Top 10 PC Games From The 2000's
Note: The games had to have come out between 1/1/2000 and 12/31/2009 to make it onto the list. There are some exceptions on the list, however the base games came out during this time frame.
10. Killing Floor (2009)
Killing Floor is an example of a total conversion of a game that is done right. Originally a mod for Unreal Tournament 2004, this game was redone and released in 2009. This is a great solo/co-op game where you survive against waves of monsters that get increasingly tougher.
10. Killing Floor (2009)
Killing Floor is an example of a total conversion of a game that is done right. Originally a mod for Unreal Tournament 2004, this game was redone and released in 2009. This is a great solo/co-op game where you survive against waves of monsters that get increasingly tougher.
9. Counter Strike Source (2004)
This is a updated version of the original Counter Strike that was originally a mod for Half Life. While the game does differ from the origianl, the updated graphics and gameplay make this a very fun game. This is a game I like to play if I want to do some quick FPS matches.
This is a updated version of the original Counter Strike that was originally a mod for Half Life. While the game does differ from the origianl, the updated graphics and gameplay make this a very fun game. This is a game I like to play if I want to do some quick FPS matches.
8. Dawn of War Series (2006-2008)
I did not know much about the Warhammer 40k Universe before I started playing these games. This is a great series of games that gives the player many factions to pick from and solid RTS gameplay. Thanks to this game franchise I started looking other games from the Warhammer 40k Universe. (Warhammer 40k Dark Crusade shown)
I did not know much about the Warhammer 40k Universe before I started playing these games. This is a great series of games that gives the player many factions to pick from and solid RTS gameplay. Thanks to this game franchise I started looking other games from the Warhammer 40k Universe. (Warhammer 40k Dark Crusade shown)
7. Battlefield 2 (2005)
While I have never been a big fan of multiplayer FPS games, I still enjoy this one a lot. It is set in a modern setting, different size maps and if you get the right mods you can have a huge battle against the computer. While the base game was good, the mods the community have put out over the years have made this a great game.
While I have never been a big fan of multiplayer FPS games, I still enjoy this one a lot. It is set in a modern setting, different size maps and if you get the right mods you can have a huge battle against the computer. While the base game was good, the mods the community have put out over the years have made this a great game.
6. Galactic Civilizations 2 (2006)
Civilization in space is the best way to describe this game. I never played the first one but this is a great turn based space empire game. The ability to build your own ships and create your own races are strong features of this game.
Civilization in space is the best way to describe this game. I never played the first one but this is a great turn based space empire game. The ability to build your own ships and create your own races are strong features of this game.
5. Left 4 Dead (2008)
Co-op, Zombies, Guns, FPS. This is a great game and while the sequel was just as good, I always had a preference for this one. The game's ability to make the game easier or harder depending how you played was a neat feature in the game.
Co-op, Zombies, Guns, FPS. This is a great game and while the sequel was just as good, I always had a preference for this one. The game's ability to make the game easier or harder depending how you played was a neat feature in the game.
4. Sins of A Solar Empire (2008)
Sins of A Solar Empire is a great real time strategy series. The game does have some empire building elements in it so it is more of a hybrid game. This is a great game to play online with. The mod community has also out out some amazing mods that have really extended the life of this franchise. (Sins of a Solar Empire Rebellion pictured). (Note: This version of the game came out in 2012, however, most of the gameplay is similar to the original game that I played in 2008)
Sins of A Solar Empire is a great real time strategy series. The game does have some empire building elements in it so it is more of a hybrid game. This is a great game to play online with. The mod community has also out out some amazing mods that have really extended the life of this franchise. (Sins of a Solar Empire Rebellion pictured). (Note: This version of the game came out in 2012, however, most of the gameplay is similar to the original game that I played in 2008)
3. Sid Meier's Civiliazation 4 Series (2005-2007)
Civilization 2 was a great game. So great that I never got around to playing the third one. However, Civilization 4 is my favorite game in the whole series. The game took what I loved about the second one and magnified it. Still a game I love to play even today. (Civilization IV Beyond the Sword shown).
Civilization 2 was a great game. So great that I never got around to playing the third one. However, Civilization 4 is my favorite game in the whole series. The game took what I loved about the second one and magnified it. Still a game I love to play even today. (Civilization IV Beyond the Sword shown).
2. Warlords Battlecry Series (2000-2004)
In 2000 the Warlords series started doing real time strategy games with a mix of RPG elements. The result is one of my favorite RTS franchises. The games were not perfect, but there were enough ideas that worked to make this a game I still play from time to time. (Warlords Battlecry 3 shown).
In 2000 the Warlords series started doing real time strategy games with a mix of RPG elements. The result is one of my favorite RTS franchises. The games were not perfect, but there were enough ideas that worked to make this a game I still play from time to time. (Warlords Battlecry 3 shown).
1. Freelancer (2003)
This is one of the best games that I have ever played. And this is coming from someone who is not a big fan of flight games. Between the combat, the story and the freedom you have to do missions, there is a lot to do in this game. This is a game I put a lot of time into when it was new and I still come back and play this game on a regular basis.
This is one of the best games that I have ever played. And this is coming from someone who is not a big fan of flight games. Between the combat, the story and the freedom you have to do missions, there is a lot to do in this game. This is a game I put a lot of time into when it was new and I still come back and play this game on a regular basis.
Special Mentions
World of Warcraft
This was my first jump into MMOs. Over the course of 11 years I have put way too many hours into this game. While I don't play now, every so often I jump back in to see what has changed. This is a game that has a massive amount of content to do from solo to 25 person raids. I don't regret any time I have put into this game.
World of Warcraft
This was my first jump into MMOs. Over the course of 11 years I have put way too many hours into this game. While I don't play now, every so often I jump back in to see what has changed. This is a game that has a massive amount of content to do from solo to 25 person raids. I don't regret any time I have put into this game.
Honor Mentions
Team Fortress 2
Empire Earth
Doom 3
Fear
Company of Heroes
Command and Conquer Red Alert 3
Unreal Tournament 3
Solider of Fourtune 2 Double Helix
Team Fortress 2
Empire Earth
Doom 3
Fear
Company of Heroes
Command and Conquer Red Alert 3
Unreal Tournament 3
Solider of Fourtune 2 Double Helix