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Hello everyone

I recently upgraded my PC and I'm excited to explore new games that can take advantage of my improved hardware. Previously, my old PC was limited, and I had to be selective about the games I played. I also have a Steam Deck, but I'm looking for offline single-player experiences on my PC.

I'm looking for games that offer an unforgettable experience and high replay value. I enjoy open-world games that give me the freedom to explore, similar to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. I know it's not a PC game, but it gives you an idea of my playstyle.

Here are some games I've enjoyed in the past:

ā€¢ The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - My favorite game, I love the freedom to explore without being bound to quests.

ā€¢ Far Cry 3 - Great open-world experience that didn't get boring.

ā€¢ NieR: Automata - Engaging story, but it got a bit repetitive.

ā€¢ Scarlet Nexus - Great story, high replay value, and a beautiful world, although it can be repetitive.

ā€¢ ULTRAKILL - Challenging and high replay value.

ā€¢ Portal 2 - High replay value.

ā€¢ Portal 1 - Enjoyed it, but didn't love it.

ā€¢ Subnautica - Absolutely loved it.

ā€¢ The Witcher 3 - Didn't enjoy it, but I'm giving it another try soon.

ā€¢ Doom Eternal - Liked it.

ā€¢ Horizon Zero Dawn - It's an average game, with a mid-story and a beautiful world.

For me, a good story is often the top priority, but I also enjoy games like Breath of the Wild where I can relax and play without thinking too hard.

If you're curious about my specs, here they are:

New PC:

ā€¢ CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-Core

ā€¢ GPU: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

ā€¢ RAM: 64GB DDR5 Memory

Old PC: ā€¢ GPU: AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB

ā€¢ CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K @ 3.50GHz

ā€¢ RAM: 4GB DDR3 Memory

I'd appreciate any game recommendations that fit my preferences.

Edit: Thanks already for the recommendations, I might also add, that I love the Halo games. Except the newer ones.

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Prey looks great, and I think I will like it very much. Judging from the Steam review's it's very versatile which I like.

Watch Dogs 2 Also looks very cool. The story peek from the Trailers looks like it matches with my overall interests. The trailer really hooked me, but I'm still looking through other suggestions, thanks.

I have bought Cyberpunk right after Release, but then after watching some reviews, it just waited in my Drawer (physical copy). Because of that mishap from CD Projekt Red, Iā€™m a little hesitant on that. I know that the patch is out, but I somehow not ready to play it yet.

Control seems promising, but I feel like the story is Whack. Guessing by the name, it seems like I can control everything, so that has some appeal.

Alan Wake 2 seems interesting, but not as compelling as Prey or Watch Dogs 2.