Best Games in 2025 for PC – The Real Talk You Actually Want to Hear
By a friend who’s neck-deep in pixels and proud of it

Okay, let’s be real—2025 has been wild when it comes to PC gaming. Like, blink-and-you-missed-a-masterpiece kind of wild. If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your Steam library, paralyzed by choice, or scrolling endless Reddit threads just trying to figure out what to actually play, trust me, I’ve been there. That’s why we’re doing this the real way.

So, grab your favorite snack, settle into your creaky gaming chair, and let’s talk—no fluff, no jargon—just pure gaming goodness. Whether you’re into heart-pounding action, deep stories that make you question your life, or sandbox chaos that lets you do whatever the heck you want, 2025 has delivered. Let’s dive into the best PC games of the year that you actually need to care about.

1. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (DLC, but basically a new game)

Let’s kick this off with a heavy hitter.

Yes, I know technically Elden Ring dropped earlier, but Shadow of the Erdtree dropped in 2025 and holy hell—it’s not just DLC, it’s a whole new beast. If the original game was a test of patience and bravery, this one is a PhD dissertation in suffering… and loving every second of it.

New bosses? Brutal. New areas? Gorgeous. New lore? Enough to send YouTubers into 12-hour theory spirals. If you loved the base game, you’ll be obsessed with this. If you haven’t played Elden Ring yet, now’s the time. Just, uh, be ready to die a lot.

2. Starfield: Rebirth Update

Okay, Starfield at launch? Bit of a mixed bag. We all know it.

But Bethesda pulled a No Man’s Sky move and actually fixed their game. In 2025, the Rebirth Update came in swinging with major performance upgrades, expanded planets, better quests, and—finally—meaningful choices that make your playthrough feel like yours.

Now it actually feels like the space RPG we all dreamed of in 2022. It’s like Mass Effect, Skyrim, and Interstellar had a beautiful baby, and that baby finally learned how to walk without tripping over its own ambition.

3. Hollow Knight: Silksong

Yes, it’s real. Yes, it finally released in 2025. And yes, it was worth the wait.

Look, if you’ve never played Hollow Knight, just do yourself a favor and go back to the first game right now. Silksong builds on everything that made it iconic—tight platforming, haunting music, and that art style that somehow makes bugs look beautiful.

This game doesn’t hold your hand. It dares you to keep up. And when you finally defeat a boss after 37 tries? That rush is like nothing else.

4. The Finals

You want chaos? You want fast-paced, unpredictable action? Say hello to The Finals.

This is like Battlefield, Apex Legends, and Fortnite got shoved into a blender, and someone forgot to put the lid on. It’s wild. Buildings collapse mid-fight. Guns feel punchy. Movement is buttery smooth. And best of all—it doesn’t feel like a copy-paste of every other battle royale out there.

It’s free-to-play too, so there’s literally no excuse not to try it. Just prepare to lose track of time and scream at your screen a lot (in a good way).

5. Red Dead Redemption Remaster (PC Release)

Yes, it finally happened. After years of begging, Rockstar dropped Red Dead Redemption on PC—and not just a lazy port. We’re talking a proper remaster, with upgraded visuals, smooth frame rates, and all the cowboy drama your soul can handle.

If you’ve only played RDR2, you need to play this to really understand the story. And if you’ve never played either… buddy, cancel your weekend plans. You’re about to become a cowboy.

6. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

This one is not for the faint of heart. It’s dark. It’s gritty. It’s basically like walking into a radioactive horror movie with a rifle and a prayer.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 brings that Eastern European post-apocalyptic flavor like nothing else. It’s immersive as hell, and the atmosphere is thick enough to cut with a knife. The world feels alive—terrifying, but alive. Think Fallout, but way more serious and way less forgiving.

7. Palworld

Look… I know what you’re thinking. Pokémon with guns? Really?

But Palworld is lowkey brilliant. It mixes cute creature-collecting with absurd survival crafting and yes, full-on assault rifles. It shouldn’t work, but somehow, it does. It’s chaotic, it’s buggy in places, but it’s also one of the most fun things you’ll play this year.

And honestly? Sometimes you just want to vibe with a fire-breathing bunny while building a base with your friends. No shame in that.

8. Black Myth: Wukong

This is the dark horse that’s about to become a household name.

Inspired by Chinese mythology and built on Unreal Engine 5, Black Myth: Wukong is just… breathtaking. You play as the legendary Monkey King, flipping through air, swinging your staff, and fighting beasts pulled straight out of ancient legends.

Combat feels weighty and fluid, like Soulsborne but with its own twist. And the visuals? Insane. Every frame could be a wallpaper. If you love action RPGs with a bit of cultural flavor, don’t sleep on this.

Honorable Mentions

• Baldur’s Gate 3 (Still relevant in 2025) – Honestly, if you haven’t played this yet, what are you even doing?

• Valorant 2025 Updates – Riot is still killing it with new agents and maps.

• Cities: Skylines II Updates – With mods and updates, this is finally the city sim it promised to be.

Final Thoughts (Because You’re Probably Opening Steam Now)

Here’s the thing: 2025 isn’t just the year of sequels and reboots—it’s the year studios started listening. We’ve seen buggy launches turned into redemption arcs, ambitious indies finally seeing the light of day, and massive titles that actually deliver.

Whether you’re a solo story explorer, a competitive sweatlord, or someone who just wants to chill in a digital world after a long day—there’s something for you this year.

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So yeah—2025 is an absolute banger of a year for PC gaming. Don’t waste it watching gameplay clips on TikTok—play the games. Dive in. And if you’re building something cool around your passion for games, hit up Saadi Graphics.