ActionBest PC Games of 2016, page 20
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SimulationLost in Secular Love
YETU GAMEFor:Otome players who want romance routes centered on monk charactersSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or a broad adventure structure rather than romance-focused character interactions
RPGThe Quest
Redshift GamesFor:Players who prefer turn-based fantasy RPG combat over other combat systemsSkip if:Players seeking combat that is not turn-based
ActionTHOTH
Double Fine PresentsFor:Twin-stick shooter fans who want handcrafted stages with puzzle-solving challengesSkip if:Players looking for relaxed gameplay may find the challenging stages and intense soundtrack demanding
ActionDead6hot
New Reality GamesFor:Players who want short arena-shooter sessionsSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign or extensive progression
AdventureThe Final Take
Forever Entertainment S. A.For:Horror players who want interconnected stories told through found footageSkip if:Players seeking a straightforward campaign, since the story can be experienced in different orders and clues require replaying levels
RPGThe Adventures of Tree
Dune ClockidyFor:Adventure players who prefer roaming and finding secrets over a strictly linear routeSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear story, since the game emphasizes free exploration and open-ended play
AdventureThe Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams
Artifex MundiFor:Players who enjoy hidden-object adventures with a defined story mysterySkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may hit a wall because the described progression centers on searching and minigames.
ActionAlekhine's Gun
Fulqrum PublishingFor:Stealth-action players who want open missions with several routes and tacticsSkip if:Players seeking a linear action campaign with one intended route through each mission
AdventureBizarre Earthquake
Proximity GamesFor:Adventure fans who want a mystery centered on an earthquakeSkip if:Players seeking combat, open-world exploration, or action-focused gameplay
AdventureCrime Secrets: Crimson Lily
Artifex MundiFor:Hidden-object fans who want a murder mystery with an investigative storySkip if:Players seeking combat, open exploration, or a deep role-playing system
OtherHeaven Forest - VR MMO
Chubby PixelFor:Players interested in philosophical questions who want those themes presented through explorationSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may find the reflective, clue-centered structure too limited
RPGStarward Rogue
Arcen GamesFor:Bullet-hell fans who want roguelite runs with randomized buildsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure rather than repeated combat-focused dungeon runs
AdventureLost Lands: The Golden Curse Collector's Edition
FIVE-BN GAMESFor:Hidden-object game fans who want a fantasy adventure with a continuing storySkip if:Players looking for action combat, as the described progression centers on searching, puzzles, and mini-games
RPGRPG Tycoon
Macrocosmic SoftwareFor:Tycoon players who want fantasy kingdom management with quest-driven progressionSkip if:Players seeking a focused character-driven RPG rather than kingdom construction and economic management
AdventureBurly Men at Sea
Brain&BrainFor:Folktale fans who want branching stories with recurring charactersSkip if:Players looking for a long-form campaign rather than separate single-sitting adventures
CasualBroken Dreams
New Reality GamesFor:Casual platforming fans who want obstacle-solving challengesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused or open-ended platforming rather than obstacle-solving levels
ActionSpaceport Hope
team BitClub , Sunken Treasure GamesFor:Fans of 2D action platform shooters who want a journey across multiple planetsSkip if:Players seeking exploration or puzzles to take priority over repeated platform shooting and enemy fights
SimulationSophie's Curse
Edco GamesFor:Players who want a short supernatural night-shift scenarioSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign, multiple locations, or an expansive story structure
AdventurePhantasmagoria
ActivisionFor:Horror fans who want a story-led adventureSkip if:Players seeking a broad set of gameplay systems may find the story and video presentation narrowly focused.
StrategyCosmic Dust & Rust
Back To Basics GamingFor:Tower-defense players who want ship management alongside combat rather than defense-building aloneSkip if:Players seeking a campaign structure beyond the stated ship-management and action stages may find the described scope limited.
ActionMasked Forces
My Way GamesFor:Action game fans who want a campaign with missionsSkip if:Players looking for exploration, puzzles, or non-combat systems as the main focus
ActionBeat Da Beat
Nekki LimitedFor:Bullet-hell players who want combat synchronized with dubstep musicSkip if:Players seeking a slow, exploratory adventure rather than repeated bullet-dodging and shooting
ActionThe Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human
YCJY GamesFor:Players who prefer atmospheric underwater exploration over constant combatSkip if:Players seeking continuous combat may find the shifts between quiet exploration and dangerous encounters slow the paceNothing matches. Loosen a filter.