100 Fun old PC Games you can play with Nvidia GTS 250

The Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 was a mid-range graphics card released by Nvidia in April 2009. It was part of the company's GeForce 200 series and was based on the 55nm GT216 GPU, which featured 128 stream processors and a core clock speed of 738MHz. The GTS 250 was designed to offer decent gaming performance at a relatively affordable price point, making it a popular choice among budget-conscious gamers and PC enthusiasts at the time.

 

Nvidia GTS 250 by Asus

With its 1GB of GDDR3 video memory running at 1836MHz on a 128-bit bus, the GTS 250 provided enough memory bandwidth to handle most games of its era. While it wasn't a top-tier GPU, the GTS 250 was capable of running many popular titles from the late 2000s and early 2010s at medium to high settings, delivering a solid 720p gaming experience.

Here are 100 fun old PC games from 2015 or older that should be compatible and playable with an Nvidia GTS 250 graphics card:

1. Half-Life 2 (2004) - Acclaimed first-person shooter from Valve. Avg FPS: 60-80
2. Portal (2007) - Innovative puzzle game with a portal gun mechanic. Avg FPS: 90+
3. Fallout: New Vegas (2010) - Open-world RPG set in post-apocalyptic Nevada. Avg FPS: 40-60
4. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011) - Vast open-world fantasy RPG. Avg FPS: 30-50
5. Left 4 Dead 2 (2009) - Cooperative zombie shooter. Avg FPS: 60-80
6. BioShock (2007) - Atmospheric first-person shooter with genetic powers. Avg FPS: 50-70
7. Team Fortress 2 (2007) - Valve's iconic team-based shooter. Avg FPS: 80-100
8. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (2012) - Popular tactical shooter. Avg FPS: 60-90
9. Civilization V (2010) - Turn-based strategy game. Avg FPS: 60+
10. Diablo III (2012) - Hack-and-slash action RPG. Avg FPS: 50-70
11. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (2010) - Acclaimed real-time strategy game. Avg FPS: 60-80
12. Minecraft (2011) - Sandbox game with block building/mining. Avg FPS: 100+
13. Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009) - Superhero action game. Avg FPS: 40-60
14. Borderlands (2009) - Loot-driven first-person shooter RPG. Avg FPS: 50-70
15. Mass Effect 2 (2010) - Sci-fi action RPG with great storytelling. Avg FPS: 40-60
16. The Orange Box (2007) - Bundle with Half-Life 2 episodes, Portal, Team Fortress 2. Avg FPS: 60-90
17. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) - Revolutionary modern military shooter. Avg FPS: 60-80
18. Crysis (2007) - Cutting-edge visuals for its time, first-person shooter. Avg FPS: 30-50
19. Garry's Mod (2004) - Physics sandbox game for creativity. Avg FPS: 90+
20. Portal 2 (2011) - Sequel to the classic Portal puzzle game. Avg FPS: 60-90
21. Deus Ex: Human Revolution (2011) - Cyberpunk RPG with multiple playstyles. Avg FPS: 40-60
22. Tomb Raider (2013) - Gritty reboot of the action-adventure franchise. Avg FPS: 30-50
23. Far Cry 3 (2012) - Open-world first-person shooter set in a tropical paradise. Avg FPS: 30-50
24. XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012) - Tough tactical strategy game against alien invasion. Avg FPS: 60+
25. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings (2011) - Dark fantasy RPG with great storytelling. Avg FPS: 30-50
26. Battlefield 3 (2011) - Large-scale multiplayer military shooter. Avg FPS: 40-60
27. Grand Theft Auto IV (2008) - Gritty open-world action game set in Liberty City. Avg FPS: 40-60
28. Dragon Age: Origins (2009) - Deep fantasy RPG with tactical combat. Avg FPS: 60+
29. Dishonored (2012) - First-person stealth action with supernatural abilities. Avg FPS: 40-60
30. Metro 2033 (2010) - Atmospheric post-apocalyptic first-person shooter. Avg FPS: 40-60
31. Assassin's Creed II (2009) - Open-world action game with parkour elements. Avg FPS: 50-70
32. Dead Space (2008) - Tense sci-fi survival horror third-person shooter. Avg FPS: 50-70
33. Bully: Scholarship Edition (2008) - Open-world action game set in a school. Avg FPS: 60-80
34. Sid Meier's Civilization IV (2005) - Classic turn-based strategy game. Avg FPS: 60+
35. Burnout Paradise (2008) - High-octane open-world racing game. Avg FPS: 60-80
36. Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005) - Classic arcade-style street racing game. Avg FPS: 70-90
37. The Sims 3 (2009) - Life simulation game with customization. Avg FPS: 50-70
38. Age of Empires III (2005) - Real-time strategy game focused on colonial era. Avg FPS: 60+
39. Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars (2007) - Real-time strategy in the C&C universe. Avg FPS: 60+
40. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (2002) - Landmark RTS/RPG hybrid. Avg FPS: 100+
41. Unreal Tournament 3 (2007) - Frenetic first-person arena shooter. Avg FPS: 60-80
42. Quake 4 (2005) - Sci-fi first-person shooter with great graphics for its time. Avg FPS: 60-80
43. Oblivion (2006) - Massive open-world fantasy RPG. Avg FPS: 40-60
44. Neverwinter Nights 2 (2006) - Dungeons & Dragons-based RPG. Avg FPS: 50-70
45. Call of Duty: World at War (2008) - Gritty WWII first-person shooter. Avg FPS: 50-70
46. Painkiller (2004) - Old-school fast-paced first-person shooter. Avg FPS: 80-100
47. Doom 3 (2004) - Remake of the classic first-person shooter with impressive graphics. Avg FPS: 60-80
48. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003) - Acclaimed sci-fi RPG set in Star Wars universe. Avg FPS: 60+
