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The Best Windows 8 Games

Windows 8 is in a fascinating position of being an OS that can play top-end AAA games, while also supporting titles optimized for touch screen play. With traditional download marketplaces such as Steam and GoG offering classic PC fare, the Windows Store is the place to go to get the latest and greatest games built from the ground up to support Windows 8.

The Windows Store now features many exciting franchises such as Halo and Asphalt, with major publishers such as Gameloft unleashing new releases and proven hits. You'll also find a good number of off-the-beaten path games that will keep you entertained for hours. Check out 15 of our favorite Windows 8 games.

Asphalt 8: Airborne ($1.99)

Gameloft's new Asphalt 8: Airborne delivers stunning graphics and fast-paced arcade racing. Airborne lives up to its name, with numerous ramps and other gameplay elements, encouraging players to take death-defying leaps in order to execute insane aerial stunts. Asphalt 8 features 47 high-performance vehicles from a who's who of autos, eight seasons, 180 events and numerous game modes for singleplayer or multiplayer mayhem.

Dungeon Hunter 4

Gameloft's Dungeon Hunter 4 is a free-to-play homage to the action RPG fun of Diablo. It features a massive story campaign as well as co-op and competitive multiplayer modes. Players take on the role of four archetypal fantasy warriors out to save the world using a variety of weapons and skills. This game has impressive production values, as well as many in-app purchases for premium equipment frequently featured throughout the game.

Game Dev Tycoon ($7.99)

Take a trip through video gaming history with Game Dev Tycoon, a business simulation game that takes players down memory lane. Starting out in a garage office in the 80s, players are given freedom to develop their own games, choosing whether to focus their efforts toward groundbreaking gameplay, stories, cutscenes or technical innovations. Grow your own game dev studio, recruit a team of top talent, develop cutting-edge technology and chase the fickle favor of fans and critics in this top-notch business sim