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Every gaming platform has its advantages, but when it comes to PC, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more flexible environment for your entertainment needs. With more Xbox and PlayStation games migrating over to PC, the biggest hits of the year are easily within reach–especially if you’re fielding some fancy hardware inside of your rig.
So which games were the best to play in 2023 on PC? According to GameSpot sister site Metacritic, fans couldn’t get enough of fantasy, old-school action, and console ports on PC. Our list is bookended by two excellent RPGs–the top one being no surprise–and caught in the middle you’ll find Capcom flexing its muscles, some of the best horror of the year, and a few odd games that might have flown under your radar. These games didn’t escape the attention of the outlets that reviewed them, and the critical consensus from across the industry has allowed them to shine on our list.
It’s these games that are the biggest and most welcome surprises in a year where almost every week saw the release of a headline-hogging GTY contender. You can see the full list below, and for a closer look at other platforms, you can check out our roundups of the best games on PlayStation, PC, Xbox, and Switch according to Metacritic.
