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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 45

Action

Pirate Pop™

DadakoWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Retro arcade fans who want repeated score-chasing runsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure may find the score-focused arcade structure too limited.
RPG

Moonchild

Aldorlea GamesWin · 2016For:Players drawn to stories about a parent searching for an abducted childSkip if:Players seeking a short campaign rather than a game with more than 20 hours of stated playtime
Simulation

Robot Squad Simulator 2017

Ultimate Games S.A.Win · 2016For:Players who want to operate terrestrial, aerial, and underwater robotsSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended sandbox may hit a wall with the listed training and story mission structure.
Adventure

Tales [PC]

Screen 7Win · 2016For:Point-and-click adventure fans who want challenging puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed puzzle experience, since the game is described as challenging and may require note-taking
RPG

Hieroglyphika

Liu LidanWin · 2016For:Roguelike players who want to uncover mechanics without written explanationsSkip if:Players who rely on tutorials may hit a wall when the game leaves its rules and mechanics for them to discover.
Adventure

Hidden Object - 12 in 1 bundle

Games for AllWin · 2016For:Players who enjoy mystery adventures with paranormal and criminal casesSkip if:Players seeking one continuous narrative instead of 12 separate investigations
Strategy

Far Beyond: A space odyssey VR

The Small Game CompanyWin · 2016For:VR players who want resource management and route planning rather than direct combatSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay, since the core loop centers on travel, extraction, maintenance, and survival
Strategy

On My Own

Beach InteractiveWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Survival-game players who want a tranquil, exploration-focused experienceSkip if:Players seeking action-heavy survival gameplay may find the focus on gathering, crafting, and preparation limiting
Simulation

Unseen Diplomacy

Triangular PixelsWin · 2016For:Solo VR players with a clear 4m by 3m tracked areaSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign or extended progression will find the 4-minute runtime restrictive.
Action

Moustache Mountain

Nauris AmatnieksWin · 2016For:Platforming fans who want changing hazards and increasingly difficult jumpsSkip if:Players seeking a broad adventure may find the game narrowly focused on climbing, traps, and jumping
Adventure

OddPlanet

IndievisionWin · 2016For:Adventure players who want a side-scrolling journey through an alien settingSkip if:Players seeking a combat-centered action loop may find the described journey too focused on survival and exploration
Simulation

Megapolis

Lonely TroopsWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Casual players who want city-building with campaign goalsSkip if:Players seeking complex city-management systems may find the casual time-management format limited
Racing

PhysDrive

Royal Deal GamesWin · 2016For:Racing fans who want obstacle-filled environments instead of standard tracksSkip if:Players seeking conventional circuit racing without environmental obstacles
Action

Zombies on a Plane

Fulqrum PublishingWin · Mac · 2016For:Action players who want zombie combat set inside a passenger aircraftSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign with a linear narrative may hit a wall when choosing among separate survival and flying modes.
RPG

Star Rangers™ XE

Awestruck GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Space-game fans who want construction and exploration instead of gun-based combatSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted campaign may find the sandbox structure too open-ended
Action

Blitz Breaker

Boncho GamesWin · 2016For:Platformer fans who want timing-based movement instead of runningSkip if:Players seeking conventional running movement, since Blitz can only jump and air dash
Action

Banzai Escape

Xenoaisam StudioWin · 2016For:Players who want a difficult third-person rail shooter with frequent deathsSkip if:Players seeking a low-difficulty action game, since the store warns that repeated deaths are expected
Simulation

Find Out

Bitlock StudioWin · 2016For:Adventure players who enjoy maze-based escape objectivesSkip if:Players who want open-ended exploration without a required escape route
RPG

Werewolves Within™

UbisoftWin · 2016For:Groups of 5–8 friends who enjoy social deductionSkip if:Players seeking a solo game rather than a 5–8-player group experience
Simulation

mr.President Prologue Episode

Sergey DomashenkinWin · 2016For:Players who want a short, scene-based shooter with a comic premiseSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may stop at the six-scene prologue structure
RPG

Club Naughty

Ripknot SystemsWin · 2016For:Players who want nightclub management mixed with mini-gamesSkip if:Players seeking a focused management simulation without skill-game segments
Casual

Chime Sharp

Chilled MouseWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Puzzle players who want board placement tied to music creationSkip if:Players seeking a narrative campaign or character-driven progression
Adventure

MYTH - Steam Edition

MangaGamerWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Visual novel readers who want layered stories rather than straightforward plotsSkip if:Players seeking a simple, linear story may find the interconnected structure demanding
RPG

Rhino's Rage

DefroidsWin · 2016For:Players who want turn-based tactical matches built around positioning and enemy bumpingSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based encounters