RPGBest PC Games of 2013, page 10
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ActionIntake
Cipher Prime StudiosFor:Arcade shooter fans who prefer fast runs centered on dodging and shootingSkip if:Players looking for a story-led campaign or a clear narrative arc
ActionRetro/Grade
24 Caret GamesFor:Shoot-'em-up fans who want reverse-time mechanicsSkip if:Players seeking a conventional shoot-'em-up may not fit a game built around reversing attacks and mistakes.
RPGRedshirt
PositechFor:Players who enjoy satirical science-fiction simulations with social manipulationSkip if:Players seeking action-focused combat or real-time gameplay may find the turn-based social management structure too passive
ActionA Walk in the Dark
UnknownFor:Platformer fans who want to control a cat in a dark fantasy settingSkip if:Players seeking a broad combat system may find the focus on running, jumping, sliding, and gravity changes narrow.
RPGChainsaw Warrior (Classic)
Auroch DigitalFor:Solo players who want a time-limited adventureSkip if:Players seeking multiplayer or cooperative play
CasualBad Hotel
Lucky FrameFor:Tower defense players who want music generation tied to gameplaySkip if:Players seeking a conventional tower defense game without a music-generation component
StrategyMarch of the Eagles
Paradox InteractiveFor:Grand-strategy players who want campaigns centered on the Napoleonic WarsSkip if:Players seeking a character-driven campaign rather than nation-level war management
StrategyZombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge
Rocket Smash GamesFor:Strategy players who want to combine different zombie squad typesSkip if:Players seeking a character-focused RPG with loot, leveling, or extensive customization
ActionDroid Assault
PuppygamesFor:Players who enjoy fast arcade shooters with tactical squad controlSkip if:Players seeking slow, deliberate shooter encounters may find the fast-paced battles too hectic
RacingTruck Racer
Plug In DigitalFor:Racing fans who want truck-focused events and collisionsSkip if:Players seeking racing built around cars, motorcycles, or other vehicle types rather than trucks
StrategyJack Lumber
Owlchemy LabsFor:Puzzle players who enjoy drawing lines to slice logsSkip if:Players seeking substantial narrative development beyond a comic revenge premise
SimulationIncredipede
Northway GamesFor:Puzzle players who enjoy shaping a character to meet movement challengesSkip if:Players who prefer fixed character abilities may find the creature-building approach less familiar
SimulationEmergency 2014
Sixteen Tons EntertainmentFor:Simulation players who want to direct several emergency services during disastersSkip if:Players seeking a campaign built around one continuous storyline rather than separate emergency missions
AdventureEleusis
Nocturnal worksFor:Adventure players who want exploration and story clues rather than combat-focused progressionSkip if:Players seeking fast, combat-heavy action may hit a wall when progress depends on item puzzles and information gathering.
RPGFINAL FANTASY® XI: Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition
Square EnixFor:Online RPG fans who want a large collection of expansions and add-on contentSkip if:Players seeking a short, self-contained RPG rather than an online game with multiple expansions and add-ons
AdventureThe Last Express Gold Edition
DotemuFor:Mystery adventure fans who want a murder investigation on a moving trainSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may hit a wall because the core activities are investigation, exploration, and listening to conversations.
StrategyLords of Football
Fish EagleFor:Football fans who want player behaviour and personal routines alongside match managementSkip if:Players seeking a match-only football game may find the off-pitch routines and personal-life management distracting
OtherPandemonium
Square EnixFor:Platforming fans who want a fast-paced 3D adventureSkip if:Players seeking a slow, story-led adventure rather than fast platforming
ActionThe Apogee Throwback Pack
Apogee EntertainmentFor:Fans of classic Apogee action games who want several titles in one collectionSkip if:Players looking for one continuous campaign rather than four separate classic games
StrategyReach for the Sun
Filament ClassicFor:Players interested in plant biology who want to manage a simulated lifecycleSkip if:Players seeking a large roster of plants may find the maximum of four types restrictive
AdventureFace Noir
Phoenix Online PublishingFor:Noir fiction fans who want a detective-led adventureSkip if:Players seeking action-focused gameplay rather than point-and-click investigation
AdventureDracula: Love Kills
FrogwaresFor:Adventure players who enjoy hidden-object scenes and puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking an adventure centered on combat rather than hidden-object scenes and puzzles
StrategySkyward Collapse
Arcen GamesFor:Strategy players who prefer indirect influence over direct faction controlSkip if:Players seeking direct control of armies, towns, or individual units may find the indirect role limitingNothing matches. Loosen a filter.