\r\n\r\nWritten by IGN Staff\r\n”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/25bestmodernpcgames-yt-1540317114213.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/25bestmodernpcgames-yt-1540317114213_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:”01″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”25. The WitnessThe Witness is one of the best puzzle games ever created. Clever design makes even its toughest challenges a joy to solve, but it also recognizes struggle as an important part of the learning process. You\u2019re encouraged to carve out your own path on its beautiful, open-world island, creating an isolating but incredibly powerful experience.\r\n”,”height”:0,”width”:0,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/witness-1540315568126.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/witness-1540315568126_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:”02″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”24. Counter-Strike: Global OffensiveThere\u2019s a reason Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has maintained such astronomical popularity: it\u2019s one of the most focused and technical first-person shooters out there. The level of depth at play in these fast-paced matches doesn\u2019t just make it one of the toughest competitive shooters to master, but also the most rewarding.\r\n”,”height”:1080,”width”:1920,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/csgo-1540315568113.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/csgo-1540315568113_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:”03″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”23. Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom PainIt took more than a decade for a new Metal Gear game to make it to PC, but the series came back in incredible fashion. Metal Gear Solid 5 is an excellent stealth shooter with missions that you could beat a dozen different ways and still have more to try. Its open world acts as a military playground between ops, and who doesn\u2019t love attaching balloons to unsuspecting soldiers?\r\n”,”height”:0,”width”:0,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/phantompain-1540315568121.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/phantompain-1540315568121_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:”04″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”22. Rocket LeagueAll you have to do is say \u201cCar Soccer\u201d and people will understand what Rocket League is, but the skill behind boosting a ball through the air pushes it far past that simple idea. Rocket League has been around for years, adding modes and constant content updates to an already great game. It\u2019s one you could play everyday and never get bored of, and many people do.\r\n”,”height”:1080,”width”:1920,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/rocketleague-1540315568123.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/rocketleague-1540315568123_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:”05″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”21. UndertaleUndertale is a delightfully inventive exercise in subverting our expectations of RPGs. Its design knows you\u0027re playing a game and messes with you at every turn, remembering your saving habits and constantly adjusting itself in surprising ways. An involving and emotionally charged story thematically supports Undertale\u2019s underlying message: every choice you make matters. \r\n”,”height”:1080,”width”:1920,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/undertale-1540315568126.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/undertale-1540315568126_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:”06″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”20. FTL: Faster Than LightWhen you play FTL: Faster Than Light, you shouldn\u0027t expect to survive, but you should expect great, memorable stories. The times you succeed with a killer beam weapon combo that cuts enemy ships to ribbons, or fight off an enemy boarding party become even better when you realize how much the deck is stacked against you.\r\n”,”height”:1080,”width”:1920,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/ftl-1540315568117.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/ftl-1540315568117_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:”07″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”19. World of Warcraft: Battle for AzerothWorld of Warcraft\u2019s sheer persistence and willingness to revamp systems both old and new create a world that millions of gamers are still happy to spend thousands of hours exploring. Recent updates and expansions get back to the heart of why World of Warcraft was fun to begin with by focusing on the world, the dungeons, and PVP.\r\n”,”height”:1080,”width”:1920,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/wow-1540315568127.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/wow-1540315568127_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:”08″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”18. Stardew ValleyStardew Valley makes the mundane seem more wonderful. It doesn\u0027t reinvent the wheel, but marvelously distills the best essence of Harvest Moon\u0027s long genealogy into a simple, accessible, and incomparably addictive game. Tranquil and purposefully provincial, Stardew celebrates the simple joy of watching the fruits of your labor grow.\r\n”,”height”:0,”width”:0,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/stardewvalley-1540315568124.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/stardewvalley-1540315568124_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:”09″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”17. Sid Meier\u2019s Civilization VCiv V is still the king of the modern 4X strategy genre. It takes the depth that makes 4X strategy amazing and joins it with a simplicity that allows anyone to get a lot out of it. Refined combat, an intuitive UI, and a fantastic hex-based map system all improve on previous Civ\u2019s already-addictive formula to create something truly special.\n”,”height”:1080,”width”:1920,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/civ5-1540317018135.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/civ5-1540317018135_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:10,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”16. Fallout: New VegasLike Fallout 3 before it, Fallout: New Vegas threw us into a harsh, post-nuclear America. It tells an excellent story where the fate of the Nevada wasteland is determined by your choices. With improved combat, and some amazing modding work by the community, it becomes far more than just more of the same.