r/pcgaming

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About r/pcgaming

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. It is the 1st largest community in the Computer Gaming topic page and the 5th largest community in the Gaming topic page.

Roughly 138K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Game, Steam, and Release. Common discussion themes are Self-Promotion and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention game, pc, and gpu.

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Established 2008
4.0M Members

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Yearly: +138K members
Growth: +3.6% / 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: 79K 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: 2K members

Themes

  • Self-Promotion
    3 posts in the past month
    1. My indie game FEED THE QUEEN is out on Steam!
    2. I've spent years building my pixel-art pirate RPG, Seablip. Just launched a massive "Captain Update" and it's up on Steam Daily Deal at 40% off today. Here is how much the game has changed since I started!
    3. My ragdoll physics platformer, John broke his bones, is out on itch.io
    #1
    Self-Promotion
    My indie game FEED THE QUEEN is out on Steam! · I've spent years building my pixel-art pirate RPG, Seablip. Just launched a massive "Captain Update" and it's up on Steam Daily Deal at 40% off today. Here is how much the game has changed since I started! · My ragdoll physics platformer, John broke his bones, is out on itch.io
    3
  • Advice Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Weekly Game Suggestions Thread - May 29, 2026
    2. What do you think of the new GOW game??
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Weekly Game Suggestions Thread - May 29, 2026 · What do you think of the new GOW game??
    2
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Outer Worlds Studio Apologizes To Players Who Bought The Sci-Fi RPG For A Free Upgrade They Can’t Actually Get
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    Outer Worlds Studio Apologizes To Players Who Bought The Sci-Fi RPG For A Free Upgrade They Can’t Actually Get
    1
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. Why is no studio building a proper football game?
    #4
    Ideas
    Why is no studio building a proper football game?
    1

Topics

  • Game
    34 posts in the past month
    1. I've spent years building my pixel-art pirate RPG, Seablip. Just launched a massive "Captain Update" and it's up on Steam Daily Deal at 40% off today. Here is how much the game has changed since I started!
    2. Peek, an audio-deduction horror puzzle game, is now available on Steam
    3. New trailer and monster chase gameplay for indie supernatural action-adventure game Psych Rift
    #1
    Game
    I've spent years building my pixel-art pirate RPG, Seablip. Just launched a massive "Captain Update" and it's up on Steam Daily Deal at 40% off today. Here is how much the game has changed since I started! · Peek, an audio-deduction horror puzzle game, is now available on Steam · New trailer and monster chase gameplay for indie supernatural action-adventure game Psych Rift
    34
  • Steam
    25 posts in the past month
    1. Steam Deck OLED gets another price increase in Asia, 1TB model up by 51% in Korea
    2. Save 80% on Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion on Steam
    3. Invisible steam games - May 18th to May 26th.
    #2
    Steam
    Steam Deck OLED gets another price increase in Asia, 1TB model up by 51% in Korea · Save 80% on Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion on Steam · Invisible steam games - May 18th to May 26th.
    25
  • Release
    25 posts in the past month
    1. Grim Dawn: Fangs of Asterkarn Release Announcement (July 23rd)
    2. "The Guild 2: Renaissance" BETA patch released - introduces Steam Workshop support, Multiplayer Resync, Achievements and more
    3. Heavy Metal Death Can has released on Steam
    #3
    Release
    Grim Dawn: Fangs of Asterkarn Release Announcement (July 23rd) · "The Guild 2: Renaissance" BETA patch released - introduces Steam Workshop support, Multiplayer Resync, Achievements and more · Heavy Metal Death Can has released on Steam
    25
  • Gaming
    24 posts in the past month
    1. Intel's New Handheld Gaming PC Chips Are Here At Computex 2026
    #4
    Gaming
    Intel's New Handheld Gaming PC Chips Are Here At Computex 2026
    24
  • New
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Tim Sweeney goes after Gabe Newell following Valve's Steam Deck price hike: "Severe disruptions in the component parts supply chain for megayachts"
    2. Like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2, CD Projekt Red's new IP Hadar is "an emotional, open-world experience"
    3. CD Projekt Red's new mystery IP 'Hadar' is "an emotional, open-world experience" in line with the developer's Witcher and Cyberpunk games
    #5
    New
    Tim Sweeney goes after Gabe Newell following Valve's Steam Deck price hike: "Severe disruptions in the component parts supply chain for megayachts" · Like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2, CD Projekt Red's new IP Hadar is "an emotional, open-world experience" · CD Projekt Red's new mystery IP 'Hadar' is "an emotional, open-world experience" in line with the developer's Witcher and Cyberpunk games
    22

