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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.

AppWizard

November 26, 2025

While Slay the Spire 2 is still brewing, grab eight great deckbuilders for a huge 88% off

Slay the Spire is anticipated to have a sequel released in late 2026. The Decious Deckbuilders 2 Humble Bundle features several games that incorporate roguelike and deck-building mechanics, including Demonic Mahjong and Breach Wanderers. Demonic Mahjong combines tile-matching with roguelike elements and has a unique aesthetic, while Breach Wanderers shares core gameplay elements with Slay the Spire. The bundle includes titles such as Vault of the Void, Ring of Pain, Roguebook, Deepest Chamber: Resurrection, Heretic's Fork, and Evolings. The bundle offers customization options, starting at £3.58 for two games or £13.48 for all eight games. It is available until December 12.

AppWizard

November 14, 2025

Slay the Spire 2’s Ancients can totally transform your run, and they include the first game’s most friendly face

Developer Mega Crit is working on Slay the Spire 2, which will feature a new gameplay element involving Ancients, powerful entities that influence gameplay. Neow, Mother of Resurrection, will continue to welcome players at the start of each run with buffs. Players will encounter different Ancients at the entrance of each act, offering unique boons. In Act Two, players will meet Tezcatara, known as 'It Which Feeds The Fire,' who provides various blessings, including transforming the act's map into a "golden path," granting four Wax Relics that melt away after three encounters, and enchanting Strikes in the player's deck with 'Tezcatara's Ember.' The Ancients' offerings will replace the old boss relics from the original game, and while their motivations are unclear, some blessings may come with tradeoffs. Additionally, a new enemy type called "Punch Construct" has been revealed. The early-access release of Slay the Spire 2 is scheduled for March 2026.

AppWizard

October 25, 2025

It breaks our hearts to cut great games from the Top 100 list, but sacrifices must be made—these are some of the omissions that caused us psychic damage this year

Each year, the task of selecting the top 100 PC games involves narrowing down nearly 20,000 titles released on Steam. Monster Train 2 is highlighted as a top choice for its intricate mechanics and high replayability, offering a satisfying experience for players who enjoy strategic card games. The game allows players to arrange creatures across three train floors and has captivated its audience with over 200 hours of gameplay and all 50 achievements unlocked. Warhammer: Vermintide 2, ranked #54, is recognized as a premier co-op action game despite being released over seven years ago. It features numerous missions, weapons, and character careers, maintaining relevance through consistent updates and new content. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, also ranked #54, is noted for its rich world and unique landscapes, leaving a lasting impression on players. Its depth and intricacies are seen as more compelling compared to its successor, Skyrim. Final Fantasy 14, ranked #34, is discussed for its passionate community and remains a leading MMORPG despite challenges such as stagnation in updates. It offers a wealth of solo player support and a captivating narrative, appealing to both hardcore and casual players.

AppWizard

October 18, 2025

Slay the Spire 2’s new necromancer class has an unusual pet that I’d die for, and he’s ready to return the favor

Mega Crit is preparing to release Slay the Spire 2 in March 2026, a standalone sequel to the original game. The new character, the Necrobinder, is a sassy lich who uses a giant reanimated hand named Osty, which operates independently in battle. The Necrobinder features unique mechanics such as Doom, which can defeat enemies instantly if it accumulates to their health, and Neurosurge, which provides extra energy and card draws at the cost of accumulating Doom. Additionally, she introduces Soul cards for powerful card draws without using mana and transformations that apply specific keywords to decks. The game will allow players to "save scum" by quitting and reloading, and players can engage with Mega Crit through their 'Neowsletter' for updates. The PCGamesN community Discord is available for fans to share design ideas for the Necrobinder.

AppWizard

October 11, 2025

The 2026 game release calendar so far has GTA 6 standing alone in May—who will be brave enough to challenge it?

- January 15, 2026: Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (Steam) - January 28, 2026: The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (Steam) - January 30, 2026: Code Vein 2 (Steam) - February 5, 2026: Deus Ex Remastered (Steam) - February 5, 2026: Dragon Quest 7: Reimagined (Steam) - February 5, 2026: Nioh 3 (Steam) - February 5, 2026: Menace (Steam) - February 10, 2026: Mewgenics (Steam) - February 13, 2026: High on Life 2 (Steam) - February 24, 2026: Tides of Tomorrow (Steam) - February 27, 2026: Resident Evil Requiem (Steam) - March 12, 2026: Monster Hunter Stories 3 (Steam) - March 19, 2026: Crimson Desert (Steam) - March 26, 2026: Copa City (Steam) - March 27, 2026: 007 First Light (Steam) - March ??, 2026: Slay the Spire 2 (Steam) - May ??, 2026: Grand Theft Auto 6 (Steam) - September 8, 2026: Halloween: The Game (Steam) - Subnautica 2 (Steam) - Release window 2026 - Fable (Steam) - Release window 2026 - Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War 4 (Steam) - Release window 2026 - Black Myth: Zhong Kui (Trailer) - Release window 2026

BetaBeacon

August 2, 2025

The Best Roguelikes on Android and iOS: great rogues and roguelites on mobile and tablet

The text provides a guide to Android and iOS roguelikes and roguelites, highlighting various games that are worth playing on mobile devices.

AppWizard

June 25, 2025

Shuffle Tactics (PC) Review

Shuffle Tactics is a deckbuilding roguelike game that revitalizes established mechanics within the genre. Players navigate grid-based maps filled with enemies and objectives, using action points to deploy cards for attacking and defending. The game features three distinct characters with unique specialties: the Doberknight, an archer with ricocheting arrows, and a turret specialist, along with a magic user. Players can customize their combat decks by adding or removing cards after encounters and can acquire relics for passive effects and items to enhance specific cards. The game allows players to recruit sidekicks with their own decks. Each playthrough offers a unique experience, although some mechanics lack adequate explanation. The narrative involves a king who has gone mad, but it serves more as a minor distraction than a central focus.

AppWizard

June 23, 2025

This week in PC games: System Shock 2 remastered, multiple Warhammer 40,000 dogs, and an unexpected continuation of toilet theming

The text discusses various new PC game releases for the week, including: - Rentlord: A real estate roguelike game focused on maximizing rent while avoiding taxes. - Shuffle Tactics: A tactical RPG with deckbuilding mechanics inspired by classic games. - Lex Imperialis: A story expansion for Rogue Trader that continues exploring the Arbites theme. - Nanomon Virtual Pet: A light-hearted virtual pet game. - Condo: A free walking simulator set in an apartment complex during insomnia. - Dungeon Mori: A dungeon crawler that may not appeal to everyone. - Antro: A rhythmic 2.5D platformer about a courier aiming to overthrow a regime. - Untitled Shoes Game: A playful game showcasing creative design.

AppWizard

June 9, 2025

Humble’s IGN Live 2025 bundle includes eight PC games for £16.32

Humble has launched a new bundle for IGN Live 2025, featuring eight PC games available on Steam for £16.32. The bundle includes titles such as The Medium, Wartales, Slay the Spire, and art of rally. There are three purchasing options: a three-game bundle for £7.41, a six-game bundle for £11.86, and the full bundle for £16.32. The total retail price of the games is £176.48. Proceeds from the bundle support Child's Play Charity, which provides games to children in hospitals, and it has raised over £13.5k so far. Notable games in the bundle include art of rally, described as visually striking, and The Medium, a horror game with psychic elements. Slay the Spire is highlighted as the highest-rated game in the collection with a 97% "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam.