StrategyBest PC Games of 2016, page 16
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RPGFORCED SHOWDOWN
BetaDwarfFor:Bullet-hell players who want combat built around aiming, timing, and evasionSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign with identical encounters each time may find the changing rules and roguelike structure repetitive
RPGConception II: Children of the Seven Stars
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.For:RPG players who want party creation tied to relationship buildingSkip if:Players who want a fixed dungeon layout rather than areas that change on every entry
SimulationMXGP2 - The Official Motocross Videogame
Milestone S.r.l.For:Motocross fans who want official 2015 championship riders and circuitsSkip if:Players seeking a broad selection of motorsport disciplines rather than motocross-focused racing
ActionDead Island Retro Revenge
Deep SilverFor:Fans of 16-bit action games who want side-scrolling combatSkip if:Players who want combat to take a supporting role may find the fighting-focused premise a poor match.
RPGDungeon Rats
Iron Tower StudioFor:RPG players who want turn-based squad combat and tactical positioningSkip if:Players seeking real-time rather than turn-based combat
SimulationOZMAFIA!!
MangaGamerFor:Otome visual novel readers who want to pursue multiple romance routesSkip if:Players looking for hands-on action or combat may find the visual-novel format too passive.
CasualNarcissu 10th Anniversary Anthology Project
Sekai ProjectFor:Visual novel readers who want stories centered on terminal illness and deathSkip if:Players looking for combat, branching action, or puzzle-driven gameplay will hit a wall because the anthology is presented as a visual novel.
SimulationLegend of Merchant
CrazyPrinceFor:Players who enjoy short trading simulations with changing pricesSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign or deep gameplay systems may stop at the mini-game's limited scope.
RPGUnforgiving Trials: The Darkest Crusade
Amaterasu SoftwareFor:JRPG fans who want party-based turn-based combatSkip if:Players seeking a real-time combat system rather than active turn-based battles
SportsDangerous Golf
Three Fields EntertainmentFor:Arcade golf fans who want destruction instead of conventional scoringSkip if:Golf players seeking realistic rules, conventional objectives, or a traditional course structure
RPGPhantom Brave PC
NIS America, Inc.For:RPG players who want a story focused on an orphan and her phantom companionSkip if:Players looking for a non-narrative experience rather than a character-led RPG story
AdventureHaven Moon
Francois RousselFor:Myst-like adventure fans who enjoy solving puzzles through observationSkip if:Players seeking fast-paced progression rather than a calm pace
ActionSuper Mustache
Back To Basics GamingFor:Retro platformer fans who want a pixel-art game with an 8-bit styleSkip if:Players seeking a large, open-ended world may find the fixed set of 15 levels limiting.
ActionLeft Alone
SpeedTutorFor:Horror fans who prefer investigation and environmental puzzles over combat-focused gameplaySkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay may find the investigation and puzzle structure too narrow
RacingRoad Madness
FatonFor:Arcade racing fans who want action elementsSkip if:Players seeking realistic or simulation-oriented driving rather than arcade racing
CasualCatch a Falling Star
Back To Basics GamingFor:Casual players who prefer low-complexity score chasing over story-driven playSkip if:Players seeking a story campaign, character progression, or complex strategy
SimulationBear Simulator
Farjay.comFor:Bear-game fans who want exploration across seven regionsSkip if:Players seeking a detailed wildlife simulation may find the focus on exploration, stats, combat, and collectibles limited in scope
RPGPrincess Remedy 2: In A Heap of Trouble
LudosityFor:Action RPG fans who want healing at the center of the adventureSkip if:Players seeking an RPG centered on conventional combat rather than healing people and defeating bosses
SimulationLoveKami -Divinity Stage-
MoeNovelFor:Visual novel readers who want multiple character routesSkip if:Players seeking action gameplay, combat, or hands-on idol management
SimulationHide & Hold Out - H2o
Red Abyss SoftwareFor:Multiplayer survival fans who want gathering, crafting, and construction in a flooded settingSkip if:Players seeking a currently playable survival game may stop at the stated current-state warning.
ActionCursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
Abylight StudiosFor:Retro platformer fans who want combat and hazardous movementSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platformer may find the traps, combat, and risk of falling demanding.
RPGTomoyo After ~It's a Wonderful Life~ English Edition
VisualArtsFor:CLANNAD readers who want the continuation of Tomoyo's endingSkip if:Players looking for frequent gameplay challenges rather than a story-led visual novel
SimulationNew Retro Arcade: Neon
Digital CybercherriesFor:Retro arcade fans who want to arrange a personal ROM collectionSkip if:Players seeking a ready-to-play arcade with included gamesNothing matches. Loosen a filter.