I need some recommendations for PC games.

[TheScottishMexican42]

I've found myself getting more and more into PC gaming, though I'm not really sure where to go with it. I play some of the obvious titles like Minecraft, Team Fortress 2 and Portal 2, but to be honest, I don't know where to go from here. So that's why I'm asking you all for some recommendations. Call it lazy if you want, but I don't really know what to go for, what's got great multiplayer, or what are 'must haves' etc.

Here's a few things though.

1. My laptop isn't powerful. This is not a machine that will run Battlefield 3 (I don't think anyway, haven't tried it). I can play some more intense games provided the game is windowed with a lowish-res, with the graphics set to low, but it's something to bear in mind.
2. My favorite games are simple ones. I bought FTL: Faster than Light and it's one of the best games I've played on a PC (Hell, I was the first out of my friends to beat it, and I bought it last). I do like some more action games though. I'm gonna try and get the Half-Life collection while it's cheap just now on Steam for example. Most genres I'm ok with (Maybe not MMORPGs though)
3. It doesn't matter whether a game is single or multiplayer based. I'll play it regardless.

If anyone is willing to point me in the right direction, then I thank you in advance.

 

[rbstewart7263]

I've found myself getting more and more into PC gaming, though I'm not really sure where to go with it. I play some of the obvious titles like Minecraft, Team Fortress 2 and Portal 2, but to be honest, I don't know where to go from here. So that's why I'm asking you all for some recommendations. Call it lazy if you want, but I don't really know what to go for, what's got great multiplayer, or what are 'must haves' etc.

Here's a few things though.

1. My laptop isn't powerful. This is not a machine that will run Battlefield 3 (I don't think anyway, haven't tried it). I can play some more intense games provided the game is windowed with a lowish-res, with the graphics set to low, but it's something to bear in mind.
2. My favorite games are simple ones. I bought FTL: Faster than Light and it's one of the best games I've played on a PC (Hell, I was the first out of my friends to beat it, and I bought it last). I do like some more action games though. I'm gonna try and get the Half-Life collection while it's cheap just now on Steam for example. Most genres I'm ok with (Maybe not MMORPGs though)
3. It doesn't matter whether a game is single or multiplayer based. I'll play it regardless.

If anyone is willing to point me in the right direction, then I thank you in advance.

Hotline Miami that game is sooooo much fun!

 

[Foolery]

Killing Floor. It has super low system requirements. My friend has run it on a MacBook air with no problems. I'd look at older PC games. GOG.com has a great catalogue to choose from. Unreal Tournament 2004. System Shock 2. Fallout 1&2.

 

[Asclepion]

Have you tried Planescape: Torment?

 

[Shpongled]

Bearing in mind the Steam summer sale may well start tomorrow. Always starts on a Thursday and has usually started by now. GamersGate also has a sale on at the moment, so might wanna keep an eye on that.

 

[josemlopes]

Im going to add in here the Bundle Stars bundles since they are dirt cheap and feature some older games that may hold your attention, although with the Steam Sales coming I only recommend you buying something that you think its worth the price (most of the bundles that are worth it are usually worth it because of a game that is usually a bit more heavy on the PC while the rest being a lot of crappy fillers, if you enjoy mindless top down shooters you may enjoy that GoreFest bundle for 1$).

Some are ending today I think so take a quick look

http://www.bundlestars.com/deals/
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/