The weekend is here and it’s time to enjoy some long hours of gaming and snacking.
If you are in need of an adventure, we’ve put together this selection of our favourite adventure games that we think are perfect for your weekend gaming. What’s more, we’ve even paired them with our top PC and laptop in case you are debating that all-important set up upgrade.
Stray
Stray is the ultimate adventure game that allows you to see the world through the eyes of a cat. What more do you want in your weekend gaming sessions? Lost, alone, and separated from your family, embark on a journey through a forgotten city as you try to find your way home and untangle the mysteries of the city.
Journey through the neon-lit alleys with your unlikely drone companion, B-12, as you uncover the truth, defend yourself against unforeseen threats and find your way out. All whilst utilising your nimble cat abilities and senses to interact with the environment around you in both playful and annoying ways.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 2300 or AMD FX 6350 | Intel Core i5 8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti or AMD Radeon R7 360 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 or AMD Radeon R9 290x |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 10GB available space | 10GB available space |
Baldur’s Gate 3
Voted the Best Game of 2023 and Game of the Year, Baldur’s Gate 3 is the perfect adventure game to play this weekend. Utilising the D&D 5e ruleset and set in the Forgotten Realms, create your very own character and embark on a journey full of friendship, corruption, and a detail-rich story. Infected by a Mind Flayer parasite, you must choose to either resist or give in to the forces of corruption. Evil is spreading throughout the Realms and your own mind, too. Trapped in this conflict, you’ll be pushed to your limits and must make decisions that may alter the future forever.
You can journey through the Forgotten Realms as either a solo adventurer or with a party of up to four friends. Team up together to concoct the perfect plan and join forces in combat against your enemies. However, there is currently no support for crossplay, however, the game is still consistently being updated, so fingers crossed it comes soon!
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5 4690 or AMD FX 8350 | Intel i7 8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 | NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 150GB available space | 150GB available space |
| Additional Notes | SSD required | SSD required |
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
New to our gaming libraries this month, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown takes you on an action-packed adventure through a mythical Persian world. Play as Sargon, as you perfect your unique Time Powers and platforming skills to defeat deadly time-corrupted enemies. Defeat these creatures with epic takedowns as you manipulate the boundaries of time and space.
The Persian-inspired world is full of lush scenery, different biomes, and stunning landmarks for you to explore. As you hunt down your enemies, you’ll also need to solve complex puzzles or quests to find hidden treasures and uncover secrets.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7 6700 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 30GB available space | 30GB available space |
In Need of a PC for Your Weekend Gaming Adventures?
Thinking of levelling up your set up for the New Year? Or perhaps your current PC or laptop isn’t up to the task of running these adventure games? Whatever the case, at Overclockers UK, you can find plenty of high-quality PCs and laptops that are perfect for your weekend gaming sessions. We’ve included our top two selections below, but you can also shop all our PC systems and gaming laptops by clicking the buttons.
Refract Gaming Jade Pre Built PC
Designed for mid-tier gaming, the Refract Gaming Jade is armed with everything you need to enjoy playing any of these adventure games. Powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7700, harness ‘Zen 4’ architecture to unlock ultra-fast speeds and multitasking. The NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti will render your adventures in beautiful photo-realistic quality, complete with buttery-smooth frame rates at up to 1080/1440p resolutions. What’s more, both 32GB DDR5 RAM and the 1TB M.2 SSD ensure quick in-game loading with minimal lag breaking up your immersion.
Finally, as one of our pre-built PCs, the Refract Jade also comes equipped with a three-year warranty which covers the cost of parts and labour. Perfect for any unexpected repairs!
- Pre built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-tier gaming PC and budding content creators
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- 32GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB M.2 SSD
- Integrated RGB lighting
MSI Pulse 17 Gaming Laptop
Adventure on-the-go with the MSI Pulse 17 Gaming Laptop. Utilise the Intel 13th Gen CPU, with its hybrid P- and E-core architecture, to unlock fast performance and seamless multitasking. All your workloads are handled by the integrated Thread Director ensuring the best core is assigned to the job. Plus, unlock stunning graphical prowess with the NVIDIA RTX 4060, built with Ada Lovelace, to deliver immersive visuals and smooth frame rates at up to 1440p.
In addition to this, all of this incredible gaming hardware is kept cool and quiet by the integrated thermal system. Featuring a combination of heat pipes and fans, any excess heat is effectively dissipated away from vital components for whisper-quiet operation, even under heavy loads.
- 17.3” FHD display
- 144Hz refresh rates
- Intel i7 13700H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
Your Top Adventure Games for the Weekend?
What are your top adventure games? What will you be playing this weekend? Let us know in the comments.
*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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