r/pcgaming

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PC Gaming: Reddit's top community for PC news and discussion.

The community at a glance

r/pcgaming is a Subreddit for Gamers and Computer Gamers with roughly 4.0M members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Computer Gaming communities list. It is the 6th largest community in the Gaming topic page.

Roughly 148K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Gaming, Gameplay, and Steam. Common discussion themes are Self-Promotion and News. Product recommendations often mention games, pc, and gpu.

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Established 2008
4.0M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +148K members
Growth: +3.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 32K members
  • 2014: 57K members
  • 2015: 71K members
  • 2016: 109K members
  • 2017: 206K members
  • 2018: 523K members
  • 2020: 1.4M members
  • 2021: 258K members
  • 2023: 715K members
  • 2024: 304K members
  • 2025: 147K members
  • 2026: 93K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 6K members
  • Aug: 6K members
  • Sep: 6K members
  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 15K members
  • Dec: 16K members
  • Jan: 17K members
  • Feb: 13K members
  • Mar: 15K members
  • Apr: 13K members
  • May: 18K members
  • Jun: 16K members

Themes

  • Self-Promotion
    10 posts in the past month
    1. GIVEAWAY: Intel Arc A750 8GB GPU: Please read the rules
    2. Kena: Bridge of Spirits is available now on GOG
    3. I have built CS Manager. The demo is live on Steam.
    #1
    Self-Promotion
    GIVEAWAY: Intel Arc A750 8GB GPU: Please read the rules · Kena: Bridge of Spirits is available now on GOG · I have built CS Manager. The demo is live on Steam.
    10
  • News
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Microsoft Reportedly Planning to Shut Down South of Midnight Developer Compulsion Games
    2. Xbox Studios That Were Previously “Safe” From Layoffs And Closures Are Reportedly No Longer Safe, Even Those With “Steady” Releases If Most Or All Of Their Games Sold Poorly
    3. EA launches in-game advertising platform for brands to "connect with audiences
    #2
    News
    Microsoft Reportedly Planning to Shut Down South of Midnight Developer Compulsion Games · Xbox Studios That Were Previously “Safe” From Layoffs And Closures Are Reportedly No Longer Safe, Even Those With “Steady” Releases If Most Or All Of Their Games Sold Poorly · EA launches in-game advertising platform for brands to "connect with audiences
    4
  • Money Talk
    2 posts in the past month
    1. THQ Nordic's Pre-Summer Sale on Steam (Up to 90% off)
    2. Team17 Publisher Sale 2026 on Steam (Up to 94% off)
    #3
    Money Talk
    THQ Nordic's Pre-Summer Sale on Steam (Up to 90% off) · Team17 Publisher Sale 2026 on Steam (Up to 94% off)
    2
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. Game Dev Tycoon is more than a decade old, without a sequel, so I made one. It's called City Game Studio. Manage several studios at once, hire studio directors so they make games for you. Become EA and fill your games with IAPs, or become Valve and build the best Digital Store.
    #4
    Ideas
    Game Dev Tycoon is more than a decade old, without a sequel, so I made one. It's called City Game Studio. Manage several studios at once, hire studio directors so they make games for you. Become EA and fill your games with IAPs, or become Valve and build the best Digital Store.
    1
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. “It will be a tough year for us and the gamers” – As MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ launches for $1,800, MSI explains its “tried every approach” to reduce prices
    #5
    Pain & Anger
    “It will be a tough year for us and the gamers” – As MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ launches for $1,800, MSI explains its “tried every approach” to reduce prices
    1

