Just got my first entry level gaming pc! i have about 30 bucks to spend, what should i get for it?

I have all my hardware set up, including a new chair. MineCraft and baulders gate 3, terraria, and some freebies are my only games so far. I have a massive console and physical game collection that I love, so I’m really just looking for things that are definitively better on pc, only on pc, or software that I may not know about yet. Free software and game recommendations are always my favorite.

Really just posting here because I thought you would be the best people to find random recommendations from. Usually I would check reddit posts and all that, but I’m here now.

Thanks in advance!

Syldon,

Grim dawn.

Confuzzeled,

I finished elden ring and have now moved onto dark souls, you might not hate yourself as much as I do though.

GrindingGears,

Honestly, this close to Starfield, I’d just wait it out and save some more money for it. Make sure the reviews are good before purchasing, but I wouldn’t get into anything for the next couple weeks.

Lurker,

I appreciate the link! Checking it out now

Lurker,

Been a huge borderlands fan for years. Love love love it.

rbesfe,

Borderlands 2 game of the year edition frequently goes on sale for $8 or so, it’s totally fun to play single player but even better if you can get a friend or 2.

chemsed,

Here are my recommandations on what is better on PC because of the advantage of mouse and keyboard vs controller by genre:

Strategy: the first thing I wanted to do when I bought my PC is to play Age of Empire 2 and Starcraft 2 and they still are the top games of the genre. It’s night and day compared to their console games like Halo Wars. I recommend also the Civilisation series.

Simulators: Cities Skylines and Microsoft flight simulator are fun games and nothing looks like it on console.

MOBA: AFAIK, MOBAs like DOTA 2 and League of Legends only exist on PC because it’s unplayable on controller. I don’t like these kinds of games, but it’s still something that you won’t find on console.

FPS: A mouse let you have better control on your aim, but it’s less relevant in games with crossplay multiplayer where the aim assist on controller is strong like in Apex Legends and Halo Infinite. Recently, a lot of people enjoy Battlebit.

Awall,

Although Cities Skylines is the goat city builder it’s not the cheapest game in the world with all of the DLC which adds a huge amount to the game. I’d definitely wait it out with CS2 right on the horizon. If you can get the first game on a wicked sale it’s still worth it but CS2 is looking amazing!

hal_5700X, (edited )
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You can get Fallout 4 and Metro Franchise Bundle for $19.58 at GOG.

UncleBadTouch,
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ive been binging satisfactory the past few weeks.

circuitfarmer,
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I could potentially make some recommendations, but it would be much easier if I knew what kind of games you like to play.

Lurker,

I left that part out intentionally. I like a bit of everything. I’m also looking for any cool software or anything else really!

Venat0r,

Cool software:

  • blender
  • unreal engine 5 - even if only just to look at the pretty tech demos
  • krita or gimp - like photoshop but foss
  • Everything search - way faster for finding stuff than windows search
  • Greenshot - a good screenshot snipping tool
  • Wiztree - for when you run out of hdd space
quadropiss,

The Witcher 3 when it’s on sale (like 7$ for 120 hours of story content)

Lurker,

One of my favorite games. Loved it on ps4.

MangoPenguin,
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Warthunder for tanks and planes, World of Warships for the boats.

Might not be your thing, but both are free and have some fun gameplay.

Lurker,

I have heard of both, could for sure see myself trying them out.

HidingCat,

Warframe was mentioned, but another good game to try if you like MMOs (or want to try MMOs) is Guild Wars 2. It's F2P with B2P options.

Also, since you mentioned new chair, do set your station in line with ergonomic best practices.

Lurker,

My last chair was at an intense angel. My back is already feeling better. Gw2 is one of my all time favorite games. Bought it a but agyer it came out and reached the level cap. I tried to get back into it once but sort of “lost my spot”? I gave it an hour or so and never went back. I should jump back in sometime soon.

cyborganism,

If your graphics card is an RTX, get the game Control. It’s god damn amazing.

Lurker,

It’s a nvidia gtx something maybe? I’m not near it at the moment and don’t know anything about anything

dsmaster7173,

grabbing the valve complete pack when it goes on sale nets you a billion S tier games for like $5

Lurker,

That sounds like the kind of barging I’m all about. When’s it go on sale?

rivalary,

Probably during the Steam Autumn Sale that starts around November 21st.

Lurker,

Thank you!

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