StrategyBest PC Games of 2011, page 3
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StrategyNightSky
Nicalis, Inc.For:Players who enjoy solving environmental puzzles through physics-based movementSkip if:Players who want combat-focused action may lose interest because progression centers on environmental puzzles and sphere movement
ActionThe First Templar - Steam Special Edition
Kalypso Media DigitalFor:Action-adventure players who want a historical conspiracy involving the Templar Order and the Holy GrailSkip if:Players seeking a single-protagonist campaign may find the two-character structure distracting
AdventureMyst: Masterpiece Edition
Cyan Worlds, Inc.For:Adventure players who prefer environmental investigation and puzzle solving over combatSkip if:Players looking for fast action, weapon-based combat, or frequent physical challenges
ActionA.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda
Extend StudioFor:Fans of retro-style action platformers who want a science-fiction settingSkip if:Players seeking a platformer built around calm traversal may find the combat and obstacles demanding
AdventureStill Life
MicroidsFor:Adventure players who want a serial murder investigation built around puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking action-heavy gameplay rather than investigation and puzzle solving
ActionSerious Sam Double D XXL
Devolver DigitalFor:Serious Sam fans who want a side-scrolling spin-off with familiar enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a deep role-playing system or character progression may find the shooting-focused structure limited
CasualDinner Date
Stout GamesFor:Players interested in short, character-focused interactive experiences rather than extended campaignsSkip if:Players seeking lengthy gameplay, varied objectives or a substantial campaign
RPGDungeons
Kalypso Media DigitalFor:Strategy players who want to construct and manage an underground dungeonSkip if:Players seeking direct hero-focused combat rather than dungeon construction and resource management
RPGArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif
THQ NordicFor:RPG players seeking a short 4–8 hour fantasy adventureSkip if:Players seeking a long RPG campaign rather than a 4–8 hour adventure
OtherPortal 2 - The Final Hours
Geoff KeighleyFor:Portal 2 fans who want development history instead of a playable campaignSkip if:People seeking a full game with extended level progression and puzzle-solving
RPGSerious Sam: The Random Encounter
Devolver DigitalFor:Serious Sam fans who want a turn-based spin on the seriesSkip if:Players looking for a real-time action shooter rather than turn-based combat
StrategySins of a Solar Empire: Trinity®
Stardock EntertainmentFor:Strategy players who want real-time empire management alongside fleet combatSkip if:Players seeking small-scale engagements may find the empire-wide scope too broad
StrategyTrapped Dead
CreneticFor:Zombie-horror fans who want tactical real-time gameplaySkip if:Players looking for turn-based strategy rather than real-time encounters
StrategyBlocks That Matter
Swing Swing SubmarineFor:Puzzle players who want platforming included in each challengeSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused action game rather than platforming and logic challenges
ActionThe Haunted: Hells Reach
Signo & ArteFor:Horror action fans who want cooperative play with up to four playersSkip if:Players seeking a story-focused horror game rather than action centered on surviving enemy assaults
SimulationTake On Helicopters
Bohemia InteractiveFor:Helicopter simulation fans who want civilian aviation rather than military operationsSkip if:Players seeking a fast arcade flight game rather than helicopter-focused flight dynamics
StrategyWorms Crazy Golf
Team17 Digital LtdFor:Worms fans who want golf puzzles with familiar characters and hazardsSkip if:Players seeking a deep golf simulation rather than compact puzzle holes with interactive hazards
RPGChantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters
Carpe Fulgur LLCFor:Action-RPG players who want a dungeon-focused adventureSkip if:Players seeking a broad open-world structure rather than a set of five main and two bonus dungeons
ActionPainkiller Redemption
Prime MatterFor:Fans of first-person shooters who want combat against large groups of monstersSkip if:Players seeking a broad mix of activities beyond repeated first-person combat against demons
StrategyA Game of Thrones - Genesis
1C-SoftClubFor:Strategy players who want diplomacy and political manoeuvring alongside military campaignsSkip if:Players seeking direct, unit-by-unit battlefield control rather than broader political and economic strategy
AdventureTrauma
Krystian MajewskiFor:Players who prefer compact narrative adventures over sprawling gamesSkip if:Players seeking elaborate, highly complex puzzle challenges
AdventureThe Next BIG Thing
Focus EntertainmentFor:Adventure-game players who want a Hollywood story involving movie monstersSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may find the mystery-and-puzzle structure too passive.
SimulationOff-Road Drive
Fulqrum PublishingFor:Racing fans who want off-road events rather than paved circuitsSkip if:Players seeking conventional circuit racing may hit a wall when events focus on mud, obstacles, and uneven natural surfaces.Nothing matches. Loosen a filter.