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Good games available through Steam for a old/shitty computer

post #1 of 26
7/21/11 at 10:35pm
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Can't seem to play anything post-2009. Yeah, it sucks. Anyhoo, browsing that thing is a bitch and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations.
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post #2 of 26
7/22/11 at 12:20am
Screw Steam. Go retro. Go oldschoooool.
Age and when you started playing games?
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post #3 of 26
7/22/11 at 12:33am
Since I don't know what kinds of games you like, here are a few of some of the games I really like on Steam. I believe most of these have relatively low overheads in terms of system requirements.

- SpaceChem (review 1, review 2)

- Atom Zombie Smasher (review 1, review 2)

- Portal 2 assuming you don't have it already smile.gif (review 1, review 2)

- Capsized (review 1, review 2)

- Frozen Synapse (review 1, review 2)

- Sanctum (review 1, review 2)

- Braid (review 1, review 2)

And just to throw in some really EXCELLENT non-Steam games if you're interested -

- Solium Infernum (works in single-player, but to REALLY have fun, you need at least two other human opponents, friends preferably (and particularly, friends you will not hate after the game). Amazing turn-based strategy game) play diary LONG read, but worth it for the intrigue, lulz and makes for a great entry into the game, beginner's guide series, review, demo/buy link

- Immortal Defense (arty tower defense game with abstract graphics set to amazing music with a pretty nice storyline and narrative progression. It's also pay what you want now) review, demo/buy link.
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post #4 of 26
7/22/11 at 1:05am
Terraria!
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post #5 of 26
7/22/11 at 2:31am
I would recommend Team Fortress 2, which is now free to play.
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post #6 of 26
7/22/11 at 5:10am
Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Two of the best games ever.
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post #7 of 26
7/22/11 at 6:46am
Old school it!
Day of the Tentacle
Monkey Island
Grim Fandango

When Lucas Arts was still awesome.
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post #8 of 26
7/22/11 at 7:05am
Speaking of Lucas Arts, get the Jedi Outcast series.
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post #9 of 26
7/22/11 at 7:08am
And
X Wing vs TIE Fighter!
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post #10 of 26
7/22/11 at 8:56am
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You all all have glorious taste as I think I either have something suggested or have one of many suggestions in case of multiple suggestions. Will do some investigating. Also, I prefer fps or variations of fps, which makes me a philistine in the video game world, but it is what it is. And I'm going through Steam because it's convenient and I prefer it to theft for some odd reason.
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post #11 of 26
7/22/11 at 5:36pm
In that case, F.E.A.R if you havent played it already.
And if you dont mind some seripusly jaggy graphics, play Thief series.
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post #12 of 26
7/22/11 at 6:59pm
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Originally Posted by blahman View Post

Old school it!
Day of the Tentacle
Monkey Island
Grim Fandango

When Lucas Arts was still awesome.

I think Grim Fandago is the winner, but I'm still checking out tons of other stuff suggested here.
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post #13 of 26
7/23/11 at 11:12am
Mount and Blade.

Really fun medieval battle game.
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post #14 of 26
7/23/11 at 12:57pm
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Terraria!

This time One Million!

Such a fun game.
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post #15 of 26
7/25/11 at 7:19pm
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I just dled Terraria. I played it for about 10 minutes and have no idea what the point is. Care to fill me in anyone?
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