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Want to know what games will squeeze all the juice out of your hardware? Now you will find out: the guys from GameSpot picked up 18 of the most graphically demanding games.

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For analysis, they used a comparative test, as well as the Fraps program. The main criterion in the order of exposure was the average frame rate. The lower the score, the higher the game is on the list. In order to get the most out of the PC, they played in 4K (3840x2160) resolution and with the highest graphics settings. Even anti-aliasing was turned to the maximum, which, in fact, does not affect 4K in any way. The purpose of this experiment was not to select the optimal settings - the journalists wanted to turn everything to the maximum and see how the game would behave on a powerful computer.

The only setting that was decided to be disabled is vertical sync, and for the sole purpose of not being limited to a 60Hz monitor. In each game, the journalists spent five minutes, and so that the speed of the Internet did not affect the download process in any way, they tested only the single mode. Also abandoned various mods.

It was decided to take the following basis for the future computer: Bulldog 2.0 from Corsair, which includes:

Motherboard Mini-ITX Z270
Corsair Hydro Series H6 SF CPU Liquid Cooling System
600 watt power supply

Added to this set:

Quad-core processor Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz
16GB DDR4 RAM 2133GHz Dual Channel
Corsair and MS Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Overclocked to 1683MHz, 8GB GDDR5X, Water Cooled

Many of the selected games are multi-platform projects, some of which, admittedly, were not well optimized on PC. The extent to which a game performs well on PC, as opposed to consoles, is difficult to determine. And if in this matter many people rely only on the visual component, then in this article the authors decided to mention only numbers.

18th place: Doom

Developer: id Software
Game engine: id Tech 6
Release Date: May 13, 2016
Minimum FPS: 47
Max FPS: 91
Average FPS: 65.2

Doom looks pretty as hell, thanks in large part to the id Tech 6 engine, which suits PC very well. At the very beginning we shot monsters, at 4K resolution and maximum settings, the game averaged 65.2 FPS. The lowest score is 47, which will naturally force many players to lower their graphics settings. But in general game process was pleasant enough.

17th place: GTA V

Developer: Rockstar North
Game engine: RAGE
Release Date: April 14, 2015
Minimum FPS: 16
Max FPS: 270
Average FPS: 60.9

GTA V has a wide variety of settings, you can tweak the quality of textures, shaders, tessellation, and even increase the number of people on the streets. When we set the maximum performance, our machine is very tense. Luckily, the GTX 1080 handled that game as well. As a result, the average FPS is 60.9. The game did not experience jumps in frame rate, the game did not stumble, although it gave out 16 FPS once.

16th place: Just Cause 3

Developer: Avalanche Studios
Game Engine: Avalanche Engine
Release date: December 1, 2015
Minimum FPS: 44
Max FPS: 381
Average FPS: 55.9

Just Cause 3 is a huge game with an equally huge open world and rich landscapes. The Avalanche Engine allowed complex physics to be implemented; in the game you can blow up and destroy everything your heart desires. And this, in turn, has a significant impact on performance. As a result, Just Cause 3 became the first game to average just 60 FPS. And even at these 55.9 it was pleasant to play, no frequency jumps were noticed.

15th place: Battlefield 1

Developer: EA DICE
Game engine: Frostbite 3
Release Date: October 21, 2016
Minimum FPS: 42
Max FPS: 68
Average FPS: 55.5

Battlefield 1 came out last year and nearly caught up with Just Cause 3 with an average 55.5 FPS. We played the first few minutes of the single player campaign, and we have to admit that the game looked very realistic at maximum settings. Frostbite 3 allowed the game to keep a fairly stable process and FPS did not fall below 42.

14th place: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Developer: CD Projekt RED
Game engine: REDengine 3
Release Date: May 19, 2015
Minimum FPS: 24
Max FPS: 52
Average FPS: 39.9

The Witcher 3 is a great game. And all thanks to the artistic and refined engine REDengine 3. The game has a lot of graphic settings that allow you to change the quality of the hair, volumetric light and the depth of effects. While we were riding horses and admiring the forest landscapes, we noticed how gorgeous the lighting effects in this game are: the rays of the sun looked through the branches of the trees. And all this beauty, of course, has its price. The average FPS is almost 40, and we thought that this would be the minimum figure, but no, at one point the frequency dropped to 24.

13th place: PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

Developer: Bluehole
Release Date: March 2017 (Early Access)
Minimum FPS: 26
Max FPS: 51
Average FPS: 38.5

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is one of the most visually impressive games on this list and, unfortunately, is very heavy on the system. One of the reasons why playing on Unreal Engine 4 is so demanding is the support for a 7-by-7-mile game world and the ability to have almost a hundred players at the same time. Our fairly powerful computer averaged 38 FPS. It remains to be hoped that the developing project will be improved and optimized.

12th place: Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

Developer: Ninja Theory
Game engine: Unreal Engine 4
Release date: August 8, 2017
Minimum FPS: 32
Max FPS: 43
Average FPS: 37.2

The most recent game on this list is Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice from Ninja Theory. The game has a very realistic face of the main character, which fits perfectly into the harsh and frightening surroundings of the world. However, all this beauty greatly affects performance. The average FPS is about 37, and Senua takes his honorable 12th place.

11th place: Arma 3

Developer: Bohemia Interactive
Game engine: Real Virtuality 4
Release Date: September 12, 2013
Minimum FPS: 28
Max FPS: 44
Average FPS: 35.6

And while Arma 3 is one of the oldest games on this list, and in general its presence here can be disputed due to insufficient colorfulness, Real Virtuality 4, in turn, supports up to 270 square kilometers of open world. Also, Arma 3 has impressive physics and destructibility. At the beginning of the game, we flew in a helicopter and were able to look around the scale of the world, the beauty of which cannot but be admired.

10th place: Watch Dogs 2

Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Game engine: Disrupt
Release Date: November 29, 2016
Minimum FPS: 23
Max FPS: 55
Average FPS: 30.0

Watch Dogs 2 climbed to 10th place on our list. The game uses a modified version of the Disrupt engine. The same one that was used in the first part of the game. At maximum settings, Watch Dogs 2 showed us a long distance view, vibrant colors and very realistic water effects. While we were driving through the streets of San Francisco, the average FPS was 30.

9th place: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands

Developer: Ubisoft Paris
Game engine: AnvilNext
Release date: March 7, 2017
Minimum FPS: 24.4
Max FPS: 34.6
Average FPS: 29.8

Ghost Recon Wildlands by Ubisoft is one of fresh games this publisher in our list. The game has a very detailed world filled with various panoramas. We were pleased with the effects of fire and smoke. But to everyone's surprise, the FPS was lower than in Watch Dogs 2. Wildlands was the first game on this list with an FPS below 30.

8th place: Mass Effect: Andromeda

Developer: BioWare
Game engine: Frostbite 3
Release date: March 21, 2017
Minimum FPS: 10
Max FPS: 40
Average FPS: 26.7

And while face animation in this game needs work and work, Frostbite 3 still allowed the developers to create intricate and detailed worlds with amazing lighting effects. And even if the game looks good on modern computers, then at maximum settings, even a powerful machine will be hard. The average is 26.7, the frequency was unstable and dropped to 10 in places.

7th place: Assassin's Creed Syndicate

Developer: Ubisoft Quebec
Game engine: AnvilNext
Release Date: November 19, 2015
Minimum FPS: 1
Max FPS: 33
Average FPS: 25.6

Syndicate used AnvilNext, the same one used to create Ghost Recon Wildlands. From the experience of past years, we know that the optimization of the game is not the best. Not only because the game completely lacks SLI support, but also because Syndicate is one of the few games that runs terribly on computers with two video cards. But be that as it may, Syndicate looks good and gives us a very realistic picture of Victorian London. On average, the game was 25.6 FPS, but it also happened that the frequency dropped to 1.

