While console gamers are looking forward to the release of Red Dead Redemption II this Friday, PC gamers are holding out for a PC version of the game. While nothing is a confirmed, a developer from Rockstar said he worked on the PC version on his LinkedIn account, and a listing on one of the largest retailers for consumer electronics in Europe has sparked hope that a PC version will be coming out next year. But in the meantime, here are five western games that are currently available on PC.
- Call of Juarez: Gunslinger – This shooter from Techland is set in the wild west, and you play as a bounty hunter tracking down the most notorious criminals. It kind of slipped under the radar when it was initially released, but has had strong word of mouth within gaming communities. I’ve yet to check it out myself, but it’s on the very long backlog.
- Gun – I played a ton of this game back in the day, and what I remember most is throwing dynamite at people. But I also remember it being a really fun open world western game. If you can get past the dated graphics, it is a lot of fun to play. It was one of the first games I had on my Xbox 360, and I have fond memories of it.
- Westerado: Double Barreled – Westerado is a story of revenge has you track down the man who killed your family. You search for the man by his outfit, which randomizes the bad guy each time you play. The main draw of Westerado is your character can pull out his revolver at any moment, and you can drastically change the story and the world. But it is very easy to die, so be wary of how often you brandish that weapon. The incredible pixel art also sets the mood for the game.
- Yukon Trail – Alright, this is a throwback, but this was one of the first PC games I ever played. I think I only struck it rich once or twice. But it was one of my first gaming obsessions, and it’s incredibly easy to get running on a modern machine! Well, sort of. You just need to install Windows 3.1 and emulate it through DOSBox, and then the game run flawlessly! It’s a fun trip down memory lane messing with Windows 3.1 again.
Hopefully these games help tide you over until Red Dead Redemption 2 (hopefully) releases on PC.
