ActionBest PC Games of 2013, page 4
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SimulationUrban Trial Freestyle
Tate MultimediaFor:Trials-bike fans who want trick-focused riding rather than conventional circuit racingSkip if:Players seeking a narrative campaign or open-ended exploration beyond structured urban courses
ActionType:Rider
ARTE FranceFor:Typography enthusiasts interested in a game about the history of fonts and charactersSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may bounce off the emphasis on movement, riddles, and escaping enemies
SimulationBridge Constructor
HeadupFor:Players who enjoy physics-based construction challengesSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or character progression may find the bridge-building focus too narrow.
RPGLegend of Dungeon
UnknownFor:Roguelike fans who want short, unpredictable dungeon runsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign with predictable level layouts
AdventureEdna & Harvey: The Breakout
Daedalic EntertainmentFor:Adventure-game fans who want a story-led escape rather than combatSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may bounce off the story-led escape structure.
SimulationCities XL Platinum
Focus EntertainmentFor:City-building fans who want to connect multiple towns through tradeSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted campaign rather than open-ended city planning
AdventureAnna - Extended Edition
Kalypso Media DigitalFor:Psychological horror fans who want investigation and puzzle solvingSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action rather than environmental puzzles and investigation
StrategyCastleStorm
Zen StudiosFor:Players who want real-time battles combining artillery, troops, and spellsSkip if:Players seeking a turn-based strategy game may hit a wall when artillery, troops, and spells must be managed during real-time battles
AdventureThe 39 Steps
The Secret ExperimentFor:Fans of literary adaptations who want to investigate a novel’s story through an interactive format.Skip if:Players seeking a campaign longer than the stated 5–8 hours may reach the ending quickly.
StrategyUnholy Heights
PLAYISMFor:Strategy players who want household management alongside defensive battlesSkip if:Players seeking a conventional tower-defense campaign focused only on placing defensive units
StrategySuper Sanctum TD
Coffee Stain PublishingFor:Tower defense fans who want to design enemy pathsSkip if:Players who want direct combat rather than maze planning and defensive placement
RPGExpeditions: Conquistador
THQ NordicFor:Turn-based strategy players who want party management and resource decisionsSkip if:Players seeking fast real-time combat rather than turn-based battles
ActionAnodyne
Analgesic ProductionsFor:Players who enjoy surreal settings and want an exploration-focused adventureSkip if:Players seeking a linear campaign rather than nonlinear exploration across connected dream locations
RPGSword of the Stars: The Pit
Kerberos ProductionsFor:RPG players who want turn-based dungeon expeditions with recurring dangerSkip if:Players seeking a continuous, low-risk campaign may find repeated lethal expeditions and many failure conditions unsuitable
StrategyStarDrive
UnknownFor:4X strategy fans who want real-time space combat alongside empire managementSkip if:Players seeking a turn-based strategy structure rather than continuous real-time gameplay
StrategySmall World
Days of WonderFor:Strategy board-game fans who want fantasy races competing for territory.Skip if:Players looking for gameplay that does not revolve around conquering regions and displacing rival civilizations.
StrategyDominions 4: Thrones of Ascension
Illwinter Game DesignFor:Strategy players who want several routes to victory instead of a single win conditionSkip if:Players seeking direct, hands-on combat rather than nation management and turn-based strategic planning
RPGFINAL FANTASY VII
Square EnixFor:RPG players who want a story-led adventure with a party opposing a dominant corporationSkip if:Players seeking a short, narrowly focused adventure rather than an epic planet-scale journey
AdventureThe Inner World
HeadupFor:Players who want a point-and-click adventure rather than a combat-focused gameSkip if:Players seeking combat, platforming, or other action-heavy mechanics
ActionAlone in the Dark (2008)
THQ NordicFor:Survival-horror fans who want an episodic story with recurring cliff-hangersSkip if:Players seeking a slow, low-intensity horror experience may find the action-focused pacing too constant
ActionEryi's Action
Xtal SwordFor:Platform-game players who enjoy learning how concealed hazards workSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platforming experience may find the frequent deaths and traps frustrating.
ActionZeno Clash 2
SEGAFor:Fans of first-person melee games who want targeted punches, blocking, and lock-on controlsSkip if:Players seeking ranged combat as the main form of action rather than close-quarters fighting
RPGDARK
Kalypso Media DigitalFor:Players who want vampire-themed stealth with close-range combatSkip if:Players seeking a purely combat-focused game without stealth or dialogue decisionsNothing matches. Loosen a filter.