r/gamingsuggestions

It's my hyperspecific need in a game. If there's ennemies, fauna, plants and/or a fishing log, it better have a bestiary when i can see all of this well organized, classified and even better if there's text descriptions to read.

Dragon Quests games bestiary are a good exemple for what i like in RPG but it can be any types of games.

I'm specifically looking for non-simulator games. I want the main objective to not be farming, fishing, hunting, trading, etc. but still have those things exist as extraneous activities or minigames. Bonus points if I can build my own house, or take over an NPCs house to use as my own.

Games I've played that are similar to what I'm looking for: Skyrim, Far Cry 5, Runescape.

I’m looking for games where the story is revealed bit by bit as the player explores the world, rather than simply told in chronological order via scripted cutscenes. I want to just go around exploring and then start putting together the pieces to form a full picture

I don’t mind the genre as long as you think it’s got good writing, compelling worldbuilding and characters, etc. Having a good aesthetic always helps too, of course

Some examples that I have really enjoyed:
Subnautica
Outer Wilds
Hollow Knight/Silksong
Blue Prince
Return of the Obra Dinn
The Talos Principle
Sekiro

so i wanna play some older games im only 17 so missed quite a huge part of gaming stuff so what are some good older games pre 2010 lets say i should play?

games i really enjoyed

rayman 2, 3, origins and legends (pre orderd retold)

zelda oot, mm, ww, tp, tp hd and a link to the past

forza motorsport 3/horizon 1

battlefield 3/bad company 2

assassins creed 2, brotherhood and revelations

batman arkham asylum

daggerfall, morrowind, oblivion and skyrim

it can be any playform aslong as it can be properly emulated on pc

For context, about a year ago I decided to play a little more single player games instead of multiplayer because the child in me always enjoyed those. Within the year I’ve beaten:
Claire Obscur, Outer Wilds, Nier Automata, The invincible, Returnal, Demons Souls and Lies of P.

Right now my games that I have downloaded and on my radar are:
Silent Hill 2 remake, Days Gone, Metro 2033 redux and Far Cry primal

Which one would y’all say is the next best one to start or any recommendations?

I feel like I’ve spent days on steam trying to whittle down to the perfect candidate.
Please help me find an action rpg with the following:
No roguelike/roguelite/procedural gen elements
Single player, offline, don’t care about co op
Class/skill trees with lots of depth
No early access
No anime

10th gen i5, 32gb ram, gtx1660 super

Edit: 100% input combat no auto attack no turn based

Already played
Grim dawn - not really it
Monster hunter world - close too anime and multiplayer based

Will add more as suggestions come in

I'm looking for really good romance games. I'd like to be able to either customize a character or be able to just play as a female character. I just finished Haven and loved it. I've already played most of the popular romance games, like BG3, the Dragon Age games (not all of them), and all the Mass Effect games. It almost feels like I've played all the popular ones, leaving no more :( I'm not a big fan of visual novels, but if someone has a good one, I'll try it. I've also played Cyberpunk, Fallout 4, and Skyrim. If someone can recommend some stuff to me, that would be great!!!!

If possible, something set in the 1800’s, where you can build log cabins, small or large, grow your own food, maybe have a few people helping, it doesn’t have to have zombies in it, I prefer they don’t unless they can be turned off. Just something laid back, go hunting, I don’t know maybe I’m wishing 😩. Graphics wise, good graphics, no Minecraft type graphics (I hate pixelated or block style games) so can anyone help? 😩😩

As the title suggests; I'm looking for recommendations for not necessarily perfect or highly-praised games; but games that had the biggest impact on you: emotionally, artistically or otherwise for some reason.

Games in any genres; older/newer titles; well-known/lesser-known deepcuts are all allowed (but try to pick the most meaningful ones for you, max. 10 games)! - If you could provide a few words or description about what was that impact or why you chose it, are also appreciated!

A few examples/recommendations from my own experiences:

TUNIC - Biggest nostalgia trip with many core childhood memories coming up, with the manual and mysteries; while scratching my since then developed gaming itches with the metroidvania/puzzle/souls-like elements.

1000xRESIST - The topics, subjects (generational trauma, heritage, abuse, diaspora/pandemic experience etc.) presented here really hit home emotionally; while having an interesting sci-fi premise and narrative that kept me engaged till the very end.

Inscryption - Didn't know what to expect, but was blown away by how unpredictable it was and how interestingly it used the medium (as all other Daniel Mullins-games do); while still managing to have a solid gameplay foundation.

Returnal/Alan Wake 2 - Immaculate vibes and experiences, that I couldn't put down. The atmospheres/sound design/soundtracks kept me in alone; and then the unfolding cryptic stories and lores gave me a whole new appreciation to both.

Citizen Sleeper 1-2 - As an RPG and visual novel newbie; I wasn't prepared how emotionally/existentially this series would make me feel. I loved the writing, characters and world and the meditation on labour, precarity, life and existence.

