Games for weak PCs: 20 interesting projects

What games can I play on a weak PC or laptop? There are a lot of good options. We looked at the hits of the past years and collected 20 interesting titles that were released after 2010 and are intended for those who do not have a powerful PC. Here you will find both classic games and relatively new projects that will diversify your gaming experience. Whether you like action, strategy, or role-playing games, this list has something for everyone. This selection is, of course, subjective and we couldn’t possibly have collected all the great games for weak PCs, so add your favorites in the comments.

Fortnite

Year of release: 2017 | Developer: Epic Games | Epic Games Store

Fortnite offers a variety of custom modes, but the game has become extremely popular due to the modes created by the developers themselves, primarily the Battle Royale mode. In 2018-2019, it turned into a cultural phenomenon, in March 2019, the number of players in this mode reached 250 million, and the mode itself received many awards from various prizes. Fortnite still remains in the top thanks to the endless flow of content. Epic Games releases new patches almost every month: it changes the arsenal, adds unique features, and creates collaborations with brands.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

  • video card — Intel HD 4000 (ПК); AMD Radeon Vega 8;
  • processor — Core i3-3225 3,3 GHz;
  • RAM — 8 GB;
  • OS — Windows 10 64-bit version 1703.

Rocket League

Year of release: 2015 | Developer: Psyonix | Steam

A dynamic football-style racing video game developed and published by Psyonix. The gameplay is similar to SARPBC and includes single-player and multiplayer (supports split-screen mode) modes, and it is possible to play over a local network, including multi-platform play. One of the most unusual games that combines football and car racing. To win, you need to score more goals before the time runs out while defending the goal. Playing Rocket League is never boring due to the various modes and match modifiers. For example, you can change the gravity or make the ball huge.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

  • video card —  NVIDIA GeForce 8800/ATI Radeon HD 2900 with 256 MB of storage;
  • processor — Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+;
  • RAM — 2 GB;
  • OS — Windows Vista/7/8.

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist

Year of release: 2013 | Developer: Ubisoft | Steam

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist is a third-person stealth action multi-platform game, the sixth installment of the Splinter Cell series. “Splinter Cell: Blacklist”. The protagonist of the game is a professional agent Sam Fisher, who becomes the head of a secret NSA unit to save the United States from the threat. The game has three passing styles in total: “ghost” (hidden passage with the ability to non-lethally neutralize enemies), “panther” (hidden passage with the elimination of enemies) and “assault” (direct collision). This game has become one of the best representatives of the genre and remains popular among players.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

  • video card — Nvidia GeForce 8800/ATI Radeon HD 4850 with 512 MB of storage;
  • processor — Intel Core 2 Duo 2,2 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+;
  • RAM — 2 GB;
  • OS — Windows XP/Vista/7/8.

Paladins

Year of release: 2018 | Developers: Hi-Rez Studios, Evil Mojo Games | Steam

Paladins is a team-based shooter in the Overwatch style with standard gameplay for the genre: a comic book style in which explosions and flashes from shots are made cartoonishly exaggerated, but at the same time balanced so as not to distract attention from the actual action. The game has a lot of heroes with superpowers to choose from. The action takes place in a sci-fi world called Realm or The Realm. There are elements of both fantasy and science fiction, including medieval soldiers who use long-range weapons such as shotguns and assault rifles instead of swords. There are 55 champions in the game, 6 of which are available from the very beginning for new players. The game also has different modes: siege, competition, onslaught, team battle to the death, and others.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

  • video card — Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT with 512 MB of storage;
  • processor — Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2,4 GHz; AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3600+;
  • RAM — 4 GB;
  • OS — Windows 7 64-bit.

Alan Wake

Year of release: 2012 | Developer: Remedy Entertainment | Steam, GOG

Alan Wake is a third-person psychological thriller, action, and shooter video game. The plot revolves around writer Alan Wake, who tries to solve the mystery of his wife Alice’s disappearance while facing a mystical force. The game’s structure resembles a mystery TV series, with its division into episodes, unexpected plot twists, and cliffhangers (a kind of ending to a story that doesn’t resolve the conflict). The game itself consists of six episodes, and after the finale of the main game, the storyline continues with two special episodes, The Signal and The Writer, which became available for download the same year. Alan Wake is considered to be one of the best game thrillers, so if you missed it at one time, you can give this game a chance now.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

  • video card — NVIDIA GeForce 8800/ATI Radeon HD 3850 with 512 MB of storage;
  • processor — Intel Core 2 Duo 2,2 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+;
  • RAM — 2 GB;
  • OS — Windows XP/Vista/7.

