Best Of
2023 was a year for the books.
We witnessed some of the greatest games get incredible sequels and new IPs that hit the ground running.
Almost every new release had a buzz around it, and the AAA titles were mind-bendingly sublime.
Having raised the bar in 2023, we can expect even more intense games this year.
Here are the best PC games of 2023.
This is whatTchiais all about.
Your mission is to save him using your newfound ability: soul-jumping.
This unique mechanic stands out as the game’s highlight.
Soul-jumping requires a full soul meter each time you wish to inhabit an animal or an inanimate object.
This technique is invaluable for traversing the landscape and squeezing through the smallest spaces.
However, the twist here is your ability to animate and possess these items.
Beneath the shapeshifting is a thoughtful and impactful narrative that leaves an indelible mark in your heart.
It’s no surprise thatTchiawon the Games for Impact accolade during the 2023 Game Awards.
I was about to jump ship after a few episodes of The Mandalorian.
The game’s opening sequence unleashes a whole buffet of lightsaber combat.
In fact, combat is the game’s heart.
You get to swoop through alien fauna, battle droids and stormtroopers.
Thankfully, as an experienced Jedi, the battles are no feat for you.
Also, your force powers are handy for crowd control.
Moreover, the game’s narrative carries more weight, especially since Cal embodies the protagonist’s role.
Cal’s character certainly deserved the Best Performance nomination at the 2023 Game Awards.
Diablo 4
Diablo 4doesn’t attempt to reinvent the wheel.
But the title adds some new changes to the mix.
The online-only action RPG is set fifty years following the events of its predecessor.
It has a weird Harry Potter vibe since our protagonist is connected to the antagonist.
You’ll spend a lot of time unraveling the story to get the gist of your task.
It may seem like too much filler, but it has a decent payoff.
Moreover,Diablo 4looks incredible, which complements its narrative.
The dark-centric world may convince you that that’s what the infernal regions look like.
Alan Wake 2
The horror corridors ofAlan Wakejust got better with its sequel.
The sequel also takes the horror to another level.
If you ask me,Alan Wakeis more of a spooky game.
But its successor is a complete survival horror with gripping and gory moments.
Alan still uses his writing prowess to navigate the Dark Place.
He is stuck in an Upside Down' version of New York City.
The tense moments boil down to the random attacks from monsters.
While some are harmless, others are downright vicious.
Not knowing which one will strike first certainly puts you on edge.
What makesAlan Wake 2a great game is its balance of horror and quirky moments in its narrative.
Baldur’s Gate 3
Now, this game needs no introduction.
The narrative takes center stage, blending humor, horror and very intimate stories.
Moreover, it borrows a few pages from D&D, giving you enormous interactivity.
Every quest, combat, and puzzle has infinite possibilities for being tackled.
Ideally, inBaldur’s Gate 3,the only limit is your imagination.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
