PC gaming is a world of endless possibilities, thanks in part to the team at Valve for creating the all-encompassing video game marketplaceSteam, with the largest selection of titles in any digital marketplace in the gaming industry.
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One of the best parts about Steam is being able to not only play old games, but the refreshed and reimagined versions of those new games. The current trend of high-quality AAA remakes of older titles is in full swing on Steam, with tons of different titles worth checking out.
10Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
The happiest place on earth?
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
Mickey finds himself in an area called the Wasteland, a refuge for forgotten characters. He has to use his paint or thinner to either help or harm the people around him.
A recent remake that was criminally underappreciated is Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, which brought the classic Wii-exclusive title starring Mickey Mouse to the current generation with enhanced graphics and controls.
The original game’s art style is still intact, but can now be played with a standard controller instead of the less-accessible Wiimote. For fans of Disney, this is the ultimate gaming experience, stuffed to the brim with references and cameos from across the Disney universe.
9Yakuza Kiwami
Normal Yakuza in Japan
Yakuza Kiwami
You really can’t go wrong with a Yakuza game (as evidenced by the success of the ridiculously-premised Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii), and there’s no better place to start than Yakuza Kiwami.
A remake of the first game, Kiwami brings the iconic story, characters and, of course, mini-games of the first entry in the Like a Dragon franchise to the new generation in epic fashion. If you enjoy it, we highly recommend checking out the sequel, Yakuza Kiwama 2.
8Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
Spin, spin, spin, fall!
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
There may not be many ways to feel like Uncharted’s Nathan Drake in the real world,exceptwhen you’re chilling on your couch playing some Crash Bandicoot.
For 3D platforming fans in need of a challenge, this is mandatory content, with three classic PlayStation titles all fully remade with bright and detailed graphics while capturing the chaotic simplicity of the original Crash trilogy. Lifelong PC gamers will be happy to see that this former exclusive franchise is now available on Steam!
7Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2
Where’s the secret tape?
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 (2020)
One of (if notthe) greatest sports games of all time, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, along with its sequel, have been remade from the ground up in a perfectly faithful set of remakes overseen by the legend himself, Tony Hawk.
The original lineup of skaters are all here (and were rescanned for their likenesses in high definition) along with songs from the iconic soundtracks of both games. you’re able to even play in online multiplayer with friends!
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Dead Space (2023)
One of the most iconic titles in horror gaming, Dead Space received a top-to-bottom remake with incredible new graphics, gameplay, and physics engines. It still remains a horrifying and hyper-violent sci-fi adventure, with a tone and style that nobody has been able to recreate since.
The remake adds new dialogue, redesigns the structure of the ship to allow backtracking, and adds tons of additional areas and Side Quests to explore. Fans of the Resident Evil series (or any horror game) should absolutely add this to your wishlist.
5Silent Hill 2
Where is my wife?
Silent Hill 2
Return to Silent Hill to unravel the mystery of a letter from beyond the grave in this remake of celebrated survival horror classic.
The original Silent Hill 2 is still considered the king of psychological horror in video games, but even we have to admit it was showing its age a bit. Thankfully, Silent Hill 2 Remake has arrived, refreshing the classic title with killer lighting and graphics, new puzzles and dialogue, and a completely redesigned camera and combat system.
Fans of the work of David Lynch or Stanley Kubrick will be sure to get a lot out of Silent Hill 2, with bizarre and supernaturally-confusing encounters forcing you to question your own sanity and reality as you progress through this seemingly empty town.
4Resident Evil 4
What’re ya buyin'?
Resident Evil 4
Has the original Resident Evil 4 been re-released countless times since it’s original launch on the Nintendo Gamecube? Yes. Was a top-to-bottom remake of one of the most beloved and acclaimed video games of all time necessary? Nope. But in spite of both of these facts, Resident Evil 4 Remake is a must-buy for modern gamers on PC.
The game goes on sale pretty consistently (and is almost always below a $25 price tag for the base game), making it an easy choice in the budget department. It also just happens to be a killer title full of horror, action, and puzzles that does the original smash-hit justice.
3Final Fantasy VII Remake
The gang is all here
Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Perhaps the most prolific JRPG of all time (and many gamers' choice of best video game of all time), Final Fantasy VII could not have been an easy task. So, rather than make it beat-for-beat, why not switch things up a bit? Final Fantasy VII remake brings back all the old characters and settings, but sets out to do something new.
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The turn-based squad combat of the original is replaced with high-octane and strategic hack’n’slash battles, the story is given room to breathe (over the course of multiple games and expansions), and the graphics are brought to the modern age while remaining recognizeably charming.
2The Last of Us Part I
American Dreams, Left Behind
The Last of Us Part I
It took a while for the PC version to reach a state where we could recommend it in good faith, but it was absolutely worth the wait. Remade beat-for-beat in the hyper-realistic engine of its sequel, The Last of Us Part I has made one of the most beautiful and impressive games of the century even more stunning.
The story is still talked about to this day (partially thanks to the HBO drama series that was adapted from the game), and the gameplay is still brutally violent and deeply immersive. If you haven’t played it yet, this should be at the top of your list (well, second from the top, behind our first pick).
1Resident Evil 2
Raccoon City’s Finest
Resident Evil 2
Very few remakes have transformed the experience of the original to the extent that Resident Evil 2 Remake has, ditching the fixed-camera and tank controls of the original Resident Evil Trilogy for an over-the-shoulder view similar to the fourth title’s perspective. This risk paid off, as this new version of Resident Evil 2 is one of the best horror experiences in video games to date.
It may not be the most scary, and at times can be a bit campy, but the core mechanics of the game are inherently brilliant ways to implement horror into the action-adventure genre. There are multiple campaigns to play through, the graphics are fantastic, and best of all: it is Steam Deck verified.
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