A personal computer game (PC game) is a video game that is played on a personal computer rather than on a console. The game is controlled using PC input devices such as the keyboard, mouse, joystick, etc. PC games can be played with or without an Internet connection, and have been available since the introduction of personal computers.

A personal computer game, also known as a computer game [a] or abbreviated PC game, is a video game played on a personal computer (PC). They are defined by the open platform nature of PC systems. Mainframe and minicomputer games are a precursor to personal computer games.