Topics

  • Gaming
    36 posts in the past month
    1. Blizzard Sues To Take Down Another Private World of Warcraft Server, Project Ascension
    2. Guild Wars 3 is 'significantly more' of an MMO than the first game, but that doesn't mean it's like GW2: 'All three of our games can coexist as different experiences'
    3. Sony has patented a controller with buttons that harden and soften based on what you do in the game
    #1
    Gaming
    Blizzard Sues To Take Down Another Private World of Warcraft Server, Project Ascension · Guild Wars 3 is 'significantly more' of an MMO than the first game, but that doesn't mean it's like GW2: 'All three of our games can coexist as different experiences' · Sony has patented a controller with buttons that harden and soften based on what you do in the game
    36
  • Gameplay
    31 posts in the past month
    1. Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis - New Gameplay
    2. Rustmourne (PC VR) first gameplay trailer - The UploadVR Showcase - Summer 2026
    3. Warframe | Jade Shadows: Constellations Official Gameplay Trailer - Available Now On All Platforms!
    #2
    Gameplay
    Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis - New Gameplay · Rustmourne (PC VR) first gameplay trailer - The UploadVR Showcase - Summer 2026 · Warframe | Jade Shadows: Constellations Official Gameplay Trailer - Available Now On All Platforms!
    31
  • Steam
    28 posts in the past month
    1. Steam Controller demand is so high that new reservations won't be fulfilled until 2027
    2. SteamOS 3.8 Released
    3. Team17 Publisher Sale 2026 on Steam (Up to 94% off)
    #3
    Steam
    Steam Controller demand is so high that new reservations won't be fulfilled until 2027 · SteamOS 3.8 Released · Team17 Publisher Sale 2026 on Steam (Up to 94% off)
    28
  • Trailer
    24 posts in the past month
    1. Witchfire - Revelations Update Trailer
    2. Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival - Release Date Trailer
    3. Rustmourne (PC VR) first gameplay trailer - The UploadVR Showcase - Summer 2026
    #4
    Trailer
    Witchfire - Revelations Update Trailer · Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival - Release Date Trailer · Rustmourne (PC VR) first gameplay trailer - The UploadVR Showcase - Summer 2026
    24
  • Game
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Guild Wars 3 is 'significantly more' of an MMO than the first game, but that doesn't mean it's like GW2: 'All three of our games can coexist as different experiences'
    2. PC game discounts for the weekend
    3. Gungrave G.O.R.E. Blood Heat Looks to Refine a Solid Action-Game Foundation | IGN Preview
    #5
    Game
    Guild Wars 3 is 'significantly more' of an MMO than the first game, but that doesn't mean it's like GW2: 'All three of our games can coexist as different experiences' · PC game discounts for the weekend · Gungrave G.O.R.E. Blood Heat Looks to Refine a Solid Action-Game Foundation | IGN Preview
    22

Flair

  • Video
    39 posts in the past month
    1. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 - Cost Of Hope DLC world and characters trailer
    2. Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis - New Gameplay
    3. OpenMW 0.51.0 Release Announcement
    #1
    Video
    S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 - Cost Of Hope DLC world and characters trailer · Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis - New Gameplay · OpenMW 0.51.0 Release Announcement
    39
  • [REMOVED][R1: Self promotion spam]
    3 posts in the past month
    1. The Last Starship - Update 25 - Fluids, Filters, and Fabrications
    2. The Rusted Demo Will be Online at Steam Next Fest
    3. My Dark Fantasy Incremental joined Steam Next Fest!
    #2
    [REMOVED][R1: Self promotion spam]
    The Last Starship - Update 25 - Fluids, Filters, and Fabrications · The Rusted Demo Will be Online at Steam Next Fest · My Dark Fantasy Incremental joined Steam Next Fest!
    3
  • [REMOVED][R9: OG Source/Editorialized Title]
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Steam Controller demand is so high that new reservations won't be fulfilled until 2027
    2. Xbox Has Reportedly Begun Layoffs At Zenimax (Bethesda). ID Software, Arkane, and Machine Games In Danger As “Anyone Not Working On Fallout Or Elder Scrolls Is Out”
    #3
    [REMOVED][R9: OG Source/Editorialized Title]
    Steam Controller demand is so high that new reservations won't be fulfilled until 2027 · Xbox Has Reportedly Begun Layoffs At Zenimax (Bethesda). ID Software, Arkane, and Machine Games In Danger As “Anyone Not Working On Fallout Or Elder Scrolls Is Out”
    2
  • [Expired]
    1 post in the past month
    1. GIVEAWAY: Intel Arc A750 8GB GPU: Please read the rules
    #4
    [Expired]
    GIVEAWAY: Intel Arc A750 8GB GPU: Please read the rules
    1
  • [REMOVED][Duplicate]
    1 post in the past month
    1. 'That Is Chump Change for Either Party' — Nintendo May Only Win a $30,000 Payout in Pokémon Legal Battle With Palworld Developer Pocketpair, IP Expert Says
    #5
    [REMOVED][Duplicate]
    'That Is Chump Change for Either Party' — Nintendo May Only Win a $30,000 Payout in Pokémon Legal Battle With Palworld Developer Pocketpair, IP Expert Says
    1

