CasualBest PC Games of 2016, page 106
Casual
StrategyBric - The Casual Indie Game
Theodore PalserFor:Casual players who want short obstacle-avoidance runsSkip if:Players seeking deep progression beyond randomized obstacle runs and score improvement
CasualArizona Rose and the Pirates' Riddles
Anawiki GamesFor:Picross fans who want a treasure-hunting theme around their puzzlesSkip if:Players looking for combat, character builds, or role-playing systems rather than puzzle solving
StrategyAlien Invasion Tower Defense
guyheziFor:Tower-defense players who want to adapt defenses to enemies with different abilitiesSkip if:Players seeking a low-pressure defense game may hit a wall when enemies can freeze, teleport, snipe, or destroy towers.
AdventureCrystal Shard Adventure Bundle
Crystal ShardFor:Adventure-game fans who want three short experiences rather than one long campaignSkip if:Players seeking a single continuous adventure with a large world or extended campaign
RPGAndoran Skye 1.5
OMAGX StudiosFor:Fantasy RPG players who want real-time combat instead of turn-based battlesSkip if:Players seeking turn-based RPG combat may find the continuous battle system unsuitable
ActionSanta's Special Delivery
Cerulean GamesFor:Players seeking an action game built around an extreme Santa premiseSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign with varied objectives beyond the city delivery structure
SimulationSanta Sling
8th Shore, Inc.For:Christmas-themed VR players who want to deliver presents as SantaSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign rather than three delivery scenarios
StrategyShadow Heroes: Vengeance In Flames
Allied Games Inc.For:Strategy players who want fast head-to-head battles with changing objectivesSkip if:Players seeking a slow, deliberate strategy game may find the battles too fast-paced.
CasualSlime Jumper
GeomertexFor:Platformer fans who want hazard-dodging and wall-jumping stagesSkip if:Players seeking low-pressure platforming may find the hazards and loss of collected stars on death demanding
ActionAstral Gun
Thomas Moon KangFor:Groups of 2–4 friends seeking local competitive matchesSkip if:Players seeking a solo campaign or story-led progression
AdventureMysterious Castle
OpenXcell StudioFor:Escape-room fans who want a story set in a castleSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or role-playing systems rather than environmental puzzles
ActionAlphabeats: Master Edition
Rad DragonFor:Players who enjoy word puzzles with music-driven timingSkip if:Players seeking a traditional rhythm game based on matching fixed beat patterns
CasualEGO Protocol
IQ PublishingFor:Puzzle-platformer fans who want environmental manipulation combined with hazardsSkip if:Players seeking character progression or a broad exploration-focused adventure
OtherDuplexer
Vantage GamesFor:Puzzle-platformer fans who enjoy manipulating environments to create routesSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or a story-driven campaign
RPGWorlds of Chaos: Invasion
TactichaosFor:Solo RPG players who want to build a five-character party without class restrictionsSkip if:Players seeking low-decision combat may find the frequent tactical choices demanding
ActionVanquish: The Adventures of Lady Exton
Tasaa Software Services Pvt. Ltd.For:2D platformer fans who want challenging levels and boss fightsSkip if:Players looking for open-world exploration rather than a level-based platformer
ActionCastle Heist: Chapter 1
GoffaGamesFor:Stealth players who want to avoid armed guardsSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than enemy avoidance
CasualOne Way Flight
SiBear GamesFor:Players who prefer solitary survival adventures with exploration and shelter buildingSkip if:Players seeking a social or multiplayer survival experience rather than a lone-survivor scenario
ActionTetradecagon
UnknownFor:Arcade players who want a short-rule, high-difficulty survival challengeSkip if:Players seeking varied levels, narrative progression, or several distinct gameplay systems
AdventureRevenge of the Spirit: Rite of Resurrection
Absolutist Ltd.For:Hidden-object fans who want a supernatural mysterySkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay rather than searching and puzzle solving
SimulationGun Range VR
Limited ResourcesFor:HTC Vive owners seeking short VR shooting activities rather than a realistic rangeSkip if:Players seeking realistic firearm handling will hit a wall because the experience is explicitly non-realistic.
SportsVR Disc Golf
Front Range Software, LLCFor:VR sports fans who want disc golf rather than table tennis or mini golfSkip if:Players seeking a broad range of courses, since the game centers on two 18-hole layouts
SimulationG Prime
Code-MonkeysFor:Puzzle players who enjoy plotting rocket trajectories through hazardsSkip if:Players seeking broad exploration may find the rocket-launch puzzle structure too narrow.Nothing matches. Loosen a filter.