This week is an exciting one for members of PC Game Pass. Alongside Starfield, several highly anticipated games are also arriving such as Lies of P, Payday 3, and Party Animals. And the month of October has more exciting releases in store like Forza Motorsport and The Lamplighter’s League. With over a hundred PC games available, it can be overwhelming to choose where to start. That’s why we enlisted the help of Bruce Greene, a popular variety streamer, to pick his favorite games from the PC Game Pass library.
Bruce Greene has been playing PC games for 25 years, making him the perfect choice for this task. He was impressed by the wide selection of games on PC Game Pass and had to narrow down his list from the initial 40 or 50 games he wanted to recommend. Being a curator, this was the perfect opportunity for him to share his top picks.
The full list of Bruce’s favorite games can be found in the Xbox App for Windows PC. But he also gives a deeper insight into some of his selections below. For more of Bruce Greene’s game recommendations, you can check out the Xbox app for Windows PCs or follow him on Twitch.
ASTRONEER
System Era Softworks
Price: $23.99
PC Game Pass | Xbox Game Pass
Astroneer is a game that combines survival, crafting, and exploration set in space. Unlike other crafting games, it captivated Bruce when he played it during its Alpha stage in 2017. He describes it as a perfect mix of all the elements he enjoys, with the added bonus of being set in space. Astroneer offers a fantastic progression of exploration and crafting, making it like LEGO in space.
HITMAN World of Assassination
IO Interactive A/S
Price: $55.99
PC Game Pass | Xbox Game Pass
Hitman World of Assassination is an open-world game that allows players to take on the role of an assassin. According to Bruce, it shares similarities with Bethesda Softworks games, offering the freedom to go anywhere and do anything. Players can disguise themselves as wacky characters and eliminate targets in unique ways. The World of Assassination package includes all the latest Hitman games, along with a rogue-light mode for an even wilder experience. It’s a perfect match for Bruce’s personality, combining open-world gameplay with his preferred playstyle.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Standard 40th Anniversary Edition
Xbox Game Studios
Price: $47.99
PC Game Pass | Xbox Game Pass
As someone who has been playing PC games for 25 years, Bruce has a strong attachment to flight simulators. Microsoft Flight Simulator holds a special place in his heart as it was one of the first games he played as a kid. The newest installment of Microsoft Flight Simulator offers an otherworldly experience, allowing players to fly realistic and fictional aircraft and explore different parts of the Earth. For Bruce, it fulfills his childhood dreams of becoming a pilot.
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
TaleWorlds Entertainment
Price: $39.99
PC Game Pass | Xbox Game Pass
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord combines the elements of conquering territories on a map with third-person combat. Bruce compares it to the popular Civilization series, where players conquer different areas. But what sets Bannerlord apart is the ability to engage in intense battles as players lead their armies. It offers a refreshing twist to the conquest genre, making it a standout choice for Bruce.
Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Bethesda Softworks
Price (Starfield): $69.99
Price (Skyrim Special Edition): $31.99
Xbox Game Pass (Skyrim Special Edition)
Starfield is one of the highly anticipated games releasing this week. Bruce, who has been busy with his full-time job and content creation, now has the perfect opportunity to dive into these games. The flexibility of PC Game Pass allows him to play for as little as two hours or as long as he wants. Both Starfield and Skyrim Special Edition offer engaging stories and gameplay that are well-suited for streaming and match Bruce’s interests perfectly.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Fatshark
PC Game Pass
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the sequel to Vermintide, a game that Bruce has had a long history with. Despite not being familiar with the Warhammer lore, Bruce finds Darktide to be a near-perfect formula. It follows the style of the Left 4 Dead series, offering enjoyable co-op gameplay with friends. Bruce has already spent over 100 hours playing Darktide and appreciates the developer’s commitment to continuously improving the game.