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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 2

RPG

Curious Expedition

Maschinen-MenschWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Roguelike players who prefer procedurally generated journeys to fixed, identical runsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, scripted sequence of adventures may find the procedural story structure a poor match
Action

Thumper

DroolWin · 2016For:Rhythm-action fans who want high-speed obstacle coursesSkip if:Players seeking relaxed pacing may find its blistering speed and punishing obstacles demanding
Other

35MM

Носков СергейWin · 2016For:Adventure players who want a story set in post-apocalyptic RussiaSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than exploration, quests, and narrative progression
Simulation

SHENZHEN I/O

ZachtronicsWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Players who enjoy engineering puzzles and want to build circuitsSkip if:Players who want action-focused gameplay rather than circuit construction and code writing
RPG

Force of Nature

A.Y.stdWin · 2016For:Sandbox players who want gathering, crafting, and construction in one gameSkip if:Players seeking a tightly directed story, since the description centers on open-ended sandbox activities
Adventure

Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition

DumativaWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Platformer fans who want gameplay accompanied by changing songs and jokesSkip if:Players seeking a serious adventure with a restrained tone rather than frequent singing and jokes
RPG

EmergeNYC

FlipSwitch GamesWin · Mac · 2016For:Fans of emergency-service simulations who want cooperative incident responseSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted campaign rather than variable emergency calls and simulation tasks
Strategy

Drawful 2

Jackbox Games, Inc.Win · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Friend groups wanting a local party game for 3–8 playersSkip if:Players seeking structured solo progression or a campaign may stop at the group voting loop.
Simulation

Street Legal Racing: Redline v2.3.1

Activision Value Publishing Inc.Win · 2016For:Racing fans who want mechanical car building alongside driving eventsSkip if:Players seeking a polished release may find the beta status and possible bugs disruptive
Simulation

CASE: Animatronics

Walnut LLCWin · Mac · 2016For:Stealth-horror fans who want a first-person chase through a police stationSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action rather than hiding, evasion, and surveillance
Action

Ratz Instagib

RarebyteWin · Mac · 2016For:FPS fans who want single-hit eliminations instead of sustained gunfightsSkip if:Players seeking health management, weapon progression or extended firefights may hit a wall when every railgun hit can be fatal.
Action

SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

XSEED GamesWin · 2016For:Players who enjoy 3D brawlers with aerial combos and special movesSkip if:Players who want a story centered on one viewpoint may find the four-school structure a poor match.
Adventure

Obduction

Cyan, Inc.Win · Mac · 2016For:Myst fans who want a new science-fiction settingSkip if:Players seeking combat, shooting, or action-focused gameplay may bounce off the exploration-and-clue structure.
Adventure

Deponia Doomsday

Daedalic EntertainmentWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Fans of story-driven adventure games who want time-travel fictionSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action may bounce off the story-led adventure structure
Adventure

Kathy Rain

Raw FuryWin · Mac · 2016For:Adventure players who want a story centered on a family mysterySkip if:Players seeking combat, fast action, or mechanically driven challenges
Adventure

Lara Croft GO

Crystal DynamicsWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Puzzle-adventure players who prefer turn-based movement over real-time actionSkip if:Players seeking fast, continuous action may find the turn-based puzzle structure slow-paced.
Simulation

Bus Simulator 16

astragon EntertainmentWin · Mac · 2016For:Simulation players who want driving combined with transport-company managementSkip if:Players seeking a compact driving game rather than a management layer with routes, staff, contracts, and profits
RPG

Roguelands

SmashGamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:RPG players who want cooperative expeditions with friendsSkip if:Players seeking uninterrupted character progression may dislike losing weapons, armor, and carried loot on death
Simulation

Oh...Sir!! The Insult Simulator

Good Shepherd EntertainmentWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Friends who want competitive wordplay with local multiplayerSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign may find the focused insult-battle structure limited in scope
Strategy

Zombie Night Terror

Good Shepherd EntertainmentWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Strategy players who want to direct an autonomous zombie horde through puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking direct control of individual characters rather than indirect horde management
RPG

Guardians of Orion (Phase 2)

DANKIEWin · 2016For:Cooperative players who want mission-based combat against dinosaurs and robotsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly focused single-player campaign rather than cooperative missions and social lobbies
RPG

The Banner Saga 2

StoicWin · Mac · 2016For:RPG players who want difficult choices to shape a continuing storySkip if:Players looking for battles without lasting consequences or permanent character loss
Adventure

Quern - Undying Thoughts

Blue Brain GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Puzzle-adventure players who want connected challenges rather than isolated brainteasersSkip if:Players looking for combat, weapons, or action-focused encounters rather than environmental puzzles
Strategy

Gnomoria

Robotronic GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Simulation players who want to manage a settlement rather than control individual heroesSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted campaign may find the open-ended settlement structure lacking direction