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The soulslike genre owes its existence to Demon's Souls, released by FromSoftware in 2009. A PlayStation exclusive, it first earned a cult following among hardcore players in its homeland of Japan. From its core mechanics, FromSoftware's lead designer Hidetaka Miyazaki built a new game — Dark Souls — which launched a series that became iconic the world over. Soon the "soulslikes" started arriving: games that copy the Dark Souls formula of success. An entire genre was born, built on the hallmarks of Dark Souls — punishing difficulty, "bonfires" (checkpoints for saving and leveling up), enemies that respawn on a location once you die, collecting experience ("souls"), stamina management in combat, fragmentary storytelling, and — most importantly — gruelling boss fights that force you to learn every move set.

Even if your computer or laptop can't handle the latest demanding games, that's no reason to give up gaming. In this selection, we've compiled the best games for low-end PCs and laptops that will run on systems with integrated Intel HD/AMD Vega graphics, 4-8 GB of RAM, and a dual-core processor. Here you'll find tried-and-true classics and modern hits across all genres — shooters, RPGs, strategy games, survival games, and sandboxes — with detailed descriptions, system requirements, and purchase links. This list is updated regularly.

The most optimized PC games: a selection of hits that run great even on weak and mid-range hardware — with graphics settings for maximum FPS. Good optimization isn't just a post-release patch or an upscaler slapped on top of a messy render. It's the result of working with the engine: when a game runs equally smoothly on a top-end RTX 5090 and a modest three-year-old GTX 1660 Super. Only such projects made it into this list.

If you are tired of overly forgiving games where it is almost impossible to fail, this article is for you. We have put together some of the hardest games across different genres — from soulslikes and hardcore action titles to punishing survival games, roguelikes, platformers, tactical strategies, and puzzle games that truly test your reflexes, patience, attentiveness, and ability to stay calm under pressure.

Games about Vikings and Norse mythology are consistently in high demand. This is hardly surprising, as the captivating atmosphere of cold fjords, raw brutality, and the profound connection between man and nature never fails to impress. Furthermore, one must not overlook the rich pantheon of gods who, according to ancient legends and tales, constantly intervened in the destinies of mortals. We have decided to compile a TOP 15 list of excellent Viking games and myths that will be worth playing in 2026. And yes, let us clarify right away: The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim will not be featured here. Because one should not confuse Vikings with fictional northerners.

April 15 is a funny holiday — Bald Men's Day. In honor of this event, we decided to remember the most colorful video game heroes who have no hair or a noticeable bald spot on their heads.

A compelling story is a priority for many gamers. If the narrative is engaging, a significant number of players are willing to endure dull gameplay, technical issues, or mediocre graphics. However, some games excel in storytelling without requiring any compromises. This article highlights such projects — top-quality games that are outstanding in every aspect, but most notably in their narratives.

After the release of update 2.1 and the Phantom Liberty expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, many players decided to return to CD Projekt RED's latest project. You can make it even better with user modifications. We have collected the most interesting ones in this article.