Sleeping Dogs

Year of release: 2012 | Developer: United Front Games | Steam

Sleeping Dogs is an Action-adventure video game. The game takes place in Hong Kong. The protagonist is a policeman “Wei Sheng” who is carrying out a covert operation to infiltrate the Triad, a secret criminal society. Here, racing is intertwined with action elements, creating the atmosphere of classic Asian action films. The detailed world of Hong Kong offers picturesque landscapes and unrivaled opportunities for adventure. The game allows you to acquire various skills for the main character and accumulate points for the triad and the police.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

  • video card — NVIDIA GeForce 8800/ATI Radeon HD 3870 with 512 MB of storage;
  • processor — Intel Core 2 Duo 2,4 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+;
  • RAM — 2 GB;
  • OS — Windows Vista/7.

Stardew Valley

Year of release: 2016 | Developer: ConcernedApe | Steam

Stardew Valley is an Indie Simulation and Role-playing Agriculture game developed by Eric “ConcernedApe” Baron and published by Chucklefish. Here, the player is given a character who is freed from the grind of an office job and travels to his grandfather’s old farm in a place called Stardew Valley to restore the family farm to life. The player manages his character’s time and energy levels while cleaning the grounds, planting and caring for plants, raising livestock, producing goods, mining in the mines, and social activities, including romantic adventures leading to marriage. The goal of the game is to increase income to expand the farm. The game has an open-ended ending that allows you to take on any activity.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

  • video card — GeForce 210; RADEON X600 with 256 MB of storage;
  • processor — Intel Pentium 4 1,8 GHz; AMD Athlon XP 1700+;
  • RAM — 1 GB;
  • OS — Windows XP 32-bit.

Undertale

Year of release: 2015 | Developer: Toby Fox | Steam

Undertale is a role-playing video game developed by Toby Fox. The plot centers on a little boy who accidentally falls underground and enters the Dungeon, a mysterious world inhabited by monsters. The player’s task is to return to the surface. To do this, you need to decide how to interact with monsters peacefully or aggressively. The game combines elements of a role-playing game and an action movie. The battles take place in separate mini-games where you can fight or dodge enemy attacks. The decisions made by the player during the game affect the further development of the plot.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

  • video card — GeForce 6800; Radeon X1650 Pro with 128 MB of storage;
  • processor — Intel Celeron T1600 1,66 GHz; AMD Sempron 2200+;
  • RAM — 2 GB;
  • OS — Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 або 10.

Bastion

Year of release: 2011 | Developer: Supergiant Games| Steam

Bastion is an Action/RPG video game developed by the American company Supergiant Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The game is set in a fictional world in which, shortly before the game begins, an unknown cataclysm hit most of the world. The game offers users a fast-paced combat system with various weapons and skills. Players have the opportunity to level up their character, explore levels, and interact with NPCs (non-player characters), revealing a deep storyline. The game has been recognized by critics and players alike. The music and narration were the most admired, and the team received many awards for them.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

  • video card — NVIDIA GeForce 7600/ATI Radeon X1600 with 256 MB of storage;
  • processor — Intel Core 2 Duo 1,8 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+;
  • RAM — 2 GB;
  • OS — Windows XP/Vista/7.

Hades

Year of release: 2020 | Developer: Supergiant Games | Steam

Hades is a video game of the roguelike and Action/RPG genres. The game’s plot is based on ancient Greek mythology: the protagonist Zagrei, the son of Hades, tries to escape from the underworld of the dead and reach Mount Olympus; on this way, he is helped by the Olympic gods, who send gifts to Zagrei. In each playthrough, the player must overcome a series of rooms with enemies and rewards; in case of death, Zagrei returns to the very beginning of the journey, although the player can spend the treasures collected during the passage to improve characteristics or unlock new weapons. The game has received exceptionally high critical acclaim; reviewers have praised the game’s addictive gameplay and high replayability, as well as its well-developed characters and world. Hades has also been a commercial success, with sales exceeding one million copies.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

  • video card — GeForce GT 720; Radeon R7 240 with 1 GB of storage;
  • processor — Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3 GHz; AMD Athlon II X3 455;
  • RAM — 4 GB;
  • OS — Windows 7 SP1.

