I’ve always been more into competitive games, like FPS and MOBA. But now, I’m starting to like more story-focused games that will add something to my life, or just awesome games that everyone should play at some time.
Do you guys have any to recommend? Edit: I play exclusively on PC.
So far I’ve played both Portal games, truly awesome, Hollow Knight and Celeste.
Journey, Spiritfarer, Shadow of the Colossus, The Last of Us.
Upvoted for Shadow of the Colossus, I am a gamer who plays the oldies.
Spiritfarer for sure, and it’s currently just US$6 on Steam
Right now is a great time for PC gaming as the Steam summer sale is happening! If you enjoyed Portal, you might enjoy other Valve games like Half Life. At the moment, you can pick the franchise up for a few dollars.
Half life is another one of those series like Portal that I feel like everyone is required to play at some point
I never buy AAA games any more. so: The Ascent Grim Dawn - currently hammering this one. Will buy the expansion this week. Rogue legacy 2. No story, just a time sink. Still a lot of fun though. Sniper Elite 4 and 5.
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If you liked Portal, any of the games that run on the source engine would be a good fit for you. Half Life 2 has an amazing single player story in FPS style and is on sale right now for $.99. Left for Dead 2 is another classic - probably the best zombie shooter of all time (and has a world of third party content) - also on sale right now for $.99. Straight military, go for CS:GO, or Team Fortress II if you prefer more of a Fortnite style game. All of these are older games, so run amazingly well on even the most mediocre hardware.
If you want story-focused, and you’re good with retro graphics and semi-turn-based role-playing games, consider the Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster. That right there is the gold standard of Japanese RPGs.
If you are on PC and have never check them out, I totally suggest checking out NIS games as they almost always have a fun story mixed with humor as well as some really heart wrenching things you accompany the characters on.
I’m on xbox, bought it with the money stadia refunded lol didn’t consider steam. I mean that I think they should sell it standalone too, right now they are only taking preorders for the bundle on xbox. Maybe it will be $20 outside of bundle this Christmas, hopefully?
Morrowind is a fantastic game even if its clunky by modern standards, def use OpenMW and a UESP guide tho.
Both Knights of the Old Republic games are great (the second is a lot better imo) if yr into star wars.
With Those we Love Alive is a surrealist hypertext game with an awesome creepy ambient soundtrack.
Doom Eternal. So smooth for an FPS.
Based on your description and games played I’d say “Furi” and “Transistor”. Second is made by Supergiant Games and all thier stuff is fantastic. I loved thier stories and the gameplay was unique in each.
Hades, which is also made by Supergiant, is also fantastic. It’s a great intro to the roguelite genre. I’ve also heard that their first game, Bastion, is great too, but I haven’t played it
If you want good story in an amazing game, definitely check out red dead.
Skyrim! It’s fun, it’s immersive, and you can have as much or as little combat and quests as you like.
I cant believe nobody has recommended any of the Fallout games. New Vegas is much loved and I really enjoyed Fallout 3 as well. I havent played either of the new ones, but I think especially 4 was well received.
