game of 2015
#47 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#36 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
hearthstone-heroes-of-warcraft---whispers-of-the-old-gods,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hearthstone-heroes-of-warcraft---whispers-of-the-old-gods,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,26-Apr-16,iPhone/iPad,"This sinister expansion revolves around the dark influence of the Old Gods, ancient and unspeakably evil creatures that have long lay hidden, imprisoned in the dark places of the world millennia ago. Despite their imprisonment, these shadowy beings' influence can be felt in every corner of Azeroth, twisting and corrupting any who hear their maddening whispers. With an army of followers performing forbidden empowerment rituals, the tentacles of these massive horrors are growing rapidly toward the light, eager to bring their own kind of excitement to the sunlit kingdoms and merry taverns of Azeroth. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,8,7,1,0,4.9,generally unfavorable reviews,135,6,0,12,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Card Battle",,,#27 Best PC Game of 2016
among-us,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/among-us,Innersloth,Innersloth,16-Nov-18,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X",An online and local party game of teamwork and betrayal for 4-10 players...in space!,85,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,6.8,mixed or average reviews,316,68,30,23,"Action Adventure, General, Survival",15,E10+,"#17 Best PC Game of 2018
#33 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018"
tom-clancys-rainbow-six-vegas,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-vegas,Ubisoft,Ubisoft Montreal,12-Dec-06,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","The stakes are high when the world's most elite counter-terrorism unit enters Las Vegas, where over 36.7 million men, women and children visit each year. ""Sin City,"" the home of the famous Las Vegas Strip, flashy hotels, high-rolling casinos and world-famous celebrities, becomes the setting for a terrorist threat of global proportions. What happens when one of the world's most famous cities is held hostage by terrorists? [Ubisoft] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,22,20,2,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,170,18,13,3,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Tactical, Modern, Modern",16,M,"#11 Best PC Game of 2006
#40 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#12 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
city-of-heroes,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/city-of-heroes,NCSOFT,"Paragon Studios, Cryptic Studios",27-Apr-04,,"City of Heroes is a super-powered hero based massively multiplayer online role-playing game. The game is set in Paragon City, a modern day metropolis full of super powered villains, alien invaders, and underground monsters. Players take on the roles of Paragon City's super-powered defenders. Create your own hero by choosing your powers and designing your own costume. [NCsoft] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,58,55,3,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,116,53,8,7,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Modern, Modern",,T,"#20 Best PC Game of 2004
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#86 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
blazblue-chrono-phantasma-extend,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/blazblue-chrono-phantasma-extend,"H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.",Arc System Works,2-Mar-16,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One","The most definitive installment of the renouned 2D fighting game franchise, BlazBlue, can finally be taken into your living room. Uncover the secrets, of the Chrono Phantasma Extend.",85,generally favorable reviews,8,7,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,23,1,0,0,"Action, Fighting, 2D",,T,#28 Best PC Game of 2016
swat-4,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/swat-4,Sierra Entertainment,Irrational Games,5-Apr-05,,"Show No Mercy In Defense of Life. Los Angeles: 2006. Gangs rule the city and crime's at an all-time high. As an elite SWAT officer, you must protect the lives of the innocent throughout 16 intense missions. There's no room for mistakes. Or mercy. What's it gonna be rookie? [Sierra]",85,generally favorable reviews,49,46,3,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,334,51,7,1,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Tactical, Arcade",16,M,"#14 Best PC Game of 2005
#23 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#11 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
everquest,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/everquest,Sony Online Entertainment,Sony Online Entertainment,16-Mar-99,,"Prepare to enter an enormous virtual environment-an entire world with its own diverse species, economic systems, alliances, and politics. Choose from a variety of races and classes, customize your character, and begin your quest in any number of cities of villages throughout multiple continents. Equip yourself for adventure, seek allies and knowledge, and experience a rich world of dungeons, towers, crypts, evil abbeys-anything is possible-even planes and realities beyond your imagination. Meet new friends from around the world to face epic challenges. Make yourself a noble human knight, a vicious dark elf thief, a greedy dwarven merchant, or whatever suits your desire. [Sony Online Entertainment] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,17,16,1,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,71,13,1,3,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,"#8 Best PC Game of 1999
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 1999
#8 Most Shared PC Game of 1999"
warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-ii,THQ,"Relic, Relic Entertainment",18-Feb-09,,"Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II is set in the grim, war-ravaged world of Games Workshop¡¯s Warhammer 40,000 universe ¨C a dark, futuristic, science-fiction setting where armies of technologically advanced warriors, fighting machines and hordes of implacable aliens wage constant war. Dawn of War II ushers in a new chapter in the RTS series, as ancient races ¨C including the dauntless Space Marines and savage Orks - clash across ruined worlds on a mission to claim the galaxy and preserve their own existence. Powered by the re-vamped Essence Engine 2.0, the next evolution of Relic¡¯s proprietary game engine made famous in the award winning Company of Heroes, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II delivers fast-paced RTS action with ferocious melee and ranged combat in fully destructible environments. The game immerses players in an in-depth non-linear single-player campaign and a fully-co-operative multiplayer mode. [THQ] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,67,64,3,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,1624,174,71,70,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General",,M,"#16 Best PC Game of 2009
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#19 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
paradigm,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/paradigm,Jacob Janerka,Jacob Janerka,5-Apr-17,,"Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, who's past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy.",85,generally favorable reviews,8,7,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,47,9,1,0,"Adventure, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,,#19 Best PC Game of 2017
battlerite,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/battlerite,Stunlock Studios,Stunlock Studios,8-Nov-17,,"BATTLERITE is an action-packed team arena brawler. Experience the unique combination of a top-down shooter with a fast-paced fighting game. Challenge friends and others in a battle of reaction, unleashing the champion within you.",85,generally favorable reviews,18,18,0,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,118,17,3,5,"Strategy, Real-Time, MOBA",6,,"#20 Best PC Game of 2017
#91 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#64 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
command-conquer-3-tiberium-wars,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/command-conquer-3-tiberium-wars,EA Games,EA LA,26-Mar-07,Xbox 360,"It is 2047 and the stakes could not be higher. Tiberium¡ªa self-replicating alien substance that has infected the Earth¡ªis spreading like a radioactive ice age. The GDI, a high-tech alliance of the world¡¯s most advanced nations, is fighting to contain Tiberium, but Kane, the megalomaniacal leader of The Brotherhood of NOD has other plans for Earth. Kane¡¯s secret society turned superpower is bent on using Tiberium to take control and transform humanity into his twisted vision of the future. All-out war rages over Tiberium and the fate of the planet rests in the balance. Experience a revolution in RTS gaming with a single player campaign that rewards you for your gameplay style. Add layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customizing your armies by combining units. Battle it out online with native voice-over IP, integrated clan support, and new spectator modes that let you play RTS games like a sport. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,47,43,4,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,543,58,18,32,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#19 Best PC Game of 2007
#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#56 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
bittrip-presentsrunner2-future-legend-of-rhythm-alien,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/bittrip-presentsrunner2-future-legend-of-rhythm-alien,Gaijin Games,Gaijin Games,26-Feb-13,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360",Runner 2 - Future Legend of Rhythm Alien is inspired by the Bit.Trip series originally released on Nintendo platforms.,85,generally favorable reviews,23,23,0,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,166,20,7,1,"Action, Miscellaneous, Rhythm, Music, Music",No Online Multiplayer,T,#21 Best PC Game of 2013
hotline-miami,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hotline-miami,Devolver Digital,Dennaton,23-Oct-12,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Stadia","Step into the neon-soaked underground of 1980s Miami as bizarre messages on your answering machine seem to be urging you to commit terrible acts of violence - but will you obey? Hotline Miami overflows with raw brutality and skull crushing close combat as you find yourself outgunned and using your wits to choreograph your way through impossible situations. An unmistakable visual style, a driving soundtrack, and a surreal plot that will have you question your own thirst for blood. Bash and blast through over 20 multiscreen levels with 35 unique weapons and collect 25 game-altering masks in one of the darkest and most unusual independent games on the scene. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,51,48,2,1,8.5,generally favorable reviews,1819,288,50,25,"Action, Action Adventure, General, General, Linear",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#20 Best PC Game of 2012
#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#24 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
metro-exodus-enhanced-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/metro-exodus-enhanced-edition,Deep Silver,4A Games,6-May-21,"PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X","For PC players, we¡¯re taking advantage of our new Fully Ray Traced Lighting Pipeline and the latest GPU-capable hardware from NVIDIA and AMD to offer the ultimate Ray Traced experience ¨C the Metro Exodus PC Enhanced Edition. This upgrade is so extensive, it will require a Ray Tracing capable¡­ Expand",85,generally favorable reviews,10,10,0,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,191,16,1,1,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,,#18 Best PC Game of 2021
final-fantasy-xv-windows-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/final-fantasy-xv-windows-edition,Square Enix,Square Enix,6-Mar-18,"PlayStation 4, Stadia, Xbox One","Set in modern times but with a touch of medieval influences, Final Fantasy XV focuses on Noctis Lucis Caelum, the prince of a dynasty which rules a city state that has the last remaining crystal. After the crystal is stolen by an invading nation, Niflheim, a global conflict ensues with all other nations wishing to gain it for themselves. Alongside the main protagonist, Noctis is joined by a military tactician Ignis Scienta, who can deftly handle a katana in battle, a melee fighter named Gladiolus Amicitia, gun-wielding Prompto Argentum, and head of the Royal Family Guards Cor Leonis. There's one other character that appears to get close with Noctis, even if her connection with him is still unknown. Her name is Stella Nox Fleuret, she seems to be strong and fight well with her rapier. Against this backdrop of a world at war, Noctis Lucis Caelum and his closest friends embark on an epic journey to try and get the crystal back. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,29,28,1,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,1148,126,32,31,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",4,T,"#18 Best PC Game of 2018
#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#48 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
out-of-the-park-baseball-13,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/out-of-the-park-baseball-13,Out Of The Park Developments,Out Of The Park Developments,9-Apr-12,,,85,generally favorable reviews,8,7,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,88,40,0,2,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Baseball, Sim, Sim",,,"#21 Best PC Game of 2012
#99 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012"
wizardry-8,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/wizardry-8,Sir-Tech Software Inc.,Sir-Tech Software Inc.,14-Nov-01,,"An epic fantasy RPG that picks up where ""Wizardry 7"" left off. The Dark Savant had taken flight with a device called the Astral Dominae, an incredibly powerful artifact containing the secret of life itself. Following him are two powerful races, the T'Rang and the Umpani, as well as your own brave party of adventurers. Everyone is headed to Dominus, a world on the cusp of the Cosmic Circle, birthplace of the Astral Dominae and home of the Cosmic Lords. Many paths will converge on Dominus, and many long-hidden secrets will be revealed. [Sirtech] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,20,17,3,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,104,19,1,2,"Role-Playing, First-Person, First-Person, General, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#21 Best PC Game of 2001
#30 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#30 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
aliens-versus-predator-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/aliens-versus-predator-2,Fox Interactive,Monolith Productions,31-Oct-01,,"AVP 2 takes you to Planet LV1201, where three diverse and bloodthirsty species battle for survival. The story-driven plot weaves together the fates of all three races. Choose to play as Alien, Predator, or Marine as you use your physical prowess, killer instincts, or superior firepower to stay alive. [Sierra] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,27,27,0,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,223,28,4,0,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",116,M,"#22 Best PC Game of 2001
#20 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#31 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
operation-flashpoint-cold-war-crisis,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/operation-flashpoint-cold-war-crisis,Codemasters,Bohemia Interactive,30-Aug-01,,"Players assume the role of a U.S. NATO private on a training mission in a fictional 1985 Cold War storyline, where a new Soviet regime seizes control of an island community, and underground resistance groups have mobilized in opposition. The new Soviet government, unable to fight the resistance, calls upon NATO to act as a peacekeeping force and help restore order to the region. NATO responds with Operation Flashpoint. [Codemasters] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,21,18,3,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,177,35,1,0,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Tactical, Modern, Modern",116,M,"#23 Best PC Game of 2001
#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#20 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
tropico,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tropico,Gathering,PopTop Software,5-Apr-01,iPhone/iPad,"Picture a city-building simulation, god game combination with a good splash of humor set in a third world, Caribbean island setting.",85,generally favorable reviews,28,28,0,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,133,14,2,0,"Strategy, Miscellaneous, Real-Time, Management, Compilation, Modern, Modern, Government",1,T,"#24 Best PC Game of 2001
#42 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#71 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
giants-citizen-kabuto,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/giants-citizen-kabuto,Interplay,Planet Moon Studios,6-Dec-00,PlayStation 2,"A frenzied action game in which players battle each other with one of three distinct races: The Meccs, the Sea Reapers, or the giant named Kabuto. These three species are highly incompatible with one another, and are all battling for supremacy over the islands on which they inhabit. [Interplay]",85,generally favorable reviews,27,24,3,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,106,16,1,0,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, Third-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",110,M,"#27 Best PC Game of 2000
#23 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#33 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
nascar-simracing,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/nascar-simracing,EA Games,EA Tiburon,15-Feb-05,PlayStation 2,"NASCAR SimRacing has been redefined specifically for the unique tastes of the PC gaming community. Featuring the top three NASCAR Series - the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, NASCAR Busch Series, and NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series - NASCAR SimRacing gives you the full experience of the track. Take on racing?s biggest challenge in the all-new Career Mode, where you battle your way through the different series against the NASCAR elite. Or, choose your favorite series and take on a full pack of 800 horse-powered monsters?the authentic sights and sounds of NASCAR racing will blow you away. See it, feel it, hear it... authentic NASCAR. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,14,12,2,0,4.9,generally unfavorable reviews,20,5,0,5,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, Stock Car, Stock Car, Automobile",44,E,"#15 Best PC Game of 2005
#90 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#77 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
the-lord-of-the-rings-online-mines-of-moria,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-lord-of-the-rings-online-mines-of-moria,Turbine Inc.,Turbine Inc.,17-Nov-08,,"Mines of Moria expands the online world of Middle-earth to let players explore the ancient underground cities of the dwarves, battle epic characters in the depths, face off with the Watcher, be a part of the fateful release of Durin¡¯s Bane and more. Speak Friend, and Enter ¨C Moria, called Khazad-d?m by the dwarves, was their capital and the grandest of cities. This enormous underground cavern in north-western Middle-earth, comprises an immense network of tunnels, chambers, mines and huge halls that run beneath and ultimately through the Misty Mountains. For the first time, players of The Lord of the Rings Online enter this ancient city which has served as the foundation for the modern-day dungeon-crawling adventures to battle the hordes of goblins and the Nameless of the Deep and journey through hundreds of new quests within six new kinds of stunning environments. The Mines of Moria represents the beginning of Volume II of The Lord of the Rings Online. Players can experience six new books as part of this update and participate in the release of Durin¡¯s Bane, battle the Watcher, aid Galadriel and more. Players advance their characters up to level 60, gaining access to new traits, virtues, skills and class quests. The crafting system will also expand, giving players the ability to craft even more powerful items. The Rune-keeper and the Warden, the first new classes to be introduced since the launch of the game, allow players to build exciting and powerful new characters in The Lord of the Rings Online in diverse new ways. The Mines of Moria introduces Turbine¡¯s new item advancement system to The Lord of the Rings Online. Players will be able to forge weapons and class-related equipment and evolve them to build a legacy the likes of Bilbo¡¯s Sting and Gandalf¡¯s Glamdring. These legendary weapons level-up along with the player, allowing customization by advancing the item¡¯s virtues, adding runic legacies, modifying its titles and forming fables. [Turbine] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,24,23,1,0,8,generally favorable reviews,118,23,1,4,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,"#15 Best PC Game of 2008
#45 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008"
the-binding-of-isaac-afterbirth,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-binding-of-isaac-afterbirth,Nicalis,Nicalis,30-Oct-15,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","When Isaac¡¯s mother starts hearing the voice of God demanding a sacrifice be made to prove her faith, Isaac escapes into the basement facing droves of deranged enemies, lost brothers and sisters, his fears, and eventually his mother.",85,generally favorable reviews,10,9,1,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,307,20,5,1,"Action, Shooter, Shoot-'Em-Up, Top-Down",,M,"#22 Best PC Game of 2015
#94 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#46 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
amnesia-the-dark-descent,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/amnesia-the-dark-descent,"THQ , Frictional Games",Frictional Games,8-Sep-10,,"The last remaining memories fade away into darkness. Your mind is a mess and only a feeling of being hunted remains. You must escape. Awake... Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,44,42,2,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,1591,356,38,21,"Action Adventure, Horror, Horror, Survival",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#14 Best PC Game of 2010
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#17 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
huntdown,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/huntdown,"Coffee Stain Studios , Coffee Stain Publishing","Coffee Stain Studios, Easy Trigger Games",12-May-20,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Challenge yourselves in this hard-boiled co-op arcade shooter! Run, jump, and take cover in the mayhem-filled streets of the future. Kill the henchmen, take their guns, and Huntdown the leaders! Collect the bounty, level by level, and make a healthy living by making living unhealthy.",85,generally favorable reviews,14,14,0,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,67,10,3,1,"Action, General, Platformer, 2D",,T,#24 Best PC Game of 2020
chaos-reborn,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/chaos-reborn,Snapshot Games Inc.,Snapshot Games Inc.,26-Oct-15,iPhone/iPad,"At the heart of Chaos Reborn is an intuitive and fluid turn-based wizard combat system. You play the role of a fighting wizard armed with a selection of spells and magical staff. Some spells summon creatures but others are more exotic, such as the Gooey Blob which spreads uncontrollably across the terrain. The balance between Law and Chaos can be altered to your advantage, or you can cast illusions to deceive your adversaries. It¡¯s a game of bluff, tactics and calculated risks with nail-biting decisions from one turn to the next. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,10,10,0,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,68,22,5,1,"Fantasy, Strategy, Turn-Based, General",,,"#23 Best PC Game of 2015
#87 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#82 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
gtr-fia-gt-racing-game,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/gtr-fia-gt-racing-game,10tacle Studios,SimBin,3-May-05,,"Experience the original FIA GT Championship first-hand on your PC as you pit your skills against over 70 different opponents on all 10 legendary race courses such as SPA, Donington, and Monza. Developed by racing professionals, GTR is the most realistic racing experience ever. Original FIA GT Series cars and courses. 3 playing modes for newcomers, experienced players and simulation pros including intense multiplayer action. Real racing teams featuring over 70 race cars, including the Porsche 911, Viper GTS-R, BMW Z3 M and Ferrari 550 Maranello. Highly realistic opponent AI giving a total race experience! Dynamic weather changes during the race. Unrestricted game save and reload function. MOTEC Analysis Software: GTR uses the analysis software used by real racing teams. Based on real-life FIA GT team telemetry data. Live Track Technology: course conditions change as the race progresses. [Atari] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,24,22,2,0,8,generally favorable reviews,49,20,1,1,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, GT / Street, Automobile",60,E,"#16 Best PC Game of 2005
#58 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#38 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
control,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/control,505 Games,Remedy Entertainment,27-Aug-19,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","After a secretive agency in New York is invaded by an otherworldly threat, you become the new Director struggling to regain Control. This supernatural third-person action-adventure game will challenge you to master a combination of supernatural abilities, modifiable loadouts and reactive environments, while fighting through a deep and unpredictable world. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,33,32,1,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,1492,241,81,74,"Action Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#18 Best PC Game of 2019
#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#82 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
football-manager-2011,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/football-manager-2011,Sega,Sports Interactive,4-Nov-10,iPhone/iPad,"With more new features than ever before, including real-time contract negotiation, a revamped training system and a number of match engine improvements, Football Manager 2011 will once again raise the bar for Soccer management games.",85,generally favorable reviews,23,22,1,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,96,13,2,0,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Management, Management",,E,"#15 Best PC Game of 2010
#89 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010"
dust-an-elysian-tail,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dust-an-elysian-tail,Microsoft Game Studios,Humble Hearts,24-May-13,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox 360","Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond. At your disposal is the mythical Blade of Ahrah, capable of turning its wielder into an unstoppable force of nature, and the blade's diminutive guardian, Fidget. Battle dozens of enemies at once with an easy-to-learn, difficult-to-master combat system, take on a variety of quests from friendly villagers, discover ancient secrets and powerful upgrades hidden throughout the massive, open world, and uncover the story of an ancient civilization on the brink of extinction as you fight to uncover your own past. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,536,104,10,3,"Action, Role-Playing, Action RPG, Platformer, Action RPG,",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#22 Best PC Game of 2013
#67 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#80 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
south-park-the-stick-of-truth,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/south-park-the-stick-of-truth,Ubisoft,Obsidian Entertainment,4-Mar-14,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One","South Park: The Game is an epic role-playing adventure that will allow the user to befriend Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny and explore the quiet little mountain town like never before.",85,generally favorable reviews,48,43,5,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,2296,298,50,20,"Role-Playing, General, General",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#17 Best PC Game of 2014
#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
destiny-2-the-witch-queen,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/destiny-2-the-witch-queen,Bungie,Bungie,22-Feb-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","The Definitive Destiny Campaign. Delve into Savath?n¡¯s Throne World to uncover the mystery of how she and her Lucent Hive stole the Light. Learn the secrets to crafting new weapons, the new Glaive, and survive the truth within her web of lies. New Destination. A twisted wonderland of corruption and splendor, Savath?n¡¯s Throne World plays host to a fragile balance of power. From her palace to the swamp, all that she hides can be found here. Weapon Crafting. Create custom weaponry with unique mod, shader, and stat combinations. Master the new Glaive weapon type and unleash powerful melee combos, projectile attacks, and a deployable energy shield. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,18,17,1,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,139,41,4,8,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",,,"#27 Best PC Game of 2022
#44 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
clive-barkers-undying,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/clive-barkers-undying,Electronic Arts,Dreamworks Games,21-Feb-01,,"An FPS that delivers an unparalleled tale of horror. Summoned by an old friend, you are Patrick Galloway, master of the occult, armed with the dark knowledge of arcane magic and a six-shot weapon of forged metal grace. You must unravel the curse of the Covenant family ... or die trying. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,29,23,6,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,205,41,2,0,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Fantasy, Fantasy, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#25 Best PC Game of 2001
#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#51 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
dark-souls-prepare-to-die-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dark-souls-prepare-to-die-edition,Namco Bandai Games,From Software,24-Aug-12,,"With tense dungeon crawling and fearsome enemy encounters, the seamlessly intertwined world of Dark Souls is full of extreme battles, rewarding challenges, nuanced weaponry and magic, and the flexibility to customize each character to suit any desired play style. The innovative online component allows gamers to draw from the collective experience of the Dark Souls community as they either help or sabotage each other on the journey through the world of Lordran to save the land from darkness. With a massive, seamless open world design, Dark Souls encourages deep exploration and an adaptable gameplay experience. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,42,36,5,1,7.8,generally favorable reviews,2490,425,68,154,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",,M,"#22 Best PC Game of 2012
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#20 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
tunic,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tunic,Finji,ISOMETRICORP Games,16-Mar-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Tunic is an isometric action adventure about a tiny fox in a big world. Embark on an adventuresome questabout set in that place just beyond the farthest you¡¯ve ever been. Explore ancient ruins, fight monsters and uncover mysterious secrets. The world is big and scary ¡ª so be brave, little one.",85,generally favorable reviews,60,59,0,1,7.7,generally favorable reviews,378,123,17,25,"Role-Playing, Action Adventure, Action RPG, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,,"#28 Best PC Game of 2022
#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
shadow-tactics-blades-of-the-shogun,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/shadow-tactics-blades-of-the-shogun,Daedalic Entertainment,"Mimimi Productions, Mimimi Games",6-Dec-16,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","The tactical game with stealth elements Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a cooperative endeavor of Daedalic Entertainment and Mimimi Productions. The game is a special take on the genre: it takes place during the Edo-Era of Japan in 1615. Within a playtime of roughly 25 hours, 5 characters will face challenging missions, each protagonist with their own special field of expertise. Only if you know the positive and negative qualities of your characters and play tactically and with finesse, will you master the challenges ahead. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,40,39,1,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,393,60,7,2,"Strategy, Real-Time, Tactics",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#29 Best PC Game of 2016
#57 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#29 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
medieval-ii-total-war-kingdoms,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/medieval-ii-total-war-kingdoms,Sega,Creative Assembly,28-Aug-07,iPhone/iPad,"Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms is the official expansion to Medieval II: Total War, presenting players with all-new territories to explore, troops to command, and enemies to conquer. Kingdoms features four new entire campaigns centered on expanded maps of the British Isles, Teutonic Northern Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. In Medieval II, players were only given a glimpse of South America, but in Kingdoms, vast tracts of land in both North and South America have been opened up for players to conquer. All-new factions from the New World are also now fully playable, including the Aztecs, Apaches, and Mayans. Along with the new maps in the Britannia, Teutonic, Crusades, and New World Campaigns, there are 13 new factions to play, over 110 units to control, and 50 building types, adding up to 80 hours of new gameplay. Kingdoms also offers new multiplayer maps and hotseat multiplayer, a first for the Total War series, allowing players to play one-versus-one campaign games on the same computer. [Sega] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,22,21,1,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,227,19,3,3,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, General",8,T,"#20 Best PC Game of 2007
#62 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#70 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
inscryption,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/inscryption,"Devolver Digital , Daniel Mullins Games",Daniel Mullins Games,19-Oct-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch","Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...",85,generally favorable reviews,48,45,3,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,284,77,21,5,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Card Battle",No Online Multiplayer,,"#19 Best PC Game of 2021
#30 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
dragon-quest-builders-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dragon-quest-builders-2,Square Enix,"Omega Force, Koei Tecmo Games",10-Dec-19,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 is a block-building RPG set in a fantasy land threatened by an evil cult. Explore, battle, build and harvest in the charming single-player campaign or build big projects in the online sandbox mode for up to 4-players.",85,generally favorable reviews,11,10,1,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,36,6,2,3,"Action Adventure, Sandbox",4,E10+,#19 Best PC Game of 2019
shovel-knight,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/shovel-knight,Yacht Club Games,Yacht Club Games,26-Jun-14,"3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox One","Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with memorable characters and an 8-bit retro aesthetic created by Yacht Club Games. You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this valley with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and save his lost beloved. He wields a ShovelBlade; a multipurpose weapon whose techniques have now been lost to the ages. Always honest and helpful, Shovel Knight is a shining example of the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly. However, between Shovel Knight and his beloved stands a cadre of villainous knights. These terrible foes, known as The Order of No Quarter, have been dispatched to prevent Shovel Knight from reaching the Enchantress at any cost. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,46,44,2,0,8,generally favorable reviews,544,71,10,6,"Platformer, 2D, Action, Platformer, 2D",,E,"#18 Best PC Game of 2014
#58 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#48 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
dmc-devil-may-cry,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dmc-devil-may-cry,Capcom,"Ninja Theory, QLOC",24-Jan-13,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","DmC is the next installment in the Devil May Cry series, set in the present day, with new weapons and a new setting for Dante. Chain together combo after combo with panache and dispatch demonic spawn back to hell.",85,generally favorable reviews,22,22,0,0,7,mixed or average reviews,2205,220,77,49,"Action, General, Action Adventure, Fantasy, General, Fantasy, Linear",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#23 Best PC Game of 2013
#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#22 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
peggle-deluxe,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/peggle-deluxe,PopCap,PopCap,6-Mar-07,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Ready, aim... bounce! Clear the orange pegs from 55 fanciful levels as 10 whimsical teachers guide you toward Peggle greatness. Wield mystifying Magic Powers, rack up huge bonus points and make shots you'll smile about for weeks. Amidst all this fevered action, only one question remains: Can you become a Peggle Master? [PopCap Games] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,9,9,0,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,163,25,7,3,"Miscellaneous, Puzzle, Action, Puzzle, Puzzle, Action",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#21 Best PC Game of 2007
#42 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007"
monopoly-tycoon,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/monopoly-tycoon,"Atari , Infogrames",Deep Red,24-Sep-01,,"A simulation game where the traditional fantasy of ""owning it all"" is taken to the next level. Plan, invest, build, demolish, and bankrupt your opponents in a real time 3D environment. Construct a fabulous upscale apartment building on Park Place or start a department store chain on Baltic or Mediterranean. It's all about money ? and making more of it than your opponents. [Infogrames] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,10,10,0,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,33,6,4,0,"Strategy, Miscellaneous, Tycoon, Management, Tycoon, Board / Card Game, Business / Tycoon",14,E,"#26 Best PC Game of 2001
#58 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#60 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
indigo-prophecy,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/indigo-prophecy,"Atari , Atari SA",Quantic Dream,20-Sep-05,PlayStation 4,"(Also known as ""Fahrenheit"") New York, January 2009. For no apparent reason, ordinary people are killing total strangers in public places. Although there is no link between the murderers, they all seem to respect exactly the same ritual and pattern. Lucas Kane becomes another of these murderers when he kills a stranger in the men's room of a restaurant. Haunted by strange visions, he must keep one step ahead of the police to find out what is happening to him. Inspector Carla Valenti and her teammate agent Tyler Miles are in charge of the investigation. A series of disturbing clues projects them into a world they had never even dreamed of. Meanwhile, the early onset of winter paralyses Manhattan in an unbearable fury of cold and snow. Each day the temperature drops, as a coat of brilliant white snow is drawn over the dark streets of New York. One thing is sure : The final countdown has already begun. Indigo Prophecy creates a new breed of interactive entertainment, merging cinema and interactivity. A spectacular real-time 3D adventure with state-of-the-art camera direction and multi-path scenario. Play different protagonists in this epic quest and make the story progress depending on YOUR decisions. Control different characters in an awe-inspiring paranormal thriller, discern the dark secrets behind mysterious serial killings, understand why the city is brought to a standstill by snow and dropping temperatures, Play the hunter and the fugitive : explore, interact, fight and confront by all means dark forces during your journey. After Indigo Prophecy, the world just can't be the same place again. [Quantic Dream] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,41,36,5,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,490,59,14,17,"Adventure, 3D, Modern, Third-Person, Modern",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#17 Best PC Game of 2005
#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#23 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
prince-of-persia-the-two-thrones,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/prince-of-persia-the-two-thrones,Ubisoft,Ubisoft,1-Dec-05,"PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3","The Prince of Persia, a seasoned warrior, returns from the Island of Time to Babylon with his love, Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him. The Prince is rapidly captured and Kaileena has no choice but to sacrifice herself and unleash the Sands of Time in order to save him. Now cast out on the streets and hunted as a fugitive, the Prince soon discovers that past battles have given rise to a deadly Dark Prince, whose spirit gradually possesses him. Play and master two distinct characters: Wield the powers and weapons of two master warriors with different combat styles, attitudes, and histories. Choose your way to fight: Master the expanded Free-Form Fighting system to destroy enemies in your own style; strangle enemies from afar with the deadly Daggertail; or surprise them with full-speed one-shot kills using a brand new stealth art. The choice is yours. Battle freely through Babylon: Dominate enemies on the perilous rooftops, dodge through chaotic streets, and ambush pursuers in dark, underground passageways. Immerse yourself in a dramatic story: Experience unparalleled depth in storytelling as you fight your way through a twisting tale filled with adrenaline, tension and discovery. Manipulate time to surprise enemies: Execute powerful attacks against entire armies by slowing down or rewinding time, or surprise them by using some all-new Sands of Time powers. Experience a masterful blend of gameplay: True to the Prince of Persia; franchise, the game provides a variety of action combat, agility and story-driven puzzles - all masterfully blended together into a rich gaming experience. [Ubisoft] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,29,25,4,0,8,generally favorable reviews,446,24,8,9,"Action Adventure, Fantasy, Fantasy, Linear",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#18 Best PC Game of 2005
#33 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
sam-max-episode-204-chariots-of-the-dogs,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sam-max-episode-204-chariots-of-the-dogs,"Telltale Games , GameTap",Telltale Games,13-Mar-08,iPhone/iPad,"Could it be? How could it happen? It¡¯s virtually impossible -- Bosco, proprietor of Bosco¡¯s Inconvenience and ultra-paranoid master of disguise -- is missing! Could it be a kidnapping? What kind of inhuman monstrosity would want Bosco around badly enough to steal him? This could be the toughest case yet for Sam & Max! [GameTap] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,23,18,5,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,18,2,0,0,"Adventure, General, 3D, Point-and-Click, Third-Person",No Online Multiplayer,T,#16 Best PC Game of 2008
assetto-corsa,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/assetto-corsa,Kunos Simulazioni,Kunos Simulazioni,19-Dec-14,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","Assetto Corsa is designed to provide a very realistic driving experience, with single player and multiplayer options, officially licensed cars and tracks developed using Laser scan technology, and the highest level of accuracy possible in reproducing real world motor racing environments. Also, Assetto Corsa allows for considerable customisation and modification, in order to satisfy the expectations of professional simracers, gamers who prefer to approach the driving experience more progressively, and hobbyists who just like to collect lots of cars and tracks. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,17,16,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,415,73,10,13,"Driving, General, GT / Street, Racing, Simulation, Automobile",,E,"#19 Best PC Game of 2014
#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#47 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
machinarium,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/machinarium,Amanita Design,Amanita Design,16-Oct-09,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox One",Machinarium is independent puzzle / adventure game developed by the makers of popular web-games Samorost and Samorost2. A little robot who¡¯s been thrown out to the scrap yard behind the city must return and confront the Black Cap Brotherhood and save his robot-girl friend.,85,generally favorable reviews,47,43,4,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,730,99,20,7,"Adventure, General, Third-Person, General, Point-and-Click, Sci-Fi",No Online Multiplayer,,"#17 Best PC Game of 2009
#25 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#44 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
frozen-synapse,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/frozen-synapse,Matrix Games,Mode 7 Games,26-May-11,iPhone/iPad,"Frozen Synapse is a thrilling PC strategy game that brings the simultaneous turn-based strategy genre bang up-to-date and lets you give detailed, accurate orders to your squad. Plan your moves, test them out, then hit the ""Execute"" button: both you and your enemy's turns are executed simultaneously. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,27,24,3,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,205,43,8,10,"Strategy, Turn-Based, General, Modern, Tactics",2,,"#17 Best PC Game of 2011
#76 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011"
valkyria-chronicles,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/valkyria-chronicles,Sega,Sega,11-Nov-14,"PlayStation 3, Switch","Includes all previously released downloadable content. Set in a fictitious continent harkening back to the 1930s, Valkyria Chronicles highlights a Europe divided in two and governed by two powers: the Empire and the Federation. The Empire has designs on invading the small neutral country of Gallia, located between the two superpowers' territories, in an attempt to secure precious natural resources. Amidst this struggle a hero named Welkin, and his fellow soldiers of the Federation's Seventh Platoon, are fighting back against the invasion and the Empires attempts to unify the continent under its power. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,24,23,1,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,394,49,12,4,"General, Historic, Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactics",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#20 Best PC Game of 2014
#69 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#71 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
freelancer,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/freelancer,Microsoft Game Studios,Digital Anvil,3-Mar-03,,"A society taking its first timid steps into 48 sprawling galactic systems cannot hope to dam every human spring of greed and bloodlust. Make your own way, Freelancer. Ply the trade lanes for profit or raid them for plunder; slake your own thirst for vengeance on the world or take up arms to enforce the law. Take your wealth as a hired gun if you choose. No single truth rules the limitless possibility of space. [Microsoft] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,39,34,5,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,248,48,6,1,"Simulation, Sci-Fi, Space, Small Spaceship, Small Spaceship, Combat",132,T,"#18 Best PC Game of 2003
#21 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
zenzizenzic,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/zenzizenzic,Adult Swim,Ruud Koorevaar,23-Jul-15,,"Zenzizenzic is a fast-paced twin stick bullet hell shoot 'em up and open world roguelike. Featuring an abstract art style and a thumping, soundtrack, it promises to get your thumbs sweating and your blood pumping.",85,generally favorable reviews,13,13,0,0,6.4,mixed or average reviews,19,1,0,0,"Action, General, Shooter, Shoot-'Em-Up, Top-Down",,,#24 Best PC Game of 2015
galactic-civilizations-iii-crusade,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/galactic-civilizations-iii-crusade,Stardock,Stardock,4-May-17,,"Experience a new side of Galactic Civilizations III with the Crusade expansion. Discover your enemy¡¯s weak points with espionage, actively invade and conquer planets, and help talented citizens rise to power and drive your civilization into a golden age. With a detailed civilization builder tool for Steam workshop, espionage, revamped invasions, Galactic Citizens system, new races and civilizations, and more, Crusade adds a host of depth for Galactic Civilizations III. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,10,8,2,0,7,mixed or average reviews,22,6,0,2,"Strategy, Turn-Based, 4X",,,#21 Best PC Game of 2017
the-wolf-among-us-episode-1---faith,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-wolf-among-us-episode-1---faith,Telltale Games,Telltale Games,11-Oct-13,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","The Wolf Among Us is a 5-episode series from the creators of The Walking Dead. Based on Fables (DC Comics/Vertigo), an award-winning comic book series, it is an often violent, mature and hard-boiled thriller where the characters and creatures of myth, lore and legend are real and exist in our world. As Bigby Wolf - THE big bad wolf in human form - you discover that the brutal, bloody murder of a Fable is just a taste of things to come, in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences. Your choices matter: it¡¯s not only WHAT you choose to do that will affect how your story plays out, but WHEN you choose to do it. A mature and gritty take on characters from fairy tales, legends and folklore who have escaped into our world. These are not the characters you¡¯d see on a little child¡¯s lunchbox. Play as Bigby Wolf: formerly the most feared monster among the Fables, now Sheriff of Fabletown and protector of those he used to hunt. He must restrain the beast within if he is to earn the trust of those around him. Choose Bigby¡¯s actions carefully. Will you approach a situation calmly or unleash your inner rage? The way you act will determine how others respond to you. Set before the events seen in the first issue of the comics ¨C you don¡¯t have to know the characters or the world to play. [Telltale Games] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,45,43,2,0,8.9,generally favorable reviews,849,95,9,5,"Action Adventure, Adventure, Fantasy, General, Fantasy, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#24 Best PC Game of 2013
#72 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013"
steamworld-dig-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/steamworld-dig-2,Image & Form,Image & Form,22-Sep-17,"3DS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One","SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.",85,generally favorable reviews,14,14,0,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,79,12,3,0,"Action, Action Adventure, General, Platformer, 2D,",No Online Multiplayer,,#22 Best PC Game of 2017
robo-recall,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/robo-recall,"Epic Games , Oculus",Epic Games,1-Mar-17,,"An eruption of defective, homicidal robots is inundating RoboReady customer service, where you¡¯ve been promoted from tech repairman to Recaller. Thrown into the fray, you must rely on your wits, reflexes and a vast arsenal of weaponry to eliminate the robot uprising. Use creative combat tactics and skill shots to earn high scores as you teleport through city streets and rooftops in an awe-inspiring ballet of bullets. Tear apart your robot foes and use them to fend off the enemy onslaught. Unlock, customize and test weapons before taking on challenges that put your newfound skills to the test. [Epic Games] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,11,11,0,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,36,9,3,1,"Action, General, Shooter, Light Gun",No Online Multiplayer,T,#23 Best PC Game of 2017
mega-man-legacy-collection,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/mega-man-legacy-collection,Capcom,Digital Eclipse,24-Aug-15,"3DS, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Featuring reproductions of the series origins with the original six Mega Man games, the Legacy Collection should remind long-time fans and introduce newcomers to what made Mega Man such a popular and iconic character. Mega Man Legacy Collection will feature all six games and more. In addition to the six Mega Man games, Mega Man Legacy Collection features new ways to experience the classic games with the Museum Mode and new Challenge Mode. Challenge Mode remixes gameplay segments from all six games, with plenty of scaling difficulty objectives for experienced players to conquer yet serving as a good starting point for new players, too. Museum Mode contains a comprehensive collection of history, high-res art and original concept pieces. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,7,6,1,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,92,10,3,1,"Miscellaneous, Compilation",No Online Multiplayer,E,#25 Best PC Game of 2015
football-manager-2022,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/football-manager-2022,"Sega , Sega Europe",Sports Interactive,9-Nov-21,"iPhone/iPad, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","M22 brings new, progressive ways to find that winning edge, instil your footballing style and earn it for the fans. Pack includes an FM 'Coaching Planner' to take your tactical planning and squad building to the next level. Football isn't just about winning - it's about overcoming the odds and earning your success. Fighting your way to the top or clawing your way back from the brink; these are the moments that taste sweetest. In Football Manager 2022, you're the architect of your club's destiny - the fans' fortunes rest with you. Prevail in the moments that matter to turn their dreams into reality and earn your place alongside the managerial greats. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,40,38,2,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,60,13,4,2,"Sports, Team, Soccer, Management",,E,#20 Best PC Game of 2021
far-cry-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/far-cry-2,Ubisoft,Ubisoft Montreal,21-Oct-08,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Caught between two rival factions in war-torn Africa, you are sent to take out ""The Jackal,"" a mysterious character who has rekindled the conflict between the warlords, jeopardizing thousands of lives. In order to fulfil your mission you will have to play the factions against each other, identify and exploit your their weaknesses, and neutralize their superior numbers and firepower with surprise, subversion, cunning and, of course, brute force. Real-time story telling, systemic auto-healing, minimal in-game interface are just few of the features that make you feel the tension of being alone against barbarous warlords that threaten thousands of innocent lives. Choose from a wide range of weapons to make your way to your primary target. Meet the fight head-on with your machine-gun, go berserk with your machete or make stealth kills as a Sniper. If you feel that the atmosphere is not warm enough, light up your flamethrower and let your enemies and everything around them feel the heat. [Ubisoft] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,34,26,8,0,6.1,mixed or average reviews,1811,163,164,201,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Modern, Arcade",16,M,"#17 Best PC Game of 2008
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#8 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
the-walking-dead-episode-3---long-road-ahead,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-walking-dead-episode-3---long-road-ahead,Telltale Games,Telltale Games,29-Aug-12,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360",Episode 3 of a 5-part game series set in Robert Kirkman¡¯s universe. Treachery within the group leads to a devastating series of events. Will the tough choices you made in episodes one and two come back to haunt you or prove to be worthwhile decisions?,85,generally favorable reviews,24,22,2,0,8,generally favorable reviews,284,13,7,6,"Miscellaneous, Adventure, General, Compilation, Point-and-Click",,M,#23 Best PC Game of 2012
audiosurf,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/audiosurf,Invisible Handlebar,BestGameEver.com,15-Feb-08,,"Ride your music. Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose. You earn points for clustering together blocks of the same color on the highway, and compete with others on the internet for the high score on your favorite songs. Audiosurf on Steam includes The Orange Box soundtrack, integrated with the game to enable ""Still Alive"" surfing and more. In addition, Audiosurf is one of the first titles to leverage the recently announced Steamworks, offering full support for the Steam Achievements that appear on Steam Community profile pages. [Valve] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,25,24,1,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,765,187,29,17,"Action, Miscellaneous, Rhythm, Music, Music",1,,"#18 Best PC Game of 2008
#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#71 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
battleblock-theater,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/battleblock-theater,The Behemoth,The Behemoth,15-May-14,Xbox 360,"Shipwrecked. Captured. Betrayed. Forced to perform for an audience of cats? Wait, what?? You've just unlocked the door to BattleBlock Theater! There's no turning back once you've started on your quest to free your imprisoned friends from evil technological cats! Immerse yourself in this mind bending tale of treachery as you battle your way through hundreds of levels in order to discover the puzzling truth behind BattleBlock Theater. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,17,17,0,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,299,33,7,2,"Action, Platformer, 2D",,T,"#21 Best PC Game of 2014
#94 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014"
dragon-ball-fighterz,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dragon-ball-fighterz,Bandai Namco Games,Arc System Works,26-Jan-18,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","After the success of the Xenoverse series, its time to introduce a new classic 2D DRAGON BALL fighting game for this generations consoles. DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its allpowerful fighters. Partnering with Arc System Works, DRAGON BALL FighterZ maximizes high end Anime graphics and brings easy to learn but difficult to master fighting gameplay to audiences worldwide.
Key Features:

* 3vs3 TAG/SUPPORT
Allows players to train and master more than one fighter/style which brings deeper gameplay

* HIGH-END ANIME GRAPHICS
Using the power of the Unreal engine and the talented team at Arc System Works, DRAGON BALL FighterZ is a visual tour-de-force
* SPECTACULAR FIGHTS
Experience aerial combos, destructible stages, famous scenes from the DRAGON BALL anime reproduced in 60FPS and 1080p resolution (Higher resolution will be supported on PS4 Pro and Xbox Scorpio) Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,9,9,0,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,212,25,9,7,"Action, Fighting, 2D",2,T,"#19 Best PC Game of 2018
#72 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018"
star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-ii---the-sith-lords,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-ii---the-sith-lords,LucasArts,Obsidian Entertainment,8-Feb-05,"iPhone/iPad, Switch","Beginning approximately five years after the events of the first Knights of the Old Republic, The Sith Lords takes players on an entirely new journey as they assume the role of what is believed to be the last Jedi in the galaxy. The game features a cast of memorable returning characters and sinister new villains. Using more than 30 new Force powers, players can turn weak-minded enemies against one another in combat with ""Force confusion"" or see through doors and view character alignment with ""Force sight."" Assigned to protect the Old Republic and the Jedi Order from the terrifying Dark Lords of the Sith, players must explore and battle through seven diverse worlds while being challenged whether to choose the light side of the Force or surrender to the lure of the dark side. [LucasArts] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,31,28,3,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,942,125,30,22,"Role-Playing, Third-Person, Third-Person, General, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#19 Best PC Game of 2005
#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
deaths-door,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/deaths-door,Devolver Digital,Acid Nerve,20-Jul-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry and overflow with greed and power. Talon Sharp Combat: Utilise melee weapons, arrows and magic to overcome a fantastic array of beasts and demigods. Mistakes are punished and victory is rewarded. Gain an edge by customising your character stats and mastering the abilities and upgrades you obtain.

A Beautifully Bleak World: Venture beyond the Doors and explore a land full of twisted inhabitants and countless secrets, bringing hope to the weird and wonderful characters you¡¯ll meet along the way.

