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Best PC games of 2005
The 67 best PC games released in 2005, ranked from 16,836 critic and player ratings.
The best PC game of 2005 is Sid Meier's Civilization IV, with a critic score of 94/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
Sid Meier's Civilization IV
94
/100
02
Battlefield 2
In Battlefield 2, players will choose to fight for one of three military superpowers: the United States, the Chinese, or the newly formed Middle East Coalition. Armed with the latest modern weaponry, players can take control of any of the game’s 30+ vehicles to engage in major conflicts with over 64 players in some of the largest online battles on the PC. Additionally, persistent character growth allows players to rise through the ranks and attain the ultimate rank of General.
93
/100
03
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
92
/100
Sid Meier's Civilization IV
94
/100
02
Battlefield 2
In Battlefield 2, players will choose to fight for one of three military superpowers: the United States, the Chinese, or the newly formed Middle East Coalition. Armed with the latest modern weaponry, players can take control of any of the game’s 30+ vehicles to engage in major conflicts with over 64 players in some of the largest online battles on the PC. Additionally, persistent character growth allows players to rise through the ranks and attain the ultimate rank of General.
93
/100
03
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
92
/100
04
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
Based on a true story. Set during the famous airdrop before the invasion at Normandy, where Sgt. Matt Baker and his squad of 101st Airborne Paratroopers were scattered over the French countryside. As the story unfolds, you must choose between the success of your mission and the lives of your men - your brothers in arms. Brothers In Arms: Road to Hill 30 will immerse players in the historic, eight-day invasion of Normandy - with unparalleled imagery, authenticity, sound, and gameplay. One of a kind: Brothers In Arms Road to Hill 30 is the only first-person tactical shooter set in WWII. Real military tactics: Intuitive and easy-to-use squad controls appeal to both the hardcore and mainstream gaming audience. Real soldiers: Featuring a cast of more than 20 characters, each with a unique personality, appearance, and style. Revolutionary AI system: Allies and enemies use the standard operating procedures of fire and maneuver to flank and kill their foes. Unprecedented authenticity: Historically accurate and detailed battlefields, events, and equipment re-created from Army Signal Corps photos, aerial reconnaissance imagery, and eyewitness accounts. Innovative multiplayer: Players command three-man AI teams in a battle of wits and skill to accomplish exciting objectives. Award-winning team: Gearbox Software, creators of Half-Life Opposing Force and developers of James Bond: Nightfire, Counter-Strike, and Halo (PC).
92
/100
05
F.E.A.R.
88
/100
06
Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich
86
/100
07
Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy)
85
/100
08
Indigo Prophecy
Indigo Prophecy is an action-adventure game that involves the player in making decisions to alter the narrative. The name change in North America was made to avoid confusion with Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 documentary film, which was released in 2004. Indigo Prophecy introduced elements like ethical ambiguity, romance, the inability to perish, and interactive storytelling that would endure in Quantic Dream later games.
85
/100
09
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Winter Assault
85
/100
10
SWAT 4
85
/100
11
Psychonauts
85
/100
12
Call of Duty 2
84
/100
13
Darwinia
84
/100
14
The Movies
84
/100
15
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood
84
/100
16
Resident Evil 4 (2005)
83
/100
17
Fable: The Lost Chapters
83
/100
18
Ys: The Oath in Felghana
83
/100
19
Quake IV
81
/100
20
X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse
81
/100
21
F.E.A.R.