6th place: Crysis 3

Developer: Crytec
Game engine: CryEngine 3
Release date: February 19, 2013
Minimum FPS: 18
Max FPS: 31
Average FPS: 23.0

The original Crysis came out in 2007. This game was so graphically demanding that even the "But can it run Crysis" meme appeared. Crysis 3 is on our list the most old game but, of course, no less demanding. CryEngine 3 supports a huge amount of particles, complex physics and tessellation. In the game, among other things, high-resolution textures. Maybe all this influenced the fact that the average FPS was 23.

5th place: Ark: Survival Evolved

Game engine: Unreal Engine 4
Release Date: June 2015 (Early Access)
Minimum FPS: 17
Max FPS: 42
Average FPS: 21.4

Unreal Engine 4 allows developers to create a truly huge world and rich landscapes. The game has very realistic water effects, clear textures and lush vegetation. Turning the settings to the maximum and playing the first few minutes of the campaign, the game immediately fell into fifth place, showing 21.4 FPS.

Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Game Engine: Foundation
Release Date: January 28, 2016
Minimum FPS: 2.2
Max FPS: 56.3
Average FPS: 18.7

Crystal Dynamics created their own engine specifically for Rise of the tomb raider. This allowed them to create truly real characters with high-quality animations. In addition, the game has a beautiful and detailed environment. At launch, with Lara in both the tomb and the tundra, the system averaged 18.7 FPS, making Rise of the Tomb Raider the first game on this list to have below 20 FPS.

2nd place: Project CARS

Developer: Slightly Mad Studios
Game Engine: Madness
Release date: May 6, 2015
Minimum FPS: 15
Max FPS: 19
Average FPS: 17.9

The only racing games on our list and, with the highest level of graphics settings, the most realistic. Project Cars will bring your PC to its knees. The developers heavily modified the Madness engine that was used for Need for Speed: Shift. With a dozen cars on screen, the game averaged 17.9 FPS.

1st place: Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

Developer: Eidos Montreal
Game Engine: Dawn Engine
Release Date: August 23, 2016
Minimum FPS: 2.6
Max FPS: 8.7
Average FPS: 6.1

There are so many games on this list that would make you and your PC sweat, but here's one from Deus Ex: Mankind Divided You can cry in 4K. Deus Ex's results may be the worst thing that can happen to a game, but it's the most graphically demanding game we've ever tested. The average FPS is 6.1. It was a complete slideshow. But the most interesting thing is that the maximum number of frames that we could see is only 8.7. And this is something with our rather strong computer.

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11/16/2016 at 06:52 pm · pavlofox · 15 310

The most demanding PC games of 2016

For the attention of gamers are presented most demanding gamesPC 2016 of the year.

10.

Battlefield 1 opens the top ten most demanding games on PC in 2016. The game takes its toll with detail, picture quality, and not the number of shots, screams, groans, explosions. Not without reason, in this part, the background sound in battle was removed. In the middle of a tense battle, sometimes there is a lull that incredibly immerses you in the atmosphere of the terrible events of the last century.

9.

call of duty: Infinite Warfare- a very demanding game designed for the most top-end computers. The picture in the new Call of Duty is as realistic as possible on the current engine. And it's not just about CG-rollers, which, of course, are available here. Most of the screensavers are made on the game engine and look just fine. It will be possible to evaluate the "grafon" at the locations. After all, you have to wander not only through dark corridors or ruined buildings. You will often fly into space, which means you will enjoy the views of other planets and, of course, actively participate in battles.

8.

Quantum Break- a game designed for the most powerful PC. Quantum Break was originally planned as a hybrid of a video game and a television project. The whole game is divided into five acts, each of which has several separate levels. After passing through the next act, the player is briefly allowed to become the main villain and make a responsible decision that will determine how they will develop further developments. The slowdown and stop time effects in Quantum Brake are perhaps the most beautiful of all available in modern games. Refractions of space, waves spreading along the chronofield in all directions, "soap bubbles" inside which time slows down, stars smeared across the sky with bright lines, optical distortions created by a miniature black hole - this is only a small part of what you will be able to see in the game.

7.

It is a continuation of the Deus Ex shooter. New part computer game recognized as one of the most demanding for 2016. Most of the story of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided takes place on the territory of Prague, where Adam's apartment, the OG 29 unit, the Church of the Machine God, a brothel, a bank and other important objects are located. Single missions in Dubai, Golem and then in the cold snow serve to diversify the visuals and gameplay. Separately, it is worth mentioning a really amazing puzzle mission in virtual reality, which, in its admiration for cubes, refers to the world of Portal. The levels have become much smaller compared to the last part, but this does not disappoint at all due to the complex and interesting structure, many approaches and an extensive system of electronic protection. Moreover, due to the non-linearity of solving some of the tasks, you simply will not be able to study some of the objects in detail, having received the necessary information through the dialogue system.

6.

Mirror’ s edge 2: Catalyst- one of the most powerful modern games on the PC with impressive and unsurpassed graphics. The main distinguishing feature of Mirror's Edge is the mechanics, and in Catalyst it was kept as faithfully as possible. Jumping feels the same as before, and with it rolls, pulls and wall runs. However, a lot has changed for the better. Probably the key innovation was the “cat hook”, which helps to cling to special “points” in the game world. Although you can’t use the hook everywhere, it still greatly enlivens the usual gameplay, adding new features while escaping from opponents or, on the contrary, attacking. In the new part, the streets became more alive, the roofs were filled with many small details, and the architecture took another step towards futuristic minimalism.

5.

Tom Clancy’ s The Division is included in the list of the most demanding games on the PC in 2016. The agents of the Special Squad will have to save the city and restore order in it. Almost immediately, the player enters a base of operations. It is the development of the headquarters that affects what opportunities the user has. At first, there are only a couple of merchants there and there are three non-functioning blocks: medical, technical and power. Each of them has its own plot and side tasks, for which they give out points for “pumping” the necessary departments of the base. The main advantages of the game - an exciting cooperative; impressive graphics performance, especially weather and lighting; a lot of indicators that you want to improve with new uniforms; the presence of a system for selecting players in all modes.

4.

Assassins Creed: Syndicate- one of the most demanding games on the PC 2106. The plot of the story of Assassin's Creed: Syndicate is surprisingly good. There are elements from the past, such as chasing enemies through the sewers, you surrender to kill a target, or use hidden opportunities for the most effective crime. Sometimes the game starts to resemble Uncharted with bright explosions, train wrecks and other effects. A new mechanic that allows you to quickly move between buildings and climb tall buildings using a zipline not only makes it easier to move around the city, but also makes the game a little more dynamic. What can not be said about missions on carriages. Racing through the streets of the city look beautiful only in videos. In reality, you constantly get stuck in the corners of the streets, knock down passers-by and quite primitively push the enemy carts.

3.

DOOM 2016 opens the top three most demanding PC games this year. With the release of DOOM, id software was able to remember that it was once a technology trendsetter in the gaming market. The new DOOM looks and sounds just great - just take a look at these screenshots and imagine it all in frenzied dynamics. There is literally nothing to complain about, there are no complaints either about the amazing animation or the magnificent brutal dismemberment. But, most importantly, unlike 90% of modern games, all this beauty is almost flawlessly optimized and even in the most intense and bright moments the game feels great at maximum resolution, not allowing the frame counter to drop lower, both on PC and on consoles.

2.

watch Dogs 2 - one of the most demanding games on the PC in 2016. Inconsistencies in the story logic and gameplay haunt the story until the very end, but more importantly, Watch Dogs 2 does not seem to have a common story - in fact, we have a set of motley missions that do not directly intersect. In addition, the creators could not get around their favorite topic with hallucinogens, so you will find one very strange episode with a package of laughing mushrooms. The gameplay continues to use the concept of open world stealth action. All the main tasks come to your smartphone in the form of messages with a link to the city map. The authors really want you to use vehicles, so they block fast travel to the required point. If you are out of the quest, you can easily bypass this limitation by selecting one of the adjacent icons with side mission(like a motorcycle race), teleport and from there quickly run to the right place.

1.

