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Most Graphically Demanding PC Games: By no means has there been a better time to be a PC gamer. So that you built yourself a brand new gaming rig, slotted your brand-new graphics card into the PCIe slot, sealed up the case, and heard all of it POST—congrats! Now it’s time to throw games at your brand new build till it breaks, then cry while you noticed when you’d spent just 200 dollars more, you can’t run the game in 4K instead of 1080p!
If you want to punish your PC’s graphics card, pick up a copy of any of the games from The superb PC Games listing? Right now, here we are giving a list of the Most Graphically Demanding PC Games That Will Test Your Graphics Card.
Our listing of the Most Graphically Demanding PC Games is highly recommended for their gameplay and graphical experience.
Most Graphically Demanding PC Games List
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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Assassin’s Creed has a long history of one of the finest series in modern gaming, and Odyssey is no different. Ubisoft has taken his flagship franchise to new heights with this Grecian AC episode. The lighting is vivid, and the textures are bright, the drawing distances explain all of ancient Greece in front of you – there is a visual extravagance for Odyssey that few, if any, of Ubisoft’s other games can match. While AC Unity still holds the crown for exceptional performance in the crowd density and depth of the world, Odyssey takes most other visual aspects of today’s gaming technology as far as they can go.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey - PlayStation 4 Gold Steelbook Edition
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Features
- EARLY ACCESS + SEASON PASS + STEELBOOK Get game three days early, all story content with the Season Pass, and steelbook
- LEGENDARY SPARTAN HERO Embark on your journey from outcast to legendary Spartan hero
- ANCIENT GREECE AWAITS Explore an entire country full of unexpected encounters in untamed environments and bustling ancient cities
- CHOOSE YOUR PATH Your choices shape the world around you; Play in a living world that constantly reacts to your every decision
- EPIC BATTLES Engage in massive clashes on land and sea; Charge into 300 soldier battles or cleave through enemy ships; Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Content Description: Blood and gore, intense violence, sexual themes, strong language
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
If you want to play a game that has every imaginable graphic gimmick under the hood, try Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Its amazing textures are just the tip of the iceberg. This game has volumetric fog and particle effect tricks that distort light, improved water reflections, advanced anti-aliasing techniques. Environment reactive foliage, and so many other high-end graphics tricks that it would be hard not to call Shadow of the Tomb Raider as one of the most graphically demanding PC games in existence. And if you can afford an Nvidia’s graphics card that goes that extra bit, then this game is built with RTX-exclusive real-time raytracing memory, for those who want the cutting edge of technological innovation.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Limited Steelbook Edition) - PlayStation 4
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Features
- Limited Steelbook Edition includes a Steelbook and three art cards – while supplies last
- Survive and Thrive In the Deadliest Place on Earth: Master an unforgiving jungle setting in order to survive. Explore underwater environments filled with crevasses and deep tunnel systems
- Become One With the Jungle: Outgunned and outnumbered, Lara must use the jungle to her advantage. Strike suddenly and disappear like a jaguar, use mud as camouflage, and instill fear in enemies to sow chaos
- Discover Dark and Brutal Tombs: Tombs are more terrifying than ever before, requiring advanced traversal techniques to reach them, and once inside they are filled with deadly puzzles
- Uncover Living History: Discover a hidden city and explore the biggest hub space ever found in a Tomb Raider game;Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Content Description: Blood and gore, intense violence, strong language
Battlefield V
As with previous Battlefield titles, Battlefield V is not a very demanding game. But even if you run at the minimum specification, it still looks stunning. This is doubly true for the game at its maximum settings, where it looks stunning. The picturesque WW2 environments are all fully real, full of detail, and more realistic than ever, all thanks to the current version of EA DICE’s Frostbite engine. What’s more, the game supports real-time raytracing with RTX compatible maps, just in case you own one of Nvidia’s newest and greatest.
