More than 19,000 games launched on Steam this year—but almost half have fewer than 10 reviews
News More than 10% of games from this year haven't been reviewed at all.
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We need to talk about Katamari Damacy
The wacky world of Katamari Damacy has been gracing our screens since 2004 now, but what exactly is it? And why is it's first mainline release after 14 years so significant? This week, I want to talk to you about all things Once Upon a Katamari, and maybe we can keep rolling together.
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We tested Valve's NEW hardware: Steam Frame, Steam Machine and Steam Controller | Critical Rig
Valve has announced three new pieces of Steam hardware: the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and a new Steam Controller. PC Gamer's Jacob Ridley was invited out to Valve HQ in Washington to try them out.
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FEAR: Still as iconic 20 years later? | Why We Play
Time to switch off the lights, turn up the volume and revisit one of gaming's most iconic horror shooters: F.E.A.R. - First Encounter Assault Recon, which turned 20 in October. Released in 2005, we take a look back at what made Monolith Productions' heart-pounding FPS special, delving into the films that influenced it, the electrifying combat, and its innovative approach to AI.
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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has an identity crisis
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 being released is an achievement in itself. With one of the most disruptive development journeys that a game has ever had, this sequel to such a cult classic had a lot to live up to. PCG's Fraser Brown is here to tell you his thoughts on what is good about the game, where its strengths lie and which aspects left him wanting more.
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Europa Universalis 5 - How much can you change history? | Developer interview
Europa Universalis 5 is Paradox’s most ambitious grand strategy yet — complex, deep, and surprisingly fun. At Gamescom, we sat down with the devs to talk EU5’s new features, historical depth, and how they’re making this massive strategy game more welcoming than ever.
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Is a return to the Divinity series the right move for Larian after Baldur's Gate 3? Our team of RPG fans is divided
BORN AGAIN The studio's newly announced game takes us back to Rivellon.
Divinity's trailer is cool, but I suspect Larian's body-horror Burning Man splatfest doesn't set an accurate tone for the full game—and if I'm right, it'll be weird that it's happened twice
BODY ODY EW-Y Hey, cinematic designers—you guys okay?
I've tested PhysX now that it's sorta supported on the RTX 50 series and I'm more convinced than ever it's a feature worth fighting for
Physexcellent PhysX matters, ya know.
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Cultic review: One of 2025's best singleplayer shooters
cult classic Paint Anytown, USA red with blood.
World of Warcraft: Legion Remix was supposed to be full of lawless fun, but it turned out to be awfully grindy
remuddled The juiced up old expansion shows the disconnect between developers and players.
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Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic—Everything we know about our return to a galaxy far, far away
Old and new Discover all the details about this upcoming Star Wars game.
The 2026 game release calendar shifts after GTA 6 delay—Resident Evil Requiem and 007 First Light are now the early heavy hitters
Future Proof I wish I could tell you the Grand Theft Auto 6 PC release date, but we'll have to settle for the console date for now.
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Total War: Warhammer 40k—Everything we know about the series' upcoming grimdark instalment
War unceasing Get all the details about Total War's upcoming venture into the 41st millennium.
Where to find Versos Drafts in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Merci Explore the new area added in the 'Thank You update'.
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Activision knows the real problem with Call of Duty is its relentless 12-month cycle, but it simply won't end unless you stop playing
STOP The tepid response to Black Ops 7 is freaking Activision out. Good.
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The only CRPG using D&D's original setting is finally on Steam, with fan patches and quality-of-life fixes pre-installed
Reroll There's never been a better time to enter The Temple of Elemental Evil.
The demo of Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth is only a bite-size piece of what's to come, but I'm already in love with its world
Cosy comfort The door to the Moominhouse is always open.
Everything we know about Crimson Desert
Blood Red The new open world action game isn't a direct sequel to Black Desert Online, but expect some similarities.
Marathon: Everything we know about Bungie's sci-fi extraction shooter
Run Bungie's planned launch in September has been delayed to a yet-undecided date.
Best gaming PC builds: budget, mid-range and high-end recommendations
DIY Component prices are rising, but it's still possible to put together a great DIY build for less than many prebuilts.
FSR Redstone tested: AMD's long awaited AI-powered frame gen delivers the goods but it's very late to market
Redstone released Actually, it's not FSR Redstone. It's all just FSR now because of reasons that only make sense to AMD.
After 2 hours playing this Spore-inspired roguelike, I've evolved into the best possible animal: a giant cow that grows apples on its bottom
DNA-MAZING Everything is Crab is a fascinating genetic adventure.
Here are the top 20 most wishlisted games on Steam as we charge headfirst into 2026
Wishlist list It's time to turn the page for PC gaming.
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The best weapon against getting downed by another player in Arc Raiders is actually psychological warfare
Last resort You gotta get real dark.
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Deals Our regularly updated list of all the best gaming laptop deals you'll find today.
All active Fisch codes in December 2025 and how to redeem them
Gone Fisching Cast aside your worries and get ready to catch some big game.
The PC Gamer gift guide: Our favorite hardware
stuff We've tested every single one of these, so we know that this list will make your holiday shopping a lot easier.
Skate Story review: A stylish lunicidal skater with peerless vibes and devilishly sleek flip tricks
antichrist air Skate the (under)world.
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Borderlands 3 Shift codes: Every active Shift code and how to redeem them
Free keys An updated list of the latest Borderlands 3 shift codes for Golden Keys, and how to unlock special loot.