Forza Horizon 3 tops the ranking of the most demanding games on PC in 2016. The developers have deepened and expanded not only the controls and sensitivity, but also many other elements of the world in Forza Horizon 3. First, the world itself: it has become twice as wide as the coast of France and Italy from FH 2, The territory is huge, it includes forests, desert-sand branching roads, slides, jumps and, of course, virgin asphalt, winking playfully at speed fans flying at full speed. Villages, towns, water, sky of incredible beauty - everything is drawn with pleasant quality, each element of virtual Australia fulfills its intended purpose - it creates an atmosphere and the true beauty of life. The change of weather and time of day is also perfectly realized.

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We present to you top 10 most occupied games on our hard drives

10th place

total war: Shogun 2 (20.2GB)
Any game since the beginning of Total War has never taken up little space. Napoleon weighed 20GB. Empire weighed 16 GB. Explaining where the place went is not difficult. Thousands of samurai will not get covered with textures themselves, and mods will finally destroy your hard drive space.

9th Place

(25GB)
I was overcome by a butthurt feeling when I found out that weighs 6.3 GB on PS3 and on PC 25GB Well, if you take into account all the charms of this game, then the place on your hard drive is not at all a pity.

8th place
(25GB)
Id Software has always been promoted gaming technology, we can say pushed forward. They added new technology to the engine. It allowed only part of the entire texture to be loaded into memory at a time. Outcome: Excellent graphics, huge weight.

7th place

(25GB)
TERA is one of the biggest Korean MMO games. As a result, we get highly detailed character textures, and we understand that 25GB well spent

6th place

Age of Conan (26GB)
They tried to make Age of Conan the killer of World of Warcraft, with HD textures and large locations. It is HD textures and weight that help the game take 6th place in our top.

5th place

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition (30GB)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed has no real reason to be at the top of our list, other than, of course, weight. The game does not shine with graphics, and given that this is a port from PS3, why it weighs so much, I can not say.

4th place

3rd place

World of Warcraft (33 GB)
World of Warcraft is a game that has conquered millions of people. Sorry if I offend her fans, I don’t understand her features and why she draws you in so much. WoW takes third place in our top.

2nd place

The computer does not pull modern games? Or did you miss the classic projects that turned the gaming industry upside down? We have selected the best for you. games for weak pc that are not demanding system requirements computer, but at the same time have a rich virtual world, addictive gameplay and exciting storyline.

With these games began the "golden era" gaming industry. Many of them are the best in the genre. Often you can see loud announcements of the continuation of such series as "GTA", "Diablo", " The Sims”, “Call of Duty” and others. But where do the “roots” of franchises come from? After all, it was the first parts that brought fame and profit to large gaming companies. For convenience, the best games for weak PCs are presented in the form of a list. They will definitely appeal to both veteran gamers and beginners.

The list of games includes a variety of strategies, spectacular racing, dynamic shooters, RPGs, simulations, hurricane action and much more. What are the advantages of old games over new ones? They are not demanding on PC hardware, and often turn out to be more interesting and exciting. Don't believe? Play one of the games below and see for yourself.

We have compiled for you a selection of the TOP 100, which includes best games for low pc, which can be downloaded through the torrent tracker, official website, Steam or Origin.

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TOP 100 games for weak PC

half-life

Release date: 1998

Genre: First person shooter

Half-Life is a sci-fi shooter about the adventures of Gordon Freeman. The first game, the plot of which develops inside the game space, without the use of video cutscenes. The advantages include: thoughtful plot, varied gameplay and memorable characters.

System requirements

Processor: 0.5 GHz
Video card: 16 MB

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Release date: 2004

Genre: Action, Adventure, Open World

GTA: San Andreas tells about criminal gangs that trade in criminal cases. Complete freedom of action is provided - by controlling the character, you can walk around the city, steal cars, complete tasks, arrange a shootout with the police and get involved in the chase of the century.

System requirements

Processor: Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon (1.00 GHz)
RAM: 1 GB
Video Card: 64 MB (GeForce 3 or better)
Free place: 4 GB

Team Fortress 2

Release date: 2007

Genre:

Team Fortress 2 is a multiplayer shooter from Valve. Attract "cartoon" graphics and varied gameplay. Players are divided into teams and perform tasks - the destruction of all rivals, the capture of the flag, and others. Impressive humor system game items and replay value.

System requirements

/Vista/Xp (32 or 64 bit)
Processor: 1.7 GHz
RAM: 512 MB
Free space: 15 GB

Overlord

Release date: 2007

Genre: RPG, Adventure, Action, RTS

Feel like a master of evil in Overlord! Some evil creatures revived their master, whose role goes to the player. Destroy earthly villages, develop own kingdom, order small creatures to create havoc and make decisions that affect the gameplay.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 (2.4 GHz) or AMD Athlon XP 2400+ (2.0 GHz)
RAM: 512 MB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5900 or AMD Radeon 9500 128 (with 128 MB memory)
Free space: 4.5 GB

Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)

Release date: 2005

Genre: Arcade car racing

Need For Speed: Most Wanted is a cult race, one of the best in the NFS series. In Need for Speed, you can freely move around the fictional town of Rockport, upgrade your car, and move up the Black List of racers by winning competitions.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 2000/XP
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 (1.4 GHz)
RAM: 256 MB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 2 or AMD Radeon 7500
Free space: 3 GB

The Settlers 1-6

Release date: 1993 - 2007

Genre: Real time strategy

Real Time Strategy Series The Settlers tells about the confrontation between different races. The main goal of the tasks is to build settlements, develop the economy and create military units to capture enemy territory. The economic system is well implemented, and also attracts colorful graphics.

System requirements (6 parts)

Processor: Intel Pentium 4 (2 GHz)
RAM: 512 MB (for Windows Vista 1 GB)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 4 TI 4200 or ATI Radeon 9500 (with 128 MB memory)
Free space: 3.2 GB

Heroes of Might and Magic 3

Release date: 1999

Genre: RPG, Step-by-step strategy

Heroes of Might and Magic 3 is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. Players choose a hero (there are several factions) and move around the map, capturing objects (mines, buildings). The combat system is turn-based. You need to think over tactics, arrange warriors and apply various abilities.

System requirements

Processor: 0.2 GHz
RAM: 32 MB
Video card: 2 MB
Free space: 200 MB

Red Faction: Guerrilla

Release date: 2009

Genre: Third person shooter

Red Faction: Guerrilla is a shooter sequel to Red Faction. The action takes place on Mars. The single player game is a large set of missions. main feature- detailed destruction (which many games of 2017 cannot boast of) and realistic interaction with surrounding objects.

System requirements

/7/8
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2 (2.0 GHz)
RAM: 1 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or ATI Radeon X1300
Free space: 15 GB

Max Payne

Release date: 2001

Genre: Third person shooter

Max Payne is a third person shooter. Main character- Max Payne - trying to find the people who killed his family. Hot and spectacular firefights await you, but with one feature - the hero is able to slow down time while jumping.

System requirements

/2000/ME
Processor: Intel or AMD 0.45 GHz
RAM: 96 MB
Video card: 16 MB
Free space: 600 MB

Gothic 1, 2, 3

Release date: 2001 – 2006

Genre: Action, RPG

Piranha Bytes continues to release games in 2017, but fans will look at them and say - "They will not go further than Gothic." And they will be right. Gothic is an outstanding RPG series. Create a hero, join different factions, fight monsters and upgrade your abilities.

System requirements

Processor: Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz
RAM: 1 GB (for Windows 7 and Vista 1.5 GB)
Video Card: NVIDIA 7900 or ATI X1900 (with 256 MB memory)
Free space: 4 GB

Doom 3

Release date: 2004

Genre: First person shooter

A sci-fi shooter that had a major influence on the genre. In DOOM 3, you enter a spaceship that has been taken over by monsters. Classic shooter, but with beautiful graphics, achieved thanks to the if Tech 4 engine. Even today the game looks impressive, and in 2004 it caused another buzz in the gaming community.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 2000/XP SP2/Vista SP2/7/8.1/10
1500+ (1.6GHz)
RAM: 384 MB
Video Card: NDIDIA GeForce 4 MX 440 or ATI Radeon 9600 SE
Free space: 2.2 GB

bioshock

Release date: 2007

Genre: FPS, Action

The underwater city of Rapture, in which people with superpowers create chaos, is where BioShock players have to go. Use a powerful drill, magical abilities, weapons and go through dozens of different levels connected by an unusual storyline.

