Top 25 single player games to play on PC in 2023
Check out our ranking of the best single-player video games you can play right now!
This year will undoubtedly be a fantastic one for PC gamers, but if your anticipated release is still a long way off, why not play some of the best single player PC games in the meantime? After all, many of us appreciate private gaming sessions where one can fully immerse in the world and enjoy every inch of the gameplay over competitive experiences.
The following list of 25 best single player PC games in 2023 features all sorts of genres, so everyone can find something to their taste. Some of them may even be available as a part of a PC gaming subscription service, which we’ll note in the bracket next to the title. Without further ado, let’s begin!
25. Cyberpunk 2077
It was a major letdown at the release, and that’s a known fact. But don’t close the tab just yet, and hear us out. It’s still a solid cyberpunk adventure with a well-thought story, interesting (most of the time) characters, and satisfying gameplay. Some glitches here and there never stopped Fallout fans from loving the series, so why should Cyberpunk be omitted? It’s been patched a lot since it came out, so you shouldn’t worry too much about getting it now, especially since it will receive the expansion in 2023.
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24. Hitman 3 (Included with Game Pass)
There’s not much to say about the adventures of Agent 47, as the premise is straightforward. You’re an assassin who does everything in his power to fulfill what’s expected in the contract. It’s a field for creativity: should you knock out this one guy, take his clothes and infiltrate the place in disguise, or should you go all out and kill everyone in sight?
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22. Crusader Kings III (Included with Game Pass)
Suppose you’ve been familiar with previous games in the series done by Paradox Development Studio. In that case, you know what to expect: a massive strategy that allows you to lead a dynasty of royalty through several generations. It’s Middle Ages; regardless of how things are going, be sure to take good care of your family. Otherwise, it might as well turn its back on you.
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21. Total War Warhammer 3 (Included with Game Pass)
It’s the culmination of an unlikely blend of the Total War series with the Warhammer universe, and it’s phenomenal. Few games can match one of the best single-player campaigns here, but Warhammer 3 is a worthy epilogue to this epic trilogy and totally deserves its place at this top. It was added to Game Pass on the release day; go check it out!
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade
If you’re a fan of the original Final Fantasy VII, you already know this is a must. However, it will be a smooth introduction to the franchise if you’ve never encountered it before. It has excellent graphics and a re-designed combat system that works perfectly. The game explores the characters more than the original, so be ready for a truly magical experience.
Hungry for more top-notch Japanese titles? Check out the list of the best JRPGs on Steam that will keep you glued to your PC for hours.
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19. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Included with Ubisoft+)
We’ve seen A LOT of titles in this series, so what makes Valhalla one of the best solo games on PC? It continues the RPG trend we’ve seen in Odyssey and Origins, yet it feels even better.
Quests are finally more complex than mere «kill/follow this guy,» and the world is full of engaging activities to do. The Vikings must have had a truly fascinating life if it was anywhere near as thrilling as it is in this game.
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18. Hi-Fi Rush (Included with Game Pass)
Hi-Fi Rush was definitely unexpected, as it was released shortly after a trailer. However, the lack of teasers worked in its favor, making it an instant hit with players, especially since it’s available on PC Game Pass from day one.
So what’s the title about? It’s a TPP rhythm game where you play as a would-be rock star fighting the evil corporation in sync with rock music. Its unusual comic-like graphics are also worth mentioning. It is guaranteed to please both eyes and ears.
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17. Ori and the Will of the Wisps (Included with Game Pass)
For those who love a decent challenge, we don’t need to encourage you to play this game. Ori is a beautiful series that rewards you with a cute, engaging story for all the attempts you had to make along the way. It’s difficult, but it’s well aware of this fact and does everything in its power to make you feel satisfied with completing any particularly strenuous section.
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16. LEGO Star Wars Skywalker Saga
If you’re a true Star Wars fan, there’s no better game to relive your favorite fragments from the movies. The LEGO Star Wars Skywalker Saga gives the fandom everything they’ve ever wanted: all nine episodes in one package. It also takes the familiar gameplay formula of previous titles and reinvents it for a new experience.
