The summer of 2024 is as fun as you want it to be as we explore some of the best games available while you read this. Covering a variety of combat, RPG adventure, fantasy, sci-fi, and strategy games, we’ve looked at multiple trending games and picked the best seven for you to choose from. So whether you decide to get addicted to one of them or select more than one, here is our list of the top seven trending PC games of 2024.
Street Fighter 6
The Street Fighter franchise shows no signs of dying down or losing popularity. It’s one of those familiar classics that’s been reworked so many times, and today, it delivers one of the better gaming experiences out there.
The Evolution of Street Fighter
This game has greatly improved since its predecessor, Street Fighter 5, with better graphics, smoother interactions, familiar faces, and some new characters too. The game has lots of new mechanics that will take you the entire summer to learn, practice, and perfect, making it one of the best in the series.
Doom Eternal
Speaking of classics, Doom Eternal is a comeback of an old game that has so many new features, your past self won’t be able to recognize it. This is a perfect choice for gamers who enjoy playing games on Windows because it hasn’t lost its PC roots in the slightest. Elaborate maps, reinvented weapons, and graphics that will keep you entertained for weeks all make up this amazing first-person shooter.
The Same But Better
Loads of gratuitous violence are a signature mark of Doom Eternal, with a violent storyline and gameplay. The interaction on PC is highly responsive, which is exactly why we’ve added it to this list. Some of the bad guys you’ll be fighting will look familiar to you from the game’s historic versions, while others are new and equally terrifying.
Cyberpunk 2077
Most gamers agree that the PC version of Cyberpunk 2077 is just so much better than the console versions out there. If you prefer PC gaming, then this is a great choice. It’s filled with action, vibrant animation, and some of those strategic requirements that come with RPG games. Walk or drive around (depending on the quality of wheels you can obtain) and explore the hidden rewards of this creatively developed world.
A Completely New World
The world you’ll be playing in is a massive metropolitan city filled with punk-like characters—some of which are friendly and some of which are out to get you. Make the right decisions, and you’ll advance through more of the story and expand your world’s view. Make the wrong ones, and you’ll be starting over at your last checkpoint.
Helldivers 2
If you’re planning on going outside this summer, you may want to overlook Helldivers 2. This game will keep you indoors for weeks as you advance through the storyline and challenge your third-person shooting skills.
Immersive Gameplay with a Touch of Comedy
This clever game is not only elaborate in its offering of weapons and strategies but also incorporates a sense of humor in its gameplay that PC gamers will appreciate. Fight realistic battles in war-like scenarios and figure out how you can make a victorious difference to your side.
Elder Ring
Cinematically, you won’t find a better-looking game than Elder Ring. It’s one of those games that makes you feel like you’re right there fighting monsters, giants, and magically inclined antagonists.
Be the Hero
Elder Ring is a fantasy game that allows you a huge amount of freedom to explore, work out strategies, and advance through the well-written story. The scenery is unmatched and just seems to get better and better as you move through the game. A definite summer must!
Disco Elysium
What makes Disco Elysium so good is the writing. Not just the writing of the story, but the way the game draws you into the tasks you need to perform. You find yourself in a steampunk world where everything is mysterious and strange, and the strangeness soon expands to the plot of this game, which gets more and more complicated as you move through it. This adventure game is highly addictive, so put your phone on “Do Not Disturb” and dive into it this summer.
ARK 2
Fantasy RPGs struggle to rival the reputation and gameplay of ARK 2. If you ever wanted to be Vin Diesel for a few days, this game lets you control his fantasy-based character as Santiago, a hero who has lots of important decisions to make. As you overcome obstacles with combat skill and strategy, ARK 2 will treat you to some of the best graphics you’ve ever seen.
Wrapping Up
Say goodbye to fresh air and sunshine this summer as you immerse yourself in these unbelievable games. Dedicate at least a few weeks to each one and take part in worlds that are fantastical, characters that seem real, and storylines that will reel you in.