Best PC First Person Story Games

'The Metro Series' is also worth mentioning. For example, 'Metro: Exodus'. It has a post - apocalyptic setting. The story follows Artyom as he travels across the Russian wilderness. The game combines survival elements with a great narrative, and the atmosphere is really intense.

'F.E.A.R.' is also a good choice. The story involves a special forces operative dealing with a supernatural threat. It has a good balance between story and action. The game's slow - motion combat mechanic can give beginners an edge in battles, and the scares add an extra layer of excitement.

The 'Dear Esther' mod is quite remarkable. It's a walking simulator that tells a very poignant and emotional first - person story. As you traverse the desolate island, the voice - over and the environment work together to create a sense of mystery and melancholy. There are no real 'gameplay' elements in the traditional sense, but it's more about experiencing the story.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It has an incredibly rich and immersive story. You play as Geralt, a monster hunter, in a vast open world filled with political intrigue, moral choices, and complex characters. The main story quests are engaging, and the side quests often have their own mini - stories that are just as interesting.

Minecraft. It's a sandbox game where you can build and explore without following a set story. You can create anything from simple houses to elaborate castles, mine for resources, and fight off mobs.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It has an incredibly rich and immersive story. You play as Geralt, a monster hunter, in a vast open world filled with political intrigue, moral choices, and complex characters. The side quests are also very well - written, often feeling like mini - stories within the larger narrative.

One of the great science - fiction first - person shooters on PC in 2015 was 'Destiny'. It offered a vast, beautifully designed universe to explore, with engaging multiplayer modes and a decent single - player campaign. The gunplay was solid and the different classes added variety to the gameplay.

Don't forget about 'Prey' (2017). It has a very cool sci - fi setting where you're on a space station full of hostile alien life forms. The ability to use the environment and different powers adds a lot of depth to the gameplay. It's a great example of a modern sci - fi first - person shooter on PC.

One great option is 'The Elder Scrolls Online'. It has a rich, immersive story set in the well - known Elder Scrolls universe. Players can explore Tamriel, interact with various characters, and be part of epic quests. Another is 'Guild Wars 2'. It offers a deep story with different storylines for each race and region. The game world is huge and full of lore. And 'Divinity: Original Sin 2' also stands out. It has a complex and engaging story where your choices matter a great deal, and the multiplayer aspect allows you to experience it with friends.

Mass Effect series. The story spans across multiple games, where you create your own character and lead a team to save the galaxy from various threats. There are different alien species, complex relationships, and a huge universe to explore, with each game building on the overall narrative.