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Persona 5 Royal (Included with PC Game Pass)
If you have a lot of time on your hands and aren’t discouraged by a 10-hour tutorial, you should give Persona 5 Royal a try. The game may be a little slow at first, but once it hits you with addictive gameplay and a compelling story, it’s hard to stop playing.
It transports you to Tokyo, where you live the life of a seemingly ordinary high school student. But at night, you become one of the Phantom Thieves. You travel through the alternate universe to eliminate the source of evil. It’s undeniably, one of the top RPG games of all time.
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14. Resident Evil Village
The franchise continues the story of Ethan – he has just come out of the nightmares of Biohazard and now has to deal with the mysteries of a strange, small Romanian village.
There are also the residents of a big, grim castle with a very unsettling aura. Be sure to play the previous title in the series. Otherwise, you might not understand some of the game’s plot.
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13. Horizon Zero Dawn
There were quite a few visions of what the future will look like, and this one is genuinely mesmerizing. You control Aloy, a female hunter trying to figure out why there are so many animalistic machines all around while surviving in this harsh environment. It’s a TPP adventure game with some RPG elements thrown into the mixture, making a terrifying concept of the future quite fun.
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Plague Tale: Requiem (Included with PC Game Pass)
Plague Tale: Requiem is the sequel to the acclaimed action game Plague Tale: Innocence. It continues the story of Hugo and Amicia, siblings struggling to survive in a world ravaged by the Black Death.
While it’s not necessary to play the original to enjoy this one, we highly recommend it. Both are worth playing in your spare time for the mesmerizing visuals and engaging plot. Speaking of graphics: There are even more beautiful high-end PC games on the market that deserve your attention. Check out the list to find out!
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11. Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered and Spider-Man: Miles Morales
There’s no doubt about it: Superhero games have been on the rise recently, with more and more titles being released.
There are better and worse examples, but surely among the best are Spider-Man Remastered and Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
They’ll provide you with some top-notch action in the middle of New York City. From a gameplay perspective, they are very similar. However, the protagonists of each game have slightly different abilities, which makes both installments so much fun to play.
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10. Dying Light 2 Stay Human
The list of the best single player games on PC wouldn’t be complete without Dying Light 2.
It takes place 20 years after the events of the first installment. The city of Villedor is full of undead enemies. However, this time the critical mission awaits you.
As Aidan Caldwell, you’ll be trying to find your lost sister. Simultaneously, you must be aware of other people, as they are even more dangerous than monsters. Will you be able to stay human?
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9. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (Included with Game Pass and EA Play / EA Play Pro)
There’s no way that one of the most popular science-fiction universes wouldn’t appear at least twice on this list, so here it is once again. It’s a TPP action-adventure title that plays like a soulslike and offers a lot of exploration that reminds you of titles like Tomb Raider.
This combination works surprisingly well, making it a truly great Star Wars game.
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8. Dead Space Remake
Remasters and remakes have certainly gotten a bad rap from gamers.
However, some titles prove to be more than just a graphical update of the original and offer an even richer experience, as in the case of Dead Space (2023).
The enhanced version of the classic space horror not only sees improvements in the visual department but also in the story and gameplay. You can also extend your playthrough by completing the new side missions.
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7. Yakuza Like A Dragon (Included with Game Pass)
It’s no longer Tokyo, and it’s no longer Kazuma Kiryu, known from previous installments in the Yakuza series. Yokohama is a bit different, which also applies to the combat system: you will be fighting turn-based this time.
Other than that, it’s what players love about this franchise; there will be serious moments and extraordinary characters, but the game doesn’t shy away from the bizarre elements.
For instance, there is a kart mini-game that will make you think of a particular Japanese game series.
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6. Red Dead Redemption 2
Rockstar’s take on Wild West didn’t get old at all. It’s a massive, engaging tale about honor, titular redemption, love, and hate. All set in the beautiful world straight from the finest westerns. It’s so much more than, as some people call it, Grand Theft Auto set in Wild West. The adventures of Arthur Morgan are still something that any player should experience, which is why it’s so high on the list.
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Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition
Speaking of the best single player PC games that don’t age, can you believe that Witcher 3 came out in 2015? Even though it seems like ages ago, the title can still cast a strong love spell on anyone who plays it. And now, with the next-gen upgrade, it looks even more stunning and polished (pun intended). It’s a phenomenal RPG with better side quests than many main quests in other games.
