What PC Games Do You Recommend to Play Today?

Tgb on 13/06/2020 - 17:24
Last edited 14/06/2020 - 09:54

Hi all, seeking Ozbargainers advice on which games I should get into? Used to super into PC gaming and have recently purchased a gaming laptop (Dell g5, 16gb ram, i7-9750, GeForce RTX 2070)

Previously used to play COD, CS, Quake 1 - 3, Need for Speed, GTA 1-3 before moving onto ps3 and ps4 gaming but now back on the PC bandwagon.

So far have played Doom (2016), Forza Horizon 4, Portal 2, Metro Exodus, Gears 5.

Really want something engaging, either single player decent story or co-op. Open to any genre except RPG (just feel uplevelling and securing items too much of a repetitive grind).

Not big into online multiplayer games (as I get my ass handed to me too much haha).

Happy to pay for decent titles, as would rather use time playing AAA titles and make use of the hardware!

Thanks

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  • Dlw on 13/06/2020 - 17:30
    +4

    Have you managed to add any of the free games that have come up lately?
    You want a decent story but don’t want rpg? This doesn’t make sense to me as most games with a good story are rpg

    • Tgb on 13/06/2020 - 17:46

      Haha there's something about RPGs that doesn't appeal to me. Maybe due to all the hours I sunk into Morrowind back in the day. I recently started playing Outer Worlds and it just felt like the same old repetitive grind (hopefully not offending people here, just not overly attracted to this genre). However if there is one you think will sway me happy to be proven wrong!

      • Pigsy3 on 13/06/2020 - 19:16
        +1

        I like Borderlands handsome Jack. Recently free on epic, but I bought it for a few bucks as part of a bundle.

      • Dlw on 13/06/2020 - 19:30
        +1

        In addition to everyone else's suggestions, I also discover games by browsing steam and using their tagging system.

  • ode1online on 13/06/2020 - 17:33
    +2

    Minecraft Dungeons is good fun. its a bit like a Diablo remake.. Its not Minecraft, just set in the Minecraft universe

  • Hybroid on 13/06/2020 - 17:36
    +4

    Witcher 3. It's gorgeous with great gameplay. Your aversion to RPGs will change.

    • Tgb on 13/06/2020 - 22:56

      Thanks! I have seen this on every list of PC games so I think you've just convinced me

  • Lysander on 13/06/2020 - 17:38
    +1

    Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain
    Shadow or Mordor
    Shadow of War
    Project Cars 2
    Assetto Corsa
    Portal 2
    Saints Row 3 and 4
    Payday 2
    Killing Floor 2
    Fallout 3
    Fallout: new Vegas
    Fallout 4
    Far Cry 4 and 5
    Far Cry: Blood Dragon
    Borderlands 1, 2, and 3 (and Pre-Sequel if you like the genre)
    Metro 2033
    Metro Last Light
    Metro Exodus
    Assassin's Creed Origins, Odyssey, Black Flag

  • brnaodn on 13/06/2020 - 17:39
    +1

    Terraria is so much fun, but it's not a AAA hardware user by a stretch

    bioshock trilogy? cool and dramatic FPS

    civilization 5/6 fun turn-based strategy, important to have a decent processor and you've got that

    These recommendations are a few years old I havent been keeping up with the new AAA titles

  • Lysander on 13/06/2020 - 17:45
    +2

    Kingdom of Amalur
    Dark Souls
    Dark Souls II
    Dark Souls III
    Total War: Warhammer 1 and 2
    Cities Skylines
    Doom Eternal
    Dying Light: The Following
    Warhammer: Vermintide 2
    The Surge 1 and 2
    Elex
    Bioshock 1, 2, Infinite
    Prey
    Titan Quest
    XCOM 1 and XCOM 2 plus expansions

    These games should keep you busy until 2024.

    • Tgb on 13/06/2020 - 17:47
      +2

      These are amazing lists Lysander, thanks so much! Also really appreciate all the deals you post - thanks for your efforts!!

      • Lysander on 13/06/2020 - 17:53
        +2

        You are welcome.

        If you like difficulty you can also try:

        Hotline Miami
        Hotline Miami 2
        Super Meat Boy

        and for a few great indie titles:

        • World of Goo
        • Braid
        • Thomas was alone
        • Alan Wake (not really an indie title)
        • Faster than Light
        • VVVVV

        I hope you find some games and enjoy them.

  • ekto on 13/06/2020 - 17:48
    +2

    World of Warcraft

    • Inzo on 15/06/2020 - 21:57

      bansheenotmywarchief

  • pegaxs on 13/06/2020 - 17:53
    +1

    Quake.

    As silly as it sounds, and I’ll get jumped on for it, Destiny 2. If you get the free version, for new players, there is quite a bit of content.

  • CyberMurning on 13/06/2020 - 18:14
    +3

    Whatever comes up free on epic games

  • MagicMushroom on 13/06/2020 - 18:27

    Good old Crysis

  • kahn on 13/06/2020 - 18:34
    +1

    Chess. Start with learning basic endgames, then get into some basic middlegame tactics. There are plenty of youtube videos, structured lessons, and more books than all other games/sports combined. Based on your experience with that, you can pursue the challenge with other players online at any time of the day at all skill levels. Unlike traditional computer games that only have a popularity of a few years, chess will last your whole life so the skills you learn will never go to waste. You also don't need fancy hardware to enjoy the game.

    • [Deactivated] on 13/06/2020 - 22:16

      i never get to the endgame…

  • hm on 13/06/2020 - 19:28

    Wonder Boy

  • poormansfriedchicken on 13/06/2020 - 19:59

    minecraft

  • Geraldn on 13/06/2020 - 20:13

    Deep Rock Galactic, you wont regret it

  • teardrops21 on 13/06/2020 - 20:28

    Space invaders, pacman, pong, logo. These should keep you busy for a while.

  • Godric on 13/06/2020 - 20:41

    I'm replaying Crysis 3

    • [Deactivated] on 13/06/2020 - 22:17
      +1

      can your pc handle it

  • qwerty on 13/06/2020 - 21:05

    Minecraft dungeons

  • gk0r on 13/06/2020 - 21:41
    +2

    If you played GTA 1-3 then try GTA V - I am playing that right now and it's hella fun

  • w37hsyea on 13/06/2020 - 21:56
    +3

    Disco Elysium (RPG - little action and more in the way of reading and storyline)
    Outer Space - fun RPG game similar to Borderlands
    Starcraft II - campaigns and online custom maps (undead assault chronicles)

  • [Deactivated] on 13/06/2020 - 22:17
    +1

    Minesweeper
    Hearts
    Solitaire
    Skifree

  • blitz on 13/06/2020 - 23:32
    +1

    Have you played GTA V yet? It's worth it.

    • Tgb on 14/06/2020 - 09:56

      Have played quite a bit on ps4! But I do have so could get into that, thanks

  • [Deactivated] on 14/06/2020 - 10:03
    +2

    Why no one mention Red Dead Redemption 2?
    It was half price on Epic Games a few days ago

  • [Deactivated] on 14/06/2020 - 11:59
    +1

    Command and conquer remastered for nostalgia overload. $30 for c&c and red alert.

    https://youtu.be/5VAMcOJuhBA (evidence that Kane is immortal)

  • iffer on 14/06/2020 - 13:40
    +1

    I guess it depends on what you are finding fun these days.
    I love the survival/crafting/production genre so Subnautica, factorio, satisfactory, space engineers, autonauts, banished
    Maybe VR fitness? Beat sabre, BoxVR, Creed, Knockout League, thrill of the fight
    Tower defense games? Plants vs zombies, Defense Grid, evil genius if you like designing traps :)
    Story heavy - maybe the mass effect series? Dreamfall+Longest Journey?
    4X - Endless space 2, homeworld remastered
    General casual (puzzle) Lyne, circuits, space chem, cogs, world of goo, plague inc

    Anyway, a few more for your list, some a bit off the beaten path :)
    Happy gaming

  • Lysander on 15/06/2020 - 12:07
    +1

    Absolutely agree with:

    Crysis 1, 2, and 3
    Mass Effect 1, 2, 3
    Homeworld Remastered
    Evil Genius
    Dreamfall
    Lyne
    Subnautica

  • Aussiebro on 15/06/2020 - 19:55
    +2

    The tomb raider trilogy is a nice single player set. The 2011 one to 2019.

  • 898agm on 20/06/2020 - 06:41

    Lockheed Martin Prepar3D

  • Hackney on 27/06/2020 - 12:38

    I have been a TF2 “tragic” for nearly 10 years.But now have gone across to “Insurgency”,just love it! Great community of players.Always willing to help.Not “toxic” @ all like TF2 has become.

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