Battlefield V Deluxe Edition (PS4)
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Features
- World War 2 as You've Never Seen It Before - Take the fight to unexpected but crucial moments of the war, as Battlefield goes back to where it all began
- 64-Player Multiplayer in the Chaos of All-Out War - Lead your Company to victory in all-out multiplayer with new experiences like the massive Grand Operations mode. Take on classic modes like Conquest or squad up with friends in the cooperative Combined Arms
- The Most Physical Battlefield Yet - Maneuver through the battlefield using a new soldier move set, fortifications, and mobile tools of destruction
- Play Untold War Stories - Witness human drama set against global combat in the single player War Stories. Ski down Norwegian mountains as you battle for control of nuclear weapon supply lines, join the frontline with the French colonial troops, or go behind enemy lines in North Africa with a band of misfits sent to create mayhem
- Tides of War - Embark on a journey where new content drops continuously transport you and your Company to a huge variety of key WW2 locations, where new battlefields and gear await
Forza Horizon 4
Although technically it’s no bigger leaps forward than Forza Motorsport 7, Forza Horizon 4 enhances the overall beauty of the Forza franchise. By taking the cars off the race track and driving on the UK’s roads and open fields, Forza gains a whole new dimension of environmental beauty. All the graphic effects of Motorsport 7 are here, with the added benefit of colorful plains, lush forests, snow-capped mountain peaks, and so many other biomes that all add an earthy richness to the franchise’s already top-notch weather effects and visuals. Just make sure your PC has quality specifications so you can get the most out of Horizon 4.
Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition – Xbox One
Features
- The Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition bundle includes:* Forza Horizon 4 game disc, early access, allowing you to play four days early beginning September 28th, Forza Horizon 4 Car Pass, VIP Membership, Day One Car Pack, and two game expansions when they become available.
- SEASONS CHANGE EVERYTHING. For the first time in the racing and driving genre, experience dynamic seasons in a shared open-world. Explore beautiful scenery, collect over 450 cars, and become a Horizon Superstar in historic Britain. (Some cars provided by online update.
- Britain Like You’ve Never Seen it. Discover lakes, valleys, castles, and breathtaking scenery all in spectacular native 4K and HDR on Xbox One X and Windows 10.
- Master Driving in All Seasons. Explore a changing world through dry, wet, muddy, snowy, and icy conditions.
- New Content Every Week. Every week, a new season change brings new themed content, gameplay, challenges, and rewards.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Thanks to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s several graphics options, this game can run as easy as you like – though, the further you run the game, the uglier it gets (of course). Should you choose to enhance the settings of The Witcher 3, be ready to support those graphic ambitions with a powerful game installation. The game’s recommended specs are solid as they are, and they don’t even count for extra features like 4K, HBAO+, and most premium features ever conceived: Nvidia HairWorks. If you want your Witcher beasts to be extra fuzzy and Geralt’s flat-colored hair to flow dynamically into the wind, then you want to turn on HairWorks. However, that feature is the bane of PC hardware (something even Nvidia admits), so get ready to test your gaming rig to the limit in pursuit of a good performance.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Prima Official Game Guide
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Features
Part Number | 9780804161596 |
Is Adult Product | |
Release Date | 2015-05-19T00:00:01Z |
Edition | Pap/Psc |
Language | English |
Number Of Pages | 496 |
Publication Date | 2015-05-19T00:00:01Z |
Crysis 3
No other series than Crysis has become notorious for being technically future-proof. And while all this started with Crysis 1, it didn’t stop there. Each version of this game continued to raise the ante to Crysis 3, which remains to this day as one of the most graphic game in the series, and perhaps the best. Although it is relatively easy to run at minimal and recommended settings, if you try to get Crysis 3 running with a playable frame rate at 4K with each setting maxed out, you better have a high-end Nvidia’s GTX graphics card.
Crysis 3 /PS3
Features
Part Number | 50309301096 |
Model | P3REFPELE10962 |
Language | English |
Grand Theft Auto V
While Grand Theft Auto V isn’t that difficult for the standard settings, the game can become quite demanding if you set it to its absolute highest graphics settings and go for the extras (4K textures, high population density, maximum distance scale, etc.). And of course, let’s not forget that GTA V on the PC is the main attraction: the mods. If you want compute-intensive mods that turn the cartoon-like basic game into a near-photoreal interactive action movie, you’ll need the processing power from the wazoo, potentially more than any other game on this list. Before tinkering with your copy of GTA V, remember that Rockstar is very sensitive to modding and may prohibit you from playing GTA Online if you’re playing with any part of the game.
