Hello everyone
I recently upgraded my PC and I'm excited to explore new games that can take advantage of my improved hardware. Previously, my old PC was limited, and I had to be selective about the games I played. I also have a Steam Deck, but I'm looking for offline single-player experiences on my PC.
I'm looking for games that offer an unforgettable experience and high replay value. I enjoy open-world games that give me the freedom to explore, similar to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. I know it's not a PC game, but it gives you an idea of my playstyle.
Here are some games I've enjoyed in the past:
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - My favorite game, I love the freedom to explore without being bound to quests.
• Far Cry 3 - Great open-world experience that didn't get boring.
• NieR: Automata - Engaging story, but it got a bit repetitive.
• Scarlet Nexus - Great story, high replay value, and a beautiful world, although it can be repetitive.
• ULTRAKILL - Challenging and high replay value.
• Portal 2 - High replay value.
• Portal 1 - Enjoyed it, but didn't love it.
• Subnautica - Absolutely loved it.
• The Witcher 3 - Didn't enjoy it, but I'm giving it another try soon.
• Doom Eternal - Liked it.
• Horizon Zero Dawn - It's an average game, with a mid-story and a beautiful world.
For me, a good story is often the top priority, but I also enjoy games like Breath of the Wild where I can relax and play without thinking too hard.
If you're curious about my specs, here they are:
New PC:
• CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-Core
• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
• RAM: 64GB DDR5 Memory
Old PC: • GPU: AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
• CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K @ 3.50GHz
• RAM: 4GB DDR3 Memory
I'd appreciate any game recommendations that fit my preferences.
Edit: Thanks already for the recommendations, I might also add, that I love the Halo games. Except the newer ones.
I'm not seeing Elden Ring anywhere in the top voted posts, but if you're looking for something like BotW, you should consider it. Always somewhere new to explore and very non-linear. The lore of the world is insanely rich, but there basically is no story.
Tunic is awesome. Lots of exploration and lots of secrets to find. Don't look anything up, it's a very unique experience.
Hollow Knight is the first metroidvania I liked. Great exploration, but it's not exactly going to test the limits of your rig. Similar to the Souls games, lots of lore, little story.
Rimworld is so non-linear it's literally a story simulator. It creates unforgettable experiences and has infinite replayability. You can save and quit at any moment, so it's good if you only have an hour or two (but you could easily put hundreds of hours into it).
And I want to echo others who said Outer Wilds, RDR2, BG3, and CP2077.
I'll second Elden Ring. Don't let the idea that it's a "Souls Game" scare you off. Was my first one playing as well and it's AMAZING.