StrategyBest PC Games of 2015, page 57
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ActionLadra
Bright Flask GamesFor:Players who enjoy stealth-action games centered on avoiding detection.Skip if:Players seeking a game with a broad range of gameplay systems beyond hiding, pickpocketing, stealing, and lockpicking.
CasualTisnart Tiles
SA IndustryFor:Match-3 players who want board rules that change between levelsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, familiar match-3 board structure may find the changing gravity and disruptions distracting
StrategyCastle Chaos
Odd Comet GamesFor:Groups of friends who want local matches with castle-building and cannon combatSkip if:Players seeking a solo campaign or a story-driven progression structure
StrategyStarlaxis Supernova Edition
Spiderwork GamesFor:Puzzle-strategy fans who want missions with varied objectivesSkip if:Players seeking a simple puzzle game without complex mechanics, boss battles, or numerous enemies
SimulationMadOut
NuligineFor:Combat-racing fans who want weapons and car-to-car attacksSkip if:Players seeking a clean racing format without weapons, ramming, or environmental destruction
SimulationAstronaut Simulator
AstrosimerFor:Players interested in astronaut-themed flight simulationSkip if:Players who want conventional aircraft handling rather than free movement in zero gravity
CasualLeague of Mermaids
Legacy GamesFor:Match-3 fans who want physics included in the puzzle systemSkip if:Players seeking gameplay beyond Match-3 puzzle solving may find the core format too narrow.
ActionTrigonarium
Kimmo Factor OyFor:Arcade shooter fans seeking challenging combatSkip if:Players seeking low-difficulty arcade action may find the hardcore challenge unsuitable.
StrategyRoads of Rome 2
QumaronFor:Strategy players who want time-management tasksSkip if:Players seeking open-ended strategy may find the fixed level-and-episode structure restrictive
SimulationAvaris 2: The Return of the Empress
Zoo CorporationFor:Players who want to direct army movements instead of controlling individual warriorsSkip if:Players seeking direct control over allied forces may find the independent allied behavior restrictive.
StrategyInfect and Destroy
FarrugiaSoftFor:Zombie-game fans who want to control the outbreak rather than defend against itSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted campaign may find the sandbox structure too open-ended
StrategyThe Living Dungeon
RadiationBurnFor:Strategy players who want short, high-pressure decision windowsSkip if:Players who prefer relaxed turns may hit a wall when each turn is limited to two minutes.
RPGSpoko and Poko
Volens Nolens GamesFor:Arcade players who want changing mechanics across numbered levelsSkip if:Players seeking a single consistent mechanic rather than frequent shifts between racing, pinball, arkanoid, and combat sections
ActionThe Body Changer
TheShortAndTheTallFor:Metroidvania fans who want a 3D game with shooter combatSkip if:Players seeking a simple action game without character switching, team-health management, or environmental puzzles
RPGUltimate Space Commando
Angry Cat StudiosFor:Turn-based tactics fans who want squad customization and resource planningSkip if:Players seeking fast real-time combat rather than deliberate, turn-based encounters
ActionSandmason
GoodVoleFor:Action-adventure players who prefer environmental puzzle-solving over a combat-only campaignSkip if:Players looking for a single-player campaign centered on uninterrupted combat rather than puzzles and exploration
ActionYasai Ninja
Recotechnology S.L.For:Players who enjoy hack-and-slash adventures with a playful vegetable themeSkip if:Players seeking a role-playing game with extensive character development
RPGThe Princess' Heart
KOMODOFor:Fantasy RPG players who want a light-hearted story with a defined scopeSkip if:Players seeking an adventure substantially longer than the stated maximum of 15 hours
AdventureDream Chamber
Microids IndieFor:Adventure players who want detective mysteries with puzzle-solvingSkip if:Players seeking action-focused gameplay may find the investigation, interviews, and puzzles too deliberate.
RPGMars Colony: Frontier
HyperKat GamesFor:Players who want open-world Mars survival with colony managementSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted experience rather than campaign and sandbox structures
ActionPlanet Diver
FabrazFor:Action players who want fast reflex-based diving with combat and hazardsSkip if:Players looking for slow, relaxed exploration rather than rapid dives and frequent hazards
RPGSave Your Mother
Tuomo's gamesFor:RPG players who want a story-led quest with puzzle elementsSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat may find the turn-based structure too slow-paced
AdventureWait - Extended
rest.less GamesFor:Horror players who prefer atmosphere and uncertainty over combatSkip if:Players looking for frequent combat, enemy encounters, or jump-scare sequencesNothing matches. Loosen a filter.