PC Games 5

They Are Billions

They Are Billions

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

June 18, 2019

Strategy, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, Steampunk, Survival, Zombie.

They Are Billions is a steampunk real-time strategy where we have to defend a human colony from hordes of zombies. It was developed by Numantian Games, creators of Lords of Xulmia: A Story of Gods and Humans. Our primary objective is to manage and upgrade our base. We will have to gather resources, build and upgrade buildings, create a power grid, and so on. Hordes of zombies are a constant threat that we will face. The game's engine allows the presence of up to 20 thousand zombies at a time. We have to build defensive structures like watch towers and walls and recruit and trained mercenaries in order to keep our survivors safe. We can pause the game at any time to give orders. They Are Billions offers a single player campaign with all kinds of missions and a survival mode where we end up on a procedurally generated map and have to survive for 100 days.

8.5

Steam

5.8

Users

They Are Billions
EverQuest II

EverQuest II

PC

November 8, 2004

RPG, Fantasy, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, TPP, Free-to-play.

EverQuest II is a follow-up to an immensely popular MMORPG, released five years after the original. It was developed by Daybreak Game Company, a studio which created the whole franchise. The game is set in the land of Norrath, perfectly known to all the fans, which was enhanced with many new locations. The list of changes also includes the character creator: before the beginning of the game, the players can select the race, looks, and gender of their avatar – the statistics and specialization of the character are determined later on in the game. EverQuest II also introduces new means of transportation (you can travel both on horseback and aboard a boat), as well as new events (such as gladiator duels), and the whole gameplay premise has been altered in many aspects; for example, experience can now be gained by peaceful conduct as well – for instance by developing craftsmanship, trading skills, magic abilities, or elements of the inventory. If compared with the prequel, Ever Quest II can boast substantially better graphics, spearheaded by high-resolution textures, complex weather effects, and rich animations.

7.9

Steam

8.0

Users

EverQuest II
Fable III

Fable III

PCXbox

October 26, 2010

RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Internet, Multiplayer, Romances, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

The third installment in the bestselling RPG series launched in 2004 by Peter Molyneux and his Lionhead Studios. In the game, we assume the role of the youngest descendant of the deceased king of Albion (the protagonist of Fable II) who opposes the authoritarian reign of his brother and joins forces with the local population to overthrow the tyrant and take the crown. This is the only way he can save the land from falling into ruin and protect it from the attack of a mysterious evil. The gameplay mechanics of Fable III, such as the character development system, gestures, or the constant necessity of making moral choices, are mostly derived from the previous installments of the series but were enhanced with completely new elements as well. Having seized the power, we are burdened with a number of difficult decisions concerning the economy and internal affairs of the kingdom, and our actions in this part of the game will significantly impact the final result of the confrontation with the impending threat.

8.3

Users

Fable III
Alien: Isolation

Alien: Isolation

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

October 7, 2014

Action, Alien (brand), Movies, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth, Survival Horror.

An atmospheric FPP survival horror game set in the iconic universe of Alien. It has been created by Creative Assembly, known from their strategy game series, Total War. The game takes place after the events of first movie, and the developers adapted not only the movie's visual style, but also the it's characteristic atmosphere. We play as Amanda, daughter of Ellen Ripley, the main protagonist of the movie. She sets on a journey to find out what happened to her mother after the Nostromo incident. Gameplay focuses on exploration and searching for clues that will help us solve the mystery. However, the dangerous xenomorph keeps tracking us and, as our heroine stands no chance against this enemy, we have to avoid him at all cost.

9.3

Steam

7.7

Users

Alien: Isolation
EVE Online

EVE Online

PC

May 6, 2003

Simulation, Economic, Internet, Space, MMO, PvE, PvP, Science Fiction, Space Ships.

Set in science fiction realities, an MMO simulator developed by Crowd Control Productions from Iceland. The action of EVE Online takes place in a universe called New Eden, which consists of over 5,000 star systems. On the beginning of the adventure you create your own hero by choosing his/her e.g. face, past, and origin. At first you get just a small spaceship and some credits. Your mission is to explore remote places of the universe in order to complete various story missions given by NPCs. These independent characters represent a broad spectrum of factions in which you gradually build up your position. With progress, you successively develop your avatar by acquiring new skills. The game also features ship customization. You can also upgrade vessels with new modules that influence performance, weaponry, and armor. There is no idleness in space, as creators constantly add new missions and challenges.

7.3

Steam

8.6

Users

EVE Online
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

PCPlayStationXbox

July 28, 2017

Simulation, Economic, Machines and Equipment, Polish games, Cars, Singleplayer.