It has a satisfying combat system that combines Signs and elixirs with the mastery of swordsmanship. There’s also Gwent and other fun things to do when Geralt isn’t slaying monsters. We highly recommend getting the Complete Edition, which includes both the Blood and Wine and Hearts of Stone expansions. They add lots of hours of gameplay, and both have great stories to tell.
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God of War
The old-new Kratos is just outside the top three. Nonetheless, it doesn’t change the fact that this title is a masterpiece with one of the best single player campaigns. The brave decision to change the image of our favorite god paid off: he’s now matured and has someone else to teach about life. The PC port is as good as it gets, and you can even play the game on Steam Deck if you want. It’s still a bit difficult to process, but here we are.
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3. Half-Life: Alyx
We know that most gamers don’t own a VR set, but this is the game you need to have when buying one. It’s hard to believe that Valve was able to transfer its legendary series to the world of Virtual Reality – and it’s a full-fledged, new Half-Life title that utilizes all of the possibilities of a VR headset.
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2. Disco Elysium — The Final Cut
It’s not an easy game to digest. It has a wall of text waiting for you; it’s sad and depressing, but it tells an important story through our beloved medium. In theory, it’s an isometric adventure title inspired by tabletop experience: a dice roll will determine your actions as if you were playing a board game.
Practically speaking, this philosophical manifestation is hard to comprehend but rewards you with one of the most remarkable experiences you can get on a PC once you make this effort.
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Elden Ring
Is anyone surprised that the new From Software title is on the top of our list? We thought that there was no way that a typical Dark Souls formula could feel fresh once again, but that’s precisely what we received. Elden Ring takes the genre into the open-world format and tells a fantastic story (supported by George R. R. Martin) that you need to gather from all the bits scattered around the Lands Between.
The gameplay is very similar to what you experienced in previous titles developed by the studio, although everything has been polished to perfection and works as intended. There’s also a horse that will accompany you on your journey – which will last at least 40-50 hours, so it’s good to have one. Are you ready to become the Elden Lord?
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That’s it for the ranking of single player PC games that we recommend you check out in 2023.
There are many more titles that also deserve recognition; if we haven’t included them, you can always mention a game or two in the comment section. Or maybe some titles should be higher on the list, in your opinion? Either way, tell us what you think about our choices, and feel free to post your own top 25 (or 10, or 5—whichever you prefer) down below!
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Best Apps For Your Gaming PC
Nowadays, one doesn’t need to be a Twitch streamer to rock a killer PC build. So then there’s no sense in stopping at the hardware level. In fact, there are a plethora of third-party apps out there to make navigation and maintenance a darn sight better than what vanilla Windows 10 offers out of the box.
Today, let’s take a look at some of the best apps to install for any gaming PC. These apps tackle a number of different things, but when installed in conjunction, they can transform a regular rig into a full-fledged entertainment tour de force.
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Updated on January 7, 2023, by Gabrielle Huston: PC Gamers love nothing better than to customize their experiences, whether it’s through modding, animated wallpapers, or specialized apps! This article details some of our favorites that we think you’ll really enjoy.
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16 Steam
It may be a little obvious that you should have Steam on your PC but for some, it just flies under the radar so it’s still incredibly important to mention. Steam is a staple for any PC gamer and will end up being one of the best and most useful free apps you have.
For those who are unaware, Steam is essentially software that acts as a store for all the games you choose to purchase on there. It’s pretty much the go-to place for developers when looking to publish their games since Steam sells every game available unless another company buys the rights to it. Nevertheless, you can buy anything from free-to-play games to brand new titles. Steam is a must-have, and it’s free to install. You still need to buy the games though.
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15 Epic Games
As with Steam, installing software like Epic Games might seem obvious. However, if you’ve never bought PC games on this platform — perhaps everything you wanted was always available on Steam! — you may have never bothered to check it out.
The big reason you want to install Epic Games — even if you don’t already own any games on this service— is because they give away a free game or two every week! You don’t even need to have a paid subscription, just an account! Sometimes the game will be an indie title you’ve never heard of, but sometimes it will be a great old game that you’ve been meaning to try for years. If you come back each week and pick up whatever they’re giving away, you’ll build up a substantial library in no time.
