Beste Spiele
Best PC games of 2012
The 186 best PC games released in 2012, ranked from 33,610 critic and player ratings.
The best PC game of 2012 is Journey, with a critic score of 94/100 — updated August 2026.
01
Journey
A third-person adventure game in which the player, controlling a robed figure, makes a pilgrimage through a desert landscape to a rugged mountain with a beacon of light in the distance while uncovering the history of their people, rescuing and cooperating with friendly creatures, avoiding predatory ones and communicating with other travelers.
94
/100
02
Mass Effect Trilogy
Experience all three award winning Mass Effect titles at an amazing value with the Mass Effect Trilogy. As Commander Shepard, rise to become the galaxy’s most elite soldier and lead an all-out war to stop an ancient and ruthless enemy: the Reapers. With over 75 hours of content and more than 300 awards, one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises is available for the first time in a premium foiled box set. Heart-pounding action meets gripping interactive storytelling where you decide how your unique story unfolds. Assemble and lead your team aboard the SSV Normandy, the most advanced ship in the galaxy, and travel to distant and unexplored star systems. On your journey, meet a cast of intriguing characters each with their own story to tell. Wield devastating weapons and customize them with upgrades to create new and devastating attacks. All the thrilling action and your decisions culminate into a heroic battle against the greatest threat ever known. The fate of the galaxy lies in your hands—how will you chose to fight for it?
93
/100
03
Mark of the Ninja
Mark of the Ninja is a side-scrolling action stealth video game developed by Klei Entertainment and published by Microsoft Studios. It was announced on February 28, 2012 and later released for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade on September 7, 2012. A Microsoft Windows version was released on October 16, 2012. It follows the story of a nameless ninja in the present day, and features a themed conflict between ancient ninja tradition and modern technology. Cutscenes for the game are rendered in Saturday morning cartoon animation style.
91
/100
Journey
A third-person adventure game in which the player, controlling a robed figure, makes a pilgrimage through a desert landscape to a rugged mountain with a beacon of light in the distance while uncovering the history of their people, rescuing and cooperating with friendly creatures, avoiding predatory ones and communicating with other travelers.
94
/100
02
Mass Effect Trilogy
Experience all three award winning Mass Effect titles at an amazing value with the Mass Effect Trilogy. As Commander Shepard, rise to become the galaxy’s most elite soldier and lead an all-out war to stop an ancient and ruthless enemy: the Reapers. With over 75 hours of content and more than 300 awards, one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises is available for the first time in a premium foiled box set. Heart-pounding action meets gripping interactive storytelling where you decide how your unique story unfolds. Assemble and lead your team aboard the SSV Normandy, the most advanced ship in the galaxy, and travel to distant and unexplored star systems. On your journey, meet a cast of intriguing characters each with their own story to tell. Wield devastating weapons and customize them with upgrades to create new and devastating attacks. All the thrilling action and your decisions culminate into a heroic battle against the greatest threat ever known. The fate of the galaxy lies in your hands—how will you chose to fight for it?
93
/100
03
Mark of the Ninja
Mark of the Ninja is a side-scrolling action stealth video game developed by Klei Entertainment and published by Microsoft Studios. It was announced on February 28, 2012 and later released for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade on September 7, 2012. A Microsoft Windows version was released on October 16, 2012. It follows the story of a nameless ninja in the present day, and features a themed conflict between ancient ninja tradition and modern technology. Cutscenes for the game are rendered in Saturday morning cartoon animation style.
91
/100
04
Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
91
/100
05
B
Mass Effect 3
Earth is burning. The Reapers have taken over and other civilizations are falling like dominoes. Lead the final fight to save humanity and take back Earth from these terrifying machines, Commander Shepard. You'll need backup for these battles. Fortunately, the galaxy has a habit of sending unexpected species your way. Recruit team members and forge new alliances, but be prepared to say goodbye at any time as partners make the ultimate sacrifice. It's time for Commander Shepard to fight for the fate of the human race and save the galaxy. No pressure, Commander. Fight smarter. Take advantage of new powers and combat moves. Shepard can now blind fire at enemies and build tougher melee attacks. Plus, when you fight as a team you can combine new biotic and tech powers to unleash devastating Power Combos. Build the final force. Build a team from a variety of races and classes and combine their skills to overcome impossible odds. You'll be joined by newcomers like James Vega, a tough-as-nails soldier, as well as EDI, a trusted AI in a newly acquired physical form. Keep an eye out for beloved characters from your past, but beware. Some may not survive the final battle... Face off against friends. Enjoy an integrated co-op multiplayer mode and team up with friends online to liberate key conflict zones from increasingly tough opponents. Customize your warrior and earn new weapons, armor, and abilities to build war preparedness stats in your single player campaign.
91
/100
06
Dishonored
Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal. Pursue your enemies under the cover of darkness or ruthlessly attack them head on with weapons drawn. The outcome of each mission plays out based on the choices you make.
90
/100
07
Spelunky
90
/100
08
Max Payne 3
Max Payne 3 is a third-person shooter in which the player assumes the role of its titular character, Max Payne. A new feature to the series, introduced in Max Payne 3, is the cover system, which allows players to gain a tactical advantage, and avoid taking damage from enemies. To progress through the linear story, players take on enemies throughout levels. The game features interactive cutscenes which transition seamlessly into continuing gameplay; there are no loading screens across gameplay and cutscenes.
89
/100
09
Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss
89
/100
10
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics. The original XCOM is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made and has now been re-imagined by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will expand on that legacy with an entirely new invasion story, enemies and technologies to fight aliens and defend Earth. You will control the fate of the human race through researching alien technologies, creating and managing a fully operational base, planning combat missions and controlling soldier movement in battle.
