The BEST PC games going into 2022

 BEST PC games going into 2022

Despite the strong competition that exists with video game consoles in the market year after year, computers continue to be the home of millions of gamers who enjoy games with a passion that is difficult to match in other communities. On PC, we have available and at our fingertips, the most extensive video game catalog in history. Whether from the Steam, Epic, and derivatives digital stores, the offer is huge. Therefore, delving into which are the best PC games is a task that seems daunting.

Still, with everything, from Vandal, we have wanted to fasten our seat belts well to our gamer chair and accommodate our desk to present you in this article a top with what we believe are the best 20 video games that we can currently enjoy on PC (not only we say it, for, Of course, we take into account his incredible notes and global ratings from both the critics and the public). From ageless classics to recent releases, you are sure to love these titles if you give them a chance.

Half-life 2

• Released: Nov 16, 2004
• Developer: Valve
• Genre: First Person Shooter

Half-Life 2 remains today one of the games most remembered and loved by the PC gaming community, hence some are still waiting for the arrival of Half-Life 3 as the second coming of Jesus Christ.

It is not for less, we are talking about a totally groundbreaking title that knew how to elevate the genre and includes technical improvements that are currently a standard in the industry. it deserves to be played For that alone , but it is also that we find ourselves with an epic adventure full of great moments in which Gordon Freeman must face the Alliance for the sake of human resistance and, oddly enough, continues to endure the guy superbly. It is as if the years did not pass through him .

Red Dead Redemption 2

• Released: December 5, 2019
• Developer: Rockstar Games
• Genre: Action Adventure, Open World and Survival

Rockstar could not be missing from this list. Although the company has had its friction with the PC community for years, it must be admitted that it is a luxury to have Red Dead Redemption 2 available on the computer.

The last great title of the company to date is also one of its best works, if not the best . Deep, nuanced, with endless mechanics and an engaging story from the start , RDR2 is the ultimate cowboy game. It tends to fall into the cliché that Rockstar are perfectionists to the extreme, but it is a truth like a cathedral and, for example this game. In addition, on the best computers, this wonder can run in 8K. Surely you are already drooling just imagining it.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

• Released: May 19, 2015
• Developer: CD Projekt RED
• Genre: Action-RPG, Open World and Western RPG

After the damaged launch of Cyberpunk 2077, there was a tremendous uproar surrounding CD Projekt RED. However, if something was clear to us, it is that the Polish company really created a masterpiece that is on its way to being timeless with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, a sign that great video games are the result of effort, pampering and affection. of their workers and that, unfortunately, it is not always possible to give birth to them.

Far from the disappointment of Cyberpunk 2077, in 2015, CD Projekt released the third and last great adventure of the sorcerer Geralt of Rivia. Truthfully, even to this day, we can’t think of many other mature, refined, and well-written open-world RPGs like Wild Hunt. It is a game that undoubtedly shines with its own light and a whole pool of hours for those who decide to enter it (even more so if we do not forget its fabulous expansions).

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

• Released: July 27, 2010
• Developer: Blizzard
• Genre: RTS and Strategy

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is the gateway to the sequel to the original Blizzard title and one of the best strategy games that we can enjoy on the computer. This sequel, which is divided into up to three different parts, it should be remembered that today it offers almost entirely the contents of Wings of Liberty for free (including its campaign). There are not many other games in the genre that can be measured face to face against StarCraft.

Minecraft

• Released: November 18, 2011
• Developer: Mojang
• Genre: Construction

Minecraft is a classic in its own right, and we assume it needs no introduction. For more than a decade, it has become one of the most popular and sold video games in history, and its place is more than deserved by the endless amount of options it offers its players. 

Building your own dream worlds is a reality in this game and, why lie, its version for computer is the most complete thanks to its huge community and all the mods that can be installed. Whether you want a solo experience or have a good time with your friends, Minecraft has literally it all.

Portal 2

• Released: April 19, 2011
• Developer: Valve
• Genre: Puzzle Platforms

We know, Valve repeats several times in this top, but we could not ignore Portal 2, another of its great titles. If you love puzzle games with a perfect combination of platforms, as well as an intriguing and fun story, this is the title you need right now. As if that weren’t enough, it also offers a cooperative mode to play various original puzzles with another friend, so if you haven’t had a chance to try it yet, don’t wait any longer and give it a try. It will not disappoint you.

