12 best PC games released in 2022 you can play now
Last Updated on: 21st October 2022, 10:13 am
This year ushered new titles and sequels of PC games. Every casual and veteran gamer’s challenge is picking what best suit their gaming needs.
There are very few events in our life where we have both the financial freedom and an abundance of time to indulge ourselves with games that we can play. No one will come knocking on your door to disturb you from your escape to the virtual world. Those precious moments that let you escape the hustle and bustle of reality, we respect that.
There are many doors that you can open to reach the peak of virtual Nirvana. The list below is a salad bowl of different genres that can satisfy a variety of gamers. Check out the details of the game so you can make sure it runs smoothly on your PC.
How the PC games are chosen
The selection of the games in this list is based on personal experience, reviews online, and game specifications. The list will include information about the game, like where to get them digitally, how much they would cost, and other details about the game.
The games in the list are placed in no particular order. We have gone through a string of websites and taken note of the most commonly mentioned games so you won’t have to stress yourself. There are games for solo players and for those who plan of bringing along their friends with them.
We want to make sure you get treated with nothing less than what you deserve. Regardless if you plan on pulling an all-nighter or just want to put some hours in front of your PC, we have the games for you.
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1. Elden Ring
Publisher(s): Bandai Namco Entertainment
Developer(s): FromSoftware
Genre(s): Action, Role-Playing
Release Date: February 25, 2022
Rating: M
Metascore: 94%
Steam: 9/10
Processor: Intel Core I5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X.
Storage: 60 GB available space
Price: $59.99 on Steam (Standard Edition)
Gameplay hours: According to howlongtobeat.com the game “is about 53½ Hours in length” and “132 Hours to obtain 100% completion.”
Why Elden Ring: Since the release of the game, Elden Rings has taken the gaming community by storm through its punishingly painful gameplay, but equally rewarding experience. If you’re into slaying, dodging, and traveling a seemingly endless overworld, This game is for you. Bring some patience, you’ll need it.
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2. God of War
Publisher(s): PlayStation PC LLC
Developer(s): SCE Santa Monica
Genre(s): Action Adventure, Linear
Release Date: January 14, 2022
Rating: M
Metascore: 93%
Steam: 10/10
Processor: Processor: Intel i5-2500k (4 core 3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (4 core 3.1 GHz)
Storage: 70 GB available space
Price: $49.99 on Steam (Standard Edition)
Gameplay hours: According to howlongtobeat.com the game “is about 20½ Hours in length” and “51 Hours to obtain 100% completion.”
Why God of War: If you have been a loyal fan of Kratos when he was still single and just chilling on Mount Olympus while slaying half of the Greek mythology, this installment of the epic game franchise will bring back the memories. This time, Kratos is bringing his son, Atreus as they take on the Norse realm. Expect the god-slayer to bring the gore.
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3. The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Publisher(s): Crows Crows Crows, Galactic Cafe
Developer(s): Crows Crows Crows, Galactic Cafe
Genre(s): Interactive Story, Adventure, 3D, First-Person
Release Date: April 27, 2022
Rating: E10+
Metascore: 90%
Steam: 9/10
Processor: Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent
Storage: 5 GB available space
Price: $24.99 on Steam
Gameplay hours: According to gamepressure.com the game “takes about 5 hours with the most endings unlocked.” and “25-30 hours for 47 True Achievements of the game.”
Why The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe: Who is playing who? If you’re into mystery, solving puzzles, and finding answers to questions you did not even know you were asking, then this game is for you. This award-winning Indie game is an expansion and reimagining of the same game that was released in 2013. Get an Advil, the headache is worth it.
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4. Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
Publisher(s): PlayStation PC LLC
Developer(s): Nixxes Software, Insomniac Games
Genre(s): Action Adventure, Open-World
Release Date: August 12, 2022
Rating: T
Metascore: 87%
Steam: 10/10
Processor: Intel Core i5-4670, 3.4 Ghz or AMD Ryzen5 1600, 3.2 Ghz
Storage: 75 GB available space
Price: $59.99 on Steam
Gameplay hours: According to howlongtobeat.com the game “is about 17 Hours in length” and “34 Hours to obtain 100% completion.”
Why Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered: If your PC can handle it, then it will be worth the time. The realistic graphics of the game has reeled in many members of the gaming community. This latest installment of the web-slinger has made the inner child of those who have been following the friendly neighborhood Spiderman come alive. Do lots of screenshots, the graphics are insane.
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5. Cuphead in the Delicious Last Course
Publisher(s): Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
Developer(s): Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
Genre(s): Action, Platformer, 2D
Release Date: June 30, 2022
Rating: M
Metascore: 89%
Steam: 10/10
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E8400
Storage: 2 GB available space
Price: $26.99 on Steam
Gameplay hours: According to looper.com, players can expect to beat the game “between 10 to 11 hours.”
Why Cuphead in the Delicious Last Course: The anthropomorphic cup is back with his brother Mugman to make a payment to the Devil in exchange for their souls. This beautiful retro side-scroller with the ambiance of a 1930s cartoon was released with a modest budget but went on to be a smash hit. Get an eye checkup before and after, you might be missing those small projectiles.
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6. Two Point Campus
Publisher(s): SEGA
Developer(s): Two Point Studios
Genre(s): Strategy, Management, Business / Tycoon
Release Date: August 9, 2022
Rating: T
Metascore: 83%
Steam: 9/10
Processor: Intel Core i5 6600 or AMD Ryzen 1600x
Storage: 6 GB available space
Price: $31.99 on Steam
Gameplay hours: According to howlongtobeat.com, if you follow the main storyline it takes “about 27 hours” and “141 Hours“ for those who want it to complete the game.
