Computer games are the games played on a personal computer, and are generally range from simple graphical games to visually advanced complex games. Computer games are created by game developers in collaboration with other specialist like game artists, who design the game components; and publishers who takes care of the marketing and selling in the game market. However, game developers can market their products individually.

Computer games are generally developed and packed into physical and portable media like CDs and DVDs. However, some computer games are also available for download on the World Wide Web. Some computer games require special hardware systems like enhanced graphics card, high system requirements or compatible operating systems. While a few computer games are all about run and play, most of the computer games require the game files to be installed in the system to be able to play. However, online computer games require none and can be played in the web browser itself.