What are the best new PC games in 2025? Whether you’re simply looking for something to the time or have a pile of virtual money burning a hole in your virtual wallet, you may want to try out the latest PC games because they’re, well, new and shiny.
As much as we love firing up our favorite classic again, there are loads of new PC games that deserve some attention, too. To keep you in the know, we’ve got the definitive list of the strategy games. Whatever you’re into, stay up to date with all the latest and greatest releases right here on PCGamesN.
The best new PC games in 2025 are:
- Blue Prince
- Promise Mascot Agency
- Atomfall
- Assassin's Creed Shadows
- Split Fiction
- Two Point Museum
- Monster Hunter Wilds
- Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
- Civilization 7
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Dynasty Warriors Origins
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Path of Exile 2
- Marvel Rivals
- Infinity Nikki
- Stalker 2
- Black Ops 6
- Dragon Ball Sparking Zero
- Neva
- Metaphor ReFantazio
- Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred DLC
Blue Prince
A tantalizing mix of puzzle game and roguelike, Blue Prince is this year’s indie darling, snatching the crown from the back of Balatro’s closet. Blue Prince tasks you, a young man with a very rich grandfather, to find a secret room in a large estate. If you manage to find this room, the estate is yours.
The rub here is that the estate is blank, and rooms only appear when you open the door to them. You’re given a choice from three blueprints (get it?) for each room, and must find a way around the estate. Moving around is only half the challenge, however, as there are plenty of both overt and hidden puzzles that you’ll have to solve to get a grasp on the situation.
It’s calm, it’s eerie, it’s fantastic. Give our Blue Prince review a read if you want to know more; it’s a game we would wholeheartedly recommend for those who love a challenge, but don’t want to be rushed.
Promise Mascot Agency
Promise Mascot Agency is a bizarre experience. In this RPG from the developer of Paradise Killer, you’ll a wacky and cursed world full of things you’ve probably never seen before. There are mysteries to uncover, mascots to recruit, and lots of unique activities to participate in. You’ll stumble across strange story moments, a management-sim mini-game, and much more.
In our Promise Mascot Agency review, Miri wrote: “This is one of the best games I’ve played in years, and in large part that comes down to its immaculate vibes – funky, silly, heartfelt, and warm.” If that sounds like something you’ll enjoy, be sure to check it out.
Atomfall
Sacking off traditional locales associated with nuclear disasters, Atomfall takes its inspiration from the 1957 Windscale fire, which subsequently plonks us down in merry ol’ England – the north-western region of Cumbria, more specifically. Here, we can take part in all sorts of small-town skullduggery within its quarantine zones.
Though it began life as a humble tech demo to showcase developer Rebellion’s engine, Atomfall quickly evolved into a wicked little RPG. It’s very Bethesda-esque at first glance, but dig a little deeper and you’ll be treated to an incredibly immersive jaunt through the English countryside – Nat’s glowing Atomfall review can attest to that.
If Atomfall takes your fancy, make sure you first check to see if Atomfall guides for a spin.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Ubisoft took its sweet time making an Assassin’s Creed game set in Japan, and AC Shadows certainly hasn’t disappointed most. While our own AC Shadows review wasn’t overflowing with praise, critics and fans alike have had a much more positive experience with this open-world adventure.
Whether you’re taking out targets from the shadows as the fleet-footed Naoe, or ploughing through hordes of enemies as one-man-army Yasuke, AC Shadows provides playstyle options that fans of both the original sandbox bangers and more modern behemoths can enjoy. Just make sure you bring a hefty helping of our AC Shadows guides with you to make life that little bit easier.
Split Fiction
The latest co-op adventure from Hazelight Studios, Split Fiction puts you (and a friend) in the shoes of two aspiring authors who are pulled into a world created from their novels. Our Split Fiction review talks about controlling pigs, farting unicorns, and being asked to cook yourself. It runs the gamut of inspiration and ingenuity and is a must-play if you’ve got a pal willing to go on the journey with you.
Two Point Museum
The Two Point series is one of the best out there if you’re after an approachable management sim filled to the brim with an imaginative gameplay loop, a plenitude of customization options, and witty quips galore. The latest installment, Two Point Museum, continues the trend, shifting away from hospitals and universities and instead granting you control over bustling heritage houses.
