Growing tired of the big AAA PC titles that has over a 100 GB download size? We couldn’t blame you. With such games being the norm nowadays, those that have but a small room to spare on their storage are left to wonder what else they could play.
Thankfully, there are still gems out there that are less than 1 GB in size. These are the titles that don’t rely on big set pieces and super realistic graphics to stand out. These are the games that are forced to be more creative and fun to hook players to them.
Without further ado, here are 25 of the best PC games under 1GB that you should play right now.
25 Best PC Games Under 1GB To Play Right Now
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is a retro looking game where you are free to do anything and almost everything at your own pace.
This includes taking care of your farm, planting and harvesting crops, creating a family to cherish, and build friendships throughout the neighborhood. It’s a relaxing game that can eat hours of your time without the enjoyment dwindling even just a bit.
Limbo
If you like the brooding atmosphere of noir films and the frightening nature of shadows and the unknown, Limbo could just be your bread and butter.
This platforming-puzzle game has enticed millions and millions of players all over the world with its unique feel and memorable story moments. While Limbo may be short, this title will stick on you for years to come.
FEZ
FEZ plays around the conventional formula of platforming games to the point that it literally blurs the line of 2D and 3D games.
FEZ will hook you by its clever puzzles alone, but the soundtrack that accompanies it is epic for itself. This game is for those that want to play with their minds while also having a banger of a good time.
Terraria
This title can be summed up with the statement: “minecraft but 2D.” Just like its apparent inspiration, Terraria can get players spending hours and hours of their time without even noticing it.
Imagination is the limit for such games, and Terraria doesn’t disappoint. Its colorful but hostile world mixed in with a relaxing upbeat soundtrack is sure to give you a good time any day of the week.
Rouge Legacy
Rouge Legacy has an interesting and very unique gameplay mechanic where each play through is with a new descendant of the previous character you were playing with, inheriting various disabilities and traits that will certainly affect how you play.
This rouge-like platforming action game is worth a try for that unique premise alone.
Brawlhalla
Brawlhalla is an online combat arena game where players may pick from over 50 unique characters based on other gaming properties, pop cultures, mythology, and so much more.
Due to its very approachable and fun gameplay, Brawlhalla can be a go to game for drinking sessions with your buddies. Gather your friends around and play this one, we promise there wouldn’t be any downtime in fun.
Papers, Please
Who knew stamping passports can be a great premise for a game? Papers, Please is a unique puzzle game where players are put in the shoes of an immigration officer during the Cold War in communist East Grestin.
It is your responsibility to approve or deny entry of people and believe us; every stamp has its consequence. This makes for curiously addictive game, and that is precisely what this is.
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
If you are looking to let your inner rage out and go on inflicting carnage as much as you want, then Hotline Miami 2 is where you should be at. This renowned top-down action game is sure to get your blood pumping.
Mixed in with gorgeous visuals and honestly addicting soundtrack, only a few titles out there can match the adrenaline you can get out of Hotline Miami 2.
Portal
This first-person puzzle game has been a staple of the gaming world that everyone should have at least heard of it by now. Its unique take on platforming is still revolutionary to this day.
Portal is a true classic and a must-play for any puzzle game enthusiast out there.
Half-Life
The widely-acclaimed first person classic – to this day, many argue that Half-Life is the best first-person shooter ever developed. Find your way out of the iconic Black Mesa shooting off various aliens, troops, and other monstrosities under the shoes of the only and only Gordon Freeman.
Half-Life’s strong shooting mechanics and fantastic level design still holds up to par to the most modern games out today.
Don’t Starve
Don’t Starve is challenging survival game that forces players to think on the fly to survive the many hostilities in almost every corner. It has a distinctive graphic design that can honestly be transitioned to a great Sunday morning cartoon series.
Your aim here is to stay alive as long as possible through resource management and battling the many animals that looks at you as prey.
To The Moon
To the Moon is an adventure role-playing game centered around two physicians entrusted with fulfilling a dying man’s final wish: to travel to the moon.
