ActionBest PC Games of 2013, page 9
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StrategyFieldrunners 2
Subatomic Studios LLCFor:Tower-defense fans who want route-building alongside special attacksSkip if:Players seeking only conventional tower-defense levels without puzzle, time-limit, or sudden-death variations
StrategyCitadels
HandyGamesFor:Strategy players who want fortress construction combined with battlefield commandSkip if:Players seeking a short, single-campaign experience may find the two-campaign structure too broad.
RPG3079 -- Block Action RPG
Phr00t's SoftwareFor:Players who want randomly generated first-person RPG explorationSkip if:Players seeking a tightly authored world rather than randomly generated content
StrategyCubetractor
LudochipFor:Action-strategy players who want puzzle mechanics integrated into combatSkip if:Players seeking a conventional tower-defense format may find the cube-based construction and direct combat unfamiliar
SimulationSkyscraper Simulator
LibrediaFor:Construction simulation fans who want to coordinate people, materials, and machinesSkip if:Players seeking open-ended construction without timed contracts and task requirements
ActionMURI
LudosityFor:Players who enjoy shooters with both run-and-gun and tactical combatSkip if:Players seeking a shooter focused on one consistent combat style rather than alternating between fast action and tactical encounters
SimulationArtemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator
UnknownFor:Star Trek fans who want a shared spaceship-bridge roleplaySkip if:Solo players, because the game cannot be played alone
AdventureKnytt Underground
RipstoneFor:Adventure players who want broad environmental explorationSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay may find the exploration and quest structure too subdued
RPGWasteland 1 - The Original Classic
inXile EntertainmentFor:Fans of classic computer RPGs who want a post-apocalyptic settingSkip if:Players seeking fast-paced combat rather than investigation, recruitment, and choice-led role-playing
StrategyElder Sign: Omens
Fantasy Flight Publishing, Inc.For:Board-game fans who want a digital version of a supernatural investigation gameSkip if:Players seeking a small cast may find the roster of over 30 investigators too large to manage
ActionSamurai GUNN
SCRAMBLERFor:Groups of 2 to 4 players who want competitive samurai combatSkip if:Players seeking combat with health bars or attacks that require several hits
StrategyImpire
Paradox InteractiveFor:Strategy players who want to build and defend an underground dungeonSkip if:Players seeking a purely combat-focused game without dungeon construction or resource management
RPGRealms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny
United Independent EntertainmentFor:Role-playing fans who want turn-based tactical combat and character skillsSkip if:Players who want a short, tightly paced campaign may hit the stated 20-to-80-hour range
CasualGravity Badgers
Wales InteractiveFor:Fans of casual puzzle games who want a space-themed settingSkip if:Players seeking a broad simulation may find the experience focused on a defined set of physics puzzles.
StrategySid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies
2KFor:World War II aviation fans who want a mission-based campaignSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended flight simulator rather than structured combat missions
RPGZafehouse: Diaries
Screwfly StudiosFor:Strategy players who want to manage a small survivor group rather than control a single heroSkip if:Players seeking direct, action-heavy combat as the main form of play
StrategyEador: Genesis
Snowbird GamesFor:Strategy players who want province rule alongside turn-based battlesSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based strategy and tactics
ActionThe Chaos Engine
RebellionFor:Action game fans who want to play alone or with a co-op partnerSkip if:Players looking for a story-focused game may find the described structure centers on fighting through landscapes and a final battle.
AdventureMontague's Mount
PolyPusher StudiosFor:Adventure players who prefer exploration and puzzles to combat-focused playSkip if:Players seeking a complete story may find the first installment's unresolved questions limiting
ActionGiana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Rise of the Owlverlord
HandyGamesFor:Platformer fans who want world-switching puzzles alongside jumping challengesSkip if:Players who want a broad campaign rather than seven main levels
ActionZack Zero
Crocodile EntertainmentFor:Platform-adventure players who want elemental combat and character progressionSkip if:Players seeking a large open-world adventure may find the scenario-based platform structure limited in scope
RacingJoe Danger 2: The Movie
Hello GamesFor:Action-game fans who want short stunt challenges rather than a realistic racing simulationSkip if:Players looking for realistic vehicle handling or conventional circuit racing
ActionOmegalodon
North of EarthFor:Multiplayer action fans who want team-based city attacks and defensesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led or progression-heavy campaign may hit a wall because the core structure centers on repeated 30-minute multiplayer rounds.Nothing matches. Loosen a filter.