88
/100
11
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings - Enhanced Edition
88
/100
12
A
Far Cry 3
88
/100
13
Diablo III
88
/100
14
Thirty Flights of Loving
88
/100
15
Rayman Jungle Run
88
/100
16
Halo 4
88
/100
17
Euro Truck Simulator 2
88
/100
18
A
Hotline Miami
86
/100
19
Tribes: Ascend
86
/100
20
Football Manager 2013
86
/100
21
Darksiders II
86
/100
22
Torchlight II
86
/100
23
Fez
86
/100
24
Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition
85
/100
25
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
85
/100
26
Need for Speed: Most Wanted
85
/100
27
The Walking Dead
84
/100
28
FTL: Faster Than Light
84
/100
29
PlanetSide 2
84
/100
30
Diablo III
83
/100
31
Super Hexagon
83
/100
32
Orcs Must Die! 2
83
/100
33
Angry Birds Space
83
/100
34
NBA 2K13
83
/100
35
Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition
83
/100
36
Bad Piggies
83
/100
37
Need for Speed: Most Wanted - A Criterion Game
82
/100
38
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
82
/100
39
Legend of Grimrock
82
/100
40
Botanicula
82
/100
41
Realm of the Mad God
82
/100
42
World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria
82
/100
43
Dust: An Elysian Tail
82
/100
44
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dragonborn
82
/100
45
Joe Danger 2: The Movie
82
/100
46
Devil May Cry HD Collection
82
/100
47
Assassin's Creed III
81
/100
48
B
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
81
/100
49
Sleeping Dogs
81
/100
50
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
81
/100
Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
91
/100
05
B
Mass Effect 3
Earth is burning. The Reapers have taken over and other civilizations are falling like dominoes. Lead the final fight to save humanity and take back Earth from these terrifying machines, Commander Shepard. You'll need backup for these battles. Fortunately, the galaxy has a habit of sending unexpected species your way. Recruit team members and forge new alliances, but be prepared to say goodbye at any time as partners make the ultimate sacrifice. It's time for Commander Shepard to fight for the fate of the human race and save the galaxy. No pressure, Commander. Fight smarter. Take advantage of new powers and combat moves. Shepard can now blind fire at enemies and build tougher melee attacks. Plus, when you fight as a team you can combine new biotic and tech powers to unleash devastating Power Combos. Build the final force. Build a team from a variety of races and classes and combine their skills to overcome impossible odds. You'll be joined by newcomers like James Vega, a tough-as-nails soldier, as well as EDI, a trusted AI in a newly acquired physical form. Keep an eye out for beloved characters from your past, but beware. Some may not survive the final battle... Face off against friends. Enjoy an integrated co-op multiplayer mode and team up with friends online to liberate key conflict zones from increasingly tough opponents. Customize your warrior and earn new weapons, armor, and abilities to build war preparedness stats in your single player campaign.
91
/100
06
Dishonored
Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal. Pursue your enemies under the cover of darkness or ruthlessly attack them head on with weapons drawn. The outcome of each mission plays out based on the choices you make.
90
/100
07
Spelunky
90
/100
08
Max Payne 3
Max Payne 3 is a third-person shooter in which the player assumes the role of its titular character, Max Payne. A new feature to the series, introduced in Max Payne 3, is the cover system, which allows players to gain a tactical advantage, and avoid taking damage from enemies. To progress through the linear story, players take on enemies throughout levels. The game features interactive cutscenes which transition seamlessly into continuing gameplay; there are no loading screens across gameplay and cutscenes.
89
/100
09
Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss
89
/100
10
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics. The original XCOM is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made and has now been re-imagined by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will expand on that legacy with an entirely new invasion story, enemies and technologies to fight aliens and defend Earth. You will control the fate of the human race through researching alien technologies, creating and managing a fully operational base, planning combat missions and controlling soldier movement in battle.
88
/100
11
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings - Enhanced Edition
88
/100
12
A
Far Cry 3
88
/100
13
Diablo III
88
/100
14
Thirty Flights of Loving
88
/100
15
Rayman Jungle Run
88
/100
16
Halo 4
88
/100
17
Euro Truck Simulator 2
88
/100
18
A
Hotline Miami
86
/100
19
Tribes: Ascend
86
/100
20
Football Manager 2013
86
/100
21
Darksiders II
86
/100
22
Torchlight II
86
/100
23
Fez
86
/100
24
Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition
85
/100
25
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
85
/100
26
Need for Speed: Most Wanted
85
/100
27
The Walking Dead
84
/100
28
FTL: Faster Than Light
84
/100
29
PlanetSide 2
84
/100
30
Diablo III
83
/100
31
Super Hexagon
83
/100
32
Orcs Must Die! 2
83
/100
33
Angry Birds Space
83
/100
34
NBA 2K13
83
/100
35
Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition
83
/100
36
Bad Piggies
83
/100
37
Need for Speed: Most Wanted - A Criterion Game
82
/100
38
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
82
/100
39
Legend of Grimrock
82
/100
40
Botanicula
82
/100
41
Realm of the Mad God
82
/100
42
World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria
82
/100
43
Dust: An Elysian Tail
82
/100
44
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dragonborn
82
/100
45
Joe Danger 2: The Movie
82
/100
46
Devil May Cry HD Collection
82
/100
47
Assassin's Creed III
81
/100
48
B
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
81
/100
49
Sleeping Dogs
81
/100
50
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
81
/100
FAQ
What is the best PC game of 2012?
Journey currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 1,142 ratings. Ranking updated August 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.