A Dark Mystery to Unravel: Track down and defeat colossal tyrants with stories and motivations of their own. Experience a somber yet darkly comedic tale, uncovering the truths behind the flow of souls, the role of the Crows and the origin of the Doors. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,58,54,4,0,8,generally favorable reviews,216,61,24,3,"Action Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#21 Best PC Game of 2021
#33 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
amid-evil,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/amid-evil,New Blood Interactive,Indefatigable,20-Jun-19,,A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.,85,generally favorable reviews,9,9,0,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,90,21,5,2,"Action, Action Adventure, General, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,,"#20 Best PC Game of 2019
#98 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019"
batman-the-enemy-within---episode-5-same-stitch,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/batman-the-enemy-within---episode-5-same-stitch,Telltale Games,Telltale Games,26-Mar-18,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Xbox One",Same Stitch is the fifth and final episode of Batman: The Enemy Within. The episode will follow Batman as he confronts either Amanda Waller and the Agency or a menace he has helped create.,85,generally favorable reviews,15,13,2,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,98,5,0,1,"Adventure, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,,"#20 Best PC Game of 2018
#71 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
mvp-baseball-2005,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/mvp-baseball-2005,EA Sports,EA Sports,22-Feb-05,PlayStation 2,"Key features for MVP Baseball 2005 include the following: Own the Plate: Change your position in the box to adjust to where the pitcher is working you, or keep the defense honest with a bunt for a hit. Precision Pitching: Paint the corners or send a message with the new Precision Pitch Meter, or catch runners napping with unparalleled pickoff control. Enhanced Big Play Control: Make an underhand toss to the pitcher as he sprints to cover first, slide around a tag at home, and make user-controlled stretches and dives. While leading off base, exercise your reflexes by beating pickoff throws with the all-new manual leadoff control. Control every aspect of your organization in all-new Owner Mode. Create your line-up based on player progression during Spring Training, or help build player attributes by competing in a variety of mini-games. All-New Create Ballpark: In Owner Mode, build a pitcher¡¯s paradise or a hitter¡¯s dream. Will you spend your earnings to upgrade your ballpark or to sign that key free agent who could bring you a championship? Expanded Minor Leagues: Advanced Single A squads and additional stadiums have been added to round out the list of teams available in the minor league system. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,11,10,1,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,22,6,2,0,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Baseball, Sim, Sim",2,E,#20 Best PC Game of 2005
full-metal-furies,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/full-metal-furies,Cellar Door Games,Cellar Door Games,17-Jan-18,"Switch, Xbox One","From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a ""true-cooperative"" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players.",85,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,58,8,0,0,"Action, Beat-'Em-Up, 2D",4,,#21 Best PC Game of 2018
the-elder-scrolls-iii-bloodmoon,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-elder-scrolls-iii-bloodmoon,Bethesda Softworks,Bethesda Softworks,3-Jun-03,,Bloodmoon takes you to the frozen Island of Solstheim where the Empire is establishing a new mining colony - a venture being threatened by the prophecy of the Bloodmoon and rumors of werewolves. [Bethesda Softworks],85,generally favorable reviews,21,19,2,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,133,10,4,1,"Role-Playing, First-Person, First-Person, Western-Style",1,T,"#19 Best PC Game of 2003
#74 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003"
rogue-legacy,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rogue-legacy,Cellar Door Games,Cellar Door Games,27-Jun-13,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox One","Rogue Legacy is a rogue-""lite"" game for PC, Mac and Linux. You'll die, but your children will avenge you. They might be genetically deficient, but that's ok. You still love your colour-blind baby. Or do you?",85,generally favorable reviews,43,42,1,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,693,91,38,20,"Role-Playing, General, Action, Platformer, Platformer, 2D, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,,"#25 Best PC Game of 2013
#55 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013"
thief-deadly-shadows,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/thief-deadly-shadows,Eidos Interactive,Ion Storm,25-May-04,,"In Thief: Deadly Shadows, gamers once again take on the role of Garrett, a master thief. Garrett is rarely seen, never caught and capable of breaking into the most ingeniously secured places. Garrett steals from the wealthy and gives to himself, making his living in the dark and foreboding City. Preferring to be left alone to ply his trade, prophecies of an impending Dark Age dictate a different plan for the thief. In Garrett?s efforts to prevent this approaching Dark Age, he has inadvertently roused an ancient hidden evil. Without allies, Garrett finds himself standing alone between the City and the forces that would crush it. [Eidos Interactive] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,45,41,4,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,320,41,11,9,"Action Adventure, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#21 Best PC Game of 2004
#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#17 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
football-manager-2014,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/football-manager-2014,Sega,Sports Interactive,30-Oct-13,,"FM 2014 features a rehauled transfer module in which opposing clubs and managers adopt a more realistic approach when making or responding to transfer offers. Additional, a host of new ¡®real world¡¯ transfer clauses have been added, such as the facility to loan a player back to the club he has just been bought from and the option to offer a combination of money and loan players, as well as new contract clauses such as a sub bench appearance fee. Beyond this, the old ¡®turn-based¡¯ system of transfer negotiations can now be accomplished two ways, the tried and tested system and a new ¡®live¡¯ system, similar to that used in Football Manager¡¯s contract negotiations. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,41,40,1,0,5.7,mixed or average reviews,298,16,11,56,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Management, Management",,E,"#26 Best PC Game of 2013
#84 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#66 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
system-shock-enhanced-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/system-shock-enhanced-edition,"Origin , Night Dive Studios",Looking Glass Studios,22-Sep-15,,"The Enhanced Edition adds a modern touch to this classic gem, without taking anything from its unmistakable atmosphere.",85,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,83,9,3,0,"Action Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,,#26 Best PC Game of 2015
everquest-gates-of-discord,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/everquest-gates-of-discord,Sony Online Entertainment,Sony Online Entertainment,9-Feb-04,,"The greatest threat to the world of Norrath has been unleashed in EverQuest! The lost continent of Taelosia has been discovered and a massive assault force, the Legion of Mata Muram, is creating chaos and devastation on this once peaceful continent! Experience EverQuest: Gates of Discord and help protect your world while adventuring in many new zones, including a stony city, sprawling temples, a myriad of catacombs, and a maze of sewers. And meet the Berserker, the newest EverQuest character class and perhaps your closest allies in melee combat against the invading hoard of fearless, deadly monstrosities from the chaotic Realm of Discord. [Sony Online Entertainment] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,7,6,1,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,8,0,0,1,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,#22 Best PC Game of 2004
fifa-2001-major-league-soccer,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fifa-2001-major-league-soccer,EA Sports,EA Sports,30-Oct-00,,"FIFA 2001's environment is alive -- this is not just a simulation: sidelines bustle with activity from spectators, coaches, and teammates as the weather and lighting change. [EA Sports]",85,generally favorable reviews,14,12,2,0,7,mixed or average reviews,38,5,0,0,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Sim, Sim",18,E,"#28 Best PC Game of 2000
#54 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
sid-meiers-civilization-v-brave-new-world,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sid-meiers-civilization-v-brave-new-world,2K Games,Firaxis Games,8-Jul-13,,"The second expansion for Sid Meier's Civilization V, Brave New World, introduces nine new civilizations, international trade, and victory through cultural dominance.",85,generally favorable reviews,55,52,2,1,8.6,generally favorable reviews,699,76,13,11,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Historic, Historic, 4X",,E10+,"#27 Best PC Game of 2013
#76 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013"
football-manager-2021,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/football-manager-2021,Sega,Sports Interactive,24-Nov-20,"iPhone/iPad, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","
The manager is the beating heart of every football club. In Football Manager 2021 dynamic, true-to-life management experiences and next-level detail renews that focus on you like never before, equipping you with all the tools to achieve elite status.

With more than 50 nations and 2,500 clubs at every level of the football pyramid to choose from, the possibilities are endless. It¡¯s over to you, boss.

Choose your colours and the challenge that best suits your ambitions and then work with your club¡¯s hierarchy to ensure you meet theirs¡­ or face the consequences.
Join forces with your backroom staff to assess the strength and depth of your playing squad before dipping into the transfer market. There¡¯s likely to be a starlet in your Academy knocking on the door of the first team¡­
Craft tactical strategies, formations and styles of play for every occasion to maximise your club¡¯s chances of winning football matches and getting those three points.
Immerse yourself in the spectacle of match day and revel in the glory of management as your planning pays off on the pitch. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,32,30,2,0,6.4,mixed or average reviews,94,17,3,12,"Sports, Team, Soccer, Management",,E,"#25 Best PC Game of 2020
#86 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
death-stranding-directors-cut,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/death-stranding-directors-cut,505 Games,Kojima Productions,30-Mar-22,PlayStation 5,"From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded and remastered for the PS5 console in this definitive Director's Cut.

Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time?",85,generally favorable reviews,10,9,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,125,17,3,4,"Action, Action Adventure, General, Open-World",,M,"#29 Best PC Game of 2022
#87 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
total-war-three-kingdoms,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/total-war-three-kingdoms,Sega,Creative Assembly,23-May-19,,"Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is the first in the award-winning series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign of empire-building & conquest with stunning real-time battles, THREE KINGDOMS redefines the series in an age of heroes & legends.",85,generally favorable reviews,64,57,7,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,392,70,19,24,"Strategy, Real-Time, General",,T,"#21 Best PC Game of 2019
#39 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
the-last-door-season-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-last-door-season-2,Phoenix Online Publishing,The Game Kitchen,29-Mar-16,,"In Season 2 of The Last Door, the search for his missing client will bring psychiatrist John Wakefield deeper into a conspiracy of darkness and closer to the heart of madness than ever before.",85,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,27,3,0,2,"Adventure, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,,#30 Best PC Game of 2016
thronebreaker-the-witcher-tales,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/thronebreaker-the-witcher-tales,CD Projekt Red Studio,CD Projekt Red Studio,9-Nov-18,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","From the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt comes a brand new tale set in the brutal and twisted universe of witcher Geralt of Rivia. The world stands on the verge of chaos, as the tensions between the power-hungry Nilfgaardian Empire and proud Northern Realms grow. Facing an imminent invasion, Meve ¡ª war-veteran Queen of Lyria and Rivia ¡ª is forced to once again enter the warpath, and set out on a dark journey of destruction and revenge. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,51,47,4,0,8,generally favorable reviews,660,104,14,9,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based, Card Battle",,,"#22 Best PC Game of 2018
#30 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#37 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
final-fantasy-xi,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/final-fantasy-xi,Square Enix,"SquareSoft, Square Enix",28-Oct-03,"PlayStation 2, Xbox 360","The world of Vana'diel stands at the brink of war. Three powerful nations, united in their plight against the beastmen forces, look to their last hope -- brave adventurers like you! Will the beastmen gain the upper hand, and thrust the once-peaceful Vana'diel into another war? Step into the world of Vana'diel and journey forth on grand adventures with players from all across the globe! Final Fantasy XI is the first online game in the award-winning FINAL FANTASY series. How you play is up to you, with limitless possibilities for adventure. Set out on your own to discover the countless secrets of Vana'diel, or form a party with your friends to purge the beastman forces and bring home sensational spoils! [Square Enix] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,25,24,1,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,189,58,7,16,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,"#20 Best PC Game of 2003
#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#80 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
serious-sam-the-second-encounter,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/serious-sam-the-second-encounter,Gathering,Croteam,4-Feb-02,,"Sam is back in the all new Second Episode of his battles with his arch-enemy Mental! After finding the Sirian spacecraft in ancient Egypt, Sam ""Serious"" Stone hijacked it and headed for Mental himself! But this, sadly, was not to be, as Sam lost control of the the alien craft and crash landed in the South American mountains. Now, Surrounded by an even stronger army of Mental's evil forces, Sam is forced to battle his way towards Mental's fortress and put a stop once and for all to his plans of world domination. [Take 2] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,22,21,0,1,8.6,generally favorable reviews,310,31,3,2,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Arcade",132,M,"#24 Best PC Game of 2002
#20 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002"
the-sims-hot-date,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-sims-hot-date,EA Games,Maxis,12-Nov-01,,"Play matchmaker to your Sims and watch the sparks fly or fizzle. Get them out of the house and into the all-new downtown area where they?ll gossip over a candlelit dinner, buy gifts for their dates or just cruise the Strip in hopes of getting lucky. Will your Sims find true love or be destined to a lifetime membership in the lonely hearts club? [Electronic Arts] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,17,16,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,80,28,2,3,"Simulation, Miscellaneous, Virtual Life, Virtual, Virtual Life",1,T,"#27 Best PC Game of 2001
#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001"
american-mcgees-alice,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/american-mcgees-alice,Electronic Arts,Rogue Entertainment,6-Dec-00,,"When Alice answers a summons to return to Wonderland, she barely recognizes the place. From the fungal rot of the Mushroom Forest to the chemistry of the Mad Hatter's Domain, Wonderland festers to its core. Undaunted by the diseased ambiance and mortal danger that surround her, Alice must undo the chaos. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,34,29,5,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,233,31,10,6,"Action Adventure, Horror, Horror, Survival",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#29 Best PC Game of 2000
#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#15 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
chime-sharp,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/chime-sharp,Chilled Mouse,"Twistplay, Ste Curran",19-Jul-16,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Place pieces, paint the board, make music. Chime Sharp is an sequel to 2009's Chime, a music puzzle game with an addictive, ambient heartbeat. You tessellate shapes to cover a grid, while a beatline reads those shapes as notes. As you cover the board the music builds to a beautiful crescendo of your own design. The only way to discover Chime is to play it, but if you want a glimpse, consider what it might feel like to cross Tetris, a music sequencer and a hypnotic dream about your favourite pop song. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,9,7,2,0,4.8,generally unfavorable reviews,17,2,1,0,"Puzzle, General",No Online Multiplayer,,#31 Best PC Game of 2016
trials-evolution-gold-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/trials-evolution-gold-edition,Ubisoft,RedLynx,21-Mar-13,iPhone/iPad,"The Gold Edition will also include everything from Trials HD - the XBLA predecessor to Trials Evolution - doubling the amount of content being offered in the return of Trials to the PC. Altogether, Trials Evolution: Gold Edition will contain more than 120 tracks, skill games, and multiplayer levels.",85,generally favorable reviews,10,10,0,0,6.9,mixed or average reviews,133,15,4,17,"Driving, Racing, Arcade, Motorcycle, Other, Motocross, Motocross",,E10+,#28 Best PC Game of 2013
warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war---winter-assault,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war---winter-assault,THQ,"Relic, Relic Entertainment",21-Sep-05,,"Lost amongst the ruins of a leveled city lies an Emperor Class Titan, a war vessel of untold power forged in the planet-wide furnaces of Mars, and revered by billions as the epitome of Imperial dominance. The one who controls it will command the power to destroy, or defend, a world. The Imperials will summon it to overcome great evil, Chaos will corrupt it for their own designs, Orks will destroy it in their bloodlust and Eldar will disregard it in their arrogance. The expansion pack to the award winning Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War will build upon the most exciting, visceral, front-line battlefield ever seen in an RTS game. Winter Assault promises to be one of the biggest expansion packs ever. [THQ] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,33,32,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,173,17,4,2,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General",8,M,"#21 Best PC Game of 2005
#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005"
outer-wilds,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/outer-wilds,Annapurna Interactive,"Mobius Digital, LLC",30-May-19,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X",Outer Wilds is an open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.,85,generally favorable reviews,29,27,2,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,688,192,15,24,"Action Adventure, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#22 Best PC Game of 2019
#22 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
starcraft-remastered,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/starcraft-remastered,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,14-Aug-17,,"StarCraft?: Remastered upgrades the essential sci-fi strategy experience from beginning to end. Welcome back to the original game and its award-winning expansion, StarCraft: Brood War.",85,generally favorable reviews,30,27,3,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,254,38,6,10,"Strategy, Real-Time, Command",,,"#24 Best PC Game of 2017
#52 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017"
planescape-torment---enhanced-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/planescape-torment---enhanced-edition,Beamdog,Beamdog,11-Apr-17,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","Uncover secrets of past lives in this story-rich, tactical roleplaying game set in Sigil, a dark fantasy city at the heart of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Explore the planes, survive combat alongside a party of bizarre companions, and solve puzzles unlike any ever seen in the genre.",85,generally favorable reviews,10,8,2,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,133,10,1,7,"Role-Playing, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,T,#25 Best PC Game of 2017
tony-hawks-underground-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tony-hawks-underground-2,Activision,Neversoft Entertainment,4-Oct-04,PlayStation 2,"You've been chosen by Tony Hawk to take on Bam Margera as your teams go on a World Destruction Tour. It's time to go globetrotting on an insane road trip. THUG 2 grinds in with a hilarious story mode, an unprecedented level of customization, and more moves than the Skate Gods could dream of. Grab your board, an arsenal of spray-paint... jump into the tour van and wreak havoc across the globe. World Destruction Tour: Hawk recruits YOU onto his team for a no rules, no limits world tour versus Bam Margera. You invade international cities and wreak havoc, proving yourself to the pros as you live the ultimate skateboard adventure. All New Team Play: Team Hawk versus Team Bam. Play as yourself or switch to play one of your teammates or a special guest skater ? over 20 unique characters. Unparalleled Customization: Create your own logo for use in graffiti tags, skate stickers with the all new ""Create-A-Graphic"" feature. Familiar Hawk customization continues with ""Create-A-Goal,"" ""Create-A-Park"" and the revolutionary ""Face In The Game"" feature. More Player Control Than Ever Before: Tear it up with sticker slaps, projectiles, crazy vehicles, hilarious tantrums, and slow-motion Focus Control. 2 Games In 1: Team up and wreak havoc in Story Mode or switch and play 15 levels in Classic Mode. Complete your all-time favorite goals like S-K-A-T-E, Secret Tape, and High Score against a 2-minute timer. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,30,28,2,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,60,5,2,2,"Sports, Alternative, Individual, Skateboarding, Skateboarding, Skate / Skateboard",8,T,"#23 Best PC Game of 2004
#81 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#74 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
manifold-garden,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/manifold-garden,William Chyr Studio LLC,William Chyr Studio LLC,20-Oct-20,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X",Manifold Garden is a game that reimagines physics and space. Explore a world of beautiful Escher-esque architecture where the laws of physics are different. Geometry repeats infinitely in every direction and falling down leads you back to where you started. Manipulate gravity to change your perspective and see the world in new ways. Master the rules of the universe and restore a barren world with vegetation and life. Collapse,85,generally favorable reviews,19,19,0,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,57,8,0,4,"Action Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,E,#26 Best PC Game of 2020
papers-please,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/papers-please,3909,Lucas Pope,8-Aug-13,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation Vita","The communist state of Arstotzka has just ended a 6-year war with neighboring Kolechia and reclaimed its rightful half of the border town, Grestin. Your job as immigration inspector is to control the flow of people entering the Arstotzkan side of Grestin from Kolechia. Among the throngs of immigrants and visitors looking for work are hidden smugglers, spies, and terrorists. Using only the documents provided by travelers and the Ministry of Admission's primitive inspect, search, and fingerprint systems you must decide who can enter Arstotzka and who will be turned away or arrested. Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,40,39,1,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,1571,254,39,20,"Adventure, General, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#29 Best PC Game of 2013
#30 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#57 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
doom,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/doom,Bethesda Softworks,id Software,13-May-16,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","There is no taking cover or stopping to regenerate health in campaign mode as you beat back Hell¡¯s raging demon hordes. Combine your arsenal of futuristic and iconic guns, upgrades, movement and an advanced melee system to knock-down, slash, stomp, crush, and blow apart demons in creative and violent ways. In multiplayer, dominate your opponents in DOOM¡¯s signature, fast-paced arena-style combat. In both classic and all-new game modes, annihilate your enemies utilizing your personal blend of skill, powerful weapons, vertical movement, and unique power-ups that allow you to play as a demon. DOOM SnapMap is an easy-to-use game and level editor that allows for limitless gameplay experiences on every platform. Anyone can snap together and customize maps, add pre-defined or custom gameplay, and edit game logic to create new modes. Instantly play your creation or make it available to players around the world. [ID/Bethesda] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,44,41,3,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,3639,610,80,53,"Sci-Fi, Action, Shooter, First-Person, Third-Person, Arcade",12,M,"#32 Best PC Game of 2016
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#22 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
star-wars-the-old-republic,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/star-wars-the-old-republic,Electronic Arts,"LucasArts, BioWare",20-Dec-11,,"In Star Wars: The Old Republic, players explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Players can choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining their personal story and determining their path down the light or dark side of the Force. Along the way, players befriend courageous companions who fight at their side or possibly betray them, based on the players¡¯ actions. Players can also choose to team up with friends to battle enemies and overcome incredible challenges using dynamic Star Wars combat. [LucasArts] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,73,68,5,0,6,mixed or average reviews,2868,661,225,495,"Sci-Fi, Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Sci-Fi",,T,"#18 Best PC Game of 2011
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
anarchy-online-shadowlands,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/anarchy-online-shadowlands,Funcom,Funcom,8-Sep-03,,"Shadowlands is the first expansion pack for the award-winning massively multiplayer online game Anarchy Online. Shadowlands introduces an impressive range of features; new and exciting playfields, professions, monsters and game-play improvements. Shadowlands is a dark, mystical realm where the laws of physics are changed, and everything you ever believed in, breaks and inverts. Underneath lies the remnants of an ancient civilisation, so advanced, so magnificent it challenges the myth of human authenticity. Ancient horrors and spiritual encounters unfold inside the dark and eerie dimension, and the epic struggle for control of Rubi-Ka evolves towards its zenith, inducing an experience truly unique to the MMORPG genre. [Funcom] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,15,12,3,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,25,6,0,1,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi",,T,#21 Best PC Game of 2003
dark-age-of-camelot-shrouded-isles,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dark-age-of-camelot-shrouded-isles,Mythic Entertainment,Mythic Entertainment,2-Dec-02,,"The first expansion pack available for Dark Age of Camelot players. It extends the story of the original game with new character classes, new races, and three new continents to explore - displayed in an all-new state-of-the-art graphics engine that make it look as advanced as any game on the market. [Mythic Entertainment] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,10,9,1,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,22,4,0,0,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,"#25 Best PC Game of 2002
#95 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#40 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
obsidian,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/obsidian,SegaSoft,Rocket Science Games,10-Jan-97,,"You, as biochemical engineer Lilah Kerlin, and your partner Max Powers, an environmental engineer, have created the Ceres Project -- an orbiting satellite that releases nanobots into the atmosphere designed to restore the ozone layer and eliminate atmospheric pollution, which has reached a crisis point in the year 2066. After successfully engineering and launching Ceres, the project is left to operate under its own control. With the job complete Lilah and Max decide to go on a long overdue vacation. However, while vacationing they discover a strange black, crystalline growth that is becoming larger every day ? and somehow it seems to be eerily linked to the Ceres Project. [AdventureGamers.com] Collapse",85,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,17,1,0,0,"Adventure, General, General",1,K-A,"#7 Best PC Game of 1997
#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 1997"
the-forgotten-city,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-forgotten-city,"Modern Storyteller , Dear Villagers",Modern Storyteller,28-Jul-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","The Forgotten City is a mystery adventure game of exploration and deduction. Travel 2,000 years into the past and relive the final days of a cursed Roman city, where if one person sins, everyone dies. Combat is an option, but violence will only get you so far. Only by questioning an intertwined community of colourful characters, cleverly exploiting the time loop, and making difficult moral choices can you hope to solve this epic mystery. Here, your decisions matter. The fate of the city is in your hands.
Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,33,29,4,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,155,36,6,3,"Action Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#22 Best PC Game of 2021
#47 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
dirt-rally-20,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dirt-rally-20,Codemasters,Codemasters,26-Feb-19,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","DiRT Rally 2.0 dares you to carve your way through a selection of iconic rally locations from across the globe, in the most powerful off-road vehicles ever made, knowing that the smallest mistake could end your stage. You will need to rely on your instincts with the most immersive and truly focused off-road experience yet, including a new authentic handling model, tyre choice and surface deformation.

Power your rally car through real-life off-road environments in New Zealand, Argentina, Spain, Poland, Australia and the USA, with only your co-driver and instincts to guide you. Race on eight official circuits from the FIA World Rallycross championship, complete with licensed Supercars and support series. Develop your team and cars around race strategies, and progress through a varied selection of Events and Championships in both a single player Career Campaign and a competitive online environment. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,22,22,0,0,5.2,mixed or average reviews,146,15,12,22,"Racing, Simulation, Automobile",8,E,"#23 Best PC Game of 2019
#69 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#17 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-ii---chaos-rising,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-ii---chaos-rising,THQ,"Relic, Relic Entertainment",10-Mar-10,,"Set in the grim, war-ravaged world of Games Workshop¡¯s vast Warhammer 40,000 science fiction universe, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II ¨C Chaos Rising transports players into the midst of an intergalactic war between ancient enemies. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II ¨C Chaos Rising introduces the Chaos Space Marines as a new playable army, continues the single player campaign from the original Dawn of War II, delivers all new wargear and raises the level cap from 20 to 30. Relic Entertainment will also deliver new multiplayer maps and new units for the Orks, Eldar, Tyranids and Space Marines. Veterans of the Dawn of War II single player campaign can use their existing squads¡¯ accumulated wargear, abilities and experience to battle the traitorous Chaos Space Marines of the Black Legion throughout 20 new missions. Newcomers to Dawn of War II will begin the single player campaign with a squad of Space Marines fully equipped to take on the malevolent forces of Chaos. Powerful Chaos tainted wargear can be equipped and used against your enemy, but doing so could lead to dreadful consequences. Will you risk corruption for power? [THQ] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,50,47,3,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,326,13,4,5,"Strategy, Real-Time, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",,M,"#16 Best PC Game of 2010
#73 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010"
the-walking-dead-episode-2---starved-for-help,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-walking-dead-episode-2---starved-for-help,Telltale Games,Telltale Games,29-Jun-12,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Episode two of a five-part game series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkmans award-winning series. With starvation and bandit attacks becoming as much of a threat as the undead, the group finds themselves seeking help and food from strangers at a local dairy.
- Feel what its like to be a survivor, where choosing between necessities and whats right is a delicate matter.
- Encounter human survivors who have gone down a truly horrific path.
- Begin to see the pressures of Lillys responsibilities and get a glimpse of her tortured past as she starts to unravel as a leader.
- Develop an understanding of what youre willing to resort to in order to ensure survival.
- Live with the choices you made in Episode One as they continue to affect your experience in this episode. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,25,24,1,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,420,40,5,3,"Miscellaneous, Adventure, General, Compilation, Point-and-Click",,M,"#24 Best PC Game of 2012
#91 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012"
saints-row-the-third,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/saints-row-the-third,THQ,Volition Inc.,14-Nov-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Years after taking Stilwater for their own, the Third Street Saints have evolved from street gang to household brand name, with Saints sneakers, Saints energy drinks and Johnny Gat bobble head dolls all available at a store near you. The Saints are kings of Stilwater, but their celebrity status has not gone unnoticed. The Syndicate, a legendary criminal fraternity with pawns in play all over the globe, has turned its eye on the Saints and demands tribute. Refusing to kneel to the Syndicate, you take the fight to a new city, playing out the most outlandish gameplay scenarios ever seen. Strap it on. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,22,20,2,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,1681,242,81,28,"Action Adventure, Modern, Modern, Open-World",2,M,"#19 Best PC Game of 2011
#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#38 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
fallout-new-vegas,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fallout-new-vegas,Bethesda Softworks,Obsidian Entertainment,19-Oct-10,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360",The latest game in the post-nuclear RPG series is being developed by many members of the Fallout 1 and 2 team at Obsidian Entertainment using the Fallout 3 engine.,84,generally favorable reviews,39,36,3,0,8.9,generally favorable reviews,5508,780,98,79,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, First-Person, First-Person, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#17 Best PC Game of 2010
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
the-movies,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-movies,Activision,Lionhead Studios,8-Nov-05,,"The Movies gives you the opportunity to run your own Hollywood movie studio, ranging from 1920's silent films through to the present day and into the future. Whether you want to pioneer new technology or just make great movies, you'll be in charge of one of Hollywood's dream factories. You decide such facets as content, sets, actors, costumes and more. Hire and fire the people you want as you make the best movies you can. Generate a short promotional trailer for every movie you make. Deal with Hollywood's brightest stars and biggest egos. Introduce special effects, new camera techniques and even 3D. Develop Web pages to hype your movie. Put you and your friends into the film world. Make a cheap, quick production or an epic blockbuster. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,62,56,6,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,185,26,7,1,"Strategy, Tycoon, Management, Tycoon, Business / Tycoon",1,T,"#22 Best PC Game of 2005
#41 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#15 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
tactics-ogre-reborn,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tactics-ogre-reborn,Square Enix,Square Enix,11-Nov-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch","Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots. Tactics Ogre veterans will experience a game that surpasses their fondest memories, while players new to Tactics Ogre will discover a game unlike any they've ever played. Reborn and deeper than ever, the game enables players to immerse themselves in the world and intrigue of Tactics Ogre like never before. The Valerian Isles, jewels of the Obero Sea. Long a center of naval commerce, the people of the isles struggled throughout history for dominion over her shores. Finally there rose a man to put an end to this conflict: Dorgalua Oberyth. But history would know him as the ""Dynast-King."" King Dorgalua strove to stamp out the hatred among the people of the isles, and for fully half a century, Valeria knew prosperity. Yet upon the king's death, civil war erupted anew as three factions vied for control: the Bakram, who comprised much of Valeria's nobility; the Galgastani, whose people made up the majority of the isles' population; and the Walister, who numbered but few. The isles were soon divided between the Bakram and Galgastani, and an uneasy peace settled across the land. Yet none believed the calm would last... Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,14,13,1,0,5.3,mixed or average reviews,58,13,0,3,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactics",No Online Multiplayer,T,#30 Best PC Game of 2022
neverwinter-nights-hordes-of-the-underdark,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/neverwinter-nights-hordes-of-the-underdark,"Atari , Atari SA",BioWare,2-Dec-03,,"The second expansion for the revolutionary role-playing game Neverwinter Nights. BioWare has created a dark and dangerous world of adventure set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Your hands are callused from many years of weapon play, your mind is sharp from hundreds of books studied, your feet are nimble from slipping unseen and unheard past thousands of guards and your faith is unshakable in the gods you worship... but will it be enough for this final terror? Will you stand once more for those who cannot? You are the last hope for the Forgotten Realms, you must face the unstoppable, you must decide the fate of all. You are a hero... but are you a legend? Epic levels, new prestige classes, new creatures, spells, feats, weapons and new tilesets to explore... endless adventure! [BioWare] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,24,23,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,136,13,1,0,"Role-Playing, PC-style RPG, PC-style RPG, Western-Style",116,T,"#22 Best PC Game of 2003
#75 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#52 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
command-conquer-generals,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/command-conquer-generals,EA Games,EA Pacific,10-Feb-03,,"Command & Conquer Generals puts your trigger finger on the pulse of modern warfare. Choose a General in control of massive armies of bleeding-edge military weaponry across a globe teetering on the brink of Armageddon. Command either the mighty U.S. Army, the Chinese war machine or the resourceful Global Liberation Army, each packed with high-tech arsenals ready to deliver unprecedented firepower on land or in the skies. Prepare your forces, Commander... it's time to engage in the next generation of 3D real-time strategy. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,34,29,5,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,372,39,13,6,"Strategy, Real-Time, Modern, General, Modern",18,T,"#23 Best PC Game of 2003
#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#12 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
sid-meiers-simgolf,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sid-meiers-simgolf,EA Games,Firaxis Games,23-Jan-02,,"Be the course designer, CEO, and resident Pro of your own golf resorts around the world. Grow your golf empire from a small, public pitch-and-putt to a global network of five-star resorts. From groundbreaking to par breaking, the ultimate golf design fantasies are in your hands. [Electronic Arts]",84,generally favorable reviews,25,24,1,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,25,9,0,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, Modern, General",1,E,"#26 Best PC Game of 2002
#60 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#79 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor,Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment,Monolith Productions,30-Sep-14,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One","Fight your way through Mordor and reveal the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new story of Middle-earth.",84,generally favorable reviews,17,14,3,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,2343,315,116,50,"Fantasy, Action Adventure, Fantasy, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#22 Best PC Game of 2014
#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#11 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
spacechem,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/spacechem,Zachtronics Industries,Zachtronics Industries,2-Mar-11,,"Zachtronics Industries is back with an ambitious new design-based puzzle game. Take on the role of a Reactor Engineer working for SpaceChem, the leading chemical synthesizer for frontier colonies. Construct elaborate factories to transform raw materials into valuable chemical products! Streamline your designs to meet production quotas and survive encounters with the sinister threats that plague SpaceChem. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,13,11,2,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,176,45,4,2,"Miscellaneous, Puzzle, General, Puzzle, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#20 Best PC Game of 2011
#85 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#65 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
olliolli-world-void-riders,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/olliolli-world-void-riders,Private Division,roll7,15-Jun-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","With its DLC expansion, Void Riders, the side-scrolling skateboarding platformer is taking things a step further with a cosmic theme and the addition of a whole bunch of aliens.",84,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,6,0,0,1,"Action, Platformer, 2D",,,#31 Best PC Game of 2022
atelier-ryza-2-lost-legends-the-secret-fairy,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/atelier-ryza-2-lost-legends-the-secret-fairy,Koei Tecmo Games,Gust,26-Jan-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch","This story takes place three years after the events of the previous game ¡°Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout,¡± and depicts the reunion of Ryza and her friends, who go through new encounters and goodbyes to discover a true priceless treasure.",84,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,25,4,0,1,"Role-Playing, Japanese-Style",No Online Multiplayer,T,#23 Best PC Game of 2021
pinball-fx-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/pinball-fx-2,Microsoft Game Studios,Zen Studios,27-Oct-12,"Xbox 360, Xbox One","Pinball FX is back, and it is better than ever! Pinball FX2 offers brand new tables and a host of new features and improvements, including a new state-of-the-art physics model that surpasses anything available so far.",84,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,86,24,3,2,"Action, Miscellaneous, Parlor, Pinball, Pinball",14,E,#25 Best PC Game of 2012
if-found,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/if-found,Annapurna Interactive,dreamfeel,19-May-20,"iPhone/iPad, Switch","If Found... is an interactive visual novel about going home, coming out and erasing everything.",84,generally favorable reviews,14,13,1,0,6.8,mixed or average reviews,30,4,1,2,"Adventure, Visual Novel",No Online Multiplayer,,#27 Best PC Game of 2020
horizon-zero-dawn-complete-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/horizon-zero-dawn-complete-edition,"PlayStation Mobile Inc. , Sony Interactive Entertainment",Guerrilla,7-Aug-20,PlayStation 4,"Experience Aloy¡¯s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. An outcast from her tribe, the young hunter fights to uncover her past, discover her destiny¡­ and stop a catastrophic threat to the future. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this action RPG. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,50,46,4,0,7,mixed or average reviews,1155,170,77,120,"Role-Playing, Action Adventure, Action RPG, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#28 Best PC Game of 2020
#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
planetside-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/planetside-2,Sony Online Entertainment,Sony Online Entertainment,20-Nov-12,PlayStation 4,PlanetSide 2 is an MMO FPS set in an online persistent world where the war wages non-stop and the balance of power shifts with every base and territory captured and lost.,84,generally favorable reviews,42,38,4,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,1355,274,112,158,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Sci-Fi, Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Tactical, Arcade",,T,"#26 Best PC Game of 2012
#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#45 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
planet-coaster,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/planet-coaster,Frontier Developments,Frontier Developments,17-Nov-16,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Planet Coaster is the future of coaster park simulation games. From the developer: We¡¯ve created a living world where every guest is an individual with their own personality and money in their pocket. We¡¯re giving you limitless freedom to build rides and scenery piece by piece, and to seamlessly blend them with your own hand-sculpted terrain. We¡¯re building a connected global village where everyone can share in your creativity. And that¡¯s just the start. We hope you¡¯ll join us to dream, build and share the ultimate coaster parks in Planet Coaster. [Frontier] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,57,56,1,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,431,80,13,19,"Strategy, Management, Business / Tycoon",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#33 Best PC Game of 2016
#40 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#51 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
rakuen,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rakuen,Laura Shigihara,Laura Shigihara,10-May-17,Switch,"Rakuen is a story-based adventure game about a little Boy who becomes bored with living in a hospital, and eventually asks his mother if she'll escort him to the fantasy world from his favorite storybook. Throughout the game, the Boy begins to learn more about the patients who live around him. They each have their own secrets and struggles that are mysteriously tied to the strange hospital. In helping those around him, the Boy deals with questions about empathy, hope, and what it means to leave behind a legacy by coming to terms with his own story. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,9,7,2,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,100,15,0,1,"Adventure, General, General",No Online Multiplayer,,#26 Best PC Game of 2017
gt-legends,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/gt-legends,"Viva Media , Viva Media, LLC",SimBin,23-Jan-06,,"The golden age of motor sports has returned. Experience one of the world's most exciting racing series in GT Legends, including the legendary touring cars of the 60's and 70's. Collect more then 90 original FiA GTC-TC team vehicles and demonstrate your driving skill on real European racetracks. Original Tracks: Over 25 variations of real tracks like Imola, Monza, Donington and Mondello Park. 5 Difficulty Levels: Ranging from the easy beginner mode to the ultra realistic simulation mode. Career Mode: Win numerous cups and buy your dream car in this challenging mode. Pure Realism: Experience an unequalled level of realism in cooperation with FiA GTC-TC teams, incl. pit stops and car setups. Real Sounds: Sophisticated recording techniques guarantee an authentic acoustic profile for each vehicle. Incredible Graphics: Leading edge graphics technology enabling spectacular special effects and dynamic day and night cycles. Multiplayer Mode: Impress your friends with rare unlockable cars and challenge up to 15 opponents online. [Atari] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,21,19,2,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,65,9,1,1,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, GT / Street, GT / Street, Automobile",16,E,"#12 Best PC Game of 2006
#93 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#63 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
hearthstone-heroes-of-warcraft---goblins-vs-gnomes,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hearthstone-heroes-of-warcraft---goblins-vs-gnomes,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,8-Dec-14,,Goblins vs Gnomes delivers 143 newly added minions and spells.,84,generally favorable reviews,10,9,1,0,5.9,mixed or average reviews,119,5,6,6,"Miscellaneous, Strategy, Turn-Based, Card Battle",,,#23 Best PC Game of 2014
space-rangers-2-rise-of-the-dominators,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/space-rangers-2-rise-of-the-dominators,Cinemaware,"1C, Elemental Games, 1C Entertainment",27-Mar-06,,"200 years after the first chapter for Space Rangers, a new, even more dangerous threat arises in the galaxy. A key planet producing war androids has become self-aware and is attempting to conquer the galaxy one planet at a time. These machines are not only capable of fulfilling any order, but they have their own intellect and force of will. This new type of cyber life is driven only by instinct of destruction and cares only about expanding the realm of the silicate. Freedom of choice is a distinguishing feature of the Space Rangers saga and continues as players explore the massive world. The game is not limited by borders and allows players an opportunity to influence the branching storyline. At the same time, the larger and more expansive game world lives and develops by itself. In Space Rangers 2 players will have an opportunity to test their skills not only in outer space, but on planets' surfaces as well. 3D real-time battles on planets is a new part of the game. By producing and upgrading war machines, gamers have a chance to defeat the ominous threat of the Dominators. [1C Company] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,30,28,2,0,8.9,generally favorable reviews,337,37,1,1,"Role-Playing, General, General",1,T,"#13 Best PC Game of 2006
#37 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#30 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
tales-from-the-borderlands-episode-1---zer0-sum,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tales-from-the-borderlands-episode-1---zer0-sum,Telltale Games,Telltale Games,25-Nov-14,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One","Episode 1 - Zer0 Sum - Set following the events seen in Borderlands 2, Tales from the Borderlands focuses on Rhys, a Hyperion company man who wants to become the next Handsome Jack, and it¡¯s also about Fiona, a Pandoran con artist intending to score the biggest of all swindles. Baited into danger by a Vault key and all it promises, the unlikely pair are thrown together with a common purpose and a great amount of mistrust. Who is speaking the truth, and why is it important? That is for you to decide. It¡¯s important to remember that there *are* two sides to every story, and you will tell this tale, or¡­tales, through the choices that you make. Your every decision as both Rhys and Fiona will affect the people and environment around you: this is a game where YOU are the final author in a brand new Borderlands story set on the unforgiving world of Pandora. [Telltale Games] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,43,41,2,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,393,41,5,4,"Miscellaneous, General, Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#24 Best PC Game of 2014
#81 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014"
sprint-vector,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sprint-vector,Survios,Survios,2-Feb-18,PlayStation 4,"Welcome to Sprint Vector championship intergalactica, where the physical thrill of extreme sports meets the unhinged energy of a crazy game show. Run, jump, climb, fling, and fly at extreme velocity as you race up to eight players and battle obstacles in this frenetic VR adrenaline platformer that puts your speed and finesse to the test. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,6.8,mixed or average reviews,18,2,1,0,"Racing, Arcade, Other",8,,#23 Best PC Game of 2018
puzzle-quest-challenge-of-the-warlords,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/puzzle-quest-challenge-of-the-warlords,"GamersGate , D3Publisher",Infinite Interactive,10-Oct-07,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360","Designed specifically to entertain both casual and hardcore gamers with its deep immersion, five to fifteen minute play sessions and turn-based play style, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords incorporates strategy, role-playing elements and a persistent storyline in a puzzle board setting. Set in the Warlords universe, the game challenges players to create, develop and customize the ultimate hero in order to save the land of Etheria from evil Lord Bane. To advance their character, players battle in turn-based, head-to-head ""match-three"" style puzzle games in one of three distinct gameplay modes: Single-player allows gamers to battle against the AI as they embark on over 150 challenging quests, Instant Action allows gamers to jump in and immediately play continuous battles to level-up characters without participating in quests, and Multiplayer allows gamers to battle live opponents. Victory will advance the player¡¯s hero, magical arsenal, creature companions and more - ultimately rewarding gamers at nearly every turn and providing endless hours of replayability. [D3Publisher of America] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,7,6,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,103,14,4,2,"Miscellaneous, Puzzle, Puzzle, Puzzle, Matching, Matching",1,E10+,"#22 Best PC Game of 2007
#66 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#65 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
destiny-2-forsaken,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/destiny-2-forsaken,Activision,"Bungie Software, Bungie",4-Sep-18,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","With 2 brand-new destinations to explore, and new weapons, armour and Supers to acquire, Forsaken takes players on an epic journey into the wild frontiers of our solar system where the lines between justice and revenge are blurred. Forsaken also features an all-new competitive and collaborative endgame activity, called Gambit. A first-of-its kind for Destiny, Gambit is a new, hybrid 4v4 mode that merges both PvE and PvP experiences into an epic battle. This entirely new way to play Destiny 2 offers something for all types of gamers to enjoy, appealing to those who thrive on the competitive challenge of PvP gameplay, while seamlessly blending the collaborative and unpredictable elements of PvE. [Bungie] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,17,14,3,0,6.2,mixed or average reviews,228,27,5,15,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",16,T,"#24 Best PC Game of 2018
#66 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#96 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
heroes-of-might-and-magic-iv,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/heroes-of-might-and-magic-iv,3DO,New World Computing,28-Mar-02,,"Lead multiple hero-characters into battle to fight alongside troops for an intense combat experience. Encounter all-new heroes and over 60 creatures in 6 massive campaigns and 24 scenarios.
With an all-new game engine, lifelike isometric view, breathtaking graphics and richly detailed landscapes, the adventure map comes alive! With 48 Hero Classes and all-new skill and magic systems, summon all your strategic insight, tactical cunning and leadership abilities to ascend to the throne of this perilous new world! [3DO] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,18,16,2,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,388,22,9,11,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",,E,"#27 Best PC Game of 2002
#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
command-conquer-red-alert-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/command-conquer-red-alert-2,Electronic Arts,Westwood Studios,21-Oct-00,,"Wielding strange new technologies and hungering for revenge, the Soviet Empire invades America. New York City and Washington are overwhelmed. Allied forces, unprepared for the surprise attack, are decimated. Will freedom be crushed under the heels of Communist aggression? [Electronic Arts]",84,generally favorable reviews,29,26,3,0,8.9,generally favorable reviews,552,48,4,1,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Command",18,T,"#30 Best PC Game of 2000
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#27 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
shogun-total-war,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/shogun-total-war,Electronic Arts,Creative Assembly,13-Jun-00,,"Japan, 1542. The land is in turmoil. The last Shogunate has collapsed, leaving the nation divided into seven warring factions. Out of this chaos will emerge one warlord who will master the Art Of War. [Electronic Arts]",84,generally favorable reviews,24,22,2,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,131,11,1,1,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Real-Time, Historic, Historic, General, Historic",18,T,"#31 Best PC Game of 2000
#30 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#42 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
dirt,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dirt,Codemasters,Codemasters,19-Jun-07,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","(Formerly known as ""Colin McRae Rally 2007"" or ""CMR '07"") After a two-year break for the series, Codemasters Studios' designers have created a reinvigorated McRae experience. The new Colin McRae title goes beyond the series' point-to-point rallying to deliver the most diverse selection of extreme off-road competitions. Sensational gravel, mud and dirt racing events from the world over include perilous Hill Climb and collision-packed Rally Cross events. International rallying competitions are also featured, with official cars on tracks based on real roads and locations around the globe. The title also expands on beat-the-clock racing and includes events with multiple cars on track to satisfy anyone who wants to push their on-the-edge driving just that bit further. [Codemasters] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,20,20,0,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,122,12,11,4,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, Rally / Offroad, Rally / Offroad, Automobile",2,E,"#23 Best PC Game of 2007
#57 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#89 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
super-street-fighter-iv-arcade-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/super-street-fighter-iv-arcade-edition,Capcom,"Capcom, QLOC",7-Jul-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition features a roster of 39 characters, with 4 new characters added.",84,generally favorable reviews,11,10,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,162,19,3,5,"Action, Fighting, Fighting, 3D, 2D, 3D",2,T,"#21 Best PC Game of 2011
#97 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
football-manager-2012,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/football-manager-2012,Sega,Sports Interactive,20-Oct-11,,"Counting over 800 new features, not including changes to the rules of the games 50+ leagues, Football Manager 2012 promises to be the most realistic, immersive and playable football management simulation ever for any fan who has ever dreamed of making the big decisions, both on and off the field.",84,generally favorable reviews,45,43,2,0,8,generally favorable reviews,200,23,5,4,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Football, Soccer, Management, Management",,E,#22 Best PC Game of 2011
shovel-knight-pocket-dungeon,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/shovel-knight-pocket-dungeon,Yacht Club Games,Vine,13-Dec-21,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Delve with Shovel Knight into the depths of the Pocket Dungeon in an action-packed puzzle adventure mashup like none other. Delve with Shovel Knight into the depths of the Pocket Dungeon in an action-packed puzzle adventure mashup like none other! Join your mysterious guide Puzzle Knight as you shovel through scads of foes, procure new equipment, and battle bosses both familiar and new. Explore a tale with endless twists and turns, quest as your favorite heroes, and even challenge a friend for fast-paced head-to-head competition in Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon!

