Over the years, Steam has reigned supreme as the undisputed distributor of video games on PC. While several other companies have made their own attempts to break into the market, few have managed to achieve anywhere near the levels of Valve's digital distribution service.
In 2018, Epic Games launched the Epic Games Store. While lacking some of the features of other services, it has achieved some level of popularity based on the weekly release of free games as well as a catalog of popular and well-rated exclusives.
10 Watch Dogs: Legion Pits Players Against The System
The third installment of Ubisoft's Watch Dogs series, Watch Dogs: Legion is a departure from the first two games' focus on one main protagonist, allowing the player to recruit multiple hackers and use them to accomplish the goals of the hacker organization DedSec.
While the game received mixed reviews, the introduction of new elements such as permadeath for recruits did add a level of innovation to the game, and exploring the city of London through the eyes of an anarchist hacker does make for some enjoyable gameplay.
9 Immortals Fenyx Rising Is Zelda For Greek Mythology Fans
Immortals Fenyx Rising is an action-adventure game based on Greek mythology, featuring the titular hero Fenyx in her quest to rescue her brother. Players explore an open world full of creatures such as cyclops and minotaurs, as well as appearances from the gods such as Zeus and Ares.
While much of the gameplay will be familiar to players of games such as Breath of the Wild or Genshin Impact, the game received positive reviews for its humor, combat, and interesting setting for players to explore.
8 Alan Wake Remastered Brings Back A Horror Classic
Originally released in 2010, Alan Wake is a psychological thriller and horror game heavily inspired by the works of Stephen King. It was praised for its chilling aesthetics and compelling storyline and is often considered a classic within the horror game genre.
Developer Remedy released a remastered version in 2021, with remade assets and cutscenes, while still using the engine from the original version. At The Game Awards in 2021, Remedy announced the sequel to the first game, Alan Wake II, set to release in 2023.
7 Magic: The Gathering Arena Makes The Card Game Even More Accessible
Based on the immensely popular card game, Magic: The Gathering Arena is meant to be an upgraded and more accessible version of the original online game. The game is available for free on the Epic Games Store.
The plays out much the same way as the original card game does, with players building a deck of spells, creatures, and artifacts, using mana to summon them to do battle with other players. The game also features in many eSports competitions.
6 Kena: Bridge of Spirits Is Exciting And Full Of Heart
Developed as the debut game by Ember Lab, a studio known for its work in animation and commercials, Kena: Bridge of Spirits was released to positive reviews, with critics praising its art in particular, which is reminiscent of the work of studios such as Pixar and DreamWorks.
The gameplay features an action-adventure style where the player takes on the role of Kena, a spirit guide trying to reach a sacred mountain shrine while helping lost and corrupted spirits along the way. The strange and helpful creatures called the Rot play a large role in the game, and the poignant and touching story told through the cutscenes is sure to pull at the heartstrings of anyone who plays it.
5 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Brings Players Back To The Viking Age
The Assassin's Creed franchise has been a flagship series for Ubisoft ever since the release of the first game. The latest game, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, takes players back to the Viking Age when raiders and settlers from Scandinavia ventured across the seas to the shores of the British Isles.
The gameplay follows much the same formula as previous entries into the franchise, with players taking on the role of the Viking warrior Eivor, whose story takes them from the fjords of Norway to England and beyond, including DLC that features locales in Ireland as well as the famous Siege of Paris in 886.
4 Hitman 3 Gives Agent 47 One More Job
The third and final Hitman game released in the World of Assassination trilogy, Hitman 3 was a massive success for the franchise, far outpacing sales from its predecessors and receiving nearly universal acclaim from fans and critics alike.
Hitman 3 puts players once again in the shoes of Agent 47 and follows the events of the second game in the trilogy where the titular hitman and his handler went rogue to enact their revenge against a cabal of powerful corporate executives. Much like the previous games, players must perform numerous assassinations with the unique stealth-based system the franchise is known for.
3 Kingdom Hearts Is A Series Beloved By Many
Square Enix's beloved Kingdom Hearts series has been consistently well received by critics and fans alike, featuring both an original universe and characters from various Disney, Pixar, and other Square Enix franchises.
Originally released on PlayStation consoles, several of the games were made available for PC on the Epic Games Store, including remastered versions of many of the games such as Kingdom Hearts II, often considered one of the best games in the series.
2 Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Was One Of The Most Anticipated Games Ever
One of the most anticipated games of all time, the remake of the immensely popular Final Fantasy VII was eagerly awaited by fans ever since it was announced in 2015. While part one was originally released for the PlayStation 4 in 2020, an enhanced version was released the next year for PlayStation 5, as well as a PC port available from the Epic Games Store.
While the port was criticized for some performance issues, the game as a whole was incredibly well received by fans, not only for the excellent combat system but the narrative as well, featuring new details and elements not seen in the original game.
1 Fortnite Has Become A Cultural Phenomenon
Quite possibly one of the best-recognized titles from Epic Games and in gaming in general, Fortnite has been a phenomenon almost since its release, garnering over 125 million players in the first year of its debut.
Unlike some other battle royale games, Fortnite features some unique elements - in particular, the construction aspect for which the game is best known. Several new game modes have been released since its inception as well, including a tower defense mode as well as a sandbox mode in addition to the classic Battle Royale.