BioShock 2 – This game was originally set to debut in 2009, but it looks like we might not be able to get our hands on it until Janurary of 2010. Either way, BioShock 2 is the follow-up game to 2K Games critically acclaimed and commercially successful BioShock in 2007. It is a first-person shooter that blends fast-paced action, exploration, and puzzle-solving for its players.

Borderlands – From acclaimed game developer Gearbox, Borderlands is a sci-fi/action RPG shooter where you can choose one of four distinct characters to play. Each character has its own individual skill set which grows through the FPS. The player chooses and customizes the character’s abilities to suit their style of play.  Although it probably won’t be in the running for one of the best PC games ever, Borderlands should deliver a solid and unique game to its players.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – The next first-person shooter game in the incredible Call of Duty series, Modern Warfare 2 is set for release in November of 2009. The game promises to be an even better shooter experience than its predecessors. It should be incredibly popular due to the fact that it will be available on not only the PC, but for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo DS as well.  This game has the potential to be one of the best PC games of 2009.

Champions Online – Due out on September 8th, 2009, Champions Online has been receiving solid reviews so far. It is a super-hero MMORPG powered by the groundbreaking Cryptic Engine. The game is looking to go directly head-to-head with current super-hero MMORPG powerhouse, City of Heroes/City of Villains. Time will tell if Champions Online has the power to dethrone the reigning genre champion.

Left 4 Dead 2 – Also available for the Xbox 360 upon release, Left 4 Dead 2 is a first-person zombie shooter by Electronic Arts. The game looks to be an improvement on the widely successful Left 4 Dead game released years ago. It promises to bring more zombie killing action to the table than any other game on this list.

StarCraft II – This is the game that Dawn of War 2 is going head to head against and looking to beat as the best PC game in the RTS category. StarCraft is Blizzard’s sci-fi real-time strategy game shouldn’t disappoint since the company rarely does. The sequel brings back the three race system of Terran, Zerg, and Protoss that players familiar with the series know and love.

You can also check out the following demo downloads below:

• Download Dawn of War 2 Single Player Demo
• Download F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin Demo
• Download Plants vs Zombies Demo
• Download Tales of Monkey Island Demo
• Download Zeno Clash Demo

There have been a host of great PC games so far in 2009, but the best has definitely yet to come. Only time will tell how good these games really are, but the anticipation is currently very high for the above-listed PC games. Hopefully these games that are considered the best PC games for the second half of 2009 will live up to their expectations.

This article was inspired byJohn Callaharn’s article at BigDownload.com.

I used the following rules to create this list:

1. The game must be an RPG.
2. The game must be available for the PC.
3. The game cannot be an MMORPG.
4. Only one game per game series is allowed.

10 – Might & Magic 6: The Mandate of Heaven – Released in 1998, MM6 is considered one of the best of the Might and Magic series. It is credited with igniting the rebirth of CRPGs at the time of its release. It was also praised for its non-linear, user-friendly premise and an interactive, detailed game world.

9 – Planescape: Torment – Although not a significant commercial success, the game won several awards for Game of the Year and RPG of the Year at the time of release. The game scored high marks with many reviewers for both its character implementation and technical aspects.

8 – Baldur’s Gate – The game received top scores from nearly every gaming publication upon its release. It won both Game of the Year and RPG of the Year in 1998. Baldur’s Gate was the first in a three title series before the story arc was concluded.

7 – Neverwinter Nights – NWN won E3 awards in 2000, 2001, and 2002. It met with very positive reviews and was praised as “having something for everyone”. The game was originally built on a model similar to MMORPGs but allowed the end users to host the servers.

6 – Diablo – One of the most successful titles from a very successful company (Blizzard), Diablo has sold over 2.5 million copies since its release in 1997. The game is considered to be the inventor of the sub-genre called point-and-click RPGs. Many followed after Diablo but few reached the same level of success.

5 – Fable – A huge commercial success, Fable sold over 375,000 copies in North America during its first week. By the end of 2006 it sold more than two million copies. The game was well-received by critics and scored very high with game reviewers.

4 – Final Fantasy VII – The best-selling Final Fantasy game of all time. FFVII has sold over 9.8 million copies as of December 2005. The game has been voted by some as the best game ever, both in North America and Japan.

3 – Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind – One of the best games of 2002 and winner of multiple awards, Morrowind was hailed for its breadth of scope, the richness of its visuals, and the freedom worked into its design. The game was applauded for its rich and detailed environment.

2 – Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Developed by BioWare and published by LucasArts, Knights of the Old Republic was considered by many to be the 2003 Game of the Year. It is also considered to be one of the most influential works of the Star Wars Expanded Universe.

1 – Fallout 3 – Awarded the Best Role-Playing Game of E3 in 2007, Fallout 3 has won numerous other awards as well. Game reviews for the game have been extremely positive with high praise for its open-ended game lay and flexible character-leveling system.

This is obviously an opinion list.  I think all ten of these games are definitely some of the best RPG PC games ever.  There were definitely a few others that were very difficult to leave off the list.  But overall I think this is a list of ten great RPG games for the PC.

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