Atmospheric, terrifying survival horror in the Alien universe. Steam
A pitch-perfect RPG that feels like a long episode of the show. Steam Precision platforming with a nostalgic 8-bit soul. Steam Alien: Isolation 2014 Top 30 PC Game List and Download
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2014 was a pivotal year for PC gaming, marked by the resurgence of classic RPGs, the rise of "next-gen" visuals, and a vibrant indie scene. Major titles like swept "Game of the Year" awards, while indie hits like Shovel Knight proved that 8-bit charm could still compete with big-budget blockbusters. Top 30 PC Games of 2014 (Ranked by Critical Acclaim) Top 30 PC Games of 2014 (Ranked by
Tactical turn-based RPG with a stunning hand-drawn art style. Steam Ultra-realistic driving simulator with heavy mod support. Steam BattleBlock Theater Hilarious and chaotic puzzle-platformer. Steam Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Introduced the groundbreaking "Nemesis System." Steam Far Cry 4 High-altitude chaos in the fictional Himalayas. Steam Wolfenstein: The New Order Gritty, story-driven reboot of the classic shooter. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Stunning open-world investigation mystery. Steam Wasteland 2 Post-apocalyptic RPG from the original creators. Steam The Wolf Among Us Telltale's dark detective series based on Fables . This War of Mine A brutal, emotional take on surviving war as a civilian. Steam Transistor Stylized sci-fi action from the makers of Bastion . Steam The Banner Saga Norse-inspired tactical RPG with hand-drawn art. Elite: Dangerous Epic space simulation with a 1:1 scale galaxy. Steam Where to Download
: For very old retro titles that may have become abandonware, sites like ClassicReload offer in-browser play for research and nostalgia. The 10 best PC games of 2014 | PCWorld
This list is primarily based on Metacritic scores and major critical consensus. Game Title Key Features Store Link Surreal, magical-realistic adventure. Steam Dark Souls II Brushing with death in a vast, dark fantasy world. Steam Out of the Park Baseball 15 Hyper-realistic baseball management simulation. Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft Blizzard’s definitive digital CCG. Battle.net Divinity: Original Sin Deep, turn-based RPG with massive interactivity. Diablo III: Reaper of Souls The expansion that "fixed" the base game. Battle.net World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor Introduced player garrisons and massive world updates. Battle.net TowerFall Ascension High-speed local archery combat. Steam Year Walk Eerie first-person adventure based on Swedish folklore. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth The massive remake that defined the modern roguelike. Steam Titanfall Revolutionary movement-based multiplayer with giant mechs. EA Play The Talos Principle Philosophical puzzles in beautiful ruins. Steam Dragon Age: Inquisition BioWare's sprawling, multi-region epic RPG. Steam Legend of Grimrock II Challenging first-person grid-based dungeon crawling. Steam South Park: The Stick of Truth