The issue is that I think there are Steam bundles that can’t be gifted, such as the Valve pack and that kind of thing. That also makes something like Civ 6 less likely, just because of the DLC bundles. I can also use Fanatical or Humble but frankly the region thing might be an issue.

This guy has played every console-available game under the sun before around 2020. So I’m focusing more on what he’s not likely to have played. He’s more of a soulslike/fighting game guy and I’m more of a simulation and eurojank enjoyer, so the recommendations don’t always carry across.

That said, I’ve been thinking newer games like Animal Well that are sure to be received well, but it’d suck if he already played it on something else. Would be a funny inclusion as well, a 35 megabyte 2D platformer for his new gaming desktop.

Any suggestions?

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[–] random_character_a 52 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (3 children)

Deep Rock Galactic

He can get used to mouse and keyboad, while you cover him.

As mentioned before, gift cards are good way to go.

[–] Bahnd 9 points 5 days ago (1 children)

DRG is a fantastic place to start with moving from a controller to mouse/keyboard.

I would personally T-up some classics like portal and Half-life 2 for solo "history lessons" after that. Only then would I make some harder recomendations like long RPGs, MOBAs, 4X, and would shy away from MMOs unless you have an organized group to introduce them to.

[–] KillerTofu 7 points 4 days ago

Portal 2 has coop 👍

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 days ago

Rock and stone!

[–] SpruceBringsteen 3 points 5 days ago

Helldivers 2 for similar reasons.