9 PC game reviews
Elden Ring
FromSoftware · 2022
FromSoftware's magnum opus — a vast open world filled with punishing but fair combat.
🇦🇺 AU Notes
Strong Australian community on Steam. OCE servers available via VPN routing. Local Discord has 5,000+ members.
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Hollow Knight
AU DevTeam Cherry · 2017
An Australian masterpiece — Team Cherry, based in Adelaide, crafted one of the greatest indie games ever made.
🇦🇺 AU Notes
Proudly developed in Adelaide, SA. One of Australia's biggest gaming exports. Team Cherry is working on Silksong.
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Cyberpunk 2077
CD Projekt Red · 2020
Night City awaits — one of the most immersive open-world RPGs ever built.
🇦🇺 AU Notes
No dedicated AU servers but stable ping from eastern cities. Great single-player experience.
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Baldur's Gate 3
Larian Studios · 2023
GOTY 2023 — an epic D&D adventure with unmatched depth. 100+ hours of content.
🇦🇺 AU Notes
Active AU community. No regional servers needed — great solo or with mates over LAN.
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Minecraft
Mojang · 2011
The all-time classic — endless creativity, survival, and adventure for all ages.
🇦🇺 AU Notes
Huge AU Minecraft community. Multiple Australian server networks (AussiePvP, etc.). Great for kids.
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Fortnite
Epic Games · 2017
The world's biggest battle royale — free-to-play with an active Australian player base.
🇦🇺 AU Notes
OCE servers available! Fast matchmaking for Australian players, typically 20-60ms ping from eastern cities.
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Stardew Valley
ConcernedApe · 2016
The beloved farming RPG — relaxing, deep, and perfect for winding down after work.
🇦🇺 AU Notes
Massively popular in AU — available on all platforms including mobile. Cheap as chips on Steam.
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Call of Duty: Warzone
Activision · 2020
The premier free-to-play battle royale — massive maps, satisfying gunplay.
🇦🇺 AU Notes
OCE server region available. Peak AU hours typically 7-10pm AEST. Average 30-50ms ping from Sydney/Melbourne.
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Balatro
LocalThunk · 2024
The poker-inspired roguelike that took over the world — deeply strategic, wildly addictive.
🇦🇺 AU Notes
Excellent value at A$24. Available on Steam and mobile. Perfect for AU commuters on the train.
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