Group test: what's the best PC game?

5. Star Ruler

• Reviewed on: 13 December 11
• RRP: £16 inc. VAT
• Rating:

The demo of Star Ruler is missing some ship components, limits ship size, and has no multiplayer support, but provides more than enough to determine if you'd enjoy the full game. At £16.55, it's bargain priced, and it is being constantly and actively updated with new features and improvements.

4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

• Reviewed on: 8 November 11
• RRP: £33 (PC), £35 (console)
• Rating:

Activision manages the tricky feat of offering more of the same for the fans and some shiny new features for the non-fans.

 

3. Minecraft

• Reviewed on: 2 December 11
• RRP: £16.95
• Rating:

Why the infinite indie Lego chest is one of the best games of the year, three years after it first came out

2. Dear Esther

• Reviewed on: 18 February 12
• RRP: £6.99
• Rating:

A lavish first-person game that swaps out violence for introspection and scenic walks.

1. Trine 2

• Reviewed on: 9 December 11
• RRP: £11.99
• Rating:

Tripping the light fantastic in this ingenious, incredibly good-natured puzzle-platformer.