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Best PC Games of 2013

314 games

Released on Steam in 2013, most popular first. Each with a fit check, so you know who it is for before you buy.

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Best PC Games of 2013, page 2

Action

BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

Gaijin GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2013For:Platformer fans who want a level-based campaign tied to musicSkip if:Players seeking open-ended exploration may hit the wall of its 120-level, five-world campaign structure.
Adventure

Nihilumbra

BeautiFun GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2013For:Adventure players who want a story-led journey with environmental puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking consistently demanding puzzles may find the earlier sections too accessible
Action

Teleglitch: Die More Edition

Paradox InteractiveWin · Mac · Linux · 2013For:Roguelike shooter fans who want each run to use a different facility layoutSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign structure may find the changing layouts and permanent death disruptive
RPG

Mars: War Logs

Focus EntertainmentWin · 2013For:RPG players who want a cyberpunk setting on MarsSkip if:Players seeking turn-based or strictly tactical battles rather than continuous real-time combat
Adventure

Papo & Yo

Minority MediaWin · Mac · Linux · 2013For:Adventure players who want environmental puzzles rather than combat-focused progressionSkip if:Players seeking a combat-heavy adventure with weapon-based action
Strategy

Pool Nation

Cherry Pop GamesWin · 2013For:Pool fans who want both offline and online match optionsSkip if:Players seeking a broader sports game rather than a pool-focused simulation
Adventure

The Cave

Double Fine ProductionsWin · Mac · Linux · 2013For:Adventure-game fans who want character-based puzzle solvingSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than physical and adventure puzzles
Action

Savant - Ascent

UnknownWin · Mac · Linux · 2013For:Action players who want short, fast dodge-and-shoot encountersSkip if:Players seeking a slow, exploratory climb rather than rapid enemy encounters
Adventure

I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

Nightdive StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2013For:Adventure players who want character-focused psychological storytellingSkip if:Players looking for combat-focused gameplay rather than psychological adventure
RPG

FORCED: Slightly Better Edition

BetaDwarfWin · Mac · Linux · 2013For:Groups of two to four players who want cooperative action with puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or low-pressure action game may find the trials demanding
RPG

Eador. Masters of the Broken World

Snowbird GamesWin · 2013For:Strategy players who want turn-based battles alongside decisions at a broader campaign levelSkip if:Players who want real-time combat may hit a wall when battles resolve through turn-based tactics.
Adventure

Proteus

Twisted TreeWin · Mac · Linux · 2013For:Players who prefer observation-based exploration over text-led directionSkip if:Players seeking text, hints, or explicit directions may find the presentation too sparse
RPG

Ys I & II Chronicles+

XSEED GamesWin · 2013For:Action RPG fans who want compact, old-school combat across two connected adventuresSkip if:Players seeking party management, turn-based battles, or a broad character-building system
RPG

Valdis Story: Abyssal City

Endlessfluff GamesWin · Mac · 2013For:Action-platformer fans who want sword, martial arts, and magic combatSkip if:Players seeking a primarily story-driven experience may bounce off the recurring combat and exploration structure.
Adventure

Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse

Revolution Software LtdWin · Mac · Linux · 2013For:Adventure-game fans who want riddles and investigationSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action rather than investigation and riddles
Action

Deadfall Adventures

THQ NordicWin · Linux · 2013For:First-person shooter fans who want treasure hunts and environmental puzzlesSkip if:Players who want a slow, contemplative pace may bounce off the fast gun battles and action-focused structure.
Strategy

Cities in Motion 2

Paradox InteractiveWin · Mac · Linux · 2013For:Transit simulation fans who want to manage public transportation networksSkip if:Players who prefer direct action or combat over transportation planning
Action

Rise of the Triad

Apogee EntertainmentWin · 2013For:First-person shooter fans who want both a solo campaign and online multiplayerSkip if:Players seeking a restrained or realistic shooter may find the weapons, modes, and dismemberment excessively exaggerated
Action

La-Mulana

PLAYISMWin · Mac · Linux · 2013For:Retro action-adventure players who want demanding explorationSkip if:Players who want a forgiving difficulty curve may hit a wall when traps, monsters, and failures begin to compound.
RPG

Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes

Stardock EntertainmentWin · 2013For:4X strategy fans who want fantasy empire buildingSkip if:Players seeking a short, tightly scripted experience rather than large empire-building campaigns
Other

Teslagrad

Rain GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2013For:Adventure players who want environment-based puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a linear adventure with a clearly signposted route
Action

Volgarr the Viking

Crazy Viking StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2013For:Arcade-action fans who want a high-difficulty platformerSkip if:Players looking for a relaxed or low-difficulty platforming experience
RPG

Divinity: Dragon Commander

Larian StudiosWin · 2013For:Strategy players who want real-time battles combined with a turn-based campaignSkip if:Players seeking a focused real-time strategy game without political decisions or turn-based campaign management
Adventure

The Dark Eye: Memoria

Daedalic EntertainmentWin · Mac · 2013For:Point-and-click adventure fans who want story-led puzzle solvingSkip if:Players seeking combat-led action rather than puzzles and exploration