StrategyBest PC Games of 2015, page 48
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SimulationTerra Nova: Strike Force Centauri
Nightdive StudiosFor:Players who want squad-based combat across a campaign of varied mission typesSkip if:Players seeking a small set of repeatable activities rather than more than 30 campaign missions
RPGBlack Home
Aldorlea GamesFor:Players who want a dark RPG mystery set in a monasterySkip if:Players seeking an open-world RPG rather than a confined monastery maze
ActionVampire of the Sands
Homph LLCFor:Action-game fans who want punishing single-life dungeon runsSkip if:Players seeking forgiving combat or low-pressure progression may find the punishing single-life structure demanding
RPGC-Wars
OnipunksFor:Fans of pixel-art horror who want action mixed with tactical managementSkip if:Players seeking forgiving combat, since battles are described as tough and unforgiving
StrategyThe Corporate Machine
Stardock EntertainmentFor:Strategy players who want real-time economic competition rather than military maneuversSkip if:Players seeking military combat may hit a wall because the conflict is conducted through economic strategies
StrategyThe Defenders: The Second Wave
FallenMasterFor:Small groups of friends who want shared hack-and-slash battlesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure instead of repeated wave-based battles
ActionUmihara Kawase Shun
KOMODOFor:Platforming fans who want movement based on grappling and elastic physicsSkip if:Players seeking straightforward platforming may hit a wall when line tension and swing positioning become central to progress
StrategyGigachess
Drixxel SoftFor:Chess fans who want a single-player defense variant rather than conventional matchesSkip if:Players seeking traditional chess rules, standard matches, or a broad campaign structure
ActionPushcat
Zut GamesFor:Players who enjoy compact action adventures with puzzle-like object interactionsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly ordered adventure may dislike the game's occasionally chaotic design.
StrategyAstro Emporia
Squirrelbot GamesFor:Casual players who want trading sessions lasting only a few minutesSkip if:Players seeking a long-form campaign, extensive progression, or a large game world
ActionGalacide
Puny HumanFor:Space-shooter fans who want puzzle mechanics alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking a story-focused adventure rather than repeated combat and route-solving challenges
StrategyRoads of Rome
QumaronFor:Players interested in Roman settings who want road-building tasksSkip if:Players seeking strategy gameplay without time-management tasks may not suit its task-focused design.
StrategyPlastiland
Zillion WhalesFor:Puzzle-platformer fans who want role-based movement planningSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action rather than puzzle-solving and character direction
RPGPaper Dungeons
Agent MegaFor:Fans of tabletop-style RPGs who want dice-based combat and dungeon explorationSkip if:Players seeking one uninterrupted character progression may bounce off Boardgame mode when each new dungeon resets the character to level 1.
RPGWave of Darkness
DreamatrixFor:Fans of dark fantasy RPGs who want a large world to exploreSkip if:Players seeking a tightly directed RPG with little freedom to leave the main route
AdventureIdol Magical Girl Chiru Chiru Michiru Part 2
Frontwing USAFor:Visual novel readers who want an anime-style episodic storySkip if:Players seeking combat systems, exploration, or other hands-on gameplay
ActionPrincess Kaguya: Legend of the Moon Warrior
Zoo CorporationFor:Beat ’em up players who want weapon choices tied to enemy typesSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or non-combat experience may hit a wall when the game centers on fighting groups of enemies.
ActionPulut Adventure
Yayapipi StudioFor:Platform-game fans who want combat and exploration in the same 2D gameSkip if:Players seeking a primarily story-driven adventure rather than level-based 2D platforming
AdventureLiving Legends: The Frozen Fear Collection
Viva MediaFor:Hidden-object adventure fans who want two mystery campaigns in one collectionSkip if:Players seeking action combat, shooting, or fast movement rather than hidden-object investigation
Actionsamurai_jazz
Blaze EpicFor:Players who enjoy sword-fighting adventures with supernatural enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a combat-free adventure may hit a wall because sword-fighting is central to play.
StrategyAdvertCity
VoxelStormFor:Players who enjoy business simulations with advertising and reputation managementSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or a conventional story campaign may hit a wall because the core activity is advertising management.
StrategyCrossfire: Dungeons
Random Thoughts EnterainmentFor:Strategy players who want to command fantasy armies with distinct unit rostersSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based battles
AdventureApothecarium: The Renaissance of Evil - Premium Edition
1C Online GamesFor:Adventure players who want a Renaissance-era mystery with a kidnapping plotSkip if:Players seeking action-focused combat may find the investigation, hidden-object scenes, and puzzles too passiveNothing matches. Loosen a filter.