Subnautica/Manifold Garden - Even though two very different games in terms of gameplay and style; very few achieved the same feel of vastness, boundlessness and terror of an interconnected alien world. The feeling of getting comfortable and adapting to the rules of a totally alien world; while having the crushing terror and unease in the back of your mind was real special.

HUMANITY/The Talos Principle - Really solid puzzle games by themselves; but what stayed with me are the concepts of consciousness, purpose and religion in both. The uncanniness and surrealist setting in both also gave the overall narratives, themes a bigger impact.

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..Well I could list many more; but I don't want to make the post even longer.. - But if any of these peaked your interest, I encourage you to give them a try!

Anyways; for you all kind people: any recommendations or even just discussions on certain games are all very welcome! - Can't wait to hear all your recommendations and experiences; thanks for your responses! :)

Have a good one, cheers!

Talking about when you build a military building, then you have to send your workers to the building to turn them into soldiers which forces you to choose between economy and military for each individual villager. The only two I know of are Battle Realms and Northgard

I’m looking for a modern military shooter that’s basically X Com without aliens. I love the strategy, planning, loadout management, and leveling, but all the games I tend to prefer have a grounded recent past to near future military setting. I’m strictly an Xbox gamer these days also

A while ago there was a mobile game that nailed this aesthetic/subgenre and if anyone could remind me of its name I’d be really grateful. It was a top down shooter that had a heavy focus on gear/equipment

Basically any game that is set from 2000-now or off by a few years, or if I'm to be more precise take CS2; the maps feel like they're real modern day and not set in an alternative universe or different timeline, something along those lines.

I'm not really interested in racing myself, although it's ok if that's an option. I'm thinking more along the lines of buying and upgrading vehicles and perhaps hiring drivers, sending them out to win races and using the winnings to upgrade my fleet.

Likewise, it could be raising and training horses or some other animals for racing. Chocobos, even, or some other fantasy creatures.

Or similarly, a sort of gladitorial game where I can recruit, equip, and train fighters to compete. Maybe even send them dungeon diving to collect loot to sell and upgrade, but the main point is not to adventure or compete myself, but to manage and train and improve a variety of racers or fighters. Does that make sense?

Age of Gladiators is a game that held my interest for a while, but I don't think I've ever run across one for racing vehicles or animals that I've found engaging.

Looking for a new game to grind that scratches the same itch as Warframe and Once Human.

I’m looking for a new game to really sink my time into, but I’m not entirely sure what genre I’m looking for.

What keeps me coming back to Warframe is the satisfying loot, slashing through hordes of enemies, and the amazing graphics and cinematics. With Once Human, I loved how beautiful the world was, exploring different areas, looting buildings like hospitals, and constantly finding stuff along the way. I guess I just love games that make exploration and looting feel rewarding while also being visually immersive, if that makes sense.

I’ve been considering ESO since it looks like a lot of fun, but I’m open to anything. Bonus points if the game has seasonal holiday events or regular events to keep things fresh!

I’ve also been playing Marathon and ARC Raiders lately, and I do enjoy the looting, exploring buildings, and fighting enemies, but neither has really given me that urge to log in and grind every day. I love the feeling of searching an area, finding good loot, and getting into fights with the PVE Enemies, but maybe extraction shooters just aren’t quite my thing? I think I’m looking for something that offers those same satisfying moments but with more progression, exploration, and reasons to keep coming back.

Some games I’ve played are Warframe, Once Human, Borderlands, Destiny 2, and Guild Wars 2.

What games would you recommend? I’m looking for something with satisfying combat, rewarding loot, exploration, and a world that makes you want to keep coming back because it’s just so damn good!

i want to play more turn based games, but some seem pretty complicated when you're just starting out. i'm looking for something that's easy to learn but still has enough strategy to keep things interesting as you get further into the game.

i enjoy different settings, whether it's fantasy, sci fi, or tactical combat. what games would you recommend that are accessible for beginners without feeling too simple after a few hours?

If you haven't played Middle Earth: Shadow of War or Mordor you are missing out, I can't believe I am playing this game 10 years after it came out, it sucks I didn't know about it earlier, I love the Nemesis system, the voice lines, the amount of work they put into the captains and warchiefs. Talion and Celebrimbor are very interesting as well.

I am looking for anything similar to it, I know MGS Phantom Pain qualifies and I beat it multiple times but I don't think there's anything close to Shadow of War as far as I know but if you do know something similar let me know

I’m looking for something my GF and I can spend hours playing together this winter. I tried looking up suggestions and most were overcooked, it takes two, etc. we have tried them and they were alright but what we enjoyed most was Stardew Valley and Minecraft.

She liked that we could work together towards a common goal in both games, and I like the variety of things to do. I was thinking another open world game would be fun. Or at least something with a little more depth

I also want to note that she has a MacBook, and I have a gaming pc and PS5. So it would have to either be something that can run on Mac or have cross play

I have both of these games from gamepass ultimate and have been looking into some light horror games I love both atmospheres from both of these games off the photos but I don’t know which one to get unless… both? Haha I kinda wanna pick one first though