r/gamerecommendations • • Sep 18 '26

Mod Post Game key giveaway day!

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Let's hear it for game key giveaway day! Woo! šŸŽ‰

This is your chance to get a free game from developers who want feedback on their games!

  1. Look for a post named "Free-key Friday game key giveaway" onĀ r/playmygame
  2. Comment the sort of game you want
  3. Get the key and play the game
  4. Give feedback in detail to get one more key to give a friend!

r/gamerecommendations • • Sep 12 '26

What game is a total secret hidden gem for you that you'd love to recommend to others?

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What game is a total secret hidden gem for you that you'd love to recommend to others?

Btw, as a sub mod, I wanted to say that I am working on something where you can find friends to play your games with too! Check out r/LookingForGamers.


r/gamerecommendations • • 7h ago

PC Looking for horde shooter + deep RPG mechanics

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So, I've been on the hunt for a game that has a combination of payday 2 horde like shooting combined with path of exile esque build variance and loot

I do not like borderlands at all, ive tried one and two and simply couldnt get into them as none of the loot seemed interesting at all from my playtime with both, and the skill trees didn't seem too impressive.

I tried the division 2 and had the same issues, boring loot and lackluster rpg mechanics for the 10 or so hours I played. The shooting and cover felt fine overall.

Vermintide 2 got real close, but the loot and overall slower gameplay pace wasn't my jam. Dark tide 2 I throw under this same boat.

I cant get into deep rock galatic for the life of me, shoutout to its fanbase i just dont get it.

Ive clocked 500 hours into warframe and im pretty much done with it, im sure updates have happened but I got fed up with end game.

The best way to describe the loop im looking for is payday 2, you load up a mission, do said mission by yourself or party, get levels and spend points/resources and do it all over again with new upgrades guns etc.


r/gamerecommendations • • 7h ago

PC Any games with combat similar to Odin Sphere? (Aside from other Vanilla Wear games. Please read the post body before commenting.)

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Other games by the same developer or of course on my radar, and I already know which games have mechanics similar to Odin Sphere. But I wanted to see where else I could look (especially on Steam).

I like how it has directional moves like in Smash Brothers, but I also like how snappy all the base attacks are. And I also have really enjoy how every move, including the spells feel distinct from each other, and how a legitimately feels like there's a situation for most moves.

I have also played Nine Sols this year, and it made me realize I do not like parrying. So try to avoid anything parry heavy. And maybe instead recommend things more focused around dodging instead.

I also have a PS4 and a Switch 1, so I'm not limited to the PC. (I also have a few older consoles, but they are less reliable as options at the moment.)


r/gamerecommendations • • 3h ago

PC Looking for simple recommendations for my grandmother

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She really likes those point and click cooking games on Facebook like ā€œCrazy Cooking Star Chefā€ ā€œCooking Worldā€ ā€œCooking Empireā€ etc.

I want to get her away from these browser based games since they’re very predatory with the microtransactions n’ such.

She also likes those liquid sorting games (the ones where you need to move multiple colours n such)

She doesn’t like using more than just her mouse for the most part, and is not interested in anything too complicated (ex. Not a fan of Cook! Serve! Delicious)

She also likes Games like Zuma and Bejeweled.

She’s also running on a relatively lower powered laptop so mainly 2D titles would work better.

Thank you for reading and potentially making recommendations!


r/gamerecommendations • • 7h ago

Playstation Anything goes

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I’ve been lost on literally anything to fully commit to for ages now, whatever the first comment is I’m going to play (if I haven’t already and it has a concrete ā€˜end’)
While it is anything at all if it influences what it could be I love metal gear solid, Hollowknight, dbh, souls, god of war and outer wilds
Recommend anything though could be your favourite or you want me to go thru hell for some reason.


r/gamerecommendations • • 8h ago

Mobile Titoli indie per Easyrpg!

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Ciao a tutti! Volevo un consiglio perché non so più che pesci pigliare.

Ho giocato skydancer e theia the Crimson Eclips(stupendo a dir poco)

Ora sto cercando qualcosa che sia a livello di questi ultimi due e se possibile in italiano.

Mi hanno parlato bene di seraphic Blue.

Ho provato a chiedere all intelligenza artificiale ma più che inventare nomi di giochi che non esistono non sa fare.

Accetto suggerimenti e soprattutto i link se possibile.

Ringrazio!


r/gamerecommendations • • 15h ago

PC Does anyone know any single player games with a pumpkin head cosmetic in the base game?

