ActionBest PC Games of 2014, page 45
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StrategyRise of Prussia Gold
Slitherine Ltd.For:Players of historical war games who want eighteenth-century European campaignsSkip if:Players seeking short, arcade-like matches may find the campaign scenarios too extended, including one with 176 turns.
StrategyWildlife Park 2 - Marine World
b-alive gmbhFor:Wildlife Park 2 players who want an ocean-focused expansionSkip if:Players seeking a standalone zoo-management game rather than additional content for Wildlife Park 2
StrategyForesight
Strides Interactive Game StudioFor:RTS players who prefer strategic decisions over dexterity-heavy micromanagementSkip if:Players seeking direct control over every unit and constant hands-on micromanagement may hit a wall when logistics are delegated to automation.
StrategyDraconian Wars
Kardfy StudiosFor:Card-game players who want faction-based strategy and resource managementSkip if:Players looking for a story-driven campaign rather than repeated card battles
OtherSuper Lemonade Factory
initialsFor:Platformer fans who want to switch between characters with different abilitiesSkip if:Players seeking online multiplayer, since cooperative play is local
AdventureRex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender
AtariFor:Adventure players who want puzzle solving and environmental explorationSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than puzzles, exploration, and traps
StrategyNeocolonialism
Subaltern Games, LLCFor:Strategy players who prefer economic manipulation over armies and territorySkip if:Players looking for army command, combat, or direct territorial control
SimulationVictorian Admirals
Strategy FirstFor:Players interested in real-time naval simulations set in the 1880sSkip if:Players seeking turn-based naval battles may not fit the real-time structure
SimulationTrain Simulator: NEC: New York-New Haven Route Add-On
Dovetail Games - TrainsFor:Train simulation fans who want a New York–New Haven passenger routeSkip if:Players seeking open-ended gameplay beyond route driving and train scenarios
RacingSpace Warp
Mind CrewFor:Arcade players who want timing-based obstacle navigationSkip if:Players seeking a game with more than 60 arcade levels may find its scope limited.
ActionKoya Rift
Zach Kehs (SunnyKatt)For:Roguelike fans who want shooter-platforming with changing cave layoutsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign structure may find the run-based, generated levels repetitive or unpredictable.
AdventureDragonsphere
AtariFor:Fantasy adventure players who want puzzles alongside explorationSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused depth rather than puzzle solving and item hunting
SimulationFleet Defender: The F-14 Tomcat Simulation
AtariFor:Flight-simulation fans who want carrier launch and recovery proceduresSkip if:Players seeking a broad range of aircraft beyond the F-14-centered military scenarios
ActionHangeki
PentaveraFor:Arcade shooter fans who want timed level competitionSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed shooter may hit a wall when the later sections introduce a formidable challenge.
StrategyNinja Cats vs Samurai Dogs
EutechnyxFor:Strategy players who want both defensive construction and real-time army controlSkip if:Players seeking turn-based combat rather than fast-paced real-time battles
StrategyCrazy Machines: Golden Gears
Viva Media IncFor:Puzzle fans who want to assemble contraptions from a large parts inventory rather than solve fixed-form riddles.Skip if:Players looking for a story-led game or a broad range of gameplay modes may find its focus on physics puzzles narrow.
RacingBurning Cars
Polynetix StudioFor:Racing fans who want vehicle weapons and track combatSkip if:Players seeking racing without weapons, mines, or vehicle combat
StrategyWildlife Park 2 - Farm World
b-alive gmbhFor:Animal lovers who want a farm-management gameSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or character-driven role-playing rather than farm management
StrategyFritz for Fun 13
Viva MediaFor:Chess beginners who want guided practice against adjustable computer opponentsSkip if:Players seeking a broad range of game modes beyond chess training, engine matches, puzzles, and online chess activities
ActionRedux: Dark Matters
Signo & ArteFor:Shmup fans who want demanding arcade shootingSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving shooter rather than an unforgiving arcade challenge
ActionSuper Chain Crusher Horizon
MindwareFor:Shoot-'em-up fans who want an ultra-wide screen formatSkip if:Players seeking a shooter built around exploration, climbing, or role-playing progression rather than chained explosions
AdventureJacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery : Episode 1
Lucid Games LtdFor:Adventure players who prefer puzzle-solving to combat-focused playSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused or action-heavy gameplay
OtherCheesecake Cool Conrad
Strategy FirstFor:Platforming fans who want a whimsical setting and unusual hazardsSkip if:Players seeking complex progression systems beyond platforming, collection, and world unlockingNothing matches. Loosen a filter.