Enter a world of falling block puzzle games, with a dungeon-crawling twist! Bump into enemies to battle them and trade damage in a unique combat system. An all-new hybrid that¡¯s never been seen before. Group foes together for massive chain attacks while grabbing keys, power-ups, and potions to refill your health!
Take control of more than 10 of your favorite heroes from the Shovel Knight universe, each with a unique power and play style.
Take control of more than 10 of your favorite heroes from the Shovel Knight universe, each with a unique power and play style.
Equip yourself on the fly with a treasure trove of items and equipment. Mix and match your loadout to prepare for any encounter.
Play in a variety of ways with Story Mode, 2 player competitive Versus Mode, a Daily Challenge, and much more!
A bold new visual style complements a new story. Learn the ropes from your pal Puzzle Knight as you attempt to escape the mysterious Pocket Dungeon. Shovel Knight¡¯s signature storytelling and humor are on full display!
Using your Shovel Knight series Amiibo allows you to call upon a familiar fairy friend to keep you company on your perplexing puzzle adventure! Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,18,18,0,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,9,1,1,0,"Puzzle, Action",No Online Multiplayer,,#24 Best PC Game of 2021
guild-wars-factions,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/guild-wars-factions,NCSOFT,ArenaNet,28-Apr-06,,"The stand-alone Guild Wars Factions is the second campaign in ArenaNet's massively multiplayer online role-playing game. The Factions campaign, which can be played either connected with the regular Guild Wars or as its own separate game, includes new regions (with an entire new continent), professions, skills, missions, and monsters, along with expanded options for both Cooperative and Player-versus-Player (PvP) play, and enhanced features for guilds. New content includes a number of the skills added to Guild Wars: Factions, including some of the deadly skills of the Assassin and the arcane spells of the spiritual Ritualist. Factions will also introduce a new PvP continent, Battle Isles. Battle Isles will introduce players to new PvP experiences, new and expanded arenas, new quests and a new explorable area as well. [NCsoft] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,39,37,2,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,145,27,4,3,"Role-Playing, Miscellaneous, General, General, Compilation, Massively Multiplayer",64,T,"#14 Best PC Game of 2006
#41 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006"
gorogoa,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/gorogoa,"Jason Roberts , Annapurna Interactive","Jason Roberts, Buried Signal",14-Dec-17,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts.",84,generally favorable reviews,32,29,3,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,172,32,7,3,"Puzzle, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#27 Best PC Game of 2017
#66 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#58 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
darkest-dungeon,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/darkest-dungeon,Red Hook Studios,Red Hook Studios,19-Jan-16,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox One","Darkest Dungeon is a gothic roguelike RPG dungeon crawler about the psychological stresses of adventuring. You will lead a band of four heroes on a perilous side-scrolling descent, dealing with a prodigious number of threats to their bodily health, and worse, a relentless assault on their mental fortitude! Five hundred feet below the earth you will not only fight unimaginable foes, but famine, disease, and the stress of the ever-encroaching dark. Darkest Dungeon focuses on the humanity and psychological vulnerability of the heroes and asks: What emotional toll does a life of adventure take? Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,56,53,3,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,802,102,34,35,"Role-Playing, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#34 Best PC Game of 2016
#28 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#67 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
80-days-2015,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/80-days-2015,inkle,"inkle, Cape Guy",29-Sep-15,"iPhone/iPad, Switch","1872, with a steampunk twist. Phileas Fogg has wagered he can circumnavigate the world in just eighty days. Choose your own route around a 3D globe, travelling by airship, submarine, mechanical camel, steam-train and more, racing other players and a clock that never stops.",84,generally favorable reviews,8,7,1,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,43,5,2,0,"Adventure, Visual Novel",No Online Multiplayer,,#27 Best PC Game of 2015
spore,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/spore,EA Games,Maxis,7-Sep-08,,"From the mind of Will Wright comes SPORE, a journey that takes you from the origin and evolution of life through the development of civilization and technology and eventually all the way into the deepest reaches of outer space. Begin your odyssey at the dawn of life as a simple microbe just trying to survive, then use the fun, intuitive Editors to evolve the creature from its microscopic origins into an intelligent, tool-using race. Guide your species as it builds (and the player designs) villages, buildings, cities, and vehicles. Along the way to becoming a global civilization you can choose whether to hunt or forage, attack or trade, be nice or play rough. All the action takes place in a huge, lush world populated with creatures evolved by other players and shared over SPORE's central servers. When it's ready, your one-time pond scum launches into space in its UFO on a grand voyage of discovery, planet forming, or destruct-ion. As you explore and play in this limitless universe of unique worlds, your personal Sporepedia tracks all the creatures you've met and places you've visited. Take complete control of your creature's fate as you guide it through the following six evolutionary phases: Tidepool phase: Fight with other creatures and consume them to adjust the form and abilities of your creature. It's survival of the fittest at the most microscopic level. Creature phase: Venture onto dry land and help your creature learn and evolve with forays away from your safe haven. Carnivore or Herbivore? Social or Independent? The choice is yours. Tribal phase: Instead of controlling an individual creature, you are now caring for an entire tribe of your genetic craftwork. Give them tools and guide their interactions as you slowly upgrade their state of existence. City phase: Bring your creatures' race into a new golden era by building up the technology, architecture, and infrastructure of their city. Civilization phase: Once your city is established, your creatures begin seeking out and interacting with other cultures. You can have them do so with an olive branch or a war cry¡ªeither way, the goal for your creatures is to unify the planet. Space phase: The time has come to move on to other worlds in your solar system. Make first-contact, colonize, or terraform, then venture further to find other solar systems scattered throughout a magnificently rendered galaxy. A 'mission' structure provides new goals and paths to follow as you begin to spread through the universe. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,75,62,13,0,5.8,mixed or average reviews,2084,216,137,375,"Strategy, Breeding/Constructing, General, Breeding/Constructing",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#19 Best PC Game of 2008
#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
unity-of-command,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/unity-of-command,2x2 Games,2x2 Games,15-Nov-11,,"Unity of Command lets you replay the epic conflict that was the Stalingrad Campaign of World War II. In this turn-based game of strategy and cunning, observe how opportunity leads the German army to advance recklessly into the steppes of southern Russia. And as the story unfolds, join the Soviet campaign to repel the invaders... As these legendary battles play out on the hex board, the tension of decision making and difficulties of conducting operations on a massive scale emerge. Command armies and fronts in maneuver warfare, thrust and encircle, capture cities and cross continents; but never, ever forget to watch your supply lines. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,71,12,10,6,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Historic, General",,,"#23 Best PC Game of 2011
#75 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
red-matter-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/red-matter-2,Vertical Robot,Vertical Robot,18-Aug-22,,"
Red Matter 2 is an adventure that takes place during a dystopian Cold War whose events unfold after Red Matter. It is the story of how people trapped in a reality created by their rulers, rebel against their destiny and fight to do the right thing.

Being subjected to a mental simulation in an enemy base, you are awakened by an infiltrated agent who has been sent to rescue you. Just as you are about to escape you intercept a distress signal belonging to an old friend. Determined to come to his rescue, you embark on the journey of a lifetime to the far reaches of the solar system to find him.

That adventure will make you question your entire reality, not only because you will once again encounter the Red Matter more unleashed than ever, but also because Volgravia holds more secrets than you could have ever imagined. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,9,2,0,0,"Adventure, 3D, First-Person",No Online Multiplayer,,#32 Best PC Game of 2022
hearthstone-heroes-of-warcraft---the-grand-tournament,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hearthstone-heroes-of-warcraft---the-grand-tournament,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,24-Aug-15,iPhone/iPad,"132 new cards add a cavalry of noble knights, powerful steeds, potent spells, and more to your collection. A new keyword, Inspire, rallies minions to perform great acts of courage as they fight in your honor for a hard-earned victory.",84,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,4,generally unfavorable reviews,142,5,5,12,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Card Battle",,,#28 Best PC Game of 2015
eliza,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/eliza,Zachtronics Industries,Zachtronics Industries,12-Aug-19,Switch,"Eliza is a visual novel about an AI counseling program, the people who develop it, and the people who use it. Follow Evelyn Ishino-Aubrey as she reconnects with people from her past, gets to know the people of Seattle who use Eliza for counseling, and decides the course of her future.",84,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,6.4,mixed or average reviews,30,4,2,3,"Adventure, Visual Novel",No Online Multiplayer,,#24 Best PC Game of 2019
metro-redux,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/metro-redux,Deep Silver,4A Games,26-Aug-14,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","The Metro Redux bundle features both Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux. Both games have been remastered in the latest 4A Engine, and tout two unique unique play styles - Spartan and Survival - plus the legendary Ranger Mode.",84,generally favorable reviews,28,28,0,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,452,26,7,0,"Action, Miscellaneous, Shooter, Compilation, First-Person, Sci-Fi",No Online Multiplayer,M,#25 Best PC Game of 2014
enter-the-gungeon,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/enter-the-gungeon,Devolver Digital,Dodge Roll,5-Apr-16,"PlayStation 4, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One","Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon¡¯s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.",84,generally favorable reviews,27,26,1,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,433,66,15,8,"Action, General, Shooter, Shoot-'Em-Up, Top-Down",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#35 Best PC Game of 2016
#47 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016"
time-gentlemen-please!,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/time-gentlemen-please!,Zombie Cow Studios,Zombie Cow Studios,2-Jul-09,,"What¡¯s worse than finding out that your future evil selves have set about a series of events that wipes out all human life on the planet? Going back in time to fix things with half a mind on preventing coathangers from ever being invented, and accidentally setting up an alternate-universe Hitler with an unstoppable army of dinosaur clones instead, that¡¯s what! Whoopsie! [Zombie Cow Studios] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,14,11,3,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,46,7,1,2,"Adventure, General, General, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,,#18 Best PC Game of 2009
total-war-warhammer-ii---rise-of-the-tomb-kings,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/total-war-warhammer-ii---rise-of-the-tomb-kings,Sega,Creative Assembly,23-Jan-18,,"Across the arid deserts of Nehekhara, vast legions of skeletal warriors rise from beneath the baking sands to slaughter those who trespass into their domain. It is a lifeless realm of endless dunes, stained red from the blood of savages and barbarians. This is the Land of the Dead, where mummified kings are cursed to rule in perpetual unlife. But it was not always thus. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,15,15,0,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,53,3,1,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, Tactics",,,"#25 Best PC Game of 2018
#60 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
infernax,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/infernax,"Berzerk Studio , The Arcade Crew",Berzerk Studio,14-Feb-22,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X",Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.,84,generally favorable reviews,11,10,1,0,7,mixed or average reviews,29,6,2,2,"Action, Action Adventure, Platformer, Open-World, Metroidvania",No Online Multiplayer,,#33 Best PC Game of 2022
europa-universalis-iv-wealth-of-nations,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/europa-universalis-iv-wealth-of-nations,Paradox Interactive,Paradox Development Studio,29-May-14,,"The expansion allows you to create trade conflicts in secret, steal from your competitors with the use of privateers, use peace treaties to gain trade power and create a new trade capital to strengthen your grasp over trade. The age of exploration is brought to life in this epic game of trade, diplomacy, warfare and exploration by Paradox Development Studio, the Masters of Strategy. Europa Universalis IV gives you control of a nation to rule an empire that lasts through the ages. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,9,7,2,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,31,1,0,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, General, Historic",,,#26 Best PC Game of 2014
mass-effect-3-citadel,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/mass-effect-3-citadel,Electronic Arts,BioWare,5-Mar-13,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","When a sinister conspiracy targets Commander Shepard, you and your team must uncover the truth, through battles and intrigue that range from the glamour of the Citadel's Wards to the top-secret Council Archives. Uncover the truth and fight alongside your squad - as well as the cast from the original Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2, including Urdnot Wrex! Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,8,7,1,0,8,generally favorable reviews,441,36,8,13,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",,M,#30 Best PC Game of 2013
disciples-ii-dark-prophecy,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/disciples-ii-dark-prophecy,Strategy First,Strategy First,22-Jan-02,,"Dark Prophecy returns gamers to the magical realm of the Sacred Lands where four races - the Empire, the Mountain Clans, the Legions of the Damned and the Undead Hordes - continue the battle for the destiny of their Gods. A decade after the First Great War, the final prophecy continues to unfold. [Strategy First] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,18,17,1,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,171,20,2,1,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",4,T,"#28 Best PC Game of 2002
#29 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#61 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
frostpunk,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/frostpunk,"11 bit studios , Merge Games",11 bit studios,24-Apr-18,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","In a completely frozen world, people develop steam-powered technology to oppose the overwhelming cold. Society in its current form becomes ineffective and it has to change in order to survive.",84,generally favorable reviews,67,63,4,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,910,148,28,19,"Strategy, Action Adventure, Management, Survival, Government",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#26 Best PC Game of 2018
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
just-cause-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/just-cause-2,Square Enix,Avalanche Studios,23-Mar-10,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Developed by Avalanche Studios, Just Cause 2 finds Rico Rodriguez returning in an epic open-world adventure set in the diverse tropical playground of Panau in South East Asia, where the aim is to cause chaos and destruction in a way that only Rico knows how! His mission is to destabilize the island and free it from the tyranny of the evil dictator, Baby Panay. Players tackle missions and objectives in any way they want while exploring the highly-detailed and beautiful island by land, sea or air, performing an insane range of new daredevil stunts and mastering the use of the all new grappling hook and Rico's trademark parachute. [Eidos Interactive] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,33,31,2,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,1094,148,64,14,"Action Adventure, Modern, Modern, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#18 Best PC Game of 2010
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#11 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
football-manager-2020,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/football-manager-2020,Sega,Sports Interactive,18-Nov-19,"iPhone/iPad, Stadia","Run your football club, your way. Every decision counts in Football Manager 2020 with new features and polished game mechanics rewarding planning and progression like never before, empowering managers to develop and refine both your club¡¯s and your own unique identity.",84,generally favorable reviews,35,32,3,0,6.1,mixed or average reviews,134,18,6,21,"Sports, Team, Soccer, Management",,E,"#25 Best PC Game of 2019
#75 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019"
nex-machina-death-machine,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/nex-machina-death-machine,Housemarque,Housemarque,20-Jun-17,PlayStation 4,"Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.",84,generally favorable reviews,16,15,1,0,6.9,mixed or average reviews,50,4,1,1,"Action, Shooter, Shoot-'Em-Up, Top-Down",,,#28 Best PC Game of 2017
streets-of-rage-4,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/streets-of-rage-4,DotEmu,Lizardcube,30-Apr-20,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One","Publisher Dotemu (Wonder Boy, Windjammers 1/2) and developers Lizardcube (Wonder Boy) and Guard Crush Games today revealed Streets of Rage 4, an all-new continuation of SEGA's iconic arcade brawler series known for its radical fights, jammin' '90s beats and dashing sparring gloves and bandanas.
Streets of Rage, known as Bare Knuckle (Bea Nakkuru) in Japan, is a trilogy of beat 'em up games developed and published by SEGA in the 1990s.

Famously known for its non stop action and electronic dance influenced music - scored by Yuzo Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima - the series has gained the status of cult classic throughout the years. It is considered one of the best beat 'em up series of all time. After many years, Axel and Blaze are finally picking up the fight where they left.

Featuring hand-drawn visuals from the team behind 2017's gorgeous Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap remake, Streets of Rage 4 builds upon the classic trilogy's gameplay with new mechanics, a fresh story and a gauntlet of dangerous stages with a serious crime problem. Streets of Rage 4 recalls classic gameplay but it stands as an entirely original arcade-style romp thanks to the expertise of Guard Crush Games and Dotemu.

Whether players gang up with a friend or clean up the city solo, Streets of Rage 4 is a skull-bashing, chicken-chomping delight all set to a thumping soundtrack sure to get your blood pumping.
Features:

* The comeback of the legendary Streets of Rage series.
* Beautiful graphics fully hand-drawn animated by the studio behind Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap.
* Classic gameplay enhanced with brand new mechanics.
* Soundtrack by a wide line-up of world-class musicians.
* Braised chicken served on a pristine plate. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,50,47,3,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,342,79,21,13,"Action, Beat-'Em-Up, 2D",2,T,"#29 Best PC Game of 2020
#38 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
crysis-warhead,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/crysis-warhead,Electronic Arts,Crytek,16-Sep-08,,"In Crysis Warhead, players don the Nanosuit of Sergeant Sykes, also known as 'Psycho', one of the most memorable characters from Crysis. More brash and aggressive than his Delta Force squadmate Nomad, players experience Psycho's parallel story during the events of the original game, finding that life on the other side of the island is even more intense and explosive than they ever could have imagined. Luckily, Psycho's Nanosuit is just as capable and he's equipped with an even bigger arsenal of fully customizable weapons and new vehicles, giving players access to the tools they need to dominate any situation. Aside from this new single player campaign, Crysis Warhead also features new multiplayer content. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,56,50,6,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,720,91,34,17,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#20 Best PC Game of 2008
#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#27 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
assassins-creed-iv-black-flag,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag,Ubisoft,Ubisoft,19-Nov-13,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Stadia, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One","The year is 1715. Pirates rule the waters of the Caribbean and have established a lawless Republic. Among these outlaws is a lethal young captain named Edward Kenway. His notorious exploits earn the respect of legends like Blackbeard, but draw him into an ancient war that may destroy everything the pirates have built for themselves. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,10,8,2,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,2905,366,85,66,"Action Adventure, Historic, Historic, Open-World",,M,"#31 Best PC Game of 2013
#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#15 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
griftlands,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/griftlands,Klei Entertainment,Klei Entertainment,1-Jun-21,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One",Griftlands is a deck-building rogue-like where you fight and negotiate your way through a broken-down sci-fi world.,84,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,49,14,3,4,"Role-Playing, Strategy, Turn-Based, General, Card Battle",No Online Multiplayer,,"#25 Best PC Game of 2021
#95 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
hyper-light-drifter,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hyper-light-drifter,Heart Machine,Heart Machine,31-Mar-16,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with unknown dangers and lost technologies. Inspired by nightmares and dreams alike. Hyper Light Drifter is a 2D Action RPG in the vein of the best 8-bit and 16-bit classics, with modernized mechanics and designs on a much grander scale.",84,generally favorable reviews,47,43,4,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,392,60,15,5,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",,T,"#36 Best PC Game of 2016
#51 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
hitman---episode-2-sapienza,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hitman---episode-2-sapienza,"Square Enix , Io Interactive",Io Interactive,26-Apr-16,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","The 2nd installment of HITMAN finds Agent 47 traveling to the beautiful, sun-drenched coastal town of Sapienza, Italy. This episode adds a new story mission, new challenges, new weapons and gear, the Italian suit and of course new targets, opportunities and disguises.",84,generally favorable reviews,7,6,1,0,6.2,mixed or average reviews,99,10,0,2,"Action Adventure, General",,,#37 Best PC Game of 2016
teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-shredders-revenge,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-shredders-revenge,DotEmu,Tribute Games,16-Jun-22,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","With Bebop and Rocksteady assaulting Channel 6 and stealing super gnarly devices to support Krang and Shredder's latest twisted plan, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge sees the Turtles battling across a righteous range of timeless TMNT locations. From Manhattan and Coney Island, to city rooftops and dank sewers, help the fearsome foursome trounce Foot Soldiers, Triceraton Warriors, and Rock Troops all the way to Dimension X!
Enjoy stunning full-color pixel art graphics and a vintage TMNT vibe that will rock you straight back to the awesome 80s. Every character, vehicle, weapon, item, and background is directly inspired by the 1987 TV show, making you feel like you hopped into the television -- with a dope mix of killer humor and action-packed adventures! Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,45,40,5,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,186,52,11,4,"Action, Beat-'Em-Up, 2D",6,,"#34 Best PC Game of 2022
#34 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
age-of-mythology-the-titans,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/age-of-mythology-the-titans,Microsoft Game Studios,Ensemble Studios,30-Sep-03,,"Age of Mythology: The Titans Expansion adds a fourth mythology, the Atlanteans, to the existing Greek, Egyptian and Norse mythologies. A new single-player campaign will add yet another chapter to the franchise's expansive folklore along with the addition of new scenarios. Atlantean players will be able to call upon the might of the Titan gods (such as Atlas and Cronus) multiple times throughout the game, and may also upgrade human units to heroes. The expansion pack will introduce 12 new god powers, 15 new human units and 10 formidable myth units to the game. [Microsoft] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,25,19,6,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,188,23,6,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",112,T,"#24 Best PC Game of 2003
#35 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#91 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
simcity-4,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/simcity-4,EA Games,Maxis,12-Jan-03,,"PLAY GOD - Sculpt mountains, gouge valleys, seed forests, and bring forth animals to create a world imagined only by you. Summon volcanoes, release tornadoes, and call down meteors and ligthening. PLAY MAYOR - Connect a massive region of SimCities, each sharing and competing for resources. Deploy emergency vehicles and join in the action as they battle blazes, mobs, and more. PLAY WITH YOUR SIMS - Place your Sims in your city to get the inside scoop on what life's really like around town. Feel the rhythm of the city: mellow cruising and commuter hell, noontime crowds and nighttime calm. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,36,29,7,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,352,55,7,3,"Strategy, City Building, Management, Modern, Modern, Government",1,E,"#25 Best PC Game of 2003
#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#14 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
microsoft-train-simulator,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/microsoft-train-simulator,Microsoft Game Studios,Kuju Entertainment,31-May-01,,"Take control of three engine types -- the electric-powered Acela HHP-8, the diesel Dash-9, and the steam-driven Flying Scotsman -- on a variety of real-life routes, including Japan's Kyushu and Shinjuku-Hakone lines, the US?s Northeast Corridor and Marias Pass, and Europe?s Settle & Carlisle and Orient Express. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,16,15,1,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,26,5,0,0,"Simulation, Train, Vehicle, Train",1,E,"#28 Best PC Game of 2001
#86 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
magic-the-gathering-arena,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/magic-the-gathering-arena,Wizards of the Coast,Magic Digital Studio,27-Sep-18,iPhone/iPad,"You know the name. Now download and get ready for the most colossal crossover card set in Magic: The Gathering's history. Unlock powerful decks, earn rewards by playing, and jump into action for players of all skill levels.",84,generally favorable reviews,20,19,1,0,3.1,generally unfavorable reviews,185,15,7,100,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Card Battle",,T,"#27 Best PC Game of 2018
#32 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018"
gordian-quest,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/gordian-quest,Mixed Realms Pte Ltd,Mixed Realms Pte Ltd,23-Jun-22,,"
A sinister curse corrupts the land. Darkness reigns. Monsters roam. Scoundrels loot. Cowards flee. Heroes emerge.

Lead heroes on an adventure to save what's left of this fallen world and destroy the root of evil abound. Will you fall at the claws of your enemies or the consequences of your poor decisions? Your Gordian Quest is about to begin.

Gordian Quest is an epic roguelike / lite adventure that combines the best elements of deckbuilding, tactical combat and strategic decision-making. You will form parties of heroes whom you will have to lead and manage on grueling missions. Help them forge bonds and discover new skills among them. Be fearless and unwavering as you work to unravel the curses laid upon the lands and defeat the ultimate evil at the heart of it all. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,10,1,0,0,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Card Battle",No Online Multiplayer,,#35 Best PC Game of 2022
lair-of-the-clockwork-god,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/lair-of-the-clockwork-god,Size Five Games,Size Five Games,21-Feb-20,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One",A fast-paced Point-and-Click adventure AND an indie platfomer in one! Join adventurer Ben and wannabe indie darling Dan in a race against time to stop all the Apocalypses happening at the same time.,84,generally favorable reviews,11,11,0,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,30,11,0,0,"Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,T,#30 Best PC Game of 2020
tales-of-arise,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tales-of-arise,Bandai Namco Games,Bandai Namco Games,10-Sep-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","
Challenge the Fate That Binds You

On the planet Dahna, reverence has always been given to Rena, the planet in the sky, as a land of the righteous and divine. Stories handed down for generations became truth and masked reality for the people of Dahna. For 300 years, Rena has ruled over Dahna, pillaging the planet of its resources and stripping people of their dignity and freedom.

Our tale begins with two people, born on different worlds, each looking to change their fate and create a new future. Featuring a new cast of characters, updated combat, and classic Tales of gameplay mechanics, experience the next chapter in the world-famous Tale of series, Tales of Arise.

The Next Chapter
Experience the next chapter in the Tales of series, brought to life in stunning HD powered by Unreal Engine 4

Dynamic Action
Dynamic Action RPG featuring an updated battle system that retains classic Tales of gameplay

A New Tale Awaits
Rich story featuring a vibrant world and new cast of characters

Stunning Visuals
High quality animation created by Ufotable Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,15,15,0,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,230,52,16,9,"Role-Playing, Japanese-Style",,T,"#26 Best PC Game of 2021
#36 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
fuga-melodies-of-steel,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fuga-melodies-of-steel,CyberConnect2,CyberConnect2,29-Jul-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","""We have to fight! If we don't, everyone we love will be taken away!"" One fateful night, a peaceful village is thrown into the flames of war. Determined to save their families, a group of children boards a giant tank and begins an offensive charge! Fuga: Melodies of Steel is an RPG where you place children, each with their own unique characteristics and skills, at different gun turrets in a tank to fight against the enemy.

Living inside the tank, the children show emotion and gain affinity amongst each other. Manage these both to change the outcome of their journey!

-A mysterious ancient weapon: The Taranis
Taranis, the giant tank sheltering the children, conceals many mysteries and somehow seems to have its own will. In situations of crisis, it can release a forbidden weapon, the dreadful Soul Cannon.

-Your adventure. Your choices.
Will you make sacrifices for victory? Or will you seek another path?
In this RPG, many choices have to be made in order to progress...but taking the safest road may not always be the best option.
Faced with a desperate situation, what course of action will you choose? Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,15,14,1,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,29,5,1,0,"Role-Playing, General",No Online Multiplayer,,#27 Best PC Game of 2021
final-fantasy-ix,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/final-fantasy-ix,Square Enix,Square Enix,14-Apr-16,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","The last Final Fantasy for the PlayStation, Final Fantasy IX returns to the pure fantasy roots that spawned the series. This latest installment features highly detailed characters, vehicles, and environments, and breathtaking cinema-graphics. The addition of brand new features such as the story-enhancing Active Time Event system and the return of minigames that grant additional gameplay make Final Fantasy IX not only a memorable gaming experience, but also a significant step forward in the series. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,319,18,2,4,"Role-Playing, Japanese-Style",No Online Multiplayer,,#38 Best PC Game of 2016
black-mesa,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/black-mesa,Black Mesa Modification Team,Black Mesa Modification Team,14-Sep-12,,"Black Mesa is a re-envisioning of Valve Software's seminal game Half-Life. You will re-visit the inaugural role of Gordon Freeman and his memorable journey through the Black Mesa Research Facility. Expect detailed environments to explore, a huge cast of characters and experimental weaponry. All-new music, voice acting, choreography and added dialogue give way to a more expansive and immersive experience than ever before. [Valve] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,26,24,2,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,1165,204,18,11,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",,,"#27 Best PC Game of 2012
#30 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#25 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
rise-of-nations-rise-of-legends,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rise-of-nations-rise-of-legends,Microsoft Game Studios,Big Huge Games,9-May-06,,"Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends evolves the franchise's trademark features such as borders, large-scale battles and city-building in innovative ways. Players are able to transform small villages into powerful civilizations and lead vast fantasy armies into strategic battles using formations, unit control and heroic abilities to destroy the enemy. The popular Conquer the World (CTW) Campaign returns in Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends with exciting updates. The new CTW Campaign guides players through a new world of heroes, monsters, loyalty and betrayal. Gamers follow a story through multiple campaigns with fascinating subplots and heroic characters. The campaigns immerse players in an ever-changing three-dimensional world with terrain and cities that evolve as civilizations grow. [Microsoft] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,46,44,2,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,135,21,4,3,"Strategy, Real-Time, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",8,T,"#15 Best PC Game of 2006
#44 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#38 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
toca-race-driver-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/toca-race-driver-3,Codemasters,Codemasters,22-Feb-06,PlayStation 2,"(Also known as ""ToCA Race Driver 2006"") TOCA Race Driver 3 takes the variety of motorsport experiences available in ""Race Driver 2"" and expanding on it even further, so no matter what your taste in racing, you'll find something to suit you. Featuring the British GT championship, series stalwarts the DTM and Aussie V8 Supercars, Sprint Cars, Rallying, and open wheel racing all the way from karts to the BMW Williams Grand Prix Cars, and much more TOCA Race Driver 2006 has something for everyone. Race on tracks from all over the world, take the story-driven ""world tour"" mode if you want to get straight to where the action is, or for the people wanting the nuts and bolts, take the ""Pro Career"" mode and work you way up the ladder in different disciplines of motorsport, aiming for the pinnacle of your chosen field. [Codemasters] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,16,14,2,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,71,13,2,0,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, General, General, GT / Street, Automobile",12,E10+,"#16 Best PC Game of 2006
#68 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#85 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
ftl-faster-than-light,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/ftl-faster-than-light,Subset Games,Subset Games,14-Sep-12,iPhone/iPad,"You manage the Kestrel and its crew as you explore the galaxy. Strategic, real-time combat involves managing power between essential systems and choosing which enemy systems to target. Meanwhile, you control your crew to keep the ship functioning and fight off intruders. The combat is difficult but, being a ""roguelike-like"" game, frequent permadeath is at the core of the experience.

While exploring the galaxy you will encounter a variety of situations requiring decision making that can result in many outcomes. Since all events are randomly generated, each play-through will be significantly different. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,42,41,1,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,1522,283,40,58,"Simulation, Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Space, Small Spaceship, General, Small Spaceship, Combat",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#28 Best PC Game of 2012
#21 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#13 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
guacamelee!-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/guacamelee!-2,DrinkBox Studios,DrinkBox Studios,21-Aug-18,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Head back to the Mexiverse in this sequel to Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring full 4-player co-op, fancy new wrestling moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens.",84,generally favorable reviews,10,9,1,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,72,9,3,2,"Action, Platformer, 2D, , Metroidvania",4,E10+,#28 Best PC Game of 2018
soma,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/soma,Frictional Games,Frictional Games,21-Sep-15,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","Strange occurrences are disrupting the routines of the PATHOS-2 research facility. The radio is silent. Behavioral anomalies of the machines are increasingly dangerous, if not... malevolent. The facility is devolving into chaos. No weapons, and the only escape is practically unthinkable. From Frictional Games, creators of the Amnesia and Penumbra series, SOMA is an aberrant tale of scientific inquiry and survival; an entropic exploration of synapse and circuit that wades through the delusions of human consciousness. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,68,63,4,1,8.5,generally favorable reviews,1369,209,27,12,"Horror, Horror, Action Adventure, Survival",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#29 Best PC Game of 2015
#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#19 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
defcon-everybody-dies,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/defcon-everybody-dies,"Encore Software, Inc. , Introversion",Introversion,29-Sep-06,,"Inspired by the 1983 cult classic film, ""Wargames,"" DEFCON superbly evokes the tension, paranoia and suspicion of the Cold War era, playing on the fascinating aspects of psychological gameplay that occur during strategic nuclear warfare. You play a General hidden deep within an underground bunker. Your mission is to successfully exterminate your enemy's civilian population whilst saving your own. Points are awarded or lost depending on both the efficacy and thoroughness of your nuclear vendetta and the number of your own civilian deaths. In order to win you must wipe out the enemy population and simultaneously disable the enemy's ability to retaliate against you. This is an extremely difficult task since launching an attack on the enemy exposes the positions of your own Ground Silos, Subs and Bombers the moment they launch nuclear weapons, making you extremely vulnerable and exposed to a crushing counter-attack. Desperate attempts must be made to form fast, tactical alliances, alliances that may at any moment break-down to become the treacherous and most deadly of betrayals. Everyone looks to each other in a state of nervous suspense and paranoid accusation. In all-out nuclear Armageddon, everybody dies, everybody loses, you just have to make sure you lose the least! [Valve] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,36,32,4,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,215,66,16,2,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General",6,T,"#17 Best PC Game of 2006
#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#34 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
tom-clancys-the-division-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tom-clancys-the-division-2,Ubisoft,Massive Entertainment,15-Mar-19,"PlayStation 4, Stadia, Xbox One","Set in Washington D.C., the game takes place 7 months after a deadly virus was released in New York City and the nation has become a shell of its former self. While the virus has been contained, its effects are most evident in the devastated streets of the nation's capital where survivors cling to hope and struggle to rebuild. Enter The Division, a unit of civilian sleeper agents who now must work to stop enemy factions from completely taking over the city ¨C and ultimately, the nation. As a universally-regarded seat of power, if D.C. falls, the nation falls. With civilians helpless and fearing for their lives, players will be the last line of defense in preventing the total collapse of society. [Ubisoft] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,34,32,2,0,4.6,generally unfavorable reviews,1674,180,48,321,"First-Person, Action, Shooter, Third-Person, Tactical",16,M,"#26 Best PC Game of 2019
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#23 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
tron-20,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tron-20,Buena Vista Interactive,Monolith Productions,26-Aug-03,,"TRON 2.0 is the present-day sequel to the 1982 cult film classic that wasa landmark of computerized graphical ingenuity. TRON 2.0, is a story-driven, first-person action game that propels the player into an alternate universe inside a computer. As Jet Bradley (son of the original films hero Alan Bradley) you will combat digital opponents using guns, rods, grenades, missiles, and the iconic TRON disc. Combining the best of the genre with a truly innovative look and breakthrough game play, TRON 2.0 delivers an adventure unlike any other. It will take PC gaming to a new level with intense action, intense and deadly battles, and high-speed light cycle races. [Disney] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,39,33,6,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,92,5,4,1,"Action, Action Adventure, Shooter, General, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#26 Best PC Game of 2003
#98 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#45 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
nier-automata,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/nier-automata,Square Enix,PlatinumGames,17-Mar-17,PlayStation 4,"
The distant future

Invaders from another world attack without warning, unleashing a new type of threat: weapons known as machine lifeforms. In the face of this insurmountable threat, mankind is driven from Earth and takes refuge on the Moon.

The Council of Humanity organizes a resistance of android soldiers in an effort to take back their planet. To break the deadlock, the Resistance deploys a new unit of android infantry: YoRHa.

In the forsaken wasteland below, the war between the machines and the androids rages on. A war that is soon to unveil the long-forgotten truth of this world... Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,12,10,2,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,1761,237,41,49,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#29 Best PC Game of 2017
#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#75 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
brothers-in-arms-earned-in-blood,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/brothers-in-arms-earned-in-blood,Ubisoft,Gearbox Software,6-Oct-05,PlayStation 2,"Experience authentic WWII combat as Sergeant Joe Hartsock and lead your squad beyond Carentan to liberate all of Normandy. Taking online tactics to new heights, Brothers In Arms Earned In Blood offers more unique multiplayer missions and improved online support. (Including the bundled addition of modification support for the PC). Earned In Blood features an all-new cooperative Skirmish mode that allows one or two players to take a tour of duty through a series of authentic and harrowing custom combat missions. Arm yourself with additional authentic weapons and command new vehicles like the M10 ""Wolverine"" Tank Destroyer. More Challenging and Dynamic Combat - the game features close quarter urban environments and a new, next generation artificial intelligence system. [Ubisoft] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,23,21,2,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,114,14,4,7,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Historic, Historic, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#23 Best PC Game of 2005
#52 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#51 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
wylde-flowers,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/wylde-flowers,Studio Drydock Pty Ltd,Studio Drydock Pty Ltd,20-Sep-22,"iPhone/iPad, Switch","
Wylde Flowers is a cozy life and farming sim with a witchy twist! Escape to a cute world of diverse folks, and magical spells, as you and the coven unravel a mystery!

Play as Tara, as she arrives at a cozy rural island to help out her grandma and the family farm.

Explore a wholesome world of magical realms, beautiful beaches, secretive forests and the friendly town of Fairhaven.

Meet a charming cast of fully voice acted characters, with intriguing back stories to reveal. Find friendship or maybe even romance?

Transform the Wylde family farm into a productive haven bursting with fresh vegetables, fruit trees and cute baby animals!

Reveal the hidden darkness which is affecting the town and discover how to bring everyone together. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,6,2,0,1,"Simulation, Adventure, General, Virtual, Virtual Life",,,#36 Best PC Game of 2022
the-darkside-detective-a-fumble-in-the-dark,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-darkside-detective-a-fumble-in-the-dark,"Spooky Doorway , Akupara Games",Spooky Doorway,15-Apr-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One","Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it¡¯s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America¡¯s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 6 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,15,1,1,0,"General, Adventure, Text, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,,#28 Best PC Game of 2021
nioh-complete-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/nioh-complete-edition,Koei Tecmo Games,Team Ninja,7-Nov-17,PlayStation 4,"Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.",84,generally favorable reviews,23,21,2,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,408,45,22,33,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",,M,"#30 Best PC Game of 2017
#38 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#66 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
prodeus,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/prodeus,"Bounding Box Games , Humble Games","Mike and Jason, Bounding Box Games",23-Sep-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Prodeus is the first person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques. It reaches the quality you expect from a AAA experience while adhering to some of the aesthetic technical limits of older hardware.",84,generally favorable reviews,14,12,2,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,26,6,2,0,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",16,,#37 Best PC Game of 2022
icey,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/icey,X.D. Network Inc.,"Shanghai FantaBlade Network Technology Co., Ltd.",17-Nov-16,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch","ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling ACT and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, ""Why? Why am I following his directions?",84,generally favorable reviews,12,11,1,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,49,4,2,0,"Action, Platformer, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,#39 Best PC Game of 2016
grim-fandango-remastered,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/grim-fandango-remastered,Double Fine Productions,Double Fine Productions,26-Jan-15,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox One","Something is rotten in the land of the Dead, and you are being played for a sucker. Please meet Manny Calavera, travel agent at the Department of Death. He sells luxury packages to souls on their 4-year trip to eternal rest. But there is trouble in paradise. Help Manny untangle himself from a conspiracy that threatens his very salvation. [Double Fine] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,38,34,4,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,368,35,16,7,"Adventure, 3D, Third-Person, Fantasy",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#30 Best PC Game of 2015
#53 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015"
age-of-empires-ii-definitive-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/age-of-empires-ii-definitive-edition,Xbox Game Studios,"Ensemble Studios, Forgotten Empires LLC",14-Nov-19,"Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of one of the most popular strategy games ever with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a new and fully remastered soundtrack, and brand-new content, ¡°The Last Khans¡± with 3 new campaigns and 4 new civilizations.",84,generally favorable reviews,32,31,1,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,332,68,3,16,"Strategy, Real-Time, Command",8,T,"#27 Best PC Game of 2019
#46 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019"
spiritfarer,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/spiritfarer,Thunder Lotus Games,Thunder Lotus Games,18-Aug-20,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One","
A cozy management game about dying. What will you leave behind?
Play as Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased, a Spiritfarer. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife.
A unique, endlessly varied adventure!
Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Unwind for hours into cozy and relaxing gameplay. Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat, in two-player cooperative play.

Learn how to say goodbye.
Experience moving, emotional stories filled with unforgettable moments. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends. What will you leave behind? Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,33,30,3,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,167,34,11,5,"Action Adventure, Sandbox",2,T,"#31 Best PC Game of 2020
#66 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
thimbleweed-park,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/thimbleweed-park,Terrible Toybox,Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick,30-Mar-17,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Thimbleweed Park is the curious story of two washed up federal agents called in to investigate a dead body found in the river just outside of town, bloated and pixelated from a death come too soon.",84,generally favorable reviews,59,52,7,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,224,38,11,3,"Adventure, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,,"#31 Best PC Game of 2017
#54 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#74 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
the-lord-of-the-rings-the-battle-for-middle-earth-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-battle-for-middle-earth-ii,EA Games,EA LA,2-Mar-06,Xbox 360,"Given a new agreement with The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises that grants EA the rights to develop games based on the books, in addition to a separate agreement that allows for games based on the New Line Cinema films The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II will introduce players to depths of the fiction never before explored by EA. With all new content from J.R.R. Tolkien's original fiction, delve deeper than ever before and engage in new battles that go beyond the award-winning movie trilogy. Wage war in the North and assume command of the most storied civilizations in all of Middle-earth history -- the Elven and Dwarven armies -- or fight on the side of Evil with heroes and creatures that have never been seen in The Lord of the Rings films. Defend or overtake never before seen lands such as Dol Guldur, The Misty Mountains, and Mirkwood as you unleash powerful new weapons and abilities - summon dragons, cause volcanoes to erupt, or bring down a cataclysmic lightning strike. But beware, with greater power comes greater adversity. Your enemies, commanded by a powerful new AI system, possess a greater tactical edge and more powerful spells. Will your armies have the fortitude to persevere? [Electronic Arts] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,36,33,3,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,532,63,9,24,"Strategy, Real-Time, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",8,T,"#18 Best PC Game of 2006
#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#25 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
battlefield-vietnam,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/battlefield-vietnam,EA Games,Digital Illusions,14-Mar-04,,"The Battlefield franchise enters a new era equipped with more firepower, modernized weaponry and vehicles, and a deeper infantry experience from the jungles to the beaches of Vietnam. From villages on the Ho Chi Minh Trail to the city streets of Hue, wage modern warfare as the United States or North Vietnamese Army (NVA). Select from a variety of characters within the different soldier classes as you command powerful new vehicles including the UH-1 Huey helicopter, the M551 Sheridan tank, and the F-4 Phantom fighter jet on the U.S. side and the Russian-made T-54 tank, the MIG-21, and Mi-8 multipurpose helicopter on the NVA side. Go to war in new dramatic battle scenarios including leading a squadron of Huey helicopters in an all-out attack on an enemy compound, executing an ambush of enemy soldiers from dense foliage, captaining a PT boat through a dangerous jungle river passage, and more. Grab your M-16, ready the Napalm and prepare to enter some of the fiercest battles of the Vietnam War. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,48,45,3,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,194,41,12,11,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Historic, Historic, Arcade",164,T,"#24 Best PC Game of 2004
#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#21 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
medieval-total-war---viking-invasion,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/medieval-total-war---viking-invasion,Activision,Creative Assembly,7-May-03,,"Medieval: Total War - Viking Invasion challenges players to control eight new factions, including the Vikings themselves, the Saxons, Scots, Irish, Welsh and Picts, and embark on a campaign to dominate the British Isles. With a wealth of new historical heroes, players can lead a range of new units into battle, including Viking Berserkers, Saxon Huscarles and Fyrdmen, while conducting sieges enhanced by the introduction of flaming arrows and boiling oil. Viking Invasion introduces new features that will be welcomed by fans of the franchise Players can now plan reinforcements and scout enemy formations before taking to the field from a new pre-battle screen. In addition, there will be new playable factions and a new heavy weapon in the shape of the fearsome Organ Gun. [Activision] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,16,15,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,39,5,1,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, General, Historic",18,T,#27 Best PC Game of 2003
fallout-4,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fallout-4,Bethesda Softworks,Bethesda Game Studios,9-Nov-15,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","As the sole survivor of Vault 111, you enter a world destroyed by nuclear war. Every second is a fight for survival, and every choice is yours. Only you can rebuild and determine the fate of the Wasteland. Welcome home.",84,generally favorable reviews,38,30,8,0,5.6,mixed or average reviews,9381,735,513,1182,"General, Role-Playing, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#31 Best PC Game of 2015
#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
guild-wars-nightfall,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/guild-wars-nightfall,NCSOFT,ArenaNet,26-Oct-06,,"Guild Wars Nightfall continues the tradition of inviting players to immerse themselves in an epic storyline centered in a vibrant fantasy setting, build personalized characters, compete in head-to-head battles with players from around the world, and find adventure in missions and quests, in a Guild Wars game unlike any players have seen before. Two new professions are introduced in the game; the Dervish, a scythe-wielding holy warrior, and the Paragon, guardian angel of the Elonian people. [NCSoft] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,30,25,5,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,125,8,3,3,"Role-Playing, Miscellaneous, General, General, Compilation, Massively Multiplayer",64,T,"#19 Best PC Game of 2006
#69 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006"
neverawake,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/neverawake,"Neotro Inc. , Phoenixx Inc.",Neotro Inc.,28-Sep-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch","
A girl who never wakes up. She has been fighting monsters in her dreams...

""NeverAwake"" is a nightmarish twin-stick shooter with a unique worldview and original game rules. The girl fights against vegetables, dogs, school friends, and other things she hates. What does the girl see at the end of the battle? And will she be able to wake up?