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14 Razer Cortex: Game Booster
Don’t be fooled by the name. The Razer Cortex Game Booster isn’t just for those who have kitted their setup with all things Razer. It’s designed to optimize your PC’s settings no matter the gaming platform you choose to use.
This free app is perfect for setups of any price, power, or performance and doesn’t need any PC wizardry to run it either. It will begin enhancing your settings instantly which makes it a wonderful app for your gaming PC, especially if it’s your first.
Check out Razer Cortex: Game Booster.
13 Discord
The days of Ventrilo and TeamSpeak are essentially long over. Even Skype is not nearly used as much for gaming as it once was. This might be due to many games developing their own chat systems, but the smart money bets on Discord. This likely includes anyone who has ever played Among Us.
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Its diversity of features, ubiquity and freemium model make it an obvious choice for many. Like Slack, it also allows for more organization within a single Discord. You can also navigate from one Discord to another seamlessly using the sidebar on mobile and desktop apps.
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12 KeyTweak
Investing in a super high-end keyboard isn’t really necessary these days. You can get an RGB keyboard with cherry keys in a variety of designs for less than $30 in some cases. However, many players are also switching to non-traditional keyboards out of necessity or desire.
This requires a program like KeyTweak that allows people to remap their keyboard layouts. The less than 500kb program doesn’t currently have dev support, but it is compatible with Windows 10 PCs. Some alternatives include programs like Autohotkey or Sharpkeys for people who want a supported program.
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11 Opera GX
Opera GX is an alternative browser for gamers. It does run on Chromium, so you won’t be escaping Google with this browser (try Firefox for that), but you will be gaining a bunch of awesome features!
Most important for many gamers is the ability to limit the browser’s GPU, RAM, and Network usage. In addition, chat and streaming programs like Discord, Twitch, Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger and others can be built into the sidebar and pop out on a whim with just one click. They disappear when you click away, or you can pin them to the page. There are tons of customization features to be excited about, a built-in VPN, and more to discover!
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10 SSD Fresh
While advanced Windows users can manually configure many of the options found in SSD Fresh, there’s no denying how easy the program makes the entire process. SSD Fresh will detect and scan your SSD drives to determine whether they’re running at peak efficiency. Chances are, they’ll be in the red-line when you first start the program up.
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A series of personal optimization choices will cause the needle to inch closer to the green, which indicates that your SSD is running at peak efficiency. It allows you to turn off Windows features such as Hibernate, Indexing and kernel swapping in order to free up resources and keep your drive running like a Ferrari.
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9 Equalizer APO
At first glance, this little program doesn’t look like much, but it’s actually one of the most robust audio equalizers available. It can act as a full-on replacement for a sound card’s undoubtedly limited audio options.
Equalizer APO features a list of items that can be stacked vertically to customize the perfect sound environment. In addition to a 15-band, 31-band, and variable EQ, users can also stack a preamp, low and high pass filters, loudness correction, and VST plugins. Once configured, it will run silently in the background, eliminating the need to fuss with secondary audio apps.
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8 F.lux
More and more, there is a focus on protecting our eyeballs from blue light. Though Windows comes with a «nightlight» function, it doesn’t account for brightness across different rooms and programs. f.lux aims to fix that by making a PC display adjust throughout the night and day.
This program is especially useful for gaming laptop users. Apparently, people can also control their smart lights with f.lux, too.
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7 Vortex
If you’re a PC gamer, you’re probably already modding your games.
If you’re not, you don’t know what you’re missing out on! Every game is a little bit different, and each group of fans will have their preferences, but NexusMods is a site that hosts mods for many popular games, including Skyrim, Red Dead Redemption 2, Jedi: Fallen Order, Elden Ring, and more.
Vortex is a program made by NexusMods to manage mods you download for you! It makes the entire modding process a lot simpler to have this program connect directly to the site.
Check out Vortex.
6 Bluestacks
Itching to play Android-based games and apps on a PC? Then an emulator is the way to go and Bluestacks seems to be the platinum standard. This handy little program creates an Android environment within Windows as a self-contained bubble to play games in/on.
