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Game Vault Master Games Catalog

Video Games Directory, Platform Specifications & Dossiers

Explore our curated directory of defining interactive titles across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Every profile provides engine details, system requirements, and mechanical breakdowns.

Survival Horror • PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

Alan Wake 2

★ 9.6

A string of ritualistic murders threatens Bright Falls. FBI agent Saga Anderson and trapped writer Alan Wake battle the Dark Presence.

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RPG • PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

Diablo IV

★ 9

Endless evil gathers in Sanctuary as Lilith returns. Slay demonic legions across an open dark fantasy world.

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Shooter • PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Borderlands 4

★ 9.5

The definitive looter-shooter returns with four brand new Vault Hunters seeking hidden alien treasure across an all-new planet.

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RPG • PC, Xbox Series X/S

Fable

★ 9.5

A new beginning for the legendary British fantasy RPG franchise. Step into Albion, a world of fairy tale wonders and absurd British humor.

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RPG • PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Crimson Desert

★ 9.6

An epic open-world action-adventure set on the war-torn continent of Pywel. Lead the Greymanes mercenary band in devastating physics-driven combat.

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Horror • PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Little Nightmares III

★ 9.2

Embark on a new adventure in the dark universe of Little Nightmares. Follow Low and Alone as they seek a path leading out of the Nowhere.

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Shooter • PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Judas

★ 9.3

From Ken Levine, creator of System Shock 2 and BioShock. A disintegrating starship, three warring leaders, and your choice to repair or destroy.

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RPG • PC, Xbox Series X/S

Avowed

★ 9.3

Obsidian Entertainment’s first-person fantasy action RPG set in the vibrant, mystical Living Lands of the Pillars of Eternity universe.

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Shooter • PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One

Sniper Elite: Resistance

★ 8.9

Infiltrate occupied France in 1944 as SOE agent Harry Hawker. Dismantle an insidious Wunderwaffe superweapon with trademark X-Ray kill cams.

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Platformer • PlayStation 5

Astro Bot

★ 9.8

Join Astro in a supersized space adventure across 50+ vibrant planets. DualSense haptic feedback platforming masterpiece.

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RPG • PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S

Metaphor: ReFantazio

★ 9.6

From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5. Compete in the Royal Tournament to decide the next monarch of the United Kingdom of Euchronia.

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Action-Adventure • PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4

The Last of Us

★ 9.4

A gripping post-pandemic odyssey across a devastated United States following hardened smuggler Joel and immune teenager Ellie.

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Action RPG • PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

Elden Ring

★ 9.4

An open-world action RPG masterpiece directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki with mythos by George R.R. Martin, tasking a Tarnished warrior with repairing the shattered Elden Ring in the Lands Between.

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Action RPG • PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

Cyberpunk 2077

★ 9.4

An open-world action RPG set in the megalopolis of Night City, following cybernetically enhanced mercenary V battling for survival against a biochip holding the consciousness of rockerboy Johnny Silverhand.

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Action-Adventure • PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Windows)

God of War

★ 9.4

A masterclass in narrative reinvention directed by Cory Barlog, following an aging Kratos and his young son Atreus on a pilgrimage across the mythical realms of Midgard to scatter their wife and mother’s ashes.

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Tactical RPG • PC (Steam)

Mewgenics

★ 9.4

A turn-based tactical party-and-breeding roguelike by Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel where players manage, breed, mutate, and lead an evolving roster of cats through hazardous grid-based expeditions.

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Roguelike Deckbuilder • PC (Steam)

Slay the Spire 2

★ 9.4

Mega Crit’s eagerly awaited roguelike deckbuilder sequel, introducing brand-new characters, expanded card synergies, relic drafting, and up to four-player cooperative play.

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Metroidvania • PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Hollow Knight

★ 9.4

Team Cherry’s hand-drawn 2D metroidvania masterpiece chronicling a silent insect warrior descending through the melancholic, ruined subterranean kingdom of Hallownest.

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Action Roguelike • PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, iOS

Hades

★ 9.4

Supergiant Games’ critically acclaimed rogue-lite hack-and-slash weaving narrative progression into every death, following Zagreus, Prince of the Underworld, defying his father to reach the surface.

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Action-Adventure • PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

Grand Theft Auto V

★ 9.4

An interconnected crime saga set in southern California following retired bank robber Michael, street hustler Franklin, and volatile psychopath Trevor.

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JRPG • PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

Persona 5 Royal

★ 9.4

High school outcasts form the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, infiltrating the cognitions of corrupt adults in Tokyo to steal their distorted desires.

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Sandbox • PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android

Minecraft

★ 9.4

An open-ended infinite voxel sandbox where players gather resources, craft tools, build elaborate architecture, and journey through the Nether to defeat the Ender Dragon.

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Action RPG • PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Fallout: New Vegas

★ 9.4

A Mojave Express courier is ambushed, shot in the head, and left for dead in a shallow grave, triggering a quest for vengeance that determines the sovereign fate of the New Vegas strip and Hoover Dam.

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Puzzle-Platformer • PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch

Portal 2

★ 9.4

Awakening centuries after Portal, Chell partners with bumbling personality core Wheatley to escape the overgrown Aperture Science facility, accidentally reactivating the vindictive AI GLaDOS.

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The Game Vault Video Games Taxonomy & Hardware Evaluation Standards

The Game Vault Master Catalog provides gaming enthusiasts with an authoritative, technical, and consumer-focused archive of defining interactive entertainment. Rather than relying on superficial publisher press releases, each game dossier is engineered to deliver immediate clarity regarding gameplay loops, engine architecture, platform availability, and hardware scaling. Whether you are searching for punishing mechanical depth in tactical RPGs or benchmarking your PC rig against cutting-edge graphics engines, our catalog provides structured, verified insights.

Mechanical Loop Classification

We categorize titles by core loop ergonomics—differentiating fast twitch responsiveness from deliberate turn-based pacing, stamina management, and high-stakes risk-reward systems.

Engine & Hardware Audits

Each dossier logs engine technology (Unreal Engine 5, proprietary tech), DirectX 12/Vulkan APIs, ray tracing support, and temporal upscaler integrations (DLSS, FSR, XeSS).

Ecosystem Cross-Links

Dossiers link seamlessly into our PC Requirements Checker, FPS Calculator, Release Calendar, and full-length Strategy Guides for comprehensive tactical preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Game Vault Catalog

Q: What information is documented for every game?
A: Every game dossier provides engine architectures, PC hardware requirements, platform availability, key mechanics, and direct links to scored reviews.

Q: How do I calculate whether my PC can run a game?
A: Each game dossier links directly to our PC Game Requirements Checker and FPS Calculator tools for real-time hardware benchmarking.