With over 80 levels, dozens of bosses, and a unique gameplay system that allows players to retry many levels, NeverAwake is suitable for both beginner shooters and experts. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,9,9,0,0,tbd,no user score yet,1,0,0,0,"Action, General, Shooter, Shoot-'Em-Up, Horizontal",No Online Multiplayer,,#38 Best PC Game of 2022
patricks-parabox,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/patricks-parabox,Patrick Traynor,Patrick Traynor,29-Mar-22,,A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system.,84,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,12,5,0,0,"Puzzle, Action",No Online Multiplayer,,#39 Best PC Game of 2022
the-binding-of-isaac,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-binding-of-isaac,Edmund McMillen,"Edmund McMillen, Florian Himsl",28-Sep-11,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita",Isaac is a roguelike shooter based on the dungeon structure of Zelda (nes). At its core it controls like Smash TV / Robotron in a randomly generated semi RPG world filled with powerups items and special abilities.,84,generally favorable reviews,30,28,2,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,1115,197,36,26,"Action, Action Adventure, Shooter, Horror, Horror, Shooter, Static, Shoot-'Em-Up, Top-Down",No Online Multiplayer,,"#24 Best PC Game of 2011
#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#20 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
enemy-territory-quake-wars,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/enemy-territory-quake-wars,Activision,Splash Damage,2-Oct-07,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Enemy Territory: Quake Wars pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in the ultimate online strategic shooter. Featuring strategic team play, persistent character promotions, day and nighttime combat missions, and the universe's most powerful weapons and vehicles, the game transports players to the front lines of an epic new war for Earth. As the invasion begins, players choose to battle as one of five unique classes in either the EDF (Earth Defense Force - humans) or the barbaric alien Strogg armies, each augmented with specialist weapons and combat hardware. Troops utilize over 40 conventional and futuristic vehicles, deployable structures, and defense systems like quad-bikes, tanks, and alien walkers for epic ground assaults; or helicopters and anti-gravity ships to lend firepower from the air. Throughout each battle, teams establish bases, deploy defense structures, artillery, radar, and advanced forward-command systems into enemy territory while constructing and demolishing obstacles to speed progress and gain a tactical advantage over the enemy. Players can take on class specific missions or join a fireteam to utilize advanced command and communication options, including voice-chat and the game's context sensitive mission order system. With bitterly contested multi-battle campaigns, each soldier fights not only for victory, but to gain valuable skills, special rewards for team-play, and persistent military promotions and medals. [id Software] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,55,53,2,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,246,54,8,9,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",32,T,"#24 Best PC Game of 2007
#25 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#66 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
fifa-17,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fifa-17,"Electronic Arts , EA Sports","EA Sports, EA Vancouver",27-Sep-16,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One","Powered by Frostbite. Introducing FIFA 17 the journey, for the first time ever in FIFA, live your story on and off the pitch as the premier league's next rising star, Alex Hunter.",84,generally favorable reviews,12,11,1,0,4.3,generally unfavorable reviews,374,9,11,50,"Sports, Team, Soccer, Sim",,E,"#40 Best PC Game of 2016
#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#89 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
trine-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/trine-2,"Frozenbyte, Inc.","Frozenbyte, Inc.",7-Dec-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360",Trine 2 is the sequel to the 2009 downloadable PlayStation 3 and PC action platformer.,84,generally favorable reviews,55,51,4,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,754,88,16,5,"Action, Platformer, Platformer, 2D, 2D",,E10+,"#25 Best PC Game of 2011
#52 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#40 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
rift-2011,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rift-2011,Trion Worlds,Trion Worlds,1-Mar-11,,"The graphically stunning online game is set in a world being torn apart by dimensional ""rifts"" that tear into the land of Telara, releasing powerful forces that threaten the very existence of the entire universe. Rifts and other dynamic events can be triggered by players, scheduled by the development team, or even occur spontaneously. Dynamic events within the game can lead to a range of changes across the world, including everything from minor events to dramatic shifts in the game's landscape and the opening of new areas. Players will connect with hundreds of thousands of other gamers to battle creatures overrunning the world, as well as each other. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,59,56,3,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,587,123,50,47,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,"#26 Best PC Game of 2011
#30 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#49 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
telling-lies,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/telling-lies,Annapurna Interactive,"Sam Barlow, Furious Bee",23-Aug-19,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One",Four private lives. One big lie. Search through secretly recorded video conversations to discover the truth. The successor to the acclaimed Her Story.,84,generally favorable reviews,34,27,7,0,6,mixed or average reviews,69,9,3,10,"Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#28 Best PC Game of 2019
#56 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
project-cars-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/project-cars-2,Bandai Namco Games,Slightly Mad Studios,21-Sep-17,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","
Project CARS 2 is the next evolution in the award-winning racing series, featuring the most iconic cars racing under the most thrilling conditions to deliver the Ultimate Driver Journey.

Created by gamers, tested by world-class racing drivers from Team SMS-R, and the definitive choice of Esports pros... Project CARS 2 captures the essence of real racing in the most beautiful, intense, authentic, and technically-advanced racing game on the planet.

FEATURES:

* Over 170 licensed cars from the most iconic brands.
* The largest track roster of any console racing game including ice and dirt tracks.
* New vehicle types and motorsport classes including Rallycross, IndyCar, and Oval.
* Dynamic time of day, weather, and new seasonal conditions.
* New Online Championships mode.
* LiveTrack 3.0 powers dynamic surface conditions that affect vehicle performance and handling, and evolves the track over the course of a race weekend.
* Esports built-in from day one with full ranking, and broadcasting / streaming functionality.
* Bleeding-edge tire physics, advanced AI, and intuitive gamepad control. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,25,22,3,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,229,34,7,12,"Racing, Simulation, Automobile",,E,"#32 Best PC Game of 2017
#53 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#39 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
this-way-madness-lies,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/this-way-madness-lies,Zeboyd Games,Zeboyd Games,10-Nov-22,,"Shakespeare and Magical Girls, what could be better? Save the worlds of Shakespeare from the forces of Nightmare in this fast-paced turn-based JRPG comedy.",84,generally favorable reviews,7,6,1,0,tbd,no user score yet,,,,,"Action, General, Role-Playing, Japanese-Style",No Online Multiplayer,,#40 Best PC Game of 2022
the-wolf-among-us-episode-5---cry-wolf,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-wolf-among-us-episode-5---cry-wolf,Telltale Games,Telltale Games,8-Jul-14,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Following a bloody trail of murder and corruption, Bigby Wolf faces a powerful enemy: a dark force that has been feeding on the desperation of Fabletown¡¯s seedy underbelly. But when hidden truths are revealed, you must decide exactly what justice means in the gripping season finale of The Wolf Among Us. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,33,27,6,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,421,33,3,1,"Fantasy, Action Adventure, Adventure, General, Fantasy, Point-and-Click",,M,#27 Best PC Game of 2014
shift-2-unleashed,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/shift-2-unleashed,Electronic Arts,Slightly Mad Studios,29-Mar-11,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360",Shift 2 Unleashed combines violence and excitement in this racing experience.,84,generally favorable reviews,24,23,1,0,6.2,mixed or average reviews,302,37,19,44,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, GT / Street, GT / Street, Automobile",,E10+,"#27 Best PC Game of 2011
#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#58 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
the-end-is-nigh,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-end-is-nigh,"Edmund McMillen , Tyler Glaiel","Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel",12-Jul-17,"PlayStation 4, Switch","The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.",84,generally favorable reviews,15,14,1,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,69,7,4,2,"Action, Platformer, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,,"#33 Best PC Game of 2017
#88 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
sid-meiers-civilization-iv-warlords,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sid-meiers-civilization-iv-warlords,2K Games,Firaxis Games,24-Jul-06,,"An all-new expansion pack, Warlords pays homage to some of history's greatest military leaders, delivering six new scenarios, giving players the chance to change the course of history with the help of their new powerful ""warlord"" unit. The expansion pack is loaded with new civilizations, new leaders and more units, resources and wonders that can be used in both single and multiplayer games. [2K Games] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,37,35,2,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,100,10,0,0,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Historic, Historic, 4X",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#20 Best PC Game of 2006
#97 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#76 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
unsighted,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/unsighted,"Studio Pixel Punk , Humble Games",Studio Pixel Punk,30-Sep-21,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","The few androids that remain are running out of Anima, the energy that gives all robots consciousness. It¡¯s up to you, Alma, to save your friends from becoming Unsighted. Explore the vast ruins of Arcadia, using every tool you can find. Time is ticking. They need you.",84,generally favorable reviews,10,8,2,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,68,21,4,3,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#29 Best PC Game of 2021
#73 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
speedrunners,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/speedrunners,tinyBuild,DoubleDutch Games,19-Apr-16,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play.",84,generally favorable reviews,11,11,0,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,105,14,4,3,"Action, General, General, Platformer, 2D",,,#41 Best PC Game of 2016
battlefield-1942-the-road-to-rome,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/battlefield-1942-the-road-to-rome,EA Games,Digital Illusions,2-Feb-03,,"This multiplayer-focused expansion pack features more maps, more vehicles, and more fighting forces. The Road to Rome focuses exclusively on the key Italian and Sicilian campaigns of WWII. Each map comes with highly detailed environments such as Italian houses, Mediterranean trees, and even the Monte Cassino Monastery. This expansion pack features eight new vehicles including the German BF-110 and British Mosquito twin-engine fighter-bombers as well as new Italian, British, and German tanks and anti-tank guns. Play as several infantry classes, controlling many weapons available to the Axis and Allies, and commanding numerous land vehicles, ships, and aircraft. The original Battlefield 1942 game is required to play The Road to Rome. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,22,18,4,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,50,6,4,0,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Historic, Historic, Arcade",164,T,"#28 Best PC Game of 2003
#99 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003"
poseidon,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/poseidon,Sierra Entertainment,Impressions Games,25-Jun-01,,"With 45 missions spread out across six campaigns, Poseidon features new units to command during war, new monsters, new raw materials to trade (black marble & orichalc), and hippodromes providing much needed city-wide happiness and cash.",84,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,29,3,1,0,"Strategy, General, Management, Government",1,E,#29 Best PC Game of 2001
master-of-orion-ii-battle-at-antares,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/master-of-orion-ii-battle-at-antares,MicroProse,SimTex,1-Oct-96,,Master the unknown before it masters you. The need for galactic expansion is critical. You must conquer alien star systems to secure the resources that will guarantee your supremacy. The ultimate goal is to defeat the evil Antarans.,84,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,9.2,universal acclaim,70,13,1,0,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Sci-Fi, 4X",2,K-A,"#6 Best PC Game of 1996
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 1996"
triangle-strategy,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/triangle-strategy,Square Enix,Artdink,13-Oct-22,Switch,"Three nations battle for control of the dwindling resources of salt and iron

Command a group of warriors as Serenoa, heir of House Wolffort, in a tangled plot where your decisions make all the difference. Key choices you make will bolster one of three convictionsUtility, Morality,




¡­ Expand",84,generally favorable reviews,12,12,0,0,5.8,mixed or average reviews,24,2,1,1,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactics",,T,#41 Best PC Game of 2022
gris,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/gris,Devolver Digital,Nomada Studio,13-Dec-18,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.",84,generally favorable reviews,41,34,7,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,511,96,21,10,"Action, Platformer, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#29 Best PC Game of 2018
#29 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#24 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
shovel-knight-king-of-cards,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/shovel-knight-king-of-cards,Yacht Club Games,Yacht Club Games,10-Dec-19,"3DS, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Wii U, Xbox One","Step into the gilded boots of King Knight in the biggest and most regal Shovel Knight game of them all! Leap, Shoulder Bash, gather new subjects, and strategize your way through this prequel in your quest to become King of Cards.",84,generally favorable reviews,15,13,2,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,19,1,0,0,"Action, Platformer, 2D",,,#29 Best PC Game of 2019
f1-2010,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/f1-2010,Codemasters,Codemasters Birmingham,21-Sep-10,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","In F1 2010 gamers will take on the full, expanded grid in a variety of game modes including Grand Prix, Championship, Time Trial and an extensive, innovative Career mode. F1 2010 will also feature a highly advanced damage model, fully dynamic weather system and extensive competitive multiplayer options. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,15,14,1,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,129,20,5,12,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, Formula One, Formula One, Automobile",,E,"#19 Best PC Game of 2010
#55 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#60 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
assassins-creed-origins,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/assassins-creed-origins,Ubisoft,"Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal",27-Oct-17,"PlayStation 4, Stadia, Xbox One","Set in mysterious Ancient Egypt, Assassin¡¯s Creed Origins is a new beginning. Experience a new way to fight while exploring the Great Pyramids and hidden tombs across the country of Ancient Egypt, and encounter many memorable storylines along your journey. And discover the origin story of the Assassin's Brotherhood. [Ubisoft] Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,29,26,2,1,6.9,mixed or average reviews,2313,250,113,111,"Miscellaneous, Action Adventure, Edutainment, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#34 Best PC Game of 2017
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#8 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
shatter-2009,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/shatter-2009,Sidhe Interactive,Sidhe Interactive,15-Mar-10,PlayStation 3,Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach. [Steam],84,generally favorable reviews,13,13,0,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,83,10,5,0,"Action, General, General, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#20 Best PC Game of 2010
#92 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010"
darwinia,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/darwinia,"Cinemaware , Introversion",Introversion,14-Jul-05,Xbox 360,"Combining fast paced action with strategic battle planning, the game features a novel and intuitive control mechanism, a graphical style ripped from 80's retro classics, and a story concerning a tribe of video game sprites trapped in a modern 3d game world. [Introversion]",84,generally favorable reviews,46,38,8,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,140,36,5,6,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#24 Best PC Game of 2005
#28 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#92 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
unpacking,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/unpacking,"Witch Beam , Humble Games",Witch Beam,2-Nov-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One","Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you¡¯re unpacking.",84,generally favorable reviews,25,23,2,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,76,22,9,2,"Puzzle, Action, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#30 Best PC Game of 2021
#66 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
genshin-impact,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/genshin-impact,miHoYo,miHoYo,28-Sep-20,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5","Welcome to the beautiful fantasy world of Teyvat. Step into a huge open-world of adventure and mystery, where heroic quests await. As a traveller from another world, you must find your lost sibling and unravel Teyvat's many secrets. Joined by Paimon, a kind-hearted sprite guide, your mission takes you through beautiful forests, bustling towns, and treacherous dungeons. And while your journey may put you into the path of merciless foes and fiendish puzzles you can count on numerous playable allies to join your custom party of four, harnessing the power of the elements to overcome all obstacles.
Key Features:
Explore Teyvat however you want
Fly across the open-world, swim in a massive sea, climb mountains, and stray off the beaten path. Whether you decide to follow the storyline or just enjoy the gorgeous environment, Teyvat is yours to discover.
Add up to four party members
Choose who fights by your side, with over 30 characters to meet and create your party witheach possessing different abilities, personalities, and combat styles. Will you pick Jean, the acting grand master of the knights? Or Lisa, a witch harnessing the raw force of lightning?

Master the seven elements
Control and combine Pyro, Hydro, Electro, Anemo, Dendro, Cryo, and Geo to solve challenging puzzles and unleash powerful attacks.

Travel alone or hunt together
Charge head-on into battles by yourself, or invite your friends to join the fight against dangerous monsters, and discover the secrets of this vast world together. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,20,18,2,0,4.1,generally unfavorable reviews,2882,329,96,931,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",4,T,"#32 Best PC Game of 2020
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
yokus-island-express,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/yokus-island-express,Villa Gorilla,Villa Gorilla,29-May-18,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Yoku¡¯s Island Express is an open world/metroidvania-style pinball adventure, Seamlessly blending platform navigation with pinball mechanics across a large open world.",84,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,70,9,4,1,"Action, Pinball",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,#30 Best PC Game of 2018
dark-souls-remastered,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dark-souls-remastered,"Namco Bandai Games , Bandai Namco Games",From Software,23-May-18,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Embark upon an epic dark fantasy in a universe stricken by decline and the Curse. Explore its intricate world design - full of hidden passages, dungeons and secrets - and uncover its deeply rooted lore.",84,generally favorable reviews,8,7,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,929,117,29,38,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",6,M,"#31 Best PC Game of 2018
#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018"
ultimate-general-gettysburg,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/ultimate-general-gettysburg,Game-Labs,Game-Labs,16-Oct-14,iPhone/iPad,"Ultimate General: Gettysburg is a Tactical Battle Simulator that allows you to lead thousands of soldiers in the famous Battle of Gettysburg as commander of either the Union or Confederate army. The game features the most accurately created map, detailed order of battle, complex morale, and innovative control mechanics. Collapse",84,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,160,55,8,5,"Strategy, Real-Time, General, Military",,,"#28 Best PC Game of 2014
#67 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#76 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
final-fantasy-xi-treasures-of-aht-urhgan,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/final-fantasy-xi-treasures-of-aht-urhgan,Square Enix,Square Enix,18-Apr-06,PlayStation 2,"Final Fantasy XI is the first cross-platform, cross-continent massively multi-player online role-playing game in the world. With the release of this third expansion, players will uncover the legends surrounding the Aht Urghan Empire. With new jobs, including the highly requested Blue Mage and Corsair, additional areas to explore, and powerful new monsters, Treasures of Aht Urhgan expands the world of Vana'diel making it an even livelier place to visit. [Square Enix] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,7,6,1,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,26,5,1,0,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,#21 Best PC Game of 2006
two-point-hospital,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/two-point-hospital,Sega,Two Point Studios,29-Aug-18,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County.",83,generally favorable reviews,55,51,4,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,228,35,16,6,"Simulation, Strategy, Management, Virtual, Career, Business / Tycoon",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#32 Best PC Game of 2018
#58 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#21 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
superhot-vr,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/superhot-vr,SUPERHOT,SUPERHOT,5-Dec-16,PlayStation 4,"After years of experiments and iterations, the team behind the critically acclaimed, violently beautiful time-bending shooter SUPERHOT is ready to unveil it¡¯s newest creation. SUPERHOT VR is a title reimagined and redesigned from the ground up for VR and hand tracking controllers.",83,generally favorable reviews,19,16,3,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,73,20,2,4,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Tactical",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#42 Best PC Game of 2016
#97 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
grim-dawn,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/grim-dawn,Crate Entertainment,Crate Entertainment,25-Feb-16,,"Players are thrust into the dark, war-torn world of Cairn where a once proud empire has been brought to ruin and the human race driven to the edge of extinction. Cairn has become ground zero of an eternal war between two otherworldly powers, one seeking to use human bodies as a resource, the other intent upon destroying the human race before that can happen. This cataclysmic war has not only decimated human civilization but is warping the very fabric of reality and, in its wake, giving life to new horrors. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,29,29,0,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,791,135,30,15,"Action RPG, Role-Playing, Action RPG",,,"#43 Best PC Game of 2016
#26 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#62 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
final-fantasy-xii-the-zodiac-age,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/final-fantasy-xii-the-zodiac-age,Square Enix,Square Enix,1-Feb-18,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Enter an era of war within the world of Ivalice. The small kingdom of Dalmasca, conquered by the Archadian Empire, is left in ruin and uncertainty. Princess Ashe, the one and only heir to the throne, devotes herself to the resistance to liberate her country. Vaan, a young man who lost his family in the war, dreams of flying freely in the skies. In a fight for freedom and fallen royalty, join these unlikely allies and their companions as they embark on a heroic adventure to free their homeland.

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age improves upon the 2006 classic Final Fantasy XII, now more beautiful and easier to play than ever. The high-definition remaster introduces several modern advancements, including reconstructed battle design and a revamped job system. With newly implemented trophies and share functions, as well as stark visual and sound improvements in true HD for the first time, players both returning and new to the game will experience a grand adventure that spans the world of Ivalice in an entirely fresh and improved way. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,13,12,1,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,292,17,8,5,"Role-Playing, Japanese-Style",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#33 Best PC Game of 2018
#82 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#99 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
mdk2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/mdk2,Interplay,BioWare,31-May-00,,"Kurt Hectic is back to save the universe. This time, he is teamed with the genius Dr. Hawkins and the six-legged, gun-totin' robotic dog Max. Save the world with unique gadgets and weaponry, like the Black Hole Grenade and the Sniper shield. [Interplay]",83,generally favorable reviews,23,21,2,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,96,13,1,1,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, Third-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#32 Best PC Game of 2000
#27 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#31 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
gunpoint,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/gunpoint,Tom Francis,Tom Francis,3-Jun-13,,"
Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people.

You're a freelance spy, infiltrating high security buildings with subterfuge, face-punching, and an unusual type of electronic sabotage. You can cross-link things like light switches and doors so that the guards unwittingly take out their own security systems, their colleagues, and even themselves. It's pretty funny. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,33,31,2,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,409,91,20,8,"Miscellaneous, Puzzle, General, Puzzle, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#32 Best PC Game of 2013
#66 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013"
detention,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/detention,Red Candle Games,Red Candle Games,12-Jan-17,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch","Detention is a survival horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.",83,generally favorable reviews,18,17,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,109,15,9,1,"Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#35 Best PC Game of 2017
#95 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017"
bloodstained-ritual-of-the-night,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/bloodstained-ritual-of-the-night,505 Games,ArtPlay,18-Jun-19,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One","
You are Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist curse which slowly crystallizes your skin. You must battle your way through a demon-filled castle summoned by Gebel, your old friend whose body has become more crystal than flesh.

* Exploration: Bloodstained's story unfolds as you explore Gebel's hellish castle; a sprawling structure that features a variety of locations. As you explore the massive castle you'll find warp gates that will allow you to travel quickly without having to backtrack too much.
* RPG Elements: It's not an Igavania without leveling, and Bloodstained will be no exception. In addition to the classic elements everyones come to expect, enemies in Bloodstained will drop a wide variety of items, materials, and magi-crystals necessary to create the items that will get you safely through Gebels castle.
* Crafting: As you explore, fight enemies, and complete quests you will gain experience and become more powerful, acquiring a variety of weapons along the way. Enemies will also drop materials you can use to craft new weapons and abilities using Miriam's training in alchemy. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,26,24,2,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,370,78,12,8,"Action, Role-Playing, Platformer, Action RPG, 2D, , Metroidvania",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#30 Best PC Game of 2019
#43 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#42 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
beyond-good-evil,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/beyond-good-evil,Ubisoft,Ubisoft Montpellier,19-Nov-03,PlayStation 2,"The planet of Hyllis has fallen under siege by a ruthless alien race. Despite the assurances of the Alpha Section defense squad, the war drags on, terrorizing the once-beautiful planet and crushing the faith of the people. From the rubble of a tiny island rises Jade - a rebellious young action reporter left traumatized by a brutal attack. When Jade is hired by the rebel organization IRIS, she learns that the Alpha Sections are secretly trafficking humans to the enemy. Still wary of who to believe, she sets out to expose the gruesome conspiracy and bring proof to her people. Armed with her camera, dai-jo staff, and unflinching resolve, Jade plunges into a sinister web to untangle the truth and restore justice to her planet. But as she earns the trust of her beleaguered people, Jade discovers that sometimes, in order to find the truth, you must look beyond good and evil. [Ubi Soft] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,26,23,3,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,372,45,8,2,"Action Adventure, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#29 Best PC Game of 2003
#20 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#11 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
everhood,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/everhood,"Surefire.Games , Foreign Gnomes","Chris Nordgren, Foreign Gnomes",4-Mar-21,Switch,An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.,83,generally favorable reviews,10,10,0,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,47,14,2,4,"Action Adventure, Linear",No Online Multiplayer,,#31 Best PC Game of 2021
anno-2070,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/anno-2070,Ubisoft,"Blue Byte, Related Designs",17-Nov-11,,"Developed by Related Designs in collaboration with Blue Byte, Anno 2070 takes place in a near-future environment where climate change has forced humanity to adapt to rising sea levels that have left stretches of once-fertile land completely inhospitable. Players need to master new technologies while facing numerous ecological challenges to build their empires. Anno 2070 offers players the ability to be architects of the future and create the world of tomorrow. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,33,29,4,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,545,70,29,52,"Strategy, Real-Time, Management, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General, Government",,T,"#28 Best PC Game of 2011
#42 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#31 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
smite,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/smite,Hi-Rez Studios,Hi-Rez Studios,25-Mar-14,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Players choose from a selection of mythical gods, join session-based arena combat, and use custom powers and team tactics against other player-controlled gods and non-player controlled minions.",83,generally favorable reviews,18,17,1,0,8,generally favorable reviews,952,187,23,52,"Role-Playing, Strategy, Real-Time, Massively Multiplayer Online, Fantasy, MOBA, MOBA",,T,"#29 Best PC Game of 2014
#25 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#35 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
life-is-strange-2-episode-5---wolves,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/life-is-strange-2-episode-5---wolves,Square Enix,DONTNOD Entertainment,3-Dec-19,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel¡¯s new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges.",83,generally favorable reviews,11,10,1,0,6,mixed or average reviews,65,1,1,2,"Action Adventure, Adventure, General, 3D, Third-Person",No Online Multiplayer,M,#31 Best PC Game of 2019
halo-combat-evolved,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/halo-combat-evolved,Microsoft Game Studios,Gearbox Software,30-Sep-03,,"In a desperate attempt to keep a conquering alien race called the Covenant from finding Earth, you--a cybernteically enhanced soldier representing the peak of human military evolution--and a ragtag group of Marines flee to a distant uncharted system where you unexpectedly stumble across Halo, an enormous alien artifact in orbit between a gas giant and its moon. Your objective: Uncover Halo's horrible secret, and destroy mankind's nemesis - the Covenant. [Microsoft] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,40,35,4,1,7.8,generally favorable reviews,613,101,26,28,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",116,M,"#30 Best PC Game of 2003
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#26 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
final-fantasy-iv-pixel-remaster,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/final-fantasy-iv-pixel-remaster,Square Enix,"Square Enix, TOSE",8-Sep-21,iPhone/iPad,"
FINAL FANTASY IV delivers one of the richest and most powerful stories in the series. It's filled with characters and scenarios that fans continue to love to this day.

It focuses on the dark knight Cecil, who finds himself stripped of his position and rank when he questions his king's increasingly troubling orders. When he's sent on a simple delivery mission with his friend Kain, the shocking events that follow send him and a group of allies on an incredible journey of betrayal, love and redemption.

This is the first game to feature the Active Time Battle (ATB) system, which combines turn-based and real-time elements to create fast-paced and strategic combat. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,16,5,2,0,"Role-Playing, Japanese-Style",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,#32 Best PC Game of 2021
valkyria-chronicles-4,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/valkyria-chronicles-4,Sega,Sega,25-Sep-18,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","A Continent Engulfed in the Bitter Flames of War. Commander Claude Wallace and his childhood friends set out to fight in a desperate war, but bone-chilling blizzards, waves of imperial soldiers, and the godlike powers of the Valkyria stand between them and victory.",83,generally favorable reviews,13,12,1,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,93,12,2,1,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactics",No Online Multiplayer,T,#34 Best PC Game of 2018
final-fantasy-x-x-2-hd-remaster,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/final-fantasy-x-x-2-hd-remaster,Square Enix,Square Enix,12-May-16,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox One","Two of the Most Celebrated RPGs of their Generation - Now in Beautiful High Definition!

Over 200 hours of gameplay, including the International version content never before released in North America.

Relive the fateful journey with fully remastered HD visuals and rearranged music.",83,generally favorable reviews,8,7,1,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,322,20,4,7,"Miscellaneous, Compilation",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#44 Best PC Game of 2016
#94 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016"
guild-wars-2-path-of-fire,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/guild-wars-2-path-of-fire,ArenaNet,ArenaNet,22-Sep-17,,,83,generally favorable reviews,13,12,1,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,257,58,5,25,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer",,T,"#36 Best PC Game of 2017
#42 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017"
i-expect-you-to-die-2-the-spy-and-the-liar,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/i-expect-you-to-die-2-the-spy-and-the-liar,Schell Games,Schell Games,24-Aug-21,PlayStation 4,"
Well, Agent, it looks like the Zoraxis organisation is up to their old tricks with a new scheme for world domination. It's up to you to expose their diabolical plot and put a stop to it.

Putting your telekinetic abilities and problem solving skills to the ultimate test, you'll once again be risking your life to solve dastardly puzzles and decipher secret codes in all-new highly interactive environments and surroundings.

Are you expected make it out alive? Of course not, you're expected to die! Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,11,10,1,0,tbd,no user score yet,3,0,0,0,"Adventure, 3D, First-Person",No Online Multiplayer,,#33 Best PC Game of 2021
hellblade-senuas-sacrifice,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hellblade-senuas-sacrifice,Ninja Theory,Ninja Theory,7-Aug-17,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","An independent game from Ninja Theory - makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West & DmC: Devil May Cry. Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice takes you on a journey into savage viking heartland with Senua, a Celtic warrior struggling with trauma & psychosis.",83,generally favorable reviews,24,21,3,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,1341,195,54,40,"Action Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#37 Best PC Game of 2017
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017"
crash-bandicoot-4-its-about-time,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/crash-bandicoot-4-its-about-time,Activision,Toys for Bob,26-Mar-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","
It's About Time - for a brand-wumping new Crash Bandicoot game! Crash fourward into a time shattered adventure with your favorite marsupials.

Neo Cortex and N. Tropy are back at it again and launching an all-out assault on not just this universe, but the entire multiverse! Crash and Coco are here to save the day by reuniting the four Quantum Masks and bending the rules of reality.

New abilities? Check. More playable characters? Yep. Alternate dimensions? Obviously. Ridonkulous bosses? For sure. Same awesome sauce? You bet your sweet jorts. Wait, are they actually jorts? Not in this universe! Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,8,7,1,0,5.9,mixed or average reviews,83,13,3,13,"Action, Platformer, 3D",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#34 Best PC Game of 2021
#72 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
silent-storm,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/silent-storm,"Encore Software, Inc. , Encore Software",Nival Interactive,20-Jan-04,,"Silent Storm is a true 3D tactical turn-based Role-Playing-Game set against the backdrop of WWII.
As the conflict rages on the frontlines, you?ll be leading a small multinational squad behind enemy lines to gather information and wreak havoc on your enemies while trying to thwart a mysterious new rising power whose plans are even more horrific than anything the world has yet witnessed.

Silent Storm is fully rendered in breathtaking 3D ? and includes fully destructible environments, realistic weaponry and unlimited tactical possibilities. Turn-based gaming has never looked this good! Choose your squad from over 40 operatives of 30 different nationalities, each with a unique background and mix of specialties and skills. [Encore/JoWood] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,24,23,1,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,110,14,2,1,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Historic, Historic, Tactics",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#25 Best PC Game of 2004
#53 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#22 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
command-conquer-generals---zero-hour,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/command-conquer-generals---zero-hour,EA Games,EA LA,22-Sep-03,,"Prepare to unleash the absolute latest in modern weapons technology against the world?s most powerful Generals in Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour. In the next era of military strategy and might, you?ll need to command a more technologically advanced arsenal to defeat new, more powerful enemies. The first expansion pack for the critically acclaimed Command & Conquer Generals challenges players to square off against the world?s most elite commanders for battlefield domination. Even the most experienced C&C Generals veteran must learn new strategies and tactics to take full advantage of -- and learn to defend against -- the next generation of the world?s most lethal weapons. With new units, structures, and upgrades, as well as the all-new Generals Challenge Mode, Zero Hour delivers all the firepower you?ll need in your quest to become the ultimate modern warfare General. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,16,13,3,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,321,58,3,4,"Strategy, Real-Time, Modern, General, Modern",,T,"#31 Best PC Game of 2003
#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#27 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
homeworld-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/homeworld-2,Sierra Entertainment,"Relic, Relic Entertainment",16-Sep-03,,"Combining elements of real-time strategy and space combat, Homeworld 2 delivers an evolutionary step in gameplay and technology. Cinematic-quality graphics, stunning special effects, brilliantly rendered ships and an innovative interface combine to create an immersive 3-D experience. [Sierra]",83,generally favorable reviews,31,26,5,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,156,24,9,8,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General",16,T,"#32 Best PC Game of 2003
#27 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#38 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
galactic-civilizations,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/galactic-civilizations,Strategy First,Stardock,26-Mar-03,,"Galactic Civilizations is a space-based strategy game in which the player becomes the leader of the human civilization at the dawn of the 23rd century. The galaxy has 6 major civilizations including humans and a race is on to colonize, conquer, and dominate the galaxy using whatever means necessary. Those means include using military, technological, economic or political might to become a major power in the galaxy. Players must research new technologies, colonize and defend planets, build social improvements, build a fleet, fight wars, win elections, and gain influence in the United Planets Security council. [Strategy First] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,18,15,3,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,34,5,1,0,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, 4X",No Online Multiplayer,E,#33 Best PC Game of 2003
everquest-the-shadows-of-luclin,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/everquest-the-shadows-of-luclin,Sony Online Entertainment,Sony Online Entertainment,2-Dec-01,,"The satellite of Luclin has been discovered, and now Norrathians can venture to the eerie moonscape. This expansion pack is playable by characters of all levels and provides new zones, a new race and a new class, hundreds of new items, spells, and creatures to battle, in addition to new character models supported by an enhanced 3D engine. [Sony Online Entertainment] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,11,9,2,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,6,1,0,1,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy",,T,#30 Best PC Game of 2001
orcs-must-die!,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/orcs-must-die!,Robot Entertainment,Robot Entertainment,11-Oct-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","With a wide variety of traps and weapons to choose from, Orcs Must Die! dares players to find the best ways to hack, launch, flatten, gibletize, and incinerate an endless army of filthy orcs and their vile allies. Orcs Must Die! features a vibrant look, addictive gameplay, and a blatant disregard for the welfare of orcs. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,25,22,3,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,521,99,21,4,"Action, Strategy, General, Real-Time, General, Defense",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#29 Best PC Game of 2011
#48 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011"
life-is-strange,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/life-is-strange,Square Enix,DONTNOD Entertainment,20-Oct-15,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Xbox One","Life is Strange is a hand drawn work of art and every action enacts a butterfly effect - but with the power to rewind time, what would you change? And would it turn out to be a change for the better or worse?",83,generally favorable reviews,15,13,2,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,3187,407,50,45,"Action Adventure, Sci-Fi, General",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#32 Best PC Game of 2015
#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
fable-the-lost-chapters,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fable-the-lost-chapters,Microsoft Game Studios,Lionhead Studios,20-Sep-05,,"Fable: The Lost Chapters is fully optimized for the Windows platform complete with expanded content, greater customization, new quests and enhanced graphics. Your every action determines your character's skills, appearance and morality. Your character's life story is created from childhood through to adulthood and on to old age. Grow from an inexperienced child into the most powerful being in the world, spoken of by all and immortalized in legend. As additional story and side quests await, choose the path of righteousness, or dedicate your life to evil, and see yourself transform into a reflection of your actions and decisions. Age leaves you wizened and battle leaves you scarred as you explore the world of Albion and the plethora of expanded and enhanced content. With experience comes advancement and physical change, whether it be expanding muscles, a keen eye and nimble form, or the buzz of magical energies around your finger tips. As you develop your alter ego, the world reacts to you and your actions. People comment on your successes and failures, your appearance, and your behavior. Fable: The Lost Chapters offers Windows gamers even more character customization choices that will impact your appearance. The denizens of Albion's many opinions are expressed through applause, mockery, trepidation, panic, and even flirtation if they feel so inclined. Each person you aid, each flower you crush, each creature you slay, will change this world forever. In Fable: The Lost Chapters, gamers decide: ""Who will I be?"" [Microsoft] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,54,49,5,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,727,89,10,9,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#25 Best PC Game of 2005
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#29 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
kena-bridge-of-spirits,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/kena-bridge-of-spirits,Emberlab,Emberlab,21-Sep-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5","Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a story-driven action adventure set in a charming world rich with exploration and fast-paced combat. Players find and grow a team of tiny spirit companions called the Rot, enhancing their abilities and creating new ways to manipulate the environment.",83,generally favorable reviews,13,11,2,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,466,108,33,12,"Action Adventure, General, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#35 Best PC Game of 2021
#27 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
what-the-golf,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/what-the-golf,"Figment, Inc. , Triband , Fig",Triband,19-Sep-19,"iPhone/iPad, Switch","
The golf game for people who hate golf!

A silly physics-based golf parody where every golf course is a new surprising type of golf, some brilliant or hilarious, others so absurd they will make you go: WHAT THE GOLF?

Golf a house, a horse or car!

Features:
- More surprising new golf mechanics than you can imagine
- Epic golf boss fights
- Made by people who know nothing about golf
- First (and hopefully the last) game that let you golf a horse
- Will NOT make you a better golf player
- Surprises! Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,10,10,0,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,23,4,3,0,"Sports, Individual, Golf, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,#32 Best PC Game of 2019
call-of-duty-black-ops-4,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/call-of-duty-black-ops-4,Activision,Treyarch,12-Oct-18,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","Black Ops returns - in your face. Featuring gritty, grounded, fluid Multiplayer combat, a massive Zombies offering with 3 full undead adventures at launch, and Blackout, where the universe of Black Ops comes to life in one huge battle royale experience featuring the largest map in Call of Duty history, signature Black Ops combat, characters, locations and weapons from the entire Black Ops series. Soldier up for all-out combat ¨C tailor made for the Black Ops community. [Treyarch] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,29,25,4,0,3.2,generally unfavorable reviews,811,41,24,196,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Tactical",64,M,"#35 Best PC Game of 2018
#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#75 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
hogwarts-legacy,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hogwarts-legacy,"Warner Bros. Games Montreal , Warner Bros. Games","Avalanche Software, Portkey Games",7-Feb-23,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","LIVE THE UNWRITTEN = Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world. Embark on a journey through familiar and new locations as you explore and discover fantastic beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents, and become the wizard you want to be.

Experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Your character is a student who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart. You have received a late acceptance to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and soon discover that you are no ordinary student: you possess an unusual ability to perceive and master Ancient Magic. Only you can decide if you will protect this secret for the good of all, or yield to the temptation of more sinister magic.

Discover the feeling of living at Hogwarts as you make allies, battle Dark wizards, and ultimately decide the fate of the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,20,17,3,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,1258,344,58,78,"Action Adventure, Open-World, Role-Playing, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#5 Best PC Game of 2023
#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023"
deus-ex-mankind-divided,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/deus-ex-mankind-divided,Square Enix,"Eidos Montreal, Nixxes Software",23-Aug-16,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","The action of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided takes place in 2029, a couple of years after the events of Human Revolution and the infamous ¡®Aug Incident¡¯ in Panchaea that resulted in the deaths of millions at the hands of those who had installed augmentations. This event has caused a massive divide between those who have augmentations and those who don't. Amidst this emotional turmoil are various factions aiming to manipulate the public by twisting public opinion of augmentation to advance their own agenda and hide the truth of what really occurred. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,56,48,8,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,1494,139,69,84,"Action Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#45 Best PC Game of 2016
#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#23 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
bleed-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/bleed-2,BootdiskRevolution,BootdiskRevolution,8-Feb-17,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses.",83,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,15,1,0,0,"Action, Platformer, 2D",,,#38 Best PC Game of 2017
unreal-tournament-iii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/unreal-tournament-iii,Epic Games,Epic Games,19-Nov-07,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Players assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled either by human contestants online or by A.I. These contests are fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles.Unparalleled graphical and physical realism from the latest Unreal Engine 3 technology delivers the most compelling First Person Shooter Experience to-date...online and offline. The weaponry is bigger and badder than ever. Destroy your opponent from a distance with the ever popular Link Gun or blast away at close range with the Bio Rifle. Battle against lightening fast A.I. in the deeper and richer single player tournament mode. Expanded Onslaught game type features two complete sets of high-tech vehicles, including the massive Leviathan, the terrifying Darkwalker, and a completely new way to get into the action...the Hoverboard. Fight side-by-side with or compete against new and returning characters from the UT franchise, all with enhanced abilities, extremely detailed looks and distinct personalities. Enhanced popular game types, including: Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and Instagib CTF and more. Unreal Tournament 2007 provides seamless loading on servers in addition to improved matchmaking for more evenly matched competitors. Bundled with the award-winning Unreal Engine 3 Toolset. Build your own levels, gametypes, and more, or download the latest mods from the massive Unreal community. [Midway] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,41,38,3,0,8,generally favorable reviews,577,70,30,27,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",32,M,"#25 Best PC Game of 2007
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#49 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
this-war-of-mine,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/this-war-of-mine,11 bit studios,11 bit studios,14-Nov-14,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Xbox One","In This War of Mine, the focus is shifted away from military operations portrayed in most games. Instead, it is a dark survival game where players control a gaggle of civilians attempting to stay alive in a besieged city. During the day snipers outside stop you from leaving your refuge, offering players time to craft, trade, upgrade their shelter, feed and cure their people. At night they must scavenge nearby areas in search for food, medicines, weapons and other useful items. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,63,58,5,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,1087,145,35,18,"Action, Strategy, Miscellaneous, Action Adventure, Real-Time, Survival, Board / Card Game, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#30 Best PC Game of 2014
#31 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#19 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
strange-horticulture,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/strange-horticulture,Iceberg Interactive,Bad Viking,21-Jan-22,Switch,"Welcome to Undermere, a quaint town surrounded by hag-infested forests and rugged mountains. You are the Horticulturist, owner of local plant store Strange Horticulture. As a cast of colorful customers come by your shop, you are quickly thrust into an occult mystery stretching back hundreds of years.

Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere's dark mysteries. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,11,9,2,0,6.1,mixed or average reviews,20,2,3,1,"Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,,#42 Best PC Game of 2022
devil-daggers,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/devil-daggers,Sorath,Sorath,18-Feb-16,,"Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movment system, fight to survive as long as you can.",83,generally favorable reviews,20,18,2,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,77,12,4,2,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,,#46 Best PC Game of 2016
two-point-campus,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/two-point-campus,Sega,Two Point Studios,9-Aug-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Build the university of your dreams with Two Point Campus, the sim with a twist from the makers of Two Point Hospital. Build, hire staff and run an academic institution packed with wild courses. Rather than typical academic fare, students in Two Point County enjoy a range of wild and wonderful courses: from Knight School (hey, we all have to learn jousting at some point in our lives), to the salivatory Gastronomy, where your students will build mouth-watering concoctions like giant pizzas and enormous pies.

Get to know your students, explore their individual personalities, wants and needs. Keep them happy with clubs, societies, gigs. Surround them with friends, help them develop relationships, furnish them with pastoral care and ensure they have the right amount of joie de vivre to develop into incredible individuals who will do the legacy of your university proud. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,65,59,6,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,30,8,4,1,"Strategy, Management, Business / Tycoon",No Online Multiplayer,T,#43 Best PC Game of 2022
the-elder-scrolls-online-summerset,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-elder-scrolls-online-summerset,Bethesda Softworks,ZeniMax Media,21-May-18,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset is the next Chapter of ZeniMax Online Studios' award-winning online RPG, The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO). This new adventure in the ESO saga will send adventurers and their friends to the Summerset Isle, to visit and explore the ancestral home of the high elves for the first time since 1994's The Elder Scrolls: Arena. Players will also be able to explore the island of Artaeum, home to the mysterious Psijic Order, a group of sages that predate the Mages Guild. Tamriel's fate hangs in the balance and the heroes of ESO are called upon to save the world once more.

