Best PC Games of 2009
21 PC (Microsoft Windows) games from 2009 ranked by critic score
The highest-rated PC (Microsoft Windows) games released in 2009, ranked by critics on CriticDB. Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.
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Batman: Arkham Asylum
949 critic reviews·Aug 25, 2009·Playcast-mediaPCPS3Xbox 360SwitchUsing a great variety of gadgets you must make your way around the island, and the asylums halls to find and stop the joker. The game uses a 3-button combat system, but with a great number of gadget…
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Brütal Legend
908 critic reviews·Oct 13, 2009·Electronic ArtsPCPS3Xbox 360Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the…
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Plants vs. Zombies
8811 critic reviews·May 5, 2009·PopCap GamesPCPS3Xbox 360Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Plants vs. Zombies is a tower defense video game developed and published by PopCap Games. As a horde of zombies…
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II
865 critic reviews·Feb 19, 2009·THQPCWith a focus on fast-action RTS gameplay, Dawn of War II brings to life the science fiction universe of Warhammer 40,000 like never before. Experience the intimate brutality of battle as you play…
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Trials HD
865 critic reviews·Aug 12, 2009·Microsoft Game StudiosPCXbox 360Xbox OneTrials HD is a full-featured, physics-based motorcycle racing game with more than 50 tracks in two unique game modes. Race Mode emphasizes balance, skill, and control as you tackle indoor obstacle…
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Final Fantasy XIII
836 critic reviews·Dec 17, 2009·Square EnixPCPS3Xbox 360As a deepening crisis threatens to plunge the floating world of Cocoon into chaos, a band of unsuspecting strangers find themselves branded enemies of the state. With the panicking population baying…
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Burn Zombie Burn!
835 critic reviews·Mar 26, 2009·Pinnacle SoftwarePCPS3Welcome to the char-grilled world of Burn Zombie Burn, where the best type of undead is barbequed undead. The goals are simple: keep Bruce alive, as he tries to keep Daisy alive, and get the highest…
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Ys Seven
828 critic reviews·Sep 16, 2009·JoyolandPCThe kingdom of Altago is rebuilding their kingdom around a newfound peace after years of war against the merciless armies of Romn. The classic adventuresome duo, Adol and Dogi, arrive in the harbor…
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Assassin's Creed II
8212 critic reviews·Nov 17, 2009·Ubisoft EntertainmentPCPS3Xbox 360Discover an intriguing and epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy set during a pivotal moment in history: the Italian Renaissance. Experience the freedom and immersion of an all new open world…
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Machinarium
826 critic reviews·Oct 16, 2009·Amanita DesignPCPS3PS4Xbox One +1Machinarium is award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost and Botanicula. A little robot who’s been thrown out to the scrap yard behind the city must return and…
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Dragon Age: Origins
818 critic reviews·Nov 3, 2009·Electronic ArtsPCPS3Xbox 360Dragon Age: Origins is a third-person role-playing game described as a spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights franchises. Players create their own character by customizing gender…
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Need for Speed: Shift
819 critic reviews·Sep 15, 2009·Electronic ArtsPCPS3Xbox 360Need for Speed SHIFT is an award-winning authentic racing game that combines the true driver’s experience with real-world physics, pixel-perfect car models, and a wide range of authentic race tracks.…
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Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes
805 critic reviews·Dec 1, 2009·Ubisoft EntertainmentPCPS3Xbox 360Scattered across five different regions, five special heroes must travel their own dangerous paths to grow in strength, unravel a demonic plot & ultimately save the world from chaos.
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Mini Ninjas
797 critic reviews·Sep 8, 2009·Eidos InteractivePCPS3Xbox 360Mini Ninjas is a game that combines furious action with stealth and exploration for an experience that appeals to a wide audience across age groups and preferences. It’s an action-adventure with a…
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Resident Evil 5
799 critic reviews·Mar 5, 2009·CapcomPCPS3Xbox 360Resident Evil 5 is the seventh video game in the Resident Evil series. It features similar gameplay to Resident Evil 4 utilizing the same over the shoulder view, but this time the environment plays a…
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Little King's Story
796 critic reviews·Mar 22, 2009·XSEED GamesPC"Initially released for Wii to rave reviews, this cult classic real-time strategy game juxtaposes cutesy fairytale visuals with some decidedly adult cynicism for a zany, irreverent adventure to…
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Rocket Riot
775 critic reviews·Jun 17, 2009·CodegluePCXbox 360Get ready for Rocket Riot, an action-packed, side-scrolling, 8-bit shooter where the rockets and the fun never stops! With over 200 levels and over 300 characters, blowing things up has just reached…
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Borderlands
7114 critic reviews·Oct 20, 2009·Feral InteractivePCPS3Xbox 360Xbox One +1With its addictive action, frantic first-person shooter combat, massive arsenal of weaponry, RPG elements and four-player co-op, Borderlands is a breakthrough experience that challenges all the…
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
6610 critic reviews·Sep 15, 2009·ActivisionPCPS2PS3Xbox 360 +2Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 is the second game in the Marvel: Ultimate Alliance series, and is loosely based on the events of the Civil War comic book story line. It brings with it a larger roster of…
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Wanted: Weapons of Fate
587 critic reviews·Mar 17, 2009·WB GamesPCPS3Xbox 360Wanted: Weapons of Fate is a video game developed by Grin and published by Warner Bros. Interactive and distributed by Universal Studios based on the film of the same name. It was released for…
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Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls
538 critic reviews·Dec 9, 2009·XSEED GamesPCPS3The magic torches are lit, the monsters are ravenous, and the kingdom is waiting for a new hero. Experience the legendary Wizardry series’ modern rebirth as you traverse perilous dungeons and take on…