Best PC Game Recommendations — Tell Me What You Like

There's no universal "best" PC game—only the best for you. To give tailored suggestions, I need your preferences:

Tell Me:

• Favorite genres? (FPS, RPG, strategy, sim, puzzle, horror, roguelike, etc.)
• Desired experience? (Relaxing, intense, story-rich, competitive, creative, atmospheric)
• Past favorites? (Games you've loved / hated — explains taste better than genres)
• Budget? (Free, <$20, $60+, sale-hunter)
• Hardware? (CPU/GPU/RAM — determines what runs well)
• Single vs. multiplayer?
• Time commitment? (5-hour campaign, 100-hour sandbox, drop-in sessions)

Universal "Safe Bets" (High Review Scores, Broad Appeal)

• Baldur's Gate 3 — CRPG masterpiece, choice-heavy
• Elden Ring — Open-world action RPG, challenging
• Disco Elysium — Narrative RPG, no combat, writing peak
• Hades — Roguelike, tight action, incredible characterization
• Factorio / Satisfactory — Automation/logistics, infinite depth
• Stardew Valley — Farming/life sim, cozy but deep
• Half-Life 2 — FPS design masterclass, still holds up
• Outer Wilds — Exploration/mystery, knowledge-based progression

Reply with your answers above and I'll curate a personal shortlist.