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Has there ever been a better time to play on PC than now? Sure, the sheer number of games available to play has made you choose one hard drive, but whether you're sitting in front of a custom-built gaming rig or you've bought a laptop for bedtime entertainment, there's bound to be something that catches your attention.
In 2025, PC gamers were spoiled for choice. Several Early Access games were released in full, top Xbox and PlayStation games were released on those platforms, and quirky indie games offered unique experiences to enjoy. Games like Hades 2, Monster Hunter Wilds and Absolum provided a lot of fun, and other releases like Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, The Roottrees are Dead and The Seance of Blake Manor are destined to become cult classics in the coming years.
Our sister site Metacritic keeps a close eye on everything that's released this year, and you can scroll down to explore the best PC games of the year. We also have a list of what we consider best computer games play right now and best computer games of 2025.
For a more detailed look best of the yearyou can also check Game of 2025 according to GameSpot And The main gaming news of 2025.
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