PC gaming in 2018 received numerous blockbuster titles, marking a highlight year. After years of iterative growth, companies seemed to fully realize the potential of the gaming market. The storytelling was more engaging than ever, while the extremely innovative gameplay mechanics were dynamically merging into the overall landscape. We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 games for PC released in 2018 that we believe will further mark history.

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Top 10 best computer games

1. Subnautica

A game offered by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Subnautica is an open-world survival game set in the future. Players are set on an alien abused water planet where they must scavenge for materials, build bases, and explore the oceans to survive. The atmosphere is extremely rich and captures the valor of the players and is one of the factors this game earned PC game of the year at 2018 golden joystick awards.

2. Monster Hunter: World

Beautifully crafted by Capcom, Monster Hunter: World is an addition to the pre-existing franchise. It showcased impressive graphics alongside its predecessor while dropping to Pc with new expansive biomes. Players can hunt and battle gigantic monsters sitting in unique locations. The cooperatively competitive nature along with the consistent updates is what built the popularity for this game.

3. Dead Cells

Is a combination of a roguelike to metroidvania game created by Motion Twin. It includes intense fighting settled alongside the ever changing levels of the dungeons in form of a castle. Players have to find within a castle filled with secrets waiting to be discovered along with politically motivated enemies aiming to take them.

Due to the game’s seamless controls and gratifying progression, it received favorable reviews, winning the 2018 Golden Joystick Awards for Best Indie Game. ​WikipediaWikipedia

4. Celeste

Celeste is a platformer created by Matt Makes Games, focusing on a character known as Madeline and her quest to scale a mountain. The game is recognized for its high level of control, difficult levels, and a touching storyline centered on mental health problems. With its intricate design and narrative, the game became one of the most acclaimed titles of 2018.

5. Into the Breach

Into the Breach is a turn-based strategy game developed by Subset Games in which players assume control of mechs defending against alien attacks. Players need to devise a strategic plan or foresight for each battle in the small square grid. The game has received accolades for its minimalistic style coupled with its profound strategic gameplay.

6. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

Assassins Creed Odyssey is a game made by Ubisoft which places players in Ancient Greece in the time of the Peloponnesian War. The game has an expansive world that is open, has branching dialogues, and multiple endings. The features of this game offer a wonderful immersive experience that rivals other games in its historical settings and mythological elements.

7. Forza Horizon 4

Forza Horizon 4 is an open world racing game set in a pseudo representation of Great Britain, developed by Playground Games.

In this game, seasons change dynamically, impacting driving and other activities. Its graphics and selection of cars are a delight for racing fans. ​Wikipedia + 1 ​Wikipedia + 1

8. Frostpunk

This city-building survival game set in a frozen world is the product of 11-bit studios and is called Frostpunk. As with almost all city survival games, players have to balance resources and make impactful moral choices that will ultimately lead to their society’s survival. Challenging mechanics and ethical dilemmas offer player a whole new level of thinking.____________

9. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

Obsidian Entertainment has developed another exemplary role playing game called Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. Just like its predecessor, this game continues on the story. Players are shipped in an open world archipelago where they can interact with a multitude of characters as well as engage them in tactical battles. This game has been praised by fans and critics for its captivating story and intricate world. ​Wikipedia

10. Return Of The Obra Dinn

Another Lucas Pope creation, Return Of The Obra Dinn focuses on the disappearance of a ship’s crew and leaves the reasoning and solving of the puzzle to the players. With its monochrome art style, this game comes with out-of-the-box logic-defying gameplay. Because of its exceptional narrative structure, this game has received a myriad of awards.

These PC gaming titles not only gained massive popularity in 2018, but also changed the gaming development world forever with their mechanics and narrative.

Their legacy continues to motivate both gamers and creators in the perpetually changing world of video games.