System requirements

Processor: Intel Pentium 4 530 (3.0 GHz) or AMD Athlon 64 3800+ (2.4 GHz)
RAM: 2 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA 7800GY or ATI Radeon X1900 (with 256 MB memory)
Free space: 8 GB

Dragon Age: Origins

Release date: 2009

Genre: RPG

You - Gray Warden. For several centuries, your order protected the world from the invasion of the Darkspawn, until the time of a new Blight came. One of best RPGs games that skillfully combines strategic elements. Companion system, gameplay-affecting decisions, varied missions, and impressive gameplay are not the only virtues Dragon games Age: Origins.

System requirements

Processor: Intel Core 2 (1.4 GHz) or AMD X2 (1.8 GHz)
RAM: 1 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT or ATI Radeon X850 (128 MB)
Free space: 20 GB

Diablo 2

Release date: 2000

Genre: Action, RPG

Diablo 2 is an iconic isometric RPG. Choose a class (necromancer, druid, assassin and others) and go to fight monsters. Pump up abilities, hire companions, fight strong bosses, apply skills, buy new weapons - a classic in all its glory.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows Vista/XP
Processor: Pentium 233
RAM: 1 GB
Video Card: DirectX Compatible
Free space: 2 GB

The Sims 2

Release date: 2004

Genre: life simulator

The Sims 2 Simulator real life. You can create a character (or a whole family) and just live - cook food, develop skills, go to work, look for a couple, start a family. A variety of game situations. Simple at first glance, the game can drag on for several days.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows Vista/XP/ME/98/2000
Processor: 2.00 GHz
RAM: 256
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 2 or ATI Radeon 7000
Free space: 3.5 GB

starcraft

Release date: 1998

Genre: Real time strategy

StarCraft is a real time strategy game. You have to choose a faction and build a base on the map. Get resources, fight opponents and develop technologies. Sounds trite? All game mechanics perfectly designed, thanks to which StarCraft has become an esports discipline.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows Vista/XP
Processor: Intel Pentium
RAM: 16 MB
Video card: 16 MB
Free space: 1.2 GB

Serious Sam 3

Release date: 2011

Genre: First person shooter

Cool Sam, armed with big guns, goes to hunt monsters. A simple 3D first-person shooter Serious Sam really addictive thanks to the absurd humor, storytelling style and variety of enemies. Oh yeah, and the game will get on your nerves, because it is quite difficult.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP SP 2 or SP 3 (32 bit)
Processor: Intel or AMD (two cores, 2.0 GHz)
RAM: 1 GB
Video card: nVidia GeForce 7800 / ATI Radeon X1900 with 256 Mb of memory
Free space: 4 GB

Counter Strike 1.6

Release date: 2000

Genre: Multiplayer First Person Shooter

Even though at present Counter strike 1.6 is losing popularity in the background Global Offensive, it remains a cult team shooter. The essence of the game is the confrontation between special forces and terrorists. To this day, CS 1.6 is a full-fledged esports discipline.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/7
Processor: 1.7 GHz
RAM: 512 MB
Free space: 400 MB

Call of Duty: World at War

Release date: 2008

Genre: First person shooter

Second World War did not bypass Call series of duty. World at War is one of the quality games in the series. No censorship - brutal battles, many severed limbs and other horrors of war await you. There is also a "Zombie" mode, in which players confront the revived Nazis.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD 64 3200+
RAM: 512 MB (1 GB for Vista)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 6600GT or ATI Radeon 1600XT
Free space: 8 GB

Mafia

Release date: 2002

Genre: Third-person shooter with elements of a car simulator

Mafia is a game franchise that tells about the life of the mafia in the style of GTA. The action of the first part takes place in the 1930-1960s, and the main character is a member of a mafia gang. Hot shootouts, unexpected plot twists and the details of a criminal life - all this awaits you in Mafia.

System requirements

Processor: Intel Pentium 3
RAM: 1 GB
Video card: 32 MB
Free space: 1.8 GB

Age of Empires

Release date: 1997

Genre: Real time strategy

A strategy that was released in 1997 and became the beginning of a cult series. While the 2017 re-release of the first part is being developed, you can try out the “classic” and join one of the 12 nations. Develop, visit several centuries and create a huge civilization.

System requirements

Processor: Intel Pentium 100/165
RAM: 16/32 MB

Sid Meier's Civilization V

Release date: 2010

Genre: Step-by-step strategy

A game in which users begin the development of civilization from the Stone Age to the near future. Choose a nation, move around the hexagonal map, think over tactics and develop your cities. Many rivals will try to stop you - outwit them and become the ruler of the World.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/ 7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.8 GHz) or AMD Athlon X2 64 (2.0 GHz)
RAM: 2 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7900 or ATI HD2600 XT
Free space: 8 GB

Far Cry

Release date: 2004

Genre: FPS, Action, Adventure

First Far Cry different from what we saw in the third and subsequent parts. It tells about a mercenary who arrived on the island with a secret mission. He will have to face bandits and laboratory monsters, as well as unravel the "mystery" of the island. Great shooter for weak PCs.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 2000/XP (only)
Processor: Pentium 3 or AMD Athlon (1 GHz)
RAM: 1 GB
Video card: 64 MB
Free space: 4 GB

Battlefield 2

Release date: 2005

Genre: Tactical shooter with RPG and strategy elements

Battlefield 2 - online shooter with RPG and strategy elements. There is a single player mode, but the emphasis is on multiplayer. Players are invited to participate in hot skirmishes on various maps.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP (32 bit)
Processor: Pentium 4
RAM: 512 MB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 or ATI Radeon 8500
Free space: 2.3 GB

Garry's Mod

Release date: 2004

Genre: Sandbox

Garry's Mod is a sandbox game from Valve based on the Source engine. In the player's hands is a gravity gun. In a special menu, you can select different objects, connect them and do whatever you want. Experiment with physics, create mini movies or just have fun with your friends.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: 2.0 GHz
RAM: 4 GB
Video card: 512 MB
Free space: 5 GB

Resident Evil 4

Release date: 2005

Genre: Third-person shooter, Survival horror

One of best parts"Resident Evil", horror, shooter. Playing as Leon, the player will visit a creepy village whose inhabitants have mutated into monsters. The task is to save Ashley Graham. You have to confront vile and big bosses, save ammo (there are very few of them) and carefully look for first-aid kits.

System requirements

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.4 GHz) or AMD Athlon X2 (2.8 GHz)
RAM: 2 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS or ATI Radeon HD 4850
Free space: 15 GB

Assassin's Creed

Release date: 2007

Genre: Action, Adventure

Events unfold in different eras. Desmond Miles is a descendant of the Assassins, a clan of assassins who hide the ancient artifact "Piece of Eden". The hero, with the help of the Animus, plunges into the past. Players will visit ancient cities, fight the Templars and prevent the end of the world.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.8 GHz) or AMD Athlon X2 64 (2.4 GHz)
RAM: 2 GB (for 7 and Vista 2 GB)
Video card: 256, DirectX 9.0 support
Free space: 8 GB

Need for Speed: Underground 1, 2

Release date: 2003-2004

Genre: Arcade car racing

Need for Speed: Underground is a racing game. The user will take part in the race and earn fame and money. Impressive is the ability to tune the car, which players devote most of their time to. Upgrade your car, win races and become the best racer!

System requirements (for part 2)

Operating system: Windows XP
Processor: Pentium 3 0.933 GHz
RAM: 256 MB
Video card: 32 MB
Free space: 2 GB

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time

Release date: 2003

Genre: Action, Adventure

The famous action game Prince of Persia: Sands of Time will offer players to complete various levels, fighting opponents and using acrobatic elements (jumping, wall running). You will have a unique weapon - the Dagger of Time, which gives you the ability to control time (for example, rewind).

