RPGBest PC Games of 2016, page 55
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SimulationSkater 2D
Mihai MorosanuFor:Tony Hawk series fans who want a 2D skateboarding gameSkip if:Players seeking open-ended skating rather than levels organized around goals
RPGWind Child
Valkyria GamesFor:RPG players who want a party-based rescue storySkip if:Players seeking a gameplay-first RPG with detailed mechanics described beyond its story
StrategySoviet City
chickeninthecornstudioFor:City-builder players who want short sessions instead of extended campaignsSkip if:Players seeking a long-form city builder with a broad, slow-developing urban simulation
RPGSorcery! Part 3
inkle LtdFor:Interactive-fiction fans who want choices to shape a persistent fantasy storySkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear adventure may hit a wall when thousands of recorded choices branch the story.
StrategyPrehistoric Tales
Alawar CasualFor:Strategy players who want settlement building alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking deep, open-ended city simulation rather than a mission-led settlement campaign
ActionAWA
OMNIDREAM CREATIONSFor:Shoot-'em-up fans who want military aircraft and boss battlesSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended campaign rather than nine fixed stages
StrategyFracture the Flag
One Wheel StudioFor:RTS players who prefer deliberate planning over rapid clickingSkip if:Players seeking fast-paced RTS battles driven mainly by reflexes
StrategyCapitalism Plus
Enlight Software LimitedFor:Strategy players who want corporate competition rather than military conflictSkip if:Players who want direct combat or character-focused progression instead of business management
AdventureThe Shadowland
Volens Nolens GamesFor:Action-adventure players who enjoy reflex-focused obstacle challengesSkip if:Players seeking deep role-playing systems, character development, or branching decisions
AdventureMagi Trials
Dharker StudiosFor:Visual-novel players who want branching romance storiesSkip if:Players seeking action-focused combat rather than choice-driven visual-novel storytelling
ActionAmaranthine
Roman KozhukhovFor:Action players who want side-scrolling shooting with changing stage layoutsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, hand-authored campaign may bounce off the procedurally generated level structure.
RPGThe Hero Project: Redemption Season
Choice of GamesFor:Interactive-fiction readers who want a long, text-only superhero storySkip if:Players who need graphics or sound effects will hit a wall at the text-only presentation.
The Hidden Dragon
EnsenaSoftFor:Hidden-object fans who want a level-based search gameSkip if:Players looking for combat, character progression, or action-focused mechanics
CasualLiquid Pinball
RunServerFor:Puzzle players who enjoy directing liquids through spatial obstaclesSkip if:Players seeking conventional pinball with flippers, rubber rings, and a metal ball
ActionBezier
Thalamus DigitalFor:Dual-stick shooter fans who want a story-led settingSkip if:Players seeking a complex shooter system may hit a wall with the game's stated simple-blaster structure.
SimulationSky To Fly: Faster Than Wind
Absolutist Ltd.For:Steampunk fans seeking a short story-driven flying gameSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may find the 3-hour Story mode brief.
OtherSculptrVR
SculptrVRFor:VR players who want to build large, highly detailed sculpturesSkip if:Players seeking a structured campaign, narrative progression, or conventional mission system
ActionBabel: Choice
SogoalFor:Action roguelike players who want randomized level layoutsSkip if:Players seeking a stable, repeatable level structure may find the randomized runs unsuitable.
RacingSuper Impossible Road
Wonderful LasersFor:Racing fans who want shortcut-based tracks and aggressive collisionsSkip if:Players seeking realistic racing or conventional circuits may find the airborne shortcuts and space tracks too unusual
ActionWOLFLAME
Henteko DoujinFor:Vertical-shooter fans seeking a 10-stage arcade campaignSkip if:Players seeking slow-paced exploration instead of high-speed enemy fire
RPGSpace Rangers: Quest
Fulqrum PublishingFor:Science-fiction fans who want a text-led adventure with puzzles and space travelSkip if:Players seeking action-first combat may bounce off the text-heavy quest structure and puzzle-solving focus
ActionCursed West
GoeX GameSFor:Action-adventure players who want combat and stealth in the same gameSkip if:Players who prefer one consistent gameplay format may not enjoy the shifts between 2D, 3D, and horseback stages
AdventureDelicious - Emily's New Beginning
GameHouseFor:Casual players who want restaurant management paired with a family storySkip if:Players seeking a restaurant game focused only on business operationsNothing matches. Loosen a filter.