This game’s story will stick to you long enough that it may burn into your permanent consciousness. If you are looking for a heartfelt experience in a game, then this is where you should be.
GTA Vice City
As what you could expect to any GTA game, GTA Vice City puts players in an open world where they can virtually do everything they want.
Set in a fictional recreation of Miami, GTA Vice City is one title where you can go back anytime and still have one hell of a good time. This title is so great to the eyes of many that you owe it to yourself to play it.
Factorio
Factorio is for those that want to push their analytical and problem solving skills to the limit. With proper planning, players can build together very precise ways to create all things needed for the game.
But with great creativity, players can come up with inventive ways that can differ from what the game wants you to do quite a bit. All this combined allows for tons of replayability.
Cave Story+
Cave Story+ is a retro style 2D action platforming game that has a pretty deep storyline. This challenging game gives players access to tons of upgradeable weapons with unique properties that gives solutions to various situations.
Blast away at the many enemies in front of you as you uncover this hidden gem’s truly remarkable story.
Super Hexagon
The visual design and gameplay of Super Hexagon may not be for everyone, but for those that are into it, this one should be a blasting good time.
The visuals on this game are very aggressive, forcing the players to adapt as quickly as possible to succeed, keeping the gameplay challenging but very interesting.
FTL: Faster Than Light
It may not seem like it at first, but the game works a lot like a text adventure wrapped in with rougelike gameplay elements.
The decisions asked of the player during each adventure will have consequences, big or small. This makes FTL a highly strategic game where you can never quite know what the game is going to throw at you.
Overcooked
Everyone can play Overcooked. In fact, its easy-to-pick-up gameplay is what attracts most players to it. Playing this title with your friends beside you can make hours pass by like minutes.
The chaos that ensues while you and your friends try to do the recipes tasked at you is sure to be a good time. Prepare to constantly laugh, yell at each other, and have tons of fun picking this one up.
Shovel Knight
Shovel Knight has an awesome 2D pixel art, a simple gameplay design, and a retro feel about it that makes it all the more appealing. It stands out from the pack with its challenging level designs and enemies that puts players constantly by their toes.
All these, combined with an excellent soundtrack and 8-bit sound effects, Shovel Knight is surely a blast to play.
Undertale
Undertale is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made in recent memory. The characters in this RPG game are all well-written, each having their own memorable personalities.
Furthermore, depending on your choices, your playthrough can drastically vary. It subverts the expectations for playing a conventional RPG and that’s what makes it standout. We cannot recommend this title enough.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
While on the surface The Binding of Isaac looks very cutesy and colorful, it actually has some of the most gruesome and grotesque visual details on games from the same era.
One of the best parts about this game is the collection of upgrades and watching your character evolve over time. Nevertheless, this games inclusion of brave themes, such as fanaticism and devil worshiping makes it one to check out.
Game Dev Tycoon
Do you want to create a game development company for you own? Perhaps you want to create the next big title that will get everyone on board? You can do that and more in Game Dev Tycoon!
This game is created by gaming fans for gaming fans and it is embedded within its very fiber. This game is a must pick up for those curious about the complexities and the thrill of creating games.
Spiral Knights
Spiral Knights is an action RPG set in a vibrant world besieged by hostile (but cute) monsters. In this game, you play as a spiral knight who must dive into the planet’s depths to uncover a way back to your home world.
It has fast-paced combat and unique weapon designs that keep the game fresh and interesting.
Max Payne
This iconic third-person shooter game follows NYPD detective Max Payne’s rampage to those that wronged his wife and children.
To this day, Max Payne’s bullet time mechanics feels recent and truly a thing to behold. If you have never played Max Payne yet, there is no better time to do so than now.
Assassin’s Creed
The first entry in Ubisoft’s now legendary action-adventure series – that alone should make Assassin’s Creed a must-try. In this game, players are put in the shoes of Altair during the Third Crusade in 1191 AD.
Explore the vibrant open world, doing various side quests and progress the main story further. Despite being more than a decade old now, Assassin’s Creed still stands out because of its fantastic setting and revolutionary gameplay mechanics.
