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Best PC Games of 2023

4,672 games

Released on Steam in 2023, most popular first. Each with a fit check, so you know who it is for before you buy.

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Best PC Games of 2023, page 2

Action

Voidigo

semiworkWin · 2023For:Fans of boss-hunting games who want fights that can shift into a pursuitSkip if:Players who want boss encounters to stay contained, since bosses can flee and later hunt the player
Action

Exoprimal

CAPCOM Co., Ltd.Win · 2023For:Squad players who want online matches built around shared objectivesSkip if:Players seeking a solo campaign may hit a wall at the online-only team modes.
Action

Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition

Rockstar GamesWin · 2023For:Action-adventure players who want an open city rather than a linear settingSkip if:Players seeking a tightly directed, linear adventure may find the open-city structure too diffuse
Strategy

Total Conflict: Resistance

Thunder Devs.Win · 2023For:Strategy players who want to manage both a state and its military forcesSkip if:Players seeking a narrowly focused shooter rather than a game spanning national policy, logistics, tactics, and combat
Strategy

Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles

Akupara GamesWin · 2023For:Strategy players who want dice-based deck building instead of card-based systemsSkip if:Players seeking a straightforward combat system without opposing resource effects and health-based risks
RPG

Wedding Witch

ChowbieWin · Mac · Linux · 2023For:Rogue-like players who want randomly arranged explorationSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, predictable campaign rather than run-based exploration
Action

Garten of Banban 2

Euphoric BrothersWin · 2023For:Adventure players who want a story continuation set beneath an abandoned kindergartenSkip if:Players seeking an open-world adventure rather than exploration of a defined underground facility
RPG

Neon Echo

Xinyuan StudioWin · 2023For:Action roguelite players who want build experimentation and randomly selected battlefieldsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led RPG with extended conversations, exploration, or a large cast of developed characters
Simulation

Nuclear Option

Shockfront StudiosWin · 2023For:Flight-simulation fans who want combat missions rather than civilian aviationSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign with a fixed narrative structure
Strategy

Cobalt Core

Brace Yourself GamesWin · Mac · 2023For:Deckbuilder fans who want tactical battles built around dodging and targetingSkip if:Players who want to issue commands without playing cards may hit a wall when cards are the way to direct the crew.
Action

Spin Rhythm XD

Super Spin DigitalWin · Mac · Linux · 2023For:Electronic music fans who want a timing-focused rhythm gameSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign or exploration beyond song-based levels
RPG

Class of '09: The Re-Up

SBN3Win · Mac · 2023For:Visual novel fans interested in stories with multiple possible endingsSkip if:Players seeking action, exploration, or combat mechanics rather than dialogue-led storytelling
Action

The Last Faith

PlaystackWin · 2023For:Metroidvania fans who want nonlinear exploration with ability-gated areasSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed, low-pressure combat experience may find its demanding battles unsuitable
Sports

Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™ 1 + 2

ActivisionWin · 2023For:Skateboarding fans who want two games in one collectionSkip if:Players seeking a slow, realistic skateboarding simulation may bounce off the focus on rapid trick combinations.
Simulation

Bum Simulator

Ragged GamesWin · 2023For:Players who want an irreverent survival sandbox with unusual combat toolsSkip if:Players seeking a serious survival simulation rather than inappropriate humor and bizarre encounters
Action

NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS

Bandai Namco EntertainmentWin · 2023For:Naruto fans who want a playable retelling of the series’ central rivalrySkip if:Players seeking a single focused campaign rather than two separate story modes and a large character roster
RPG

Strike Force Heroes

IndieArkWin · 2023For:Arena-shooter fans who want both campaign and competitive online playSkip if:Players seeking a slow, exploration-led adventure rather than quick arena combat
RPG

Black Skylands

tinyBuildWin · 2023For:Action-adventure players who want both aerial and ground combatSkip if:Players looking for a game centered on non-combat activities may find the focus on fighting limiting.
RPG

Roots of Pacha

Soda DenWin · Mac · Linux · 2023For:Farming-sim players who prefer a calm pace over urgent objectivesSkip if:Players looking for fast-paced action or combat-focused progression
RPG

Moonstone Island

Raw FuryWin · Mac · Linux · 2023For:Players who want creature collecting alongside farming and home decorationSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear RPG campaign may find the open-world life-sim structure less focused
Simulation

Train Sim World® 4

Dovetail Games - TSWWin · 2023For:Railway enthusiasts who want to operate simulated trainsSkip if:Players seeking fast action rather than measured train operation and route-based services
RPG

Punch Club 2: Fast Forward

tinyBuildWin · 2023For:Players seeking a fighter-management game with both training and match planningSkip if:Players seeking direct fighting action rather than management around training and matches
Action

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake

THQ NordicWin · 2023For:SpongeBob fans who want characters and settings from the seriesSkip if:Players seeking tactical combat or weapon-based action rather than platforming
RPG

The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition

Private DivisionWin · 2023For:RPG players who want story decisions to affect companions and endingsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear story rather than decisions that alter its direction