PCs have been a major part of gaming since gaming's first inception, all the way back in the early 80s. Since then, gaming and computers have evolved to impressive degrees, with some games coming close to indecipherable from real-life images with their graphic fidelity.

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PC's are known to offer some of the best visual experiences in gaming. If you have a high-end PC, check some of these beautiful games out.

But the big, beautiful AAA games aren't all that gaming PC's are known for, as they also have a huge indie market given the platform is more accessible for independent studios to make games on. There are some truly fantastic indie games out there that warrant gamers' attention.

6 Castle In The Darkness

Metacritic Score: 76

Indie games encompass a whole wide range of genres, even delving into the often praised Metroidvania style of games, in the form of titles like Castle in the Darkness. An evil sorcerer has attacked the kingdom of Alexandria, bringing with him an army of darkness. With the Princess missing and the castle overrun, it is up to one brave knight to take up the task and fight the forces of evil.

The platforming and combat are reminiscent of early Castlevania and Metroid games, while also maintaining their own unique flare within the fantasy setting. While its style of gameplay may not be for everyone, Metroidvania fans will find a lot to enjoy in this challenging indie platformer.

5 The Cat Lady

Metacritic Score: 81

Harvester Games are responsible for some truly frightening games, including The Cat Lady, which remains one of their best games yet. It follows the tragic tale of Susan Ashworth, a chronically lonely and depressed middle-aged woman who attempts to take her own life one night, only to be spared by the Queen of Maggots. In exchange for her life being spared, Susan is tasked with finding and killing five psychopaths that the Queen refers to as parasites.

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A horror game through and through, The Cat Lady can be a grueling game to play, as it doesn't shy away from heavy topics such as depression, grief, loss, and alcoholism. The Cat Lady will unflinchingly show players the dark depths some truly evil people can reach.

4 Pathologic

Metacritic Score: N/A

Before the widely celebrated but somewhat controversial Pathologic 2 was its often-forgotten predecessorPathologic, to which the sequel owes all its success. Similar to the sequel (which is a soft reboot of the first game), a mysterious plague has swept through the town, and players will control one of three characters as they attempt to survive.

This grueling first-person horror game will certainly challenge players as they struggle to survive the trials of their small, eccentric town, which also brings in elements of survival games, such as a hunger meter players must pay attention to. Pathologic is far beyond any horror game even veteran players will have played, and the experience is richly rewarding.

3 The Binding Of Isaac

Metacritic Score: 84

This classic bullet-hell roguelike made the rounds in the gaming community, becoming a much-loved indie title that went on to be remade with TheBinding of Isaac: Rebirth, but was released multiplatform, unlike the original, which remains exclusive to PC players.

In this game, Isaac flees to the basement of his house after his mother receives a message from God asking her to take her son's life, but Isaac jumps from the proverbial frying pan and into the fire, as the house's basement is filled with monsters just as eager to kill him. Players will need to learn to dodge projectiles while using weapons of their own to slay the creatures, coming across challenging bosses at the end of each level. One mistake is costly, as it will send them back to the start.

2 Pizza Tower

Metacritic Score: 89

For fans of games like Wario Land and Overcooked, Pizza Tower is the perfectly zany and comedic cross between the two, combining chaotic platforming gameplay with exploration and attack combos.

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Its early 90s Saturday-morning-cartoon-like graphics are unique and charming in their own way, and the soundtrack is full of energy to get players in the mood for its high-octane and fast-paced gameplay. This simple game will give gamers hours of fun, and is a game players can easily drop in and out of.

1 Slay The Princess

Metacritic Score: 90

From the developers behind the excellent episodic gameScarlet Hollow comes Slay the Princess, another delve into the world of indie horror with a more unique, surreal take on the genre. Players are tasked to do exactly what the title says - slay the Princess, who is held prisoner in the basement of the cabin - or risk the end of everything.

With a beautiful hand-drawn art style, sublime writing, and multiple endings, Slay the Princess holds so much more beyond its simple premise, and it is up to players to trust the orders they have been given and kill the Princess, or listen to what she has to say. Maybe they are supposed to save the Princess after all?

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