49. Arma II (2009) - Realistic military simulation shooter. Avg FPS: 30-50
50. Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (2003) - Third-person shooter with bullet-time mechanics. Avg FPS: 60-80
51. Resident Evil 4 (2005) - Survival horror game considered one of the best of its era. Avg FPS: 50-70
52. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines (2004) - Cult classic RPG set in the World of Darkness. Avg FPS: 60+
53. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2003) - Cinematic platformer and action-adventure. Avg FPS: 60+
54. Beyond Good & Evil (2003) - Action-adventure game with a unique sci-fi setting. Avg FPS: 60+
55. Psychonauts (2005) - Quirky 3D platformer with creative level design. Avg FPS: 60+
56. Silent Hill 2 (2001) - Psychological survival horror game with an iconic atmosphere. Avg FPS: 60+
57. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002) - Open-world action game set in the 1980s. Avg FPS: 70-90
58. Jade Empire (2005) - Martial arts action RPG set in a mythical ancient Chinese setting. Avg FPS: 60+
59. Republic Commando (2005) - Tactical first-person shooter in the Star Wars universe. Avg FPS: 60-80
60. Full Spectrum Warrior (2004) - Squad-based tactical military shooter. Avg FPS: 60+
61. Battlefield 2 (2005) - Large-scale multiplayer military shooter. Avg FPS: 60-80
62. Call of Duty 2 (2005) - World War II first-person shooter. Avg FPS: 70-90
63. F.E.A.R. (2005) - Atmospheric first-person shooter with advanced AI. Avg FPS: 50-70
64. The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (2004) - First-person action game. Avg FPS: 60-80
65. Star Wars: Battlefront II (2005) - Multiplayer shooter in the Star Wars universe. Avg FPS: 60-80
66. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War (2004) - Real-time strategy in the Warhammer 40K setting. Avg FPS: 60+
67. The Suffering (2004) - Psychological horror first-person shooter. Avg FPS: 60-80
68. Thief: Deadly Shadows (2004) - Stealth game focused on shadowy environments. Avg FPS: 60+
69. Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (2005) - Stealth action game. Avg FPS: 60-80
70. Rome: Total War (2004) - Historical real-time strategy game. Avg FPS: 60+
71. Jedi Academy (2003) - Action game with force powers in the Star Wars universe. Avg FPS: 70-90
72. Dead or Alive 4 (2005) - 3D fighting game. Avg FPS: 60+
73. Company of Heroes (2006) - Real-time strategy focused on World War II. Avg FPS: 50-70
74. Battlefield 2142 (2006) - First-person shooter set in the future. Avg FPS: 50-70
75. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006) - Open-world fantasy RPG. Avg FPS: 40-60
76. Titan Quest (2006) - Action RPG set in ancient mythological times. Avg FPS: 60+
77. LEGO Star Wars II (2005) - Comical action-adventure game in the Star Wars universe. Avg FPS: 60+
78. Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 (2005) - Tactical World War II first-person shooter. Avg FPS: 60-80
79. Fahrenheit (2005) - Cinematic interactive drama action-adventure game. Avg FPS: 60+
80. Syberia (2002) - Point-and-click adventure game with a unique setting. Avg FPS: 60+
81. Hitman: Blood Money (2006) - Stealth game focused on assassination missions. Avg FPS: 50-70
82. Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade (2006) - Expansion to the RTS game. Avg FPS: 60+
83. Destroy All Humans! (2005) - Action game with comical alien invasion of 1950s Earth. Avg FPS: 60-80
84. The Suffering: Ties That Bind (2005) - Sequel to the psychological horror FPS. Avg FPS: 60-80
85. SWAT 4 (2005) - Tactical first-person shooter focused on SWAT missions. Avg FPS: 60+
86. Dungeon Siege II (2005) - Action RPG with large environments. Avg FPS: 60+
87. Painkiller: Hell Wars (2006) - Extension to the fast-paced FPS Painkiller. Avg FPS: 80-100
88. Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project (2002) - Classic first-person shooter. Avg FPS: 70-90
89. Mafia (2002) - Open-world action-adventure game with a 1930s mobster setting. Avg FPS: 60-80
90. Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (2002) - World War II first-person shooter. Avg FPS: 70-90
91. Call of Duty (2003) - The game that kicked off the hit Call of Duty series. Avg FPS: 80-100
92. Unreal Tournament 2004 (2004) - Arena-based first-person shooter. Avg FPS: 60-80
93. XIII (2003) - First-person shooter with a comic book art style. Avg FPS: 70-90
94. Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb (2003) - Action-adventure game. Avg FPS: 60-80
95. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) - Hack-and-slash action game. Avg FPS: 60+
96. No One Lives Forever 2 (2002) - First-person shooter with a 1960s spy theme. Avg FPS: 80-100
97. Deus Ex (2000) - Groundbreaking cyberpunk-themed action RPG. Avg FPS: 60+
98. Max Payne (2001) - Third-person shooter pioneering bullet-time mechanics. Avg FPS: 80-100
99. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II (2004) - Sequel RPG set in the Star Wars universe. Avg FPS: 60+
100. Freedom Fighters (2003) - Squad-based third-person shooter set during an invasion of New York. Avg FPS: 60-80

Most of these games should run smoothly at decent frame rates on an Nvidia GTS 250, though some may need lower settings for optimal performance. But they represent a great library of fun older games very playable on that GPU from 2015 and earlier.