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Processor: 0.8 GHz
RAM: 256 MB
Video card: 64 MB
Free space: 1.5 GB

Quake 3 Arena

Release date: 1999

Genre: Classic first person shooter

Quake 3 Arena is a classic shooter. You have to fight various enemies ("gladiators") in the arena and meet the champion - Ziro. In multiplayer, together with other players, you will arrange heated battles. Huge arsenal of weapons and fast fights are waiting for you.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 95/98
Processor: Pentium 0.233 GHz
RAM: 64 MB
Video card: 8 MB
Free space: 60 MB

Minecraft

Release date: 2011

Genre: Sandbox

A cubic sandbox that has attracted several million players. Yes, the graphics are pixelated, but this Minecraft does not seem worse. You have to extract resources, build various buildings, create items, explore caves and interact with other players.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64
RAM: 2 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 or AMD Radeon HD 2400
Free space: 1 GB

Portal 2

Release date: 2011

Genre: First person puzzle

Continuation of a unique puzzle. In Portal 2, playing as a girl, the player has to visit several rooms and find a way out. In the hands - a portal gun, capable of creating two portals in arbitrary places. You can use them by moving the hero or items. But can you solve all the puzzles?

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 7/Vista/XP
Processor: Pentium 4, Intel Dual Core or AMD 64 X2
RAM: 2 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or ATI Radeon X800 or Intel HD Graphics 2000
Free space: 8 GB

Counter Strike: Source

Release date: 2004

Genre: Team online first-person shooter

Counter Strike: Source is the same CS, but with improved graphics and a wide variety of maps. The essence does not change - two teams, terrorists and special forces, perform different tasks and prevent the victory of the other. Thanks to visual innovations, the game is still relevant today.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/7
Processor: 1.7 GHz
RAM: 512 MB
Video card: DirectX 8.1 compatible

Need for Speed: Carbon

Release date: 2006

Genre: Arcade car racing

Need for Speed: Carbon takes place in the city of Palmont. Introduced freedom of movement - you can ride the streets at night and perform secondary tasks. The plot is about a guy who decides to put together a racing team and deal with a money theft incident.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP SP2/2000 SP4
Processor: Pentium 4
RAM: 1 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 4 Ti or ATI Radeon 8500+
Free space: 6 GB

Disciples 2

Release date: 2002

Genre: Turn-based strategy with RPG elements

Disciples 2 is a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements. The action takes place in a fictional world. The player will have to choose a race, a lord and create his own kingdom. Hire units, think over tactics and take the lead on the global map.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 95/98/2000/XP
Processor: Pentium 2 0.233 GHz
RAM: 32 MB
Video card: 8 MB
Free space: 1.2 GB

Hitman: Blood Money

Release date: 2006

Genre: stealth action

The master assassin known as Agent 47 returns to take on more orders. Tasks take place in large-scale locations. Many ways to pass - you can open fire, steal a guard's suit or make your way through secret passages without committing a single kill (except for the main goal).

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 2000/XP
Processor: Pentium 4 or Athlon XP
RAM: 512 MB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 (with 128 MB memory)
Free space: 5 GB

Deus Ex

Release date: 2000

Genre: FPS, Stealth Action, RPG

Stealth, shooter, cyberpunk RPG. The plot tells a dystopian story. After creating a character and distributing experience points, the player performs various tasks (several ways of passing). The game has many references to conspiracy theories, experiments with alien technology and other things that take place in reality.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 95/98
Processor: Pentium 2 0.3 GHz
RAM: 64 MB
Video card: 4 MB
Free space: 150 MB

UFO: Aftermath

Release date: 2003

Genre: Tactical RPG, Grand Strategy

Tactical RPG, strategy UFO: Aftermath tells about the struggle of an elite detachment of troops with aliens. You have to manage the base system, capture enemy buildings, hire units and buy equipment. Send warriors on missions, think over tactics and learn new technologies.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP
RAM: 128 MB
Video card: Nvidia GeForce 2
Free space: 1 GB

Empire: Total War

Release date: 2009

Genre: Turn-based strategy with elements of military tactics

Empire: Total War is a global turn-based strategy game set in the period of imperialism. Choose a country and develop the state, capturing new cities, improving trade relations. In this game, players, for the first time in the series, take part in naval battles in person.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP 2600+
RAM: 1 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or AMD Radeon X1600
Free space: 15 GB

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

Release date: 2000

Genre: Real time strategy

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 has improved multiplayer and graphics, as well as a redesigned interface. The essence of the game has not changed - two opposing sides (the Alliance and the Soviet Union) are fighting for dominance on the map. In combat, you can use armored vehicles, infantry. In the second part, you can place units in the building.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 95/98/2000/NT
Processor: Pentium 2 0.3 GHz
RAM: 64 MB
Video card: 2 MB
Free space: 350 MB

Warcraft III

Release date: 2002

Genre: Real time strategy

Warcraft III is a real time strategy game. Humans, Dwarves, Orcs and other factions clashed for power. You have to hire heroes, extract resources, build buildings, study technologies and complete story missions. There is also multiplayer for up to 8 players.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Processor: Pentium 2 0.4 GHz
RAM: 128 MB
Video card: DirectX 8.1 compatible
Free space: 700 MB

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

Release date: 2007

Genre:

The events of the game "Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl" unfold on the territory of a famous nuclear power plant, where an explosion occurred. Subsequently, a "Zone" was created, within which various Anomalies appear. The player will have to explore the area, fight monsters and look for artifacts.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP SP2/ Windows 2000 SP4
RAM: 512 MB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 5700 or ATI Radeon 9600
Free space: 10 GB

Left 4 Dead 1, 2

Release date: 2008-2009

Genre: First-person shooter, Survival horror

The Left 4 Dead series tells the story of four heroes who find themselves in a city full of the walking dead. Armed, they begin to "cut through" the path to salvation. Implemented several scenarios. You can play alone or with friends. Crowds of the dead and bosses and many bloody scenes await you.

System requirements (2 parts)

Operating system: Windows 7/Vista/XP (32 or 64 bit)
Processor: Pentium 4 3.0 GHz
RAM: 2 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or ATI X800
Free space: 13 GB

Fallout 3

Release date: 2008

Genre: Action, RPG

Post-apocalyptic action RPG Fallout 3 will send you to the Wasteland. People, fearing the radiation that was formed as a result of the war, hid in shelters underground. But the main character is forced to go outside and go to explore a world full of danger.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: Pentium 4 2 GHz
RAM: 2 GB
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 6800
Free space: 6 GB

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Release date: 2005

Genre: Adventure, Arcade

The game "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" is significantly different from its predecessors: a role-playing component has appeared, the magic system has been redesigned and the principle of passing has been changed. Players are invited to plunge into the world of wizards and play as Harry, Ron or Hermione. Two player mode available.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 2000/XP
Processor: Pentium 4 1.3 GHz
RAM: 512 MB
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 2
Free space: 3 GB

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Release date: 2008

Genre: Action, Hack and Slash

Action, role-playing game, which is set in the Star Wars universe. Considered one of the best games in the franchise. The plot revolves around Darth Vader's secret apprentice, Starkiller. Feel the power, control your lightsaber and unlock new abilities.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2
RAM: 2 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or AMD Radeon HD 2900
Free space: 25 GB

Lord Of The Rings: Conques

Release date: 2009

Genre: Action, Adventure

AT Game Lord Of The Rings: Conques you will go to the world of Middle-earth and will be able to play for the character of the army of Rohan, Mordor, Gondor or Isengard. There is a single player campaign, and the game itself is a third-person action game. Experience the brightest moments together with the heroes of the famous saga!