\r\n”,”height”:1080,”width”:1920,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/newvegas-1540315568120.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/newvegas-1540315568120_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:11,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”15. XCOM 2XCOM 2 builds on the brilliant, high-stakes tactical combat of XCOM: Enemy Unknown, and its War of the Chosen expansion made it even better. It adds not just complexity in the form of new and more powerful soldier classes and aliens, but also a huge focus on replayability thanks to procedurally generated maps, tons of random events, and of course mods galore.\r\n”,”height”:1080,”width”:1920,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/xcom2-1540315568127.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/xcom2-1540315568127_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:12,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”14. CelesteCeleste\u2019s 2D platforming levels are as challenging to figure out as they are satisfying to complete. Hidden throughout those levels are a wealth of secrets, some of which push the skills it teaches you to the absolute limit. But its greatest triumph is how it blends that platforming with a sincere story and an incredible soundtrack that make it a genuinely impactful game too.”,”height”:1080,”width”:1920,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/celeste-1540315568109.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/celeste-1540315568109_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:13,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”13. SpelunkyRarely has procedural level generation been so cleverly and expertly executed as it is in Spelunky. Every stage is a nail-biting, hair-pulling timed race to the bottom demanding the player quickly choose between new risks and rewards. Crammed with traps, deadfalls, and l secrets, Spelunky demands months of obsessive dedication to master.\r\n”,”height”:1080,”width”:1920,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/spelunky-1540315568124.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/spelunky-1540315568124_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:14,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”12. Mass Effect 2Mass Effect 2 struck a perfect balance of all the things we love about the series. No other team shined quite as brightly as the ragtag one you assemble on the second Normandy, each of whom have compelling stories to tell and problems to solve. It\u2019s a peak the Mass Effect series may have trouble ever topping. \r\n”,”height”:1080,”width”:1920,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/masseffect2-1540315568119.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/masseffect2-1540315568119_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:15,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”11. Dead CellsDead Cells offers flexibility in a way few games do. Each easily digestible run through its beautifully detailed and shifting levels goads you to push the limits of your ability, and crushes you when you get too comfortable. There are layers of strategy and tactics buried not only in the immediate choices you make, but in the grander metagame, making it one of the best action platformers around.\r\n”,”height”:1082,”width”:1920,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/deadcells-1540315568114.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/deadcells-1540315568114_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:16,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”10. Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive EditionDivinity: Original Sin 2\u2019s Definitiive Edition has cemented it as one of the greatest RPGs of all time. It masterfully mixes the feel of old school cRPGs with more modern mechanics and designs. With six different origin characters, custom tags to make your own, and over 74,000 lines of fully voiced dialogue, there\u2019s a whole lot to keep coming back to. \r\n”,”height”:0,”width”:0,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/divinity-1540315568114.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/divinity-1540315568114_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:17,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”9. OverwatchWith a fantastic lineup of memorable characters and meticulously balanced abilities, Overwatch is a shooter that bobs and weaves almost perfectly between being the quick-fix adrenaline hit you might want after a long day, and the thoughtful, strategic multiplayer experience that becomes the center of evening-long binges with friends. \r\n”,”height”:1080,”width”:1920,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/overwatch-1540315568121.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/overwatch-1540315568121_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:18,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”8. Fortnite Battle RoyaleFortnite\u2019s Battle Royale quickly became a worldwide phenomenon, but its fast and frequent updates have shown it\u2019s more than just a flash in the pan. Its free-to-play format and relatively simple shooting mechanics make it a significantly more accessible take on the battle royale shooter. But that\u2019s coupled with unique building tools that push its skill cap sky high.\r\n”,”height”:0,”width”:0,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/fortnite-1540315568116.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/fortnite-1540315568116_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:19,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”7. League of Legends20 years down the line, the documentary that looks back on the beginning of eSports will credit League of Legends as the tipping point. League took the popular MOBA formula and tweaked it to make a more accessible game that still offers immense depth. Its 100+ heroes are fun, varied, and tough to master.\r\n”,”height”:0,”width”:0,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/leagueoflegends-1540315568119.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/10\/23\/leagueoflegends-1540315568119_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”IGN\u0027s Top 25 Modern PC Games”,”relativePosition”:20,”albumTotalCount”:26}]’
data-ads-disabled=’false’
data-ad-frequency=’3′
data-image-size=’1280w’>