AdventureBest PC Games of 2014, page 3
Adventure
ActionVanguard Princess
eigoMANGAFor:Fighting-game fans who want a roster of female charactersSkip if:Players looking for a large roster beyond the ten available fighters
ActionBack to Bed
Bedtime Digital GamesFor:Puzzle players who want environmental challenges rather than combatSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or a story-led adventure
ActionTHE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
SNK CORPORATIONFor:KOF fans who want a large roster and multiple rule systemsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign rather than repeated versus battles and arcade-style modes
ActionBatman™: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition
WB GamesFor:Batman fans who want a side-scrolling continuation of Arkham OriginsSkip if:Players seeking a fully three-dimensional Batman game rather than a 2.5-D side-scroller
StrategySuperPower 2 Steam Edition
THQ NordicFor:Strategy players who want to govern a country across political, economic, and military systems rather than command only an armySkip if:Players looking for a fast-paced action loop may find country management and diplomatic decisions slower and more deliberative
RPGSoul Gambler
GamestormingFor:Players who want a short, choice-driven literary adaptation rather than an action-focused gameSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration systems, or broad role-playing mechanics may find the interactive-novel format limited
StrategyUltimate General: Gettysburg
Game-LabsFor:American Civil War enthusiasts who want a historically grounded battlefield mapSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign across multiple wars or regions rather than one Battle of Gettysburg simulation
ActionObscure
Mighty Rocket StudioFor:Survival horror fans who want a school setting and investigation-focused gameplaySkip if:Players seeking a light or relaxed adventure may find the survival-focused horror setting too tense
ActionLovely Planet
tinyBuildFor:First-person shooter fans who want jumping and dodging to be central to combatSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven shooter may find the intentionally untold narrative too slight
ActionAssassin's Creed Freedom Cry
UbisoftFor:Assassin’s Creed fans who want a short standalone storySkip if:Players seeking a campaign longer than the stated 3 hours
StrategyPanzer Corps Gold
Slitherine Ltd.For:World War II strategy fans who want campaigns across multiple theatersSkip if:Players seeking direct, hands-on control of individual combat units rather than turn-based army command
RPGThe Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
NeocoreGamesFor:Action-RPG players who want several class-based combat stylesSkip if:Players seeking a narrowly focused action campaign may hit a wall when the Lair, crafting, resistance management, and tower-defense systems accumulate.
StrategyI, Zombie
Awesome Games StudioFor:Strategy players who enjoy controlling groups rather than a single combatantSkip if:Players seeking a deep role-playing system, character progression, or story-driven campaign
RPGHard Truck Apocalypse / Ex Machina
ESDigital GamesFor:Players who want vehicle-based combat in a post-apocalyptic settingSkip if:Players looking for foot-based exploration or character-focused combat
ActionAbyss Odyssey
SEGAFor:Players who want side-scrolling combat with combos, special attacks, and advanced techniquesSkip if:Players looking for a fixed level sequence may not fit the procedurally generated structure and changing encounters
RPGDead State: Reanimated
DoubleBear ProductionsFor:Survival RPG players who want shelter management as part of the experienceSkip if:Players seeking an action-led combat pace may find the turn-based tactical structure a slower fit.
ActionDouble Dragon: Neon
Midnight CityFor:Fans of classic beat ’em ups who want new attacks and abilitiesSkip if:Players seeking exploration or puzzle-solving as the main activity may find the repeated beat ’em up combat too narrow.
RPGAlways Sometimes Monsters
Vagabond DogFor:Players who want relationship-centered RPG storytelling instead of combat-led adventuringSkip if:Players seeking frequent combat, character battles, or traditional RPG adventuring may lose interest when the focus stays on relationships and conversation.
RPGMercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition
Tribute Games Inc.For:Action-game fans who want crafting and equipment customization alongside 2D combatSkip if:Players looking for a slow-paced experience rather than frantic 2D action
RPGBreach & Clear
Gun InteractiveFor:Tactical strategy players who want to plan squad movements before real-time combatSkip if:Players seeking a fast, action-first shooter with little preparation between firefights
ActionLife Goes On: Done to Death
k-CriticalFor:Puzzle-platformer fans who want death to be the central problem-solving mechanicSkip if:Players seeking combat progression where characters survive and grow stronger rather than being repeatedly sacrificed
RacingRetro City Rampage™ DX
Vblank Entertainment, Inc.For:Fans of retro game culture who want an open-city action gameSkip if:Players seeking realistic driving or vehicle simulation rather than exaggerated arcade action
ActionCastlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD
KONAMIFor:Castlevania fans who want a story focused on the Belmont familySkip if:Players looking for an open-ended adventure rather than a story-led campaign through Dracula’s castleNothing matches. Loosen a filter.