On: I hate what video games have become

[nerdponx]

> Can anyone recommend other good games where you don't have to buy your way to competitiveness?

Single-player games, and a handful of MMORPGs.

Minecraft and Terraria would both probably be good for an 11-year-old. CS:Go of course if you want an actual competitive game.

And Dota 2, if you're OK with your son becoming an addicted degenerate.