#PC gamers old games

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. So while the industry continues to chase the next big thing, the data makes one thing clear: most PC gamers just want to keep playing the games they already love. 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 "PC Gamers Spend 92% of Their Time Playing Games Over Two Years Old" and "10 Video Games to Watch Out For in March 2017".