“Two Point Museum is more of the same we’ve come to expect from Two Point Studios, but its imaginative approach to heritage ensures plenty of museum magic,” Aaron writes in our Two Point Museum review. “Boasting a broad thematic range, endless exploration, and more decorative options than you can shake a dinosaur’s femur at, you’ll end up being the one getting excavated after sinking countless hours of your life into this addictive management sim.”
Monster Hunter Wilds
The world can be split into two types of people: those who love Monster Hunter, and those who have tried and failed to love Monster Hunter. Thankfully, Wilds smooths out the initial learning curve ever so slightly, making those first few hours much more engaging than before.
Wilds still brings that best-in-class combat to the table, with even our tempered, in-house veteran Ken very much enjoying his time in the RPG, as you can see in our Monster Hunter Wilds review. You won’t find this type of game anywhere else, and if you’ve even the slightest inclination to beat a huge lizard about the head with a giant trumpet, you should give it a go.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
It’s rare to see such a dramatic leap in quality in just one sequel, and yet Warhorse Studios has blown away most people’s expectations with the launch of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. KCD 2 follows on directly from the original, telling the tale of Henry of Skalitz who has found himself on a journey motivated by revenge.
Henry is not like a traditional knight you might see in normal RPGs; he’s quite clumsy, he’s poor, and he’s got a terrifying amount to get through on his Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 review, which calls the game a “must-play medieval RPG”.
Civilization 7
The team at Firaxis has decided to switch things up with the latest entry in the Civilization series, introducing some of the most significant changes to the formula in decades. The victories and win conditions.
Take some time to read our thorough Civilization 7 review, written by our deputy news editor, Ed Smith, to see what this 4x expert thought of all the changes to the game.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Sure, it’s not a new game as such, but our own Will had such a great experience with the new PC port of the classic Final Fantasy 7 that we can’t overlook it here.
While FF7 Rebirth’s ‘open-world’ exploration still leaves much to be desired, the RPG shines in its story and cast of wonderful characters. The well-known saying might be ‘it’s the journey, not the destination’, but here, it’s the other way round. If you can get past the lackluster travel time across the map, what’s waiting for you in of quests, lore, characters – both main and side – and emotional beats makes it worth your while. Read Will’s Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth review for more.
Dynasty Warriors Origins
Few styles of game fulfill your ultimate power fantasy like Musou games, and the king of Musou series, Dynasty Warriors, is back with a vengeance. Sporting updated visuals, some new gameplay textures, and the same satisfying one-versus-a-million combat loop, Origins has modernized its formula for the better.
Set in 3rd-Century AD China, Dynasty Warriors Origins review a whirl.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
The prospect of an Indiana Jones videogame adaptation filled us with some trepidation, but we needn’t have worried. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has risen above the stigma of licensed games to become one of the best action-adventure games of 2024. This first-person adventure puts you in the shoes of the bull-whipping, hat-tipping archaeologist himself.
The Great Circle’s clever puzzles and spectacular set pieces nail the sense of adventure of an authentic Indy flick, with immersive sim elements to give you freedom and agency when combing through its open-area maps. Your journey will take you from Marshall College to the Egyptian pyramids, with a stellar performance from Troy Baker to capture Harrison Ford’s dry wit. You can also beat Nazis unconscious with a mandolin – no surprise, really, with Wolfenstein developers Machine Games at the helm.
Path of Exile 2
Grinding Gears Games carved a space for itself as a direct competitor to Blizzard with Path of Exile, a Path of Exile 2, a dark fantasy ARPG set a few years after the events of its predecessor.
While it’s still in early access, there’s enough content to sink hours into leveling your character and soaking up loot, with Path of Exile 2 early access review says GGG “rips up its own rulebook” to “create something that feels definitively new and exciting.” If you’re looking for a new adventure after Diablo 4, you can’t get much better than this.
Marvel Rivals
Team-based PvP is a popular pitch in the Marvel Rivals pits our favorite superheroes against each other, like Iron Man, Hulk, and, er, Jeff the Land Shark. This combination of iconic heroes and obscure villains makes for a frenetic battlefield as they pit their powers against each other, bringing down the destructible environments in the process.
