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December 2, 2025

The best PC games of all time in 2025

Since 1873, Rock Paper Shotgun has annually curated a selection of the finest PC games, beginning to document this list in 2021. The definition of the best PC games evolves each year, reflecting the current team's tastes. They aim to highlight personal favorites, intentionally leaving out other important titles. The team will unveil their selections for the RPS 100: 2025 Edition throughout the week. Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth features dual protagonists Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu, blending serious themes with surreal humor in a turn-based RPG format. Inscryption challenges players in a card game against a gremlin in a haunted forest, known for its creativity and unexpected twists. House Of The Dying Sun is a space combat game inspired by classics, offering exhilarating battles and intuitive controls. Dragon's Dogma II introduces the Unmaking Arrow, adding unpredictability to its gameplay. Devotion is recognized as a top horror game, exploring despair through a masterfully crafted narrative. DayZ is a survival mod for ArmA II that retains its core essence despite updates, emphasizing player interactions. Wreckfest is a driving game focused on chaos and enjoyment rather than just winning. Dyson Sphere Program immerses players in factory building across planets with smooth gameplay. BattleTech incorporates mercenary economics into tactical gameplay. Full Throttle is a classic adventure game with high production values and a gripping narrative. Deep Rock Galactic features procedurally generated environments and cooperative gameplay. Stray portrays a cat navigating a dystopian city, creating an immersive experience. Return Of The Obra Dinn involves investigating a maritime mystery through unique gameplay mechanics. Plants Vs Zombies is a charming tower defense game appealing to all ages. Pentiment explores 16th-century life through a monk's perspective, enhancing storytelling with its art style. Gorogoa offers a unique puzzle experience with hand-drawn art. Conquests of the Longbow blends historical authenticity with engaging gameplay in the Robin Hood saga. Into The Breach presents a tactical challenge with innovative mechanics prioritizing civilian safety. The Stanley Parable encourages exploration and choice, thriving on humor and inventive design. Peggle encapsulates randomness and joy through its simple premise. The next reveal of the 80th to 61st best PC games will occur tomorrow, with previous selections available from 2021 to 2024.

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November 26, 2025

Creator of AC-Style Minecraft Mech Mod Shares Updates

Developer grc_mcs is working on the Pomkots Mechs mod for Minecraft, which includes a ruined military base featuring a boss, a treasure chest, and various mob spawns. Players can collect historical notes from treasure chests to prepare for the boss battle. The modpack emphasizes AC-style mech action in a post-apocalyptic setting, allowing players to explore, acquire, and upgrade mechs. The developer is focused on integrating mechs, bosses, and maps into a cohesive survival mode. Upcoming features include visually striking mechs, challenging bosses, diverse mobs, procedurally generated ruins, base defense battles, and a comprehensive crafting system for mech parts. Regular updates are shared on their X/Twitter account.

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November 23, 2025

This mech themed XCOM-like just got a gargantuan update that overhauls its campaign, redesigns its overworld, and adds personalities to pilots with ‘over 100’ unique traits

Brace Yourself Games released Phantom Brigade 2.0, an update to the mech-themed, simultaneous turn-based tactics game originally launched in 2023. The update addresses criticisms of the initial version, which included repetitive missions and basic enemy AI. Key enhancements in the 2.0 update include a reworked campaign with new maps and quests, an expanded overworld with new provinces, improved mission generation for a dynamic environment, over 100 unique pilot traits and abilities, and revamped gameplay mechanics for better tactical encounters. Early player feedback shows a positive reception, with recent Steam reviews indicating a 90% positive rating. The game is currently available at a discounted price of £12.50 until December 3.

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November 21, 2025

25 great Steam games you probably missed in 2025⁠—from freebies to $40

2025 has seen a variety of standout gaming titles, prompting PC Gamer to compile a list for Game of the Year discussions. Individual preferences among team members varied widely, leading to a focus on lesser-known games with modest Steam reviews. A selection of 25 exceptional games was curated, arranged from the most affordable to the pricier offerings. Notable free titles include "The Children of Clay," a chilling point-and-click adventure, and "funky one," a prequel to "Lunacid." An expansion for "Echo Point Nova" has doubled its content and enhanced gameplay. In the budget range, "Cultic" offers a 10-hour shooter campaign, while "Neverwinter Nights" has been revitalized by modder Luke "Alazander" Scull. "Bloodthief" provides a unique horror experience as players take on the role of a tabloid journalist. In the mid-range, "Keep Driving" is a turn-based road trip RPG, and "Labyrinth of the Demon King" blends horror with history. "Mohrta" combines classic action elements with modern twists. In the higher price range, "PPR" is an immersive RPG featuring mech combat, and "Sword of the Sea" offers a visually stunning experience with hoverboarding mechanics.