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP SP2/Vista
Processor: Intec Core 2 Duo
RAM: 1 GB
Video card: 256 MB
Free space: 6.5 GB

Painkiller: Baptized in Blood

Release date: 2004

Genre: First person shooter

The protagonist, having died on Earth, discovers that his soul is stuck in Purgatory. To get to his family in heaven, he has to destroy the 4 generals of Lucifer. Dynamic skirmishes, an arsenal of various weapons and armies of Hell's minions are waiting for you in "hellish" locations.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP
RAM: 384 MB
Video card: 64 MB
Free space: 1.2 GB

Divinity 2: Ego Draconis

Release date: 2009

Genre: RPG

Divinity 2: Ego Draconis is a role-playing game, the main feature of which is the ability of the main character to turn into a dragon. You have to complete tasks, discover new abilities and move along the storyline.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: Dual Core 1.8 GHz
RAM: 1 GB (2 GB for Windows Vista)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or ATI Radeon 1600
Free space: 9 GB

Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Release date: 2010

Genre: survival horror

First-person horror game Amnesia: The Dark Descent tells the story of Daniel, who wakes up in a castle. Not remembering life "before", he begins to explore the deserted corridors and discovers strange laboratories. He has to get out of this place, face monsters and learn about his past.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP 1500+
RAM: 1 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or AMD Radeon X1300
Free space: 2 GB

TRON: Evolution

Release date: 2010

Genre: Action, Adventure Third Person

The game based on the movie of the same name TRON: Evolution sends players to the arena. Use combat abilities, improve your performance and perform spectacular acrobatic stunts. The "Disk" is available as a weapon.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
RAM: 1.5 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or AMD Radeon HD 3850
Free space: 10 GB

Company of Heroes

Release date: 2006

Genre: Real time strategy

Company of Heroes is a real time strategy game. Under the command of the players there are several detachments of fighters (infantry, landing, tank unit). The main goal is to capture the resource base and destroy the opponent. Equip fighters, think over tactics and use unique combat units.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP 2
RAM: 512 MB
Video card: 128 MB
Free space: 6.5 GB

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat

Release date: 2009

Genre: FPS, RPG, Survival horror

The sequel to "Shadow of Chernobyl" S.T.A.L.K.E.R .: Call of Pripyat will again send players to the Zone. A new location, thoughtful storyline and old characters are waiting for you. Explore the world, complete tasks and make various decisions that will affect the ending.

System requirements

Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD XP 2200+
RAM: 512 MB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX or ATI Radeon HD 4850

Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series

Release date: 2014

Genre: Adventures

episodic Game of Thrones is about the Forrester household. You will meet characters from the saga (such as Tyrion) and complete a series of missions. As with other Telltale games, the player's choices affect how the story unfolds. There are 6 episodes in total.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP SP3
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
RAM: 3 GB
Video card: 512 MB
Free space: 3 GB

Hyper Light Drifter

Release date: 2016

Genre: 2D RPG, Action

Hyper Light Drifter is a minimalistic indie game that has received high marks from critics and gamers alike. It tells about a wanderer who travels the world, collects artifacts and fights monsters. A great option for those with a weak PC.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 7
Processor: 1.2 GHz
RAM: 4 GB
Video card: 512 MB
Free space: 2 GB

Rampage Knights

Release date: 2015

Genre: Arcade, Roguelike

Another indie game that deserves attention. This is a colorful action game in which players explore dungeons. They are created randomly, and any other player can join you. Thousands of items, treasures and unusual enemies are waiting for you.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/7/8
Processor: 1 GHz
RAM: 1 GB
Video Card: Compatible with OpenGL 3.2
Free space: 150 MB

The Saboteur

Release date: 2009

Genre: Action, Adventure

The action takes place in France during the war of 1939-1945. In an effort to rid the city of German occupation, racing driver Sean Devlin takes up arms and enlists the help of allies. Destroying roadblocks, you open a certain territory on the map (becomes "colored"). Great action in the style of GTA.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP SP3/Vista SP1/7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Dual Core
RAM: 2 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX or ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
Free space: 7 GB

Space Rangers

Release date: 2002

Genre: RPG, Quest, Simulation

The game Space Rangers tells about the struggle of intelligent civilizations with a hostile-minded faction of the Klisans. Combines the genres of "RPG", "quest", "arcade", "space simulator". The player travels the galaxy, fights enemies, trades and buys equipment for the ship.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP
Processor: Intel Pentium 3
RAM: 128 MB
Video card: 16 MB
Free space: 400 MB

Lost Castle

Release date: 2016

Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG

Lost Castle is one of the outstanding "roguelikes" with cartoon graphics. Dungeons, monsters, a leveling system, a variety of weapons - what else do RPG fans need? The game is colorful and goes on weak PCs without brakes.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/7/8/10
Processor: 1.6 GHz
RAM: 2 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon HD4800
Free space: 600 MB

Don't Starve

Release date: 2013

Genre: Adventure, Indie, Simulation

A survival simulator is not new in 2017, but Don "t Starve deserves attention. The action takes place in a nightmarish world where the night is a time of horrors. You will meet unusual monsters and try to survive by extracting resources, food and maintaining your sanity by collecting flowers. Sounds unusual The game surprises not only with this.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/7/8
Processor: 1.7 GHz
RAM: 1 GB
Video card: ATI Radeon HD5450
Free space: 500 MB

Rogue Legacy

Release date: 2013

Genre: Platformer, Roguelike

Rogue Legacy is a colorful 2D RPG. One of the castles has been cursed by a knight that you need to fight. You have to die often, and choose your "descendants" with different features (for example, farsightedness). Upgrade your abilities, get gold and try to kill all the bosses.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/7
Processor: 1.6 GHz
RAM: 1 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT or ATI Radeon X1950 Pro
Free space: 400 MB

Rome: Total War

Release date: 2004

Genre: Turn-Based Strategy, RTS

An excellent game in the Total War series that tells the story of Rome. Players are invited to lead one of the countries ancient rome and grab a card. Build cities, develop the economy and decide how to capture rivals - diplomacy or brute force. Large-scale tactical battles are impressive, in which players control large squads.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Processor: 1 GHz
RAM: 256 MB
Video card: 64 MB
Free space: 2.4 GB

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

Release date: 2002

Genre: sports simulator

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 is a sports simulator in which you need to control a skateboarder. Go to the park or city streets and perform spectacular tricks. It is proposed to pass a series of tests, the essence of which is to get the maximum number of points by performing tricks.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Processor: Intel Pentium 0.8 GHz
RAM: 256 MB
Video card: 16 MB
Free space: 700 MB

Age of Mythology

Release date: 2002

Genre: Real time strategy

Age of Mythology is a real time strategy game. The story is based on Egyptian and Greek mythology. The player, being the leader of the tribe, must build settlements, hire units and lead his people through the centuries, developing technologies.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows Vista/7/8
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+
RAM: 2 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or ATI Radeon HD 3850
Free space: 3 GB

Battlefield 1942

Release date: 2002

Genre: First person shooter

Battlefield 1942 is a shooter that has single and multiplayer modes. The gameplay involves holding and capturing strongholds. The player can become a sniper, attack aircraft, grenade launcher, engineer or medic. The game won the Best Action/Arcade Award in 2002.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/ME/2000/98
Processor: Intel Pentium 3
RAM: 128 MB
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 2
Free space: 1.2 GB

World War 2 - Frontline Command

Release date: 2003

Genre: RTS, War game

Real-time strategy World War 2 - Frontline Command will allow you to control soldiers and complete various tasks. Armored vehicles are also under control. Thanks to the engine in the game, you will see realistic visual effects (such as displaying a flame) and good graphics.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 98
Processor: Intel Pentium 3
RAM: 128 MB
Video card: 16 MB

Corsairs 3

Release date: 2006

Genre: RPG

Would you like to go on a treasure hunt? Then you will like the game Corsairs 3! There are several countries to choose from (France, Spain, Holland, England). A faction of pirates is also available. Travel across the sea, develop your fleet and take part in ship battles.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP
Processor: Intel Pentium 4
RAM: 256 MB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 3 (except MX)
Free space: 4 GB

Killing floor

Release date: 2009

Genre: Action

Killing Floor is a cooperative shooter. The essence is simple - together with other players you need to destroy the army of monsters and the main boss. The game is divided into rounds, between which you can visit the store and buy new weapons.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: 1.2 GHz
RAM: 1 GB
Video card: 64 MB
Free space: 2 GB

SpellForce

Release date: 2003

Genre: RPG, RTS

SpellForce is a real time strategy game. The gameplay is focused on the development of the hero and the army. After choosing a character, you will go to fight against hostile factions, getting new units, resources and gold. An excellent solution for strategists with a weak PC.

