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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 31

Adventure

Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet

Application Systems HeidelbergWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Point-and-click adventure fans who want puzzle-solving tied to a pirate treasure huntSkip if:Players seeking action-focused combat or fast-paced gameplay
Strategy

Pixel Survivors

PatagoniartWin · 2016For:Players who prefer real-time village management over direct combatSkip if:Players seeking combat, armies, or enemy-focused real-time strategy
Strategy

Control Craft 3

Conglomerate 5Win · Mac · 2016For:RTS players who prefer short, fast-moving battlesSkip if:Players seeking turn-based planning or slower strategic pacing
Adventure

Demon Hunter 2: New Chapter

Artifex MundiWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Hidden-object game fans who want a story-led supernatural investigationSkip if:Players seeking gameplay centered on systems beyond hidden-object searches, puzzles, riddles, and mini-games
Simulation

it's always monday

Alon ZubinaWin · 2016For:Players who enjoy first-person exploration games with existential themesSkip if:Players looking for combat, crafting, management, or role-playing systems
Casual

Santa Rockstar

Volens Nolens GamesWin · 2016For:Christmas-music fans who want guitar rhythm gameplaySkip if:Players seeking a deep rhythm-game system with extensive song variety or custom chart creation
Adventure

NightCry

PLAYISMWin · 2016For:Horror adventure players who want a murder mystery set on a cruise shipSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action rather than investigation, puzzles, and evasive chases
Sports

12 orbits

Roman UhligWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Groups seeking local multiplayer for many participantsSkip if:Players seeking long-form matches or a campaign rather than rounds of about 5 minutes
Racing

Death Stair

Missing Link GamesWin · 2016For:Groups of four friends seeking local split-screen competitionSkip if:Players seeking a conventional racing game focused on vehicle handling
RPG

Pharaonic

Milkstone StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Players who enjoy demanding side-scrolling combat with blocking, parrying, and stamina managementSkip if:Players seeking forgiving combat, since a single mistake can be fatal
Strategy

Alice's Patchwork

8FloorWin · 2016For:Wonderland fans who want puzzle play set among familiar characters and locations.Skip if:Players who want varied mechanics beyond assembling patchwork pictures may find the central activity repetitive.
Action

Camp Sunshine

Hound Picked GamesWin · Mac · 2016For:Horror RPG players who want a story set in a summer campSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or low-threat adventure may find the constant slasher pursuit and two-hit failure restrictive
RPG

Day D: Tower Rush

8FloorWin · 2016For:Tower-defense fans who want dinosaur enemiesSkip if:Players seeking gameplay beyond tower-defense battles
Adventure

Pub Encounter

Dogenzaka LabWin · 2016For:Romance-game players who want stories centered on older male charactersSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or other mechanically varied gameplay instead of a romance-focused story
Action

Western Press

Surprise AttackWin · Mac · 2016For:Groups of two to 16 players who want short competitive reaction contestsSkip if:Players seeking extended exploration, story progression, or complex combat systems
Strategy

Planet R-12

Timushev VladimirWin · 2016For:Players who want tactical combat with teams of one to three soldiersSkip if:Players seeking large armies or squad management beyond a maximum of three fighters
Adventure

Hidden Object 6-in-1 bundle

Alawar CasualWin · 2016For:Hidden-object fans who want several separate mystery stories in one purchaseSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay, since the described activities center on searching, investigation, puzzles, and mini-games
Action

Tadpole Treble

BitFinity, Sunken Treasure GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Players who want action stages built around musical timing rather than conventional combatSkip if:Players seeking a large, open-ended adventure may find the 13-level structure limited in scope
Adventure

A Wild Catgirl Appears!

NewWestGamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Visual novel players who want short romance routesSkip if:Players seeking lengthy routes, extensive exploration, or deep gameplay systems
Simulation

DUCATI - 90th Anniversary

Milestone S.r.l.Win · 2016For:Ducati fans who want a racing game focused only on that motorcycle brandSkip if:Players seeking a broad motorcycle roster that includes several manufacturers rather than a Ducati-only selection
Strategy

Football Club Simulator - FCS #21

FX InteractiveWin · 2016For:Football fans who want control over both club administration and match tacticsSkip if:Players seeking a football game centered mainly on direct player control rather than club administration
Strategy

Ahnayro: The Dream World

Alice & SmithWin · Mac · 2016For:Adventure players who enjoy researching real-world history, mythology, and scienceSkip if:Players seeking action-focused gameplay may find the experience centered on research and logic puzzles instead.
Sports

Front Office Football Eight

Solecismic SoftwareWin · 2016For:Football statistics enthusiasts who want a text-based simulation centered on numbers and recordsSkip if:Players seeking action-focused football rather than menus, statistics, and simulated play results
Strategy

Space Food Truck

One Man Left StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Small groups who want to coordinate distinct crew responsibilitiesSkip if:Players seeking direct combat as the main activity rather than recipe delivery and ship duties