ActionBest PC Games of 2014, page 22
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RPGDrox Operative
Soldak EntertainmentFor:Space RPG fans who want ship combat alongside faction politicsSkip if:Players seeking detailed city, planet, or empire management
SimulationFarming World
Excalibur PublishingFor:Players who want a business-focused farming simulation rather than a purely decorative farm builderSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted farming story rather than an open-ended management structure
RPGDark Shadows - Army of Evil
Volens Nolens GamesFor:Players who want a short-form medieval fantasy combat campaign rather than a dialogue-heavy RPGSkip if:Players seeking deep role-playing systems, extensive character development, or branching narrative choices
SimulationConstruction Machines 2014
GameCaskFor:Simulation players who want to operate construction machinerySkip if:Players seeking a broad management simulation with systems beyond construction contracts and machinery
StrategyMouseCraft
Crunching KoalasFor:Puzzle fans who enjoy combining falling-block placement with escort objectivesSkip if:Players seeking a long-form campaign may find the stated 6–10 hours of gameplay limited
ActionBet On Soldier
MicroidsFor:Action players who want mission-based gun combat with a career and betting systemSkip if:Players seeking a purely linear campaign without alternate story routes
StrategyZoo Park
Excalibur PublishingFor:Zoo-management fans who want animal-care requirements to shape constructionSkip if:Players seeking animal-focused gameplay without facility planning and operational management
StrategyUFO: Aftermath
Fulqrum PublishingFor:Strategy players who want both planetary management and squad combatSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted campaign may find the randomly generated mission structure repetitive
RPGXsyon - Prelude
Notorious GamesFor:MMORPG players who want to shape settlements and shared environmentsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted campaign with a fixed sequence of objectives
ActionFreespace 2
Interplay CorpFor:Players who want a science-fiction story about the Terran-Vasudan AllianceSkip if:Players looking for a detailed account of flight mechanics or campaign structure in the store description
AdventureNearwood - Collector's Edition
Viva MediaFor:Adventure players who want a magical story involving exploration and an ancient threatSkip if:Players seeking gameplay with activities beyond exploring locations and assisting villagers
OtherSpy Chameleon - RGB Agent
Unfinished PixelFor:Arcade-puzzle players who enjoy short, timed evasion challengesSkip if:Players seeking a long-form stealth campaign instead of compact arcade stages
AdventureFreddi Fish 2: The Case of the Haunted Schoolhouse
Humongous EntertainmentFor:Children who want a light mystery adventure with changing objectivesSkip if:Players seeking complex investigations or demanding puzzles may find the structure lightweight
AdventureBrink of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome Collector's Edition
Plug In DigitalFor:Hidden-object adventure players who want a story-led investigationSkip if:Players looking for combat-focused gameplay rather than searches and puzzles
RPGDungeon of Elements
FrogdiceFor:RPG players who want puzzle-influenced combat rather than conventional action battlesSkip if:Players seeking a conventional real-time or turn-based combat system may find the puzzle-based battles restrictive
ActionMajor Mayhem
Rocket JumpFor:Arcade shooter fans who want direct, action-focused stagesSkip if:Players seeking deep role-playing systems or character progression
SimulationPost Master
Excalibur PublishingFor:Players who enjoy postal business management with staffing and vehicle logisticsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure or character-driven progression may find the business-management focus limiting.
SimulationWorld of Subways 2 – Berlin Line 7
Aerosoft GmbHFor:Subway enthusiasts who want to operate a Berlin routeSkip if:Players seeking a broad rail network rather than one route
ActionTitanfall - The Final Hours
Geoff KeighleyFor:Titanfall fans interested in the game’s production rather than playing itSkip if:Readers looking for playable gameplay rather than a longform account
StrategyRECYCLE
rondomedia GmbHFor:Simulation fans who want vehicle driving combined with company managementSkip if:Players seeking action-focused driving rather than business administration and route planning
StrategyWarrior Kings: Battles
Strategy FirstFor:RTS fans who want computer opponents that manage economies and armiesSkip if:Players seeking turn-based pacing may bounce off the continuous real-time battles and decisions.
StrategyTribloos 2
BumpkinBrothersFor:Time-management players who want a story-driven campaignSkip if:Players seeking deep role-playing systems or open-ended strategic campaigns
StrategyBattleplan: American Civil War
KPLFor:Civil War enthusiasts who want scenario-based battlefield commandSkip if:Players seeking a long-form grand strategy campaign with extensive economic or political managementNothing matches. Loosen a filter.