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You’ll need to enable virtualization on their motherboard in order to fully take advantage of virtual machines like Bluestacks. This can vary depending on specific hardware in any given PC. Luckily, a quick Google search or thumbing through the MoBo manual can show people how to enter their BIOS and turn this feature on. Most will have it disabled by default.
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5 CleanMyPc
Keeping any computer clean regarding files is almost as challenging as keeping Henry Cavill clean during The Witcher. And though there are many competitors, MacPaw’s interface for CleanMyPC is one of the best. It’s intuitive, user-friendly, and easy to understand.
With a few clicks, you can clean out the build-up of garbage files that accumulate in a system, set Autorun programs, and shred files, and Recycle bin items so they can’t be recovered. The only tricky thing is the Registry cleaner as this feature carries many inherent risks in today’s technological ecosystem.
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4 CCleaner
CCleaner is an alternative for CleanMyPC. There’s a free and a professional version, so you can choose what you’re willing to invest in. Much like CleanMyPC, CCleaner scans your computer for junk files that don’t need to be there anymore.
The free version removes pesky trackers and useless files. If you invest in the professional version, it can do much more, including helping to manage your startup apps, keeping your drivers and apps updated, help optimize your computer’s performance, and more.
Check out CCleaner.
3 QuickLook
This free app from Paddy Xu can be found in the Microsoft Store. It’s one of those «never knew I needed it» kinds of programs that can make Windows navigation so much better. Essentially, Quick Look emulates the Mac OS-inspired Preview function triggered when someone highlights a folder or file and taps the space bar.
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This particular version of Quick Look is far more powerful than the Mac equivalent. Features such as mouse wheel volume control and zoom functionality take it to the next level. It’s a great way to quickly view photos, document content, movies, or folder data with a simple button press.
Check out Quick Look.
2 Winlaunch
Mac users are already familiar with the kind of interface Winlaunch offers. But this particular app is leaps and bounds beyond the Apple rival. This extremely useful launcher eliminates the need to clutter a desktop with unsightly icons or navigate the Start menu.
Winlaunch can be configured to pop up however a user prefers. One example is by just a tap of the middle mouse button. From there, users can add program executables and drive folders with a few clicks, assign custom icons, and rearrange tiles on the fly across multiple pages that can be scrolled via the mouse wheel. It’s a convenient and tidy way to manage a library of apps and games.
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1 OBS Studio
There are many programs out there that let people record games and audio. But OBS Studio might be one of the best free options available. It also has continuous updates that add new features and improvements.
It is pretty widely used, so tutorials on how to set it up abound. The file sizes are also not nearly as gargantuan as they can be on other similar programs like Fraps. For those who want to get into streaming or just want to record games, OBS Studio is the way to go.
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Video games can be not only on the computer, their list includes console games, arcade machines, portable consoles. Accordingly, computer games are those that are distributed and played on PC
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In many ways, they differ in terminology, which is largely related to the peculiarities of a particular region.
Computer games are games that are played on a computer. Anyone, regardless of the operating system, processor and other components.
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Computer games mean PC games, and video games mean games on all possible platforms: PC, Consoles, mobile platforms and so on.
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Yes, everything is the same as the difference between a tomato and a tomato, and a doctor from a doctor. In fact, they are not different, they are synonyms. The words are different, but the meaning is the same.
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Video games are the generalized name for all virtual games. For example, if this game is made on a mobile phone, computer, game console. A computer game — only for a computer
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Good afternoon. You will not believe, but in fact this is a separation of the platform. So it is customary to say when it comes to games for consoles — the term Video game is used. Whereas a computer game already immediately from the name speaks about the target platform.
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Nothing, use the name you want, in addition, Yandex gives the same number of results. One can, of course, speak of technical differences in what the two terms might imply, but such a distinction is only required in a historical context and not required in contemporary discourse.
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The same, if we understand by computer not only a PC, but also other machines (set-top boxes, for example). But usually a PC is called a computer, so video games are a broader category. Also, let’s not forget about mobile games. Here https://appda.ru/games/ about games for Android in more detail.
