The Best PC Games for 2025

Here are some of the standout PC games of 2025, spanning various genres and offering diverse gameplay experiences:

Doom: The Dark Ages
The latest installment in the Doom series, this prequel introduces a medieval setting with a parry-enabled shield and expansive levels powered by the id Tech 8 engine. Players can also pilot dragons and control massive mechs.
Stellar Blade (PC Release)
Originally a PlayStation 5 exclusive, Stellar Blade has made its way to PC with enhanced visuals, new character outfits, and additional boss battles, offering a refined action-adventure experience.
Borderlands 4 (Releasing September 12, 2025)
The upcoming sequel in the Borderlands series promises a seamless open world, new vehicles, and cooperative gameplay for up to four players. It’s set to be the largest and most open-ended game in the franchise to date.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
A turn-based RPG that blends real-time mechanics, allowing players to dodge, parry, and counter in combat. Set in a fantasy world inspired by Belle Époque France, it has been lauded as a surprise Game of the Year contender.
Avowed
Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, Avowed is an action RPG set in the world of Eora. Players can engage in combat using magic, melee weapons, and firearms, with the option to switch between first-person and third-person perspectives.
Monster Hunter Wilds
The latest entry in the Monster Hunter series introduces a seamless open world, voiced characters, and new mounts that guide players to their targets, enhancing exploration and immersion.

Blue Prince
A strategy puzzle adventure set in the mysterious Mt. Holly, where players navigate shifting corridors and ever-changing chambers. Praised for its innovative gameplay and atmospheric storytelling.
Split Fiction
From the creators of “It Takes Two,” this co-op action-adventure game follows two writers trapped in their own stories, blending sci-fi and fantasy elements in a unique narrative experience. Metacritic
despelote
A slice-of-life adventure set in Quito, Ecuador, in 2001, capturing the essence of childhood and the cultural impact of soccer through the eyes of an eight-year-old boy.