I don't play games, but I do own gamer computers needed for my graphics work (Photoshop, video, animation). I bought this for a friend who only does word processing. While setting it up for her, I was struck by how much it's a good solid machine with a decent processor, but for playing any kind of game in real time, I'd be looking for something with a separate graphics processor and a good level of RAM (not the couple of this machine, but at least 8, if not 16). So, I didn't try games on it, but unless someone specifically endorses that, I'd be wary. Better specs are a bit more expensive (or way more), but if you're gaming, look for a machine ready for gaming. A sub-compact car can get you around town, but for taking the whole crew on a cross-country road trip? Well, maybe, but I wouldn't count on it. Or want to try. Try it in-store and find out for yourself.