PlayStation 4 Black Friday Bundle - Grand Theft Auto V and The Last of Us Remastered
Features
- Bundle includes: black PlayStation 4 System 500 GB, black DualShock 4 Wireless Controller, AC Power Cord, HDMI Cable, Mono Headset, USB 2.0 Cable, Grand Theft Auto V and a The Last of Us: Remastered download voucher
- Grand Theft Auto V for the PlayStation 4 system features across the board graphical and technical enhancements for a deeper, more vibrant world
- Transfer your existing Grand Theft Auto Online characters and progress, from PS3 or Xbox 360 to the PlayStation 4 version
- Returning players to Grand Theft Auto V get exclusive vehicles, weapons, collectibles and more
- Explore the beautiful, decimated world of The Last of Us Remastered, fully realized with the power of the PlayStation 4 system
Metro: Last Light Redux
While this game may not be the most beautiful thing ever when it comes to basic textures, Metro: Last Light Redux enhances the visual experience by adding so many effects to the mix that one can’t help but be impressed. It uses some for the Best shaders and lighting technology to hit gaming ever, as well as neat immersion boosters like fog, frost, and even condensation, the latter of which forms on your mask as you move through the world of the game. That kind of technical ingenuity appeals to the already wonderful experience. This game’s minimal and recommended specs are light, but you can go far with it if your rig has more power.
Metro Redux - Xbox One
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Features
- Immerse yourself in the Moscow Metro - witness one of the most atmospheric worlds in gaming brought to life with stunning next-gen visuals at 60FPS
- Brave the horrors of the Russian apocalypse - equip your gasmask and an arsenal of hand-made weaponry as you face the threat of deadly mutants, human foes, and the terrifying environment itself
- Rebuilt and Remastered for next gen - with all previous DLC content included, new modes and features, and many gameplay improvements, this is the definitive version of the critically acclaimed series that fans and newcomers alike will enjoy
- Two campaigns, and all DLC included - Metro Redux includes two complete campaigns that combine to create one epic adventure. With 10 hours of bonus content, that means 30+ hours of solo FPS gameplay just on one play-through
- Two unique Play Styles : 'Spartan' and 'Survival' - approach the campaign as a slow burn Survival Horror , or tackle it with the combat skills of a Spartan Ranger in these two unique modes
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided has moments when it shines bright as the most beautiful game on this list. If you overlook some good-looking AI characters, the lifeless framework of the game offers a level of detail that is practically new to the industry, with each texture featuring some of the crispiest art in the entire medium. Add to that the overwhelming amount of visual accents, such as atmospheric fog, volumetric smoke, and even fabric physics, and Deus Ex: MD is as eye-catching as a modern AAA game can be. With that said, you need some powerful hardware to make Adam Jensen’s hair and coat flow in the smoke-laden wind on ultra settings if you want the full experience.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - Collector's Edition - Xbox One
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Features
- Xbox One edition. CE includes Day 1 Edition Game with: Classic, Enforcer and Intruder In-Game DLC Packs, Digital Novella, Digital Comic Book, Extra in-game mission, Digital Artbook and Digital OST Sampler plus 9" Adam Jensen Figurine, 48 pg Titan Art Book and LE Steel book
- IN THE NEAR FUTURE, MANKIND STANDS DIVIDED - Explore diverse locations and discover a near future where humanity's fate, amid the oppression of the mechanically augmented, hangs in the balance
- HUMAN 2.0 - Become the ultimate augmented covert agent as you choose from a vast array of weapons and augmentations, customizing them to your desired specifications
- BREACH – innovative live game mode included for free; Offers an arcade approach providing a connected puzzle shooter experience; Rewards earned allow you to face the increasing difficulty of the game
Assassin’s Creed Unity
To this day, no Assassin’s Creed game has come as close to photorealism as Assassin’s Creed Unity, a game that, when played, looks jaw-droppingly beautiful. Although the lack of proper optimization was, and to some extent still is, a cause of the hefty hardware that this game requires, the majority of the requirements of the title come from its pure visual caliber. With the huge crowds, the godly stained glass windows of Notre Dame, and hiding shadows of filthy Parisian backstreets, this game is a time machine that plunges the players into an almost lifelike recreation of the French Revolution.
Assassin's Creed Unity Collector's Edition - PlayStation 4
Features
- The Assassin's Creed Unity Collector's Edition contains all the essential items for gamers to immerse themselves in the chaos and brutality of the French Revolution and make history. Along with a copy of the game, customers will receive:
- Stunning 16-inch tall statue of Master Assassin Arno Dorian, leading the revolutionary charge
- Fully functioning Assassin's Creed Unity wooden music box playing a remixed version of the theme song
- Gorgeous art book showcasing never-before-seen concept art, original game soundtrack and Notre Dame Cathedral collector's edition showcase box
- Two in-game missions containing over 45 minutes of extra gameplay: Killed by Science & Chemical Revolution