System requirements

RAM: 256 MB
Video card: 64 MB
Free space: 2 GB

Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy

Release date: 2005

Genre: Adventure, Interactive movies

Interactive cinema, adventure Fahrenheit game/ Indigo Prophecy will not leave you indifferent. The main character - Lucas Kane - killed a man without controlling his body. What happened? And what dangers will he face? Play "cinema" and make decisions! One of the best adventure games for weak PCs.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP SP2
Processor: Intel Pentium 3 or AMD Athlon 0.8 GHz
RAM: 256 MB
Video card: 32 MB
Free space: 4 GB

War and Peace

Release date: 2013

Genre: Strategy

War and Peace is a strategy that sends players to the world of the Middle Ages. You are expected to build your own city, forays into enemy territory and large-scale battles. By completing a variety of missions, you will turn from the defender of a small settlement to the owner of the Kingdom.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows Vista/XP/7/8
Processor: Intel or AMD (Single Core)
RAM: 512 MB
Video card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Free space: 500 MB

Hidden & Dangerous 2

Release date: 2003

Genre: tactical shooter

Hidden & Dangerous 2 is a tactical shooter dedicated to the events of World War II. The player will have to manage a group of 4 soldiers and perform a series of combat operations. The large size of the locations is impressive. The emphasis is on realistic gameplay and the atmosphere of war.

System requirements

Processor: Intel Pentium 3 (1 GHz)
RAM: 128 MB
Video card: 32 MB
Free space: 2.4 GB

Lost Planet

Release date: 2007

Genre: Third person shooter

Lost Planet is a third-person shooter that sends players into the future. You can travel on mechanized devices and fight giant bosses. Events unfold on a snow-covered planet. Have you played Gears of War? Or do you like dynamic shooters? Then you will like Lost Planet.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 3500+
RAM: 1 GB
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 6600
Free space: 8 GB

X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse

Release date: 2005

Genre: RPG

Defeat the Apocalypse with the mutants in X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse! It is an action RPG. Gather a team of 4 characters (you can play with friends) and go explore spacious locations, fight enemies and upgrade your abilities. An excellent cooperative game for weak PCs.

System requirements

Processor: 1.2 GHz
RAM: 256 MB
Video card: 64 MB
Free space: 2.5 GB

The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay

Release date: 2004

Genre: FPS, Stealth Action

Fantastic shooter, which takes place in the movie universe of the same name. The game is a prequel to the movie Pitch Black. Riddick ends up in a maximum security prison. The task is to carry out an escape plan. You have to explore the premises, look for weapons and negotiate with cellmates.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP SP1
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP
RAM: 256 MB
Video card: 64 MB
Free space: 3.7 GB

Duke Nukem Forever

Release date: 2011

Genre: Shooter

The release of this game has been waiting for 14 years. Duke Nukem Forever is a 3D shooter with great humor. New adventures of Duke Nyukem are waiting for you. At the beginning, the player finds himself in the men's room, and after 5 minutes he is fighting with an alien emperor. The sea of "thrash", a rich arsenal and unusual game situations are waiting for you!

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/7/Vista
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2
RAM: 1 GB
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GS
Free space: 10 GB

Darksiders: Wrath of War

Release date: 2010

Genre: slasher

A slasher about the Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The main character of the first part is War. He went to Earth, which became a battlefield for demons and angels. The hero will have to stop the apocalypse, fight monsters and explore the world. Great slasher for weak PCs.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 530 or AMD Athlon 64 3800+
RAM: 1 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon X1900
Free space: 12 GB

Titan Quest 2006

Release date: 2006

Genre: Action, RPG, Slasher

Titan Quest is an action RPG based on the myths of Egypt, Ancient Greece and the East. You have to control one of the gods and go in search of adventures that will lead you to Olympus. Fight mythological bosses, upgrade your abilities and find the best weapons.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/2000
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP 1.8 GHz
RAM: 1 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 3 or ATI Radeon 8500

Release date:

Genre: Puzzle, Quest

Valiant Hearts: The Great War is a quest, puzzle game that tells about ordinary people during the First World War. Playing as different characters, you complete missions and watch how war changes the world. Excellent art, excellent plot, unique gameplay - and all this will go on weak PCs.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7 SP1
RAM: 2 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD 2900 XT
Free space: 2 GB

Hotline Miami 1, 2

Release date: 2012-2015

Genre: Shooter

Hotline Miami is a series of indie computer games. Among the features are: top view, extreme cruelty, an unusual plot, an attractive soundtrack and stealth elements. The style of the game is reminiscent of old pixel projects. And it is also very difficult - you have to die more than a dozen times (at the 1st level).

System requirements (part 2)

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/7
Processor: 1.2 GHz
RAM: 1 GB
Video card: 32 MB
Free space: 600 MB

Gun 2005

Release date: 2005

Genre: Action, Adventure

Gun is a western first-person shooter. According to the plot, the main character loses his "father" and decides to find out about his origin, while simultaneously destroying local bandits. High-quality atmosphere of the Wild West, a variety of weapons, cruelty - not all the advantages of Gun 2005, an excellent shooter for weak PCs.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 2000/XP
Processor: Intel Pentium 3 or AMD Athlon XP 1800+
RAM: 256 MB
Video card: 32 MB
Free space: 8 GB

Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

Release date: 2005

Genre: stealth action

One of the standout parts about the skilled mercenary, Chaos Theory is about the information war with America. Sam Fisher's task is to protect the perfect weapon "Masse Codes" from the wrong hands and save the world. You have to go through the levels ("noisy" or quietly), replenish the arsenal of weapons and use various "spy" devices.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 2000/XP
Processor: Intel Pentium 4
RAM: 256 MB
Video card: 64 MB
Free space: 4 GB

crysis

Release date: 2007

Genre: First person shooter

Shooter Crysis will send players to the future, when alien creatures appeared on Earth. Controlling a special squad fighter, you must eliminate the danger in the form of monsters and soldiers. The hero uses futuristic weapons and a nanosuit that gives him superpowers.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: 2.8 GHz (for Vista with 3.2 GHz)
RAM: 1 GB (1.5 GB for Vista)
Video card: 256 MB
Free space: 12 GB

Scrapland

Release date: 2004

Genre: Action, Adventure

Scrapland is a fantastic action movie. The main character is a robot from outer space. He has to investigate the mysterious murder and theft of the Great Base on the planet Chimera. Explore locations, fight enemies and find out how the intergalactic detective story will end!

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Processor: Intel Pentium 3 (0.8 GHz)
RAM: 256 MB
Video card: 64 MB
Free space: 1.5 GB

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within

Release date: 2004

Genre: Action, Adventure, Platformer, Hack and Slash

The Prince of Persia, wishing to learn the secret of the Dagger of Time, travels to a distant island where the Empress of Time lives. On the way, he is attacked by sand demons, from which new adventures begin. Players are waiting for spectacular elements of acrobatics, cruelty, various locations and addictive gameplay.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 2000/XP
Processor: Intel Pentium 3 or AMD Athlon
RAM: 256 MB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 3 or ATI Radeon 7500 or Intel 915G

Release date:

Genre: First person shooter

Future. A certain Arnold Weiss has always dreamed of going on a space journey, and thanks to a friend he manages to do it. You will go to a station inhabited by various enemies. Use firearms, do not forget about shelters and try to survive.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 2000/Vista/XP
Processor: 2.0 GHz
RAM: 512 MB
Video card: 128 MB
Free space: 3 GB

Penumbra 1: Origins of Evil

Release date: 2007

Genre: survival horror

Penumbra 1: Origins of Evil is a first-person horror game. The main character - Philip - receives a letter from his father, who was considered dead. The search leads to Greenland, to an abandoned mine. The exit is filled with stones, and the hero has to go down into the darkness and find his father. Will you be able to survive?