Read more: 20 shooters for weak PCs

Hotline Miami

Year of release: 2012 | Developer: Dennaton Games | Steam

Hotline Miami is a top-down shooter video game. The game is set in Miami in 1989. The player controls an anti-hero who must complete tasks and fight enemies. This is a fast-paced 2D action game with a top-down view where the player must effectively destroy enemies with a wide arsenal. The gameplay requires quick reactions and strategic thinking. Another advantage of the game is its stylish neon visuals and catchy soundtrack. After its release, Hotline Miami received a lot of praise with high marks for the plot, theme, music, and gameplay. Since then, it has been considered one of the best games of all time, and the huge influence of this video game and its cult status are recognized.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

  • video card — GeForce 210 with 32 MB of storage;
  • processor — Intel Pentium 4 1,60 GHz; AMD Athlon 64 2800+;
  • RAM — 512 MB;
  • OS — Windows XP.

Celeste

Year of release: 2018 | Developer: Maddy Makes Games| Steam

Celeste is a platforming video game developed by indie studio Maddy Makes Games. The player controls a character named Madeline, who tries to climb Mount Celeste while battling her inner demons. This game will require high concentration and precision of movements. It will also offer a huge number of challenging levels with exciting puzzles. Celeste has achieved recognition from game critics and was recognized as one of the best games of 2018. The game was praised for its gameplay, level design, soundtrack, emotional story, and the personality of the main character. Critics also appreciated the fact that the game is suitable for both casual and hardcore players who want to complete Celeste as a speedrunner or get all the achievements in the game.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

  • video card — Intel HD 4000 with 64 MB of storage;
  • processor — Intel Core i3 M380;
  • RAM — 2 GB;
  • OS — Windows 7+.

Mad Max

Year of release: 2015 | Developer: Avalanche Studios | Steam, GOG

Mad Max is a third-person video game, a mix of open-world and action-adventure genres. The project is based on the dystopian Mad Max series by George Miller and Byron Kennedy. The action takes place in a post-apocalyptic desert world. The majority of the plot takes place in less direct contact battles to capture or destroy enemy bases with resources, and more in car duels on the highways. There are also some minor strategic role-playing elements. Ground hand-to-hand battles are not very complex, but they are quite dynamic and effective, sometimes resembling a slasher. Reviewers note the impressive atmosphere of the wasteland, exciting car battles, and graphics.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

  • video card — NNVIDIA GeForce GTX 660/AMD Radeon HD 7870 with 2 GB of storage;
  • processor — Intel Core i5 3,2 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 @ 3.4 GHz;
  • RAM — 6 GB;
  • OS — Windows Vista/7/8 x64.

Minecraft

Year of release: 2011 | Developer: Mojang Studios | Сайт гри: minecraft.net

Minecraft is an open-world sandbox video game with a first- or third-person perspective. The game launched a series of the same name, all of which are characterized by a minimalist cubic design. Minecraft is one of the games with the widest audience and is recognized as the best-selling video game in history. It has five game modes: creativity, survival, adventure, hardcore, and observer. Players explore a blocky, procedurally generated three-dimensional world with virtually infinite terrain and can discover and mine raw materials, create tools and items, and build structures.

Depending on the chosen game mode, players can fight enemy mobs, cooperate or compete with other players in the same world. In Minecraft, everyone can create their own world, limited only by imagination, size, and shape. The game’s community offers a lot of user-generated content: mods, servers, skins, texture packs, and custom maps that provide new game mechanics and features.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

  • video card — Intel HD 4000; Radeon R5 220; GeForce2 MX/MX 400; RADEON 7000 / RADEON VE Family with 512 MB of storage;
  • processor — Intel Core i3-3210 3,2 GHz; AMD A8-7600 APU;
  • RAM — 1 GB;
  • OS — Windows XP.

Valorant

Year of release: 2020 | Developer: Riot Games | Game website: playvalorant.com

Valorant is a free-to-play first-person intellectual shooter in which 10 people are divided into two teams. The match consists of 25 rounds, and it is enough to win 13 to win. Unlike Counter-Strike, you have to play as characters with different abilities: shooting from futuristic guns is effectively combined with drones and walls of fire.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

  • video card — Intel HD 3000; GeForce 6800 GT with 1 GB of storage;
  • processor — Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3 GHz; AMD Phenom 8750 Triple-Core;
  • RAM — 4 GB;
  • OS — Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit versions).

