A Reddit user has cast light on the top-ratedPC gamesof all time, with every iteration of one iconic franchise making the top 25. The subsequent comments in response to the Reddit post have led to discussions on which games deserve to be considered among the best PC games ever.
Reddit userbinglebangle7on the r/gaming Subreddit brought the highest-rated games on PC. Onbinglebangle7’s Reddit post, they shared a graphic that highlights the 25 top-rated PC games according to the titles' Metascore on Metacritic.TheHalf-Lifeseries takes up three spaces in the top 25, with another space reserved forThe Orange Boxcompilation title which includesHalf-Life 2and its following episodes.
Several Interesting Titles Made It To The Top 25 Highest-Rated PC Titles
RPGs Are Universally Acclaimed, According To Metacritic
The list of the best PC games according to Metacritic features a diverse array of titles, from indie gems to iconic AAA franchises.The top-rated PC game of all time isDisco Elysium: The Final Cut,which has reached aMetascore of 97. The unique RPG by ZA/UM was released in 2021, and hascaptivated gamerswith its unmatched narrative depth and nihilistic writing. Many other RPGs make up the top 25, withThe Elder Scrollstaking two slots, withOblivionandSkyrimgarnering a Metascore of 94 each. All 25 games can be found inbinglebangle7’s graphic:
The most recent game to make the top 25 highest-rated PC games of all time is 2023’sBaldur’s Gate 3, which has come in fourth place witha score of 96. Theaward-winningRPGjoins its 2000 predecessorBaldur’s Gate 2: Shadows of Amn,which has managed to capture a95 Metascore.Huge AAA titles likeGrand Theft Auto V, Elden Ring,andBioshockall reach the top 25, but two underrated gems feature in the list too:Grim FandangoandDwarf Fortress.The latter is a complex roguelike management sim, with the prior being awitty point-and-click adventure.
Half-Life Holds Three Spots In The 25 Highest-Rated PC Games
Valve Games Make Up A Fifth Of The List
When considering the best PC games of all time, the developerValveinstantly springs to many gamers' minds. The studio makes up a fifth of the highest-rated PC games, with theHalf-Lifefranchise capturing three of those spots, alongsidePortal 2andThe Orange Box.Both mainlineHalf-Lifegames make the list, withHalf-Life 2(2004) securing the second spot with aMetascore of 96. The series' innovative storytelling and physics-based FPS gameplay were groundbreaking andcontinue to be endured by fans to this day.
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In response to the Reddit post,commenter polski8bitnoted that “it’s crazy how Valve managed to make some of the best games of all time, most of them in a row, and they all rank so high.“Even the 2000s VR spin-off gameHalf-Life: Alyxbroke into the top 25,which highlights the franchise’s enduring popularity and quality. Its continued recognition among thehighest-rated PC gamesof all time underscores its lasting appeal. While fans willforever be clamoring forHalf-Life 3, PC gamers should refer to this top 25 list as canonized titles that are must-plays.
Source:Metacritic,Reddit - r/gaming
