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14 Essential Western PC Games for Every Gunslinger

14 Essential Western PC Games for Every Gunslinger

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GAIAJune 3, 2025
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I’ve been loping through digital frontiers for years—whether it’s stalking bayous with a Winchester or scheming stealthy ambushes under a scorching sun. The PC’s Wild West has morphed from dusty shooters into a rich mashup of horror, tactics, open worlds, comedy and more. After too many late nights chasing bounties (and demons), here are the 14 absolute must-play Western games on PC. Saddle up, partner.

14 Best Western Games on PC

1. Hunt: Showdown (Crytek, 2019)

A masterclass in tension, this multiplayer extraction shooter drops you into Louisiana swamps bristling with monsters and rival hunters. With scarce ammo, period-accurate weapons and heart-in-throat PvP, every shot—and every step—matters.

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2. Evil West (Flying Wild Hog, 2022)

Equal parts vampire punch-fest and cowboy shoot-’em-up, Evil West arms you with electrified gauntlets, revolvers and steampunk gadgets. Rampant co-op mayhem and over-the-top set-pieces make it the perfect blend of Grindhouse and spaghetti Western.

3. Hard West 2 (Ice Code Games, 2022)

Think XCOM with a Hexen twist: dark sorcery, ghost trains and outlaw heists. Its “Bravado” combo system rewards bold play, turning tactical skirmishes into unpredictable, adrenaline-fueled bullet ballets.

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4. Desperados III (Mimimi Games, 2020)

Real-time tactics at its finest. Sleek frontier towns become playgrounds for perfectly timed takedowns. Coordinate your posse’s gadgets, lures and sniper shots in Showdown mode for a stealth ballet that rivals any high-noon duel.

5. Red Dead Redemption 2 (Rockstar Games, 2019 PC port)

The gold standard for open-world epics. As Arthur Morgan, every sunset, hunt and saloon brawl feels lived-in. On PC, mods and high-res visuals elevate Rockstar’s tragic outlaw saga into an almost spiritual frontier experience.

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6. SteamWorld Dig 2 (Image & Form, 2017)

This Metroidvania’s steampunk robots and vibrant mines offer a hopeful twist on the frontier. Grappling hooks, puzzle-filled tunnels and charming lore make every dig feel like unearthing digital gold.

7. West of Loathing (Asymmetric, 2017)

Stick-figure Western comedy at its peak. Quirky quests, toilet-flushing challenges and demon-cow duels are fueled by razor-sharp writing. If you want your cowboy adventure with a side of belly laughs, hitch your wagon here.

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8. Call of Juarez: Gunslinger (Techland, 2013)

A narrative-driven FPS that feels like an interactive Western tall tale. Dynamic bullet-time, roaming duels and an unreliable narrator make this homage to the mythic Old West both fun and fast-paced.

9. Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath (Oddworld Inhabitants/Just Add Water, 2014 PC port)

This genre-blender pairs third-person platforming with shoot-‘em-up bounty hunting. Strangler ammo, quirky creatures and a wry sense of humor ensure you never see the frontier quite the same way again.

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10. Gun (Neversoft, 2005 PC port)

A cult classic open-world romp starring Colton White. Hunt buffalo, rob stagecoaches and duel bandits across a sprawling frontier. Its horseback chases and weathered landscapes still pack plenty of old-school charm.

11. Weird West (WolfEye Studios, 2022)

An action-RPG that weaves roguelite runs through a dark, supernatural frontier. Your choices—redeem, betray or shoot first—shape each procedurally twisted tale in a world crawling with curses and desperados.

12. Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood (Techland, 2009)

A prequel with dual-protagonist shooting, train-jumping set-pieces and moral crossroads. Sibling rivalry, period-accurate weaponry and fast-paced gunfights elevate this sequel well beyond its predecessors.

13. The Oregon Trail (MECC, 1990 PC)

It’s more mule-driven strategy than sharpshooting, but no Western list is complete without this pioneer classic. Manage resources, survive river crossings and reckon with dysentery in a frontier-themed lesson in risk and reward.

14. Outlaws (LucasArts, 1997)

A cinematic FPS before they were trendy. John “The Kid” Coburn’s quest to rescue his bride delivers memorable set-pieces, Wild West showdowns and a stirring Ennio Morricone-style soundtrack that still resonates.

Whether you crave the raw grit of Red Dead Redemption 2, the brain-burning tactics of Desperados III, the horror-Western mashup of Hunt: Showdown or the slapstick silliness of West of Loathing, this list covers every corner of the digital frontier. Pick your horse, load your favorite iron, and ride off into the sunset—there’s a whole frontier waiting.

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