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Has there ever been a better time to be a PC gamer than right now? Sure, the sheer number of games available to play made deciding on one hard, but whether you’re sitting down in front of a custom-built gaming rig or you’ve purchased a handheld PC for some bedtime fun, there’s bound to be something that catches your eye.
In 2025, PC gamers were spoilt for choice. Several early-access games were released in full, the best of Xbox and PlayStation launched on those platforms, and quirky indies offered unique experiences to savor. Games like Hades 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Absolum were a blast of fun, while other releases like Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, The Roottrees are Dead, and The Seance of Blake Manor are destined to become cult classics in the years to come.
Our sister site Metacritic has been keeping a close eye on everything that was released this year, and you can scroll down to explore the best-reviewed PC games of the year. We also have a list of what we think are the best PC games to play right now and the best PC games of 2025.
For a closer look at the best of the year, you can also check out GameSpot’s 2025 game of the year and 2025’s biggest gaming news.
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