Product recommendations

  • games
    23 posts in the past month
    1. the best car racing game out for my son
    2. Best/Fun F2P MMO(s) in 2025?
    3. Best games under 10gb
    #1
    games
    the best car racing game out for my son · Best/Fun F2P MMO(s) in 2025? · Best games under 10gb
    23
  • pc
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Is this considered a good PC? I’ve been looking to get one and this seems like my best option. (£850, link in desc)
    2. Need help determining the best choice in gaming pc
    3. what the best way to clean a pc?
    #2
    pc
    Is this considered a good PC? I’ve been looking to get one and this seems like my best option. (£850, link in desc) · Need help determining the best choice in gaming pc · what the best way to clean a pc?
    11
  • gpu
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best gpu for Ryzen 5 5600 for budget, midrange, and the highest the cpu can handle?
    2. Best gaming GPU $600cad?
    3. What's the best 200$ and under GPU for the ryzen 5500 6 core 12 thread
    #3
    gpu
    Best gpu for Ryzen 5 5600 for budget, midrange, and the highest the cpu can handle? · Best gaming GPU $600cad? · What's the best 200$ and under GPU for the ryzen 5500 6 core 12 thread
    4
  • laptop
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best 4060 laptop with ryzen cpu out there?
    2. Best inexpensive gaming laptops for ck3
    3. Hello, a question, I am from Mexico, I am about to enter university and I would like a laptop capable of running several games, my budget is 16 thousand pesos (between 600 and 700 dollars), I am thinking of buying the Lenovo Loq with a Ryzen 5 and RTX3050, but I don't know if it is the best option.
    #4
    laptop
    Best 4060 laptop with ryzen cpu out there? · Best inexpensive gaming laptops for ck3 · Hello, a question, I am from Mexico, I am about to enter university and I would like a laptop capable of running several games, my budget is 16 thousand pesos (between 600 and 700 dollars), I am thinking of buying the Lenovo Loq with a Ryzen 5 and RTX3050, but I don't know if it is the best option.
    3
  • pc controller
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Give me your best pc controller recommendations.
    2. Best PC controller shaped like a PS controller?
    3. Best PC controller shaped like a PS controller?
    #5
    pc controller
    Give me your best pc controller recommendations. · Best PC controller shaped like a PS controller? · Best PC controller shaped like a PS controller?
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/pcgaming for?
Best for Gamers and Computer Gamers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/pcgaming free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/pcgaming have?
Roughly 4.0M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/pcgaming on?
r/pcgaming runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/pcgaming cover?
On the Hive Index, r/pcgaming is organized under Gamers, Computer Gamers.
How do I join r/pcgaming?
You can join r/pcgaming by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Gaming communities like?
One of the largest topic areas on the site, spanning PC gaming, consoles, mobile, and tabletop. Discord is the dominant platform with massive servers for individual games and general gaming culture, while Reddit hosts some of the most active game-specific communities on the internet. Covers everything from casual play to competitive esports and game development.
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