Why Two Point Campus: If you’re yearning for more learning, this is the game for you. This combination of business tycoon and Sims lets you play as an architect of educational masterpieces. Be the mentor and the a facilitator of your students. From trees, sculptures, and pathways, build the university you wish you were enrolled in. Bring a cup of coffee, this is going to be long gameplay.
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7. Total War: WARHAMMER III
Publisher(s): Feral Interactive, Sega, SEGA of America
Developer(s): Creative Assembly, Feral Interactive
Genre(s): Real-time strategy, Action game, Turn-based strategy, Real-time tactics, Tactical wargame
Release Date: February 17, 2022
Rating: T
Metascore: 85%
Steam: 6/10
Processor: Intel i5, Ryzen 5 series
Storage: 120 GB available space
Price: $53.99 on Steam
Gameplay hours: According to howlongtobeat.com, if you follow the main objectives, it takes “about 34½ Hours” and “166 Hours to obtain 100% completion”.
Why Total War: WARHAMMER III: The most recent installment of the Warhammer series is the culmination of your empire in the previous games of the series. It combines all the elements of the previous two games and mashes them up to bring a sandbox of bigger maps, races, and factions. Bring your online friends, this is best enjoyed with others.
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8. Cult of the Lamb
Publisher(s): Devolver Digital
Developer(s): Massive Monster
Genre(s): Action Adventure, Roguelike, Construction and Management
Release Date: August 11, 2022
Rating: T
Metascore: 82%
Steam: 9/10
Processor: Intel Core i5-3470
Storage: 4 GB available space
Price: $24.99 on Steam
Gameplay hours: According to howlongtobeat.com, it takes “about 13½ Hours to finish” and “21 Hours to obtain 100% completion”.
Why Cult of the Lamb: Aren’t they cute? I mean, possessed lamb, false prophets, and dark rituals sound like the perfect chill game. This indie game is like Happy Tree and Friends meets Children of the Corn. This dark take on Animal Crossing offers more than just the gore of Left 4 Dead, it also takes inspiration from roguelike games like The Binding of Isaac and the building prowess in RimWorld. Take a shower, it’s going to be bloody.
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9. NORCO
Publisher(s): Raw Fury
Developer(s): Geography of Robots
Genre(s): Adventure, Narrative, Point-and-Click and Puzzle
Release Date: March 24, 2022
Rating: PEGI 16
Metascore: 88%
Steam: 9/10
Processor: Intel i5 or AMD equivalent
Storage: 4 GB available space
Price: $14.99 on Steam
Gameplay hours: According to howlongtobeat.com, the main story is “about 5½ Hours in length” and “7½ Hours to obtain 100% completion”.
Why NORCO: This somber and gothic point-and-click PC game tackles the dark side of the family and our struggles to keep them. This game comes with a trigger warning on death, drug, and suicide. You follow the journey of the protagonist, Kay, as she plunges down the rabbit hole of horror and mystery. She is looking for her missing brother as she attempts to unravel the secrets of their mother’s death. Use a headset, there will be a lot of cursing along the way.
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10: Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster
Publisher(s): Square Enix, Square Electronic Arts
Developer(s): Square Enix, Square, Tose
Genre(s): Role-Playing, Japanese-Style
Release Date: February 23, 2022
Rating: T
Metascore: 88%
Steam: 9/10
Processor: AMD A8-7600 / Intel® Core™ i3-2105
Storage: 1 GB available space
Price: $17.99 on Steam
Gameplay hours: According to howlongtobeat.com, the game is “about 35 Hours in length” and “64 Hours to obtain 100% completion”.
Why Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster: Let’s face it, the list of best games is never complete without at least one Final Fantasy in it. This modern remaster of the original FINAL FANTASY VI has key features like remodeled 2D characters and an environment with mesmerizing rearranged soundtracks that will bring you back to your younger years. Summon your inner child, this is a nostalgic ride.
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11. Neon White
Publisher(s): Annapurna Interactive
Developer(s): Angel Matrix
Genre(s): First-Person Shooter, Puzzle-Platform
Release Date: June 16, 2022
Rating: T
Metascore: 90%
Steam: 10/10
Processor: Intel Core i3-2100, 3.1 GHz | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 4.3 GHz (w/ at least 3-threads)
Storage: 6 GB available space
Price: $24.99 on Steam
Gameplay hours: According to howlongtobeat.com, when focusing on the game’s objectives, it takes “about 11 Hours in length” and “22 Hours to obtain 100% completion”.
Why Neon White: This fast-paced first-person action game combines solving puzzles and slaying demons. You play as White, an assassin plucked from the depths of hell to save the heavens from a demon invasion. The game has elements of a roguelike game where you collect cards you can use to increase the level of White. These cards can only be used on the same level where you picked them. Buckle your seatbelts, the game takes speed to a new level.
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12. Stray
Publisher(s): Annapurna Interactive
Developer(s): BlueTwelve Studio
Genre(s): Action Adventure
Release Date: July 19, 2022
Rating: E10+
Metascore: 83%
Steam: 10/10
Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Storage: 10 GB available space
Price: $29.99 on Steam
Gameplay hours: According to howlongtobeat.com, it takes “about 5 Hours in length” and “9 Hours to obtain 100% completion”.
Why Stray – It lets you play as a cat. That is pretty much the biggest reason why you should play the game. When the game was released, it was all over various social media platforms. Every streamer on Twitch was playing it. It was the subject of every gaming headline and continued to make some buzz weeks after it was released. Hide your coffee mugs, the cat likes to tip them over.