This year's Chapter introduces an enormous and stunning new zone unlike any other, a fresh skill line with new magical powers to master, an expanded crafting system to forge powerful gear, and the continuation of the epic and award-winning ESO story. With more than 30 hours of new story content to experience, The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset expands The Elder Scrolls Online in exciting and innovative ways, offering incredible adventures for both ESO veterans and those new to the game. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,12,12,0,0,6.1,mixed or average reviews,134,12,3,15,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer",,M,"#36 Best PC Game of 2018
#81 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018"
the-blackwell-epiphany,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-blackwell-epiphany,Wadjet Eye Games,Wadjet Eye Games,24-Apr-14,iPhone/iPad,"A dead man¡¯s soul cries out against the force of a ferocious blizzard. He cries for help. He cries for answers. Then he screams as he is torn apart like damp tissue paper. This wasn¡¯t the first time, and it won¡¯t be the last. The police are powerless to stop it, so the duty falls to the only ones who can. What force could be so powerful ¨C and so malevolent ¨C that it would destroy the very core of a life in order to get what it wants? Rosa Blackwell and Joey Mallone mean to find out, even if it means risking themselves in the process. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,14,13,1,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,84,9,1,0,"General, General, Adventure, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,,#31 Best PC Game of 2014
the-lord-of-the-rings-online-siege-of-mirkwood,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-lord-of-the-rings-online-siege-of-mirkwood,Turbine Inc.,Turbine Inc.,1-Dec-09,,"The Epic Conclusion to Volume II: Mines of Moria - Under the command of Celeborn and Galadriel, players fight through vast armies of Orcs alongside the Elves of L¨®rien in a battle that will take them to Dol Guldur, the fortress of the Ringwraiths. This update includes Book 9 and the Epilogue to the sweeping epic tale begun with the award-winning Mines of Moria expansion. Increased Level Cap - Players are able advance their characters up to level 65, gaining access to new traits, virtues, skills and class quests. Answer the Call of War! - Jump into the heat of battle with the new Skirmishes feature. Skirmishes offer endless action in repeatable, randomized instances where players can create and lead customizable soldiers into battle, training them to greater skill as they earn victories against the forces of shadow. Answer the call of war wherever violence erupts with the new ""World Join"" function that lets players and their fellowships band together to fight in various locations throughout Middle-earth. Take up Arms! Infiltrate the dark jails, deadly arenas and savage stables of Dol Guldur, the fortress of the Ringwraiths, and strike a blow against Sauron¡¯s forces in new 3 and 6-player instances. Call upon your fellows to adventure into the most deadly 12-player raid yet and face the ultimate challenge - the Nazg?l Lord! Major Gameplay Enhancements - Turbine continues to improve the award-winning experience of LOTRO with major improvements to the combat and Legendary Items systems. Players will experience improved responsiveness when in the heat of battle. Players will also be able to create and craft their own customized Second and Third Age Legendary Items from raw materials and grow their weapons¡¯ power to level 60. Achieve new Legacies, new titles, and a fourth Runic slot that will make Legendary Items even more unique and powerful. [Turbine] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,54,5,3,0,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,#19 Best PC Game of 2009
one-finger-death-punch-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/one-finger-death-punch-2,Silver Dollar Games,Silver Dollar Games,15-Apr-19,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","The world's fastest brawler is back. Experience cinematic kung-fu in the most epic stickman fighter ever made. Staying true to the original, you play with only two buttons. Every press matters, do not button mash!",83,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,8,generally favorable reviews,22,3,2,0,"Action, General, Fighting, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,,#33 Best PC Game of 2019
out-of-the-park-baseball-10,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/out-of-the-park-baseball-10,Out Of The Park Developments,Out Of The Park Developments,2-Jun-09,,"Out of the Park Baseball 10 (""OOTP 10""), the latest in the award-winning series, is the most immersive, realistic, and customizable baseball management simulation game on the market today. OOTP 10 provides what fantasy baseballers truly desire - the ability to control every aspect of a baseball team. With online or solo play, real Major League rosters, historical simulations, and purely fictional leagues, OOTP 10 has all of the bases covered! [Out of the Park Developments] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,41,7,0,1,"Sports, Traditional, Baseball, Management",,,#20 Best PC Game of 2009
tomb-raider-anniversary,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tomb-raider-anniversary,Eidos Interactive,Nixxes Software,5-Jun-07,"PlayStation 2, Xbox 360","Inspired by the first Tomb Raider videogame, originally released in 1996, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary is a totally new 2006 adventure for Lara, faithfully preserving the elements which made the original Tomb Raider such a classic. Using an enhanced ""Tomb Raider Legend"" game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara's adventure and pursuit of a mystical artefact known only as the Scion up to today¡¯s technology standards and offer gamers a completely new gameplay experience. The puzzles are now more in depth and incorporate environmental interaction and physics driven solutions. The level design and flow of gameplay are inspired by the original videogame making Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary a brand new experience in gaming, while still invoking the nostalgia of the first adventure in Tomb Raiding. [Eidos Interactive] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,26,25,1,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,363,47,14,8,"Action Adventure, Modern, Modern, Linear",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#26 Best PC Game of 2007
#27 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#32 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
the-forest-2014,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-forest-2014,"SKS Games , Endnight Studios","SKS Games, Endnight Studios",30-Apr-18,PlayStation 4,"As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.",83,generally favorable reviews,16,14,2,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,622,92,47,16,"Horror, Horror, Action Adventure, Survival",2,,"#37 Best PC Game of 2018
#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#42 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
need-for-speed-shift,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/need-for-speed-shift,EA Games,Slightly Mad Studios,15-Sep-09,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Need for Speed SHIFT brings a true driver's experience to some of the world's most iconic racing tracks, including the storied Brand's Hatch in the UK. The game also features the largest roster of high-performance cars in Need for Speed history including race cars such as the Pagani Zonda F, Porsche 911 GT2 and Lotus Elise. Players are thrust into the loud, intense, and athletic experience of racing a car from the driver's perspective through the combination of perception based G-forces, the hyper reality of the cockpit view, and the all-new brutally disorienting crash dynamic. Need for Speed SHIFT features an accurate, accessible physics-based driving model that allows you to feel every impact, every change of track surface and every last bit of grip as you push yourself to the edge. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,22,21,1,0,5.9,mixed or average reviews,512,46,29,52,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, GT / Street, GT / Street, Automobile",,E,"#21 Best PC Game of 2009
#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#38 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
hearts-of-iron-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hearts-of-iron-ii,Paradox Interactive,Paradox Development Studio,4-Jan-05,,"Hearts of Iron II is the sequel to the most appreciated World War II PC game of true Grand Strategic scope! As in its forbear, the map spans the entire world and allows you to play one of over 130 countries during the years of World War II. Hearts of Iron II is a dream come true for every armchair general and forces the player to choose sides when democracy, communism and fascism clash in the battles that changed history. [Paradox] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,27,24,3,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,107,23,1,2,"Strategy, Real-Time, Military, General, Military",32,E,"#26 Best PC Game of 2005
#51 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005"
fifa-soccer-11,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fifa-soccer-11,EA Sports,EA Sports,28-Sep-10,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360",EA returns to the field with another installment in its long-running soccer series.,83,generally favorable reviews,16,13,3,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,139,19,4,3,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Sim, Sim",,E,"#21 Best PC Game of 2010
#68 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#73 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
project-cars,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/project-cars,Bandai Namco Games,Slightly Mad Studios,6-May-15,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","Create a driver, pick from a variety of motorsports, and shift into high gear to chase a number of Historic Goals and ultimate recognition in the Hall Of Fame. Then test your skills online either in competitive fully-loaded race weekends, leaderboard-based time challenges, or continually-updated community events. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,48,42,6,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,500,58,24,27,"Driving, General, Racing, Simulation, General, Automobile",,E,"#33 Best PC Game of 2015
#36 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#55 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
total-war-warhammer-ii---curse-of-the-vampire-coast,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/total-war-warhammer-ii---curse-of-the-vampire-coast,Sega,Creative Assembly,8-Nov-18,,"Night falls on Lustria. As you stand on the dock and peer seawards through the gathering mists, strain your ears. The jungle sounds behind you fade, and in their place comes a wet thudding, as of rotten rigging against a mouldy mast. The sound multiplies, and with it, the groan of a thousand breathless voices, joined in something part-shanty, part-dirge. Dread prows pierce the gloom ahead, and the ghastly truth is laid bare: upon the ghoul-winds come the swollen hulks and decaying vessels of the Vampire Coast! Run now ¨C run hard and fast. For it is all you can do.
Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,28,1,1,1,"Strategy, Real-Time, Tactics",,,#38 Best PC Game of 2018
riven-the-sequel-to-myst,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/riven-the-sequel-to-myst,"Red Orb Entertainment , Ubisoft",Cyan Worlds,31-Oct-97,iPhone/iPad,Enter a deceptively beautiful world torn apart by age-old conflicts...where secrets lie hidden at every turn...and nothing is as it seems. You must search. You must explore. You must summon every spark of intellect and intuition. Only then will you learn the truth and this troubled land and its inhabitants. You must let Riven become your world - before an entire world is lost. [Red Orb] Collapse,83,generally favorable reviews,12,10,1,1,8.6,generally favorable reviews,31,8,0,0,"Adventure, 3D, First-Person, Fantasy, Fantasy",No Online Multiplayer,K-A,"#8 Best PC Game of 1997
#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 1997
#10 Most Shared PC Game of 1997"
fifa-soccer-2003,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fifa-soccer-2003,EA Sports,EA Canada,2-Nov-02,PlayStation 2,"The World of Soccer: Play with all the best clubs, players and national teams. Powerhouse Detail: The Club Championship highlights the top 18 club teams with intense detail, including team-specific stadiums and chants. Total Ball Control: Use your feet and head to control the ball like never before. New Set Pieces: Use free kicks and corner kicks to set up a shot or even score directly. Game-changing AI: Computer opponents will adopt tactics based on the real game situations. [EA Games] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,13,8,5,0,7,mixed or average reviews,47,4,3,0,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Sim, Sim",116,E,"#29 Best PC Game of 2002
#71 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002"
icewind-dale-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/icewind-dale-ii,Interplay,Black Isle Studios,26-Aug-02,,"The worst fear of the civilized realms has come true. The Goblinoids have united into an army of outcasts and misfits and they want to call the Ten Towns their own. Massive swarms of Orcs and Worg-mounted Goblins are attempting to overrun the town of Targos, and that's just the beginning! A call has gone out to all those willing to face insurmountable odds in defense of the Ten Towns. Will you heed the call to arms and face the greatest threat to the Spine of the World? [Interplay] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,22,18,4,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,193,18,3,2,"Role-Playing, PC-style RPG, PC-style RPG, Western-Style",,T,"#30 Best PC Game of 2002
#28 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#69 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
age-of-empires,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/age-of-empires,Microsoft Game Studios,Ensemble Studios,30-Sep-97,,"Age of Empires is an epic real-time strategy game spanning 10,000 years, in which players are the guiding spirit in the evolution of small stone age tribes. Starting with minimal resources, players are challenged to build their tribes into great civilizations. Gamers can choose from one of several ways to win the game, including: world domination by conquering enemy civilizations, exploration of the known world and economic victory through the accumulation of wealth. Age of Empires was developed by Ensemble Studios and features the expertise of Bruce Shelley, co-designer of the hit strategy game ""Civilization."" [Microsoft] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,9,7,2,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,412,30,7,1,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, Historic, Command",18,T,"#9 Best PC Game of 1997
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 1997
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 1997"
everquest-ii-echoes-of-faydwer,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/everquest-ii-echoes-of-faydwer,Sony Online Entertainment,Sony Online Entertainment,13-Nov-06,,"Echoes of Faydwer is the fourth expansion pack for EverQuest II and the first EQII expansion pack with content for beginners to high-level players (Levels 1 ¨C 70). This expansion introduces a new playable race, The Fae, an enchanted race of winged creatures. The Fae dwell on the continent of Faydwer, in the arboreal city of Kelethin, the new starting city being added to new chapter in the EQII saga. Echoes of Faydwer includes over 350 new quests, a new selection of profession hats, cloaks, armor, and new horse mounts available to players of all levels. EQII players will encounter over 40 new types of creatures to face, more than 20 new zones and adventure areas, and will be able to compete against other players for new PvP (Player vs. Player) rewards, plus all-new items, equipment, spells and tradeskill recipes. The Achievement system introduced in the Kingdom of Sky expansion has been enhanced to include additional sub-class abilities, allowing players to further customize their characters' abilities. [SOE] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,17,17,0,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,17,5,0,0,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,#22 Best PC Game of 2006
observer-system-redux,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/observer-system-redux,Bloober Team,Bloober Team,10-Nov-20,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","The year is 2084. In a dark cyberpunk world shattered by plagues and wars, become a neural police detective and hack into the jagged minds of others. Make use of anything they felt, thought, or remembered to solve the case and catch the elusive killer.",83,generally favorable reviews,12,10,2,0,7,mixed or average reviews,48,5,2,3,"Adventure, 3D, First-Person",No Online Multiplayer,M,#33 Best PC Game of 2020
everquest-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/everquest-ii,Sony Online Entertainment,Sony Online Entertainment,8-Nov-04,,"EverQuest II is a parallel online universe to the hugely successful gaming phenomenon EverQuest. Featuring breathtaking graphics and a vast, beautiful game world to explore, EverQuest II sets new standards in graphical realism as players are immersed in the game's epic storyline with thousands of other players online. Massive World of Norrath -- Regions, cities, countless dungeons and dynamically created zones. Easy to Play -- New user friendly game mechanics with reduced learning curve for both new and seasoned players. 16 Races, 100 Levels and 48 Classes -- Branching systems allow you to choose your class as you advance. Existing EverQuest Player Incentives -- Exclusive crossover quest zones, chat system and more! [Sony Online Entertainment] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,43,42,1,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,93,24,7,5,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,"#26 Best PC Game of 2004
#33 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#49 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
terraria,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/terraria,Re-Logic,Re-Logic,16-May-11,"3DS, iPhone/iPad, iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Stadia, , , ,","Terraria offers players a chance to be an action gamer, master builder, a collector, and even an explorer.",83,generally favorable reviews,29,25,4,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,2709,717,68,39,"Action, Action Adventure, Platformer, Platformer, Sandbox, 2D, 2D",8,T,"#30 Best PC Game of 2011
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#12 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
little-nightmares-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/little-nightmares-ii,Bandai Namco Games,Tarsier Studios,11-Feb-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Little Nightmares II is a suspense-adventure game in which you play as Mono, a young boy trapped in a world that has been distorted by a mysterious transmission from a distant signal tower. With Six, the girl in a yellow raincoat, Mono sets out to discover the dark secrets of The Signal Tower and save Six from her terrible fate; but their journey will not be easy as Mono and Six will face an array of new threats from the terrible residents of this world. Will you dare face this collection of new, little nightmares? PLAY A DARK, THRILLING, SUSPENSE ADVENTURE: A host of brand-new residents lie in wait to haunt your steps and disturb your sleep. Outsmart the sadistic teacher, survive the bloodthirsty hunter and flee from many more terrifying characters, as Mono and Six journey through this world together. DISCOVER A FANTASTICAL WORLD CORRUPTED BY THE SIGNAL TOWER: Escape a world that¡¯s rotten from the inside. Your journey will take you from creepy woodlands to sinister schools on your way to the dreadful Signal Tower. Find the source of the evil that spreads through the TV screens of the world. AWAKEN YOUR INNER CHILD TO SAVE SIX FROM THE DARKNESS: Six is fading from this world, and her only hope is to journey with Mono to find what has afflicted her from the Signal Tower. In this world of unknown terrors, you are her only beacon of hope. Can you gather up the courage to fend off your tormenters, and work with Six to make sense of The Signal Tower? Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,37,33,4,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,382,88,21,14,"Action Adventure, Linear",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#36 Best PC Game of 2021
#29 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
destiny-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/destiny-2,Activision,"Bungie Software, Bungie",24-Oct-17,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","In Destiny 2, the last safe city on Earth has fallen and lays in ruins, occupied by a powerful new enemy and his elite army, the Red Legion. Every player creates his own character called a ¡°Guardian,¡± humanity¡¯s chosen protectors. As a Guardian in Destiny 2, players must master new abilities and weapons to reunite the city¡¯s forces, stand together and fight back to reclaim their home. In Destiny 2 players embark on a fresh story filled with new destinations around our solar system to explore, and an expansive amount of activities to discover. There is something for almost every type of gamer in Destiny 2, including gameplay for solo, cooperative and competitive players set within a vast, evolving and exciting universe. [Bungie] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,36,29,7,0,4.3,generally unfavorable reviews,1689,121,84,335,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",16,T,"#39 Best PC Game of 2017
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#38 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
final-fantasy-xiv-online-a-realm-reborn,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/final-fantasy-xiv-online-a-realm-reborn,Square Enix,Square Enix,27-Aug-13,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5","Previously referenced as ""version 2.0,"" this title has been rebuilt from the ground up, and centers on the core concept of rebirth, featuring a new world to explore and storyline to experience.",83,generally favorable reviews,32,29,3,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,2108,304,64,119,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,"#33 Best PC Game of 2013
#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#31 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
card-hunter-2013,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/card-hunter-2013,Blue Manchu,Blue Manchu,12-Sep-13,,Card Hunter is is an innovative new take on strategy gaming that lets its developers flex their turn-based gaming muscles in a way that they never could have as part of a bigger outfit.,83,generally favorable reviews,18,17,1,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,63,10,3,1,"Strategy, General",,,#34 Best PC Game of 2013
sam-max-the-devils-playhouse---episode-2-the-tomb-of-sammun-mak,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sam-max-the-devils-playhouse---episode-2-the-tomb-of-sammun-mak,Telltale Games,Telltale Games,18-May-10,PlayStation 3,"The new season Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse is the biggest, strangest and most epic to date. As the saga begins, an otherworldy power for controlling matter and space calls to the strongest and strangest who might wield it - intergalactic warlords and eldritch gods, under-dwellers and scholars of the arcane. Gaming's greatest dog and rabbit sleuths Sam & Max seek the power's ancient secrets, as Max gains shape shifting, teleportation, mind reading and future vision abilities for battling these foes. The saga plays out in a surreal 5 month-long symphony of mayhem that gets deeper and more twisted with each episode. [Telltale Games] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,24,21,3,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,26,2,0,0,"Miscellaneous, Adventure, General, 3D, Compilation, Third-Person",No Online Multiplayer,T,#22 Best PC Game of 2010
darksiders,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/darksiders,THQ,Vigil Games,23-Sep-10,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","The time for the great Apocalypse of legend has come in Darksiders as you take on the role of War, one of the four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and rain judgment and destruction down upon the Earth. However, not all is as it seems when you discover that you and your fellow Horsemen have been implicated for the premature destruction of Earth and are swept up in a conspiracy between the forces of Heaven and Hell. Banished and stripped of your powers, embark on an epic quest of revenge and redemption as you battle angels and demons to restore your awesome abilities and seek out who betrayed you. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,18,18,0,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,875,121,32,20,"Action Adventure, Modern, Fantasy, Modern, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#23 Best PC Game of 2010
#21 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#22 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
tom-clancys-rainbow-six-3-raven-shield,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-3-raven-shield,Ubisoft,Ubisoft Montreal,19-Mar-03,,"Command an elite, multinational squad of special operatives against a hidden terrorist foe. In Raven Shield, the third installment to the wildly popular Rainbow Six series, RAINBOW races against time to stop terror and unravel a mystery. In locations around the world, from London to the Caribbean to Rio de Janeiro, lead team RAINBOW in a desperate effort to battle a madman and foil his doomsday plot. Features 15 all-new single-player missions, 6 dedicated multiplayer maps. Built on next-generation Unreal technology for unequaled visual effects. 57 weapons with real-world accessories for endless customization. Real-world tactics and methods from Mike Grasso, Senior Instructor for LAPD SWAT and LAPD Medal of Valor winner. [Ubi Soft] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,29,25,4,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,102,20,1,1,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Tactical, Modern, Modern",116,M,"#34 Best PC Game of 2003
#48 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#40 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
world-of-outlaws-sprint-cars,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/world-of-outlaws-sprint-cars,"Atari , Infogrames , Atari SA",Ratbag,12-Feb-03,,"Hit speeds in excess of 170 mph. Powerslide around tight ovals. Compete in single races, a championship season, or an entire career. Featuring 24 official World of Outlaws drivers, 12 real tracks, jaw-dropping graphics, screaming 3D directional sound and car physics so real it will turn your world upside down. Do you have what it takes to master the meanest machines on wheels? [Infogrames] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,10,9,1,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,11,6,0,0,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, Arcade, Stock Car, Other, Automobile",110,E,"#35 Best PC Game of 2003
#66 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
colin-mcrae-rally-20,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/colin-mcrae-rally-20,Codemasters,Codemasters,13-Feb-01,,"If you can work your way around its shortcomings, you'll find that Colin McRae Rally 2.0 is one of the most engrossing racing sims available.",83,generally favorable reviews,14,13,1,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,112,18,2,1,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, Rally / Offroad, Rally / Offroad, Automobile",18,E,"#31 Best PC Game of 2001
#33 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#52 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
combat-flight-simulator-2-wwii-pacific-theater,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/combat-flight-simulator-2-wwii-pacific-theater,Microsoft Game Studios,Microsoft Game Studios,13-Oct-00,,"Takes you back in time with authentic aircraft, detailed cockpits, and spectacular scenery. Moving canopies, folding wings, battle-scarred paint, realistic aircraft damage, and last-second bailouts immerse you in a new level of combat flight simulation. [Microsoft]",83,generally favorable reviews,22,20,2,0,7,mixed or average reviews,10,1,0,0,"Simulation, Flight, WWII, WWII, Combat",116,E,#33 Best PC Game of 2000
orcs-must-die!-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/orcs-must-die!-2,Robot Entertainment,Robot Entertainment,30-Jul-12,,"Orcs Must Die! 2 begins days after the ending of the original game. With the rifts closed and the magical Order dead, the War Mage finds himself suddenly thrust into a new battle against the mindless orc mob. He has a powerful, if questionable, new companion in the Sorceress, an ex-War Mage responsible for the destruction of the Order. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,43,39,4,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,554,66,29,3,"Action, Strategy, General, Real-Time, General, Defense",,T,"#29 Best PC Game of 2012
#55 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#59 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
hitman,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hitman,Square Enix,Io Interactive,31-Oct-16,"PlayStation 4, Stadia, Xbox One","HITMAN empowers players to perform contract hits on powerful, high-profile targets in exotic locations around the globe, from Paris and sunny coast of Italy to the dust and hustle of the markets in Marrakesh in this stealth action title. Gameplay centers on taking out targets in vast sandbox levels with complete freedom of approach. Where to go, when to attack and who to kill is at your discretion. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,20,18,2,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,449,50,19,13,"Modern, Action Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#47 Best PC Game of 2016
#50 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016"
prey-2006,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/prey-2006,2K Games,Human Head Studios,11-Jul-06,Xbox 360,"Prey tells the story of Tommy, a Cherokee garage mechanic stuck on a reservation going nowhere. His life changes when an otherworldly crisis forces him to awaken spiritual powers from his long-forgotten birthright. Abducted along with his people to a menacing mothership orbiting Earth, he sets out to save himself and his girlfriend and eventually his planet. Prey is serious, dark story, based on authentic Cherokee mythology. Themes of sacrifice, love and responsibility are explored and the story dives into emotional territory not yet explored by similar games. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,51,43,8,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,451,79,23,15,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",8,M,"#23 Best PC Game of 2006
#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
betrayal-at-club-low,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/betrayal-at-club-low,Cosmo D Studios,Cosmo D Studios,9-Sep-22,,"Tonight you're on a surprise mission at the inimitable Club Low. This former coffin factory-turned-nightclub has, for years, been a beacon of nocturnal energy, a haven for wild-limbed dancing, mind-altering music and shady characters aplenty. It's also a place to prove your skills as an undercover agent.

An old colleague is trapped in the club, caught up in an intel-gathering mission with a notorious business captain. Your mission is to sneak into the club incognito and get him out before he blows his cover. Can you do it? Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,12,10,2,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,5,0,0,0,"Adventure, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,,#44 Best PC Game of 2022
metal-gear-rising-revengeance,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/metal-gear-rising-revengeance,Konami,PlatinumGames,9-Jan-14,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360",Metal Gear Solid Rising makes its way to the PC and features Raiden as a playable character.,83,generally favorable reviews,27,26,1,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,1093,178,34,21,"Action, Action Adventure, Shooter, General, Modern, Third-Person, Tactical, Modern",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#32 Best PC Game of 2014
#29 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#73 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
the-riftbreaker,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-riftbreaker,"EXOR Studios , Maximum Games",EXOR Studios,14-Oct-21,"PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","The Riftbreaker is a base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements. You are an elite scientist/commando inside an advanced Mecha-Suit capable of dimensional rift travel. Hack & slash countless enemies. Build up your base, collect samples and research new inventions to survive.",83,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,57,13,5,3,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#37 Best PC Game of 2021
#94 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
starseed-pilgrim,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/starseed-pilgrim,Droqen,Droqen,16-Apr-13,,"You are a gardener, tending to empty noise and empty space to fill them both with colour. You are a refugee, building your own world away from the spreading darkness. You are an explorer, discovering new places, new rules, and new fascinations. The universe is bigger than you know.",83,generally favorable reviews,12,9,3,0,6.2,mixed or average reviews,38,5,3,7,"Simulation, General, General",No Online Multiplayer,,#35 Best PC Game of 2013
age-of-conan-rise-of-the-godslayer,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/age-of-conan-rise-of-the-godslayer,"Eidos Interactive , Funcom",Funcom,11-May-10,,"Take on the role of a Demonologist, Barbarian, Bear Shama or any other of the twelve exotic classes, as you face the challenges of Hyboria alone or in groups of other players from all over the world. Fight for survival, socialize with friends, construct equipment or even entire cities with your fellow players, and carve out your destiny in the world of Conan. [Funcom] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,14,13,1,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,62,6,0,4,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,M,#24 Best PC Game of 2010
alan-wake,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/alan-wake,Remedy Entertainment,Remedy Entertainment,16-Feb-12,Xbox 360,"Alan Wake is a psychological action thriller, a unique new take in the world of gaming. The game is set in an idyllic all-American small town and its surroundings in the state of Washington. Alan Wake, the game's protagonist, is a bestselling horror writer, who writes a novel about his darkest nightmares. In the game, those nightmares come true. As with Remedy's previous games, story and atmosphere are fundamental elements. The game features a massive, open world for the players to explore. The game design is mission based with the player as the driving force behing the action, and as with their previous games, Remedy again focuses completely on delivering the best possible single player experience. The use of light is a significant gameplay element. Remedy has developed proprietary new technology to support the gameplay of the title and to push the high definition visuals to the next level. [Remedy] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,30,27,3,0,8,generally favorable reviews,2128,261,100,45,"Action Adventure, Modern, Horror, Horror, Survival",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#30 Best PC Game of 2012
#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
tiger-woods-pga-tour-2002,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tiger-woods-pga-tour-2002,EA Sports,Headgate,24-Feb-02,PlayStation 2,"New TrueSwing/Total Precision Swing lets you drive in true, slice it or add a draw, giving you more control over your shots. Compete as or against 12 PGA TOUR professionals including Tiger, Jesper Parnevik, Vijay Singh, Colin Montgomerie, and Notah Begay. Brand new course lineup includes such amazing layouts as Pebble Beach Golf Links, TPC at Sawgrass, Royal Birkdale in England, and more! [EA Sports] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,6,mixed or average reviews,7,1,1,2,"Sports, Traditional, Individual, Golf, Sim, Sim",18,E,#31 Best PC Game of 2002
monaco-whats-yours-is-mine,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/monaco-whats-yours-is-mine,Pocketwatch Games,Pocketwatch Games,24-Apr-13,"Switch, Xbox 360","MONACO is a single player or co-op heist game, in which players assemble a crack team of thieves to infiltrate and loot the ridiculously wealthy denizens of Monaco.",83,generally favorable reviews,47,39,8,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,226,26,13,4,"Adventure, General, General",14,T,#36 Best PC Game of 2013
trials-rising,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/trials-rising,Ubisoft,RedLynx,26-Feb-19,"PlayStation 4, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One","Explore challenging tracks around the world, from Yellowstone Park to the peaks of Mt. Everest and everywhere in between. New Tandem Bike mode allows two riders to control one bike. Hone your racing skills and level up from local backyard competitions to stadium races. Make a statement with customizable outfits and bike skins. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,13,12,1,0,5,mixed or average reviews,61,6,1,10,"Racing, Arcade, Automobile",8,T,"#34 Best PC Game of 2019
#61 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
transistor,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/transistor,Supergiant Games,Supergiant Games,20-May-14,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch",Transistor is a science-fiction themed action RPG set in a futuristic city where players will take on the role of a young woman who gains control of an extraordinary weapon of unknown origin after a mysterious group of assailants nearly kills her with it.,83,generally favorable reviews,35,29,5,1,8.3,generally favorable reviews,911,110,28,8,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#33 Best PC Game of 2014
#41 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#66 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
grounded,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/grounded,Xbox Game Studios,Obsidian Entertainment,27-Sep-22,"Xbox One, Xbox Series X","The world is a vast, beautiful and dangerous place especially when you have been shrunk to the size of an ant. Explore, build and survive together in this first person, multiplayer, survival-adventure. Can you thrive alongside the hordes of giant insects, fighting to survive the perils of the backyard? Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,24,22,2,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,93,24,0,6,"Action Adventure, Survival, Sandbox",4,T,"#45 Best PC Game of 2022
#71 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
yakuza-like-a-dragon,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/yakuza-like-a-dragon,Sega,Ryu ga Gotoku Studios,10-Nov-20,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","RISE LIKE A DRAGON. Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.",83,generally favorable reviews,21,17,4,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,179,30,4,19,"Role-Playing, Japanese-Style",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#34 Best PC Game of 2020
#62 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
crisis-core-final-fantasy-vii-reunion,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/crisis-core-final-fantasy-vii-reunion,Square Enix,"Square Enix, TOSE",13-Dec-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION is a full remaster of the PlayStation Portable exclusive CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII-, which originally launched back in 2007. CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION is a true remaster that follows the original's narrative: Zack Fair's mission to find the missing SOLDIER Genesis Rhapsodos. It features multiple improvements from the original game - for example, the graphics have been converted to HD, with all the 3D models, from the characters to everything else, being fully refreshed. What's more the dialogue is now fully voice-acted, and there's a new arrangement for the soundtrack! Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,20,20,0,0,8,generally favorable reviews,1037,69,7,3,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#46 Best PC Game of 2022
#32 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
sunlight,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sunlight,Krillbite Studio,Krillbite Studio,14-Jan-21,,"Traverse a harmonious hand painted forest in this first person hike. The trees guide you with gentle whispers, as you explore a philosophical story.",83,generally favorable reviews,7,6,1,0,4.8,generally unfavorable reviews,11,2,1,1,"Adventure, 3D, First-Person",No Online Multiplayer,,#38 Best PC Game of 2021
the-sexy-brutale,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-sexy-brutale,Tequila Works,"Tequila Works, Cavalier Game Studios",11-Apr-17,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","The Sexy Brutale ¡ª a never-ending masked ball featuring intrigue, murder and the (quite possibly) occult. Relive the same mysterious day where the guests at the casino mansion are being murdered by the staff over and over again.",83,generally favorable reviews,28,26,2,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,91,13,7,2,"Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#40 Best PC Game of 2017
#100 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#59 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
helldivers,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/helldivers,PlayStation Mobile Inc.,Arrowhead Game Studios,7-Dec-15,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita","Set in a dystopian future, players fight to protect ""Super Earth,"" where a managed democracy has blurred the lines between military and government rule. We are losing the war, and the HELLDIVERS are the last line of defense against three invading enemy species.",83,generally favorable reviews,14,13,1,0,7,mixed or average reviews,93,10,0,0,"Action, Shooter, Third-Person, Shoot-'Em-Up, Arcade, Top-Down",,T,"#34 Best PC Game of 2015
#78 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
worldwide-soccer-manager-2009,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/worldwide-soccer-manager-2009,Sega,Sports Interactive,18-Nov-08,,"(Also known as ""Worldwide Soccer Manager 2009"") 3D Match Engine - This year's match engine has seen more testing than ever before having been extensively beta tested in Football Manager Live for the past year. The famous Football Manager match engine can now be viewed in full 3D with motion captured animations the players. Sports Interactive has been working on the 3D match engine with the support of SEGA Japan¡¯s football development team who provided the motion capture data and some of the animations. You can now watch your matches in 3D from multiple camera angles and re-watch any part of the match by fast forwarding and rewinding the action using a new match time bar that flags the key moments in the game. The old 2d view of the match engine is still there, especially for those people whose computers aren¡¯t powerful enough to take advantage of the 3d views. TV View: Watch your matches in new full screen TV view and customise your match day screen with widgets to view the information you need as a football manager, be it player performance, match action zones, pitch radar, latest scores and many more. Assistant Manager Feedback: Pre-match and in-match feedback from your Assistant Manager on how the team is performing and your player¡¯s motivation levels, as well as hints on how your tactics are working and how you could outwit the opposition's tactics. [Sega] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,29,26,3,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,36,5,0,3,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Management, Management",8,E,"#21 Best PC Game of 2008
#75 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008"
call-of-duty-world-at-war,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/call-of-duty-world-at-war,"Activision , Activision Blizzard",Treyarch,10-Nov-08,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Utilizing the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War throws out the rulebook of war to transform WWII combat through a new enemy, new tactics and an uncensored experience of the climatic battles that gripped a generation. As U.S. Marines and Russian soldiers, players employ new features like cooperative gameplay, and weapons such as the flamethrower in the most chaotic and cinematically intense experience to date. Call of Duty: World at War introduces co-operative play, bringing fresh meaning to the ""No One Fights Alone"" mantra with up to four-players online for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, or two-player local split-screen on consoles. Nintendo Wii will also support a unique co-op mode for two players. For the first time ever players can experience harrowing single-player missions together for greater camaraderie and tactical execution. The co-op campaign allows players to rank up and unlock perks in competitive multiplayer by completing challenges and earning experience points, adding continuous re-playability and team-based gameplay. Whether playing competitively or cooperatively ¨C if players are online with Call of Duty: World at War ¨C they always gain experience points. Based on a player¡¯s experience rank and rank of the player's friends, Call of Duty: World at War scales dynamically to provide a deeper level of challenge. [Activision] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,36,31,5,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,1202,114,64,28,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Historic, Historic, Arcade",,M,"#22 Best PC Game of 2008
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#17 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
torchlight,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/torchlight,"Encore Software, Inc. , Perfect World Entertainment",Runic Games,27-Oct-09,Xbox 360,"Ember is the essence of magic and the keystone of alchemy; it lures the restless with promises of power and riches. Miners burrowed deep beneath the dirt streets of Torchlight, discovering veins of the ore richer than any found in living memory- but they were not the first to covet these mines. The miners from Torchlight broke through into the buried past, a dangerous labyrinth of caverns and ruined civilizations, twisted creatures and the bones of those who came before. Evil bubbles up from the depths and threatens to overrun Torchlight as it has so many others. The heart of a villain has infused the Ember, and his darkness seeps through the veins. [Runic Games] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,57,50,7,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,903,171,49,20,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#22 Best PC Game of 2009
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#20 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
ape-out,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/ape-out,Devolver Digital,Gabe Cuzzillo,28-Feb-19,"Switch, Xbox One","Ape Out is a wildly intense and colorfully stylized smash ¡®em up about primal escape, rhythmic violence, and frenetic jazz.",83,generally favorable reviews,34,31,3,0,6.7,mixed or average reviews,102,12,13,3,"Action, Shooter, Shoot-'Em-Up, Top-Down",No Online Multiplayer,,"#35 Best PC Game of 2019
#99 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#19 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
valdis-story-abyssal-city,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/valdis-story-abyssal-city,Endless Fluff,Endless Fluff,8-Sep-13,,"Valdis Story A.C. is a side scrolling action adventure for P.C. with an emphasis on intricate and rewarding combat as well as deep play style customization. The player will assume the role of Wyatt as they explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Wyatt must battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat tentatively known as Ferals using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery. There are many customizable skills and equipment that will aid Wyatt on his journey.

Over 40 years ago the Dark Goddess Myrgato attacked and killed her creator, the All Mother Valdis. Since this event Myrgato has been at war with her twin sister the Goddess of Light Alagath. The war has wreaked havoc on the land and the hope of mankind is dwindling as they are forced to choose a side or perish. Wyatt has been following a trail of clues for the past 5 years left by his father that he believes will lead him to find a way to end the Goddess War.

Features:

- Intense combat weaving sword and sorcery together seamlessly.
- Equipment and Customizable skills to fit your own unique fighting style.
- Unique magic souls that aid in combat and traversing the ruins of the city.
- Interconnected zones allow you to explore new areas or backtrack. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,90,21,8,4,"Action, Platformer, Platformer, 2D, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,,#37 Best PC Game of 2013
crimson-skies,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/crimson-skies,Microsoft Game Studios,Zipper Interactive,17-Sep-00,,"It's 1937. Air pirates roam the skies over a shattered America. You are Nathan Zachery -- dashing air pirate. Lead a squadron of privateers in thrilling ground-level missions. And romance a bevy of dangerous femme fatales, but be warned -- they can turn on you faster than a Fairchild in a terminal tail spin. [Microsoft] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,32,26,6,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,24,3,0,0,"Simulation, Flight, Sci-Fi, Futuristic Jet, Futuristic Jet, Combat",18,T,"#34 Best PC Game of 2000
#79 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#59 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
katana-zero,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/katana-zero,"Adult Swim , Devolver Digital",Askiisoft,18-Apr-19,"Switch, Xbox One","Slice through time to take back what's rightfully yours in a neo-noir, instant-death action platformer.",83,generally favorable reviews,27,23,4,0,8.9,generally favorable reviews,673,157,16,5,"Action, Platformer, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,,"#36 Best PC Game of 2019
#27 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#28 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
world-of-warcraft-shadowlands,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/world-of-warcraft-shadowlands,Activision,Blizzard Entertainment,23-Nov-20,,"
Brave The Beyond
The veil between life and death is no more.

With a single act of destruction, Sylvanas Windrunner has ripped open the way to the afterlife. Azeroth's staunchest defenders have been dragged into all-consuming darkness. An ancient force of death threatens to break its bonds and unravel reality.

Hidden realms of wonder and horror await any who would pass to the other side. The Shadowlands is home to an entire realm of the departed; it is a world between worlds whose delicate balance preserves life and death itself.

As one of Azeroth's greatest champions, you have been granted the power to cross over in body and soul. Now you must investigate a conspiracy to unmake the cosmos, and help Warcraft legends journey back... or fulfill their ultimate destiny.

New World
The Shadowlands

What lies beyond the world you know? The Shadowlands, resting place for every mortal soulvirtuous or vilethat has ever lived. Journey through planes of torment and imprisonment to those of rebirth and eternal reward.

New Player Hub
Oribos, The Undying City

Oribos is the arrival point for all souls who enter the Shadowlands. At this crossroads, the dead are judged by the impassive Arbiter before being sent to their final destinations, and Oribos' denizens swap gossip and animasoulstuff that serves as both power and currency.

New Feature
Covenants

Align yourself with one of four Covenantsmysterious sects, each with their own ambition for the Shadowlandsto restore balance to the hereafter.

You'll gain access to your Covenant's Sanctum, where you'll accept unique quests, undertake a sprawling covenant campaign, and call upon your allies to embark on important missions. You'll also earn unique abilities based on your Covenant and class, acquire a unique mount and visual appearance, and forge bonds with powerful souls, drawing on their essence to further customize your skills.

New Feature - Infinite Dungeon
Torghast, Tower of the Damned

Once, the Jailer kept only the most dangerous souls in the cosmos confined in this eternal prison. Now, some of Azeroth's greatest heroes are trapped here, and you'll need to rescue them from the Jailer's tower before he expends their very souls.

Torghast is an endlessly replayable, ever-changing dungeon that you can challenge alone or in a group. Your runs will differ each time, but you'll need to explore cautiously. Death comes at a terrible cost. Defeat enough of Torghast's unpredictable challenges, and you'll be rewarded with unique abilities and items to ensure your present survival or bolster your next run. The further you progress, the greater your likelihood of retrieving materials to craft the legendary weapons and armor that will help you restore balance to the Shadowlands.

Other secrets lie within the tower but they're yet to be revealed.

Game Updates
Leveled-Up Leveling

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands will smooth out the leveling experience and better prepare new adventurers for what's to come. Players will level up to 50 before heading to the Shadowlands (new level cap: 60).

We've adjusted the experience curve to make it faster than ever to prepare for the newest challenges, and each level along the way will provide more meaningful increases in progress and power. All expansion zones are getting more flexible, too; they'll be able* to scale to you and your friends while you level to 50, so it's easy to try a zone you've never played.

*You can still outlevel dungeons and crush them for transmogs or fulfillment. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,32,31,1,0,2.8,generally unfavorable reviews,2431,228,35,573,"Role-Playing, Miscellaneous, Massively Multiplayer, Board / Card Game",,T,"#35 Best PC Game of 2020
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
race-07-official-wtcc-game,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/race-07-official-wtcc-game,"Viva Media , Viva Media, LLC",SimBin,9-Oct-07,,"Real Cars. Real Racing. 300 Cars on 32 Tracks. Thats what it's all about in RACE 07. Enjoy 9 different racing classes, each with its own distinctive character. From the prestigious World Touring Car Championship to the insance speed of the F3000 class. These are just a few of the many cars and the classes featured in this ultimate racing curcuits or city tracks and see the track through the unique Helmet Camera or with the immersive Action Camera. Enjoy RACE 07 and esperience virtural racing like you've never expereinced it before. [Viva Media] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,22,20,2,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,198,27,2,1,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, GT / Street, GT / Street, Automobile",24,E,"#27 Best PC Game of 2007
#52 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#44 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
shadow-tactics-blades-of-the-shogun---aikos-choice,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/shadow-tactics-blades-of-the-shogun---aikos-choice,Daedalic Entertainment,Mimimi Games,6-Dec-21,,"Set in Japan around the early Edo period, Aiko's Choice is a stealth strategy game that takes place within the story of Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun. The expansion focuses on one of the main game's protagonists: the kunoichi adept Aiko. She is a master of camouflage and distracts enemies disguised as a Geisha.

Although Aiko was certain that she left her old life behind her, Aiko's former sensei, the cunning spymaster Lady Chiyo, reappears from the shadows to challenge her. Together with her deadly companions she sets out to hunt down the ghosts of her past... Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,15,13,2,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,31,3,1,1,"Strategy, Real-Time, Tactics",,,#39 Best PC Game of 2021
freedom-planet,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/freedom-planet,GalaxyTrail,GalaxyTrail,21-Jul-14,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Wii U","Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.",83,generally favorable reviews,7,6,1,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,144,39,1,1,"Action, Platformer, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#34 Best PC Game of 2014
#95 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014"
the-great-ace-attorney-chronicles,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-great-ace-attorney-chronicles,Capcom,Capcom,27-Jul-21,"PlayStation 4, Switch","With all the fun and drama of the Ace Attorney series set against the backdrop of Victorian-era Britain and Japan, there's sure to be no ""Objection!"" to the adventures of Ryunosuke Naruhodo as he turns the courtroom upside down. Featuring an intriguing overarching mystery spanning across two games, it promises to be the most engrossing story in the series yet. [Capcom] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,11,10,1,0,6.7,mixed or average reviews,157,23,1,3,"Miscellaneous, Compilation",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#40 Best PC Game of 2021
#77 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
everquest-ii-rise-of-kunark,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/everquest-ii-rise-of-kunark,Sony Online Entertainment,Sony Online Entertainment,13-Nov-07,,"Buried beneath a war-ruined land ravaged by centuries of conflict, a forgotten enemy rises. Exiled from their homeland and banished from Norrath¡¯s history, an ancient race emerges to uncover artifacts long thought lost. Engage in all-new adventures as you embark on a crusade to reveal the truth of the wars between the reborn Iksar Empire and the Sarnak. Adventure awaits in the fabled land of Kunark. [Sony] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,9,9,0,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,17,6,1,0,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",1,T,#28 Best PC Game of 2007
atelier-sophie-2-the-alchemist-of-the-mysterious-dream,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/atelier-sophie-2-the-alchemist-of-the-mysterious-dream,Koei Tecmo Games,Gust,25-Feb-22,"PlayStation 4, Switch","
A mysterious story of a mysterious dream...
One of the stories experienced throughout the Alchemist Sophie¡¯s many adventures, as she continued her travels after leaving her hometown of Kirchen Bell.
This is Sophie¡¯s adventure as she searches for her friend Plachta in the dream world Erde Wiege, where they become separated, and shows the bonds she forms with the people she meets and passing of hearts.

¡öEvolved turn-based battles & seamless transitions!
In the 6 member party turn-based battles, the 3 members in the front and 3 in the back form 2 teams cooperating ¡°multi-linked turn battles¡±, and transitions from exploration to battles without loading times in ¡°seamless battles¡±, the entire game can be enjoyed at a great pace.

¡ö2 types of panels for everyone to enjoy synthesis!
This game uses panel synthesis, the synthesis system of the Mysterious series, where materials are placed in the panel slots to create new items in this puzzle-like feature. By placing the certain materials in the slots, various effects can be produced.
There are 2 types of panels in this game that players can select from : a regular panel and a restricted panel that has a higher synthesis difficulty level.
The board of the restricted panel is fairly complex, but when materials are placed just right, items with high effects can be synthesized, which can't be generated from the regular panel. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,11,9,2,0,9,universal acclaim,163,4,0,1,"Role-Playing, Japanese-Style",No Online Multiplayer,T,#47 Best PC Game of 2022
the-legend-of-heroes-trails-in-the-sky-the-3rd,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-in-the-sky-the-3rd,XSEED Games,Falcom,3-May-17,,"Half a year after Trails in the Sky SC, Father Kevin Graham takes on a routine mission on behalf of the Septian Church. He and his partner are then plunged into a realm that follows an unnaturally strict set of rules and is as intent to open old wounds as it is to keep them behind closed doors.",83,generally favorable reviews,11,10,1,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,75,6,1,1,"Role-Playing, Japanese-Style",No Online Multiplayer,,#41 Best PC Game of 2017
dark-age-of-camelot-catacombs,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dark-age-of-camelot-catacombs,Mythic Entertainment,Mythic Entertainment,7-Dec-04,,"Catacombs is the third expansion pack for Dark Age of Camelot in which players are given the opportunity to explore underground cities ? with attached adventuring areas ? based on the backstory of one underground player race per Realm. Many of these new adventures will be instanced, giving the player the chance to explore the underground world of Catacombs on their own schedule. The expansion features a major art upgrade to player character models that provides more detailed facial features, hairstyles, skin tones as well as enhanced armor and clothing options. The expansion also introduces one new player class per Realm. [Mythic Entertainment] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,7,mixed or average reviews,13,1,0,0,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,"#27 Best PC Game of 2004
#66 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
abzu,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/abzu,"505 Games , 505 Games",Giant Squid,2-Aug-16,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","From the art director of Journey, ABZ? is an underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.",83,generally favorable reviews,19,16,3,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,404,43,26,10,"Action Adventure, Adventure, General, 3D, Third-Person",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#48 Best PC Game of 2016
#52 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016"
the-messenger,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-messenger,Sabotage Studio,Sabotage Studio,30-Aug-18,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan¡¯s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.",83,generally favorable reviews,12,12,0,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,184,42,14,4,"Action, Platformer, 2D, , Metroidvania",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#39 Best PC Game of 2018
#53 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018"
pistol-whip,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/pistol-whip,Cloudhead Games,Cloudhead Games,7-Nov-19,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5",Pistol Whip is an unstoppable action-rhythm FPS. Journey through a cinematic bullet hell powered by a breakneck soundtrack to become the ultimate action hero legend.,83,generally favorable reviews,12,11,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,25,9,0,0,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Light Gun, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,,#37 Best PC Game of 2019
hypnospace-outlaw,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hypnospace-outlaw,No More Robots,Tendershoot,12-Mar-19,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department. As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves.",83,generally favorable reviews,18,16,2,0,7,mixed or average reviews,60,16,1,1,"Adventure, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#38 Best PC Game of 2019
#40 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
spore-creature-creator,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/spore-creature-creator,Electronic Arts,"Maxis, EA Redwood Shores",17-Jun-08,,"The Spore Creature Creator gives Spore fans, and those who are creatively curious, the first hands-on opportunity to design their own species and share it with their friends. All creatures designed with the Spore Creature Creator can be imported into the full retail version of Spore for PC and Mac. The demo lets players shape, paint and play with an unlimited number of creatures, using 25 percent of the creature-making parts from Spore. Gamers can then share these creations with their friends, including seamless uploads to YouTube. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,75,17,6,1,"Strategy, Breeding/Constructing, General, Breeding/Constructing",,E,"#23 Best PC Game of 2008
#52 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#32 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
colin-mcrae-rally-2005,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/colin-mcrae-rally-2005,Codemasters,Codemasters,28-Oct-04,,"The all-new Career Challenge is the steering wheel-gripping heart of Colin McRae Rally 2005 and has players hurtling through over 20 different classes of rally events including Challenges, Cups, SuperCups, Shields and Championships, earning the right to compete against the very best. Offering real progression and the most diverse selection of rally cars to choose from, drivers will be pummeled through a staggering 300+ stages driving cars from 4-wheel drive, 2-wheel drive, 4-wheel Classics, Super 2-wheel, Rear Wheel, Distinctive and 4x4 classics. Beyond the Career Challenge, there¡¯s even more adrenaline-fuelled rally gaming with the title¡¯s 4WD Championship, Rally, Stages and Online gaming modes. Also features the new bonnet-cam and an improved chase cam gives a real sensation of speed and undulation. Enhanced damage and scenery visuals include new individual damage models for every car and should you crash into a tree, it¡¯ll shudder and even drop leaves. 30+ featured cars include the Volkswagen Golf MK5, Toyota Celica GT-FOUR, Lancia Stratos, Alfa Romeo 147 GTA, Alfetta GTV Turbodelta, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII, Peugeot 206, 205 T16 Evo2 and the distinctive VW Beetle RSi. 9 international locations (new German rally joins events through UK, Sweden, USA, Finland, Australia, Spain, Greece, and Japan), in Rally game mode, each with 8 stages. Large, animated spectator crowds cheer you on through the stages. [Codemasters] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,11,8,3,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,79,9,4,4,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, Rally / Offroad, Rally / Offroad, Automobile",8,E,"#28 Best PC Game of 2004
#50 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#36 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
disc-room,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/disc-room,Devolver Digital,"Terri, Dose, Kitty, and JW",22-Oct-20,"Switch, Xbox One","The year is 2089, and a giant disc has appeared in orbit of Jupiter. A crew of international scientists is formed in a desperate attempt to understand the mysterious secrets contained within. Step into the oversized space suit of a brave but reluctant scientist and explore this sprawling slaughterhouse from outer space. Attempt to discover the method behind its madness as you are relentlessly chased down by intelligent alien saw blades amid a seemingly endless labyrinth of interconnected death chambers. Stay sharp in order to navigate this murderous maze, as the seemingly straightforward slaughter unfurls into far more puzzling complexity. But, what kills you only makes you stronger. Absorb extraordinary abilities from the very discs that dice you into pieces. Invincibly dash, bend time, even clone yourself as you become one with the disc. Persistent punishment quickly solidifies into razor-sharp survival skills, as our scientist dies their way toward the deeper more devastating purpose of the disc.

