StrategyBest New PC Games — May 2026, page 7
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StrategyMad King Redemption
Pixel DoorsFor:Beat-'em-up fans who want repeated runs with changing conditionsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, story-led campaign may find the randomized run structure less suitable
ActionBrokenLore: FOLLOW
Serafini ProductionsFor:Horror players who want a first-person story focused on psychological themesSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy horror may find the focus on puzzles, exploration, and escape too restrained
AdventureAlchemist: Journey of the Soul
OnSkull GamesFor:Solo adventure players who want exploration, riddles, and item useSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may lose interest because the listed progression centers on puzzles, exploration, crafting, and brewing.
RPGMurim Survival
Sunwood GamesFor:Roguelite RPG players who want short, repeatable combat expeditionsSkip if:Players seeking long uninterrupted missions rather than 15–20 minute expeditions
SimulationFocus Grove
Little LanternFor:Players who want task tracking paired with a low-pressure farming settingSkip if:Players seeking fast-paced action, combat, or high-pressure challenges
RPGRe:Blade
STAGE GamesFor:Action roguelike players who want cursor-driven combat with automatic attacksSkip if:Players seeking a broad arsenal rather than a game centered on one sword
StrategyARSONATE
IndieArkFor:Players who enjoy card-based games of chance with escalating dangerSkip if:Players seeking a broad strategy campaign with multiple maps, units, or long-term progression
RPGShamania
Totem Keepers GamesFor:Players who want open-world survival with base construction and resource gatheringSkip if:Players seeking a tightly directed adventure with a stated narrative focus
StrategyStarforged Legacy
Second Shift GamesFor:Fans of sci-fi survivors-like games who want repeated runs with lasting upgradesSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign may bounce off the repeated expedition structure and progression through failed runs.
ActionSkigill
AchromiFor:Bullet-hell players who enjoy planning routes through branching upgradesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure instead of repeated enemy-wave survival
StrategyNAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム)
Polyscape Inc.For:RTS players who want cooperative matches with up to four participantsSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused RTS may find the pollution-cleanup objectives and resource workflow restrictive
RPGStolen Realm Survivors
Burst2Flame GamesFor:Fans of survivors-like games who want automatic attacks with manual movementSkip if:Players seeking direct manual control over every attack may find the automatic combat restrictive
RPGSecrets of the Heart
YOZAKURAFor:Visual novel fans who want relationship-focused storytelling with branching outcomesSkip if:Players looking for combat, exploration mechanics, or other action-focused gameplay may bounce off the narrative-only structure.
RPGThe Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time
Coin Drop GamesFor:Puzzle players who enjoy investigating fictional game historiesSkip if:Players looking for a long conventional role-playing campaign with extensive progression
StrategyLife Below
Kasedo GamesFor:Players who want a reef-building strategy game rather than a conventional land-based city builderSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused strategy, since the central activity is restoring and managing underwater ecosystems
CasualDon't Touch the Snail
Both GoodFor:Casual players who want a single high-stakes survival challengeSkip if:Players seeking retries, multiple attempts, or a conventional restart loop
SimulationDrop and Grow
Shane Staller GamesFor:Casual players who want a short incremental clickerSkip if:Players looking for a long-form game rather than a short incremental experience
RPGBounty Brawl: Most Wanted
Infini FunFor:Players who want cooperative action with a competitive final phaseSkip if:Players seeking a fully cooperative structure, since the alliance ends after the boss fight
StrategyAll About Luck
Flow UniverseFor:Players who enjoy luck-driven auto battlers and changing run conditionsSkip if:Players who want reliable control over outcomes may hit a wall when draws and rolls determine the formation and battle results.
RPGSlot or Not
Proteus InteractiveFor:Players who enjoy turn-based battles built around chanceSkip if:Players seeking direct-control combat rather than spin-based decisions
StrategyMoonshiner Simulator
Goosix GamesFor:Players who want a spirits-production simulator with recipe experimentationSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused action game rather than production and business management
AdventureInkwellers
ScrumptiousSprouts sp. z o.o.For:Pairs seeking a cooperative puzzle adventure built specifically for two playersSkip if:Players seeking solo play or a mode for more than two participants
ActionWhere the forest ends
MonkeyBassGamesFor:Horror fans who want top-down shooting and explorationSkip if:Players seeking a lighthearted tone rather than grounded horrorNothing matches. Loosen a filter.