The third installment of a unique simulation series that begun in 2014, developed by Polish studio PlayWay. The player assumes the role of a car mechanic who attempts to promote themselves with a number of high-profile jobs. Our task is simple – find the issue, remove the individual parts to get access to the faulty part and finally replace it with a brand new element. The title is characteristic for its detailed, simulation-like gameplay. The authors introduced various helpful features, such as highlights for individual elements. Moreover, each vehicle can be taken for a test drive and repainted. The game is characteristic for its decent visuals, with faithfully-recreated models of over forty vehicles and an impressively detailed workshop.

9.1

Steam

7.5

Users

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
Crusader Kings III

Crusader Kings III

PCPlayStationXbox

September 1, 2020

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.

The third part of a series of strategy games developed by Paradox Interactive. In Crusader Kings III we are at the forefront of a medieval dynasty, which we control over the next generations, gradually increasing its influence. The title allows you to play both alone and in multiplayer mode.

8.5

Gamepressure

9.0

OpenCritic

9.0

Steam

5.6

Users

Crusader Kings III
Lords of the Fallen (2014)

Lords of the Fallen (2014)

PCPlayStationXbox

October 28, 2014

RPG, Fantasy, Polish games, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Soulslike, TPP.

RPG action game set in a fantasy universe. Lords of the Fallen is a collective work of Deck 13 and CI Games. The story invites you into a world where the mankind once rebelled against the tyranny of a cruel god and managed to bind him to mountain range. Thousands years later the evil grows in strength again, and the only one able to stop it is a hero who is not clean of vice himself. The character controlled by the player represents one of three classes, following a path of weapon or magic. As befits an action RPG, Lords of the Fallen focuses around spectacular combat against diverse opponents. The game is powered by the Fledge Engine.

7.5

Gamepressure

6.9

OpenCritic

5.9

Steam

8.1

Users

Lords of the Fallen (2014)
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

PCPlayStationXbox

January 25, 2024

RPG, Gangster, Japan, jRPG, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP, Turn-based, PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

The eighth main installment of the Yakuza series and a TPP turn-based jRPG, just like its predecessor. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth stars two of the series' protagonists - Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu.

9.0

OpenCritic

9.1

Steam

8.0

Users

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Victoria 3

Victoria 3

PC

October 25, 2022

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, 19th Century.

The third installment of the cult historical strategy series by Paradox Interactive studio. Victoria 3 takes the player to the 19th century during the colonial era. The player's task is to lead one of many available countries to greatness.

8.2

OpenCritic

7.0

Steam

Victoria 3
Battlefield 2

Battlefield 2

PC

June 21, 2005

Action, Battlefield, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A first-person shooter and a sequel to the bestselling Battlefield 1942 (2002) and Battlefield Vietnam (2004) - both developed by DICE. Battlefield 2 is set in modern times and the singleplayer story campaign is centered around a fictional conflict between the United States, The People's Republic of China and the Middle Eastern Coalition. The player is put in the shoes of a soldier participating in a series of dangerous military operations, with various kinds of weaponry and vehicles (above all, the M1 Abrams tank and the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter) at their disposal. The game stands out with its extensive multiplayer mode, which can be enjoyed via local area network or online. Also, Battlefield 2 offers high-quality visuals generated by the Refractor 2 engine.

9.0

Steam

8.5

Users

Battlefield 2
Digital Combat Simulator: AH-64D

Digital Combat Simulator: AH-64D

PC

March 17, 2022

Simulation, Helicopters, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Modern Conflicts.

Another module for the advanced flight simulator Digital Combat Simulator World (DCS: World). This time you will have the opportunity to take control of the iconic AH-64D Apache helicopter.

Digital Combat Simulator: AH-64D
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

January 17, 2020

RPG, Beat 'em Up, Dragon Ball, jRPG, Manga and Anime, Action RPG, Singleplayer, TPP.

Dragon Ball Game Project Z: Action RPG is an action RPG adapting the cult Japanese animated series. The player takes on the role of a Goku, explores the world, fulfills tasks, develops statistics and, above all, regularly fights with the help of the arcade combat system.

6.0

Gamepressure

7.4

OpenCritic

9.3

Steam

7.0

Users

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
Lost Judgment

Lost Judgment

PCPlayStationXbox

September 24, 2021

Action, Beat 'em Up, Detective, Japan, Crime, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Thriller, TPP.

