2025 has proven to be a remarkable year for PC gaming graphics, showcasing an array of visually stunning titles that have captivated players. Below is a curated list of games that stand out for their impressive graphics, each demonstrating the potential of modern game engines and artistic vision.
Cronos: The New Dawn
Released in September 2025 by Bloober Team, Cronos: The New Dawn immerses players in a richly atmospheric world. The game’s environments are breathtaking, complemented by highly detailed 3D character models. Leveraging Unreal Engine 5’s Lumen technology, it maintains visual consistency throughout the gameplay experience.
Hell is Us
From a small studio comes Hell is Us, a title that impresses with its remarkable graphics. The game benefits from Lumen’s advanced lighting capabilities, ensuring consistent illumination even in darker areas. While minor pop-ups occur, the overall visual quality is commendable for a project with a limited budget, showcasing the potential of indie developers using Unreal Engine 5.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 raises the bar for graphical fidelity, particularly in its expansive world. The environments are stunningly crafted, and while the character models are detailed, they may not reach the heights of other major titles such as Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater or Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. Utilizing CRYENGINE’s SVOGI, the game achieves impressive lighting, despite occasional pop-ins in the open-world setting.
Dying Light: The Beast
Initially disappointing in terms of graphics, Dying Light: The Beast saw a significant improvement with the December 2025 Ray Tracing Update. Although it launched without ray tracing effects, the update enhanced the visuals, allowing it to rival other titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Battlefield 6.
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers surprised many with its stunning visuals, thanks to Lumen GI and high-resolution textures. While minor shadow pop-ins exist, they do not detract from the overall experience. This title exemplifies what small development teams can achieve with Unreal Engine 5.
Doom: The Dark Ages
With Path Tracing, Doom: The Dark Ages delivers impressive graphics on PC. However, it does suffer from some low-quality textures, leaving players wondering why an HD Texture Pack has not yet been released. Despite this, the game remains visually striking overall.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Developed by Virtuos Studios, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater stands out as one of the most visually impressive PC games available on Ultra Settings. While the environments may be compact, the quality of the 3D characters, textures, and lighting is exceptional, making it a visual feast for PC gamers.
Silent Hill f
As a graphical powerhouse, Silent Hill f showcases the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5. Players can unlock hidden “True Epic” settings, transforming the game into a visual showcase that ranks among the best-looking titles of 2025.
Half-Life 2 RTX Demo
In March 2025, Orbifold Studios released the Half-Life 2 RTX Demo, which introduces real-time Path Tracing to the classic shooter. Enhanced 3D objects, high-quality textures, and PBR materials elevate the visuals to an impressive level, making it hard for players to return to previous iterations.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
At Max Ray Tracing and Ultra High settings, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows emerges as one of the best-looking games on PC. It serves as a graphical showcase, highlighting the importance of RTGI for dynamic lighting. The game features highly detailed characters and beautifully crafted environments, along with an impressive weather and destruction system. Ubisoft has also integrated a sophisticated hair-stranding system, ensuring minimal pop-ins and a smooth gameplay experience.
