Ever since ray tracing became a mainstay in modern games, many gamers started believing that they couldn't enjoy peak gaming visuals without an Nvidia graphics card. While it's true that Nvidia still boasts superior ray tracing hardware compared to AMD, the performance difference isn't large enough to ruin your experience on the latter.

Of course, AMD's most powerful GPUs are unsuitable for a handful of demanding titles, but there are dozens of other games that run smoothly and look phenomenal on the latest Radeon GPUs. I've included 10 such recent titles on this list, based on the level of ray tracing implementation and my personal preference.

10 Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018)

It's all in the name

The oldest game on this list, Shadow of the Tomb Raider (SOTR), concluded Crystal Dymanics' Lara Croft trilogy with a satisfying conclusion. The game received ray tracing support around six months after its release, which enhanced its already top-notch visuals.

SOTR features only ray-traced shadows without additional ray-traced reflections or global illumination, so the performance impact of turning it on is comparatively low. This is partly why you can enjoy this game at high frame rates on various GPUs, not having to depend on a handful of Nvidia RTX graphics cards.

9 Metro Exodus (2019)

Not restricted to Nvidia RTX

Metro Exodus originally came out in 2019 but received a major update two years later when the enhanced edition reworked the game's lighting system from the ground up. The new version was miles ahead in technical superiority, visual richness, and overall atmosphere. The game lacked official support for AMD's FSR upscaling tech, but you can enable it with a community mod.

Those who haven't experienced any of the Metro games have a strong reason to do so in the form of Metro Exodus. And those who've already played the game still have loads to get excited about since the enhanced visuals completely revamp the mood of most of the environments.

8 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (2021)

Nvidia & AMD: No rift

One of PlayStations's longest-running series received a bold new entry with Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart in 2021, and even PC gamers could enjoy the title simultaneously alongside PS5 users. The game leverages ray-traced reflections, shadows, and ambient occlusion to deliver a vibrant experience across the different worlds of the game's narrative.

One significant omission at launch was the lack of ray tracing support for AMD graphics cards at launch, but it was later patched in with a driver update in mid-2023. So, even AMD GPU owners can now experience one of PS5's best games on their gaming PC. FSR, compared to Nvidia's DLSS and even Intel's XeSS, will generate a few more artifacts, but you will need to pixel-peep to spot most of them.

7 Dying Light 2 Stay Human (2022)

You can stay on AMD if you really want to

When the original Dying Light came out in 2015, it had less to do with state-of-the-art graphics and more about an atmospheric world that was a fresh take on the zombie genre. With Dying Light 2, however, Techland was able to use the advanced tools of the time to craft a bigger and better zombie shooter parkour cocktail, at least in terms of the scale of the world and the ray-traced visuals.

The game performs flawlessly on both Nvidia and AMD graphics cards, but the latter is the more affordable option that doesn't compromise the experience. If you haven't played Dying Light 2, I strongly recommend it, especially to fans of open-world action games with an emphasis onnarrative.

6 The Callisto Protocol (2022)

Built for Team Red

Some might call it a poor man's Dead Space, but you have to give The Callisto Protocol credit where it's due. Developed by former Dead Space developers, this 2022 title employs a similar blueprint — a cramped sandbox, otherworldly monsters, and brutal close-quarters combat. The game looks absolutely stunning, thanks to ray-traced reflections and shadows.

It might not be the best game to benchmark your PC, but The Callisto Protocol is still pretty heavy on the GPU and CPU. Being an AMD-sponsored title, you only get official support for FSR, but that isn't an issue for those on Team Red. If you don't have anything to play right now, you can try this one out on a discount in the current winter sale.

5 A Plague Tale: Requiem (2022)

Don't avoid AMD like the plague anymore

A Plague Tale: Requiem is one of the most visually impressive and demanding games I've played in the last few years, but that definitely helps sell the somber mood of the game. As you play as Amicia, racing against time to save your brother Hugo from a terrible fate, the breathtaking environments of the game enhance the impact of the narrative.

Thankfully, you can enjoy the game's modern visuals and ray-traced effects even on your AMD graphics card, provided you have a sufficiently powerful one. To crank up all the settings at 1440p, you'll probably need an RX 7800 XT to get a consistent 60+ FPS experience. Considering that it's a sub-$500 card in today's market, this sounds like a good deal.

4 Resident Evil 4 (2023)

AMD's ray tracing isn't that scary

Everyone knew Capcom would eventually remake Resident Evil 4, considering the success of the Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 remakes. The 2023 version provides a highly enhanced experience compared to the 2005 original, polishing everything from the visuals and gameplay to the narrative and other quality-of-life improvements.

Most of the game is set in dark dungeons and dimly lit corridors, so there is limited scope for dumping ray-traced reflections everywhere. However, ray-traced shadows and lighting do a tremendous job of immersing the player in the horror narrative. If you haven't been getting your fill of fear of late, I recommend grabbing a copy of Resident Evil 4 this holiday season and finishing the game in one sitting.

3 Dead Space (2023)

Team Red's RT is no longer dead

While Dead Space is one of the newest games on this list, it doesn't feature ray tracing to the degree you'd expect. The game undoubtedly looks phenomenal, especially its lighting and character models, but that's largely due to the art design and pre-baked effects. The remake of the 2008 original features only ray-traced ambient occlusion (RTAO), but still delivers one of the best-looking games in a long time.

Due to the lack of too many ray-traced effects, you don't necessarily need a high-end Nvidia GPU to enjoy the game. That said, even your AMD graphics card would need to be powerful enough to drive the game at 60+ FPS, especially at 4K. For most people, the RX 7800 XT will again be more than enough for a 4K 60+ FPS experience.

2 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023)

Survive Nvidia's attack on your wallet

The sequel to 2019's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order expands the world further, bringing varied combat styles, new abilities, and improved graphics to the table. The game features ray-traced global illumination, ambient occlusion, and reflections in an attempt to deliver a top-notch visual experience. Still, the results aren't as good as one would expect.

The ray tracing features are implemented sparingly and sometimes look worse than keeping ray tracing off. Good or bad, this means you can easily enjoy the game on your AMD graphics card. Don't get me wrong, the graphics are by no means subpar; it's just that you shouldn't get into Star Wars Jedi: Survivor expecting a full-blown ray tracing showcase.

1 Hogwarts Legacy (2023)

Time to create an AMD legacy

The Hogwarts student fantasy simulator, Hogwarts Legacy, had huge expectations to fulfill and largely managed to do that. This 2023 title allows fans of the Wizarding World to create their own magical adventures as a Hogwarts student in the 1800s while grappling with an ancient secret that could have terrible ramifications.

Hogwarts Legacy didn't exactly have a perfect launch, facing performance issues on PC. However, with time, the performance has improved, and now you can get a smooth experience even on your AMD graphics card. The ray-traced reflections, shadows, and ambient occlusion combine to do justice to the scale and scope of the world, providing players with an unforgettable experience.

AMD's ray tracing record has improved a lot

While AMD graphics cards used to be a no-no for gamers looking for high-end ray-traced games, the situation has drastically changed with the RX 7000 series cards and AMD's FSR 3.1, which brings frame generation to boost performance. Rumors are that AMD's next-gen graphics cards are set to reveal huge hardware improvements for advancing ray tracing performance. Whatever happens next, enjoying the best-looking games is certainly possible on AMD graphics cards.