Best PC Games of 2016

In 2016 consoles became more like PCs (we had the mid-gen upgrade that is the PS4 Pro and the reveal of the Xbox Scorpio) yet the PC continued to be the only true place to get fully customisable games and the full range of genres out there. It is also clearly the most powerful, with processors that kill what’s on offer inside the Xbox One and PS4 Pro, and GPUs that cost more than many cars. The Geforce Titan X retailed for about $1200!

On the release front the PC received most of the excellent console releases and with Microsoft adopting an ecosystem policy, it also got what would have previously been Xbox console exclusives. This meant that PC gamers with the right setup could play the awesome Gears of War 4 and Forza Horizon 3 in 4K and at 60fps. Lovely!

So, what were the very best PC games of 2016. This list should give you some idea.

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Inside

The Limbo creators return with one of the best games of this generation.

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Reviewed on: 28 June 2016

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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2

Dishonored 2

Dishonored 2 has earned my first VideoGamer 10.

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Reviewed on: 14 November 2016

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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3

The Witness

Who'd have thought a game about lines would be so utterly brilliant?

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Reviewed on: 13 September 2016

Platforms: Android, iOS, macOS, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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4

PES 2017

It's time to once again declare that this year's PES is the best. But this time it really is.

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Reviewed on: 13 September 2016

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
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5

Hitman Episode Two – Sapienza

A welcome return.

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Reviewed on: 26 April 2016

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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6

Rise of the Tomb Raider (PC)

It's on a non-Xbox platform now, so just buy it, yeah.

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Reviewed on: 27 January 2016

Platforms: PC
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7

Titanfall 2

Shooter fans have plenty to choose from this autumn, but Titanfall 2 doesn't deserve to be overlooked.

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Reviewed on: 31 October 2016

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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8

Overwatch

Believe the hype

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Reviewed on: 27 May 2016

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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9

Thumper

A beetle on a journey of rhythm and violence

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Reviewed on: 10 October 2016

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Web, Xbox One
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Gears of War 4

A brilliant debut from The Coalition that should delight fans and thrill newcomers.

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Reviewed on: 13 October 2016

Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
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Forza Horizon 3

Don't miss out on the best festival of the year.

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Reviewed on: 20 September 2016

Platforms: PC, Xbox One
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12

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare

With a campaign worthy of every shooter fan's time, Infinity Ward's latest heralds a stunning return to form.

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Reviewed on: 09 November 2016

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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Battlefield 1

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Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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14

The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine

So long, and thanks for all the Triss.

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Reviewed on: 31 May 2016

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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15

Pony Island

This isn't a game about ponies. It's brilliant.

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Reviewed on: 07 January 2016

Platforms: Linux, macOS, PC
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16

Oxenfree

A surprise supernatural gem of a game.

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Reviewed on: 15 January 2016

Platforms: Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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17

XCOM 2

Vive la résistance! Is XCOM 2 good on consoles?

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Reviewed on: 06 October 2016

Platforms: Linux, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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Watch Dogs 2

DedSec are the kids in America, (woah!)

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Reviewed on: 18 November 2016

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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ABZU

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Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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20

DOOM (2016)

DOOM is an excellent and exceptionally fun first first-person shooter. That's all you need to know.

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Reviewed on: 16 May 2016

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
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21

The Flame in the Flood

A fantastic survival game that never burns out

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Reviewed on: 24 February 2016

Platforms: macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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22

FIFA 17

Is FIFA 17 a big change for the series or more of the same? It's a bit of both really.

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Reviewed on: 04 October 2016

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
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23

Hitman: Summer Bonus Episode

Special stage.

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Reviewed on: 20 July 2016

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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24

Dark Souls 3

A (fire)link to the past.

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Reviewed on: 03 April 2016

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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25

Skyrim: Special Edition

This remaster doesn't quite have something for everyone.

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Reviewed on: 31 October 2016

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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26

That Dragon, Cancer

I was expecting high emotion from this game, but came away having had a much more religious experience.

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Reviewed on: 19 January 2016

Platforms: Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, PC
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27

Hitman: Episode 4 – Bangkok

Out with a bang.

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Reviewed on: 19 August 2016

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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28

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster

Ha ha ha ha ha.

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Reviewed on: 17 March 2014

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PS Vita
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29

Virginia

I want you to come on, come on down...

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Reviewed on: 22 September 2016

Platforms: macOS, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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30

Quantum Break

Quantum Break delivers as a spectacular action game, but less so as a solid TV show.

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Reviewed on: 01 April 2016

Platforms: PC, Xbox One