A spin-off of the popular Yakuza series, and a sequel to 2019's warmly welcomed Judgment. In Lost Judgment, the main character is once again Takayuki Yagami, a private detective investigating a mysterious murder case in Yokohama.

8.3

OpenCritic

9.4

Steam

6.0

Users

Lost Judgment
Dead Space 3

Dead Space 3

PCPlayStationXbox

February 5, 2013

Action, EA Play, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP, TPS, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

Third entry in the series of action games with survival horror features set in science fiction world. Like two previous titles, it has been developed by Visceral Games studio (known from productions like James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing and Godfather). Dead Space 3 continues the story from the second game. After escaping orbital station Sprawl, protagonist Isaac Clarke reaches a frozen planet of Tau Volantis, where he and John Carver try to end the necromorphs once and for all. Gameplay has been designed for single player experience or co-op with another player. The second option employs the drop-in/drop-out system, allowing joining or leaving at any moment.

7.2

Steam

8.8

Users

Dead Space 3
Dead Space

Dead Space

PCPlayStationXbox

January 27, 2023

Action, Very Brutal, EA Play, Horror, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

Dead Space is a remake of survival horror developed by Visceral Games team. Game, in which we have to face the cosmic horror, was refreshed by EA Motive studio.

9.0

Gamepressure

9.1

Steam

8.0

Users

Dead Space
Graveyard Keeper

Graveyard Keeper

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

August 15, 2018

RPG, 2D, Crafting, Economic, Fantasy, Humorous, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Top-down.

A sandbox RPG with strategy game features. The title was developed by Lazy Bear Games. Graveyard Keeper presents an unusual topic – it enables the player to assume the role of the titular keeper of a graveyard located in a typical fantasy realm filled with monsters and magic. The gameplay is focused on running the graveyard business, and during the game the player must take care of activities like moving bodies, digging graves and organizing funerals. At the same time the player must constantly make business-related decisions and invest in expansion and improvement of the graveyard. Since burying the dead isn’t very profitable, the player can also use alternative methods of earning – go into dungeons, participate in witch burning festivals or cooperate with the local church. The title is filled with black humor and parodies the most typical fantasy genre tropes.

6.5

OpenCritic

8.5

Steam

6.1

Users

Graveyard Keeper
Drakensang: The Dark Eye

Drakensang: The Dark Eye

PC

August 1, 2008

RPG, Fantasy, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, TPP.

A classic RPG developed by Radon Labs, based on the narrative RPG system Das Schwarze Auge (The Dark Eye). The game takes place in a fantasy realm called Aventuria, where an epic adventure awaits – during the game the player will visit not only the center of the continent called Middenrealm, but more exotic areas as well. Before the beginning of the game, the player first creates his character that is described by various traits and parameters. These parameters later impact the ways the player can interact with the surrounding world. The protagonist’s skills are supplemented by the abilities of his allies, who can be recruited during the game – they are especially helpful on the battlefield. The battles are played in real-time and the game offers an active pause. The success is determined based on the traits, skills and weapons of party members. Drakensang: The Dark Eye puts great emphasis on conversations with NPCs and on completing quests. The title features colorful graphics that are nice to watch, and a climatic soundtrack.

8.1

Steam

Drakensang: The Dark Eye
Mass Effect 2

Mass Effect 2

PCPlayStationXbox

January 26, 2010

RPG, EA Play, PC Game Pass, Role-playing Shooter, Romances, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

A sequel to the bestselling action RPG developed by BioWare, continuing the story of Commander Shepard, who nearly lost his life attacked by a mysterious enemy after having beaten the Reapers during the final moments of Mass Effect. Restored to life by an enigmatic organization called Cerberus and considered rogue by his former allies, the protagonist assembles a team of daredevils capable of facing a new threat: the Collectors. In the game, we meet both the characters we met in the prequel, as well as a cast of entirely new heroes with unique physical and biotic abilities. As far as the gameplay mechanics are concerned, greater emphasis was placed on action elements, including a new, dynamic combat system. Character development and the equipment screen were, in turn, slightly simplified. What’s interesting, we can transfer our character from Mass Effect 1 to play the game. In such case, all moral choices will carry over and have some sort of consequences in Mass Effect 2.

9.4

Steam

8.7

Users

Mass Effect 2
Europa Universalis IV

Europa Universalis IV

PC

August 13, 2013

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

The fourth installment in a highly popular strategic game franchise - Europa Universalis. The title was developed by Paradox Development Studio. In accordance with the tradition of the series, Europa Universalis IV lets you command and develop a chosen nation over the course of several centuries. This time the historical framework spans from 11 November 1444 to 2 January 1821. The gameplay is based on classic solutions of the 4X genre (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate). The player has to manage his provinces, develop new technologies, command armies, and conduct diplomacy. Apart from AI enemies the game offers online multiplayer for up to 32 people.