Half-Life: Alyx

• Released: March 23, 2020
• Developer: Valve
• Genre: Action Adventure and Virtual Reality

That a virtual reality game is able to sneak into this top could already speak for itself without the need for a presentation. Obviously, we are not talking about just any game. Half-Life: Alyx is the leap from Valve’s franchise to virtual reality, and it deserves its niche here precisely because of what it achieves at the level of immersion and mechanics. Internationally praised, this prequel that takes place five years before Half-Life 2 is a beautiful example of the potential that is yet to be explored in this genre. Honestly, it may be your only reason to buy virtual reality glasses.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO)

• Released: August 21, 2012
• Developer: Valve and Hidden Path
• Genre: First Person Shooter and Multiplayer Shooter

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is possibly the best known tactical shooter in the world. Veterans will still remember those long gaming sessions in the defunct cybers. His proposal is simple, two teams of five players face each other on a map. One must plant a bomb, and the other must prevent it from exploding. Easy and, therefore, tremendously addictive and a timeless classic. In addition, since 2018, CS: GO has been free, so if you had your doubts, go ahead and sink your teeth into it and then tell us.

League of Legends

• Released: October 27, 2009
• Developer: Riot Games
• Genre: MOBA

If in the field of MOBAs there is a game that has dominated the market for more than a decade, that is undoubtedly the well-known League of Legends, which was born inspired by the popular Warcraft III custom map, Defense of the Ancients: Allstars. To this day, Riot’s free to play has more than 150 different playable characters and a professional competitive scene capable of filling stadiums as if we were talking about soccer world finals.

LoL is something you have to experience for yourself to understand its potential. Millions of players they’ve been hooked on it for years, some hating themselves for it. Masoquitas maybe? It’s possible, or it might just be so good that you can’t help but return to the Rift over and over again.

Rainbow six siege

• Released: December 1, 2015
• Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
• Genre: First Person Shooter and Multiplayer Shooter

We continue to recommend tactical action shooters. In this sense, we could not forget Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, a twist to the saga towards a more classic style, similar to CS: GO, but that offers a more direct and modern action. It is an ideal game if you are looking to play games with friends. Intelligently synchronizing, preparing team strategies and coordinating together with other colleagues has rarely felt more fun and intense than in this installment that Ubisoft offers us, which has been improved over the years by adding new content to stay relevant.

Forza Horizon 4

• Released: October 2, 2018
• Developer: Playground Games
• Genre: Arcade Racing and Cars

As Forza Horizon 5 is almost on the verge of launching, it remains to be seen if the new installment of the Playground Games racing game can surpass Forza Horizon 4 as one of the best arcade driving titles that we have available on the computer currently.

It is possible that this is the case because it seems that this saga is only getting better with each new installment. In the present case, we can drive through a mapping that almost entirely recreates the United Kingdom and offers an impressive real-time station system. Of course, it goes without saying that the number and variety of vehicles will delight motor enthusiasts.

Valheim

• Released: February 2, 2021
• Developer: Iron Gate AB
• Genre: Open World and Survival

Even though Valheim is officially still in Early Access, it’s amazing how many things this survival title does and how well it does them all. Whether playing alone or with other friends or strangers, Valheim immerses us in a procedural fantasy world inspired by Norse mythology in which we must collect resources, create bases, forge weapons and face fearsome bosses in order to rise to the top. Valhalla himself. A surprise of the year 2021 that has enchanted millions of players in the blink of an eye for its unquestionable quality.

Valorant

• Released: June 2, 2020
• Developer: Riot Games
• Genre: First Person Shooter

Riot Games wanted to compete with CS: GO in 2020 with the totally free launch of Valorant, and the company did not miss the mark. We are talking about a most interesting tactical shooter, which adds characters with unique abilities to make the battlefield very varied in each game. Its emphasis on competitive mode will delight the most motivated players, and its light-hearted art style is highly enjoyable.

Mass Effect Legendary Edition

• Released: May 14, 2021
• Developer: BioWare
• Genre: Action-RPG, Action Adventure and Open World

When BioWare released a new sci-fi IP titled Mass Effect in 2007, many immediately felt the company was laying the foundation for one of the most beloved and iconic franchises in video game history.

