According to market intelligence firm Newzoo, there are now an estimated 908 million PC gamers globally, and a staggering 92% of our playtime is spent on games older than two years. Between January and December 2024, 67% of all PC gaming hours were spent on titles six years old or more, and another 25% on games aged two to five years. So its presence in the "older games" category fits the broader trend: PC gamers keep returning to what’s familiar, polished, and already part of their digital routine. PC gaming, more than any other platform, makes it easy to run older games, find free-to-play titles, and grab classics on sale for just a few dollars. Included games include some Elder Scrolls, Wolfenstein, Fallout, Quake, and Heretic games, as well as some older classics. Despite being a little older, these games are still to this day, some of the most graphically demanding titles. Read more in our articles including "WATCH: Coolest Gaming Consoles in the '90s!" and "PC Gamers Spend 92% of Their Time Playing Games Over Two Years Old".
According to market intelligence firm Newzoo, there are now an estimated 908 million PC gamers globally, and a staggering 92% of our playtime is spent on games older than two years. Between January and December 2024, 67% of all PC gaming hours were spent on titles six years old or more, and another 25% on games aged two to five years.
So its presence in the "older games" category fits the broader trend: PC gamers keep returning to what’s familiar, polished, and already part of their digital routine. PC gaming, more than any other platform, makes it easy to run older games, find free-to-play titles, and grab classics on sale for just a few dollars. Included games include some Elder Scrolls, Wolfenstein, Fallout, Quake, and Heretic games, as well as some older classics.
Our coverage of 1990 old games includes: "WATCH: Coolest Gaming Consoles in the '90s!"; "PC Gamers Spend 92% of Their Time Playing Games Over Two Years Old"; "10 Video Games to Watch Out For in March 2017". Each article provides unique insights and information.