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/7
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 2000+
RAM: 1 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or Radeon X1300
Free space: 2.2 GB

Damnation

Release date: 2009

Genre: Third person shooter

Damnation is a third-person action game. The player will visit a city in which chaos reigns due to a civil war. The government decided to extinguish the conflict by shedding the blood of the innocent. The protagonist is a trained fighter who decided to resist the mercenaries. Solve puzzles, explore levels and fight hordes of enemies!

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon
RAM: 1 GB

Release date:

Genre: Puzzle

World of Goo is a colorful puzzle game divided into dozens of levels. Your task is to connect Goo balls and create different shapes. Locations have different purposes. You have to build various constructions, save "allies", open bonus levels and reason logically to solve problems.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP
Processor: Intel Pentium 3 or AMD Athlon 1 GHz
RAM: 512 MB
Video card: 64 MB
Free space: 100 MB

Rogue Trooper

Release date: 2006

Genre: Third person shooter

Rogue Trooper is a fantastic action game. The player controls an infantryman and performs various tasks. At your disposal - futuristic equipment ( jetpack, biochips) and weapons. The well-developed locations, unique storyline and cover system are impressive.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 2000/XP
Processor: Intel Pentium 4
RAM: 256 MB
Video card: 64 MB
Free space: 3 GB

Flat Out 2

Release date: 2006

Genre: Arcade car simulator

FlatOut is an exciting race. The main feature is detailed destructibility. You can push your opponent off the track and watch his car turn into a tin can. But watch the road - otherwise it will not seem enough. There are various creative challenges (eg dart machine).

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 2000 SP4
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP 2000+
RAM: 256 MB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5000 or ATI Radeon 9600
Free space: 4 GB

True Crime New York City

Release date: 2005

Genre: Action

Action True Crime New York City will allow you to become a policeman and restore order on the streets of New York. Great game in the style of GTA. You have to catch criminals, complete story missions, buy a car and move up the "career ladder".

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 98/2000/ME/XP
Processor: 1 GHz
RAM: 256 MB
Video card: 64 MB
Free space: 1 GB

The Elder Scrolls III & IV

Release date: 2002 - 2006

Genre: Action, RPG

Oblivion and Morrowind are two iconic RPGs that have changed the genre. The Elder Scrolls series opens up a spacious fantasy world. Move freely through locations, explore dungeons, improve your abilities, look for new weapons and destroy monsters.

System requirements (4 part)

Operating system: Windows XP/2000/XP (64 bit)
Processor: Intel Pentium 4
RAM: 512 MB
Video card: 128 MB
Free space: 4.6 GB

Bully

Release date: 2006

Genre: Adventure, Third Person Action

Bully is a school bully simulator, a third-person shooter. The game is similar to GTA, but the action takes place within the school. Implemented open world and many "unusual" tasks. Join local groups, use "weapons" (slingshots, firecrackers) and become the most influential hooligan.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 3000+
RAM: 1 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or NVIDIA GeForce 7300 or ATI Radeon X1300

Release date:

Genre: Action, RPG, FPS

A shooter with RPG elements in an unusual Borderlands art will send you to Pandora. Choose a class and complete tasks to get rich. Memorable characters, a lot of black humor and a wide variety of quests await you. The game world is open.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: 2.4 GHz
RAM: 1 GB (2 GB for Vista)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9 or ATI Radeon R8xx series
Free space: 8 GB

The Simpsons: Hit & Run

Release date: 2003

Genre: Action, Adventure with car simulator elements

A GTA-style game dedicated to the animated series The Simpsons. Controlling Homer, the player completes tasks and investigates the strange events taking place in Springfield. An open world and varied gameplay awaits you. The project received an award Best game» in 2004.

System requirements

Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent AMD 0.7 GHz
RAM: 192 MB
Video card: 32 MB
Free space: 1.5 GB

These are the top 10 most difficult games on PC for those who are not afraid of hardcore and are willing to challenge the smartest artificial intelligence monsters.

Get ready to die over and over again, waste nerve cells and smash the keyboard on the floor in a rage. You will hate these games, but you will definitely come back to them again.

The list includes only projects of recent years with cooperative and online passage.

1. Dark Souls 3 - legendary dark fantasy

"" - the third part of the famous series of action role-playing games pleases with a significantly improved gloomy picture and not at all reduced the complexity of the passage.

Video: trailer for the game Dark Souls 3

Game features
1	dynamic combat system - magic and weapons, a lot of jumps, dodges and rolls.
2	Armies of enemies - in every part of this big beautiful world there are opponents.
3	Variety of bosses- Humble yourself, it will take at least 10 attempts to kill each one.
4	Cool atmosphere- a huge bewitching dark world and great sound.
5	Co-op- use special items for co-op and PvP.

Game for people nerves of steel, instant reaction and well-developed intuition. In 2016, it received the title of "RPG of the Year" and a dozen other awards, and this is not at all surprising.

2. Rust is one of the most famous survival games

Rust is a game for those who are too confident in their survival skills. They are of little use here, initial stage both newcomers and veterans of the genre die equally often.

Video: trailer for the game Rust

At first, there were zombies in the game, but later it was decided to abandon them. No wonder, real opponents are much more dangerous!

3. Nether - a shooter with a Stalker atmosphere

"Nether" is another version of the post-apocalyptic future, but this time everything is as it should be, with dozens of different kinds of mutants.

Video: trailer for the game Nether

Unfortunately, now the game is not as popular as it used to be, but it is still interesting to look at it. Moreover, it is completely in Russian and without internal monetization.

4. Spelunky - indie platformer with roguelike elements

"Spelunky" is a great hardcore roguelike about an unnamed archaeologist going in search of treasure in a 2D cave.

Video: game trailer

And don't be put off by the fact that Steam has the achievement "complete in 10 minutes". It is quite possible to do this, but first you will have to spend several tens of hours on unsuccessful attempts.

5. Hotline Miami - meaty action in acid tones

"Hotline Miami" is something like the very first "GTA" with a top view of the pixel metropolis. Only much more insane.

Video: trailer for the game Hotline Miami

When the game is completed, pay attention to the continuation, it is no less meaty, interesting and driving.

6. Legend of Grimrock - Prisoners in an isolated dungeon

"Legend of Grimrock" is a classic "old school" RPG with a group of prisoners wandering through a twisted, dangerous dungeon.

Video: trailer for the game Legend of Grimrock

The game looks lamp and cozy, and the numerous turns of the corridors do not have time to get bored because of the huge number of monsters and mysteries. She also has a sequel.

7. Bit Blaster XL - retro arcade shooter

"Bit Blaster XL" is a game created by one person in 75 hours and sold over 300,000 copies in the first months. This is a space shooter with very simple graphics.

Video: trailer for the game Bit Blaster XL

Funny, primitive and very addictive. This is nostalgia for slot machines from childhood with a symbolic value, a pleasant sound and a difficult passage.

8. Celeste is a pixel platform game with a great storyline

Celeste is another 2D pixel adventure that, on closer inspection, goes much deeper than it first appears.

Video: trailer for the game Celeste

Moderately difficult, accessible for beginners and veterans of the genre, with excellent art, touching sound and charismatic characters. And in Russian.

9. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove - 2-player 8-bit style platformer

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove isn't just another pixel platformer pretending to be a game from the 90s. This is a great adventure, thought out to the smallest detail.

Video: trailer for the game Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

10. SpaceChem - a puzzle about a programmer

"SpaceChem" - really challenging puzzle, designed for a narrow audience of hardcore techies. The player takes on the role of an engineer reactor compartment space ship.

Video: trailer for the game SpaceChem

And this is not an exaggeration, just look at the number of hours played by people who write positive reviews of the game. The picture here is simple, but primitive, the sound is not bad, and the gameplay is original and infuriating.

This is a list of the hardest PC games in our opinion. We selected projects in a variety of genres, but, of course, we could not include absolutely everything in the selection. To find others Interesting games, we recommend that you view the rest of the tops on the site.