CasualBest PC Games of 2009, page 9
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CasualMystery P.I.™ - The New York Fortune
Electronic ArtsFor:Hidden-object fans who want searches set across recognizable New York locationsSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or a role-playing system
SportsSummer Athletics
UnknownFor:Sports fans who want many summer disciplines in one gameSkip if:Players seeking deep simulation of one specific sport may find the multi-event scope less specialized
CasualQuantz
UnknownFor:Puzzle players who want mouse-controlled marble mechanicsSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven adventure rather than repeated puzzle challenges
StrategyCrusaders: Thy Kingdom Come
Paradox InteractiveFor:Strategy players who want a campaign centered on one developing knight rather than detached battlesSkip if:Players seeking a standalone battle format without between-mission army and character management
ActionDrug Wars
Paleo EntertainmentFor:Multiplayer action players who want fast-paced combat across varied mapsSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced game rather than fast multiplayer battles
StrategyLight of Altair
SaintXiFor:Strategy players who want colony management across multiple worldsSkip if:Players seeking a narrowly focused combat game rather than colony management, diplomacy, and research
StrategyMassive Assault: Phantom Renaissance
Wargaming.netFor:Turn-based strategy players who want campaigns and single-player scenariosSkip if:Players seeking real-time battles rather than turn-based decision-making
CasualThe Wizard's Pen™
Electronic ArtsFor:Casual players who enjoy hidden-object searches and visual guessingSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or character-build systems rather than observation and guessing
ActionTunnel Rats
UnknownFor:Players seeking a single-player war shooter with a dark horror toneSkip if:Players looking for a large campaign, since the stated story mode contains 8 levels
CasualMagnetis
UnknownFor:Puzzle players who enjoy rapid decisions and planning chain reactionsSkip if:Players who want a slow, relaxed puzzle pace may hit a wall when quick reactions are needed to anticipate connections.
AdventureAnkh 3: Battle of the Gods
Strategy FirstFor:Players who want a humorous adventure set in ancient EgyptSkip if:Players seeking a serious story rather than one built around humor and frequent jokes
StrategyMassive Assault
Matrix Games/GMX MediaFor:Strategy players who want land, naval, and air forces in one campaignSkip if:Players seeking character-focused progression or role-playing systems rather than large-scale military command
SimulationBuild-A-Lot 4: Power Source
Next GameFor:Town-building fans who want energy production to be part of developmentSkip if:Players who want unrestricted expansion without overloads or blackouts
ActionDoom Rails
Dream Forge Entertainment, LLCFor:Players who want weapon-based cart battles instead of conventional racingSkip if:Players seeking a long, story-focused campaign rather than a set of hazardous missions and training stages
StrategyElven Legacy: Ranger
Fulqrum PublishingFor:Elven Legacy players who want additional turn-based missionsSkip if:Players seeking a standalone game rather than an addon for Elven Legacy
SimulationBuild-A-Lot 2: Town of the Year
Next GameFor:Simulation players who want a house-buying and resale loopSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or story-driven adventure will find the focus stays on property and neighborhood management.
StrategyElven Legacy: Magic
Fulqrum PublishingFor:Strategy players who want a campaign centered on magic and supernatural forcesSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended strategy sandbox rather than a defined campaign of 15 missions
StrategyMayhem Intergalactic
Inventive DingoFor:Strategy fans who want matches measured in minutes rather than hoursSkip if:Players looking for long campaigns or extended sessions may bounce off the short-match structure.
StrategyElven Legacy: Siege
Fulqrum PublishingFor:Fantasy strategy players who want a story-led campaignSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended strategy sandbox instead of a defined campaign
SimulationDinerTown Tycoon
UnknownFor:Simulation players who want restaurant management rather than action-focused gameplaySkip if:Players seeking direct action or combat instead of restaurant management
SimulationBuild-A-Lot 3: Passport to Europe
Next GameFor:Simulation players who want neighborhood construction and property managementSkip if:Players seeking a character-driven adventure rather than repeated neighborhood improvement tasks
SimulationMission Runway
Cosmi ValusoftFor:Fashion-game players who want themed outfit-creation challengesSkip if:Players seeking deep character development, resource management, or a broad business simulation
RPGTime of Shadows
Kalypso Media DigitalFor:Action-RPG players who want combat built around magic combinationsSkip if:Players seeking a light or casual adventure may find the invasion-focused fantasy setting and combat-heavy structure too intenseNothing matches. Loosen a filter.