difficult choices

Modern PC gaming faces criticism for high hardware requirements, making it inaccessible for some gamers. Many AAA games have frequent issues, but there are numerous engaging titles that can run on lower-spec systems, including laptops with integrated graphics. 1. The Red Strings Club (2018) - A narrative-driven indie game that runs smoothly on virtually any system. 2. Mirror's Edge (2009) - An innovative parkour game that performs well on integrated graphics. 3. Animal Well (2024) - A Metroidvania puzzle-platformer that requires minimal GPU power. 4. BioShock Infinite (2013) - A highly regarded game that runs well on systems with an 11th Gen Intel Core CPU. 5. Ultrakill (2020) - A retro-inspired FPS that runs smoothly on any computer. 6. Firewatch (2016) - A narrative-focused game that runs well on integrated graphics. 7. Rocket League (2015) - A multiplayer game that remains visually appealing even on lower settings. 8. Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition (2013) - An accessible RPG that can run on GPUs with 256MB of VRAM. 9. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series (2020) - A narrative-driven game with modest system requirements. 10. Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition (2014) - An action-adventure game that runs well on integrated GPUs from the last decade. Honorable mentions include Little Nightmares, Borderlands 3, Subnautica, Counter-Strike 2, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Sid Meier's Civilization V (and VI), and FIFA 22.