ActionBest PC Games of 2016, page 57
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AdventureMalus Code
Dogenzaka LabFor:Visual novel readers who want a romance story set at a Japanese universitySkip if:Players looking for combat, exploration, or puzzle-driven gameplay rather than a kinetic novel
SimulationPinball HD Collection
App Business Ventures LLCFor:Pinball fans who want several themed tables in one gameSkip if:Players seeking a long-form story or character progression system rather than separate pinball tables
StrategyRugby Union Team Manager 2017
Alternative Software LtdFor:Rugby union fans who want club and international management in one gameSkip if:Players seeking direct control of individual rugby actions rather than club-management decisions
StrategyFast Action Hero
RL AgencyFor:VR action players who want gunfights with slow-motion dodging and destructible surroundingsSkip if:Players seeking a long-form campaign or a detailed progression system may find the described combat systems narrow in scope.
ActionCornerstone: The Song of Tyrim
Phoenix Online PublishingFor:Open-world fantasy players who want exploration combined with crafting and combatSkip if:Players seeking a tightly focused or linear adventure may find the open-world structure sprawling
SportsBASEBALL STARS 2
SNK CORPORATIONFor:Arcade baseball fans who want a short tournament structureSkip if:Players seeking a deep baseball management or franchise system
RacingSunny Hillride
SyneticFor:Casual racing players who want vehicle stunts alongside drivingSkip if:Players seeking realistic motorsport handling, conventional race cars, or competition-focused simulation
RPGRebirth of Island
Yo_SerjioFor:Survival players who want a different planet after each deathSkip if:Players seeking a fixed world with a consistent map and settlement layout
ActionNeon Warp
Axel SonicFor:Puzzle players who enjoy planning color changes within a turn limitSkip if:Players seeking story, character progression, or varied gameplay systems beyond color puzzles
AdventureDarkness Ahead
SA IndustryFor:Adventure players who want a mystery centered on a missing family memberSkip if:Players seeking character progression, party management, or role-playing systems may find the investigation structure too narrow
ActionElite vs. Freedom
AVEFor:Third-person shooter players who want both solo campaigns and multiplayer modesSkip if:Players seeking a large campaign, since the single-player structure contains 14 missions
RPGSilver Knight
KrupinskiArtFor:Action-RPG players who want enemy placements to change between playthroughsSkip if:Players who depend on memorizing enemy locations may hit a wall when placements change between playthroughs.
StrategyFlobe
Volens Nolens GamesFor:Arcade players who want short, score-chasing sessions rather than story-driven campaignsSkip if:Players looking for exploration, character development, or a narrative campaign
AdventureAnnie Amber
Talking About MediaFor:VR players who prefer environmental puzzles to fast-paced actionSkip if:Players seeking a plainly narrated story may hit a wall with the symbolic, fragmented memories.
ActionKilling Time (Classic)
ZigguratFor:Horror shooter fans who want supernatural themes and mansion explorationSkip if:Players seeking a shooter focused mainly on uninterrupted combat rather than puzzle solving and strategic thinking
CasualMahjong Deluxe 2: Astral Planes
EnsenaSoftFor:Mahjong fans who want 84 puzzles in one gameSkip if:Players seeking gameplay built around combat, exploration, or objectives beyond Mahjong solving
ActionMonsters and Monocles
Retro DreamerFor:Co-op groups who want shared-lives teamwork and revival mechanicsSkip if:Players seeking a slow, story-led pace rather than repeated frantic battles
StrategyFortify
Holgersson EntertainmentFor:Strategy players who want real-time castle defenseSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign may find the two mission maps limited in scope
ActionSix Sides of the World
Cybernetik DesignFor:Puzzle fans who enjoy spatial-orientation challengesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may stop at the puzzle-solving structure, which centers on logic rather than fighting.
StrategyIncredible Dracula: Chasing Love Collector's Edition
Alawar CasualFor:Casual strategy players who enjoy managing resources under time pressureSkip if:Players seeking a purely story-focused adventure with little resource management
StrategyUprising: Join or Die
ZigguratFor:Action-strategy players who want direct tank combat alongside base managementSkip if:Players seeking a focused shooter without base development and military-unit management
RPGMugen Souls Z
Ghostlight LTDFor:JRPG fans who want very high character progression ceilingsSkip if:Players who want a short campaign may hit a wall with the level-9,999 progression and extended Mugen Field challenges.
AdventureLaserCat
Daniel McFarlineFor:Players who enjoy retro-style platform adventures with maze-like explorationSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action may find the emphasis on jumping, evasion, keys, and questions limiting.Nothing matches. Loosen a filter.