Hades II
Supergiant Games came in swinging with the sequel to one of the most beloved rogue-likes ever made. It’s slick, fast, punishing, and yes — it’s already dominating Reddit’s gaming threads and Steam charts. So it definitely must be our Best New PC Games of 2025 list. This time, you’re not playing as Zagreus — you’re Melinoë, the Princess of the Underworld, and the action feels even tighter than before. The new Olympian powers stack beautifully with the already polished core loop, and there’s a ton of build diversity right out the gate. Even in Early Access, it feels more complete than most full releases, with responsive controls and fluid animation that puts other indies (and AAA titles) to shame. If you liked the original Hades, this is a no-brainer — and if you didn’t, you might want to check your pulse.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Ridiculous, heartfelt, and gloriously weird — the Like a Dragon series proves again that turn-based chaos and karaoke still belong in the same game. It runs beautifully on PC and actually respects your time and hardware. If you’re into wild RPGs, you’ll want to check out our rundown of the best RPGs across every platform.
Helldivers 2
This one’s for the co-op junkies. Explosions, bugs, and friendly fire — all beautifully rendered in glorious mayhem. And a must add to our Best New PC Games of 2025 list. It’s the kind of tactical shooter that makes voice chat a necessity (and ragequits inevitable). It easily earns a spot alongside our picks in the top FPS games for PC in 2025.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Feudal Japan. Dual protagonists. Stealth and swordplay. Sounds like everything fans have been asking for — but let’s be real: this could either be the AC redemption arc, or just another bloated Ubisoft checklist. Sites like IGN are calling it a top title of 2025, but we’ll wait to see how it performs on mid-range rigs before celebrating.
Star Wars: Outlaws
Open-world Star Wars with a focus on smuggling, dogfights, and free exploration? Count us in… as long as it doesn’t turn into Jedi: Loading Screen Edition. With Ubisoft in the mix, expectations are… cautious. You play as Kay Vess, a scoundrel navigating the galaxy’s criminal underbelly, and the devs promise a more grounded, blaster-centric experience, no lightsabers here. From speeder chases to space combat, the footage looks promising, but we’ve been burned before (looking at you, Watch Dogs 1). What could set this apart is its non-linear structure and how much freedom the player actually gets. If it delivers even half the freedom of something like Red Dead Redemption 2 in space, it might just be the open-world Star Wars game fans have waited decades for.
Doom: The Dark Ages
A brutal medieval take on Doom, complete with a flail, a shield, and likely a whole lot of yelling. It looks promising and brutal in all the right ways — and you just know modders are going to have a field day with this one. We’ve got a full article on whether your rig can actually handle Doom: The Dark Ages.
Skull and Bones
Still alive. Still pointless. It somehow exists in 2025 — a monument to delayed dev cycles and forgotten ambition. If you want naval combat, install Black Flag. Again.
The Day Before (Post-Mortem)
It finally launched. It was terrible. It got pulled. End of story. A cautionary tale about trusting pre-rendered trailers — and one of GameSpot’s most talked-about disappointments.
Jumplight Odyssey
A space-faring roguelite that nails the retro-sci-fi aesthetic. It’s got charm, strategy, and doesn’t require a 4080 to run smoothly.
Little Kitty, Big City
Okay yes, it’s a cat game. But it’s hilarious, low-stress, and oozing with personality. Perfect palate cleanser between rage-inducing shooters. (And a great break between hardcore co-op titles like Aliens: Fireteam Elite.)
Level Zero
Multiplayer survival horror with asymmetric gameplay — think Alien: Isolation meets Dead by Daylight. Great atmosphere, terrifying tension, and a surprisingly active player base. You either play as a scientist trying to restore power and escape, or as a deadly alien hunting them in the dark — and yes, the lights do matter. Communication between players is key, but it gets chaotic fast, especially when the lights start flickering and screams start flying. What makes Level Zero stand out is how reliant it is on lighting, sound, and teamwork instead of just jump scares and gore. It’s gritty, intense, and built for those late-night sessions that leave your nerves fried in the best way possible..
Think we missed something? Drop your own “best new PC games of 2025” in the comments — or roast us on Reddit like everyone else.
