StrategyBest PC Games of 2017, page 104
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RPGArchangel
Juan Gabriel GomilaFor:Fantasy RPG fans who want class experimentation and weapon craftingSkip if:Players seeking a very large world beyond the six listed cities
StrategySPACE BATTLE: Humanity
Crabby TeamFor:Real-time strategy fans who want space battlesSkip if:Players seeking slower pacing may find the real-time structure too immediate
AdventureMy Personal Angel
morojenoe's empireFor:Visual novel players who prefer relationship-focused stories over action gameplaySkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration systems, or other active gameplay mechanics
RPGBEHIND THESE EYES: A Short Horror Story
DEEP GamesFor:Horror players who want a story-focused experience under an hourSkip if:Players seeking a long horror campaign may find the roughly 30-minute play-through too brief
ActionSuper Mr. Kake
Back To Basics GamingFor:Players who want fast-paced fighting built around timing and defenseSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or slow-paced experience may find the combat too fast.
RPGGift to Humanity: Alpha
Ultima GamesFor:Action-RPG players who want combat combined with tactical decisionsSkip if:Players seeking a primarily exploration-focused adventure rather than challenging combat missions
ActionBad School Boy
SylphFor:Players who enjoy classroom-themed puzzle-shooting gamesSkip if:Players seeking broad exploration or complex combat may find the classroom setting and throwing mechanic limited in scope.
ActionAll Evil Night
Mikhail RamanouskFor:Players who enjoy old-style shooters with supernatural enemiesSkip if:Players seeking role-playing systems or character development may hit a wall with the game's shooter-focused structure.
RPG以罪之名 / In the name of sin
橙光游戏For:Adventure players who want a life-or-death story built around five trialsSkip if:Players seeking open-ended exploration may hit a wall with the fixed five-round trial structure.
RPGThe Hero Unmasked!
Choice of GamesFor:Interactive-fiction readers who want a long superhero story driven by choicesSkip if:Players seeking visual presentation, animation, or sound effects
ActionFlatFatCat
RainwareFor:Casual players who want short physics-based puzzle challengesSkip if:Players seeking deep narrative, character progression, or role-playing systems
OtherCrypt Hunter
Smokin' SkullFor:VR players who want first-person dungeon exploration with fast combatSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving progression system may find permanent death restrictive.
AdventureRainyday
Stonebay GamesFor:Players drawn to dark detective stories who want a linear narrative.Skip if:Players seeking an open-ended investigation may hit a wall with the linear story structure.
StrategyCottage Garden
DIGIDICEDFor:Board-game players who enjoy fitting varied plants into space-limited garden bedsSkip if:Players seeking action-focused or non-stop gameplay rather than planning placements
OtherThe Under
Iconic GamesFor:Puzzle players who enjoy adapting to changing rulesSkip if:Players looking for straightforward movement may hit a wall when gravity changes become part of puzzle solving
ActionBit Bullet
Growfall GamesFor:Solo players seeking a shooter without multiplayer.Skip if:Players seeking a varied campaign structure may find the focus on enemy waves narrow.
RPGBoot Hill Bounties
Experimental Gamer StudiosFor:Wild West RPG fans who want a story-led adventure with optional exploration and side activitiesSkip if:Players who want turn-based combat may hit a wall when battles use a fast real-time system.
ActionTerrorist Elimination
ReverseGamesFor:First-person shooter players who want stage-based combatSkip if:Players who require checkpoints during progression
AdventureProject Cabin
VincentLTowerFor:Players who want a short first-person mystery set in one cabinSkip if:Players seeking a long adventure with multiple locations or extensive progression
CasualBattle Runner
MuzakuFor:Casual runner fans who want repeated score-chasing sessionsSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign with substantial progression or many different objectives
CasualOn Board
Stein Bock GamesFor:Solo players seeking a short arcade boating experienceSkip if:Players seeking deep progression, quests, or complex survival systems
SimulationAnime Girls VR
Kawaii VRFor:VR players who want to dance alongside anime-style charactersSkip if:Players looking for a detailed progression system may find the described activity centers on dancing with the characters.
ActionEr-Spectro
Phoenix Reborn GamesFor:Shoot 'em up fans who want a short boss-focused challengeSkip if:Players seeking a broad enemy roster may find three enemy types limitedNothing matches. Loosen a filter.