Are you looking for a good single-player PC game ? Here is a selection of 60 Must-Hear Tracks, from timeless classics to recent releases, categorized by Metacritic score.
RPGs, action, adventure, or strategy: there's something for everyone. Each game comes with a brief description to help you Find your next favorite.
Our favorites
Before the full rankings are released, here is 7 single-player PC games that have really left a lasting impression on us, across all eras and genres. These notes correspond to the Press Metascore of each PC game.
Disco Elysium mix narration and police investigation in a a dark, political, and social world. You play as an amnesiac detective investigating a murder in a city ravaged by war and poverty.
The gameplay is based on the conversations, them rolls of the dice and the interactions with the hero's inner voice. You customize your detective and the way he conducts his investigations. Players who enjoy narrative video games will find a whole new world here.
Why this game?
His original approach to the RPG
His profound and intelligent dialogues
His rich and critical worldview
His complex and unforgettable characters
His visual style hand-painted
This single-player video game is perfect if you love reading, investigating, and immersing yourself in a complex story. Available on Steam, it has received very positive reviews from players.
Half-Life 2 follows the adventures of the scientist Gordon Freeman at the heart of a dystopian city controlled by alien forces. Your mission: infiltrate enemy territory to destroy key infrastructure and liberate humanity.
This video game effectively blends exploration, fights and physical puzzles, with a dark and immersive atmosphere that remains memorable years after its release. The gaming community remains very active on Steam, with unanimously positive reviews.
Why this game?
Its deep and intriguing history
Its rich and interactive environments
Its atmosphere oppressive and immersive
Its smooth and varied gameplay
A must-play for fans of action and science fiction games with a well-developed universe.
You play the role of Stanley, an office worker whose coworkers have mysteriously disappeared. Guided by the voice of a omnipresent narrator, you explore the area in an attempt to find them, choosing whether or not to follow his instructions.
Each of your choices leads to a different end, which is sometimes funny, strange, or completely absurd. The narrator comments on your choices in real time—often to make fun of them—and every session holds a new surprise. Players who enjoy experimental video games have given it rave reviews on Steam.
Why this game?
A title that is both funny and totally unpredictable
An endless array of choices and endings to explore
Dark humor and a one-of-a-kind narrative style
Perfect if you like strange stories and love pushing a game to its limits.
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings is a real-time strategy game where you take on the role of a historical civilization that you must guide through the ages. You gather resources, build cities and armies, and then wage epic battles to defeat your opponents.
More than 20 years after its release, this video game remains very popular thanks to its the perfect balance between management and combat, its strategic depth, and a player community that remains very active on Steam. The reviews are unanimous: it's a benchmark in its genre.
If you're looking for the PC strategy games For those who go the distance, it's a must-have.
In Hades, you play the role of Zagreus, the son of the god of the underworld, who is trying to escape the realm of the dead using the powers granted to him by the Greek gods. Every time you lose, you start over from the beginning with new powers, and every run brings its own set of surprises.
Why this game?
Its gameplay ultra-smooth and satisfying
Its rich and immersive mythological world
His charismatic divine characters
A well-written story that improves with each game
This is the perfect video game if you love a challenge and aren't afraid to start all over again. Player reviews on Steam are among the best in the roguelike genre.
Resident Evil 4 follows Leon S. Kennedy, a special agent sent to find the president's daughter, who has been kidnapped by a cult in a small Spanish village. Leon explores the area, conducts the investigation, and confronts the villagers, who are under the control of a mysterious parasite before he himself became infected.
This video game is considered one of the the best games in the franchise for its perfect balance between combat and psychological tension, its fluid battles, and its formidable boss. Player reviews on Steam remain excellent.
GTA 5 follows three characters, Michael, Trevor and Franklin, in the fictional town of Los Santos. The trio teams up to create complex robberies, all while managing their lives and personal problems.
All three characters are playable, each with their own story and skills. You can play as all three during heists, but only one when freely exploring the open world. This video game has received millions of positive reviews from players around the world and is available on, among other platforms, Steam.
Top 60 Best Single-Player PC Games
Timeless classics appear alongside recent releases in this ranking. Each video game is rated based on its Press Metascore on PC.
1. Baldur’s Gate III
🧙♂️ Baldur's Gate III
Developer/Publisher: Larian Studios
Release date: August 3, 2023
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series
Metacritic Score: 96/100
PEGI: 18
Genre: RPG, Adventure, Strategy
2. BioShock
🧪 BioShock
Developer/Publisher: 2K Boston, 2K Australia / 2K
Release date: August 21, 2007
Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Metacritic Score: 96/100
PEGI: 18
Genre: Action, RPG
3. Elden Ring
⚔️ Elden Ring
Developer/Publisher: FromSoftware / FromSoftware, Bandai Namco Entertainment
Release date: February 25, 2022
Platforms: PC, PS4 and PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck
Metacritic Score: 94/100
PEGI: 16
Genre: Action, RPG
4. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
🐉 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Developer/Publisher: Bethesda Game Studios / Bethesda Softworks
Release date: November 11, 2011
Platforms: PC, PS3, PS4, and PS5; Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series; Nintendo Switch
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