6 Demanding Video Games To Push Your PC To Its Limits

Developers constantly push video game visuals to new frontiers with each new console generation. Only a few games are made with powerful computer builds in mind to cater to the masses. Learn more

While today’s consoles sport competitive specifications, they still can’t compete with a powerful PC. Even in modern titles, ultra settings and Ray Tracing are typically reserved for the most performant computers. Learn more

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (2023)

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Metro Exodus (2019)

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Crysis Remastered (2021)

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Alan Wake 2 (2023)

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Horizon Forbidden West (2022)

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ARK: Survival Ascended (2023)

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6 Demanding Video Games To Push Your PC To Its Limits

VIDEO GAMES

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (2023)

Frontiers of Pandora launched with an impressive PC port, a feat rarely achieved by other recent video games (we’re looking at you, Jedi: Survivor).

Metro Exodus (2019)

Crysis Remastered (2021)

Alan Wake 2 (2023)

Alan Wake 2 is no different with its photorealistic visuals and high-definition texture work.

Horizon Forbidden West (2022)

ARK: Survival Ascended (2023)

The recommended graphics card is an RTX 3080, which is more powerful than a PlayStation 5.

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