If you’ve just spruced up your computers to get the maximum out of them, this list of best looking PC games is for you. They look to provide you with the most amazing visuals you can find in your games. If you have machines to handle their highest settings smoothly these titles can provide you with better visual experiences than even next-gen consoles can. Equipped with some truly amazing graphics they have been built to look stunning from the ground up. And that’s what makes these titles such eye-grabbers. So without wasting any more time on introductions, let’s have a look at our picks.
1 – Battlefield 4
Battlefield 4 is all about its crazy lighting. But not to forget it’s got some really detailed particle effects as well. At full settings, this game renders truly breathtaking draw distances and more refined shadow detailing than its PS4 and Xbox One versions. Its textures and other effects are on par with these next-gen editions though.
Battlefield 4 is a magnificent first-person shooter developed by DICE. It destructible environments add a whole new dimension to its single-player campaign and more importantly, its multiplayer component.
2 – Skyrim (with mods)
Bethesda’s near-perfect RPG from 2011 grabbed immense praises for its visuals back then, but what was certainly not known during that time was how unbelievably it will evolve into an even attractive visual experience thanks to community-created mods. Available officially through the Steam Workshop, these graphical modifications can turn Skyrim into a jaw-dropping game.
The image you’re seeing above comes from a Reddit user who claims to have installed 200 mods into Skyrim to achieve this result. Here’s a look at the whole gallery to give you an idea of how magnificent modded Skyrim looks.
3 – Metro: Last Light
With Metro 2033, the 4A Engine had proved that it could generate awesome graphics that rivaled those of every other top-tier game around. It was hence a no-brainer that its sequel, Metro: Last Light would impress in the same fashion and we weren’t disappointed. Buy this game for PC if you wish to experience what true high-quality video game visuals look like.
Its highly detailed character models, high-resolution textures, dark yet artfully lit environments and much more contribute towards making it a great looking and at the same time, scary first-person shooter.
4 – Titanfall
Respawn’s new mech-based FPS may be advertised as an Xbox One flagship game but that doesn’t stop it from being an incredibly startling PC experience.
It presents itself as a fluid game, rarely dropping frame-rates if you have the proper hardware setup. Unlike the Xbox One’s 792p resolution, Titanfall on PC can run at a solid 1080p and moreover, its makers are also set to introduce 4K support for compatible monitors soon.
5 – BioShock Infinite
Its art is what makes BioShock Infinite such a desirable offering. Everywhere you look in this brilliant game, you are greeted with breathtaking sights.
BioShock Infinite renders itself brilliantly on high-end PCs and its detailed textures make it a mouthwatering treat. This acclaimed first-person shooter from Irrational Games grabs an amazing story as well.
6 – Crysis 3
Crysis games have sort of been advocates of PC being the primary development platform rather than consoles. Crysis 3 which was released last year was built using its developer’s very own CryEngine 3 technology which helps it render its large-scale environments with utmost perfection.
Crysis 3 features highly impressive visuals and is a must have for those who like their PCs to be pushed till their maximum.
7- Arma 3
The magnificent open world, tactical shooter which Arma 3 is deserves a playthrough for witnessing its truly amazing visuals alone. Developed for PC by Bohemia Interactive, it is spread across environments as large as approximately 270 square kilometers. These sprawling terrains are made more beautiful by their photo-realistic graphics and water effects.
Its lighting is one more thing that makes Arma 3 the beautiful experience that it is. These fluid visuals are also accompanied by some incredible animations, thus increasing the game’s appeal furthermore.
8 – The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
One of the finest action-RPGs you can lay your hands on right now, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings tells the story of one of the last remaining witchers who is wrongly accused of killing the king. Its story is one of betrayals, romances, political discourses and a lot more. But what about its graphics you ask? They’re every bit as creamy as you’d like them to be.
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings features visuals that are highlighted by their stunning lighting effects. Its sturdy graphics turn it into a technical marvel and as fans we’re looking forward to its sequel The Witcher 3 more than any next-gen game at the moment .
9 – GTA IV (with mods)
PC players may have been made to wait forever for GTA V, but its predecessor sure as hell does delver awesome visuals with some mods applied. This game is turned into an almost photo-realistic depiction of itself when laced with the right modifications.
One among many Rockstar classics, it features incredibly detailed open world environments and the gameplay to match their level of excellence. Released for PC in 2008, this record-breaking game delivers whole-heartedly some of the finest gameplay pleasures ever owing to the high amount of freedom it grants you.
Conclusion:
Those are all the best looking PC games we have for you right now. If you think your upgraded machines will handle them run them at their full settings and witness their awesome visuals.