Best PC games 2016: The 10 must-play PC games in 2016

It’s already shaping up to be one of the best years for PC gaming. We’ve already had a host of brilliant games make an appearance already, and there’s still time left for equally impressive titles to rear their heads before the end of the year.

With great PC games on the horizon such as VR space-sim, Star Trek: Bridge Crew and futuristic mech shooter sequel, Titanfall 2, there’s plenty to look forward to in the coming months. Pair that with some impressive new GPU’s launched recently, there’s no better time to fire up the PC again.

Thanks to Steam and its frequent holiday sales, you’ve likely got a massive backlog of PC games ready to play at any moment, but how do you decide what to spend your time on? We’re constantly playing the latest games here at Expert Reviews, so we’ve come up with the top ten PC games deemed worthy of your time.

Check out our guide to the best PS4 games and the best Xbox One games you can play this year.

1. Overwatch

Okay, this was a pretty obvious one. In the same vein as Team Fortress 2, and just as addictive, Overwatch is one of the most compelling games of the year. You’ll be spending most of your free time on it, playing one more game after another. With a unique roster of playable characters and classes, Overwatch is another example of Blizzard’s wonderful work and is one of the best multiplayer competitive shooters we’ve seen in recent years.

Overwatch (PC)

£33.99Buy now

2. Doom

Let’s face it, Bethesda had a pretty difficult job at reimagining the 1993 original. The thing is, they’ve done such a cracking job at harking back to one of the pioneers of the shooter genre. Sure, there’s not much in the way of a plot in this year’s Doom, but the combat mechanics are so finely tuned, it makes for one of the most exhilarating experiences this year. We can’t say much for the multiplayer, it doesn’t quite live up to the original, this one is best stuck with the lengthy single-player, filled with classic baddies and high-paced shooter combat. Oh, and the soundtrack is awesome too.

Doom (PC DVD)

£22.99Buy now

3. The Witness

Taking Braid creator Jonathan Blow seven years to make, The Witness is his crowning achievement. The laid back puzzle game is incredibly simplistic in its execution, but it’s brilliant at sucking you in, making you want to play that little bit more. Before you know it, it’s 4am and you’ve got work in 3 hours. It looks beautiful, just be prepared to rip your hair out in frustration at times thanks to the fiendishly difficult line puzzles which make up the main bulk of the game.

Buy The Witness now from Steam

4. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

The newest game on this list, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is one of, if not the best, third-person RPG shooters as of late. The world is incredibly rich and detailed with the game frequently fleshing out the backstory the further you progress through the relatively lengthy campaign. The shooting mechanics aren’t the best out there, but Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is pretty much the complete package, and a must for fans of the franchise.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided [PC Code - Steam]

£39.98Buy now

5. Hitman

The bald headed bloke with the barcode on the back of his neck is back. In this sort-of reboot, the latest Hitman game takes players to a bunch of different locations around the world, tasking Agent 47 with killing off various interesting targets. It’s an episodic release, meaning you’ll get different chapters released every few months, so you’ll likely be picking up the controller frequently over the next couple of months and dispatching plenty of foes in a variety of new and interesting ways.

HITMAN The Full Experience [Online Game Code]

£35.99Buy now

6. Dark Souls 3

Dark Souls 3 is fiendishly difficult - this isn’t one for someone wanting to breeze through a game quickly. Hidetaka Miyazaki’s Dark Souls 3, like the other games before it, is a test of skill and most of all, patience. Incredibly in-depth, you won’t be able to put the controller down, but if you do, just make sure not to throw it across the room in a fit of rage.

Dark Souls III PC DVD

£67.88Buy now

7. XCOM 2

Yet another brutally difficult game on this list, XCOM 2 plays out like a top-down board game, except with more death and destruction. A little unpolished at release, XCOM 2 has seen some love since, and is one of the best strategy games out there. Expect to blow up plenty of aliens, but also see your fair share of loss. My advice: don’t name your characters, it only makes it worse when they inevitably kick the bucket.

XCOM 2 (PC DVD)

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8. Job Simulator

What better way to prepare you for the world of work by strapping a VR headset to your face and clumsily flailing around? Okay maybe it isn’t, but Job Simulator is definitely the best VR experience to be had right now, obviously provided you’ve already forked out the money for the HTC Vive. If you’ve ever wanted to be a chef or mechanic without the real world ramifications of screwing things up, here’s the game for you.

Buy Job Simulator now from Steam

9. Rainbow Six: Siege

Boy, was this one a welcome surprise when it first launched at the beginning of the year. A multiplayer-only shooter, Rainbow Six: Siege is incredibly addictive, with short round-based combat to get stuck into. The 5v5 defender/attacker team-based action is very engaging and with a short time to kill (one bullet can off you in an instant) expect to spill blood far too many times to count.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege [PC Code - Uplay]

£29.99Buy now

10. Rise of the Tomb Raider

The sequel to the reboot, Rise of the Tomb Raider made an appearance on PC earlier this year. Improving a whole host of issues with the original, the story campaign is excellent, following Lara Croft’s continued adventures raiding tombs. Pair that with an enjoyable multiplayer akin to the Last of Us, and you’re in for a winner. You’ll never get Uncharted on the PC, so this is the next best thing.

Rise of the Tomb Raider [PC Code - Steam]

£36.13Buy now