Hello everyone

I recently upgraded my PC and I’m excited to explore new games that can take advantage of my improved hardware. Previously, my old PC was limited, and I had to be selective about the games I played. I also have a Steam Deck, but I’m looking for offline single-player experiences on my PC.

I’m looking for games that offer an unforgettable experience and high replay value. I enjoy open-world games that give me the freedom to explore, similar to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. I know it’s not a PC game, but it gives you an idea of my playstyle.

Here are some games I’ve enjoyed in the past:

• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - My favorite game, I love the freedom to explore without being bound to quests.

• Far Cry 3 - Great open-world experience that didn’t get boring.

• NieR: Automata - Engaging story, but it got a bit repetitive.

• Scarlet Nexus - Great story, high replay value, and a beautiful world, although it can be repetitive.

• ULTRAKILL - Challenging and high replay value.

• Portal 2 - High replay value.

• Portal 1 - Enjoyed it, but didn’t love it.

• Subnautica - Absolutely loved it.

• The Witcher 3 - Didn’t enjoy it, but I’m giving it another try soon.

• Doom Eternal - Liked it.

• Horizon Zero Dawn - It’s an average game, with a mid-story and a beautiful world.

For me, a good story is often the top priority, but I also enjoy games like Breath of the Wild where I can relax and play without thinking too hard.

If you’re curious about my specs, here they are:

New PC:

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-Core

• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

• RAM: 64GB DDR5 Memory

Old PC: • GPU: AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB

• CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K @ 3.50GHz

• RAM: 4GB DDR3 Memory

I’d appreciate any game recommendations that fit my preferences.

Edit: Thanks already for the recommendations, I might also add, that I love the Halo games. Except the newer ones.

  • Rin@lemm.ee
    5·
    7 days ago

    No Man’s Sky - One of the most beautiful games out there imo, and has vastly improved since its disasterous launch. Warning this one does require an internet connection (actually for a good reason) but you dont have to interact with anyone, and it’s difficult to even encounter another player in the wild outside of the Anomaly hub and campaigns due to its sheer size.

    Project Zomboid - Even if you have zero interest in zombie stuff it’s still worth a shot. Has a massive detailed world based off Midwestern towns in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. It’s still in development so there’s some noticeably unfinished aspects, and they’ve only just begun to add non-zombie NPCs.

    • Decency8401@discuss.tchncs.deOP
      4·
      6 days ago

      I actually played No Man’s Sky at launch, and honestly I didn’t think that it was such a disaster. But I haven’t played recently but I will pick it up again.

      I’ve enjoyed watching YouTube Videos about Project Zomboid, so I think I will like it. Thanks.

  • sevan@lemmy.caEnglish
    3·
    7 days ago

    Skyrim, Fallout: New Vegas, and Mass Effect Legendary are my favorites that I come back to repeatedly. Of course, they were all probably perfectly playable on your old PC.

    Hitman World of Assassination was good and not playable on your old PC. I have not replayed it yet, but it is definitely repayable with the option to approach every level in different ways.

    I’ve gotten bored with the Assassins Creed games, but the newer ones are very pretty and they’re open world with lots of story and tons of things to do.

    You mentioned Far Cry 3, there’s also 4, 5, 6 New Dawn, and Primal. I haven’t played 5, 6, or New Dawn, but 4 plays the same as 3 (just a different story) and I actually like Primal quite a bit.

    The Just Cause series is really over the top mayhem, but I enjoyed them. Lots of open world destruction for a…just cause (or maybe just because).

    The Saints Row games are ridiculous, childish fun. Very similar to GTA, but makes GTA look classy by comparison. I think Saints Row 4 and Gat Out of Hell are the best ones. The first 2 are quite dated at this point. There is a recent remaster of 3, I liked the original, but haven’t played the remaster yet. There’s a newer one that’s just called “Saints Row”, I’ve only played a little of it so far and its pretty bland.

    • Decency8401@discuss.tchncs.deOP
      1·
      6 days ago

      I’ve tried sable, but It’s a little too calm for me. I maybe haven’t played enough, but I think this just isn’t my game. Correct me if I’m wrong, but thanks for the suggestion.

  • Captain Howdy@lemm.ee
    11·
    5 days ago

    Xbox Game Pass for PC is an incredible value, even with the caveat of having to run windows (which sucks so bad). That’s always my top rec for PC gamers.

    Elden Ring is still my number one game. It’s awesome and will run great on your new PC as well as your deck. It’s also got a lot in common with your listed games.

    Grounded is a great game as well! It’s a reasonably difficult survival crafting game (like Subnautica). Same goes for Return to Moria.

  • blackstrat@lemmy.fwgx.uk
    3·
    6 days ago

    Just Cause 3 is great fun.

    I recently picked up Metro Exodus and it’s been a great experience.

    God of War is OK,looks nice but felt a bit constrained and formulaic.

    • locuester@lemmy.zipEnglish
      6·
      7 days ago

      Not open world at all. As a fan of all the games OP mentioned, I give Baldur’s Gate 3 a pretty low score due to its linear physical world.

        • locuester@lemmy.zipEnglish
          2·
          6 days ago

          They did indeed say that was often their priority. Is for me too. And you’re right, it has a decent story for sure, and replay value for that matter given how easily you can change the story radically.

    • lemmyseizethemeans@lemmygrad.ml
      3·
      7 days ago

      For real. It took me a minute to get into it but once I understood how to play it really blew me away. Excellent story, great art, fun tactical fighting.

  • Mr Fish@lemmy.world
    10·
    7 days ago

    Someone else has said Baldurs Gate 3, and I second that. Great game.

    Not sure if automation/building is exactly your tastes, but satisfactory is a good one.

    • Decency8401@discuss.tchncs.deOP
      2·
      6 days ago

      Baldur’s Gate 3 is, as someone already stated, I think a huge investment. I think it isn’t a Game where I can just go and play, but I think it is more like a game I need to actively think and have more than two hours to get back in. Correct me if I’m wrong.

      Satisfactory is awesome, but since the 4th Update or so it has become too advanced for me.

      But thanks for the recommendations

      • inb4_FoundTheVegan@lemmy.world
        2·
        6 days ago

        As a huge baulders gate fan that has finished the game about 5 times, I would say that’s a mostly correct characterization. If you play on the easiest settings, then yeah you can totally drop in and out while enjoying the story. But anything beyond that will need either some tactical planning or doing research on best builds.

      • IMongoose@lemmy.world
        1·
        5 days ago

        You can save wherever you want but ya, it is a game you would want to play consistently. Like taking a month break would be tough. But that’s how most 1 player story games are, to me at least.

  • Sanctus@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    6 days ago

    Space Marine 2 has a crazy 4k texture pack that looks amazing. But playing Space Marine 2 over the original is a task enough on its own.

    Honestly your rig would handle VR dogfighting in Elite Dangerous gloriously. But that would require hotas controllers and a vr headset but its so fun.

    I think theres a crazy texture pack for the master chief collection out there somewhere.

  • DigitalDilemma@lemmy.mlEnglish
    1·
    6 days ago

    Enjoying Factory Town at the mo, a little chill automation game with a surprising level of complexity.

    Factorio 2 is also fantastic if this is a genre you enjoy.

      • teawrecks@sopuli.xyz
        2·
        6 days ago

        Outer Wilds is an unforgettable experience, but has very low replayability. Everything is knowledge based, and playing the game means figuring everything out for the first time (so be sure not to look anything up).

        But it’s all exploration, it has an excellent story, and I would recommend it to anyone.