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November 8, 2025

After Helldivers 2 stole its thunder, Starship Troopers: Extermination is now cribbing from Arrowhead’s worksheet by adding airstrikes in its next update

Starship Troopers: Extermination is facing competition from Helldivers 2, which has overshadowed it despite Extermination's upcoming Update 1.8. This update, set for release in November, will introduce a Company progression system and an in-game airstrike system that functions as side-missions, allowing players to defend Fleet Relays to enable bombing runs against enemies. Additionally, the update will feature the M11 Babar mech suit, enhancing gameplay. While Extermination has faced challenges such as a weak single-player campaign and technical issues, it remains popular in the multiplayer space, providing an alternative to Helldivers 2.

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October 29, 2025

The Outer Worlds 2 The Saga of Malfunctioning Mechanicals quest guide

In The Outer Worlds 2, players undertake The Saga of Malfunctioning Mechanicals quest, which involves finding replacement mech parts. To access the Euphoria Automech Center, players must secure a Ministry of Accuracy access pass by defeating adversaries and using a blue terminal. Inside the automech lab, players interact with Hazel and Delphinia, who guide them in the quest. The replacement parts are located on the roof of Delphinia's lab, accessible via a staircase near Hazel's shop. Once obtained, players must deliver the parts to Vigilant Hogarth in Westport to receive a Writ, which can facilitate entry to the Vox Relay. Completing the For Whom The Bridge Tolls side quest may also be necessary for further progression.

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October 25, 2025

Dispatch’s superheroic efforts have changed my mind about its episodic release schedule

Dispatch is an interactive storytelling game created by veterans of Telltale, designed as an interactive television experience with a structured episodic format. The first episode, titled Pivot, features players as Mecha Man, a superhero dispatcher managing missions for a team of heroes. The game adopts a release strategy of two episodes at a time, with the second episode, Onboard, enhancing the gameplay experience. Players report a desire to discuss episodes with others, reflecting a shift in mindset towards savoring the experience rather than rushing to the next installment. The first season is set to conclude within a month, with episodes released weekly, fostering community discussion and revitalizing the episodic format.

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October 21, 2025

Classic Star Wars MMO’s most impressive update yet has me scrambling to find my password

Update 7.8 for Star Wars The Old Republic introduces dynamic encounters on outer rim planets, enhancing gameplay with timed missions. Dantooine is a key location being updated, featuring a crash-landed spacecraft that releases hostile droids and introduces three new biomes and a robotic boss. Players can earn rewards such as cosmetics and mounts, and they will have the ability to construct a stronghold on Dantooine. The update has generated excitement within the community, with discussions occurring on forums and social media, as well as on a dedicated Discord server.

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October 3, 2025

Warhammer 40k Mechanicus 2’s Steam demo has me, a staunch Ad Mech player, considering choosing Necrons

Warhammer 40k Mechanicus 2 introduces several enhancements over its predecessor, including improved audio and visual presentation, updated character models, and a refined user interface that features a right-aligned turn order display and a simplified blueprint-style design for unit weapons and abilities. The game offers an accessible early-game experience with familiar mechanics, such as forked paths and a reworked Cognition points system. A notable addition is the Necrons as a playable faction, featuring distinct gameplay mechanics that contrast with the Mechanicus, including the use of Dominion points that enhance attacks as damage is dealt. The demo is currently available on Steam, allowing players to experience these new features.

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September 26, 2025

Hades 2 is Hades, but better.

Hades 2 is the sequel to Supergiant Games' Hades, featuring a new protagonist, Melinoë, who confronts Chronos while exploring themes of revenge and family drama. The game introduces a diverse cast of mythological characters and offers a complex narrative that responds to player choices. Gameplay retains the original's mechanics but adds new elements, such as Melinoë's witch abilities and animal Familiars that aid in combat. The visuals are vibrant and imaginative, with a soundtrack by Darren Korb that enhances the atmosphere. Accessibility features, including "God Mode," make the game more approachable. Hades 2 is set to release on September 25, 2025.