You’ve just unwrapped your shiny new laptop, desktop, or MacBook. Now, what are you going to play on it? Whether you’ve got a gaming powerhouse that can render the true face of God or just an all-purpose computer, there’s a lot to choose from. (If you’ve got a VR headset, there are even more options, which we’re breaking down separately.) Here are a few of our favorite picks.
We’ve rounded up our favorite and most-used apps and utilities for the technology we use every day. Check out our other picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs, and Macs. We’ve also listed our favorite games for iOS and Android from this year.
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is a farming role-playing game in the tradition of Harvest Moon, but with extra polish, careful tuning, and a fresh flirtation with magical realism. It captures Harvest Moon’s satisfying fantasy of simple, honest work without simply bowing to nostalgia, making it the perfect way to escape the last days of 2016.
Available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux on Steam and GOG.