In terms of flexibility in gaming, no other platform can match the PC. The device has many advantages for those who can spare the often high cost of setting up a PC, and while home consoles require a subscription fee for online gaming, most PC games can be play online at no extra cost. However, many people find the most fun in offline computer games.
Whether you’re looking for massive open-world AAA games or indie games that use pixel art, PC gamers are spoiled for choice. New games are released every day on services like Steam, and while they may not all be traditional, there is no shortage of great titles. What are the best offline games for PC?
1 – He still awakens the deep
All things considered, June 2024 has not been a great month for offline PC game releases. In particular, the biggest releases of the month were expansions, with Destiny 2: The Final Shape and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree being the most notable. The first one, of course, requires an internet connection, while the second one can be played offline if preferred. Shin Megami Tensei 5: Revenge was also a big release that instantly established itself as one of the best strategy RPGs on Steam; However, the game uses Denuvo software, which complicates things (because players won’t always be able to play offline). However, in general the Atlus project is great, offering a lot of content for its price.
So, to celebrate one of the games of the month, let’s focus on a smaller but still worthy release: Still Wakes the Deep. The Chinese Room has earned a reputation for making story-based games with little interactivity, even earning the hated “walking simulator” moniker. Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is probably the developer’s most famous project, although Still Wakes the Deep is more in line with 2013’s Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs Both games fall into the horror genre and a putting players in the role of weak heroes who must mostly hide and avoid… Monsters.
While involved in an oil rig, players find themselves drawn into cosmic chaos when something escapes from the depths of the sea, turning this dangerous place into hell on Earth . Gameplay in Still Wakes the Deep is very simple, consisting mostly of running, talking, and solving a few simple puzzles. However, the game features exceptional writing and voice acting, both of which contribute to creating an immersive story with detailed characters. The player’s actions also have real consequences.
2 – Hades & Hades 2
Despite being an independent company, Supergiant Games has earned such a reputation that every release is an event, and Hades 2 is undoubtedly the developer’s biggest project to date this. Released in Early Access on May 6, 2024, the highly anticipated sequel is still in development, which interested players should keep in mind; However, the game is really promising, with the main story being very easy to play. As it stands, Hades 2 has enough content to match its predecessor, and the gameplay is generally fun, even if it looks like it could get a few tweaks. in the coming months.
However, if someone prefers to play a 100% completed project, they can simply choose the original Hades. The 2020 game is one of the best roguelikes on the market, and it does a good job of mixing the genre’s traditional cycle of repetition with a story that allows for a sense of constant progression. As Zagreus, players must work their way through four areas (and bosses) in order to escape from the Underworld. Of course, this process is not at all simple, and Zagreus must try gifts and weapons to complete the mission.
3- Dragon’s Dogma 2
Dragon’s Dogma fans had to wait a long time for the sequel to appear; Fortunately, the 2024 sequel is great. As obvious as it seems, Dragon’s Dogma 2 is undoubtedly a sequel to its predecessor, which means that it adheres to the ideas introduced by the 2012 action RPG. Yes, there are a few tweaks and improvements there, but they are relatively small in the overall context. So, if someone liked the original, they will likely appreciate the sequel, which offers a largely similar but better experience.
4- Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition
Although not released at the same time as home consoles, Sony has gradually released its own PlayStation games. Two years after its release on PS4 and PS5, Horizon Forbidden West has made its way to PC thanks to the complete edition, which includes the base game and the expansion The Burning Shores. Building on the good foundations of its predecessor, Forbidden West is bigger and better. Aloy heads west, a direction that takes her to some famous cities that have undergone major changes.
Telling a good story with better structure than Horizon Zero Dawn’s story, Forbidden West offers beautiful scenery, generally fun combat that is only hindered when you meet people, and a large world that invites exploration. Launching just a day before Dragon’s Dogma 2, Horizon Forbidden West had less fanfare, but was arguably the best open world game to hit PC in March 2024.
5 – Alan Wake 2
It took a long time for Alan Wake 2 to come out, but it was worth the wait. Remedy provides a sequel that expands on the previous ideas, and in addition to the main character, there is a second heroine in the game named Saga Anderson, who is an officer of the investigation of a series of crimes. Except for a few sequences, players can switch between the two characters, and the two halves of the story are completely different from the other.