Dota 2

Year of release: 2013 | Developer: Valve | Steam

Dota 2 is a team-based online MOBA game – a real-time strategy game where a player controls only one character as part of one of two opposing teams. The gameplay is built around the struggle of two teams of five heroes, each controlled by one of the players. Each team has its own camp: the Dark Side (The Dire) is located in the upper right corner of the map, and the Light Side (The Radiant) is located in the lower left corner.

The game is played in separate games, and none of the previous games affect the future ones. To participate in a game, a player must start searching for an available game. When a certain server has 10 players of approximately the same skill level, the party starts. Dota 2 is considered to be the deepest real-time multiplayer strategy game ever made, where new strategies or tactics can always be explored. The game is currently one of the most popular on Steam.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

  • video card — NVIDIA GeForce 6600/ATI Radeon X800 with 128 MB of storage;
  • processor — Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 3200+;
  • RAM — 1 GB;
  • OS — Windows XP/Vista/7.

Neverwinter

Year of release: 2013 | Developer: Cryptic Studios | Steam

Neverwinter is a multiplayer role-playing video game that operates on the free-to-play model (games that provide players with free access to a significant part of their content). The game is set in the city of Neverwinter from the Dungeons & Dragons series. It takes place in the Dragonbone Valley, where players track the mysterious cult of the Dragon. One of the key features of Neverwinter is The Foundry, an editor that allows users to create a wide variety of content: from missions within the existing game world to new isolated worlds.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

  • ideo card — NVIDIA GeForce 6800 XT/ATI Radeon X800 GT with 256 MB of storage;
  • processor — Windows Core 2 Duo E4400 2 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4000+;
  • RAM — 1 GB;
  • OS — Windows XP/Vista.

Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition

Year of release: 2017 | Developers: People Can Fly, Epic Games | Steam

Bulletstorm is a first-person hurricane shooter video game published by Electronic Arts. The game was originally released in 2011, but was then re-released as Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition in 2017. The game is set in the 26th century and tells the story of space pirate Grayson Hunt, formerly a special forces officer. Faced with his dishonest ex-commander, he finds himself on the dangerous planet Stygia, from where he tries to escape with his comrades and take revenge. The re-release fixes the bugs of the original game and includes the Gun Sonata and Blood Symphony expansion packs with additional maps for multiplayer. According to reviewers, the updated version of 2017 looks better than the original and is not demanding on hardware.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

  • video card — Radeon HD 6850;
  • processor — AMD A8-3850;
  • RAM — 4 GB;
  • OS — Windows 7/8/8.1/10 x64.

Stumble Guys

Year of release: 2021 | Developers: Kitka Games | Steam

Stumble Guys is a battle royale game. It has been downloaded about 200 million times. This game is very similar to Fall Guys. The rules are the same: you have to get to the end of the location full of traps and obstacles before everyone else. In the fight for first place, all means are good, so you can safely beat your enemies with anything that catches your eye. Moreover, each character has its own unique features. The difference between Stumble Guys is that 32 players compete with each other in the game, while in Fall Guys the number of players is 40. From the first round, 16 players advance to the second round, and from the second round, 8 players advance. And the player who wins the final in the last round wins the game.

Мінімальні системні вимоги для гри:

  • video card — AMD Radeon HD 7750 | NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260;
  • processor — Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 | AMD Phenom II X4 965;
  • RAM — 4 GB;
  • OS — Windows 10, 64-bit.

Hearthstone

Year of release: 2014 | Developers: Blizzard Entertainment | Battle.net

Hearthstone is a collectible online card game based on the Warcraft universe, distributed on the free-to-play model (games that provide players with free access to a significant part of their content). The leading game designers were Eric Dodds and Ben Broad. The main goal of a player in Hearthstone is to build their own card collection, which is replenished by purchasing card packs or receiving them as a reward.

In battles, the player fights against the opponent, his task is to reduce the health of the hero representing the opponent to zero. At the beginning of the battle, each of the heroes has 30 health points and a deck of 30 cards. Players take turns. This game is one of the most popular card games. There are many classes to choose from and a giant catalog of cards with properties: creatures, magic, weakening, traps. Due to the variety of modes and unhurried gameplay, Hearthstone is able to captivate for a very long time.

Minimum system requirements for the game:

Більше коментарів!
Догори