Best Games of 2023
2023 was one of the strongest years for games in a long time - a huge RPG built on tabletop rules won Game of the Year, giant space and wizarding worlds arrived, and indie games delivered one surprise after another. This list collects 1,074 PC games released in 2023, with the best rated ones first and the cheapest key prices we could find right now. Read the FAQ
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- Best Games of 2026
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1,074 results found
- Popular Games
- Hot New Game Deals
- Historical Low Game Deals
- AAA Games on Sale
- Cheap AAA Games Under $10
- 90%+ Off Game Deals
- Under $10
- Free-to-Play Games
- Critically Acclaimed Games
- Hidden Gems
- Best Games of 2026
- Best Games of 2025
- Co-op Games
- PC VR Games
- Roguelike Games
- Cozy Games
- Anime Games
- Story-Rich Games
- Xbox Game Pass Games
- Leaving Xbox Game Pass Soon
Frequently asked questions about Best Games of 2023
What are the best games of 2023?
Based on critic scores and popularity, the top games of 2023 are Street Fighter 6, Baldur's Gate 3, and Dave the Diver. Most 2023 games have had big discounts by now, so many are much cheaper than at launch.
What were the biggest releases of 2023?
Starfield took Bethesda to space, Hogwarts Legacy opened the doors of the wizarding school, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor continued Cal Kestis's story. Action fans got Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon and the dark fairy tale Lies of P, and Mortal Kombat 1 restarted the famous fighting series.
Which indie games stood out in 2023?
Sea of Stars brought back the feel of classic turn-based RPGs, Tchia let you explore a tropical archipelago by taking over animals and objects, and Pizza Tower became a cult hit with its wild, cartoon-style platforming.
What were the best shooters and horror games of 2023?
Remnant II is a tough co-op shooter for up to three players, Atomic Heart is a strange retro-futuristic Soviet adventure, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a fast boomer shooter, and RoboCop: Rogue City surprised fans of the movies. Horror fans got Amnesia: The Bunker - more in our Psychological Horror Games list.
Are 2023 games cheap now?
Many of them are. Big games from 2023 go on sale regularly - check Cheap AAA Games Under $10 for blockbusters at budget prices and Historical Low Game Deals for games at the lowest price we have ever tracked. Looking for newer games? See Best Games of 2024.