Whether Marvel Rivals can beat the allegations as an Overwatch clone remains to be seen, but NetEase’s preference for fun over a balanced meta has hero shooter fans a new lease on life. It’s one of the best Marvel Rivals tier list to get started.
Infinity Nikki
Infold’s Nikki should be no stranger to mobile Infinity Nikki, an open-world game that takes its cue from HoYoverse’s Genshin Impact. Whisked away to the wonderful world of Miraland, Nikki and her pint-sized feline pal Momo must traverse a beautiful landscape brought to life in Unreal Engine 5 to track down Miracle Outfits and save the world.
As a talented stylist herself, Nikki has a ton of outfits that she can equip to glide through the air, purify corrupted monsters, or engage in life-game activities like fishing and animal care. From tiaras to running shoes, there’s a compendium of clothes to collect and wear, but only the best are available in Infinity Nikki codes for some freebies to get started. Next stop: Miraland!
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the long-awaited sequel to Stalker: Call of Pripyat. It’s a first-person shooter that drops you in the middle of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, challenging you to scrape a living doing odd jobs and surviving the irradiated wilderness.
As protagonist Skif, a mysterious Stalker 2 review if you want to read more of our experiences.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
The past few years in Call of Duty land have been fairly quiet. We’ve had releases, but they’ve been rehashes of previous games, and frankly Black Ops 6 review, the package as a whole is better than ever.
Multiplayer makes fundamental changes in movement with the new BO6 Omnimovement, the gunplay feels fantastic, and the UI has had a much-needed overhaul. Round-based Zombies is back, too, and with it comes the nail-biting claustrophobic gunfights we know and love. Black Ops 6 is included in Game this year, so if you didn’t want to pay full price straight out of the gate, you can get your fill that way.
Whether you buy it or try it for free, we’ve got you covered with masses of BO6 content as well, including our rundown of the best Zombies easter eggs if that’s more your thing.
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero
After a 17-year wait, Budokai Tenkaichi 4 is finally here. While anime game series has effortlessly cleared the leap into modern-day gaming while staying true to the no-frills, spectacle-fuelled combo system that made its predecessor so beloved. Once again, we kick, punch, and Kamehameha our way through the pivotal moments in Akira Toriyama’s shonen series, complete with branching paths and what-if scenarios for bonus replayability.
Sparking Zero’s destructible environments are as delightful to zip around as ever, with a huge helping of fan service to sate the most die-hard Dragon Ball fans. The 180-strong Dragon Ball Sparking Zero review: “Dragon Ball fans have never had it better than this.”
Neva
How do you improve upon a masterpiece? This question must have dogged Nomada Studio as it embarked upon its second project following the near-universal acclaim for 2018’s Gris. However, it rose to the occasion with platform game follows Alba, a young swordswoman, as she nurtures a magical wolf cub through a shattered, Ghibliesque world.
The eponymous Neva is a top-five contender for the best dogs in gaming, brought to life with intricate animations that capture her joy, pain, and fear as convincingly as any four-legged friend. The Berlinist also makes a welcome reprise with an orchestral soundtrack that tugs at the heartstrings and – to quote our Neva review – “ensures no dry eye in the room.” Neva is a delicate, four-hour tale of loss, motherhood, and ecological destruction… and yes, you can pet the dog.
Metaphor ReFantazio
Atlus’ next outing into turn-based JRPGs comes in the form of the highly stylish Metaphor ReFantazio, and if you enjoyed their last offering in Persona 3, 4, and 5, then you’ll absolutely love what this fantasy game has to offer. Instead of high school, we’re fighting for the throne in a much darker, perhaps more grown-up story than Atlus’ previous games, and of course, we’ll be playing as the plucky underdog fighting for what’s right.
We raved about it in our Metaphor archetypes work.
There you have it, the new PC games you should be playing right now. We’ll it we were being a little facetious earlier: new PC games aren’t necessarily the cream of the personal computer crop. For that, you should swing by our list of the free online games, no required.