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Best PC Games of 2014

1,140 games

Released on Steam in 2014, most popular first. Each with a fit check, so you know who it is for before you buy.

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Best PC Games of 2014, page 47

Adventure

Exodus

Multi-FormWin · 2014For:Metroidvania fans who want extensive platforming explorationSkip if:Players wanting a short, linear platformer may hit a wall when the game opens into more than 550 screens and connected hubs.
Casual

Demonlisher

Strategy FirstWin · 2014For:Casual players who want a short-form action adventure with structured levelsSkip if:Players seeking an expansive world beyond three environments and 52 levels
RPG

Journey of the King

DigitalWorldEntertainmentWin · 2014For:Fantasy RPG players who want a journey centered on companions and party combatSkip if:Players seeking a finished, fully developed RPG may hit a wall because the game is still in an early development state
Casual

Elastrix

Hyper Hippo GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2014For:Puzzle players who enjoy planning trajectories with physical objectsSkip if:Players seeking character progression, combat, or a story-driven campaign
RPG

Cypress Inheritance: The Beginning

Cypress Inheritance, LLCWin · Mac · 2014For:Stealth-game fans who want open-world exploration and mission objectivesSkip if:Players seeking fast, combat-focused pacing may find the stealth and planning structure slow
Strategy

Direct Hit: Missile War

Polynetix StudioWin · 2014For:Strategy players who want resource gathering and research alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking direct control of varied conventional military units may find the missile-centered combat narrow
Action

The Escapist

Backstab GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2014For:Hardcore platformer fans who want frequent deaths and demanding obstacle coursesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platformer may find the frequent-death structure too punishing
Action

Children of Liberty

Lantana GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2014For:Players who want a historical stealth adventure with 2D movement in 3D environmentsSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign at the current Early Access stage, which lists only the Warehouse level
Adventure

The Labyrinth of Time

Nightdive StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2014For:Adventure players who enjoy solving puzzles while exploring a game world.Skip if:Players looking for a combat-focused structure may find the stated focus on exploration and puzzles does not match their preference.
Strategy

Kingdom Tales 2: Viking Saga

Cateia GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2014For:Players who enjoy casual settlement management with a story campaignSkip if:Players seeking open-ended city building rather than level-based objectives
Other

Defense Grid 2: Steam Special Edition Upgrade

UnknownWin · 2014For:Defense Grid 2 owners seeking supplementary story material rather than another campaign.Skip if:Players looking for a standalone game or a new tower-defense campaign; this is an upgrade with supplementary materials.
Adventure

Curse of Dragon Mountains 2: The Lair

Cateia GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2014For:Hidden-object fans who want a fantasy mysterySkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused game or action-heavy gameplay
Casual

Sudokuball Detective

LibrediaWin · 2014For:Sudoku fans who want a detective story alongside puzzle solvingSkip if:Players seeking action-focused detective gameplay rather than repeated Sudoku solving
RPG

Line Of Defense Tactics - Tactical Advantage

3000ADWin · 2014For:Strategy players who want to command a small marine squad rather than a large army.Skip if:Players seeking large-scale battles may find the four-marine command structure restrictive.
Action

Snow Light

OG-ZONE Digital EntertainmentWin · Linux · 2014For:Visual novel readers who want a futuristic espionage storySkip if:Players seeking sustained combat, shooting, or enemy encounters
Adventure

D.W.A.R.F.S.

Strategy FirstWin · 2014For:Players who want a puzzle-centered adventure in a fairytale settingSkip if:Players seeking role-playing progression may find the focus on logical puzzles and character abilities limiting.
Action

I Will Escape

Blue Label StudioWin · 2014For:Stealth-game players who prefer avoiding combatSkip if:Players seeking weapon-based combat rather than evasion and distraction
Racing

Tail Drift

Blocky PixelWin · 2014For:Arcade racing fans who want to pilot planes rather than carsSkip if:Players seeking a realistic flight simulator rather than action-focused racing
Strategy

Frontline : Longest Day

Slitherine Ltd.Win · 2014For:World War II strategy fans who want a campaign centered on Operation OverlordSkip if:Players seeking a long, open-ended campaign may find the structure limited to five missions.
Casual

Pacific Liberation Force

Strategy FirstWin · 2014For:Arcade-action players who want helicopter combat rather than ground-based shootingSkip if:Players seeking deep flight or combat simulation may hit a wall at the arcade-like mission structure.
Simulation

My Pet Hotel

familyplayWin · 2014For:Children who enjoy caring for virtual animalsSkip if:Players seeking deep hotel management systems or detailed business operations
Casual

My Pet Hotel 2

familyplayWin · 2014For:Fans of pet-care games who want mission-based progressionSkip if:Players seeking combat or action-focused gameplay may find the pet-care tasks too narrowly focused.
Simulation

Infinite Game Works Episode 0

Sakura River InteractiveWin · Mac · Linux · 2014For:Players who enjoy management simulations centered on game development rather than general businessesSkip if:Players looking for detailed production systems beyond funding, game ideas, and team management
Simulation

The Count of Monster Disco

Dovetail Games - TrainsWin · 2014For:Players who enjoy driving trains while completing collection and delivery tasksSkip if:Players seeking detailed train operations may find the focus on party errands limiting