SimulationBest PC Games of 2016, page 100
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AdventureShiver: Poltergeist Collector's Edition
BFG EntertainmentFor:Hidden-object adventure fans who want a supernatural manor settingSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than object searches and puzzles
ActionRainbow Rage Squad
GamepadableFor:Platforming fans who want wall-jumping and obstacle-dodging challengesSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven platformer with more than 40 levels and four bosses
AdventureGrim Facade: Mystery of Venice Collector’s Edition
BFG EntertainmentFor:Hidden-object fans who want a story-led mysterySkip if:Players looking for combat, character progression, or open-ended exploration
ActionSimple Spy
Kodari GamesFor:Platformer fans who want stages centered on movement and obstaclesSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven platformer or a focus on exploration
AdventureSelenon Rising
Fastermind GamesFor:Sci-fi noir fans who want a murder investigation framed as a visual novelSkip if:Players seeking a complete story in one purchase may find the base release limited to Episode 1
SimulationFalcon
MicroProse SoftwareFor:Players seeking F-16 cockpit and weapons-system simulation rather than civilian flyingSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may find the 12-mission structure limited
StrategySlam
Aera StudiosFor:Puzzle-game fans who enjoy controlling gravity to reach specific goalsSkip if:Players looking for action, exploration, or combat rather than standalone puzzles
ActionMystery Castle
Runestone Games LimitedFor:Puzzle fans who want a structured 180-stage adventure rather than an open-ended gameSkip if:Players seeking combat as the main activity rather than puzzle solving across discrete stages
AdventureThe Warden
Black Mist StudiosFor:Psychological-horror fans who want puzzle-based explorationSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than puzzles and psychological horror
RacingGrass Max
AAAGAMESFor:Players who want multiplayer car combat centered on stealing a shared resourceSkip if:Players seeking a structured racing campaign rather than grass collection and player-versus-player disruption
ActionGrenade Madness
Touch OrchestraFor:Multiplayer shooter fans who want explosive arena matches with friendsSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign or exploration-focused progression may find the match-based structure limited
ActionLost Bros
Wheat Muffin GamesFor:Players who enjoy coordinating several characters during puzzle-focused actionSkip if:Players looking for a forgiving experience may find the steep learning curve and trial-and-error structure demanding
SimulationVIOLET: Space Mission
Killer LobsterFor:Players who enjoy precise 2D action and controlled movementSkip if:Players who want broad exploration rather than tightly controlled movement through individual stages
RPGCorpo Tale
GindieFor:RPG players who want a corporate workplace setting instead of a conventional medieval fantasy worldSkip if:Players seeking the full game rather than a demo containing only a small portion of the planned experience
CasualGravity Compass
NovaWake StudiosFor:Oculus Rift players seeking a gentle flying experienceSkip if:Players seeking fast or physically demanding flight rather than gentle movement
StrategyAtomic Space Command
No, You Shut Up Inc.For:Co-op groups who want shared control of spacecraft and fleet operationsSkip if:Players seeking a finished game rather than a beta undergoing ongoing fixes and changes
RacingLog Drive Runner
Proud Camel GamesFor:Endless-runner fans who want short score-chasing sessionsSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign, varied stages, or substantial progression
RacingMemoir En Code: Reissue
N/AFor:Players interested in experimental games who prefer personal, autobiographical materialSkip if:Players seeking a long first playthrough; the stated initial run is about 40 minutes
RPGMAGATAMA Earrings
TinyAssociatesBandFor:Classic JRPG fans who want a short, turn-based storySkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may reach the ending after roughly 5 to 7 hours.
ActionSquare Arena
Hepta GamesFor:Multiplayer action players who want matches with changing rulesSkip if:Players seeking a fixed ruleset or predictable match structure
OtherSuper Mixtape
Polygrammatic LimitedFor:Platformer fans who want physics-based movement rather than standard jumpingSkip if:Players seeking conventional platforming with fixed movement rules may find the cassette-based physics demanding
ActionBattle Knights
Mire StudiosFor:Platformer fans who want selectable story realms instead of a fixed sequenceSkip if:Players seeking a broad moveset or complex combat system may find the three-action core limited
AdventureDeios II // DEIDIA
BARCHboiFor:Exploration-game players who prefer wandering through branching environments over following a linear routeSkip if:Players seeking a tightly directed, linear progression may find the branching paths disorienting.Nothing matches. Loosen a filter.