SimulationBest PC Games of 2009, page 5
Simulation
AdventureKing's Quest™ Collection
ActivisionFor:Classic adventure-game fans who want seven connected fantasy storiesSkip if:Players looking for one continuous campaign instead of seven separate adventures
ActionDelta Force Land Warrior
NovaLogicFor:Military shooter fans who want both single-player and online playSkip if:Players seeking compact combat spaces rather than large outdoor and indoor environments
StrategyRestaurant Empire II
Enlight Software LimitedFor:Restaurant simulation fans who want both campaign missions and an open sandboxSkip if:Players seeking a focused restaurant-only simulation without role-playing activities or cooking contests
RPGNancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
HeR InteractiveFor:Nancy Drew fans who want an investigation set around a haunted trainSkip if:Players looking for gameplay centered on systems outside exploration, interviews, puzzles, and mini-games
AdventureIndiana Jones® and the Last Crusade™
LucasArtsFor:Adventure-game fans who want a point-and-click Indiana Jones storySkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused action game rather than a point-and-click adventure
StrategySpectromancer
Three Donkeys LLCFor:Fans of turn-based fantasy card battles who want play without deck buildingSkip if:Players seeking character leveling, grinding or deck construction will find those systems absent
AdventureWallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures
TelltaleFor:Fans of Wallace & Gromit who want a story-led adventure collectionSkip if:Players who do not want to move between four separate episode scenarios may lose interest when the story changes setting and conflict
ActionThe Maw
Twisted Pixel GamesFor:Action-adventure players who want puzzle-and-trap stagesSkip if:Players seeking a large campaign, since the main game has eight levels
ActionWatchmen: The End is Nigh Part 2
Warner Bros. GamesFor:Watchmen fans who want a prequel story about Rorschach and Nite OwlSkip if:Players seeking deep role-playing systems or broad character customization may find the focused action structure limited
CasualRoogoo
UnknownFor:Casual players who want score-focused puzzle challengesSkip if:Players seeking a deep, story-led adventure rather than repeated alignment and stacking puzzles
SimulationHunting Unlimited 2010
ZigguratFor:Hunting-game fans who want varied big-game targetsSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven adventure rather than repeated hunting sessions
RPGPuzzle Quest: Galactrix
D3Publisher of America, Inc.For:Match-three fans who want turn-based battlesSkip if:Players seeking real-time space combat instead of turn-based puzzle battles
RPGGyromancer
Square EnixFor:Puzzle RPG players who want timed challenges alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended world rather than a fixed sequence of 12 stages
ActionForeign Legion: Buckets of Blood
Sakari GamesFor:Action players who want a short, objective-focused campaignSkip if:Players looking for a long campaign with a broad narrative scope
CasualPuzzle Kingdoms
Strategy FirstFor:Fans of gem-matching puzzles who want combat tied to board movesSkip if:Players seeking detailed battlefield tactics beyond troop orders and gem matching
CasualEscape Rosecliff Island
Electronic ArtsFor:Hidden-object fans who want a structured island escape campaignSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or a large open-ended adventure may find the object-search and puzzle structure narrow.
ActionJoint Operations: Combined Arms Gold
NovaLogicFor:FPS players seeking online matches with up to 150 participantsSkip if:Players seeking a solo campaign rather than multiplayer battles
SimulationComanche 4
NovaLogicFor:Players seeking fast-paced helicopter combatSkip if:Players seeking a slow, methodical flight simulation may find the action-focused pace unsuitable
RPGFreedom Force vs. the Third Reich
2KFor:Players who want superhero characters in a tactical role-playing campaignSkip if:Players seeking a realistic military simulation rather than comic-book heroes and villains
ActionMadballs in Babo:Invasion
PlaybrainsFor:Arena-shooter players who want matches for up to 16 peopleSkip if:Players looking for a slow-paced or non-combat experience may find the emphasis on fast action a poor match.
ActionTwin Sector
DnS DevelopmentFor:Action-adventure players who want physics-based environmental puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a leisurely pace may find the ten-hour repair deadline restrictive.
SimulationChocolatier®: Decadence by Design™
PlayFirstFor:Players who enjoy economic simulations focused on food productionSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration challenges, or character-focused action rather than business simulation
StrategyCodename: Panzers - Cold War
UnknownFor:Strategy players who want a fictional Cold War campaignSkip if:Players seeking turn-based combat rather than real-time battlefield actionNothing matches. Loosen a filter.