The issue is that I think there are Steam bundles that can’t be gifted, such as the Valve pack and that kind of thing. That also makes something like Civ 6 less likely, just because of the DLC bundles. I can also use Fanatical or Humble but frankly the region thing might be an issue.

This guy has played every console-available game under the sun before around 2020. So I’m focusing more on what he’s not likely to have played. He’s more of a soulslike/fighting game guy and I’m more of a simulation and eurojank enjoyer, so the recommendations don’t always carry across.

That said, I’ve been thinking newer games like Animal Well that are sure to be received well, but it’d suck if he already played it on something else. Would be a funny inclusion as well, a 35 megabyte 2D platformer for his new gaming desktop.

Any suggestions?

  • Adalast@lemmy.worldEnglish
    6·
    5 days ago

    I agree. People keep suggesting Factorio, which leads me to believe that they have not actually read the post since his friend is into souls-likes and heavy combat games. Factorio is the antithesis of that! I don’t personally play those games (Factorio is one of my most played games), so I can’t make suggestions aside from Monster Hunter.

    • _cryptagion@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      1·
      2 days ago

      They didn’t specifically say it needed to be a souls-like. In fact, if you had read the whole thing, they’re considering including a 2d platformer.

      They want new experiences for their friend. They probably don’t want a game that their friend has already played on console.

    • MudMan@fedia.io
      1·
      5 days ago

      Yeah, that’s why Satisfactory is probably a better choice (I mean, it’s mostly “what if Factorio didn’t look like a 1999 Flash game”).

      Honestly in 2025 (hey, happy new year!) things are platform-agnostic enough that the biggest thing to do when you switch to PC gaming is go check how all the games you know play when you run them at 200 fps or whatever. But even if you’re an action game guy I do think it’s work taking a few minutes to decide if you’re going to be a sweaty mouse and keyboard guy and it’s time to start browsing online stores for mice with ten grams shaved off the mouse wheel or whatever.