Trending PC games (January 2025)
More interested in playing the PC games that are really big right now? The latest hits that everyone is talking about? Well, we're here to help you out.
Many of the games we show here can be accessed via Microsoft's PC Game Pass and some will be impressive indie titles that don't really belong in a single genre. At any rate, we'll update this section regularly whenever there's a big game that everyone seems to be playing.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the 2nd chapter in Square Enix’s big-budgeted, ambitious Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy. After escaping the city of Midgar, the eco-terrorist group Avalanche led by the Ex-SOLDIER Cloud Strife, embark on a massive trek around the world to save it from being destroyed by the evil Shinra Corporation and the Super Soldier-turned-psychopath demigod, Sephiroth.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a massive improvement over Final Fantasy 7 Remake in every aspect from gameplay, story execution and presentation. It has a fantastic, complex action-RPG combat system that offers a huge degree of playable character customization and party member synergy, challenging but fair difficulty, a gorgeous, believable world packed with secrets, and a gigantic 60+ hour campaign packed with memorable moments, engaging character-development, and easter eggs for longtime fans.
On top of that, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s long-awaited PC port is the definitive version thanks to its exclusive features such as improved framerates up to 60fps, improved resolutions that can reach up to 1440p or 4K, and Steam Deck-verification.
If you want to know more about what makes this game one of the best games in the Final Fantasy franchise and the ultimate love-letter the original Final Fantasy 7, check out our review for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PC.
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
After over a decade, the world-class Ninja Gaiden series is back with two new major titles: Ninja Gaiden 4 and Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, which shadow-dropped during Xbox’s January 2025 Developer Direct. This game is a next-gen, HD remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2, one of the most beloved action games of the Xbox 360 praised for its in-depth combat system and brutal difficulty.
This game has you traversing across the globe as the iconic Ninja master, Ryu Hayabusa to stop an evil clan of ninjas from resurrecting a demonic Archfiend that will plunge the world into eternal chaos.
This game is a insane action game complete with many move-sets, weapons and spells that are difficult to learn but satisfying to master once you start dismembering foes with them. The game is also touted for its challenging and intimidating boss fights that will push your gaming skills to their limits and reward you with immense joy for overcoming the odds.
In addition, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black includes extra features such as a beginner-friendly Hero Style Mode for newcomers to the Ninja Gaiden series, extra playable characters like Ayane, Momiji, and Rachel, and redone graphics in the Unreal 5 Engine.
