StrategyBest PC Games of 2015, page 68
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RPGLegends of Pixelia
SimaGamesFor:Action RPG players who want procedurally generated dungeon runsSkip if:Players seeking a game centered on a stated narrative, which the provided description does not establish
ActionXenocide
Spawn Point OSKFor:Arcade shooter fans who want survival against enemy hordesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign may find the focus on fighting endless enemy waves repetitive.
RPGRise of Keepers
Samaritan StudiosFor:RPG players who want exploration, combat, and resource collection alongside defensive buildingSkip if:Players seeking a focused tower-defense game without exploration and resource-gathering tasks
OtherWay to Go!
Makivision GamesFor:Puzzle fans who enjoy planning routes one tile at a timeSkip if:Players seeking combat, reflex challenges, or direct character movement may find the command-placement system too deliberate.
ActionSCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance
BA Productions LLCFor:Small groups seeking a cooperative space shooter for up to four playersSkip if:Players seeking a large, open-ended space game rather than a mission-based shooter
SportsTableTop Cricket
Big Ant StudiosFor:Solo players who want cricket matches with challenge-based progressionSkip if:Players seeking a deep cricket management or career simulation
ActionDungeon Highway
SubstantialFor:Runner fans who want fantasy combat in short sessionsSkip if:Players seeking a long-form adventure rather than brief, repeatable runs
StrategyStarlight Tactics™
Escape Hatch Entertainment, LLCFor:Turn-based tactics fans who want three-dimensional ship movementSkip if:Players seeking a quick, disposable battle format may hit the persistent fleet management between missions.
AdventureAngels That Kill - The Final Cut
Rising Sun InteractiveFor:Adventure players who want a murder story told through both investigator and suspect perspectivesSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced action game rather than an investigation-led adventure
ActionRobot Exploration Squad
DolaSoftFor:Metroidvania fans who want action and exploration to receive equal emphasisSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear structure rather than a large open world
ActionNightmare on Azathoth
Divergent Game StudioFor:Players who want survival gameplay built around resource collection and base upkeepSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed pace, since enemy numbers rise as time passes and delayed action can increase difficulty
ActionUsagi Yojimbo: Way of the Ronin
HappyGiantFor:Usagi Yojimbo fans seeking a game based on the comicsSkip if:Players seeking complex combat systems or deep character development
ActionIsaac the Adventurer
ArtisitiFor:Action-adventure players who prefer short platforming stagesSkip if:Players looking for long, expansive adventure areas rather than short levels
RPGBarter Empire
Mayhem Games USAFor:RPG players who want many life-simulation and commerce activities alongside questsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly focused campaign may find the many parallel systems and activities diffuse
SimulationArea-X
Zeiva IncFor:Visual novel fans who want an adventure structure with missions and explorationSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy or mechanically deep adventure gameplay rather than a narrative-led experience
StrategyMetro Warp
Another YetiFor:Puzzle players who enjoy routing characters with fixed movement rulesSkip if:Players seeking direct character control rather than obstacle-based route planning
RPGDeathless: The City's Thirst
Choice of GamesFor:Interactive-fiction readers who want a long, choice-driven narrativeSkip if:Players looking for visual presentation or sound effects rather than a text-only game
AdventureGetsuei Gakuen -kou-
Arc System WorksFor:Readers of Japanese who want an adventure based on a light novelSkip if:Players looking for a story that moves forward without returning to the same day
ActionColor Guardians
Niffler Ltd.For:Action-game fans who want fast, reflex-focused stagesSkip if:Players seeking slow-paced exploration instead of rapid obstacle avoidance
ActionPaperbound
Dissident LogicFor:Groups of friends who want same-room multiplayer battlesSkip if:Players seeking online matches, since multiplayer is local only
RPGQuestEvent
FivangFor:Players who enjoy adventure RPGs with skill training and questsSkip if:Players seeking a broad skill system may find the four named skills limited.
OtherHacker Evolution Source Code
exosyphen studiosFor:C/C++ learners who want to examine game source codeSkip if:People seeking one focused game rather than a bundle of three source-code projects
RPGHoven the Sages Spinel
Hoven IndiesFor:RPG fans who want a roughly 12-hour story with secrets and side questsSkip if:Players seeking a substantially longer main story than the roughly 12 hours describedNothing matches. Loosen a filter.