SimulationBest New PC Games — April 2026, page 8
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StrategyExtinction Day
DryGin StudiosFor:Strategy players who want to manage global disasters instead of conventional armiesSkip if:Players seeking direct control of individual soldiers or conventional battlefield units may find the disaster-management format restrictive
RPGMachine Child
JASTFor:Players who enjoy raising-simulation games with branching outcomesSkip if:Players seeking action-focused gameplay rather than choices, events, and relationship management
SimulationBarking from the Dark
shoftArtFor:Horror players who want a solitary railway-work settingSkip if:Players looking for fast-paced action throughout rather than gradual tension and railway duties
RPGCralon
Assemble EntertainmentFor:Players who want first-person exploration in a large underground settingSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced combat game with little exploration or environmental discovery
StrategyOutlive 25
CriticalLeapFor:RTS players who want campaigns alongside online battlesSkip if:Players seeking a simple strategy game may hit a wall when research, espionage, diplomacy, pathing, and base construction overlap.
StrategyJJBoom
MeggicFor:Groups of 2–4 players who want local platforming matchesSkip if:Players seeking a large campaign or a broad level count may find the 16 standard levels limited.
SimulationFun with Ragdolls Plus
Fun & SimpleFor:Players who want a structured platforming story with combatSkip if:Players seeking a focused platformer without a separate construction and experimentation mode
RPGSuper Alloy Crush
Alloy MushroomFor:Fans of 2D brawlers who want side-scrolling combat with roguelike runsSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced adventure with combat as a minor element
StrategyWarhammer: Mark of Chaos - Gold Edition (Classic)
SNEGFor:Warhammer Fantasy fans who want faction-based real-time battlesSkip if:Players seeking turn-based battles rather than real-time command
StrategyDevil of the Plague
SoulByte GamesFor:Horror fans who want cooperative play with up to four playersSkip if:Players seeking a fully scripted horror experience may not suit the game’s choice-driven fear structure
RPGAngel Clicker
oldflowerGamesFor:Players who enjoy short incremental games with a relaxed paceSkip if:Players seeking a long, content-heavy role-playing game may find the compact incremental format limited
AdventureMayor May Knott
Ravenous ImagesFor:Adventure players who want puzzles and minigames alongside explorationSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than puzzles, crafting, and social tasks
SimulationTrivia About You
Novatia Entertainment Ltd.For:Romance visual novel players who want relationship-focused branching storiesSkip if:Players seeking combat, survival systems, or action-focused gameplay
AdventureLYSA HORA: The Haunted Hill
DENYS RUDYI GAMESFor:Horror fans who want environmental puzzles alongside explorationSkip if:Players seeking sustained combat or weapon-based action rather than investigation and puzzles
CasualAlchemist's Garden
Lumis EntertainmentFor:Casual players who want low-stress incremental progressionSkip if:Players seeking combat, character builds, or conventional quest-driven adventure
SimulationBeauty Store Simulator
PlayWay S.A.For:Players who enjoy managing retail operations rather than combat-focused gameplaySkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign or character-driven narrative
Strategycastle idler
Soy Boy GamesFor:Casual players who want a short tower-defense experienceSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign or extensive endgame progression
RPGCat Simulator: Meow
Cat StudioFor:Players who want an open-world game centered on playing as a catSkip if:Players seeking a tightly directed story may find the focus on free exploration and varied activities less suited to that preference.
RPGUltimate Drummer
Cool 3D WorldFor:Rhythm-game fans who want platforming and combat alongside music creationSkip if:Players seeking a long RPG campaign may reach the ending after the stated 2–3 hours of gameplay
StrategyBastionOS
Feral PawFor:Players who enjoy incremental games centered on repeated tower defenseSkip if:Players seeking a story-heavy campaign with varied objectives beyond defending one tower
StrategyIncrebraintal
HymooriFor:Players who enjoy incremental auto-battlers with automated combatSkip if:Players seeking direct control during battles may bounce off the automated auto-battler format.
ActionLittle Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes
Bandai Namco EntertainmentFor:Fans of atmospheric horror who want a first-person VR adventureSkip if:Players seeking a bright, reassuring atmosphere rather than disturbing environments and persistent danger
StrategyShooting Range Simulator
KNGL StudioFor:Players who want a shop-management game centered on firearms and customer ordersSkip if:Players seeking deep firearm combat may find the management and order-fulfillment systems take priority over shooting actionNothing matches. Loosen a filter.