In Disc Room, the only way out is through Death. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,29,27,2,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,20,1,0,0,"Puzzle, Action, General",No Online Multiplayer,,#36 Best PC Game of 2020
tom-clancys-splinter-cell-conviction,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-conviction,Ubisoft,Ubisoft Montreal,27-Apr-10,Xbox 360,"Improvise. Adapt. Overcome. You are a fugitive, ruthlessly hunted by the very government you used to serve. Your only choice is to improvise to survive. Experience original gameplay based on improvisation in which your environment is your top weapon. Always on your toes, you need to react on the fly to any changing situations and use the environment and the crowds around you to create diversions and deter your enemies. As a fugitive, quick thinking and adaptation are essential to turn the situation to your advantage. A gameplay experience delivering 100% adrenaline includes close combat and shooting sequences. To survive, build an underground network of allies who will help you obtain high-tech gadgets and stay one step ahead of your pursuers as you struggle to unmask the forces that frame you. [Ubisoft] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,20,16,4,0,5.6,mixed or average reviews,804,46,34,29,"Action Adventure, Modern, General, Modern",,M,#25 Best PC Game of 2010
tribes-vengeance,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tribes-vengeance,VU Games,Irrational Games,12-Oct-04,,"A family in conflict. A galaxy at war. The endless war has begun. The Empire and the Tribes now fight as much over resources as they do for revenge. But when a war spans generations, it becomes a mother's quest to discover the truth about the conflict, and an heir's duty to break free from the cycle of vengeance. Play as multiple characters across two generations of a family at war in the first ever TRIBES single player experience. Physics system seamlessly integrates jet-packing, running, skiing and piloting into one dynamic experience. New weapons and vehicles add to the classic TRIBES arsenal and guarantee a fight like no other. Powered by an enhanced Unreal (tm) engine, stunning visuals take you into a never before seen chapter of TRIBES history. Battle in vast locations from underground caverns and forgotten cities to acid wastelands and mighty coliseums. Join the war online with extensive multiplayer action for up to 32 players. [Sierra] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,44,37,7,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,49,9,3,3,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",32,T,"#29 Best PC Game of 2004
#57 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004"
pathfinder-wrath-of-the-righteous,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/pathfinder-wrath-of-the-righteous,"Owlcat Games , Paizo",Owlcat Games,2-Sep-21,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.",83,generally favorable reviews,32,31,1,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,318,100,26,35,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,,"#41 Best PC Game of 2021
#26 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
marvels-midnight-suns,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/marvels-midnight-suns,2K Games,Firaxis Games,2-Dec-22,"PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X","After centuries of sleep, Lilith, Mother of Demons, has been revived by Hydra through a twist of dark magic and science. Lilith stops at nothing to complete an ancient prophecy and bring back her evil master, Chthon. Pushed to the brink, the Avengers desperately look to fight fire with hellfire and enlist the help of the Midnight Suns - Nico Minoru, Blade, Magik and Ghost Rider - young heroes with powers deeply rooted in the supernatural, formed to prevent the very prophecy Lilith aims to fulfill.

In the face of fallen allies and the fate of the world at stake, it will be up to you to rise up against the darkness!

Marvel's Midnight Suns is a new tactical RPG set in the darker side of the Marvel Universe, putting you face-to-face against demonic forces of the underworld as you team up with and live among the Midnight Suns, Earth's last line of defense. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,77,67,10,0,5.9,mixed or average reviews,109,29,9,25,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactics",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#48 Best PC Game of 2022
#36 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
la-noire-the-complete-edition,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/la-noire-the-complete-edition,Rockstar Games,Rockstar Leeds,8-Nov-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Amid the post-war boom of Hollywood's Golden Age, Cole Phelps, an LAPD detective is thrown headfirst into a city drowning in its own success. Corruption is rampant, the drug trade is exploding, and murder rates are at an all-time high. In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, racketeering conspiracies and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department to uncover a secret that could shake the city to its rotten core. Using groundbreaking new animation technology that captures every nuance of an actor's facial performance in astonishing detail, L.A. Noire is a violent crime thriller that blends breathtaking action with true detective work to deliver an unprecedented interactive experience. Search for clues, chase down suspects and interrogate witnesses as you struggle to find the truth in a city where everyone has something to hide. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,28,23,5,0,8,generally favorable reviews,1335,156,66,34,"Action Adventure, Adventure, 3D, Open-World, Modern, Third-Person, Modern",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#31 Best PC Game of 2011
#25 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#14 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
gtr-evolution,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/gtr-evolution,Take-Two Interactive,SimBin,1-Sep-08,,"In addition to many other tracks, players of GTR Evolution will drive the modern version of the monumental track of N¨¹rburgring Nordschleife along with the N¨¹rburgring GP layout. Dubbed ""The Green Hell"" by racing legend Jackie Stewart, the track is revered and feared as the most difficult and treacherous track ever built. GTR Evolution for PC comes with 22 GT car models in 3 different classes plus a selection of exclusive production cars. Further to this SimBin adds WTCC Extreme, tuned concept cars based on the FIA WTCC cars. [SimBin] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,19,18,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,71,5,3,1,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, GT / Street, GT / Street, Automobile",,E,"#24 Best PC Game of 2008
#74 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#86 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
life-is-strange-episode-5---polarized,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/life-is-strange-episode-5---polarized,Square Enix,DONTNOD Entertainment,20-Oct-15,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One","In Episode 5: Polarized Max learns that time is impossible to control as she moves inexorably towards the most agonizing decision of her life. Arcadia Bay, meanwhile, is preparing to weather a huge storm as Life is Strange comes to a gripping and gut wrenching conclusion.",83,generally favorable reviews,8,7,1,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,349,21,12,9,"Action Adventure, General",,M,"#35 Best PC Game of 2015
#64 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015"
victoria-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/victoria-3,Paradox Interactive,Paradox Development Studio,25-Oct-22,,"Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox¡¯s history.",83,generally favorable reviews,36,32,4,0,4.7,generally unfavorable reviews,99,22,7,30,"Strategy, Real-Time, General",,T,"#49 Best PC Game of 2022
#40 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
demeo,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/demeo,Resolution Games,Resolution Games,6-May-21,PlayStation 5,"RPG fans, unite¡­ in virtual reality. A dark force has taken over the underworld in Resolution Games¡¯ upcoming RPG dungeon crawler, Demeo, and it¡¯s a world you¡¯re not likely to survive alone.",83,generally favorable reviews,8,6,2,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,18,6,0,2,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactics",,,#42 Best PC Game of 2021
broforce,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/broforce,Devolver Digital,Free Lives,7-Apr-14,"PlayStation 4, Switch",A ridiculously violent platform game about being awesome action heroes from the 80s and 90s while slaying satanic terrorists and aliens while unraveling an evil plot to destroy the planet while dealing with being awesome action heroes from the 80s and 90s.,83,generally favorable reviews,32,30,2,0,8,generally favorable reviews,349,52,9,5,"Platformer, 2D, Action, Platformer, 2D",,,"#35 Best PC Game of 2014
#68 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#21 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
independence-war-2-edge-of-chaos,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/independence-war-2-edge-of-chaos,Infogrames,Particle Systems,22-Aug-01,,The Badlands cluster. 100 years after the first Independence War. Your father was killed by the Corporations for a bad debt. And you've spent 15 years rotting in jail for trying to get justice. Now it's time for vengeance. Command four futuristic battlecruisers and a band of revolutionary pirates into an all-consuming battle against impossible odds...because there just isn't enough Space for everyone! [Infogrames] Collapse,83,generally favorable reviews,17,15,2,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,30,9,0,0,"Simulation, Sci-Fi, Space, Large Spaceship, Large Spaceship, Combat, Civilian",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#32 Best PC Game of 2001
#61 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#65 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
myst-iii-exile,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/myst-iii-exile,Ubisoft,Presto Studios,8-May-01,PlayStation 2,"The next chapter in this point and click adventure series which begun with ""Myst"" and ""Riven,"" the best selling games of all time on any system, focuses on further exploration and puzzle-solving with the D'ni, a race who write magical books and create links to the ""ages"" described in them.",83,generally favorable reviews,22,19,3,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,62,11,4,1,"Adventure, 3D, First-Person, Fantasy, Fantasy",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#33 Best PC Game of 2001
#41 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#69 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
superbrothers-sword-sworcery-ep,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/superbrothers-sword-sworcery-ep,Superbrothers,Capy Games,16-Apr-12,"iPhone/iPad, Switch","Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP is an exploratory action adventure with an emphasis on audiovisual style. Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries. Co-operate with friends via Twitter, experience a videogame world that is affected by moon phases & help a wandering warrior monk complete her woeful errand. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,10,7,3,0,6.4,mixed or average reviews,224,25,16,31,"Adventure, General, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#31 Best PC Game of 2012
#71 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012"
sid-meiers-civilization-iv-colonization,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sid-meiers-civilization-iv-colonization,2K Games,Firaxis Games,22-Sep-08,,"In Colonization, players lead one of four European nations on a quest to conquer and rule the New World. Players are challenged to guide their people from the oppressive motherland, discover the New World, and negotiate, trade and fight with both the natives and other nations as they acquire power and fight for freedom and independence. As a complete reimagining of the 1994 classic, Colonization is a total conversion of Civilization IV that combines Civilization's addictive ""just one more turn"" gameplay with all-new graphics and features that add more depth to the franchise. New features include brand-new interface, improved diplomacy options and the included modding tools. Colonization does not require the original Civilization IV product in order to be played. [2K Games] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,32,28,4,0,7,mixed or average reviews,135,10,12,7,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Historic, Historic, 4X",,E10+,"#25 Best PC Game of 2008
#44 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#48 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
steel-division-normandy-44,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/steel-division-normandy-44,Paradox Interactive,Eugen Systems,23-May-17,,Steel Division: Normandy is a tactical real-time strategy (RTS) game that pits players against AI enemies in a single-player campaign -- or against several opponents in massive 10-on-10 multiplayer battles.,83,generally favorable reviews,24,24,0,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,68,13,0,2,"Strategy, Real-Time, General, Tactics",20,,#42 Best PC Game of 2017
hearts-of-iron-iv,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hearts-of-iron-iv,Paradox Interactive,Paradox Development Studio,6-Jun-16,,"Hearts of Iron IV challenges players to face the brutal conflict of World War II in a multifaceted grand strategy game, where history can be fully relived or rewritten from the perspective of a global superpower attempting to change the world, or a small nation simply trying to survive.",83,generally favorable reviews,37,33,4,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,904,127,33,47,"Historic, Strategy, Real-Time, General",,,"#49 Best PC Game of 2016
#21 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#66 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
tales-from-off-peak-city-vol-1,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tales-from-off-peak-city-vol-1,Cosmo D Studios LLC,Cosmo D Studios,15-May-20,,"On the corner of July Avenue and Yam Street, all is not what it seems. What role will you play in a city's fate?",83,generally favorable reviews,7,6,1,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,11,2,0,0,"Adventure, General, 3D, First-Person",No Online Multiplayer,,#37 Best PC Game of 2020
europa-universalis-iii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/europa-universalis-iii,Paradox Interactive,Paradox Development Studio,23-Jan-07,,"Players can enjoy over 300 years of gameplay by starting at ANY date between 1453 and 1789. Nation building is flexible: decide your own form of government, the structure of your society, trade politics and much more. The great people and personalities of the past are on hand to support you. Take history in your hands and call personalities like Sir Isaac Newton, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart or Ren¨¦ Descartes to your court. A lush topographic map in full 3D allows for a rich and complete world view, and contains more than 1700 provinces and sea zones. Lead any one of more than 250 countries that originally existed during the game¡¯s extensive time span. Have more than a thousand historical leaders and over 4000 historical Monarchs at your disposal. Manage more than 100 individual unit troops to secure as much power as possible. Co-operative multiplayer mode allows several players to work together to control a single nation. Customize your game: Europa Universalis III gives you the chance to customize and mod practically anything your heart may desire. [Paradox] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,25,21,4,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,219,32,8,11,"Strategy, General, General",32,E,"#29 Best PC Game of 2007
#35 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007"
duskers,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/duskers,Misfits Attic,Misfits Attic,18-May-16,,Pilot drones into derelict spaceships to find the means to survive and piece together how the universe became a giant graveyard.,83,generally favorable reviews,10,9,1,0,6.6,mixed or average reviews,21,3,1,2,"Strategy, General",No Online Multiplayer,,#50 Best PC Game of 2016
f1-2011,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/f1-2011,Codemasters,Codemasters,19-Sep-11,"3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360","In F1 2011 players will be challenged to ¡®Be the driver, live the life, go compete,¡¯ with wide-ranging technical and gameplay advancements on and off track and vastly extended competitive and co-operative multiplayer components. F1 2011 will feature all of the official teams, drivers and circuits from the highly anticipated 2011 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, including the current FIA FORMULA ONE Drivers¡¯ World Champion Sebastian Vettel. The 2011 season also sees the debut of the 2011 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF INDIA at Delhi¡¯s Jaypee International Race Circuit and the return of the iconic N¨¹rburgring to the calendar. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,10,8,2,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,98,9,3,4,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, Formula One, Formula One, Automobile",,E,#32 Best PC Game of 2011
prince-of-persia-warrior-within,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/prince-of-persia-warrior-within,Ubisoft,Ubisoft Montreal,30-Nov-04,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3","The Prince has to embark upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death. His journey leads to the infernal core of a cursed island stronghold harboring mankind's greatest fears. Only through grim resolve, bitter defiance and the mastery of deadly new combat arts can the Prince rise to a new level of warriorship - and emerge from this ultimate trial with his life. In order to accomplish his mission, the Prince benefits from a brand new free-form fighting system that allows gamers to channel his anger as they wage battle without boundaries. Each game fan will find his or her own unique fighting style as they manipulate their environment and control the Ravages of Time. You can dig into an arsenal of weapons that, when used in combination, create advanced arm attacks that verge on fatal artistry! Prince of Persia: Warrior Within promises that game fans will fight harder, and play longer, emerging from the experience as deadly-capable skilled masters of their own unique combat art form. [Ubisoft] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,29,24,5,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,577,61,18,12,"Action Adventure, Fantasy, Fantasy, Linear",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#30 Best PC Game of 2004
#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#14 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
door-kickers,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/door-kickers,KillHouse Games,KillHouse Games,20-Oct-14,"iPhone/iPad, Switch",Door Kickers is a realtime strategy game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team and lets you command them during a tactical intervention.,83,generally favorable reviews,13,11,2,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,119,21,5,4,"Modern, Modern, Strategy, Real-Time, General, Tactics",,,#36 Best PC Game of 2014
counter-strike-global-offensive,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/counter-strike-global-offensive,Valve Software,"Valve Software, Hidden Path Entertainment",21-Aug-12,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Counter-Strike: Global Offensive features new maps, characters, and weapons and
delivers updated versions of the classic CS content.",83,generally favorable reviews,38,34,4,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,5073,600,226,285,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Tactical, Modern",10,M,"#32 Best PC Game of 2012
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
resident-evil-7-biohazard,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/resident-evil-7-biohazard,Capcom,Capcom,23-Jan-17,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. ""7"" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the Isolated View of the visceral new first-person perspective. Powered by the RE Engine, horror reaches incredible heights of immersion as players enter a terrifyingly new world of fear as they fight to survive. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,17,15,1,1,7.9,generally favorable reviews,1571,190,45,41,"Action Adventure, Survival",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#43 Best PC Game of 2017
#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#26 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
resident-evil-village,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/resident-evil-village,Capcom,Capcom,7-May-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","The next generation of survival horror rises in the form of Resident Evil Village, the eighth major entry in the Resident Evil series. With ultra-realistic graphics powered by the RE Engine, fight for survival as danger lurks around every corner. Years after the tragic events of Resident Evil 7 biohazard, Ethan Winters has started over with his wife Mia, finally living in peace and putting the past behind them. However, Chris Redfield, the legendary hero from previous Resident Evil games, suddenly disrupts their life, throwing a devastated Ethan into a new and twisted nightmare in search of answers. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,24,22,1,1,6.9,mixed or average reviews,1280,256,39,31,"Action Adventure, Survival",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#43 Best PC Game of 2021
#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
beacon-pines,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/beacon-pines,"Fellow Traveller , Hiding Spot",Hiding Spot,22-Sep-22,"Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","
Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. You play as both the reader of the book and its main character, Luka.

Something strange is happening at the old warehouse, and Luka and his friends seem to be the only ones taking notice. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

As the book's reader, you'll navigate the story's turning points using The Chronicle: an interactive story tree that branches and grows along with your choices. Exploring one set of events can unlock new charms to use on another branch, leading you to jump back and forth between entirely different versions of the story in order to unravel the mysteries at the heart of Beacon Pines. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,8,6,2,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,15,3,1,0,"Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,,#50 Best PC Game of 2022
crusader-kings-iii-the-royal-court,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/crusader-kings-iii-the-royal-court,Paradox Interactive,Paradox Interactive,8-Feb-22,,"
There is but one true center for power and prestige: a ruler's court.

Step into your own fully immersive throne room with Crusader Kings: Royal Court, and get ready to impress vassals and courtiers with your splendor and treasure on display. Watch visitors pay respect or family members squabble as you pass judgment in royal audiences, establishing the vital link between your people and your realm.

In Crusader Kings: Royal Court, you can commission great works of art from inspired craftspeople. Impress your rivals with the grandeur of your court, or awe them with your noble house's heirlooms and relics. An enhanced Culture system lets you guide your people to novel cultural understandings as they merge or splinter off, embrace their heritage, learn languages, or acquire new traditions. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,7,5,2,0,6.3,mixed or average reviews,7,1,0,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, General",,,#51 Best PC Game of 2022
crown-trick,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/crown-trick,NExT Studios,NExT Studios,16-Oct-20,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Enter a labyrinth that moves as you move, where mastering the elements is key to defeating enemies and uncovering the mysteries of this underground world. With a new experience awaiting every time you enter the dungeon, let the power bestowed by the crown guide you in this challenging adventure.",83,generally favorable reviews,12,11,1,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,25,8,0,2,"Role-Playing, Roguelike",No Online Multiplayer,,#38 Best PC Game of 2020
f1-2018,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/f1-2018,"Codemasters , Deep Silver",Codemasters,23-Aug-18,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One",MAKE HEADLINES in F1? 2018. F1 2018 is the official videogame of the 2018 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP?. The new game immerses players into the world of Formula 1? more than ever before.,83,generally favorable reviews,9,9,0,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,78,7,1,3,"Racing, Simulation, Automobile",20,E,#40 Best PC Game of 2018
mechwarrior-4-mercenaries,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/mechwarrior-4-mercenaries,Microsoft Game Studios,FASA Studio,7-Nov-02,,"Control 100 ton 'Mechs while leading up to eight hired guns into the heat of battle in the quest for the all-mighty C-Bill in this latest standalone installment of the critically acclaimed MechWarrior action-simulator franchise. And this time around, honor doesn't even enter into the equation - it's all about the money. Get your fledgling mercenary company sponsored by some of most notable and notorious mercenary groups in BattleTech history and battle your way through the Inner Sphere in more than 40 new missions as you doggedly pursue more lucrative C-Bill payoffs. With more than 35 'Mechs, new weapons, and new electronic packages available for purchase, chances are you'll need every C-Bill you earn. In MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries, being a hero doesn't pay, being a mercenary does - very well. [Microsoft] Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,19,15,4,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,45,7,1,0,"Simulation, Sci-Fi, Vehicle, Mech, Mech, Combat",116,T,"#32 Best PC Game of 2002
#63 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002"
metal-gear-solid,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/metal-gear-solid,Microsoft Game Studios,Digital Dialect,24-Sep-00,,"
You are snake, a government agent on a mission to regain control of a secret nuclear weapons base from terrorist hands.

Now the international best-selling Playstation game comes to the PC with better graphic, added features and new game play modes! Unlike anything you've played before, Metal Gear Solid introduces a new genre of gaming where ninja-like stealth and a cool head are your best weapons for survival. Collapse",83,generally favorable reviews,23,19,4,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,276,23,3,0,"Action Adventure, Modern, General, Modern",1,M,"#35 Best PC Game of 2000
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#57 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
invisible-inc,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/invisible-inc,Klei Entertainment,Klei Entertainment,12-May-15,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch","Invisible, Inc. is a mercenary espionage agency operating in the latter years of the 21st century. Infiltrate procedurally generated corporate facilities in tense, turn-based missions where every move could be your last. Find profit in chaos as you guide your team around the world in search of lucrative contracts. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,45,38,7,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,196,24,10,1,"Sci-Fi, Strategy, Turn-Based, General, Tactics",No Online Multiplayer,,"#36 Best PC Game of 2015
#74 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
#95 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
dark-souls-ii-crown-of-the-ivory-king,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dark-souls-ii-crown-of-the-ivory-king,Bandai Namco Games,Namco Bandai Games,29-Sep-14,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","The 3rd of three large-scale DLC additions to the Dark Souls II game includes new stages, maps, boss characters, weapons and armor. In this third DLC, players find themselves in a world shining bright with the glow of treacherous ice.",82,generally favorable reviews,12,11,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,110,6,3,0,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",,,#37 Best PC Game of 2014
stray,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/stray,Annapurna Interactive,BlueTwelve Studio,19-Jul-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5","Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find the way home. Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly. See the world through the eyes of a stray and interact with the environment in playful ways. Stray is developed by BlueTwelve Studio, a small team from south of France mostly made of cats and a handful of humans.
Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,41,36,4,1,8.4,generally favorable reviews,550,164,23,28,"Action Adventure, Adventure, General, 3D, Third-Person",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#52 Best PC Game of 2022
#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
red-faction-guerrilla,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/red-faction-guerrilla,THQ,"Volition Inc., Reactor Zero",15-Sep-09,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Red Faction: Guerrilla is a 3rd person, open-world action shooter set on Mars, 50 years after the events of the original Red Faction. Players assume the role of an insurgent fighter with the newly re-established Red Faction movement as they battle for liberation from the oppressive Earth Defense Force. Throughout their fight for freedom, players carve their own path, wreaking havoc across the vast, open-world environment of Mars, from the desolate mining outpost of Parker to the gleaming EDF capital city of Eos. Utilizing improvised weapons, explosives and re-purposed mining equipment and vehicles, Red Faction: Guerrilla allows players to tear through fully destructible environments in an unforgiving Martian landscape swarming with EDF forces, Red Faction resistance fighters, and the downtrodden settlers caught in the cross-fire. Red Faction: Guerrilla also features a robust multiplayer component, including several modes focused on destruction-based gameplay. [THQ] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,29,25,4,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,374,42,31,13,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, Third-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",,M,"#23 Best PC Game of 2009
#30 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#33 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
command-conquer-remastered-collection,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/command-conquer-remastered-collection,Electronic Arts,Petroglyph,5-Jun-20,,"Command & Conquer and Red Alert are both remastered in 4K by the former Westwood Studios team members. Includes all 3 expansions, rebuilt multiplayer, a modernized UI, Map Editor, bonus footage gallery, and over 7 hours of remastered music.",82,generally favorable reviews,58,48,10,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,293,88,7,11,"Miscellaneous, Compilation",8,T,"#39 Best PC Game of 2020
#43 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
the-book-of-unwritten-tales,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-book-of-unwritten-tales,"The Adventure Company , Lace Mamba Global",KING Art,28-Oct-11,,"In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer McGuffin harbours the dark secret of a powerful artifact. Whoever calls this artifact their own will determine the fate of the world. While the Army of Shadows sends out its best and most devious agents to discover the secret, the Alliance's three heroes find themselves involuntarily drawn into the crisis. Enjoy a turbulent and humorous Point & Click adventure in an RPG world! Take Wilbur, Nate and Ivo on their treasure hunt, face bizarre characters and magical fantasy environments, and solve challenging puzzles that will tease your brain cells. [HMH Interactive] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,32,28,4,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,164,33,5,2,"Adventure, General, General",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#33 Best PC Game of 2011
#94 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#53 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
shadows-over-loathing,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/shadows-over-loathing,Asymmetric Publications,Asymmetric Publications,11-Nov-22,,"Shadows over Loathing ¡ª a slapstick-figure comedy adventure-RPG full of mobsters, monsters, and mysteries.",82,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,6,1,0,0,"Adventure, Point-and-Click",,,#53 Best PC Game of 2022
capitalism-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/capitalism-ii,Ubisoft,Enlight Software,16-Dec-01,,"Create and control the business empire of your dreams. This in-depth strategy game covers almost every aspect of business that could be encountered in the real world. Use marketing, manufacturing, purchasing, importing, retailing and more to become a corporate CEO. Capitalism?II features 2 new campaigns ? The Capitalist Campaign and the Entrepreneur Campaign ? plus an in-depth tutorial to make the most complex business strategy a breeze to learn. [Ubi Soft] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,11,8,3,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,92,39,0,1,"Strategy, Tycoon, Management, Tycoon, Business / Tycoon",,E,"#34 Best PC Game of 2001
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#12 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
rally-trophy,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rally-trophy,JoWooD Entertainment AG,Bugbear,20-Nov-01,,"The first ?historic"" rally simulation. The game includes 12 classic racecars such as the Ford Cortina, the Fiat 600 Abarth and the Morris Mini Cooper, all of which have been modelled in great detail and extremely realistically. [JoWood Productions]",82,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,7,mixed or average reviews,22,3,0,1,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, Rally / Offroad, Rally / Offroad, Automobile",16,E,"#35 Best PC Game of 2001
#92 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#56 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
chivalry-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/chivalry-2,Tripwire Interactive,Torn Banner Studios,8-Jun-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from the thunder of cavalry charges, to storms of flaming arrows, sprawling castle sieges and more. Catapults tear the earth apart as players lay siege to castles, set fire to villages and slaughter filthy peasants in the return of grand Team Objective maps. Ride to war on horseback and claim glory by your blade. Are ye a heroic warrior, or a blood-soaked murderer? Keep fighting and gurgling out battlecries even when wounded, bleeding out and missing limbs. Enhanced player expression brings thousands of hilarious new voice-lines and deep character customization. A revamped, faster and more fluid combat system offers an expanded range of creative choices, allowing players to perfect their playstyle. Immersive sound and effects ensure every blow lands with the sickening thud of steel sinking into bone. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,38,34,4,0,5.2,mixed or average reviews,166,41,9,52,"Action, Beat-'Em-Up, 3D",64,M,"#44 Best PC Game of 2021
#31 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
dark-souls-iii-the-ringed-city,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dark-souls-iii-the-ringed-city,Bandai Namco Games,From Software,28-Mar-17,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","The Ringed City is the final DLC pack for Dark Souls III. Journey to the world¡¯s end to search for the Ringed City and encounter new lands, new bosses, new enemies with new armor, magic and items. Experience the epic final chapter of a dark world that could only be created by the mind of Hidetaka Miyazaki. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,22,18,4,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,278,19,3,1,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#44 Best PC Game of 2017
#96 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#54 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
dawn-of-discovery,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dawn-of-discovery,Ubisoft,"Blue Byte, Related Designs",17-Jun-09,,"(Also known as ""Anno 1404: Dawn of Discovery"") Dawn of Discovery takes place in the year 1404, when King George's land is suffering from severe droughts and brutal famine. Aware of his people's distress, the king calls on his two sons, William and Edward, to acquire new territories in order to produce enough goods to satisfy the needs of his empire¡¯s inhabitants. Whereas Edward suggests aggressive means to collect the precious resources, his brother William offers a peaceful solution, proposing to explore new and unsettled lands in the south of the kingdom. With his Father¡¯s blessing, William heads south to the mysterious Orient and returns with valuable new technologies such as the water pump that allows dry lands to be cultivated in order to produce enough food for the people. But there are still many unmet needs within the king's empire, and players are tasked with the mission of fulfilling those needs while both expanding and sustaining the vast society. Build and sustain your own expansive empire. Explore the beautifully detailed world and discover new places to create your civilization. Set up trade posts in the spice mines of the Orient and explore new trade routes to keep your nation growing. Learn from other nearby cultures to expand your horizons and master the challenges of establishing a prosperous society. [Ubisoft] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,32,29,3,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,160,28,6,2,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, General, Historic",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#24 Best PC Game of 2009
#58 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#24 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
hitman-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hitman-2,Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment,Io Interactive,13-Nov-18,"PlayStation 4, Stadia, Xbox One","Travel the globe and track your targets across exotic sandbox locations in Hitman 2. From sun-drenched streets to dark and dangerous rainforests, nowhere is safe from the world's most deadly assassin, Agent 47. Prepare to experience the ultimate spy thriller story -- your mission is to eliminate the elusive Shadow Client and unravel his militia, but upon learning your target's true identity and the truth about 47's past, nothing will ever be the same. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,22,21,1,0,8,generally favorable reviews,480,55,17,7,"Action Adventure, General",2,M,"#41 Best PC Game of 2018
#43 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#66 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
la-noire-the-vr-case-files,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/la-noire-the-vr-case-files,Rockstar Games,Rockstar Games,15-Dec-17,PlayStation 4,"A dark and violent crime thriller set against the backdrop of 1940¡¯s Los Angeles, now in stunning virtual reality. L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files for HTC VIVE places you directly in the shoes of Detective Cole Phelps as you solve brutal crimes, plots and conspiracies inspired by real cases from 1947 Los Angeles, one of the most corrupt and violent times in L.A. history. Featuring seven cases rebuilt specifically for virtual reality, L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files for HTC Vive adds new layers of immersion and realism to Rockstar Games¡¯ atmospheric crime thriller as you solve select cases from the blockbuster original game, spanning mysteries from the Detective desks of Traffic, Arson, Homicide, and more. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,26,22,4,0,6,mixed or average reviews,28,1,1,1,"Adventure, 3D, First-Person",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#45 Best PC Game of 2017
#33 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
city-of-villains,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/city-of-villains,NCSOFT,Paragon Studios,31-Oct-05,,"City of Villains, the sequel to ""City of Heroes"", provides players with a chance to play the ?bad guy? in the comic-book inspired world created by Cryptic Studios. Take on the role of super-powered villains and create your own character using thousands of power and costume options. Then battle heroes and become a true menace to society while plotting your way to world domination. Turn the tide on all the heroes and heroines and lead your crime syndicate into battle in the impressive 3D backdrop of Paragon City. [NCsoft] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,40,36,4,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,42,14,4,3,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Modern, Modern",,T,"#27 Best PC Game of 2005
#60 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#57 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
the-banner-saga-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-banner-saga-2,Versus Evil,Stoic,19-Apr-16,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One",The aga continues in The Banner Saga 2. Continue your journey soon after the climactic events of The Banner Saga. The choices you made in the first game will affect who is alive and who is dead in this sequel.,82,generally favorable reviews,60,51,9,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,205,20,6,3,"Role-Playing, General, Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactics",No Online Multiplayer,,"#51 Best PC Game of 2016
#33 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
hatsune-miku-project-diva-megamix+,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hatsune-miku-project-diva-megamix+,Sega,Sega AM2,26-May-22,Switch,"
Take the stage! The hit rhythm game series returns with exciting new features:

- Mix it up and choose from two playable modes: traditional button control-based Arcade Mode or the new motion control-based Mix Mode. Featuring fan-favorite classics and new hits, choose from over 100 songs for endless rhythm fun!
- Take advantage of new customization features! Choose from over 300 costumes, and design custom T-shirts in the new T-shirt editor.
- Create playlists for your favorite music videos!

No matter where or when, her music will be sure to reach your heart! Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,14,13,1,0,6.4,mixed or average reviews,7,3,0,2,"Action, Rhythm, Music",No Online Multiplayer,T,#54 Best PC Game of 2022
kaze-and-the-wild-masks,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/kaze-and-the-wild-masks,"Soedesco , Vox Game Studio","Vox Game Studio, PixelHive",26-Mar-21,"PlayStation 4, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One","Let 90's inspired platformer Kaze and the Wild Masks take you on a trip down memory lane as you side-scroll your way through the Crystal Islands. In the colorful world of Kaze, you face enraged living vegetables in a variety of ways thanks to the powers of the Wild Masks. Pounce ferociously like a tiger, soar through the sky like an eagle, sprint fiercely like a lizard, and rule the sea like a shark.

Kaze and the Wild Masks embraces all the classic 90's platformer elements and gives it a personal touch with modern-looking pixel art graphics. With simple and intuitive mechanics, difficult challenges, iconic bosses, and the satisfyingly smooth platforming and speed of the game, you will find yourself hooked to accomplish everything. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,43,13,3,1,"Action, General, Platformer, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,,#45 Best PC Game of 2021
kentucky-route-zero---act-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/kentucky-route-zero---act-ii,Cardboard Computer,Cardboard Computer,31-May-13,,"Kentucky Route Zero is a magical realistic adventure game about a secret highway in the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it.",82,generally favorable reviews,7,5,2,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,53,3,1,0,"Adventure, General, General",,,#38 Best PC Game of 2013
football-manager-2018,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/football-manager-2018,"SegaSoft , Sega",Sports Interactive,10-Nov-17,,"Fast-track your way to footballing history with the Football Manager 2018. A double-sided Management Masterclass pull-out races you through your first steps in the digital dugout and gears you up for long-term success, helping you transform your team from contenders to champions and elevating you to managerial icon.

Football Manager 2018 achieves an interactive reality in depth, emotion and control like never before, taking you places only accessible in the completely immersive game world. Quite simply, it's the closest thing to doing the job for real.

They say football is a game of opinions and everyone has theirs, but it's only yours that counts around here. You make the decisions now, from who you sign and who you sell, to how you manage your budget. Will you build tactics around the players at your disposal or train them in your vision of how the game should be played? Who you pick and who you bench will affect squad harmony, and its up to you to manage it. Every decision comes back to you.

Get it right and youll be the star of the show, grabbing the newspaper headlines and dominating trends on social media. Theyll write your name in footballing folklore... if you succeed, of course. With unparalleled choices both on and off the pitch, all within the immersive footballing world, it's time to decide what kind of manager do you want to be? Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,33,30,3,0,6.1,mixed or average reviews,111,4,4,11,"Sports, Team, Football, Sim",,,"#46 Best PC Game of 2017
#49 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
tom-clancys-splinter-cell-blacklist,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-blacklist,Ubisoft,Ubisoft Toronto,20-Aug-13,"PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360","Unleash the force of the most lethal agent to ever exist. You are Sam Fisher, and you've been granted the ultimate license to protect innocents against an array of global terror attacks known as Blacklist - the freedom to use limitless power, to bend or break virtually every law, and to rise to the level of the world's most lethal operative. If you are successful, the President of the United States will deny your existence. If you fail, millions will likely face their deaths. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,13,12,1,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,970,101,39,55,"Action Adventure, Modern, General, Modern",,M,"#39 Best PC Game of 2013
#42 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#39 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
not-for-broadcast,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/not-for-broadcast,tinyBuild,NotGames,25-Jan-22,Xbox One,"Take control of the National Nightly News as a radical government comes to power. In this immersive, high-pressure, propaganda sim, you control what the people see and determine what¡¯s Not For Broadcast.",82,generally favorable reviews,10,9,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,46,18,3,0,"Simulation, Virtual, Career",No Online Multiplayer,,"#55 Best PC Game of 2022
#92 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
sam-max-save-the-world-remastered,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sam-max-save-the-world-remastered,Skunkape Games,Skunkape Games,2-Dec-20,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","The Freelance Police are back in a remastered version of their first season of episodic adventure games, lovingly updated by a small group of the original developers with the blessing of Sam & Max creator Steve Purcell.",82,generally favorable reviews,13,11,2,0,5.7,mixed or average reviews,43,12,0,12,"Adventure, Point-and-Click",No Online Multiplayer,,"#40 Best PC Game of 2020
#99 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
superhot,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/superhot,SUPERHOT,SUPERHOT,25-Feb-16,"PlayStation 4, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One","SUPERHOT is the first person shooter where time moves only when you move. With its gameplay and unique, stylized graphics SUPERHOT aims to finally add something new and disruptive to the FPS genre. See the bullets crawling towards you as you carefully plan your steps and aim your gun. Enjoy the mayhem that is unleashed as you put that plan into motion. Dodge bullets. Take out your enemies. One step at a time. [SuperHot Team] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,93,77,16,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,684,79,61,13,"Modern, Action, Shooter, First-Person, Tactical, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#52 Best PC Game of 2016
#31 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
#96 Most Shared PC Game of 2016"
snowrunner,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/snowrunner,Focus Home Interactive,Saber Interactive,28-Apr-20,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","SnowRunner puts you in the driver's seat of powerful vehicles as you conquer extreme open environments with the most advanced terrain simulation ever. Drive 40 vehicles from brands such as Ford, Chevrolet, and Freightliner as you leave your mark on an untamed open world.
Overcome mud, torrential waters, snow, and frozen lakes while taking on perilous contracts and missions. Expand and customize your fleet with many upgrades and accessories including an exhaust snorkel for heavy waters or chain tires to battle the snow. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,14,14,0,0,6.7,mixed or average reviews,186,34,8,25,"Simulation, Racing, Arcade, Vehicle, Automobile, Civilian",4,E,"#41 Best PC Game of 2020
#58 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
yakuza-6-the-song-of-life,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/yakuza-6-the-song-of-life,Sega,Ryu ga Gotoku Studios,25-Mar-21,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","In Yakuza 6, Kazuma Kiryu will find out exactly how much people are willing to sacrifice for family -- be those ties through blood or bond -- when he investigates a series of shadowy events that involve the ones he holds closest to his heart. Fresh out of a three-year prison sentence, an older and weathered Kiryu comes to find out that his surrogate daughter, Haruka, has gone missing from the orphanage he looks after. The trail leads him to his old stomping grounds in Kamurocho, where he discovers that she has been struck by a car and now lies in a coma. To make matters worse, Kiryu learns that Haruka now has a son that he must look after. With baby in hand, Kiryu journeys to the seaside town of Onomichi, Hiroshima to unravel the truth about Haruka, her son, and a sinister secret that the Hiroshima yakuza are harbouring.

From the unparalleled realism of the new setting of Onomichi, a beautiful, sleepy port town in Hiroshima Prefecture, to the latest evolution of Kamurocho, the biggest red-light district in Tokyo, Yakuza 6 is the ultimate iteration the game's blend of gritty crime story, hyper-explosive combat, and all the vices and distractions those locales have to offer. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,33,6,2,1,"Action Adventure, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,M,#46 Best PC Game of 2021
act-of-war-direct-action,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/act-of-war-direct-action,"Atari , Atari SA",Eugen Systems,15-Mar-05,,"Act of War: Direct Action tells a highly realistic, near-future story of a US elite force fighting an international plot to overthrow the current world order. While offering a ""First Look at Tomorrow's War"", the game takes you through a frightening and believable reality filled with suspense, international intrigue and geopolitical military conflict, wrapped in a top-quality strategy gaming experience. Act of War: Direct Action offers players the opportunity to zoom in and engage in the battle from street level perspective on urban battlefields such as San Francisco, Washington DC, London and Moscow, with incredible detail and without slowing down any of the action. Act of War features a single-player story mode and various multiplayer modes including 8-player online skirmishes. [Atari] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,43,38,5,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,59,9,1,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, Military, General, Military",8,T,"#28 Best PC Game of 2005
#89 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005"
tekken-7,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tekken-7,Bandai Namco Games,Bandai Namco Games,1-Jun-17,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","Love, Revenge, Pride. Each one of us has a reason to fight. Values are what define us and make us human, regardless of our strengths or weaknesses. There are no wrong motives, just the paths we choose to take. Experience the conclusion of the Mishima clan and unravel the reasons behind each step of their ceaseless fight. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, Tekken 7 features story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals alike through innovative fight mechanics. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,19,18,1,0,6.8,mixed or average reviews,400,41,23,28,"Action, Fighting, 3D",,T,"#47 Best PC Game of 2017
#40 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#85 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
mortal-kombat-11,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/mortal-kombat-11,Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment,NetherRealm Studios,23-Apr-19,"PlayStation 4, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One","Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise. The all new Custom Character Variations give you unprecedented control to customize the fighters and make them your own. The new graphics engine showcasing every skull-shattering, eye-popping moment, brings you so close to the fight you can feel it. And featuring a roster of new and returning Klassic Fighters, Mortal Kombat's best in class cinematic story mode continues the epic saga over 25 years in the making. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,12,10,2,0,3.3,generally unfavorable reviews,673,48,21,136,"Action, Fighting, 2D",8,M,"#39 Best PC Game of 2019
#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#81 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
sokobond,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sokobond,Alan Hazelden & Harry Lee,Alan Hazelden & Harry Lee,27-Aug-13,"iPhone/iPad, Switch","Sokobond sets players in oddly shaped rooms, where they must move a single atom, designated by a dashed outline, to form a molecule. Elements have been strategically placed throughout the area, and every atom must be bonded to the player¡¯s own to successfully solve the puzzle.",82,generally favorable reviews,7,4,3,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,8,3,1,0,"Miscellaneous, Puzzle, Action, Puzzle, Action",No Online Multiplayer,,#40 Best PC Game of 2013
a-plague-tale-requiem,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/a-plague-tale-requiem,"Focus Entertainment , Focus Entertainment",Asobo Studio,17-Oct-22,"PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox Series X","
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world twisted by supernatural forces.

After escaping their devastated homeland, Amicia and Hugo travel far south, to new regions and vibrant cities. There, they attempt to start a new life and control Hugo's curse. But, when Hugo's powers reawaken, death and destruction return in a flood of devouring rats. Forced to flee once more, the siblings place their hopes in a prophesized island that may hold the key to saving Hugo.

Discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell, overcoming foes and challenges with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,31,24,7,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,426,120,23,18,"Action Adventure, Linear",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#56 Best PC Game of 2022
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
sam-max-episode-105-reality-20,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sam-max-episode-105-reality-20,GameTap,Telltale Games,29-Mar-07,,"With an internet crisis looming and a viral video game holding its players hostage, in this episode Sam and Max need to slip into a new reality to set things right. Can our heroes crack this virtual case in time to avoid a worldwide system failure? [Telltale Games]",82,generally favorable reviews,23,20,3,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,24,2,0,0,"Adventure, General, 3D, Point-and-Click, Third-Person",No Online Multiplayer,,#30 Best PC Game of 2007
one-step-from-eden,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/one-step-from-eden,Thomas Moon Kang,Thomas Moon Kang,26-Mar-20,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.",82,generally favorable reviews,9,7,2,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,55,4,2,2,"Strategy, Real-Time, Defense",,,#42 Best PC Game of 2020
bejeweled-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/bejeweled-3,PopCap,PopCap,7-Dec-10,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world's #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods ¡ª ease into Classic Bejeweled for cascades of fun, journey through 40 challenging Quest puzzles, charge into the electrifying Lightning for non-stop action, and tailor your experience in Zen for a revolutionary new way to relax. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,27,25,2,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,118,11,2,2,"Miscellaneous, Puzzle, Puzzle, Puzzle, Matching, Matching",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#26 Best PC Game of 2010
#87 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#46 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
dangerous-waters,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dangerous-waters,"Strategy First , Battlefront.com",Sonalysts,22-Feb-05,,"Dangerous Waters will be the first title of its kind, allowing you total control over multiple air, surface, and submarine platforms in a modern-day naval environment! The game allows you to focus your attention and to take direct control of individual crew stations and also plan and execute combined arms naval strategies from a top-down 'Commanders Eye' perspective. S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters allows you control of over 10 of the world's most potent naval units out of a total of more than 270 civilian and military surface, submarine and air units included in the game. [Battlefront.com] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,24,19,5,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,31,6,1,1,"Simulation, Submarine, Marine, Combat",32,,#29 Best PC Game of 2005
tomb-raider-legend,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tomb-raider-legend,Eidos Interactive,Nixxes Software,11-Apr-06,"PlayStation 2, Xbox 360","Tomb Raider: Legend revives the athletic, intelligent and entertaining adventurer who won the hearts and minds of gamers worldwide. Lara comes alive with intricately animated expressions, moves and abilities. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment, allows gamers to experience tomb raiding as never before. Eidos and Crystal Dynamics shaped Lara's look and movements to be an inherent extension of her skills, motivation and personality. Lara's character model features natural structure, realistic textures, detailed facial features, reactive eyes and fluid motion, all of which make her part of a living environment. New character animations and controls allow her to move through stunning environments with grace and precision, while an understanding of the game's original appeal reinvigorates the fundamental explore-and-solve adventure experience. [Eidos Interactive] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,31,27,4,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,359,32,19,8,"Action Adventure, Modern, Modern, Linear",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#24 Best PC Game of 2006
#27 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#59 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
asherons-call-2-fallen-kings,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/asherons-call-2-fallen-kings,Microsoft Game Studios,Turbine Inc.,20-Nov-02,,"Are you ready for the next generation of multiplayer role-playing games? Asheron's Call 2: Fallen Kings combines state of the art 3-D graphics , innovative combat and game-play and a dynamic monthly update system that immerses players in a lush, living world filled with danger and challenges. AC2 takes place in a fantasy world that has been devastated by a great disaster. You and your fellow players must venture forth and shape the course of this ever-evolving world. [Microsoft] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,22,18,4,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,11,2,0,0,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,M,#33 Best PC Game of 2002
yakuza-kiwami-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/yakuza-kiwami-2,Sega,Ryu ga Gotoku Studios,9-May-19,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","
SEGA proudly presents Yakuza Kiwami 2, one of the most beloved story lines in the franchise's history, remade in full HD for the PlayStation 4.

