Perfect solo adventure for a road trip.
Perfect solo adventure for a road trip.
I'm heading to band camp this summer, with a roughly 4.5 to 5 hour drive. I'll bring my laptop (GS70 stealth pro-099) to play games during the trip. There will be Wi-Fi at the camp, but not on the way. I have $25 in my Steam wallet... any solid single-player or local co-op titles that work well on a laptop for this kind of journey? And please, no need for online play.
Fallout 3 / New Vegas. Bastion (if you’re comfortable with a controller). Borderlands 1 / 2. Any Valve titles. Batman Arkham games. All fit your $25 limit, none come with DRM restrictions—think of it like purchasing a uPlay title. They’re all single-player, offer solid campaigns, and can make the hours fly!
Consider a game similar to Portal 2, though it could feel too fast-paced and trigger motion sickness. Just Cause 2 is a good option if you're looking for something classic yet free and impressive. Warzone 2100 is another solid pick if you want a fresh experience.
I recommend Civilization 5, an excellent turn-based strategy title.