No matter how you spin it, it always comes down to PC Gaming. PC Gaming is like a GEM that needs to be kept mending, even though some developers have strayed from developing unique gaming experiences, which actually makes me super sad.
Earlier today, Metacritic posted on their X profile the best-reviewed PC Games of all time, and trust me, all of them deserve the attention they’re getting. So, long story short, let’s see which games are the best-reviewed games of all time, below:
1. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut |
| Metascore: 97 Release Date: March 30, 2021 An RPG with a deep narrative and complex character development, which offers a definitive edition of the critically acclaimed detective story. Players explore the city’s mysteries through a skill system and dialogue choices, which makes it unique and distinct. |
2. Half-Life 2 |
| Metascore: 96 Release Date: November 16, 2004 Valve’s first-person shooter that pretty much revolutionized the genre with its storytelling, physics-based gameplay, and characters. “Half-Life 2” will definitely remain a benchmark for quality in and out of the industry. |
3. Grand Theft Auto V |
| Metascore: 96 Release Date: April 13, 2015 Who else, if not Rockstar’s awesome open-world crime epic game that combines a multi-layered narrative with an expansive, living, and “breathing” world. Its take on modern life and wealth of activities make it a standout title in the sandbox genre. |
4. Baldur’s Gate 3 |
| Metascore: 96 Release Date: August 3, 2023 The legendary RPG series, released throughout the previous year, brings the world of Dungeons & Dragons to life with stunning visuals, narrative, and unique combat mechanics. Larian Studios has definitely made a game that honors its legacy and sets new heights for the genre itself. |
5. The Orange Box |
| Metascore: 96 Release Date: October 10, 2007 This is a compilation that includes Half-Life 2 and its episodes, Portal, and Team Fortress 2, the game offers an incredible value with some of the best games ever made. |
6. Half-Life |
| Metascore: 96 Release Date: November 19, 1998 The original game where the the early days of Counter-Strike were born. Despite the fact that we’re talking about Gordon Freeman’s battle against the alien invasion at Black Mesa, the game must be remembered for its Counter-Strike breakthrough. |
7. BioShock |
| Metascore: 96 Release Date: August 21, 2007 Oh, BioShock… Honestly speaking, I think that this game deserves a higher placement, as it is the only first-person game that offers smooth and bug-free gameplay all transcripted via the amazing city of Rapture. |
8. Baldur’s Gate 2: Shadows of Amn |
 Metascore: 95Release Date: September 24, 2000 Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn is a role-playing video game developed by BioWare and published by Interplay Entertainment. This is the amazing continuation of the Baldur’s Gate story, which kind of speaks for itself. |
9. Persona 5 Royal |
| Metascore: 95 Release Date: October 21, 2022 Persona 5 Royal is an improved version of the acclaimed JRPG Persona 5. It’s definitely one of the best turn-based RPGs of all time! This game has top-of-the-line storytelling, amazing and out-of-the-box battle mechanics, and the best music you’ll find in any game! |
10. Portal 2 |
| Metascore: 95 Release Date: April 18, 2011 The game that all comes down to, even though it’s 10th on the best-reviewed games list. Portal 2 definitely deserves a medal. If you have a friend who is into puzzlers, trust me and get him to at least try this game. Upon completion, he’ll be the one pleading you to play its predecessor. |
So, what do you think? Does this list deserve applause? Let us know in the comments below!