One year after the 10 billion yen incident, Kazuma Kiryu begins to build a peaceful life with Haruka Sawamura. Tearing him away, an assassination threatens to erupt in an all-out war between the Tojo Clan and the Omi Alliance. Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, must travel to Sotenbori, Osaka in an attempt to broker peace between the rival clans, but Ryuji Goda, known as the Dragon of Kansai, will stop at nothing to get his war. In this world, there can only be one dragon. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,20,17,3,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,146,26,6,3,"Action Adventure, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#40 Best PC Game of 2019
#87 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#49 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
gemini-rue-verschworung-auf-barracus,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/gemini-rue-verschworung-auf-barracus,Wadjet Eye Games,"Wadjet Eye Games, Joshua Nuernberger",24-Feb-11,iPhone/iPad,"Gemini Rue (formerly known as Boryokudan Rue) is an intense adventure set in a bleak future dominated by the corrupt Boryokudan crime syndicate. Players assume the roles of two very different characters: Azriel Odin, an ex-assassin searching for a defector from the Gemini system, and ""Delta-Six,"" a hospital inmate whose memory has been wiped by mysterious, Big Brother types. As fate brings the two men together, players explore a world where life is cheap, identities are bought and sold, and a simple quest for redemption can change an entire galaxy's fate. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,24,21,3,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,222,41,9,3,"Adventure, General, Third-Person, General, Point-and-Click, Sci-Fi",No Online Multiplayer,,"#34 Best PC Game of 2011
#83 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#69 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
antichamber,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/antichamber,Demruth,Demruth,31-Jan-13,,"
Antichamber is a game about discovery, set inside a vibrant, minimal, Escher-like world, where geometry and space follow unfamiliar rules, and obstacles are a matter of perception.

Journey through the depths of a non-Euclidean labyrinth, as you create, destroy and manipulate matter, and uncover new ways to overcome your surroundings in this mind-bending psychological exploration game. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,50,44,6,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,620,96,21,12,"Miscellaneous, Puzzle, General, Puzzle, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#41 Best PC Game of 2013
#62 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013"
neverwinter-nights-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/neverwinter-nights-2,"Atari , Atari SA",Obsidian Entertainment,31-Oct-06,,"Neverwinter Nights 2 is the sequel to BioWare Corp.'s best-selling and genre-defining role-playing game set in the popular Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms universe created by Wizards of the Coast. Neverwinter Nights 2 will be developed by Obsidian Entertainment, founded by Feargus Urquhart who, as the President of Black Isle Studios, was responsible for the publishing of the Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance series and the development of the Icewind Dale and Planescape: Torment franchises, both powered by BioWare Engine Technology, as well as overseeing the creation and development of the Fallout series. BioWare will provide tools, technology, and game assets from the original Neverwinter Nights as well as lend creative input and oversight to the development process. [Atari] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,46,38,8,0,6.7,mixed or average reviews,665,66,45,109,"Role-Playing, PC-style RPG, PC-style RPG, Western-Style",,T,"#25 Best PC Game of 2006
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
dragon-age-origins---awakening,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dragon-age-origins---awakening,Electronic Arts,BioWare,16-Mar-10,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Designed and written by the same team that brought you Dragon Age: Origins, the Awakening expansion pack offers a brand new area of the world to explore known as Amaranthine, featuring an epic story that will allow players to unravel the secrets of the darkspawn - and their true motivations! Players face a range of horrific and terrifying creatures including an evolved, intelligent breed of darkspawn and other menacing creatures such as the Inferno Golem and Spectral Dragon. Dragon Age: Origins ¨C Awakening provides exciting new ways for players to customize their heroes and party, including the ability to re-spec their character attributes, allowing even greater customization and replayability. Featuring an increased level cap, new spells, abilities, specializations and items, plus five all-new party members, players can continue their adventures from Dragon Age: Origins, or begin with a brand new character. [BioWare] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,38,36,2,0,8,generally favorable reviews,545,27,21,5,"Role-Playing, PC-style RPG, PC-style RPG, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#27 Best PC Game of 2010
#41 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#41 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
danganronpa-trigger-happy-havoc,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/danganronpa-trigger-happy-havoc,Spike Chunsoft,Spike Chunsoft,18-Feb-16,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation Vita","Fifteen super-elite students have been locked in the school and they are forced to live in this isolated community. There is a special rule for the students: only murderers can graduate from the school, and this rule turns the prosperous school into the despairing place. The protagonist, however, does not follow this rule. He investigates murders instead of murdering somebody and tries to figure out a way to escape from the school. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,10,9,1,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,354,54,10,5,"Adventure, Visual Novel",No Online Multiplayer,,"#53 Best PC Game of 2016
#58 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016"
hearthstone-heroes-of-warcraft---blackrock-mountain,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hearthstone-heroes-of-warcraft---blackrock-mountain,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,2-Apr-15,iPhone/iPad,"An expansion for Hearthstone, Blackrock Mountain is a single-player adventure.",82,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,5.4,mixed or average reviews,74,3,1,2,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Card Battle",,,#37 Best PC Game of 2015
rome-total-war-barbarian-invasion,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rome-total-war-barbarian-invasion,Sega,Creative Assembly,27-Sep-05,iPhone/iPad,"Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion commences just after the last Emperor of a unified Rome has died. His successors in Rome and Constantinople are now uneasy allies and rivals for power. The ¡®barbarians' are massing along the borders, and in some cases are living inside what used to be Roman territory. Two hundred years have now passed since the main campaign in Rome: Total War. Players can now control vast armies and over 100 new units as they battle across an updated European map that now reflects the historical changes since Rome: Total War. Tear Rome apart by leading hordes of barbarians or stand and defend the Empire as a leader of one of the two former Romes, the Western and Eastern Empires. [Sega] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,22,19,2,1,8.4,generally favorable reviews,125,10,3,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, General",8,T,"#30 Best PC Game of 2005
#78 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005"
eastward,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/eastward,Chucklefish,Pixpil,16-Sep-21,"Switch, Xbox One","
In the near-future, society is starting to collapse, and the human population is at an all-time low. A deadly toxic presence has spread across the land, destroying and devouring everything in its path.

Those who could escape the miasma flocked to underground villages to start a new life. But for a hardworking miner and a mysterious young girl, the hope of a thriving outside world beckons

Escape the tyrannical clutches of Sandfill's subterranean society and join Eastward's unlikely duo on an exciting adventure to the land above!
Discover beautiful yet bizarre settlements and make new friends as you travel across the world by rail. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,35,30,5,0,7,mixed or average reviews,98,17,8,15,"Role-Playing, General",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#47 Best PC Game of 2021
#52 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
hacknet,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hacknet,"Surprise Attack , Fellow Traveller",Orann,12-Aug-15,,"Hacknet is a terminal-driven hacking game with competitive multiplayer, a fully internally-consistent network simulation and a realistic interface. It follows the story of recently deceased hacker ""Bit"", whose death may not be the 'accident' the media reports. You stand in for no one, as most games have you do - play for yourself, make your own decisions, and see the world react - if you're leaving a trace that is. Hacknet has no protagonist, other than the person using it. Don't be reckless though - it's more real than you think. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,7,6,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,76,13,4,0,"General, Miscellaneous, General",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#38 Best PC Game of 2015
#93 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
assassins-creed-valhalla,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/assassins-creed-valhalla,Ubisoft,Ubisoft Montreal,10-Nov-20,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Build your own Viking Legend. Become Eivor, a Viking raider raised to be a fearless warrior, and lead your clan from icy desolation in Norway to a new home amid the lush farmlands of ninth-century England. Find your settlement and conquer this hostile land by any means to earn a place in Valhalla. England in the age of the Vikings is a fractured nation of petty lords and warring kingdoms. Beneath the chaos lies a rich and untamed land waiting for a new conqueror. Will it be you? Write Your Viking Saga. Blaze your own path across England with advanced RPG mechanics. Fight brutal battles, lead fiery raids or use strategy and alliances with other leaders to bring victory. Every choice you make in combat and conversation is another step on the path to greatness. Lead Epic Raids. Lead a crew of raiders and launch lightning-fast surprise attacks against Saxon armies and fortresses. Claim the riches of your enemies' lands for your clan and expand your influence far beyond your growing settlement. ENGAGE IN VISCERAL COMBAT. Unleash the ruthless fighting style of a Viking warrior as you dual-wield axes, swords, or even shields against relentless foes. Decapitate opponents in close-quarters combat, riddle them with arrows, or assassinate them with your Hidden Blade. Grow Your Settlement. Your clan's new home grows with your legend. Customise your settlement by building upgradable structures. Unlock new features and quests by constructing a barracks, a blacksmith, a tattoo parlour, and much more. Share Your Custom Raider. Recruit mercenary Vikings designed by other players or create and customise your own to share online. Sit back and reap the rewards when they fight alongside your friends in their game worlds. A Dark Age Open World. Sail across the icy North Sea to discover and conquer the broken kingdoms of England. Immerse yourself in activities like hunting and drinking games or engage in traditional Norse competitions like flyting ¨C or, as it's better known, verbally devastating rivals through the art of the Viking rap battle. [Ubisoft] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,31,26,5,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,3227,1205,171,325,"Action Adventure, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#43 Best PC Game of 2020
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020"
tales-of-monkey-island-chapter-3-lair-of-the-leviathan,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tales-of-monkey-island-chapter-3-lair-of-the-leviathan,Telltale Games,Telltale Games,29-Sep-09,iPhone/iPad,"In the third Tales of Monkey Island chapter, Guybrush gets in deep (literally!) as his quest for the voodoo exfoliating La Esponja Grande takes a scenic twist -- through the guts of a giant manatee! Trapped in the belly of the beast, our hero encounters a surprising band of castaways, including the long-lost (and obsessive-compulsive) explorer Coronado De Cava. Can the Mighty Pirate win the suspicious De Cava's trust? Will sexy pirate hunter Morgan LeFlay prove to be a ruthless enemy, or an unlikely ally? Will the group find La Esponja Grande in time to save Elaine from the rampant Pox of LeChuck? And will the world be crushed by the gnashing teeth of a certain demonic skull? Tales of Monkey Island's moist and absorbing third episode, Lair of the Leviathan, will answer some of these urgent questions -- and raise still more -- as the five month adventure builds to its epic climax. [Telltale Games] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,33,29,4,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,38,4,1,0,"Adventure, General, 3D, Fantasy, Third-Person, Fantasy",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#25 Best PC Game of 2009
#91 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
gerda-a-flame-in-winter,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/gerda-a-flame-in-winter,"DONTNOD Entertainment , DON'T NOD",PortaPlay,1-Sep-22,Switch,"
When the snow stops falling, the small Danish village of Tinglev will no longer be the same.

Walk the path of Gerda as her quiet life is turned upside down during the World War 2 occupation of her home. Choose where to go, how to act, and who to trust in this intimate narrative RPG-lite experience inspired by real life events.

How far would you go to protect your loved ones?

In this poignant story-driven game, you play as Gerda, a nurse whose life is turned upside down overnight. A tale told not on the front line, but in the intimate setting of the small Danish village she has lived her whole life. Armed only with her wits and knowledge of her people, Gerda must try to save her loved ones while staying true to herself. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,9,7,2,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,9,2,0,0,"Adventure, 3D, Third-Person",No Online Multiplayer,,#57 Best PC Game of 2022
neverwinter-nights-2-mask-of-the-betrayer,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/neverwinter-nights-2-mask-of-the-betrayer,"Atari , Atari SA",Obsidian Entertainment,9-Oct-07,,"In Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer, players are transported back to the Forgotten Realms shortly after the events detailed in the original Neverwinter Nights 2. Following the climactic battle against the King of Shadows, the player awakens alone and stranded deep beneath the earth. Surrounded by a horde of evil spirits, the player embarks on an epic adventure that reveals his true destiny. Set in harsh, spirit-rich Rashemen, near the powerful nation of Thay, Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer presents players with an exciting new campaign; epic levels; dozens of new feats and spells; new races, base classes and prestige classes; new companions; new weapons, armor and crafting options; hordes of new monsters; and enhanced modding tools. [Atari] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,25,22,3,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,224,28,6,0,"Role-Playing, PC-style RPG, PC-style RPG, Western-Style",4,T,"#31 Best PC Game of 2007
#43 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#30 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion,Stardock,Ironclad Games,12-Jun-12,,"The time of Diplomacy is now over. The length of the war and differing opinions on what should be done to bring the war to an end has led to a splintering of the groups involved. The controlling powers-that-be have exhausted arsenals and seem to have spent all efforts of diplomacy. Trapped in a stalemate, sub-factions have rebelled and split off from the main alignments. Rebellion is upon us. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,24,20,4,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,288,56,11,12,"Strategy, General, General",,T,"#33 Best PC Game of 2012
#64 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#40 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
broken-sword-the-sleeping-dragon,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/broken-sword-the-sleeping-dragon,The Adventure Company,Revolution Software,17-Nov-03,,"The murder of an underground hacker in Paris is just the beginning of this extraordinary adventure for George Stobbart and Nico Collard in the highly anticipated Broken Sword III. Powerful seismic events are shaking the world. An Ancient Conspiracy, the Secrets of the Templars, and a fiendish source of pure Evil are responsible... [The Adventure Company] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,32,26,6,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,128,15,2,4,"Adventure, 3D, Modern, Third-Person, Modern",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#36 Best PC Game of 2003
#52 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003"
age-of-wonders-shadow-magic,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/age-of-wonders-shadow-magic,Gathering,Triumph Studios,25-Jul-03,,"Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic takes the acclaimed fantasy strategy series to new heights. This new stand-alone game enhances the series' praised fusion of empire building, role-playing and tactical combat with the eerie Shadow World and battle with races never before seen, across new and diverse landscapes. Combined with the option of creating a totally unique environment with the map editor and rewriting the history of this world through the enhanced campaign editor, you are ensured a constant stream of completely new game experiences. [Gathering of Developers] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,22,19,3,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,130,17,1,0,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",18,T,"#37 Best PC Game of 2003
#62 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#59 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
tom-clancys-ghost-recon-desert-siege,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tom-clancys-ghost-recon-desert-siege,Ubisoft,Red Storm Entertainment,27-Mar-02,,"East Africa, 2009. A 60-year conflict boils over as Ethiopia invades its smaller neighbor Eritrea, threatening the world's most vital shipping lanes in the Red Sea. An elite team of U.S. Army Green Berets, known as the Ghosts, moves in to safeguard the seas and free Eritrea. As the war rages on, the Ghosts are drawn from Eritrea's shores to the heart of Ethiopia in their deadliest battles yet. [Ubi Soft] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,14,11,3,0,6.9,mixed or average reviews,22,1,1,0,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Tactical, Modern, Modern",,M,"#34 Best PC Game of 2002
#21 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
warlords-battlecry-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/warlords-battlecry-ii,Ubisoft,Strategic Studies Group,11-Mar-02,,"Experience a unique combination of role-playing heroes and real-time strategy game play. Build Hero warriors in the Warlord's fantasy world of Etheria and develop them into unique classes such as Death Knight, Assassin or Ice Mage. A new single player campaign delivers 12 unique sides, new terrain and new magical effects. Create multiple heroes and track their courage in the single player campaign or over the Internet. [Ubi Soft] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,21,18,3,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,47,5,0,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",,T,"#35 Best PC Game of 2002
#94 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002"
football-manager-live,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/football-manager-live,Sega,Sports Interactive,23-Jan-09,,"Football Manager Live is a brand new game from Sports Interactive, the creators of the popular Football Manager series. It is a combination of Fantasy Football, Auction sites, Social Networking and the Football Manager concept all rolled into one. Buy now for these great benefits...Create and manage YOUR very own football club - YOU create your team name, colours, badge & home ground and YOU decide which players to sign. Choose your own dream team - Take your pick from Sports Interactive's world famous database of over 330,000 footballers, tailored to your part of the globe. Show the world how good you are - Play against your mates or other managers from around the globe in a gameworld that's LIVE and online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Choose from over 10 official associations - Choose the league that suits both your play time and style and work your way to the top. Develop your club - Use the innovative skill system to develop and improve your managerial style; unlock bonuses that will give you the edge. Exchange banter with other managers via the in-game chat facility - Will their mind games affect you? Play the game your way - The AI/Stand in manager takes control of your matches when you're not online. Wheel and deal on the transfer market - Buy, sell, loan and exchange players in the lively transfer market, or snap up some talent with the exciting new auction system. Create and run your own mini-leagues and cup competitions - Take on the best or compete for bragging rights against your mates. Balance the books - YOU have control over the financial running of your club. Will you sign your favourite superstar footballer or invest in a youth system for long term stability? Manage matches live - If a game's not going your way, change tactics on-the-fly from the virtual dugout. Will YOU take the glory? [Sports Interactive] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,23,21,2,0,3.1,generally unfavorable reviews,47,4,0,4,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Management, Management",,,#26 Best PC Game of 2009
marvel-ultimate-alliance,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/marvel-ultimate-alliance,Activision,Raven Software,24-Oct-06,"PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One","Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is an action/RPG that features the largest roster of comic book characters ever seen in a video game. Players assume the roles of more than 20 Marvel Super Heroes including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Blade and Captain America, and through their actions determine the fate of both planet Earth and the Marvel universe ¨C revealed in one of multiple epilogues. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance offers total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story. Gamers also have the option to level up each character individually to their liking, or all team members at the same time to keep their heroes balanced. With the game's new combat system, players battle against the world's most notorious Marvel Super Villains in the air, underwater, and on the ground, using grappling, blocking and dodging moves, by charging up their Super Hero powers before unleashing them, and using environmental objects as one and two-handed weapons. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance features a storyline where the missions players accept, the objectives they complete, and their interactions with other characters throughout the game directly impact how the story plays out. The game also features a robust multiplayer component where fans can band together with friends as their favorite Marvel Super Heroes, and fight evil in both on and offline cooperative story modes. There's also a Competitive Mode where the game tracks various in-game stats so players can see how well they stack up against one another ¨C affecting the amount of experience points earned and how equipment is distributed. [Activision] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,22,19,3,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,87,8,2,0,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",4,T,"#26 Best PC Game of 2006
#94 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#92 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
metro-exodus,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/metro-exodus,Deep Silver,4A Games,15-Feb-19,"PlayStation 4, Stadia, Xbox One","In Metro Exodus, Artyom and a band of survivors must flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet. [Deep Silver] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,53,46,6,1,7.3,mixed or average reviews,4647,784,166,277,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#41 Best PC Game of 2019
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
#11 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
the-talos-principle-road-to-gehenna,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-talos-principle-road-to-gehenna,Devolver Digital,Croteam,23-Jul-15,,"
The Talos Principle: Road to Gehenna follows the narrative of Uriel, Elohim's messenger, as he explores a strange, hidden part of the simulation on a mission of mercy and redemption in an attempt to free the souls of the damned at all costs.

This substantial expansion consists of four episodes that take experienced players through some of the most advanced and challenging puzzles yet. The Talos Principle writers Tom Jubert and Jonas Kyratzes have returned to pen the expansion and show players an entirely different side of Elohim's world through a journey to Gehenna filled with new characters and a new society with its own history and philosophy. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,17,15,2,0,8,generally favorable reviews,68,8,4,0,"Adventure, 3D, First-Person",,,#39 Best PC Game of 2015
lara-croft-and-the-guardian-of-light,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/lara-croft-and-the-guardian-of-light,Square Enix,"Crystal Dynamics, Nixxes Software",28-Sep-10,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Stadia, Xbox 360","Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is the first ever downloadable, co-op action/adventure game featuring Lara Croft. This brand extension incorporates the hallmarks of the Tomb Raider franchise including exploration, discovery, platforming, and puzzle solving. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light allows players to experience Lara Croft from an isometric viewpoint, and combines new gameplay features such as character progression, fun fast-paced combat, and elements of cooperation and competition. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light will be available to download this summer. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,13,11,2,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,199,35,8,2,"Action Adventure, Adventure, General, General",2,T,"#28 Best PC Game of 2010
#47 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#36 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
the-outer-worlds,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-outer-worlds,"Obsidian Entertainment , Private Division",Obsidian Entertainment,25-Oct-19,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","The Outer Worlds is a new single-player first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. Lost in transit while on a colonist ship bound for the furthest edge of the galaxy, you awake decades later only to find yourself in the midst of a deep conspiracy threatening to destroy the Halcyon colony. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter various factions, all vying for power, the character you decide to become will determine how this player-driven story unfolds. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,30,25,5,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,2177,399,206,184,"Role-Playing, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#42 Best PC Game of 2019
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019"
stellaris-utopia,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/stellaris-utopia,Paradox Interactive,Paradox Development Studio,6-Apr-17,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One",Build a Better Space Empire in Stellaris: Utopia. The stars have called you for millennia and now you walk among them. A universe of possibilities is open to your species as it takes its first fitful steps into the great unknown. Here you can turn your back on the divisive politics of the home planet. Here you can build something new. Here you can unify your people and build that perfect society. Collapse,82,generally favorable reviews,10,8,2,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,45,2,1,1,"Strategy, Real-Time, General",,,#48 Best PC Game of 2017
aquaria,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/aquaria,Bit Blot,Bit Blot,7-Dec-07,iPhone/iPad,"A massive ocean world, teeming with life and filled with ancient secrets. Join Naija, a lone underwater dweller in search of her family, as she explores the depths of Aquaria. She'll travel from hidden caves, shrouded in darkness, to beautiful, sunlit oases, all lovingly handcrafted by its two creators. Naija's story, narrated fully with voice overs, will become yours, as you join her on this magnificent adventure. Naija has the gift of the Verse. By singing songs, she can weave this force to change the waters around her. With each song Naija learns comes new abilities. With powerful songs, Naija is able to change form, giving players many options as to how to play the game. And with Aquaria's intuitive mouse-only control system, it's as easy to make Naija swim gracefully through the waters as it is to have her sing, cast spells, and engage in combat with the numerous dangerous creatures that inhabit Aquaria's waters. [Bit Blot] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,7,6,1,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,121,27,3,3,"Action Adventure, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#32 Best PC Game of 2007
#45 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#34 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
need-for-speed-underground,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/need-for-speed-underground,Electronic Arts,"Black Box, EA Black Box",17-Nov-03,,"Enter the world of urban street racing and high performance tuner cars with the latest title in the hit Need for Speed series: Need for Speed Underground. Take on today's most popular tuner cars from Mitsubishi Motors, Subaru, Toyota and many more, building the ultimate street machine by earning cash to pay for custom body kits and a host of licensed car performance mods. But just creating a custom street racing machine will not get you to the top; it takes a certain amount of attitude and razor sharp driving skills to compete in the tough world of urban racing. A number of diverse events set in gritty, nighttime environments make up the heart of street competition. Players become complete street racers by perfecting skills in each event by nailing the perfect shift in drag racing and by putting their street cred on the line, racing through the city streets at all hours of the night. Prove you belong in the elite street racing circles, work your way up the underground rankings and take on the best of the best in each discipline. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,24,20,4,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,619,79,22,7,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, GT / Street, GT / Street, Automobile",14,E,"#38 Best PC Game of 2003
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
#43 Most Shared PC Game of 2003"
trackmania-sunrise,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/trackmania-sunrise,"Enlight Software , Focus Home Interactive",Nadeo,6-May-05,,"The high octane, free wheeling insanity that is Trackmania returns to PC CDROM. Trackmania Sunrise takes everything that made the original an instant online classic ? amazing speed, ultra competitive multiplayer races and easily accessible tools to create and distribute outrageous tracks ? and still manages to add more and more. New sports cars that burn up the highways at a breathtaking 400kph as they tear around gorgeous new environments including the beauty of the Pacific Coast. The most insane stunt blocks ever, send perilous track building to a whole new level with sweeping bends, winding tunnels and ramps designed to send you soaring. Two new play modes ? Platform and Crazy ? mean that even the most experienced of trackmaniacs will face a totally fresh racing experience. A new day has dawned? are you up for the challenge? [Digital Jesters] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,31,28,3,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,52,5,0,1,"Driving, Racing, Arcade, Arcade, Automobile",32,E,#31 Best PC Game of 2005
the-life-and-suffering-of-sir-brante,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-life-and-suffering-of-sir-brante,101XP,Sever,4-Mar-21,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","A narrative-driven RPG set in a gritty world where a person's Lot is determined at birth, while the gods are real and preside over the fates of men. Set out on a lifelong journey and carve out your own destiny. Will you become a judge, an inquisitor, or conspire against the old order? You decide!",82,generally favorable reviews,14,12,2,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,116,29,8,3,"Adventure, Text",No Online Multiplayer,,"#48 Best PC Game of 2021
#54 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
kings-quest-chapter-1-a-knight-to-remember,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/kings-quest-chapter-1-a-knight-to-remember,Sierra Games,The Odd Gentlemen,28-Jul-15,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One","King¡¯s Quest is a collection of 5 different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham¡¯s past. In each installment, an aging King Graham reflects on his life of adventure with his granddaughter, Gwendolyn, while players are thrust back to influence first-hand the decisions and events that shaped a kingdom. Embark on an extraordinary journey across the world of Daventry. [Sierra] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,23,19,4,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,103,15,3,4,"Adventure, General",,E10+,"#40 Best PC Game of 2015
#62 Most Shared PC Game of 2015"
children-of-morta,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/children-of-morta,Dead Mage,Dead Mage,3-Sep-19,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Children of Morta is a narrative-based roguelike hack¡¯n slash game for PC, Mac and Linux which will involve you in the adventures of a family.",82,generally favorable reviews,48,42,6,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,277,45,12,14,"Role-Playing, Adventure, General, Action RPG",,T,"#43 Best PC Game of 2019
#54 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019"
subnautica-below-zero,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/subnautica-below-zero,Unknown Worlds Entertainment,Unknown Worlds Entertainment,14-May-21,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Dive into a freezing underwater adventure on an alien planet. Set one year after the original Subnautica, Below Zero challenges you to survive a disaster at an alien research station on Planet 4546B. Craft tools, scavenge for supplies, and unravel the next chapter in the Subnautica story.",82,generally favorable reviews,29,22,7,0,6.4,mixed or average reviews,172,16,16,22,"Adventure, General, Action Adventure, Sandbox",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,"#49 Best PC Game of 2021
#41 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
hardspace-shipbreaker,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hardspace-shipbreaker,Focus Home Interactive,Blackbird Interactive,24-May-22,"PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X","Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve & slice spaceships to recover valuable materials. Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts and pay your billion credits debt to LYNX Corp!",82,generally favorable reviews,33,28,5,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,36,9,2,1,"Simulation, General, Virtual, Career",No Online Multiplayer,E,#58 Best PC Game of 2022
football-manager-2023,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/football-manager-2023,"Sega , Sega Europe",Sports Interactive,8-Nov-22,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","
In Football Manager 2023, it's not just about picking tactics or crafting a team. It's about taking on challenges and breaking new ground as you establish your own style.

Delve into unrivalled depth and detail as you take charge at your club. You'll join the elite by writing your own headlines, earning the love and respect of the fans and dominating the competition. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,31,26,5,0,7,mixed or average reviews,23,5,0,3,"Sports, Team, Soccer, Management",No Online Multiplayer,E,#59 Best PC Game of 2022
dragon-age-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dragon-age-ii,Electronic Arts,BioWare,8-Mar-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360",EA announced that a new installment in the Dragon Age series will arrive in the first quarter of 2011.,82,generally favorable reviews,45,38,7,0,4.7,generally unfavorable reviews,5024,374,310,1030,"Role-Playing, PC-style RPG, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#35 Best PC Game of 2011
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
lost-in-play,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/lost-in-play,"HappyJuice Games , Joystick Ventures",HappyJuice Games,10-Aug-22,Switch,"Go on a feel-good adventure with a brother and sister as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, Toto and Gal must stick together and solve puzzles to journey back home. This whimsical puzzle adventure game will make you feel like you're playing a cartoon! Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,16,5,1,1,"Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,,#60 Best PC Game of 2022
the-ramp,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-ramp,Hyperparadise,Hyperparadise,3-Aug-21,Switch,"
You crave for flow? You just want to shred through a halfpipe without all the boring stuff? Say no more, The Ramp is your jam!

The Ramp captures the unparalleled feeling of real life vert skateboarding and that's pretty much it. There is a lot this game doesn't feature. What it offers you are the 15 minutes of flow that make a boring day great, at the price of a medium sized cinnamon pistachio latte to go. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,8,7,1,0,tbd,no user score yet,3,0,0,0,"Sports, Individual, Skate / Skateboard",No Online Multiplayer,,#50 Best PC Game of 2021
batbarian-testament-of-the-primordials,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/batbarian-testament-of-the-primordials,DANGEN Entertainment,Unspeakable Pixels,15-Oct-20,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip -your bat buddy- to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss.",82,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,12,6,0,1,"Action Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,,#44 Best PC Game of 2020
the-banner-saga-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-banner-saga-3,Versus Evil,Stoic,26-Jul-18,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","The Banner Saga 3 is the epic conclusion to a sweeping viking saga six years in the making. This strategic RPG, acclaimed for its strong story and compelling characters has has won over 20 awards and been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards.",82,generally favorable reviews,51,45,6,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,139,9,7,2,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactics",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#42 Best PC Game of 2018
#22 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
pyre,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/pyre,Supergiant Games,Supergiant Games,25-Jul-17,PlayStation 4,"Pyre is a party-based RPG in which you lead a band of exiles to freedom through an ancient competition spread across a vast, mystical purgatory.",82,generally favorable reviews,27,23,4,0,8,generally favorable reviews,211,24,8,3,"Role-Playing, General",,,"#49 Best PC Game of 2017
#74 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017"
endless-legend,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/endless-legend,"Iceberg Interactive , Amplitude Studios",Amplitude Studios,24-Apr-14,,Endless Legend is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of Endless Space and Dungeon of the Endless. Create your own Legend.,82,generally favorable reviews,37,34,3,0,8,generally favorable reviews,555,84,22,14,"Strategy, Turn-Based, General, 4X",8,,"#38 Best PC Game of 2014
#48 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
tom-clancys-ghost-recon-island-thunder,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tom-clancys-ghost-recon-island-thunder,Ubisoft,Red Storm Entertainment,25-Sep-02,,"Cuba, 2009: Castro is dead, and the first free Cuban elections in decades are thrown into turmoil by a drug-funded warlord. The Ghosts, an elite team of U.S. Army Green Berets, are sent to Cuba as part of a UN peacekeeping force to destroy the rebel forces and their mercenary leaders and secure the elections for a free Cuba. [Ubi Soft] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,16,13,3,0,6.8,mixed or average reviews,19,2,0,0,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Tactical, Modern, Modern",,M,#36 Best PC Game of 2002
sid-meiers-antietam!,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sid-meiers-antietam!,Firaxis Games,Firaxis Games,10-Dec-99,,"Command Your Troops: Attack from the trees to protect your brigade,rally around a General for a quicker recovery, entrench your troops as your cannons blast the hillside, and much, much more with just a click of the mouse! Historically Accurate Battle Maps: Detailed 3D landscapes of Pennsylvania 's rolling hills, Maryland 's lush greenery, and the extensive South Mountain range extending from the Potomac River and running the boundary of eastern Maryland into Pennsylvania. Sophisticated Gameplay: As you lead your troops into battle watch as the brilliant AI system reacts to your commands as if a real Civil War General is countering your movements at every turn. Changing your strategy as need be is crucial to your success since the same tactics against your enemy will not work every time. Infinite Replayability: A random scenario generator provides endless possibilities for strategies and outcomes as you manipulate your troops at Gettysburg, Antietam, and South Mountain. [Firaxis] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,12,9,3,0,5,mixed or average reviews,5,1,0,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, General, General",18,E,"#9 Best PC Game of 1999
#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 1999"
stalker-shadow-of-chernobyl,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/stalker-shadow-of-chernobyl,THQ,GSC Game World,20-Mar-07,,"The player will become a stalker, a guy who earns money from shoveling embers out of infernal oven of Chernobyl Zone. Returning from the radioactivity-blazing Zone, he will sell anomalous formations to underground dealers and scientists in research camps on the Zone border. With the money procured, the player will purchase equipment, weapons and protective suits allowing him to reach previously inaccessible areas. This is a role-playing game without growing experience of your character, without changing characteristics and levels. We want the player to develop his real mastery, moreover Stalker is an FPS/RPG game and much depends on his ability to fight. [GSC Game World] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,44,37,7,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,1854,285,59,54,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",,M,"#33 Best PC Game of 2007
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
#8 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
creaks,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/creaks,Amanita Design,Amanita Design,22-Jul-20,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Just a few minutes into Creaks, you will bump into some strange barking creatures in the mansion¡¯s dark corridors. But are they as dangerous as they seem? Try to get them trapped under a beam of light and take a closer look. You may find out that what felt dangerous is a simple night table. Turning these creatures into ordinary objects is the key gameplay mechanic, along with pulling levers, stepping on pressure plates, and manipulating the environment to outsmart your enemies. [Radim Jurda] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,18,15,3,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,70,10,6,1,"Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,,#45 Best PC Game of 2020
kero-blaster,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/kero-blaster,Studio Pixel,Studio Pixel,11-May-14,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Switch","A classically-styled 2D side scrolling action game packed with adventure. You are a bipedal frog and a master of the Custodial Sciences, charged with the unenviable task of ridding your company's teleporters of strange black creatures. Fight for your life through a menagerie of unique monsters while getting your hands on exciting new tools of the trade. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,14,13,0,1,7.2,mixed or average reviews,45,4,0,1,"General, Action, Platformer, Shooter, 2D, Scrolling, Shoot-'Em-Up, Vertical",No Online Multiplayer,,#39 Best PC Game of 2014
monday-night-combat,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/monday-night-combat,Uber Entertainment,Uber Entertainment,24-Jan-11,Xbox 360,"Monday Night Combat is a class-based, third-person shooter and the most popular lethal sport of the future! It blends intense combat, finishing moves, and gameshow-like challenges and rewards to produce an action experience unlike any other. Why fight for honor or duty when you can fight for the real American dream: cash, fame and endorsements? Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,10,9,1,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,67,10,8,4,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, Third-Person, Modern, Modern, Arcade",1,T,#36 Best PC Game of 2011
gloomhaven,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/gloomhaven,Asmodee,Flaming Fowl Studios,20-Oct-21,,"Whether you are drawn to Gloomhaven by the call of adventure or by an avid desire for gold glimmering in the dark, your fate will surely be the same. Gloomhaven, the digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game, mixes Tactical-RPG and dungeon-crawling.",82,generally favorable reviews,13,10,3,0,6.8,mixed or average reviews,39,12,3,5,"Strategy, Miscellaneous, Turn-Based, Board / Card Game, Tactics",4,,"#51 Best PC Game of 2021
#100 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
videoball,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/videoball,"Iron Galaxy Studios , Midnight City",Action Button Entertainment,12-Jul-16,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","VIDEOBALL is an abstract minimalist electronic sport. It is casual in that it uses only one stick and one button and you can play it while hanging out with your friends who do not normally play games. It is hardcore in that if you are good at it you and your opponents will scream and you will scream too, because your opponents are screaming. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,8,7,1,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,8,2,0,0,"Sports, General",,,#54 Best PC Game of 2016
the-vale-shadow-of-the-crown,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-vale-shadow-of-the-crown,Falling Squirrel,Falling Squirrel,19-Aug-21,Xbox One,CLOSE YOUR EYES. BECOME A WARRIOR: Feel your enemy¡¯s rasping breath; a foot shifts on swampy ground; the crack of steel on wooden shield. The Vale is an audio based action adventure that sets out to breathe new life into medieval combat and fantasy narrative.,82,generally favorable reviews,10,8,2,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,8,4,1,1,"Action Adventure, General",,,#52 Best PC Game of 2021
the-wolf-among-us-episode-3---a-crooked-mile,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-wolf-among-us-episode-3---a-crooked-mile,Telltale Games,Telltale Games,8-Apr-14,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","After discovering damning evidence at a bloody crime scene, Bigby is situated just steps behind the prime suspect of a horrific murder, but he¡¯s not the only one; other forces in Fabletown will stop at nothing to protect their interests. Every decision matters and time is ticking in this third episode of The Wolf Among Us. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,38,31,7,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,316,19,2,1,"Fantasy, Action Adventure, Adventure, General, Fantasy, Point-and-Click",,M,#40 Best PC Game of 2014
outer-wilds-echoes-of-the-eye,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/outer-wilds-echoes-of-the-eye,Annapurna Interactive,"Mobius Digital, LLC",28-Sep-21,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","A strange satellite photo that can¡¯t be explained. A new museum exhibit that marks the trailhead for one last journey into the wilds. Should you pull at the thread and unravel the solar system¡¯s deepest secret, or is some knowledge better left in the dark? Welcome to the Space Program! You're the newest recruit of Outer Wilds Ventures, a fledgling space program searching for answers in a strange, constantly evolving solar system. What lurks in the heart of the ominous Dark Bramble? Who built the alien ruins on the Moon? Can the endless time loop be stopped? Answers await you in the most dangerous reaches of space. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,8,7,1,0,9,universal acclaim,43,12,2,1,"Action Adventure, Open-World",No Online Multiplayer,,#53 Best PC Game of 2021
the-sims-4-eco-lifestyle,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-sims-4-eco-lifestyle,Electronic Arts,Maxis,5-Jun-20,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","Ready for your Sims to impact their world? Move into a community of fellow collaborative makers in The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle Expansion Pack!* Play to change and make a difference in the new world of Evergreen Harbor. Help your new neighbors decide on a Community Space Project, reduce your eco footprint, and watch your neighborhood transform. You¡¯ll be surprised by what happens when your Sims start making the rules. [EA] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,10,9,1,0,3.5,generally unfavorable reviews,28,1,3,4,"Simulation, Virtual, Virtual Life",No Online Multiplayer,T,#46 Best PC Game of 2020
wandersong,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/wandersong,Dumb and Fat Games,Dumb and Fat Games,27-Sep-18,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","A musical adventure where you use singing to save the world! Play as a silly bard who embarks on a globe-trotting journey to learn about the mysterious Earthsong, said to prevent the universe¡¯s imminent end. It's up to you to sing your songs, unlock the world's secrets and make new friends!",82,generally favorable reviews,7,6,1,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,41,12,2,1,"Action, Platformer, 2D",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,#43 Best PC Game of 2018
airborne-assault-red-devils-over-arnhem,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/airborne-assault-red-devils-over-arnhem,Battlefront.com,Panther Games,17-Jun-02,,Take part in the biggest Airborne operation in history! Can your British "Red Devils" seize and hold the Rhine crossings and end the war before Christmas 1944? Or can your desperate German forces resist the onslaught and eliminate this threat to the German heartland?,82,generally favorable reviews,8,6,2,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,6,0,0,0,"Strategy, Real-Time, Wargame, Turn-Based, General",12,E,#37 Best PC Game of 2002
fallout-tactics-brotherhood-of-steel,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fallout-tactics-brotherhood-of-steel,Interplay,14 Degrees East,14-Mar-01,,"This latest entry in the post-nuclear ""Fallout"" series is not the third chronological installment, but rather a spin-off that takes place between the first two episodes and which shifts the focus of the series from its original RPG, story-based roots in favor of strategic, tactical, squad-based combat. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,25,21,4,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,255,19,9,1,"Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG",,M,"#36 Best PC Game of 2001
#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
need-for-speed-underground-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/need-for-speed-underground-2,Electronic Arts,EA Canada,9-Nov-04,,"Need for Speed Underground 2 challenges gamers to immerse themselves in the tuner culture, exploring an expansive, free-roaming city divided into five distinct neighborhoods. Gamers encounter rival racers who initiate events, tip players off to the hottest racing spots, and show them where to buy the most sought-after licensed aftermarket upgrades. The game features new game modes, deep new performance customization and tuning, and more than 30 licensed cars. The game also delivers twice the visual customization upgrades as the original game, providing a staggering 70 billion possible car combinations for total automotive self-expression. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,31,24,7,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,878,89,20,7,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, GT / Street, GT / Street, Automobile",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#31 Best PC Game of 2004
#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#8 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
nhl-eastside-hockey-manager-2005,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/nhl-eastside-hockey-manager-2005,Sega,Sports Interactive,5-Oct-05,,"Enter the world of professional Ice Hockey... Sports Interactive style. Selecting your team from more than 20 leagues around the globe, including the vaunted NHL, you'll strive to become the greatest hockey manager of all time. Build a dynasty for the future as you scout, draft and sign up new talent. You'll also need to enter negotiations to trade players and strengthen your squad. Once you've assembled a winning combination it's time to select tactics and lead your team to victory. wealth of choice, with more than 20 playable leagues from all over the world. A comprehensive database of over 3,000 real teams offering incredible depth. In excess of 32,000 players and members of staff. Updated rules and competition regulations. [Sega Europe] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,10,7,3,0,6.6,mixed or average reviews,8,0,0,0,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Ice Hockey, Management, Sim",1,,#32 Best PC Game of 2005
legend-of-grimrock,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/legend-of-grimrock,Almost Human,Almost Human,11-Apr-12,iPhone/iPad,"Legend of Grimrock is a dungeon crawling game inspired by oldschool classics of the genre while still bringing its own twists to the game. The game features survival, combat, magic, puzzles and role-playing elements. The player is a prisoner sentenced to death and exiled to the secluded Mount Grimrock for vile crimes he may or may not have committed. Unbeknownst to his captivators, the mountain is riddled with ancient tunnels and dungeons. The player's mission is to form a team and escape by descending through the mountain, level by level. During the journey the player encounters mysterious puzzles, deadly traps, ancient tombs and horrible monsters left behind by crumbled civilizations long perished now. Find out more at http://www.grimrock.net Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,51,46,5,0,8.1,generally favorable reviews,723,138,22,17,"Role-Playing, General, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#34 Best PC Game of 2012
#36 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#77 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
world-of-warcraft-dragonflight,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/world-of-warcraft-dragonflight,Activision,Blizzard Entertainment,28-Nov-22,,"The dragonflights of Azeroth have returned, called upon to defend their ancestral home, the Dragon Isles. Surging with elemental magic and the life energies of Azeroth, the Isles are awakening once more, and it's up to you to explore their primordial wonder and discover long-forgotten secrets.",82,generally favorable reviews,25,20,5,0,3.6,generally unfavorable reviews,563,97,19,162,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer",,T,"#61 Best PC Game of 2022
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
archvale,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/archvale,Humble Games,idoz & phops,2-Dec-21,"Switch, Xbox One",Take up your weapon in this RPG bullet-hell world and embark on a journey to right wrongs from long ago. Only you can defeat the evil forces of the Undying guardians and reunite the world with the fabled Archvale.,82,generally favorable reviews,8,6,2,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,24,7,3,1,"Action, Shooter, Shoot-'Em-Up, Top-Down",No Online Multiplayer,,#54 Best PC Game of 2021
super-hydorah,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/super-hydorah,Abylight,Locomalito,20-Sep-17,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox One","Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot em up designed to offer a challenging and memorable experience, sublimating the wisdom and richness of traditional shmup classics. The game has direct action, nostalgic art and a wide variety of unique spatial content and situations. It is hours of intense fun, alone or with your friends, to face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,7,6,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,6,0,0,0,"Action, Shooter, Shoot-'Em-Up, Horizontal",,E10+,#50 Best PC Game of 2017
final-fantasy-v-pixel-remaster,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/final-fantasy-v-pixel-remaster,Square Enix,"Square Enix, TOSE",10-Nov-21,iPhone/iPad,"
The world of FINAL FANTASY V is on the verge of destruction because the elemental crystals that bring life and prosperity to the lands have lost their power.

The only hope lies in four heroes: Bartz, Princess Lenna of Castle Tycoon, pirate Faris and the mysterious Galuf. Driven together by fate, they set off on a quest that to save the planet itself.

As well as refining the ATB system, FINAL FANTASY V expands your strategic options massively through a greatly expanded job system, which let you customize your characters with 22 different jobs. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,14,13,1,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,15,2,0,1,"Role-Playing, Japanese-Style",No Online Multiplayer,,#55 Best PC Game of 2021
life-is-strange-2-episode-4---faith,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/life-is-strange-2-episode-4---faith,Square Enix,DONTNOD Entertainment,22-Aug-19,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","The saga picks up in a Humboldt County, California hospital room where Sean, gravely wounded, wakes up to find that Daniel is still missing. Under arrest, and facing tough questions from law enforcement, Sean is running out of options. Only quick thinking and unexpected allies can secure his¡­ Expand",82,generally favorable reviews,11,10,1,0,5.1,mixed or average reviews,42,4,2,3,"Action Adventure, Adventure, General, 3D, Third-Person",No Online Multiplayer,M,#44 Best PC Game of 2019
dominions-3-the-awakening,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dominions-3-the-awakening,Shrapnel Games,Illwinter Design Group,29-Sep-06,,"Dominions 3: The Awakening, is the follow up to the acclaimed fantasy strategy game, Dominions 2: The Ascension Wars. While that game set the bar for rich, engrossing turn-based fantasy strategy gaming, Dominions 3: The Awakening seeks to raise it once more. Leading one of over fifty possible nations in three different Ages, it is your goal to ascend to true godhood using all the power at your disposal. In a world of magic and steel the options to attain victory are as numerous as the cries of mercy from your vanquished foes. Whether you use military might, eldritch power, or subterfuge (or more likely, a combination of all three) every turn is about options. Recruit troops (more than 1500 units found in the game), assassinate the enemy, scout territory, research magic (600+ spells and 300+ magic items), perform rituals, do a blood hunt, storm a castle, construct, pray, forge - the list goes on. [Shrapnel Games] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,8,7,1,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,49,15,2,3,"Strategy, Turn-Based, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",1,,"#27 Best PC Game of 2006
#54 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006"
bulletstorm,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/bulletstorm,Electronic Arts,"Epic Games, People Can Fly",21-Feb-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Bulletstorm's array of distinct skillshots produces unprecedented levels of frantic gameplay. The skillshot system rewards players for laying waste to enemies in the most imaginative way possible. The more insane the skillshot, the more points players collect to upgrade and unlock weapons, which in turn allows them to execute even more inventive moves and exaggerated skillshots. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,34,30,4,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,915,120,43,35,"General, Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",,M,"#37 Best PC Game of 2011
#33 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
#29 Most Shared PC Game of 2011"
nightmare-reaper,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/nightmare-reaper,Blazing Bit Games,Blazing Bit Games,28-Mar-22,,Explore the cursed depths of a nightmare while finding powerful weapons and improving your abilities in this retro first person shooter that breaches the wall between the classics and modern sensibilities.,82,generally favorable reviews,11,11,0,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,12,2,0,0,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,,#62 Best PC Game of 2022
borderlands-2-mr-torgues-campaign-of-carnage,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/borderlands-2-mr-torgues-campaign-of-carnage,2K Games,Gearbox Software,20-Nov-12,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Delve into Mr. Torgue¡¯s Campaign of Carnage and see if you have what it takes to become champion of this brand new storyline in Borderlands 2. Fight for the Big Loot against some of the baddest baddies in Pandora, including hordes of Biker Bandits. Also, take special quests from Tiny Tina, Moxxi and others for extra rewards. And don¡¯t forget to bring your friends -- those higher levels get very tough. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,8,7,1,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,100,7,5,0,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",,M,#35 Best PC Game of 2012
desktop-dungeons,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/desktop-dungeons,QCF Design,QCF Design,17-Oct-10,iPhone/iPad,"Desktop Dungeons is a quick-play roguelike puzzle game that gives you roughly 10 minutes of dungeon-crawling action per serving. It straddles the casual and hardcore boundary in that, while you might die frequently because the game is tricky and unforgiving, it¡¯s so approachable and quick to get into that you keep wanting just one more. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,12,9,3,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,71,14,0,1,"General, Role-Playing, General, Roguelike",No Online Multiplayer,,"#29 Best PC Game of 2010
#90 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#59 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
fallout-new-vegas---old-world-blues,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fallout-new-vegas---old-world-blues,Bethesda Softworks,Obsidian Entertainment,19-Jul-11,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","In Old World Blues, releasing in June, you will discover how some of the Mojave¡¯s mutated monsters came to be when you unwittingly become a lab rat in a science experiment gone awry. You¡¯ll need to scour the Pre-War research centers of the Big Empty in search of technology to turn the tables on your kidnappers or join forces with them against an even greater threat. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,17,14,3,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,256,30,11,6,"Role-Playing, First-Person, First-Person, Western-Style",,M,"#38 Best PC Game of 2011
#89 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011"
crusader-kings-ii,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/crusader-kings-ii,Paradox Interactive,Paradox Development Studio,14-Feb-12,,"In Crusader Kings II, you will get to control one of the great Christian dynasties of the West, attempt to conquer all of Europe, and liberate the Holy Land.",82,generally favorable reviews,31,27,4,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,996,199,17,17,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, General, Historic",,T,"#36 Best PC Game of 2012
#31 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
tainted-grail-conquest,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/tainted-grail-conquest,"Awaken Realms Digital , Awaken Realms","Awaken Realms Digital, Awaken Realms",27-May-21,"Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Avalon is dying. King Arthur is long gone, and Knights of the Round Table are in disarray. Guardian Menhirs, the only thing that makes it possible for humans to survive in this remote land, are going dark. Your village chose its best and brightest and sent them on an epic quest to reach Kamelot, find the Grail, and save the land.

