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The best Russian games range from cult PC classics like Space Rangers 2 and Heroes of Might and Magic V to global hits like Atomic Heart, Escape from Tarkov, Pathfinder and MiSide — here are 62 top video games from Russian developers on PC and consoles. Russian studios have been making world-class games in almost every genre for decades, and many of them found their biggest audiences abroad. This list covers story-heavy RPGs and tactics, art-house horror, cult visual novels, strategy games, simulators, online shooters and the classics that started it all. Almost everything here can be bought and played today, mostly on Steam, and for every game we explain what makes it special and who it is for.

This list brings together the best games like Atomic Heart, from BioShock-style immersive sims and Soviet-themed sci-fi shooters to retrofuturistic adventures and fast-paced shooters with supernatural powers, including several recent releases.

There's a massive library of great games that run happily on a weak, low-spec PC or laptop — enough to keep you busy for years, from evergreen classics to the freshest indie hits of 2024–2026. We've gathered 107 of the best games for low-end PCs and laptops here, all running on integrated Intel HD/AMD Vega graphics, 4–8 GB of RAM, and a dual-core processor — no discrete graphics card required. Among them are Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades 2, Slay the Spire 2, Balatro, R.E.P.O., Cuphead, and dozens of others. The games are split by genre — shooters, RPGs, strategy, survival, racing, and indie — and sorted from the newest releases to timeless classics, each with a description and system requirements. The list is updated and expanded regularly.

The best FPS games range from story-driven campaigns and genre classics to tactical and co-op shooters — here are 67 first-person shooters worth playing on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch. The best first-person shooters on PC and consoles deliver a sense of adrenaline, precision, and control, where every well-placed shot can decide the outcome of a fight. For this list, we have gathered the truly best FPS games — titles with compelling stories, cinematic action, deep co-op gameplay, and competitive multiplayer. Here you will find classic shooters, current online games, the best shooters for low-end PCs, and modern hits that every fan of gunplay should try.

At the same time, we are not chasing arbitrary numbers or filling out empty lists with a hundred entries: every game in this ranking of first-person shooters was selected for its specific mechanics, atmosphere, and player reception. Some people value story-driven shooters with memorable characters and a well-developed world; others prefer realistic military simulators, tactical online shooters, or fast-paced arena action. The list includes both the best first-person shooters on PC and recent shooters from 2024–2026 that are only beginning to build their audience. Throughout the article, we will also highlight games for low-end computers, co-op games, free online shooters, and unconventional indie action games, helping you quickly find the format that suits both your hardware and your mood.

Noir games are dark detective stories, neo-noir thrillers, and tales where crime, hopelessness, and tough moral choices matter more than action. As a genre, noir (from the French film noir, "black film") is still a rarity in video games — so we've gathered the best noir games of every stripe: from classic 1940s-style investigations and neon-soaked neo-noir to noir shooters and bleak supernatural mysteries. You'll find cult classics, recent releases, and indie gems here, all dripping with dark atmosphere, drama, and inevitable tragedy. Pick your poison.

Many virtual adventures allow gamers to influence the course of the story. Sometimes, however, writers put us in such difficult situations that we won’t forget them for years. In this article, we’ve gathered some of the toughest dilemmas that force players to make particularly hard choices.

It has been 11 years since Irrational Games, the studio responsible for developing the original BioShock and BioShock Infinite, shut down. From its ashes, a small team called Ghost Story Games was born — a group of just 15 people led by legendary game designer Ken Levine. Despite this lengthy period, Levine and Ghost Story Games have yet to release a single project. Only one game has been announced: Judas. Let’s discuss what it’s about and why development is taking so long.

Creating memorable locations is a true art. While not every developer has mastered it, the gaming industry has given us many outstanding levels over the years — ones that remain etched in memory thanks to their unique design or unparalleled atmosphere. We’ve gathered some of the most unforgettable locations in this article.