8.8

Steam

8.5

Users

Europa Universalis IV
Microsoft Flight Simulator

Microsoft Flight Simulator

PCXbox

August 18, 2020

Simulation, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, Planes, Sandbox, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Xbox Exclusive, VR, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, PC Game Pass.

A realistic civil aircraft simulator. Microsoft Flight Simulator faithfully recreates a rich set of licensed machines and an area of the entire globe, using satellite data, artificial intelligence processing power and the Azure data cloud.

9.0

Gamepressure

9.2

OpenCritic

7.9

Steam

8.9

Users

Microsoft Flight Simulator
Company of Heroes 2

Company of Heroes 2

PC

June 25, 2013

Strategy, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Tactics.

Second part of the highly successful military real-time strategy. Title was developed by Relic Entertainment and released by the SEGA company. Action of Company of Heroes 2 is once again set in the time of World War II. This time, however, players have the opportunity to take part in the events that took place on the Eastern Front. The main single player campaign focuses on commanding the Red Army, while in multiplayer, forces of the Third Reich are also available. Mechanics are based on solutions known from Company of Heroes, but the developers also decided to add new features, including a completely redesigned cover system and atmospheric conditions that affect units' mobility. Game was built on a new graphics engine Essence 3.0, which resulted in impressive visuals.

7.9

Steam

8.0

Users

Company of Heroes 2
Empire: Total War

Empire: Total War

PCMobile

March 3, 2009

Strategy, Napoleonic Era, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, 18th Century.

The fifth installment in the popular strategy game series created by Creative Assembly in 2000. This new game is set in the 18th century, focusing on key events of the period, such as the American Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, and the rivalry over the Eastern trade routes. Although the core concept of the gameplay remains the same, the mechanics went through some major alterations, mainly due to the introduction of sea warfare. The game lets you command entire fleets as well as individual ships. Moreover, external factors, e.g. weather conditions, can affect sea battles. Additionally, the game offers improved advisers, as well as new options of trade, diplomacy, and espionage. Due to the widespread use of firearms in the period, new combat tactics have to be used. However, the key elements of the series, the turn-based strategic layer and large-scale battles, remained unchanged.

9.1

Steam

7.7

Users

Empire: Total War
Test Drive Unlimited

Test Drive Unlimited

PCPlayStationXbox

September 5, 2006

Racing, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer.

A new incarnation of the popular racing game series launched back in 1987 by Distinctive Software and Accolade. Test Drive Unlimited was developed by Eden Games, the creators of the V-Rally franchise, under the aegis of Atari. The main change in relation to its predecessors is the vast open world set on the faithfully recreated Oahu island, which can be freely explored. The players can undertake a number of various racing challenges to earn cash that lets them buy new vehicles for their garage. In total, there are over 90 licensed cars and motorcycles to choose from. In the game, we can modify our avatar by dressing him in designer clothes and even buy a new house with a bigger garage. The title features an innovatory multiplayer mode that, similarly to MMO productions, enables thousands of players to compete at the same time.

8.5

Users

Test Drive Unlimited
Oxygen Not Included

Oxygen Not Included

PC

July 30, 2019

Simulation, 2D, Economic, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

A 2D science-fiction simulation game by Canadian studio Klei Entertainment, in which your task is to develop a colony on an unspecified planet. In Oxygen Not Included you're responsible for all the ways in which the base functions, from expanding it to managing every individual colonist and assigning their duties. A colonist can e.g. mine for resources, build constructions, conduct research, manage transport, and even cook; each of the activities can be prioritized to make our base function more efficiently. Moreover, you have to care for the basic needs of the colonists and ensure they have access to water, food, heating, and the eponymous oxygen, which distributed across the base by a complex network of pipes. The game features the studio's distinct cartoonish visual style.

