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Top 10 Most Influential PC Games of All Time
By Brandon · July 10, 2025
Some games are fun. Some are beautiful. But a select few shape the entire gaming world. These are the PC games that changed everything—from how games are made to how we play, share, and experience them.
Here’s our list of the 10 most influential PC games of all time, chosen for their innovation, legacy, and impact.
1. Doom (1993)
Developer: id Software
Why it matters:
Doom didn’t just popularize the first-person shooter—it defined it. Fast-paced, gory, and moddable, it laid the groundwork for everything from Call of Duty to Fortnite. It also birthed a massive modding scene and multiplayer deathmatches.