Top PC Games to Play Right Now
🎮 WHAT WE’RE PLAYING NOW
Here are the games our team is currently enjoying:
Dive into this retro-inspired metroidvania where the real adventure begins once you reach the end. Shaun described it as “the most engrossing exploration platformer I’ve played in years,” with a world full of secrets and hidden depths waiting to be uncovered.
Though it hasn’t hit the mainstream yet, this early access game offers a unique six-player co-op survival-crafting experience. Set in a paranormal science facility reminiscent of Black Mesa, players must work together to overcome various challenges.
This medieval town builder is still in early access, but it’s already showing a lot of promise. With detailed building mechanics and ambitious plans for future updates, it’s a must-try for fans of the genre.
Inspired by Starship Troopers, this co-op shooter combines intense action with hilarious physical comedy and live storytelling. It’s become an ongoing, unpredictable soap opera that feels like the future of live video game storytelling.
An RPG that’s both thrilling and amusing, with its janky moments and silly microtransactions overshadowed by an incredible combat system, quirky NPC companions, and slapstick goblin fights.
🥋 Tekken 8
Despite some netcode issues and limited character customization, Mollie’s enthusiasm for Tekken 8 is infectious: “Tekken is freakin’ back, baby, and I couldn’t be happier.” The game offers exciting and dynamic fighting mechanics that keep players hooked.
💵 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
The latest entry in the Yakuza series, Infinite Wealth is filled with absurd minigames and engaging urban crime drama. It’s indulgent in a way few games are, making it a delightful experience for fans.
One of our favorite games from 2023, this roguelike city builder is incredibly addictive. Be warned: it’s the kind of game where you can easily lose track of time and find yourself playing for hours on end.
Remedy returns with a captivating continuation of Alan Wake’s story, packed with their signature blend of weirdness and mystery. The game’s narrative depth and atmospheric tension make it a standout.
🧗 Jusant
An incredible rock climbing game that combines engaging mechanics with a compelling narrative. As you ascend various cliffs and mountains, the story gently unfolds, making each climb more meaningful.
This D&D RPG received our highest review score in 16 years and has captivated our team like no other. With its expansive sandbox and rich storytelling, it’s a must-play that has even overshadowed the much-anticipated Starfield for many of us.
🌃 Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Cyberpunk’s first and only expansion, along with the 2.0 update, revitalizes the game with improved mechanics and progression. It’s the perfect time to dive back into Night City if you haven’t already.
🤖 Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon
From Software’s latest venture departs from the Souls formula, focusing instead on intense mech action. Players take control of powerful mechs in a game that’s both challenging and exhilarating.
🔥 Diablo 4
Though it has some live-service elements, this action RPG has seen significant improvements since its launch. It offers a dark, immersive world and satisfying combat that keeps players coming back for more.
This multiplayer game may not be as well-known as some others, but it’s one of the best out there. Morgan highlighted why it’s special: “When enjoyed with friends, Hunt is one of those games that seems to magically manufacture special moments.”
🏆 TOP 10 GAMES RIGHT NOW
These top 10 games were highlighted in our latest yearly list:
- 🔮 Disco Elysium: An unrivaled narrative RPG.
- 🧙♂️ The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: A timeless RPG classic.
- 👑 Crusader Kings 3: A deep and engaging strategy game.
- 🏰 Dwarf Fortress: Legendary for its complexity and depth.
- 🚀 Half-Life 2: An iconic first-person shooter.
- 🥊 Street Fighter 6: The latest and greatest in the series, perfect for newcomers.
- 🤠 Red Dead Redemption 2: Rockstar’s epic western adventure.
- 🔫 Counter-Strike 2: The next iteration of the beloved tactical shooter.
- 🎲 Divinity: Original Sin 2: A superb RPG from Larian Studios.
- 🛡️ XCOM 2: Masterful turn-based tactics.
💎 MORE GREAT GAMES
Here are some other excellent PC games from recent years:
- 🏝️ Tchia: A standout open-world game.
- 😱 Amnesia: The Bunker: A tense survival horror game.
- 🔫 Remnant 2: An improved sequel with better combat and surprises.
- 🌀 Viewfinder: A unique puzzle game that bends reality.
- 🎣 Dave the Diver: A deeper-than-it-looks fishing and restaurant sim.
- 🦇 Vampire Survivors: A $5 bullet hell roguelike that’s hard to stop playing.
- 🍕 Pizza Tower: A fantastic ode to Wario Land.
- 🌟 Honkai: Star Rail: A new RPG from the creators of Genshin Impact.
- 🔍 Pentiment: A narrative-focused murder mystery.
- 🦸♂️ Marvel’s Midnight Suns: A deckbuilding tactics game.
- 🔎 The Case of the Golden Idol: A challenging detective game.
- ⚔️ Elden Ring: FromSoftware’s brilliant open-world fantasy.
- 🎥 Immortality: Sam Barlow’s best video mystery yet.
- 🔨 Teardown: A genius puzzle game with a physics-based destruction engine.
- 🕵️♂️ Hitman 3: The art of assassination perfected.
- 🃏 Slay the Spire: The deckbuilding roguelike to beat.
- 🐉 Total War: Warhammer 3: A grand strategy game with inventive factions.
- 🌱 Strange Horticulture: A detective game filled with puzzles and intrigue.