9.7

Steam

8.8

Users

Oxygen Not Included
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 - Yuri's Revenge

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 - Yuri's Revenge

PC

October 17, 2001

Strategy, Alternative History, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

The official expansion to Command & Conquer 2: Red Alert 2, the renowned RTS released in 2000 by the Westwood Studios company. The expansion pack, titled Yuri’s Revenge, expands the storyline of the vanilla version by adding an additional plot thread, in which Yuri – the advisor of the main antagonist of Red Alert 2 – is the lead character. Similarly to the previous installment of the production, the single player campaign has been divided into two separate parts (seven missions for each of the factions), allowing us to declare ourselves either for the Allied or the Soviet side of the conflict. The multiplayer mode has also been further developed with the addition of ten new scenarios and also an entirely new faction – the forces of Yuri. Furthermore, the title also features previously unavailable regions, such as Hollywood, London, Cairo or Transylvania; several unique buildings and units have also been added to the expansion, including the Virus sniper, the genetically modified Brute, the Boomer submarine, as well as the Slave Miner excavation vehicle. The developers have also prepared over an hour of HD cutscenes to further enhance our gameplay experience.

9.1

Users

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 - Yuri's Revenge
Stray

Stray

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

July 19, 2022

Adventure, Cyberpunk, Indie Games, Cats, Action Adventure, Robots, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.

TPP action adventure game, in which we play the role of a cat moving around a cyberpunk city, inhabited not by people, but by robots. Stray is a game created by Blue Twelve Studio and published by Annapurna Interactive.

9.5

Gamepressure

8.3

OpenCritic

9.7

Steam

6.7

Users

Stray
Dishonored 2

Dishonored 2

PCPlayStationXbox

November 11, 2016

Action, FPP, Immersive Sim, Internet, PC Game Pass, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Stealth, Steampunk, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A sequel to a best-selling FPP stealth game set in a universe that combines stylistics of the late Victorian era with steampunk elements. The title is a result of cooperation between Arkane Studios and the game’s publisher – Bethesda company. The sequel’s main heroine is Emily Kadwin, the daughter of the murdered empress, who joins forces with the empress’ former bodyguard Corvo, the protagonist of the previous game. The girl tries to reclaim the lost crown and take revenge on all responsible for the death of her mother. Gameplay mechanics did not change much, so you still are offered much freedom in the way you reach the game’s objectives. Depending on your preferences, you may either use stealth approach or engage in open conflicts. The game can be completed as either of the two heroes, whereas each one has slightly different abilities and fighting style. Just like the previous game, Dishonored 2 contains only single player gameplay with no cooperation mode.

8.7

OpenCritic

9.0

Steam

8.3

Users

Dishonored 2
Palworld

Palworld

PCPlayStationXbox

July 10, 2026

Action, Crafting, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Sandbox, Online, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere.

A third-person survival action game with RPG elements. Palworld tasks us with traversing a beautiful world, catching creatures known as Pals and exploiting them in various ways. The game supports singleplayer and multiplayer.

7.7

OpenCritic

9.5

Steam

8.7

Users

Palworld
DMC: Devil May Cry

DMC: Devil May Cry

PCPlayStationXbox

January 15, 2013

Action, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP, Urban Fantasy.

A dynamic action game utilizing the third-person perspective. It's the fifth installment in the Devil May Cry franchise and also the reboot of the series. The game was produced by British studio Ninja Theory (Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West) and the process was supervised by Capcom. DMC: Devil May Cry takes place simultaneously in two worlds: the human one and the infernal one (Limbo). The player is cast in the role of Dante, a young man fighting demons that find their way to the human world. It's a spectacular hack-and-slash game with adventure elements. The gameplay focuses mostly on mass extermination of opponents, using all kinds of diverse weaponry, including both cold weapons and firearms.

9.3

Steam

7.3

Users

DMC: Devil May Cry
Devil May Cry 5

Devil May Cry 5

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

March 8, 2019

Action, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP, Urban Fantasy.

Another entry in the famous series of hack'n'slash games that tell the story of Dante – a half-man, half-demon hybrid who fights various creatures.

8.8

OpenCritic

9.6

Steam

8.7

Users

Devil May Cry 5
Sniper Elite V2

Sniper Elite V2

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

May 1, 2012

Action, FPP, FPS, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Shooters.

The game is a remastered and expanded version of the classic shooter developed by Rebellion and released in 2005. Sniper Elite V2 is set in the besieged Berlin, when the World War II is reaching its end. The player is put in the shoes of Karl Fairburne - an American agent disguised as a German sniper, who is following the traces of Nazi scientists working on a deadly rocket weapon. This new installment does not introduce a new setting, but the protagonist, visuals and levels have all changed. When it comes to the levels, those were based on the missions from the original game. Sniper Elite V2 places special emphasis on realism, taking a set of factors into account when calculating the trajectory of projectiles. Also, the killcam system was improved, displaying an x-ray animation of one's bullet damaging the body of an enemy. An original multiplayer mode is a significant addition here - it focuses on tactical, sniping duels for up to 12 players.