You were not among them.

They've never returned, and now it's your turn to lead a band of unlikely heroes, the only ones this land can still provide. These ordinary people set off far too late, under-equipped for the task ahead, and with little hope of success.

Tainted Grail is a dark fantasy open-world RPG with fresh turn-based exploration and combat. It is based around deep, immersive story from one of the best and most innovative board games (biggest Kickstarter project of 2018!), but introduces a whole new experience crafted directly for PC. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,10,9,1,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,31,7,4,1,"Role-Playing, Strategy, Turn-Based, Action RPG, Card Battle",No Online Multiplayer,,#56 Best PC Game of 2021
mvp-baseball-2004,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/mvp-baseball-2004,EA Sports,EA Sports,9-Mar-04,PlayStation 2,"Step up to the plate with MVP Baseball 2004. The fundamentals of hitting, pitching, fielding, and base running have been reproduced like never before to give you complete control over every aspect of the game. From swinging for the fences or protecting the plate when you have a two-strike count, the all-new batting model provides unprecedented command of each type of swing in every situation. With great gameplay and many additional features such as Pitching Challenge and Dynasty Mode, MVP Baseball 2004 wins the pennant as the most innovative and realistic baseball experience ever created. Groundbreaking Hitting Control: From hitting to the opposite field to pulling the ball down the line to swinging for the fences, every swing type is included. You Control the Field: Leap over the wall and rob home runs, hook slide to avoid tags, and take out the catcher at home with all-new player control. Pick Your Park: With all-new crowd chants, the addition of classic stadiums, and new lighting to signify various start times for your biggest games, MVP Baseball 2004 puts you in the best seat in the house. Your Dynasty Begins Now: Take full control of your franchise on all the levels -- from the minors to the pros. Play, sim, or manage each game all the way to the World Series. Swing for the Fences Online: Go yard against players across the country in one-on-one or Tournament games, while talking up your game with EA SPORTS? Talk [Electronic Arts] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,13,11,2,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,16,4,0,1,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Baseball, Sim, Sim",12,E,#32 Best PC Game of 2004
europa-1400-the-guild,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/europa-1400-the-guild,JoWooD Entertainment AG,4Head Studios,18-Nov-02,,"It's the year 1400. Europe sees the dawn of the ""golden age of the new departures and the free spirit"" - the late Middle Ages. Under the rule of the bourgeoisie and businessmen, more and more towns are emerging from the clutches of the aristocracy and are achieving independence, power and wealth. New businesses are flourishing, bringing financial strength and political influence to a growing economy. However, life in the narrow, overpopulated alleyways and streets of the towns also has its downsides: epidemics and diseases are spreading, and thieves and highwaymen lie in wait to get their piece of the wealth. Now you can try your hand in these exciting times of change. Will you head down the path of an honest craftsman or a dubious priest? [JoWood] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,14,11,3,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,36,7,0,1,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, General, Historic",18,T,"#38 Best PC Game of 2002
#62 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002"
battle-realms,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/battle-realms,Crave,Liquid Entertainment,7-Nov-01,,"A fantasy RTS combining a unique Living Resource System with a detailed combat model. After seven years of exile, Kenji returns to his war-torn homeland. Will he rise above his bitterness and liberate the land under the Dragon Clan flag, or will he give in to his darker side and conquer it as his father's Serpent Clan did so many years ago? Regardless of Kenji's choice, his actions will force him into conflict with the sinister Lotus Clan, the noble Wolf Clan and a mysterious foe from the past. [Ubi Soft] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,16,12,4,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,82,21,0,1,"Strategy, Real-Time, Fantasy, General, Fantasy, Command",8,T,"#37 Best PC Game of 2001
#31 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2001"
warlords-battlecry,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/warlords-battlecry,SSI,Strategic Studies Group,9-Jul-00,,Prepare to enter the next generation of RTS. You'll develop a hero to lead your forces into battle. Share your abilities and spells with surrounding members of your army. And develop your hero as you expand your empire. Because what's the fun of winning a battle if you don't know who to carry off on your shoulders? [Mattel Interactive] Collapse,82,generally favorable reviews,19,18,1,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,23,4,0,1,"Strategy, General, General",16,T,"#36 Best PC Game of 2000
#58 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000"
citizen-sleeper,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/citizen-sleeper,Fellow Traveller,Jump Over The Age,5-May-22,"Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","
Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of Tabletop RPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.
LIFE ON ERLIN'S EYE
An abandoned station on the edge of a system in crisis. Run down, chaotic, unruly, and alive¡ªit was founded by idealists in the shadow of a corporate collapse. Now it is held together by anarchic alliances, ramshackle factions and a shared desire to be free from the gravity of corporate control.

DO THE WORK. GET PAID. SURVIVE.
Every cycle you get up and choose what to do with your time. Toil in the yards, or take a bar shift. Search the markets for rare components or grab some street food. Make or break alliances, uncover truths and escape those that hunt you. Learn to survive and ultimately thrive, one cycle at a time.

TURN UP FOR YOUR FRIENDS
The station plays host to characters from all walks of life, trying to eke out an existence among the stars. Salvagers, engineers, hackers, bartenders, street-food vendors, each has a history which brought them here. You choose which of them you wish to help, and together you will shape your future.

ACCESS THEIR SECRETS
Hack into the station¡¯s cloud to access decades of digital data, uncover new areas and unlock secrets. This is your unique power, and with it you can change your future. Corporate secrets, rogue AIs and troves of lost data await those willing to dive into the depths of the station¡¯s networks.

YOU WERE MADE TO DIE
Essen-Arp: to them you are just property, one more asset in a portfolio that stretches across the stars. You are the product of an abusive system, in a universe where humanity¡¯s expansion is marked by exploitation and extraction. Escape the makers of your decaying body, and chart your own path in a richly imagined, deeply relevant sci-fi world which explores ideas of precarity, personhood and freedom. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,17,16,1,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,34,8,1,1,"Role-Playing, Action Adventure, General, Western-Style",No Online Multiplayer,,#63 Best PC Game of 2022
sam-max-episode-201-ice-station-santa,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sam-max-episode-201-ice-station-santa,"Telltale Games , GameTap",Telltale Games,8-Nov-07,iPhone/iPad,"He's the most powerful opponent they've ever faced, an ancient being of myth ¨C Santa Claus! With Christmas presents on the attack and carols of gunshots, Sam & Max must storm the North Pole to bring down a less-than-jolly foe. Can our heroes save the world's children from a holiday tainted by tears, turmoil, and Torture-Me-Elmer? Find out in the Season Two premiere, Ice Station Santa! [GameTap] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,32,29,3,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,21,3,0,0,"Adventure, General, 3D, Point-and-Click, Third-Person",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#34 Best PC Game of 2007
#77 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
technobabylon,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/technobabylon,Wadjet Eye Games,Technocrat,21-May-15,iPhone/iPad,"Technobabylon takes place in a dystopian cyberpunk future where genetic engineering is the norm, the addictive Trance has replaced almost any need for human interaction, and an omnipresent AI named Central powers the city. Its all-seeing CEL police force keeps tabs on everyone... including three people who are about to meet their maker. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,26,24,2,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,80,11,4,1,"Adventure, General, Point-and-Click",,,#41 Best PC Game of 2015
world-of-warcraft-mists-of-pandaria,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/world-of-warcraft-mists-of-pandaria,Blizzard Entertainment,Blizzard Entertainment,25-Sep-12,,"World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria is the latest expansion set for WoW, set on the new continent of Pandaria. Unlock The Mysteries of Pandaria. You've stopped Deathwing's destructive rampage and saved the dragonflights from their extinction. Now you you're tasked with unlocking the mysteries of the lost continent and discovering the dark secrets of Pandaria's past. Explore ancient kingdoms hidden since before the Sundering, plunder vast treasures from the depths of the forgotten vaults, and prepare to defend Pandaria from the shadow of a long buried evil - before it's too late. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,42,38,4,0,5.8,mixed or average reviews,1711,156,38,228,"Fantasy, Role-Playing, Miscellaneous, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Board / Card Game, Fantasy",,T,"#37 Best PC Game of 2012
#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#62 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
filament,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/filament,Kasedo Games,Beard Envy,23-Apr-20,Switch,"An abandoned spaceship, missing crew and a lone mysterious voice. Solve challenging puzzles and uncover what really happened to the crew of The Alabaster.",82,generally favorable reviews,11,9,2,0,6.1,mixed or average reviews,13,3,1,1,"Adventure, Puzzle, Action, General",No Online Multiplayer,,#47 Best PC Game of 2020
fifa-15,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fifa-15,Electronic Arts,EA Sports,23-Sep-14,"3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One","New to this year's installment, players have memories and will show emotion based on the context of the match. With over 600 new emotional reactions, players now respond to pivotal moments on the pitch ¨C bad tackles, missed chances, epic goals - as they would in real life. Refined commentary highlights unique fan reactions, while chants and behaviors will be relevant to country or even your club. New bench reactions, side line character animations, 10-man goal celebrations, and more will strive to keep you engaged in the story of the match. Your teammates and opponents now recognize what¡¯s happening in the match and will adjust their tactics just like real players. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,9,8,1,0,4.5,generally unfavorable reviews,457,20,16,83,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Sim",,E,"#41 Best PC Game of 2014
#49 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#59 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
recettear-an-item-shops-tale,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/recettear-an-item-shops-tale,Carpe Fulgur,EasyGameStation,10-Sep-10,,"Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy ""companion"", won't take no for an answer! As Recette, you have to decide how you'll get your stock - either through playing the markets in town or going out into the wild with an adventuring friend and thrashing beasts until they give up the goodies - how much to sell things for, what the shop should look like, and how to best go about getting the money Tear needs to pay off the loan. If you can't come up with the money... well, hope you like living in a cardboard box. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,12,10,2,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,187,30,14,2,"Simulation, Miscellaneous, Virtual Life, Virtual, Virtual Life",No Online Multiplayer,,"#30 Best PC Game of 2010
#46 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
#95 Most Shared PC Game of 2010"
forza-motorsport-7,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/forza-motorsport-7,Microsoft Game Studios,Turn 10,3-Oct-17,Xbox One,"Experience the thrill of motorsport at the limit. Enjoy graphics at 60fps and native 4K resolution in HDR. Collect and race more than 700 cars, including the largest collection of Ferraris, Porsches, and Lamborghinis ever. Challenge yourself across 30 famous destinations and 200 ribbons, where race conditions change every time you return to the track. [Microsoft] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,17,13,4,0,5,mixed or average reviews,297,24,14,45,"Racing, Simulation, Automobile",24,E,"#51 Best PC Game of 2017
#44 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#95 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
ether-one,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/ether-one,White Paper Games,White Paper Games,25-Mar-14,PlayStation 4,"Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace. There is also a deeper, more adventurous path in which you can complete complex puzzles to restore life changing events of the patients history in order to help the validation of their life. The choice is left to you. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,20,16,4,0,6.5,mixed or average reviews,53,2,1,5,"General, Adventure, General, 3D, First-Person",No Online Multiplayer,E10+,#42 Best PC Game of 2014
cult-of-the-lamb,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/cult-of-the-lamb,Devolver Digital,Massive Monster,11-Aug-22,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult. BUILD YOUR FLOCK. Collect and use resources to build new structures, perform dark rituals to appease the gods, and give sermons to reinforce the faith of your flock. DESTROY THE NON-BELIEVERS. Explore a sprawling, randomly generated world, fight off hordes of enemies and defeat rival cult leaders in order to absorb their power and assert your cult's dominance. SPREAD YOUR WORD. Train your flock and embark on a quest to explore and discover the secrets of five mysterious regions. Cleanse the non-believers, spread enlightenment and perform mystical rituals on the journey to become the mighty lamb god. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,88,78,9,1,7.8,generally favorable reviews,156,48,7,10,"Action Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#64 Best PC Game of 2022
#35 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022"
the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter,The Astronauts,The Astronauts,25-Sep-14,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One",The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery focused on exploration and discovery. As occult-minded private detective Paul Prospero communicates with the dead to discover the fate of a missing boy and the mystery behind a dark ancient force inhabiting Red Creek Valley.,82,generally favorable reviews,66,56,10,0,7.9,generally favorable reviews,845,103,65,21,"Miscellaneous, Adventure, General, 3D, First-Person",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#43 Best PC Game of 2014
#32 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#40 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
flight-simulator-x-acceleration,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/flight-simulator-x-acceleration,Microsoft Game Studios,Microsoft Game Studios,23-Oct-07,,"The Flight Simulator X Acceleration Expansion Pack delivers an all new thrilling multiplayer race mode, new action-packed missions, and even more new content! Challenge friends in the new racing mode, or test your flight skills in the 20 new missions like being a NASA test pilot, performing search and rescue on an ocean liner, or navigating a whiteout blizzard in the backcountry. Also included are six new scenery maps including the famed Red Bull Air Race courses, and three new planes such as the F/A-18A Hornet, EH-101 Helicopter and P-51D Mustang. [Microsoft] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,15,12,3,0,7.5,generally favorable reviews,30,5,0,1,"Simulation, Flight, Modern Jet, Combat, Civilian",,E10+,"#35 Best PC Game of 2007
#42 Most Shared PC Game of 2007"
blood-1997,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/blood-1997,GT Interactive,Monolith Productions,7-Mar-97,,"You'll battle cultists, gargoyles, zombies, hellhounds, and an unholy host of other terrors in your quest to stop Tchernobog. You must not only defeat the Cabal--you must scour its dread name from human memory. If that means eradicating everyone and everything the Cabal has ever tainted, so be it. Of course, you'll first have to make your way through fortresses, castles, mines, mansions, and estates guarded and kept by Tchernobog's malevolent servants. Fortunately, it is wits that make the hero, and although you're in serious danger of losing yours, you've got enough left to improvise some pretty effective tools of destruction. Aerosol hairspray can be frightening enough on its own, but apply it to a lighter flame and you've got an instant flamethrower (kids, don't try this at home!). Likewise, a flare gun can brighten your prospects considerably against even the grimmest odds, which is to say nothing for shotguns, Tommy guns, and dynamite. Who knows, you may even find that there are some spirits on your side when you find yourself clutching a voodoo doll. [Monolith] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,7,5,2,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,158,26,0,0,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Modern, Arcade",2,M,"#10 Best PC Game of 1997
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 1997
#4 Most Shared PC Game of 1997"
duelyst,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/duelyst,Counterplay Games,Counterplay Games,3-May-16,,"Duelyst is a tactical turn-based strategy game with a heavy focus on ranked competitive play, brought to you by veteran developers and creators from Diablo III, Rogue Legacy and the Ratchet & Clank series.
The world of Duelyst has an expansive identity and mythology, with gorgeous landscapes filled with rich, complex characters, untold stories and unraveled histories. The focus is on squad-based combat on a tactical map with fast-paced multiplayer 1v1 battles where victory comes from defeating your opponent's General. At launch, there will be five unique factions with a roster of 100+ battle units and spells. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,14,12,2,0,7.7,generally favorable reviews,61,9,1,4,"Fantasy, Strategy, Turn-Based, General",,,#55 Best PC Game of 2016
command-conquer-red-alert-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/command-conquer-red-alert-3,Electronic Arts,EA LA,28-Oct-08,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Red Alert 3 breaks new ground in the RTS genre, featuring a fully co-operative campaign while bringing back the series¡¯ light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay. In Red Alert 3, the desperate leadership of a doomed Soviet Union travels back in time to change history and restore the glory of Mother Russia. The time travel mission goes awry, creating an alternate timeline where technology has followed an entirely different evolution, a new superpower has been thrust on to the world stage, and World War III is raging. The Empire of the Rising Sun has risen in the East, making World War III a three-way struggle between the Soviets, the Allies, and the Empire with armies fielding wacky and wonderful weapons and technologies like Tesla coils, heavily armed War Blimps, teleportation, armored bears, intelligent dolphins, floating island fortresses, and transforming tanks. Red Alert 3 asks the question ""What If?"" What if every bizarre research project and technology experiment for the last 70 years had actually borne fruit? What if the Philadelphia Experiment, time travel theory, teleportation, invisibility, Tesla technology, and a hundred other intriguing research projects had all paid off and gone mainstream? What if the Soviet Union survived and thrived; what would it look like 10 years in the future? What if the Japanese Empire had never fallen and instead became the ultimate high-tech military superpower? The end result is an imaginative and playful vision of an alternate future filled with possibility. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,55,48,7,0,6.9,mixed or average reviews,590,52,37,55,"Strategy, Real-Time, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, General",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#26 Best PC Game of 2008
#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#11 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
the-walking-dead-episode-1---a-new-day,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-walking-dead-episode-1---a-new-day,Telltale Games,Telltale Games,24-Apr-12,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Episode one of a five-part game series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman¡¯s award-winning series. Play as Lee Everett, the convicted criminal who has been given a second chance at life in a world devastated by the undead. Experience events, meet people and visit locations that foreshadow the story of Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes. A honed game experience in which actions, choices and decisions you make will affect how your story plays out across the entire series. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,40,33,7,0,8.2,generally favorable reviews,850,116,25,22,"Action, Miscellaneous, Adventure, General, Compilation, Point-and-Click",,M,"#38 Best PC Game of 2012
#40 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
#53 Most Shared PC Game of 2012"
links-2003,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/links-2003,Microsoft Game Studios,Microsoft Game Studios,16-Sep-02,,"The newest version of the best-selling golf simulator of all-time features improved graphics, six brand-new championship courses, high-resolution 3D characters, a Dynamic Camera that lets you to see your shot from different perspectives, and improved putting with a new 3D Green Analyzer. Links 2003 also brings improvements to the powerful Arnold Palmer Course Designer - the same 3D course architecture tool used by the Links team to create course graphics in stunning photorealistic detail. [Microsoft] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,13,10,3,0,6.9,mixed or average reviews,7,1,0,1,"Sports, Traditional, Individual, Golf, Sim, Sim",,E,#39 Best PC Game of 2002
earth-beyond,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/earth-beyond,Electronic Arts,Westwood Studios,2-Sep-02,,"Welcome to Earth & Beyond, the first online role-playing galaxy. It's your turn to pilot your own starship, adventure in a massive galaxy, and take part in a thriving community. Alien encounters, fierce combat, cutthroat commerce, new discoveries, perilous quests, strategic alliances, diplomatic backstabbing, and epic wars await you and the friends you meet online. Earth & Beyond allows you to build your character and career in three distinct ways: exploration, trade and combat. The game is designed around these three activities, and each race, profession, skill, starship and item affects how well you excel in these core activities. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,24,19,5,0,7.1,mixed or average reviews,16,3,2,1,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi",,T,"#40 Best PC Game of 2002
#80 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002"
syberia,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/syberia,The Adventure Company,Microids,1-Sep-02,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Switch, Xbox 360","Syberia is a pure adventure game, where the player will discover a magical world of automatons and meet amazing and intriguing characters in 4 mysterious and incredibly beautiful, realistic and detailed European environments. Syberia is a 3rd person perspective single-player, adventure game using unequalled graphics with 3D characters, with a rich and evolving storyline and a cast of very intriguing and interesting characters. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,26,22,3,1,8.5,generally favorable reviews,375,32,8,4,"Adventure, 3D, Fantasy, Third-Person, Fantasy",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#41 Best PC Game of 2002
#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002"
virtual-pool-3,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/virtual-pool-3,Interplay,Celeris,14-Nov-00,,Features the "Black Widow" Jeanette Lee and an improved single-player mode.,82,generally favorable reviews,13,10,3,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,14,4,0,0,"Sports, Miscellaneous, Parlor, Individual, Billiards, Billiards",14,E,"#37 Best PC Game of 2000
#67 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000"
the-sims-livin-large,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-sims-livin-large,EA Games,Maxis,27-Aug-00,,"The official expansion pack for The Sims lets you take your Sims to new extremes. Help your Sims deal with everything from roach infestations to alien abductions. Give them the opportunity to become rock stars, talk show hosts, even UFO investigators, with five new career options. [Electronic Arts]",82,generally favorable reviews,23,22,1,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,27,3,0,0,"Simulation, Miscellaneous, Virtual Life, Virtual, Virtual Life",1,T,"#38 Best PC Game of 2000
#80 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
#60 Most Shared PC Game of 2000"
dcs-black-shark,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dcs-black-shark,Take-Two Interactive,Eagle Dynamics,13-Apr-09,,"DCS: Black Shark is a PC game of the Russian Ka-50 attack helicopter and is the first title in a new Eagle Dynamics and The Fighter Collection simulation series: Digital Combat Simulator (DCS). Following Eagle Dynamics' tradition of excellence, ""DCS: Black Shark"" will bring an even more realistic simulation experience than its predecessor ""Flaming Cliffs"". DCS: Black Shark will offer an unprecedented level of realism in regards to flight dynamics, instruments modeling, avionics systems, and weapon systems. The artificial Intelligence of ground vehicles and helicopters has been improved dramatically as well as weapon modeling. A new Mission Editor includes a powerful electronic mapping system that allows user to easily create missions and campaigns. A new campaign system allows the front line of the battlefield to move back and fourth according to your mission success or failure. [Eagle Dynamics] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,12,9,3,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,62,6,0,2,"Simulation, Flight, Helicopter, Helicopter, Civilian",,T,"#27 Best PC Game of 2009
#63 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
kings-bounty-armored-princess,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/kings-bounty-armored-princess,"ValuSoft , 1C Entertainment",Katauri Interactive,19-Nov-09,,"King's Bounty: Armored Princess is a sequel to the critically acclaimed King's Bounty: The Legend. Players take on the role of Princess Amelie who travels around the world of Teana and searches for the renowned knight, and her mentor, Bill Gilbert. This new world of King's Bounty: Armored Princess is full of mysteries and dangers. The new character, the Princess, will encounter horrible creatures, huge monstrous bosses and a new race, the bloodthirsty Lizards. As in the multi-award winning game on which this sequel is based, the player has many options to resist these new enemies. Various new skills and characteristics of Amelie as well as her chance to fly will help her overcome the hordes attacking the kingdom. The Princess is also accompanied by a Domestic Dragon, at the very beginning small and amusing, but its abilities develop steadily until it becomes an incredible ally. He will do his best to protect the Princess during the battles, starting with easy blows and treasure hunting and finishing with battle rage and volcano summoning. [1C Company] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,25,23,2,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,264,21,7,1,"Role-Playing, Strategy, Turn-Based, General, General",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#28 Best PC Game of 2009
#73 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
#29 Most Shared PC Game of 2009"
circuit-superstars,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/circuit-superstars,Square Enix,Original Fire Games,12-Oct-21,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","FEEL the rubber bite into the road as you pass the start/finish line and dive, brakes squealing, into the first corner! Circuit Superstars is a top-down racer built by racing fans, for racing fans.",82,generally favorable reviews,7,6,1,0,5.9,mixed or average reviews,10,3,0,3,"Racing, Arcade, Automobile",,E,#57 Best PC Game of 2021
monster-hunter-stories-2-wings-of-ruin,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/monster-hunter-stories-2-wings-of-ruin,Capcom,Capcom,9-Jul-21,Switch,"Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin offers both RPG and Monster Hunter fans a unique new experience with a rich storyline featuring charming characters, challenging quests and friendly encounters with familiar monsters from the Monster Hunter series. Assuming the role of a young Monster Rider who can use a Kinship Stone to form strong bonds with monsters, players can gain experience and improve their skills to form deeper connections with these wonderful creatures. When ready, players can embark on memorable adventures filled with dramatic events and heartwarming friendships as the epic tale unfolds. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,22,22,0,0,4.7,generally unfavorable reviews,57,7,3,0,"Role-Playing, Japanese-Style",,E10+,#58 Best PC Game of 2021
chicken-police---paint-it-red!,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/chicken-police---paint-it-red!,The Wild Gentlemen,The Wild Gentlemen,5-Nov-20,"iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One","Sonny Featherland and Marty MacChicken were once legendary detective partners in Clawville PD. Predatory division, nicknamed as the Chicken Police. But that was a decade ago and time had passed them by... Sonny is a semi-alcoholic wreck of a bird on paid leave, while Marty still hides behind the facade of a star-detective.

On the night of New Year's Eve, a mysterious woman visits Sonny with an errand which goes back to a dark corner of his past. Now, Sonny and Marty are back together again on a case stranger than anything they've ever encountered before!

Chicken Police is an ""Orwellesque Buddycop Noir Adventure"", with a carefully crafted world, a gritty, dark story, and absurd humor. The game mixes elements of story-rich adventures with visual novel style dialogue-heavy storytelling, complete with a complex interrogation system, detective gameplay, and an ever-changing city. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,13,12,1,0,7.8,generally favorable reviews,42,14,3,5,"Adventure, Visual Novel",No Online Multiplayer,M,#48 Best PC Game of 2020
age-of-wonders-iii---golden-realms,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/age-of-wonders-iii---golden-realms,Triumph Studios,Triumph Studios,18-Sep-14,,"Golden Realms greatly expands Age of Wonders III¡¯s empire building mechanics and introduces new content. These new features are used in random maps, new scenarios and a new story campaign, where Halfling survivors settle in a distant land filled with danger and treasures never seen before.",82,generally favorable reviews,8,6,2,0,8.7,generally favorable reviews,108,10,0,1,"Fantasy, Strategy, Turn-Based, General",,,#44 Best PC Game of 2014
warhammer-vermintide-2,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/warhammer-vermintide-2,"Fatshark AB , Fatshark","Fatshark AB, Fatshark",8-Mar-18,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One",The sequel to the critically acclaimed Vermintide is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now!,82,generally favorable reviews,54,51,3,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,327,54,20,27,"Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade",4,,"#44 Best PC Game of 2018
#34 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
#68 Most Shared PC Game of 2018"
gears-5,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/gears-5,"Microsoft Game Studios , Xbox Game Studios",The Coalition,10-Sep-19,"Xbox One, Xbox Series X","Sera is crumbling, your enemies uniting. Humanity¡¯s reliance on technology has become their downfall and enemies are uniting to wipe out all survivors. As Kait, journey back to uncover the origins of the Locust, and fight with your squad to protect what¡¯s left.",82,generally favorable reviews,24,18,6,0,6.9,mixed or average reviews,833,134,42,57,"Action, Shooter, Third-Person, Arcade",10,M,"#45 Best PC Game of 2019
#21 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019"
strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-people-episode-5-8-bit-is-enough,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-people-episode-5-8-bit-is-enough,Telltale Games,Telltale Games,15-Dec-08,,"Trogdor must be stopped! The beefy-armed dragon of legend has broken free from his arcade cabinet and is burninating the land. With classic 8-bit games leaking into the real world and Strong Badia a fiery mess, only Strong Bad can take back the night and conquer this scorching menace once and for all. Does anybody know how to kill a dragon? [TellTale Games] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,18,14,3,1,7.2,mixed or average reviews,29,2,0,1,"Miscellaneous, Adventure, General, Compilation",,E10+,#27 Best PC Game of 2008
prince-of-persia,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/prince-of-persia,Ubisoft,Ubisoft Montreal,9-Dec-08,"3DS, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Set in a land rooted in ancient Persian mythology, the Prince finds himself caught in an epic battle between the primal forces of light and darkness: the God of Light, Ormazd versus his brother Ahriman, the destructive God of Darkness. The Prince arrives just in time to witness the destruction of the legendary Tree of Life - an act which threatens to plunge the entire world into eternal darkness. Manifested in the form of the Corruption, a dark substance that physically contaminates the land and the skies, the Prince must partner with Elika, a deadly companion, to heal the world from the evil Corruption. [Ubisoft] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,25,22,2,1,7.3,mixed or average reviews,511,32,26,23,"Action Adventure, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#28 Best PC Game of 2008
#27 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2008"
wargroove,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/wargroove,Chucklefish,Chucklefish,1-Feb-19,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players. Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools.",82,generally favorable reviews,21,18,3,0,6,mixed or average reviews,62,4,4,5,"General, Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactics",4,E10+,"#46 Best PC Game of 2019
#79 Most Shared PC Game of 2019"
joint-operations-typhoon-rising,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/joint-operations-typhoon-rising,NovaLogic,NovaLogic,15-Jun-04,,"Set in Indonesia in the near future, Joint Operations takes the player to a country on the verge of disintegration. Regional independence movements have acquired advanced weaponry as the nation's military splits into competing factions. Escalating violence threatens innocent civilians and Western economic interests. [NovaLogic] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,30,24,6,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,55,27,2,0,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Tactical, Modern, Modern",64,T,"#33 Best PC Game of 2004
#37 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004"
sakuna-of-rice-and-ruin,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sakuna-of-rice-and-ruin,XSEED Games,Edelweiss,10-Nov-20,"PlayStation 4, Switch","
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is the forthcoming title from Edelweiss.

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin combines side-scrolling action with deep crafting and farming simulation. Players take on the role of Sakuna, a spoiled harvest goddess banished to a dangerous island with a group of outcast humans. As she explores the beautiful, forbidding environments of the island, she will also find a home in a mountain village, proving herself worthy of her title by harvesting rice and bettering the lives of humans. In addition to being a fresh take on Japanese mythology and a love letter to action games, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is an ode to rice and an engrossing simulation of the craft behind the agriculture. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,11,9,2,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,36,4,3,4,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",No Online Multiplayer,T,#49 Best PC Game of 2020
xpand-rally,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/xpand-rally,TopWare Interactive,Techland,20-Apr-06,,"Xpand Rally is a breathtaking game that gives you the true to life experience of driving powerful rally cars amidst photorealistic sceneries. Realistic weather effects, rolling hills, and animated scenery all add to game's visual perfection. Xpand Rally also features highly detailed models of modern rally cars and handling physics developed with the help of rally sport professionals which further enhance the realism of driving experience. Xpand Rally combines the best elements of Rally and Rally Cross racing in one unique gaming experience. The game offers a career mode based on time trials during both: individual races and World Championship Series which will satisfy traditional Rally fans. The Rally Cross fans won't be disappointed either - they can challenge several opponents in head to head racing during competitions based on real and fictitious race events. Xpand Rally, as the only title on the market, brings the economy factor into a rally game. The player starts with a junk car and competes in races to earn money and acquire upgrades, repair damage, tweak performance and pay the race entry fees. [Techland] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,7,7,0,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,44,13,0,4,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, Rally / Offroad, Rally / Offroad, Automobile",14,E,"#28 Best PC Game of 2006
#63 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#48 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
prey,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/prey,Bethesda Softworks,Arkane Studios,5-May-17,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","You awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject in an experiment meant to change humanity forever ¨C but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted. As you delve into the dark secrets of Talos I and your own past, you have to survive using the tools found on the station, your wits, weapons, and mind-bending abilities. [Bethesda Softworks] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,38,35,2,1,8.3,generally favorable reviews,1619,227,61,31,"General, Action, Role-Playing, Shooter, Action RPG, First-Person, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#52 Best PC Game of 2017
#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2017"
dark-souls-ii-crown-of-the-sunken-king,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dark-souls-ii-crown-of-the-sunken-king,Bandai Namco Games,Namco Bandai Games,22-Jul-14,"PlayStation 3, Xbox 360","Embark on a journey to reclaim a crown that Drangleic's King Vendrick once owned. This perilous quest will lead you through an entirely different world within the Dark Souls II universe, where stepped pyramids span a vast underground cavern. It is said that one of the ancient crowns lay buried deep within these dark caverns; but surely such a valued item cannot sit unguarded. Explore in search of a crown that holds the strength of lords from times long past. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,19,17,2,0,7.4,mixed or average reviews,209,10,8,4,"Role-Playing, Action RPG",,T,#45 Best PC Game of 2014
resident-evil-hd-remaster,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/resident-evil-hd-remaster,Capcom,Capcom,20-Jan-15,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One",In 1998 a special forces team was sent to investigate some bizarre murders on the outskirts of Raccoon City. Upon arrival they were attacked by a pack of blood-thirsty dogs and were forced to take cover in a nearby mansion. But the scent of death hung heavy in the air. Supplies were scarce as they struggled to stay alive. Collapse,82,generally favorable reviews,29,24,5,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,579,55,16,4,"Action Adventure, Horror, Survival",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#42 Best PC Game of 2015
#46 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015"
loop-hero,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/loop-hero,Devolver Digital,Four Quarters,4-Mar-21,Switch,"The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.",82,generally favorable reviews,58,52,6,0,8,generally favorable reviews,171,28,9,8,"Role-Playing, General",No Online Multiplayer,,"#59 Best PC Game of 2021
#48 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021"
celtic-kings-rage-of-war,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/celtic-kings-rage-of-war,Strategy First,"Haemimont, Haemimont Games",21-Aug-02,,"Both RTS and Role-Playing gamers will enjoy the experience of becoming the young Warrior Larax, who after losing his beloved one, has given himself to the goddess of war, Kathubodua. In strategic mode, you play against computer opponents or other players on the Internet exercising your strategic and tactical skills to achieve objective victory. You train and command many units, hire and develop heroes, acquire powerful artefacts and conquer strongholds and villages. Launch large-scale military campaigns against your foes to bring them to their knees. The game-play in this mode is similar to the traditional RTS gameplay. In adventure mode, you control a party of heroes and explore the world as the struggle between Caesar and the Gaul chieftain evolves. Which side you will support? Will you betray your allies of yesterday? Will you follow the mysterious druids as they request your assistance? Command strongholds and large armies; take risky missions behind the enemy lines. Find powerful artefacts to support you. [Strategy First] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,11,8,3,0,7.3,mixed or average reviews,23,6,0,2,"Strategy, Real-Time, Historic, General, Historic",18,E,"#42 Best PC Game of 2002
#66 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
#48 Most Shared PC Game of 2002"
b-17-flying-fortress-the-mighty-8th!,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/b-17-flying-fortress-the-mighty-8th!,"Atari , MicroProse",Wayward Simulations,13-Dec-00,,"Feel the power of really flying a B-17! See what it was like to be part of the 10-man crew on dangerous bombing missions over occupied Europe. Outstanding graphics, animations, and sounds realistically recreate every aspect of the strategic air war in WWII. [Hasbro Interactive]",82,generally favorable reviews,14,13,1,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,13,4,0,0,"Simulation, Flight, WWII, WWII, Combat",No Online Multiplayer,T,"#39 Best PC Game of 2000
#63 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000"
everquest-the-scars-of-velious,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/everquest-the-scars-of-velious,Sony Online Entertainment,Sony Online Entertainment,4-Dec-00,,Do you dare explore the lost continent of Velious? Here you will find some of the most dangerous and elusive creatures to ever roam the lands of Norrath. Challenge your resolve and adventuring skills as you set foot on the icy wastes and explore a land locked in turmoil and conflict. [Sony],82,generally favorable reviews,9,6,3,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,9,2,0,0,"Role-Playing, Massively Multiplayer Online, Massively Multiplayer, Fantasy, Fantasy",,T,"#40 Best PC Game of 2000
#85 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000"
metro-last-light,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/metro-last-light,Deep Silver,4A Games,13-May-13,"PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360","The year is 2034. Beneath the rubble of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of our species are besieged by deadly threats. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above. But rather than stand united, the station-cities of the Metro are engaged in a struggle for the ultimate power, a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6. A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever. As Artyom, burdened by guilt but driven by hope, you hold the key to our survival ¨C the last light in our darkest hour. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,71,60,11,0,8.5,generally favorable reviews,3331,409,74,41,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Arcade",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#42 Best PC Game of 2013
#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
#23 Most Shared PC Game of 2013"
rising-storm,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rising-storm,Tripwire Interactive,Antimatter Games,30-May-13,,"Rising Storm is the next game in the Red Orchestra franchise. You know the gameplay, features and realistic audio and graphics of RO2 - Rising Storm will take this to the Pacific Theater, adding even more features, new levels, new weapons and new factions. The game allows the player to fight across iconic locations from the famous island-hopping campaigns in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945, as the US Army and Marine Corps fight it out with the Imperial Japanese army and Special Naval Landing Forces. Players experience beach assaults, jungle fighting, close quarters night fighting and more across Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Saipan, among other iconic battles. The player is able to take the part of either side ¨C American or Japanese ¨C battling it out online in multiplayer on up to 64-player servers. Rising Storm also introduces an entirely new type of gameplay to the franchise - asymmetrical warfare. The American¡¯s have the apparent advantage in firepower with their fast firing semi-automatic rifles, fully automatic weapons, and devastating flamethrower. The Japanese balance this out with gameplay elements that model their raw courage, ferocity, and cunning use of equipment. Their knee mortars allow them to rain indirect fire down on their enemies from anywhere in the map. Grenades can be planted and turned into booby-traps for unwary GIs. The Japanese put very high store on close-quarter combat, with a bayonet on almost every weapon ¨C even machine guns and SMGs. Their banzai charge suppresses the enemy making it difficult for them to return fire and gives them an opportunity to close in to use bayonets and katanas on their opponents. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,21,20,1,0,8.4,generally favorable reviews,246,51,5,5,"Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Historic, Arcade",,,#43 Best PC Game of 2013
lethal-league,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/lethal-league,Reptile,Reptile,27-Aug-14,"PlayStation 4, Xbox One","Lethal League is a competitive projectile fighting game where the goal is to launch a ball into the face of your opponent. Lethal League first gained notoriety when it was featured as the grand final ¡®Mystery Game¡¯ on UFGT9. It quickly became clear that the extreme nature of the game, mixed with the stylized street visuals and chip-hop music hit a sweet spot with the crowd. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,11,9,2,0,7.6,generally favorable reviews,59,7,2,0,"Action, Fighting, 2D",,,#46 Best PC Game of 2014
botanicula,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/botanicula,Amanita Design,Amanita Design,19-Apr-12,iPhone/iPad,Botanicula is point'n'click exploration game created by Jara Plachy and Amanita Design.,82,generally favorable reviews,38,32,6,0,8.3,generally favorable reviews,397,55,9,3,"Adventure, General, Third-Person, General, Point-and-Click, Fantasy",No Online Multiplayer,,"#39 Best PC Game of 2012
#75 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012"
a-short-hike,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/a-short-hike,adamgryu,adamgryu,30-Jul-19,"PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One","Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.",82,generally favorable reviews,11,9,2,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,174,49,14,1,"Adventure, General",No Online Multiplayer,E,"#47 Best PC Game of 2019
#58 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019"
darkest-dungeon-the-crimson-court,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/darkest-dungeon-the-crimson-court,Red Hook Studios,Red Hook Studios,19-Jun-17,"PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox One","Darkest Dungeon?: The Crimson Court is the first expansion for the award-winning grim and gothic RPG by Red Hook Studios. Crimson Court is a parallel campaign experienced alongside the main Darkest Dungeon content that will provide you with new challenges and variation at every difficulty level. The narrative grounding sheds some light on the Ancestor¡¯s early days, and will be presented in the same style of cut-scenes you¡¯ve seen elsewhere in the game. Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,11,9,2,0,6.8,mixed or average reviews,22,0,0,1,"Role-Playing, General",No Online Multiplayer,T,#53 Best PC Game of 2017
she-remembered-caterpillars,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/she-remembered-caterpillars,Ysbryd Games,Ysbryd Games,17-Jan-17,Switch,"A fungipunk fantasy about love, loss, and holding on, told in the format of a color-based puzzle game. A tale as the bond between parent and child, this lush and bewildering title promises to have players testing their wits against a variety of challenges, all beautiful and very strange.",82,generally favorable reviews,8,6,2,0,5.9,mixed or average reviews,21,0,3,0,"Puzzle, Action",No Online Multiplayer,,#54 Best PC Game of 2017
pro-evolution-soccer-2015,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/pro-evolution-soccer-2015,Konami,Konami,13-Nov-14,"PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One","KONAMI has reworked a number of elements to make sure that every pass, shot or off-the-ball run is balanced to give maximum player satisfaction within PES 2015's on-field action.",82,generally favorable reviews,8,6,2,0,5.6,mixed or average reviews,206,13,13,25,"Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Sim",,,"#47 Best PC Game of 2014
#79 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
#63 Most Shared PC Game of 2014"
bookworm-adventures-deluxe,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/bookworm-adventures-deluxe,PopCap,PopCap,20-Dec-06,,"Help Lex battle the biggest threat the Great Library has ever known! Perform wordy wonders to vanquish tons of villains. Boost your word power with gems, potions and treasures. Conquer exciting mini-games and brilliant bonus modes. It's the ultimate test of vocab valor. [PopCap Games]",82,generally favorable reviews,7,5,2,0,8,generally favorable reviews,28,7,2,0,"Miscellaneous, Puzzle, Puzzle, General, Puzzle, Logic, General",,E10+,"#29 Best PC Game of 2006
#98 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#64 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
the-lord-of-the-rings-the-battle-for-middle-earth,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-battle-for-middle-earth,Electronic Arts,EA LA,6-Dec-04,,"The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth is an unprecedented real-time strategy game that delivers the epic scope and depth of J.R.R. Tolkien's amazing world. You are in complete control of the epic battles as depicted in all three installments of the blockbuster The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. From waging all-out combat among Middle-earth¡¯s vast armies to controlling your favorite heroes while managing the resources of your side, the fate of a living, breathing Middle-earth is in your hands. Built upon the acclaimed ""Command & Conquer Generals"" 3D game engine, The Battle for Middle-earth allows you to command the forces of light or darkness in two separate campaigns. You'll have to choose your forces wisely, since each army has its own unique strengths and weaknesses. Complete with all of the epic music, actor voices, and other film assets seamlessly integrated into the game, The Battle for Middle-earth offers a truly memorable entertainment experience. Command the heroes and armies of Middle-earth in over 25 missions based on all three films. Control one of four unique sides, each with its own playing styles, resource management, and base-building techniques. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,42,37,5,0,8.6,generally favorable reviews,321,36,10,7,"Strategy, Real-Time, Fantasy, General, Fantasy",4,T,"#34 Best PC Game of 2004
#22 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
#35 Most Shared PC Game of 2004"
hitman-blood-money,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/hitman-blood-money,Eidos Interactive,Io Interactive,30-May-06,"PlayStation 2, Xbox 360","When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. For Agent 47 it's business as usual, until suddenly he loses contact with The ICA. Sensing that he may be the next target, he travels to America, where he prepares to make a killing. Agent 47 is back and this time he's paid in cold, hard cash. How the money is spent will affect his passage through the game and the weapons at his disposal, resulting in a unique gameplay experience for each player. Powered by a new version of Io's stunning Glacier engine, Hitman: Blood Money delivers the most brutal and realistic simulation of life as the world's deadliest assassin. [Eidos Interactive] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,35,31,4,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,835,113,13,8,"Action Adventure, Modern, General, Modern",No Online Multiplayer,M,"#30 Best PC Game of 2006
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2006"
need-for-speed-most-wanted-2005,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/need-for-speed-most-wanted-2005,Electronic Arts,"Black Box, EA Black Box",15-Nov-05,Xbox 360,"Combining the thrill of illicit street racing and tuner customization with the intensity of strategic police pursuits that rivals any Hollywood-style chase scene, Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges players to become the most notorious and elusive street racer. Players instantly feel the thrill of the ride as they hit the streets in an open world environment where drivers can tune their cars to compete against any class of vehicles or use their wits to out-fox the law to satisfy their need for speed. Need for Speed Most Wanted delivers a unique, fast-paced and gripping ride in the racing genre as players build up their Rap Sheet and street cred to move their way up the Black List to become the most wanted racer on the streets. Players go head-to-head with the top drivers on the scene as well as strategically evade more than half dozen cops at any one time. Also included are a dynamic open world, new gameplay and customization as well as tuners, supercars, muscles and sports cars. [Electronic Arts] Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,19,16,3,0,8.8,generally favorable reviews,1221,183,15,10,"Driving, Racing, Simulation, GT / Street, GT / Street, Automobile",4,T,"#33 Best PC Game of 2005
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2005"
among-us-vr,https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/among-us-vr,Innersloth,"Schell Games, Innersloth",10-Nov-22,,"
You're used to navigating Among Us in 2D, but what if you could BE the Crewmate?

This new 3D experience will place you and our suspicious spacebeans in the heart of the Skeld, with all of the core mechanics of teamwork and betrayal you know and love. The VR edition will continue to support the multiplayer experience too, of course! Now you can really have an emergency meeting together.

(Note: VR version won't be compatible with the original Among Us game, so you'll only be able to play against other VR beans.) Collapse",82,generally favorable reviews,8,8,0,0,7.2,mixed or average reviews,5,2,0,0,"Action Adventure, Survival",10,,#65 Best PC Game of 2022