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In other words, a video game is an electronic game that is based on the interaction of a person and a device through a visual interface, such as a TV, computer monitor or phone. Other definitions of the term: a computer game played on a TV screen using a game console.
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Computer game is a computer program that serves to organize the game process, communicate with game partners, or itself acts as a partner. Computer games also include video games and mobile games. There are attempts to single out computer games as a separate area of art, along with theater, cinema, etc. [1] Amateur and professional competitions are held for some computer games.
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- 1 Video game
- 2 History
- 2.1 Origin
- 3 Development
- 4 Music
- 5 Classification
- 5.1 Classification by genre
- 5.2 Classification by the number of players and the way they interact
- 5.3 Classification by topic
- 6 Interesting facts
- 7 Literature
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- 9 See also
- 9.1 Printed publications about computer games
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Video game
Video game (eng. Video game ) is a computer game designed to run on a game console or arcade machine. The term is used to separate games for consoles from games for personal computers. In English, this word is more often understood as [ who? ] generally any microprocessor-controlled electronic game, regardless of platform.
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Main article : History of computer and video games
Origin
The first primitive computer and video games were developed in the 1950s and 1960s. They worked on platforms such as oscilloscopes, university mainframes and computers in 1942 by Thomas Goldsmith Jr. (English Thomas T. Goldsmith Jr. ) and Eastl Ray Menn (English Estle Ray Mann ). A request for a patent was filed on January 25, 1947, and on December 14, 1948 years old he received the number 2 455 922.
Later, in 1952, the tic-tac-toe program was created by A. C. Douglas as part of his doctoral dissertation at the University of Cambridge. The game ran on a large university computer known as
In 1958, William Higinbotham, who helped build the first nuclear bomb at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York, created Tennis for Two to entertain visitors.
In 1962, Steve Russell wrote The Space War and John’s Big Adventure (Eng.
Spacewar and John’s Great Adventure ). The game ran on a PDP-1 minicomputer and quickly spread throughout the country’s universities.
In 1968, Ralph Baer, who later became known as the «King of Video Games». applied for a patent for an early version of the television gaming and training apparatus. In 1967, Baer created a ping-pong game similar to Tennis for Two . Together with Magnavox Odyssey in 1972. The development of slot machines in the 1970s led to the so-called «Golden Age of Arcades». One of the most famous games of that time is «
Development
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Main article : Game development
Music
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Main article : Music in computer games
Classification
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Main article : Computer and video game classification
Computer games can be classified in several ways:
- Genre : a game can belong to one or more genres, and in unique cases, open a new one or be outside of any genres;
- The number of players and the way they interact : the game can be single-player — designed to play one person, or multi-player — designed to play several people at the same time; as well as be conducted on one computer, via the Internet, e-mail, or in bulk;
- Visual representation : the game can either use graphic design tools, or vice versa, be textual.
The game can also be 2D or 3D.
Genre classification of computer games involves the introduction of several additional grounds, such as:
- dynamics — gameplay can take place in «real time», or step by step;
- Perspective — The game can be played in both first and third person.
Classification by genre
Classification by the number of players and the way they interact
- Single
- Multi-user
- Multi-user on one computer
- Bulk
Classification by topic
- Fantasy
- Historical
- Modern
- Space
- Post-apocalyptic
- Mythological
- Cyberpunk
- Steampunk
Interesting facts
- Humanity has spent several thousand man-years on games. [3]
Literature
- Yablokov KV Historical computer games as a way to model historical information // History and Mathematics: Analysis and Modeling of Socio-Historical Processes / Ed.
Malkov S.Yu., Grinin L.E., Korotaev A.V. M.: KomKniga/URSS, 2007. S. 263-303.
- Silbiger M. Press «play» and grow! Designing Video Games as Trojan Horses to Catalyze Human Development Through the Development Conveyor Belt John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill, CA, 2008.
- Lipkov A. Everywhere money, money, money // Lipkov A. Pandora’s box: the phenomenon of computer games in the world and in Russia. — M., 2008, p. 81-91
Notes
- ↑ Article on the site Oldgames.ru (Russian)
- ↑ Encarta
- ↑ Games on Wakoopa
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See also
- Genres of computer games
- Cult computer game
- Game console
- Years in games
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