81
/100
22
Star Wars: Republic Commando
81
/100
23
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
80
/100
24
Day of Defeat: Source
80
/100
25
Dungeon Siege 2
80
/100
26
Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie
80
/100
27
Fate (2005)
80
/100
28
Serious Sam II
78
/100
29
Age of Empires III
78
/100
30
Star Wars: Battlefront II (2005)
78
/100
31
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
78
/100
32
Star Wars: Republic Commando
78
/100
33
Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil
78
/100
34
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
78
/100
35
Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth
76
/100
36
Sniper Elite
76
/100
37
Project: Snowblind
76
/100
38
Star Wars: Battlefront II
76
/100
39
Black & White 2
75
/100
40
Still Life
75
/100
41
Area 51 (2005)
75
/100
42
Quake 4
74
/100
43
Serious Sam 2
74
/100
44
Ultimate Spider-Man
74
/100
45
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland
74
/100
46
Shadowgrounds
74
/100
47
SpellForce - Platinum Edition
74
/100
48
The Suffering: Ties That Bind
74
/100
49
Condemned: Criminal Origins
74
/100
50
Killer7
74
/100
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
Based on a true story. Set during the famous airdrop before the invasion at Normandy, where Sgt. Matt Baker and his squad of 101st Airborne Paratroopers were scattered over the French countryside. As the story unfolds, you must choose between the success of your mission and the lives of your men - your brothers in arms. Brothers In Arms: Road to Hill 30 will immerse players in the historic, eight-day invasion of Normandy - with unparalleled imagery, authenticity, sound, and gameplay. One of a kind: Brothers In Arms Road to Hill 30 is the only first-person tactical shooter set in WWII. Real military tactics: Intuitive and easy-to-use squad controls appeal to both the hardcore and mainstream gaming audience. Real soldiers: Featuring a cast of more than 20 characters, each with a unique personality, appearance, and style. Revolutionary AI system: Allies and enemies use the standard operating procedures of fire and maneuver to flank and kill their foes. Unprecedented authenticity: Historically accurate and detailed battlefields, events, and equipment re-created from Army Signal Corps photos, aerial reconnaissance imagery, and eyewitness accounts. Innovative multiplayer: Players command three-man AI teams in a battle of wits and skill to accomplish exciting objectives. Award-winning team: Gearbox Software, creators of Half-Life Opposing Force and developers of James Bond: Nightfire, Counter-Strike, and Halo (PC).
92
/100
05
F.E.A.R.
88
/100
06
Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich
86
/100
07
Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy)
85
/100
08
Indigo Prophecy
Indigo Prophecy is an action-adventure game that involves the player in making decisions to alter the narrative. The name change in North America was made to avoid confusion with Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 documentary film, which was released in 2004. Indigo Prophecy introduced elements like ethical ambiguity, romance, the inability to perish, and interactive storytelling that would endure in Quantic Dream later games.
85
/100
09
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Winter Assault
85
/100
10
SWAT 4
85
/100
11
Psychonauts
85
/100
12
Call of Duty 2
84
/100
13
Darwinia
84
/100
14
The Movies
84
/100
15
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood
84
/100
16
Resident Evil 4 (2005)
83
/100
17
Fable: The Lost Chapters
83
/100
18
Ys: The Oath in Felghana
83
/100
19
Quake IV
81
/100
20
X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse
81
/100
21
F.E.A.R.
81
/100
22
Star Wars: Republic Commando
81
/100
23
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
80
/100
24
Day of Defeat: Source
80
/100
25
Dungeon Siege 2
80
/100
26
Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie
80
/100
27
Fate (2005)
80
/100
28
Serious Sam II
78
/100
29
Age of Empires III
78
/100
30
Star Wars: Battlefront II (2005)
78
/100
31
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
78
/100
32
Star Wars: Republic Commando
78
/100
33
Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil
78
/100
34
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
78
/100
35
Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth
76
/100
36
Sniper Elite
76
/100
37
Project: Snowblind
76
/100
38
Star Wars: Battlefront II
76
/100
39
Black & White 2
75
/100
40
Still Life
75
/100
41
Area 51 (2005)
75
/100
42
Quake 4
74
/100
43
Serious Sam 2
74
/100
44
Ultimate Spider-Man
74
/100
45
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland
74
/100
46
Shadowgrounds
74
/100
47
SpellForce - Platinum Edition
74
/100
48
The Suffering: Ties That Bind
74
/100
49
Condemned: Criminal Origins
74
/100
50
Killer7
74
/100
FAQ
What is the best PC game of 2005?
Sid Meier's Civilization IV currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 376 ratings. Ranking updated augustus 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.