The issue is that I think there are Steam bundles that can’t be gifted, such as the Valve pack and that kind of thing. That also makes something like Civ 6 less likely, just because of the DLC bundles. I can also use Fanatical or Humble but frankly the region thing might be an issue.
This guy has played every console-available game under the sun before around 2020. So I’m focusing more on what he’s not likely to have played. He’s more of a soulslike/fighting game guy and I’m more of a simulation and eurojank enjoyer, so the recommendations don’t always carry across.
That said, I’ve been thinking newer games like Animal Well that are sure to be received well, but it’d suck if he already played it on something else. Would be a funny inclusion as well, a 35 megabyte 2D platformer for his new gaming desktop.
Any suggestions?
Surroundead for single player zombie survival
Project zonboid for multiplayer zombie survival
Kingdom come deliverance for visuals and epic story
Hell let loose for FPS shooter
Deadlock for moba/fps
Risk of rain 2 for multiplayer roguelite
The raft for multiplayer survival on water
The forest for multiplayer survival on land
SCUM for pvp survival
That’s all I can think of for now…the fun part of PC is gaming with friends without having to pay a shitty subscription fee.
Project zomboid is so stress inducing! Great with friends though.
It’s amazing with friends… especially when one of them decides to be the cook, and burns down the base because they forgot to turn off the stove while we’re all out scavenging for supplies…