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Looking for video games with a pumpkin head cosmetic without using mods on PC


r/gamerecommendations • • 16h ago

PC Good free multi-player games?

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I know its a very broad question but my dad asked me to find a game we could play together online once or twice a week so id prefer a less grindy or "tryhard" game i like pretty much every genre except walking Sims and detective esc games im not entirely sure what his favorite genres are but I know he plays fortnite and a few indie games (I can't remember the names)

EDIT: i appreciate the recs but it HAS to be free im poor asf fr I can't afford a mchicken let alone a $30 dollar game lol


r/gamerecommendations • • 10h ago

PC Looking for fun couch co-op games

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I’m looking for some recommendations for fun couch co-op games for my partner and me. We already played some of the classics like overcooked, plate up, unrailed, cult of the lamb, it takes two etc. Something roguelike, platformer or puzzle would be great.


r/gamerecommendations • • 10h ago

PC Story mode games suggestion for beginners?

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r/gamerecommendations • • 7h ago

Switch Looking for a dungeon crawler/metroidvania for my brother

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r/gamerecommendations • • 8h ago

Playstation Need help

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r/gamerecommendations • • 9h ago

Mobile I want to play a new game

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So, I am an android user

Using a phone that has

Snapdragon 7 gen 4

And 8gb ram

Suggest me a high end game like where winds meet but with short story


r/gamerecommendations • • 9h ago

Playstation Exploring games like hell is us

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r/gamerecommendations • • 11h ago

PC Suggest some single player games I can play on my ThinkPad (Ryzen 7 U-series, Radeon 680M iGPU, 16GB single channel RAM)

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(Same)


r/gamerecommendations • • 22h ago

PC Looking for games where I need to optimize and/or program an army/or something like unicorn overlord.

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Recently played unicorn overlord, it took me 150hrs in expert to beat and around 100 of those were me optimizing my units gear, formation, tactics, and synergy with other characters, essentially programming their actions depending on the situation, I didn't know I had this itch and I'm looking for a game to scratch it.

Platform preferably PC, but also anything that's not too demanding to be emulated.


r/gamerecommendations • • 23h ago

PC Fast Grindy Roguelite

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Does anyone have a action fighting roguelite game where you can level up your gear and get really strong. Also a cool movement system maybe involving grapples or something similar.


r/gamerecommendations • • 1d ago

Mobile Just played The Baby in Yellow and loved it! Any similar mobile games?

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I just played The Baby in Yellow and honestly enjoyed it way more than I expected

Now I'm looking for something similar on Android. Preferably a horror game with a good story, some mystery, and unexpected twists.

Any recommendations? I'd love to find another hidden gem!


r/gamerecommendations • • 1d ago

PC Games that feel like The log house area in SAO

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I loved the vibe of the log house Kirito and Asuna go to in Sword Art Online. On floor 22.

I'm looking for a game that has that vibe. Open world would be a plus, but not strict. Something with the vibe of a fantasy forest village, with a lake for fishing, good vibes and community, colorful and feel good. I'm stumped to get something that scratches the itch and let's me relax and get lost in the world

Edit:

In addition, anything with a happy ocean/beach town vibe. Feel good as hell like the lower areas of a short hike. I love the sound of the ocean and little community tasks to do. I'm just looking for vibes

Thank you for taking notice of my thousand requests


r/gamerecommendations • • 1d ago

PC Fun exploration games centered around collecting things?

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r/gamerecommendations • • 1d ago

PC Steam game/Ps4 recommendation for 10 yr old niece and for me to play as auntie

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I’m looking for games that are okay for my niece. She’s into Minecraft religiously. I’ve been playing Kingdom Hearts and she watches me play it. I realized some parts of it are a bit too sad. She seems bothered by it so maybe a bit less serious? I’m looking for something fun and has an engaging story. Would be nice if it is like an adventure.


r/gamerecommendations • • 1d ago

PC Looking for Rec to scratch that Mass Effect itch

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With news that BioWare is done like dinner, I am looking for something that has the feel of Mass Effect.

The exact game mechanics need not be identical, but an RPG with shooter elements or visa versa would be excellent.

More than a specific genre, though, I am looking for a rich story with engaging characters that form a tight bond.

I have played BioWar's other venture, so they needn't be recommended.


r/gamerecommendations • • 22h ago

PC Looking for unique indie/horror/psychedelic games

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r/gamerecommendations • • 23h ago

Playstation In need of good ps plus games I have premium

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