The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025 just wrapped up on December 4, 2025, and it was an absolute banger for PC gamers! Hosted by PC Gamer, this year-end extravaganza counted down the top 25 most anticipated PC games of 2026 (voted on by over 120 industry experts, journalists, creators, and celebs), while unleashing over 80 trailers, world premieres, and announcements. From deckbuilding masterpieces topping the charts to horror revivals, co-op shooters, and even a GTA 6 tease, this showcase had something for every genre. If you missed it, here’s your ultimate recap of the best PC Gaming Show 2025 highlights – complete with top reveals, trailers, and why they’re must-wishlists on Steam.
Whether you’re hunting for the next roguelite hit, a brutal co-op FPS, or massive AAA sequels, 2026’s PC lineup is stacked. Let’s dive into the top game reveals and announcements that stole the show!
The Top 25 Most Wanted PC Games of 2026 – Full Countdown Highlights
The centerpiece was The Council’s Top 25, revealing the games everyone’s hyped for next year. Slay the Spire 2 claimed #1 with its addictive deckbuilding evolution, but heavy-hitters like GTA 6 (#5) and Control 2 (#6) proved PC ports are coming hot. Here’s the top 17 (based on recaps – full list teased throughout the stream):
| Rank | Game | Why It’s Hyped |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slay the Spire | Mega-anticipated roguelike deckbuilder sequel – pure addiction refined. |
| 2 | 007: First Light | IO Interactive’s Bond game – stealth, gadgets, and spy fantasy at its peak. |
| 3 | Haunted Chocolatier | ConcernedApe’s sweet (literally) follow-up to Stardew Valley. |
| 4 | Stranger Than Heaven | Narrative-driven mystery that’s got everyone buzzing. |
| 5 | Grand Theft Auto 6 | Rockstar’s mega-open-world crime epic – PC version confirmed in the mix! |
| 6 | Control 2 | Remedy’s supernatural sequel – mind-bending action returns. |
| 7 | Resident Evil Requiem | Capcom’s next survival horror nightmare. |
| 8 | Onimusha: Way of the Sword | Samurai soulslike with bloody swordplay. |
| 9 | Big Walk | Epic exploration adventure. |
| 10 | Nioh 3 | Team Ninja’s toughest action-RPG yet. |
| 11 | Light No Fire | Hello Games’ massive survival world. |
| 12 | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV | Relic’s RTS comeback – grimdark warfare evolves. |
| 13 | Star Wars Zero Company | Fresh Star Wars shooter in a galaxy far, far away. |
| 14 | Arma 4 | Ultimate military sim gets bigger and better. |
| 15 | Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls | Marvel fighters with soul-crushing combos. |
| 16 | Marvel’s Blade | Vampire-slaying action from the Daywalker. |
| 17 | Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival | Pinhead’s puzzle-box horrors in FPS form. |
These picks show PC gaming’s diversity – from indies to blockbusters.
Top 10 Game Reveals and Trailers That Blew Us Away
Beyond the countdown, 15+ world premieres and fresh trailers dropped. Here are the standout PC Gaming Show 2025 reveals you need to wishlist NOW:
1. Slay the Spire (#1 Most Wanted)
The deckbuilding roguelike king returns with deeper synergies, new cards, and endless replayability. If you loved the original, this is your 2026 obsession.
2. High On Life 2 ( PlayStation 5 )
Squanch Games’ hilarious alien-gun shooter sequel got an exclusive interview and trailer. Skate, shoot, and quip through cosmic chaos – Kenny’s back!
3. Killing Floor 3: Operation Breakout (Out Now!)
Tripwire’s co-op Zed-slaying FPS dropped a new season trailer. 2091’s rebel vs. Horzine horde war intensifies – grab it today!
4. Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival (2026)
World premiere! Wield the Lament Configuration against Pinhead in first-person survival horror. Puzzle-box powers meet brutal combat.
5. Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! (Early 2026, Xbox)
“Would you like to know more?” Hell yes! Retro FPS with Mobile Infantry vs. Arachnids – original story, pure bug-blasting mayhem.
6. Crimson Desert (Pre-Orders Open, March 19, 2026)
Pearl Abyss’ open-world action-adventure trailer hyped Greymane Kliff’s brutal Pywel journey. Explore, fight, restore – epic scale!
7. Den of Wolves (Community Hands-On Trailer)
10 Chambers’ Payday spiritual successor showed fans tackling robot factory heists. Co-op FPS with neural twists – 500k+ wishlists already!
8. Ex Sanguis (World Premiere Trailer)
Gothic roguelite where demonic mistresses flood Earth with blood. Time-warp combat to save the world – dark, stylish vibes.
9. Ferocious
Brutal fighter that nabbed a Top 25 spot – raw, aggressive combat awaits.
10. Rogue Point
4-player co-op FPS trailer – tactical heists meet Black Mesa devs’ polish. 2025 release incoming!
Honorable Mentions: Damon and Baby (action-adventure), Gods, Death & Reapers (dark fantasy extraction RPG), Luna Abyss (metroidvania), Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes (RTS-roguelite), Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core (#19 Most Wanted, new Retcon class tease).
Xbox Game Pass and Multi-Platform Gems
Xbox logos popped up everywhere – 17 reveals including Memories In Orbit (Jan 20, 2026, Game Pass), Grave Seasons (killer farming sim), and Splitgate: Arena Reloaded (Dec 17, 2026). PC + Xbox cross-play heaven!
Why This Was the Best PC Gaming Show Yet
With 86+ titles, fresh gameplay, and no filler fatigue, Most Wanted 2025 proved PC’s dominance. From indies like Animalkind to AAA like Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War 4, it’s a wishlist goldmine. Watch the full VOD on YouTube and prep your rig – 2026 is loading…
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