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Best PC Games of 2016

2,698 games

Released on Steam in 2016, most popular first. Each with a fit check, so you know who it is for before you buy.

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Best PC Games of 2016, page 11

Action

UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late

Arc System WorksWin · 2016For:Fans of anime-style fighting games who want character-based combatSkip if:Players seeking exploration or puzzle-solving as the main activity rather than fighting
Action

Rogue Stormers

HandyGamesWin · Linux · 2016For:Run-and-gun fans who want changing level layouts and repeatable raidsSkip if:Players who want progress to remain intact after each death will hit the reset to the start of a raid
RPG

Ember

505 GamesWin · 2016For:Classic RPG fans who want branching decisions and varied questsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear story may find the branching structure less suitable
RPG

Chicken Assassin: Reloaded

Akupara GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Action RPG players who want rapid button-pressing combatSkip if:Players looking for slow, methodical combat rather than fast button-mashing encounters
Simulation

Ultimate Arena

TriverskeWin · 2016For:Simulation players who want to set up unusual arena battlesSkip if:Players seeking direct combat control rather than selecting fighters and arranging simulated battles
Adventure

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

Artifex MundiWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Fans of hidden-object adventures who want a story-led investigationSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than investigation and puzzle solving
Action

DoDonPachi Resurrection

KOMODOWin · 2016For:Bullet-hell fans who want several arcade modesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed shooter without dense bullet patterns or score-focused mechanics
Simulation

Kingspray Graffiti VR

Infectious ApeWin · 2016For:VR graffiti fans who want to practice painting with adjustable spray effectsSkip if:Players seeking a campaign with missions, progression, or a defined ending
Action

GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES

SNK CORPORATIONWin · 2016For:Fighting-game fans who want tournament-based arcade matchesSkip if:Players seeking exploration, role-playing progression, or a story-focused adventure rather than tournament fights
Action

Cat on a Diet

Forever Entertainment S. A.Win · 2016For:Casual players who want physics puzzles rather than combat-focused actionSkip if:Players seeking a combat-led game may bounce off the object-manipulation and cookie-retrieval structure.
Adventure

Kelvin and the Infamous Machine

BlytsWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Point-and-click adventure fans who want a comedic story involving historical figuresSkip if:Players looking for combat, shooting, or other action-focused gameplay
Action

Draw Slasher

Mass CreationWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Action players who want mouse-only controlsSkip if:Players who want a story-only game may bounce off when the separate challenge and endless modes become part of the structure.
RPG

Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor

Sundae MonthWin · Mac · 2016For:Players who prefer routine-driven exploration over conventional heroic questsSkip if:Players looking for frequent combat, conventional quests, or fast-moving adventure progression
RPG

Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart (Neptunia)

Idea Factory InternationalWin · 2016For:Strategy RPG fans who want turn-based battles with environmental hazardsSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based, grid-based encounters
Action

Shooting Stars!

Daedalic EntertainmentWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Arcade shooter fans who want short runs with changing attacksSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign rather than repeatable arcade runs
Action

$1 Ride

Back To Basics GamingWin · 2016For:Casual players who want short, reflex-focused space runsSkip if:Players seeking story-driven space exploration or a broad range of activities
Action

Quadrilateral Cowboy

Blendo GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Cyberpunk adventure players who want hacking to drive their interaction with the environmentSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused game rather than heists centered on hacking and security systems
Strategy

Red Risk

SA IndustryWin · Mac · 2016For:Action fans who want to fight enemy waves and bossesSkip if:Players seeking a larger roster may find the choice of three volunteers restrictive
Strategy

Warlords Battlecry III

RetroismWin · 2016For:RTS players who want fantasy armies with persistent hero developmentSkip if:Players seeking a small-scale strategy game rather than large battles involving many races and unit types
Strategy

Bad Rats Show

Strategy FirstWin · 2016For:Physics-puzzle players who want multiple ways to solve mapsSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign instead of a sequence of physics puzzles
Action

Shadow Complex Remastered

Epic GamesWin · Mac · 2016For:Players who enjoy non-linear exploration and want a single-player action gameSkip if:Players seeking a short, linear action game may find the exploration and backtracking structure demanding
Simulation

Summer Sale

Ductape studioWin · 2016For:Players who enjoy collecting every available game in a simulated storeSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or character-driven progression rather than store management and customization
Adventure

The Last Door: Season 2 - Collector's Edition

Phoenix Online PublishingWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Point-and-click adventure fans who want a Victorian-era horror mysterySkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than point-and-click exploration and puzzles
Action

Better Late Than DEAD

Excalibur PublishingWin · Mac · 2016For:Survival players who want crafting, shelter building, and resource managementSkip if:Players seeking a clearly linear adventure with a guaranteed, foreseeable ending