10 Popular PC Games & Details

11. Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn

Year Released: 2000
Developer: BioWare
Publisher: Black Isle Studios

Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn was met with critical acclaim, and with good reason. The game has a deep, interesting story and improved combat that requires more strategic thinking than its predecessor. For the time, the game was absolutely beautiful.

10. Fallout

Year Released: 1997
Developer: Interplay Entertainment
Publisher: Interplay Entertainment

After a couple of years of dull RPG's, the nuclear holocaust-themed Fallout came out when the genre badly needed it. Style, plot and detailed graphics made this game one of the best.

9. Deus Ex

Year Released: 2000
Developer: Ion Storm
Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Deus Ex incorporates elements from role-playing, first-person shooter, and adventure games to create a deeply immersive world.

8. System Shock 2

Year Released: 1999
Developer: Irrational Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Irrational Games put players on board a ship in 2114 with one dangerous goal: stop a genetic infection that has taken over the ship. It's a mix of role-playing games, first person shooters, and adventure exploration, but is generally considered a horror game.

Irrational would later call BioShock a spiritual successor to the System Shock series.

7. Eve Online

Year Released: 2003
Developer: CCP Games
Publisher: CCP Games

If you ever wondered what being in an outer space army would be like, look no further than Eve Online. This sandbox MMO offers an exclusive multiplayer experience like no other.

6. Prince of Persia

Year Released: 1989
Developer: Brøderbund
Publisher: Brøderbund

When a prince is thrown into the Jaffar's dungeons, he must fight his way out to defeat Jaffar and save the princess he loves.

Prince of Persia was renowned for its visuals at its time of release. It inspired a new generation of platformers, moving the entire genre forward. The game has been ported to many devices by a number of developers and publishers.

5. Portal 2

Year Released: 2011
Developer: Valve Corporation
Publisher: Valve Corporation

With all of its quirks and amazing writing, it was hard to think that Valve could top Portal. But they did.

Portal 2's puzzles are incredibly varied and challenging. It's characters are more fleshed out. The world is expanded. The performances are incredible. It doesn't lean on familar jokes - it takes everything that was great about the first Portal and made it more ambitious.

4. Myst

Year Released: 1993
Developer: Cyan
Publisher: Brøderbund

Gamers remember Myst for being incredibly immersive (and this was 1991!). As the Stranger on the island of Myst, puzzles and clues provided backstory on the characters and the island.

3. Half-Life 2

Year Released: 2004
Developer: Valve Corporation
Publisher: Valve Corporation

Half-Life 2 bought a whole new use of in-game physics and excelled its predecessor in all areas including gameplay, sound, and story. If you can still find the The Orange Box version, you also get a copy of the original Portal, Half-Life: Episode One and Team Fortress 2.

2. Doom

Year Released: 1993
Developer: id Software
Publisher: id Software

Doom became one of the most influential game of all time upon its release. It included just the right amount of guns, gore, and violence to capture the attention of millions. Too bad the movie didn't do as good of a job.

1. Team Fortress 2

Year Released: 2007
Developer: Valve Corporation
Publisher: Valve Corporation

Team Fortress 2 debuted as part of The Orange Box and quickly became the standard for team-based first person shooters. Besides strong class-based gameplay, Team Fortress 2 also has a unique graphical style, a ton of humor, and hats. Lots and lots of hats.