The Decade's Top 10 Popular PC Game Genres (TPS #1)

Over the past ten years, the world of PC gaming has witnessed a remarkable evolution in the types of games that capture the hearts and minds of players. The industry has seen the rise and fall of various genres, with some making an indelible mark that continues to shape the gaming landscape.

In this article, we'll explore the top 10 PC game genres that have dominated the scene throughout the past decade, providing a glimpse into the diverse and exciting world of digital entertainment.

Here's a ranked list of the decade's top 10 popular PC game genres:

#1. Third Person Shooter
#2. Racing
#3. Action Adventure
#4. Open World
#5. Fighting
#6. RPG
#7. First Person Shooter
#8. Stealth
#9. Horror
#10. Hack & Slash

1: 10 Best Third-Person Shooters Of The Decade

1. Red Dead Redemption - Rockstar Games
2. Mass Effect 2 - Bioware
3. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End - Naughty Dog
4. Max Payne 3 - Rockstar Games
5. The Last Of Us - Naughty Dog
6. Grand Theft Auto V - Rockstar Games
7. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - Kojima Productions
8. Gears Of War 3 - Epic Games
9. Tomb Raider (2013) - Crystal Dynamics
10. Hitman (2016) - IO Interactive

2: 10 Best Racing Games Of The Last 10 Years

1. Forza Horizon 5 (2021) - 92
2. Forza Horizon 4 (2018) - 92
3. Asphalt 8: Airborne (2013) - 91
4. F1 2020 (2020) - 91
5. Forza Horizon 3 (2016) - 91
6. F1 2019 (2019) - 89
7. F1 2017 (2017) - 89
8. Mario Kart 8 (2014) - 88
9. Gran Turismo 7 (2022) - 87
10. Forza Motorsport 6 (2015) - 87

3: The 10 Best Action-Adventure Games

1. Elden Ring
2. God Of War: Ragnarok
3. Ghost Of Tsushima
4. The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
5. God Of War (2018)
6. It Takes Two
7. Horizon Zero Dawn
8. Ratchet And Clank: Rift Apart
9. Marvel's Spider-Man/Miles Morales
10. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

4: The 10 Best Open-World Games Of All Time

1. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim
2. Minecraft
3. Red Dead Redemption 2
4. The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
5. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
6. The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
7. Grand Theft Auto 5
8. Elden Ring
9. Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag
10. Xenoblade Chronicles 3

5: 10 Best Fighting Games Of The Decade

1. Super Street Fighter IV (92)
2. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (92)
3. Infinity Blade II (89)
4. Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition (88)
5. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift (87)
6. UFC Undisputed 3 (86)
7. Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition (86)
8. Persona 4 Arena (86)
9. UFC Undisputed 2010 (85)
10. Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars (85)

6: The 10 Best RPGs Of The Past Decade

1. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
2. Elden Ring
3. Persona 5 Royal
4. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition
5. Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition
6. Hades
7. Crashlands
8. Undertale
9. Bloodborne
10. Dragon Quest 11 S: Echoes Of An Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

7: 10 Best First-Person Shooters Of The Last Decade

1. Apex Legends (2019)
2. Hunt: Showdown (2018)
3. Destiny 2 (2017)
4. Titanfall 2 (2016)
5. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (2015)
6. The Master Chief Collection (2014)
7. Battlefield 4 (2014)
8. Far Cry 3 (2012)
9. Crysis 2 (2011)
10. Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010)

8: The 10 Best Stealth Games Of The Decade

1. Batman: Arkham City (Metascore 96)
2. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (Metascore 95)
3. Mark Of The Ninja (Metascore 91)
4. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction (Metascore 85)
5. Hitman (Metascore 84)
6. Hitman: Absolution (Metascore 83)
7. Hitman 2 (Metascore 82)
8. Splinter Cell: Blacklist (Metascore 82)
9. Sniper Elite 4 (Metascore 81)
10. Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes (Metascore 80)

9: The 10 Scariest Horror Games Of The Last Decade

1. Resident Evil 7 VR
2. Alien: Isolation
3. P.T.
4. Until Dawn
5. Layers Of Fear
6. Amnesia: The Dark Descent
7. Outlast
8. Resident Evil 2 Remake
9. Dead Space 2
10. Slender: The Eight Pages

10: The 10 Best Hack-And-Slash Video Games Of All Time

1. Devil May Cry 5
2. God Of War 3
3. Bayonetta 2
4. Hades
5. Ninja Gaiden Black
6. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
7. Hi-Fi Rush
8. NieR: Automata
9. Darksiders Genesis
10. Heavenly Sword

As we reflect on the past decade, it's clear that PC gaming has never been more diverse and exciting. These ten genres have shaped the industry, bringing gamers together from around the world and offering experiences that will be remembered for years to come.

Whether you're into intense battles, immersive storytelling, or creative sandbox worlds, there's a genre that has thrived in the past decade to satisfy your gaming cravings.

The future of PC gaming looks just as promising, with new innovations and experiences waiting to be discovered.