With the recent announcement of Red Dead Redemption 2 and the popularity of HBO’s Westworld, we though it would be a good idea to find some PC games set in the Wild West.
While the setting is certainly popular now, there have not been many PC games set exclusively in the West, although there are a few hidden gems.
We’ve picked out some of the coolest Western-themed games for PC, along with their Steam overall rating.
Check out these five amazing Wild West PC games:
Call of Juarez Gunslinger
Price: R140
Rating: 95/100
From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales.
Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws.
GUN
Price: R300
Rating: 90/100
When life robs Colton White of all that matters, the only thing left he can trust is his GUN.
From award-winning developer, Neversoft, and accomplished screenwriter, Randall Jahnson (The Mask of Zorro, The Doors), GUN follows Colton on his quest for discovery as he seeks to exact vengeful justice on those who have wronged him.
12 is Better Than 6
Price: R109
Rating: 81/100
12 is Better Than 6 is a dynamic top-down shooter with stealth elements, presented in a Wild West theme.
The story puts you in the shoes of escaped slave fleeing to the United States in 1873.
Hard West
Price: R219
Rating: 78/100
When a tragic turn of events sets one man down a path of supernatural chaos and revenge, he must brutally hunt down all those who wronged him.
Fight and survive through 8 unique story-based scenarios, and try your hand at 40 individually designed turn-based combat missions.
Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive
Price: R55
Rating: 69/100
Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive is the first strategy game ever to combine a movie-based and story-driven atmosphere of an adventure game with the intellectual challenge of a real time tactic game.
In this western-style title, discover a game of strategy and tactics played out in exceptional real time.
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What about Outlaw? One of the best oldie Western games out there.