ActionBest PC Games of 2016, page 15
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ActionSurfingers
Forever Entertainment S. A.For:Arcade players who enjoy short runs focused on dodging obstaclesSkip if:Players seeking a long-form campaign with story progression may find the run-focused structure limited.
ActionThe Warlock of Firetop Mountain
Tin Man GamesFor:Fighting Fantasy fans who want a digital adaptation with branching character routesSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat may find the simultaneous turn-based battles too deliberate
AdventureLostWinds
Frontier DevelopmentsFor:Adventure players who want wind powers to shape platforming movementSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused game rather than an adventure combining combat with platforming and puzzles
AdventureCaveman World: Mountains of Unga Boonga
GrabTheGamesFor:Platformer fans who want levels built around physical obstaclesSkip if:Players seeking gameplay centered on systems beyond platforming, enemies, obstacles, and traps
RPGSorcery! Parts 1 and 2
inkle LtdFor:Fantasy adventure fans who want story decisions to shape later eventsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear story rather than a branching adventure with revisitable choices
SimulationHeaven Island Life
Chubby PixelFor:HTC Vive owners seeking a virtual island exploration experienceSkip if:Players seeking complex progression, combat, puzzles, or a broader game structure
OtherDon't Disturb
PQubeFor:Players who prefer story-led puzzle adventures over action-focused gamesSkip if:Players looking for combat-driven gameplay rather than puzzle solving and conversations
SimulationHolopoint
Alzan Studios, LLCFor:Archery players who want a fast-paced target challengeSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign or broad character progression
CasualThe Herbalist
MoonworksFor:Players who prefer calm logic puzzles over combat-focused gamesSkip if:Players seeking combat, shooting, or other action-heavy gameplay
SimulationFarm Expert 2017
SIG PublishingFor:Fans of agricultural simulations who want to manage machinery and fieldsSkip if:Players seeking fast-paced play may find the focus on field work and equipment upkeep slower
ActionWay of the Samurai 3
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.For:Players who enjoy shaping story outcomes and exploring different endingsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear story may find the branching choices and multiple endings pull the narrative in many directions.
AdventurePaws - A Shelter 2 Game
Might and DelightFor:Players seeking a single-player adventure centered on narrative and companionshipSkip if:Players looking for combat-focused gameplay rather than tracking, puzzles, and obstacle traversal
StrategyEscape This
Conglomerate 5For:Players who enjoy precision platforming and want movement-focused challengesSkip if:Players who want forgiving platforming may hit a wall when avoiding every red block requires precise movement
ActionCobalt
MojangFor:Action players who want timing-based combat and projectile deflectionSkip if:Players seeking straightforward shooting may hit a wall when slow-motion timing and combat-roll deflections become central.
AdventureYesterday Origins
MicroidsFor:Adventure players who want an investigation centered on an occult mysterySkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than an investigation adventure
RPGWARSHIFT
Cyril MegemFor:Action-strategy players who want to alternate between troop management and direct combatSkip if:Players who want one consistent control style may hit a wall when switching between strategy commands and direct combat.
SimulationPro Gamer Manager
501 IndustriesFor:Esports fans who want to manage an individual player's climb toward professional leaguesSkip if:Players looking for direct esports competition rather than career and resource management
ActionFly O'Clock
Forever Entertainment S. A.For:Arcade players who want short endless survival attemptsSkip if:Players seeking level-based progression may find the endless survival structure repetitive.
RPGZombie Party
Peach Pie ProductionsFor:Roguelike fans who want procedural dungeons and repeatable explorationSkip if:Players who prefer a slower pace may find the emphasis on intense combat a poor match.
AdventureHigurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.4 Himatsubushi
MangaGamerFor:Readers who want story-led mystery adventures rather than action-focused gameplaySkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration systems, or hands-on puzzle mechanics
ActionMen of Valor
THQ NordicFor:Players interested in Vietnam War settings who want a mission-based shooterSkip if:Players seeking open-ended exploration or a campaign broader than 13 combat missions may find the structure narrow.
ActionMarooners
M2HFor:Groups of friends who want party games with both local and online playersSkip if:Players looking for a steady pace may find the frequent switches between minigames disruptive.
AdventureCats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows
Last Quarter StudiosFor:Platformer fans who want movement built around transformationSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused platforming may find the movement and traversal emphasis too narrow.Nothing matches. Loosen a filter.