8.8

Steam

7.9

Users

Sniper Elite V2
American Truck Simulator

American Truck Simulator

PCPlayStationXbox

February 2, 2016

Simulation, Truck, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Cars, Singleplayer, Transport.

The next installment in the popular truck simulation game series with an additional economic layer. The product was created by Czech studio SCS Software, who previously created its sister game - Euro Truck Simulator - and the 18 Wheels of Steel franchise. The game lets you play as a driver of a mighty 18-wheeler, whose career takes him from being an ordinary full-time corporation worker to an owner of a prosperous transport company. Gameplay mechanics is close to the previous games from SCS Software, except this time you get to traverse the key highways of the United States and Canada. The authors not only took care to faithfully recreate the American road map and its landmarks, but also implemented a wide selection of the most popular trucks on the continent.

8.5

Gamepressure

7.8

OpenCritic

9.7

Steam

9.0

Users

American Truck Simulator
Age of Empires IV

Age of Empires IV

PCPlayStationXbox

October 28, 2021

Strategy, Economic, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

The fourth full-fledged installment in the famous series of real-time strategy games. The saga is considered as one of the most important in the history of the genre. Contrary to previous games in the series, which were developed by the now defunct Ensemble Studios, Age of Empires IV was developed by Relic Entertainment, a studio that created series like Company of Heroes and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. The mechanics of Age of Empires IV are faithful to its predecessors. The player takes control of one of several civilizations (including European, Asian and Arab nations) and leads it through subsequent phases of evolution. During the game, the player is gathering resources, constructing new buildings and creating powerful armies. In addition to single player mode, the title features an advanced multiplayer mode that enables the player to face other commanders from across the world.

8.5

Gamepressure

8.3

OpenCritic

8.6

Steam

8.9

Users

Age of Empires IV
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

PCPlayStationXbox

August 23, 2016

RPG, Cyberpunk, FPP, Immersive Sim, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth.

The fourth major installment in a popular cyberpunk action-RPG series. The game was developed by Eidos Montreal, who previously developed two other parts of the cycle, as well as the 2014 reboot of the cult Thief franchise. The game is set 2 years after the events of Deus Ex: Human Revolution. The player again assumes the role of an Interpol agent, Adam Jensen, who fights criminal organizations in different parts of the world. In accordance with the tradition of the series, gameplay is non-linear, allowing the player to choose the ways of dealing with in-game problems: from open confrontation to stealth approach. As compared with the previous game, this time you have access to twice as many biochips and special abilities that are gradually unlocked throughout the gameplay. Another vital element are the consequences of your choices – all your actions and conversations can bear consequences later in the game.

8.0

Gamepressure

8.1

OpenCritic

7.6

Steam

7.1

Users

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Spyro Reignited Trilogy

Spyro Reignited Trilogy

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

November 13, 2018

Arcade, Fantasy, 3D Platformers, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Dragon, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

A collection of three three-dimensional platform games that were originally released on the first PlayStation. The protagonist is a small, purple dragon named Spyro. The collection features the following games: Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage! and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. The games feature almost the same gameplay as the originals, but their graphics were greatly refreshed.

8.1

OpenCritic

7.9

Users

Spyro Reignited Trilogy
My Time at Sandrock

My Time at Sandrock

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

November 2, 2023

RPG, Crafting, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Cozy Game, Farm, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.

My Time at Sandrock is a sandbox RPG and a sequel to My Time at Portia, developed by Pathea Games. The game expands upon the concepts and mechanics of its predecessor.

8.8

Steam

3.3

Users

My Time at Sandrock
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

PCPlayStationXbox

November 16, 2010

Action, Historical, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP, 16th Century, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Action-adventure game with stealth elements and the second major installment in the best-selling Assassin's Creed series. The game, created by Ubisoft Montreal, is the second part of the so-called Ezio trilogy. Players can follow the adventures of a Renaissance assassin, Ezio Auditore da Firenze (the protagonist of Assassin's Creed II). Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is set in Rome - the city of conflicting interests of influential houses and the seat of the villainous Templar Order. The sandbox gameplay structure, well-known to fans of the series, was enriched with a new element – managing local structures belonging to the Brotherhood of Assassins that allow you to recruit and train new members, who can be ordered to aid you in combat. For the first time in the franchise's history, the developers decided to introduce an online multiplayer mode.

