Games for solo or easy multiplayer sessions while at home
Games for solo or easy multiplayer sessions while at home
Hey, I'm stuck at my dad's house for the next few weeks in quarantine. We live in the countryside and have a decent 4G connection, though speeds drop a lot in the evenings because everyone is using the main tower. That's why I'm searching for some games to keep me occupied. The hardware is pretty solid for most titles—my dad's PC runs a Xeon X3470 with a 3k passmark and a GTX 660. It should handle most games well, especially single-player or multiplayer options with low ping and limited bandwidth. I've already tried LoL, R6S, CSGO, but they all struggle with more than 100 ping. I'm open to almost any genre now, but lately I've been enjoying Elder Scrolls Online, Oblivion, some Battlefield campaigns, Shadowrun, and Civilizations V. I'm just not feeling like playing those right now; I'm running out of energy.
Ori and the blind forest offers a fresh experience compared to recent games, with elements like transistor, bastion, and gungeon.
I've been enjoying Euro Truck Sim 2 lately, but I've grown tired of my usual games. ETS2 always gives me a lot of time to play.
There are just four free options available, but I really enjoy the portal series. You might already have played them; if not, you should try them now and even if you've done them before, you should rewatch them. If your dad is nearby, two of you can enjoy overcooked 2.
The games I’ve liked playing include: Metro Exodus, Doom Eternal, Little Nightmares, Trackmania 2 Stadium, Limbo, Inside, Portal 1 & 2, Serious Sam series, and Alien Isolation.
If you're interested in a high-quality game, Oxegen is free to play and doesn't demand much from your system. For fans of vehicle battles, War Thunder is worth checking out, though it leans more toward multiplayer. Besides its few campaign modes, it's free-to-play, so you won't have to spend money. I also heard about Stardew Valley—there it is if you enjoy pixel-style games.
KOTOR 1 & 2 are solid but you need to install certain mods for features like widescreen support. These titles haven't produced a strong Star Wars experience since then, so I'd suggest something newer. Dragon Age Origins, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, and Mankind Divided are also worth checking out.