There are thousands upon thousands of PC games out there, and hundreds of good ones. However, some have stood out over the years, and cemented themselves as absolute must-haves in their respective genres.

Whether that's due to unique and innovative gameplay mechanics, compelling stories, or even a combination of both, these games represent the absolute best of what the PC gaming industry has to offer. While we couldn't possibly cover every single one of these must-have games in a single article, and the list itself is subjective by nature, we've done our best to narrow things down to the classics you don't want to miss.

With the help of feedback from our readers and staff members, we're bringing you our breakdown of the top 15-plus titles (new and old) that we feel every PC gamer should have in their digital library, in no particular order, here they are...