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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)
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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.
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)
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.
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.
5.  Left 4 Dead (2008)
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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)
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).
2.  Warlords Battlecry Series (2000-2004)​
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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.
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.
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
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