They were not wrong. Commander Shepard’s spectacular adventure formed by a trilogy of titles is already a masterpiece that has remained in the memory of those of us who could enjoy it in its day. Epic missions across the galaxy, decisions that stick from delivery to delivery, action in abundance and a superb script with unforgettable characters …

If you have not yet been able to taste this work, the opportunity now presents itself better than ever with Mass Effect Legendary Edition. This title brings together the trilogy remastered in 4K, with all the DLC included and hundreds of hours of the best science fiction at the highest level. Many believe that BioWare will never be able to create something better, and they may be right.

Hades

• Released: September 17, 2020
• Developer: Supergiant Games
• Genre: Action-RPG and Roguelike

Hades was one of the great surprises that the industry gave us in 2020. We could say that Supergiant Games has already established itself as a more than remarkable studio after publishing titles such as Bastion, Transistor or Pyre. However, it is with Hades with the game that they have struck the table.

This rogue like brings a breath of fresh air to the genre and offers the most refined and addictive gameplay as we control the Immortal Prince, a divine being who must deal with Olympus to escape from the Underworld. Its variety makes each game different, and its incredible visual section is a joy to behold.

Microsoft Flight Simulator

• Released: August 17, 2020
• Developer: Asobo Studio
• Genre: Simulation and Flight Simulator

Ok, flight simulator games could indeed be considered niche. Still, in this sense, Microsoft Flight Simulator, the last installment to date of this peculiar franchise, is the best thing you can throw yourself in the face if you are a lover of these experiences.

Not only its technical section and its support for peripherals is an absolute delight, but we are facing an utterly immersive title of overwhelming realism and with a care for crazy detail. It might not be for everyone, but at the end of the day, soaring your wings and flying over any corner of the planet isn’t much more impressive in real life than it is here.

DOOM Eternal

• Released: March 19, 2020
• Developer: id Software
• Genre: First Person Shooter

The lovers of the FPS can not miss DOOM Eternal. If DOOM of 2016 was already a spectacularly furious, addictive and hilarious game, this sequel raises the bar for quality to the very sky (even if it all happens in the most terrifying hells imaginable).

From id Software, the fathers of the genre, they have marked work with gameplay capable of blowing the head of even the purest, but be careful, because its visual and sound design is overwhelming and its optimization on computers is exquisite, so we could say that has it all. If you are having a rough time and looking to smash demons by imagining they are your boss, this is your game.

Genshin Impact

• Released: September 28, 2020
• Developer: Mihoyo
• Genre: JRPG and Role

In the world of free to play, it is common to find quite cumbersome and misleading titles that, during their first hours, encourage the player with a lot of promises and then force them to go through the cashier to advance. In this sense, Genshin Impact is a surprise and a sensation that already dazzles millions of players worldwide. The title of miHoYo is a giant that does not stop growing and that can be enjoyed from start to finish without spending a single penny (although it has its relevant currencies and payment methods, it is not in vain it is still a gatcha ).

This fantasy role-playing adventure with explicit references to titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild not only has beautiful visuals with anime aesthetics but also invites us to live an epic adventure that continues to expand and that promises Hundreds of hours of fun, exploration and lots of combat with the most polished mechanics, which our friends can join. Not bad for a free game.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

• Released: March 21, 2019
• Developer: FromSoftware
• Genre: Action-RPG and Hack and Slash

Fans of the Dark Souls saga and FromSoftware titles devised by Miyazaki’s creative mind will know that the company’s latest title to date, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, is one of their best works. And it has it all. It is an almost perfect mix between the essence of a Souls and the most frenetic DNA of Bloodborne, but with hints of originality here and there to create a dynamic and daring experience.

Its Asian setting suits it wonderfully, and it also goes hand in hand with the story they tell us and the new sword mechanics in the purest samurai style (it even has small touches of stealth). As always, the artwork is fabulous, and the variety of enemies and bosses will have their good hours foaming at the mouth since demanding is a good time, so be warned.

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

• Released: October 21, 2016
• Developer: Firaxis Games
• Genre: Turn-based Strategy and Strategy

The turn-based strategy is a genre that has always done him great computer games. In this sense, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, the most recent installment in the veteran Firaxis Games saga, is a true and perfect example of this. For obvious reasons, the PC is the best platform to enjoy this title that, as always, invites us to build an empire from scratch and put ourselves ahead of our rivals as we expand our world power. Its mechanics are profound and will delight lovers of the genre, and, in addition, it has two notable expansion packs for those who still need more hours of content.

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