PC Gaming History
DOS Gaming

DOS Era - 1980s

Text-based adventures and early graphical games like Doom and Prince of Persia.

Windows 95

Windows 95 - Mid 90s

Standardized OS support led to classics like Age of Empires and StarCraft.

Modern PC

2000s - Online Boom

Rise of online multiplayer, Steam platform, and modding communities.

High-End Gaming PC

Modern Era

Ultra graphics, esports, VR, and services like Game Pass and Epic Games Store.


DOS Era - 1980s

PC gaming begins with text-based games and simple graphics powered by MS-DOS.

Windows 95 Era

DirectX boosts game development, leading to more powerful and immersive experiences.

Steam and Online Gaming

Digital game distribution and modding explode with Steam’s rise in the 2000s.

Modern Era

PC gaming dominates with ultra-high graphics, VR support, and indie game innovation.


About Gabe Newell


Gabe Newell

Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve Corporation, revolutionized PC gaming with Steam and titles like Half-Life and Portal.