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Top PC Download Games

Nowadays, downloading PC games has become a norm for many players. Gone are the days when long lines would form in front of video games store when the newest installment of Tekken or Final Fantasy was released.

Now, players can - within a few clicks - get their favorite titles directly on their computer, without moving away from the screen. And thanks to the variety of titles available for download and the multitude of storefronts that offer them. Let's take a more in-depth look at downloadable games and see why they are so popular right now.

Better than retail?

Indeed a very controversial take is that downloading video games is a better option for players than buying them in boxes. No matter how many people you ask, the opinions on that matter will be divided. Some will say that downloadable games are the way and the future of selling these titles lies online. Others will claim that nothing will replace boxed games.

Wherever you stand on the scale, it's clear that download vs. retail is still a highly divisive topic. But even the most hardheaded opponents of downloading must agree that there are some plusses to that solution.

Instant access and exclusive titles

It used to be that downloading the full version of a game would take forever. Now, thanks to better internet connections available to the masses, you can gain access to a video game within minutes. No more waiting in a line or counting minutes for the title to fully download. Some games even allow the player to play them as they download. That's only one of the perks of PC games.

Another positive aspect of downloading is access to exclusive titles, especially the niche indie games. Many developers lack funds for a full-blown release sow they decide to drop their title online to reach a wider audience. That practice allows the player to experience titles that would definitely become lost on the shelves full of AAA titles.

Examples of the best video games

  • Desperados 3 - a continuation of the classic stealth-strategy game set in the Wild West
  • The Elder Scrolls Online - explore the MMO variant of The Elder Scrolls open world
  • Fortnite - play with or against other players in this F2P action title
  • Minecraft - build magnificent constructions and explore the sandbox world
  • Hades - fight your way out of the Underworld in this cleverly written roguelike indie game
  • Among Us - discover the imposter among your crew and don't let them sabotage your ship
  • World of Warcraft - enter the classic setting of Azeroth with brand new hack and slash mechanics
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator - discover the joys of air travels, flying across a carefully recreated globe

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Who needs retail when you have Internet access and gigabytes of storage to spare?