8.8

Steam

7.7

Users

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
PUBG: Battlegrounds

PUBG: Battlegrounds

PCPlayStationXbox

December 20, 2017

Action, Battle Royale, FPP, FPS, Games as a Service, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Free-to-play.

An online shooter with elements of survival, focusing on a Battle Royale type of competition (the last man standing wins). Playerunkown’s Battlegrounds is a game from the developers of TERA MMO and the creator of Battle Royale mods for Arma II and Arma III. The rules of the game are simple: a large number of players are put together in a big closed location with only one mission – to eliminate everyone else. A game ends when there is only one player left alive. Participants start off completely unarmed, so the first phase is basically a race for the best weapon. Players can make use of various kinds of traps, and the game offers much freedom when it comes to choosing the methods of eliminating enemies. An extra help for that comes from a simple crafting system, which lets you construct items from gathered resources. Playerunkown’s Battlegrounds’ fast-paced gameplay is further increased by the fact that the map is gradually getting smaller, making confrontations between players more frequent.

6.0

Steam

7.1

Users

PUBG: Battlegrounds
Farming Simulator 19

Farming Simulator 19

PCPlayStationXbox

November 20, 2018

Simulation, Economic, Internet, Machines and Equipment, Multiplayer, Farm, Singleplayer.

Farming Simulator 19 is a new installment of the popular series of farming simulators. This time, the authors decided to make a big step forward by introducing a completely new graphic engine, as well as three large open world locations.

7.0

OpenCritic

9.4

Steam

8.0

Users

Farming Simulator 19
Return to Castle Wolfenstein

Return to Castle Wolfenstein

PC

November 20, 2001

Action, Very Brutal, FPP, FPS, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

A first-person shooter set during World War II and an attempt at refreshing the legendary FPS Wolfenstein 3D, a breakthrough installment in the series that originally began in 1981. It was developed by a previously unknown studio called Gray Matter, although id Software, the creators of the original, kept watch over the development process. In the game, we assume the role of an American soldier of Polish descent, B.J. Blazkowicz, who is tasked with stopping a secret Nazi experiment that aims to resurrect prince Heinrich I and use his power to gain upper hand in war. During his mission, the protagonist has to face various enemies that include not only SS soldiers but also creatures that are the result of the secret German experiments and supernatural powers. The game’s multiplayer mode is its big asset—players are divided into Allies and Nazis, and each side has different tasks to perform. The high-quality graphics are powered by a modified Quake III engine.

9.3

Steam

9.4

Users

Return to Castle Wolfenstein
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

PCPlayStationXbox

August 11, 2021

Simulation, Economic, Machines and Equipment, Polish games, Cars, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

Another part of the well-known series, in which we play the role of a car repairer. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 brings a number of improvements and new mechanics to the proven formula. The game was developed by the Polish company Red Dot Games.

7.0

Gamepressure

9.6

Steam

8.7

Users

Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Wolfenstein: The New Order

Wolfenstein: The New Order

PCPlayStationXbox

May 20, 2014

Action, Alternative History, Very Brutal, FPP, FPS, 60s and 70s, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

A first-person shooter and the seventh major installment in the Wolfenstein series. This one was developed by Swedish studio Machine Games, founded by former members of Starbreeze Studios. Wolfenstein: The New Order tells an alternative history of the World War II, where the Third Reich won. The game’s main hero is B. J. Blazkowicz, a veteran of the American special forces. After spending 20 years in cryosleep, he has to stand up to the Nazis once more. The gameplay boils down to annihilating armies of enemies with all sorts of weapons, and occasionally solving simple puzzles. The game’s advanced graphics are powered by the efficient id Tech 5 engine, also known from Rage and The Evil Within.

8.2

OpenCritic

9.2

Steam

8.1

Users

Wolfenstein: The New Order
Need for Speed ProStreet

Need for Speed ProStreet

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

November 13, 2007

Racing, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Cars, Singleplayer.

The 11th installment in the popular racing game series developed by Electronic Arts. In contrast to the previous parts of the game, this title completely abandons the idea of illegal races and transfers the action to professional racing circuits. Players take part in a number of challenges divided into four race variations: Drag, Grip, Drift, and Speed Challenge, in the latter the driver who reaches top speed wins. Successive victories unlock new challenges and cars. The game offers 26 licensed car models that can be customized with the Autosculpt system. The authors emphasize the recreation of crashes and the realistic damage model that influences the car’s performance. Fans of realism were given the option of turning off all the driving assistance, like power steering and ABS, which makes driving much more simulator-like.

7.0

Users

Need for Speed ProStreet
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 20, 2013

Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP, TPS, Modern Conflicts.