Flair

  • Video
    29 posts in the past month
    1. The 5800X3D Returns! AMD Officially Brings Back AM4 Gaming King [HUB]
    2. Grim Dawn: Fangs of Asterkarn Release Announcement (July 23rd)
    3. DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction | Updated with 2nd Gen Transformer
    #1
    Video
    The 5800X3D Returns! AMD Officially Brings Back AM4 Gaming King [HUB] · Grim Dawn: Fangs of Asterkarn Release Announcement (July 23rd) · DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction | Updated with 2nd Gen Transformer
    29
  • [REMOVED][R8: Off-topic]
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Outer Worlds Studio Apologizes To Players Who Bought The Sci-Fi RPG For A Free Upgrade They Can’t Actually Get
    2. Tim Sweeney goes after Gabe Newell following Valve's Steam Deck price hike: "Severe disruptions in the component parts supply chain for megayachts"
    #2
    [REMOVED][R8: Off-topic]
    Outer Worlds Studio Apologizes To Players Who Bought The Sci-Fi RPG For A Free Upgrade They Can’t Actually Get · Tim Sweeney goes after Gabe Newell following Valve's Steam Deck price hike: "Severe disruptions in the component parts supply chain for megayachts"
    2
  • [REMOVED][Posting Guidelines]
    1 post in the past month
    1. Asus launches ROG Ally X20 handheld with OLED display, Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip
    #3
    [REMOVED][Posting Guidelines]
    Asus launches ROG Ally X20 handheld with OLED display, Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip
    1

Product recommendations

  • game
    57 posts in the past month
    1. What are the best games everyone's been playing?
    2. Despite rising game prices, 2025's best-reviewed titles are budget hits
    3. Best games that you played ever..
    #1
    game
    What are the best games everyone's been playing? · Despite rising game prices, 2025's best-reviewed titles are budget hits · Best games that you played ever..
    57
  • pc
    18 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the best prebuilt pc to stream and game off for $1500 or under
    2. Can someone build me the best pc for around 1200$?
    3. moved all the way across the world and glad I got to keep my PC... even though the setup isn't the best atm 😂
    #2
    pc
    What’s the best prebuilt pc to stream and game off for $1500 or under · Can someone build me the best pc for around 1200$? · moved all the way across the world and glad I got to keep my PC... even though the setup isn't the best atm 😂
    18
  • gpu
    10 posts in the past month
    1. The past 12 years of Nvidia's top-shelf GPUs: Which one aged the best?
    2. Best gaming GPU $600cad?
    3. What's the best 200$ and under GPU for the ryzen 5500 6 core 12 thread
    #3
    gpu
    The past 12 years of Nvidia's top-shelf GPUs: Which one aged the best? · Best gaming GPU $600cad? · What's the best 200$ and under GPU for the ryzen 5500 6 core 12 thread
    10
  • gaming laptop
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Best inexpensive gaming laptops for ck3
    2. 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. Hey everyone! So I’m currently in the market for new PC/laptop for gaming, and only using a little bit for my DDJ-1000. But I would love to hear what everyone would recommend for around $1500 (:
    #4
    gaming laptop
    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. · Hey everyone! So I’m currently in the market for new PC/laptop for gaming, and only using a little bit for my DDJ-1000. But I would love to hear what everyone would recommend for around $1500 (:
    7
  • monitor
    7 posts in the past month
    1. whats the best 1440p 27" monitor for around 250
    2. Wich one is best MSI optix g274qpf e2 or gigabyte m27q
    3. Recommended me a good 1080p monitor for my sons hand me down 2070s PC.
    #5
    monitor
    whats the best 1440p 27" monitor for around 250 · Wich one is best MSI optix g274qpf e2 or gigabyte m27q · Recommended me a good 1080p monitor for my sons hand me down 2070s PC.
    7
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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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