The 25 Highest-Rated PC Games Are Shocking, With One Franchise Holding Three Spots

A Reddit user has cast light on the top-rated PC games of all time, with every iteration of one iconic franchise making the top 25. The subsequent comments in response to the Reddit post have led to discussions on which games deserve to be considered among the best PC games ever.

Reddit user binglebangle7 on the r/gaming Subreddit brought the highest-rated games on PC. Onbinglebangle7's Reddit post, they shared a graphic that highlights the 25 top-rated PC games according to the titles' Metascore on Metacritic. The Half-Life series takes up three spaces in the top 25, with another space reserved for The Orange Box compilation title which includes Half-Life 2and its following episodes.

Several Interesting Titles Made It To The Top 25 Highest-Rated PC Titles

RPGs Are Universally Acclaimed, According To Metacritic

The list of the best PC games according to Metacritic features a diverse array of titles, from indie gems to iconic AAA franchises. The top-rated PC game of all time is Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, which has reached aMetascore of 97. The unique RPG by ZA/UM was released in 2021, and has captivated gamers with its unmatched narrative depth and nihilistic writing. Many other RPGs make up the top 25, with The Elder Scrolls taking two slots, with Oblivion and Skyrimgarnering a Metascore of 94 each. All 25 games can be found in binglebangle7's graphic:

The most recent game to make the top 25 highest-rated PC games of all time is 2023's Baldur's Gate 3, which has come in fourth place with a score of 96. The award-winningRPG joins its 2000 predecessor Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn, which has managed to capture a 95 Metascore. Huge AAA titles like Grand Theft Auto V, Elden Ring, and Bioshock all reach the top 25, but two underrated gems feature in the list too: Grim Fandango and Dwarf Fortress. The latter is a complex roguelike management sim, with the prior being a witty point-and-click adventure.

Half-Life Holds Three Spots In The 25 Highest-Rated PC Games

Valve Games Make Up A Fifth Of The List

When considering the best PC games of all time, the developer Valve instantly springs to many gamers' minds. The studio makes up a fifth of the highest-rated PC games, with the Half-Life franchise capturing three of those spots, alongside Portal 2 and The Orange Box. Both mainline Half-Life games make the list, with Half-Life 2 (2004) securing the second spot with a Metascore of 96. The series' innovative storytelling and physics-based FPS gameplay were groundbreaking and continue to be endured by fans to this day.

In response to the Reddit post, commenter polski8bit noted that "it's crazy how Valve managed to make some of the best games of all time, most of them in a row, and they all rank so high." Even the 2000s VR spin-off game Half-Life: Alyx broke into the top 25, which highlights the franchise's enduring popularity and quality. Its continued recognition among the highest-rated PC games of all time underscores its lasting appeal. While fans will forever be clamoring for Half-Life 3, PC gamers should refer to this top 25 list as canonized titles that are must-plays.

Source: Metacritic, Reddit - r/gaming