A third-person action game developed by Ubisoft Toronto. This is the sixth installment in the franchise telling the story of Sam Fisher. Together with the members of Fourth Echelon, the agent has to face a dangerous terrorist group planning to conduct a series of attacks on the US soil. The story campaign contains missions taking place in the United States, Iraq, Indonesia, and Paraguay. The assignments can be completed in accordance with one of three gameplay styles recognized by the game: ghost (avoiding contact), panther (silent elimination), and assault (direct combat). Thus, the gameplay depends on the player's preferences to a certain degree. The game offers several well-made multiplayer modes as well, allowing both for rivalry and cooperation.

7.9

Steam

8.4

Users

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist
Dead Island 2

Dead Island 2

PCPlayStationXbox

April 21, 2023

Action, Very Brutal, RPG Elements, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Zombie.

The second installment of an FPP action series set during the zombie apocalypse. Dead Island 2 takes place in Los Angeles, where a few lucky survivors turn out to be immune to the zombie virus. They thus attempt to learn the origin of the epidemic by traversing the city, completing quests and wiping out hordes of undead.

7.0

Gamepressure

7.5

OpenCritic

7.7

Steam

5.5

Users

Dead Island 2
Avowed

Avowed

PCPlayStationXbox

February 18, 2025

RPG, Fantasy, FPP, PC Game Pass, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass Premium.

An action RPG developed by Obsidian Entertainment, taking place in the Pillars of Eternity universe. Avowed is set in the world of Eora, in a realm known as the Living Lands. We play as an envoy of the Aedyr Empire, tasked with investigating a mysterious plague. The game features open locations, character development and leading a team of companions.

9.0

Gamepressure

8.0

OpenCritic

7.7

Steam

6.9

Users

Avowed
Battlefield 2142

Battlefield 2142

PC

October 17, 2006

Action, Battlefield, FPP, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.

Another installment in the popular multiplayer FPS game series, developed since 2002 by Digital Illusions and EA. Following the historical themes and the fictional conflict from Battlefield 2, this time the game takes place in the future—in the year 2142, to be exact, after a devastating nuclear disaster, which resulted in a new ice age. There's a new conflict involving two powerful factions: the joint European-American forces and the Russian-Arabic-Indian coalition. Like in the previous installments of the franchise, there are several soldier classes to choose as your player character, and you can use a wide range of futuristic vehicles and weapons, bringing to mind sci-fi movies. As usual when it comes to this series, Battlefield 2124 focuses mainly on the multiplayer mode, for up to 64 players at the same time, although the game also feature a singleplayer mode, in which you fight against AI-controlled enemies.

8.6

Users

Battlefield 2142
Need for Speed: Underground

Need for Speed: Underground

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

November 17, 2003

Racing, Multiplayer, Cars, Singleplayer.

The seventh installment in the legendary racing series developed since 1995. Created once again by EA Black Box, the game brings revolutionary changes to the series, focusing on illegal street racing, popularized mainly by The Fast and the Furious movie. This time, apart from usual races, the player can take part in several racing events, such as drifting competitions or drag races. The game offers a wide set of licensed cars popular among the illegal racing aficionados. The game stands out with a wide array of car customization options it delivers - the player can buy licensed car parts produced by the most popular real-life manufacturers. Money is an important aspect of the game, because the player spends the cash they earned in races to buy new cars and parts. Need for Speed: Underground features a diverse soundtrack as well. The player can listen to a variety of genres, such as rap, techno, or metal.

7.6

Users

Need for Speed: Underground
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

PCPlayStationXbox

March 20, 2007

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A post-apocalyptic action game inspired by the science-fiction books by the Strugatsky brothers. It was developed by Ukrainian studio GSC Game World, known for Codename: Outbreak as well as Cossacks and the American Conquest game series. As a result of blowing up of the sarcophagus protecting the damaged nuclear reactor in Chernobyl, radioactive dust covered a vast portion of the surrounding areas. This led not only to the death of a large part of plants and animals living there, but also the emergence of hideous mutations and a variety of deadly anomalies. The player takes on the role of one of the stalkers, a group of men who venture into the contaminated zone years after the catastrophe, in search of valuable items, plants, and artifacts. The game combines elements of tactical first-person shooters, adventure games, and RPGs. Players are given a vast terrain completely open for exploration, a wide arsenal of customizable weapons, and a full spectrum of unique enemies with different abilities. The game’s non-linear story offers 7 alternative endings.

9.5

Steam

8.2

Users

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl