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PC (Personal computer) - one of the most popular home platforms and the only one which doesn’t offer playing video games as its main purpose. PC was born in the 1970s, but it is impossible to give an exact moment of its birth or even a name of its creator. However, IBM is the one who gave computers their present shape, using, at the beginning of the 1980s, an idea of open architecture – which is today one of the most important differences between computers and consoles.The foundations of PC as a gaming platform are currently systems of digital distribution of video games (Steam, Origin, Uplay) and MMO games that mostly work in f2p (free-to-play) model.

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Stronghold Legends
Stronghold Legends

Strategy 13 October 2006

A standalone expansion for the second installment of the popular strategy game series, which is a remastered and extensively modified version of the original. The developers introduced a number of changes into the gameplay mechanics, making the game closer to a full-blooded RTS. This time around, the game's extensive economic aspect was abandoned, introducing simplified economy and castle building in order to focus on combat.

Blood II: The Chosen
Blood II: The Chosen

Action 12 November 1998

A dark first person shooter, created by authors of such hits as Shogo and F.E.A.R. The hero of the game is Caleb, the immortal warrior who fights against a corporation threatening humanity. There is no shortage of fancy weapons, diverse opponents and surprising locations in production. The game also contains a large dose of black humour and parodistic accents.

Sudden Strike 3: Arms for Victory
Sudden Strike 3: Arms for Victory

Strategy 30 November 2007

The third installment in the popular RTS game series set in the period of World War II and developed by Fireglow. Even though the game utilizes the framework created for the previous installments in the series, the authors decided to implement a number of changes, improvements, and fresh solutions, the most prominent being a new graphics engine.

Corpse Party
Corpse Party

Adventure 25 April 2016

A visual novel adventure game developed by studio 5pg. The game is an improved version of the independent game created by Makoto Kedouin and originally released in 1996. Corpse Party takes place in a high school building that was built on the ruins of an old grade school in which a terrible and mysterious crime has occurred. One day, due to unexplainable events, a group of students enters a terrible and grotesque version of their school in which the corridors are filled with decomposing corpses.

Penumbra: Overture
Penumbra: Overture

Adventure 30 March 2007

Penumbra: Overture is the first episode of the Penumbra cycle prepared by Frictional Games studio. The action of the program takes place in Greenland, in an abandoned research complex, which was captured by strange and very dangerous creatures.

Endless Space
Endless Space

Strategy 04 July 2012

A science-fiction turn-based 4X strategy game and a debut of Amplitude, a studio created by former employees of EA and Ubisoft. The game takes place in the distant future, in a galaxy inhabited by 8 rivaling civilizations. The player assumes the role of one of them and is tasked with leading his faction to domination over the others. The gameplay focuses on exploration of a randomly generated galaxy, developing economy, technology and diplomacy.

Omerta: City of Gangsters
Omerta: City of Gangsters

Strategy 31 January 2013

Strategy game with simulation and tactical elements, produced by Bulgarian studio Haemimont Games (Tzar: Burden of the Crown, Celtic Kings: Rage of War, Tropico 4 and others). The action of Omerta: City of Gangsters was set in the 1920s. Player takes the role of a young immigrant who arrives to Atlantic City with the intention of subjugating the city. The game is about developing criminal empire, including gang management, gaining new territories and expanding your influence.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

Action 28 August 2013

Action game with warrior ninja turtles in the lead roles. The title is based on the American animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from 2012. Players can play alone and use the cooperation mode for up to four people.

Prison Architect
Prison Architect

Strategy 06 October 2015

An economic real-time strategy game created by British indie developer Introversion Software. Prison Architect lets you play as a headmaster of a penal facility. Your duties include designing a high-security prison, managing its budged, and providing for the needs of inmates. The authors saw to it that each prisoner had his individual personality and corresponding criminal inclinations.

State of War: Warmonger
State of War: Warmonger

Strategy 10 October 2001

State of War: Warmonger is a fully-fledged sequel to the real-time strategy (RTS) called State of War, which premiered at the beginning of 2001.

StarCraft
StarCraft

Strategy 28 March 1998

A world-famous real-time strategy by the legendary developer Blizzard Entertainment. Set in a science fiction world, the game features dynamic battles between three enemy fractions – the descendants of humans known as Terrans, the enigmatic Protoss, and the insectoid Zerg. StarCraft offers 30 extensive missions divided into three different single player campaigns. Each of the available races is distinguished by unique units, technologies, buildings etc.

Europa Universalis II
Europa Universalis II

Strategy 20 November 2001

A sequel to the extensive real-time strategy game by Paradox Interactive that lets us lead the development of the biggest European superpowers throughout hundreds of years. Europa Universalis II is much bigger and spans across not three but four hundred years of global history (1419-1820). Contrary to its predecessor, the sequel lets us lead one of 180 actual countries, including such ones as the Chinese Empire or African tribes.

SimCity 4
SimCity 4

Strategy 09 January 2003

A new entry in the popular series of city builders developed by Maxis. In comparison with the previous installments, SimCity 4 offers a wide range of new additions and updates. The governed city is no longer a single entity – we are free to connect different cities into a single metropolis linked by industry, public services, or economic means. Moreover, we are now able to view the citizens of each neighborhood and investigate their views and worries regarding the functioning of the city.

RACE 07
RACE 07

Racing 27 September 2007

RACE '07: The WTCC Game is an official continuation of the 2006 edition of RACE: The WTCC Game. Once again, we are dealing with an extremely complex driving simulator, created mainly for the champions of virtual four wheels.

Alpha Polaris
Alpha Polaris

Adventure 24 June 2011

Adventure in the thriller convention, where we go to a research station located in Greenland. We are experiencing terrifying nightmares, trying to stay alive together with other scientists.

18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin'
18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin'

Simulation 21 September 2006

The fifth installment of a series of truck simulators, in which we transport goods and race on special tracks. The creators of the game prepared a large world (territory of the United States) and a lot of attractions. While playing, we have to watch out for police patrols and master complex routes. Haulin' is also a realistic driving model and steering wheel support.

The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom
The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom

Strategy 23 March 2010

The seventh installment in one of the most popular economy simulation strategy game series invariably developed by Blue Byte Software since 1993. The latest entry in the franchise combines well-proven gameplay mechanics with a number of completely new solutions. The story campaign offers a relatively large amount of freedom, allowing the players to choose their own path to success.

Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion

Strategy 12 June 2012

A stand-alone expansion pack for Sins of a Solar Empire - a project developed by Ironclad Games, combining elements of real-time strategy with 4X mechanics. The expansion continues the story of the great galactic conflict. A group of citizens starts the titular rebellion, having grown tired of the war. Three groups of rebels are established as each one secedes from the corresponding party involved in the conflict.

Station to Station
Station to Station

Puzzle 03 October 2023

Station to Station is a puzzle game, in which players create railway connections and construct accompanying buildings. The visuals are voxel-based, while the gameplay does its best to be relaxing.

Hot Lap Racing
Hot Lap Racing

Racing 16 July 2024

Hot Lap Racing is a simcade racing game, starring a young driver trying to become a racing legend. The game features over thirty licensed vehicles of different classes.

Underground Blossom
Underground Blossom

Adventure 27 September 2023

The next installment in a series of adventure games set in the world of Rusty Lake. Underground Blossom has us solving puzzles at seven subway stations, learning about Laura Vanderboom along the way.

Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together
Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together

Simulation 2024

The second installment in a series of first-person cooking sims by PlayWay. Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together supports singleplayer and co-op, and features an advanced physics engine which lets players bake, boil, burn, grate and slice various ingredients.

Call of Duty 2024
Call of Duty 2024

Action 2024

The next installment in a popular series of first-person shooters originating from 2003. Call of Duty 2024 was developed by Treyarch, a subsidiary of Activition.

Necesse
Necesse

Action 2025 (early access since 12 December 2019)

An open-world action adventure game with an extensive crafting system. Necesse is set in a procedurally-generated fantasy land. It's up to us how we'll live in it. The game supports singleplayer and multiplayer.