SimulationBest PC Games of 2017, page 117
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RPGPearsAndGrayWitch
YAOYICHENFor:Players who prefer mission-based fruit collection over open-ended RPG questsSkip if:Players seeking a broad RPG progression system may find the mission structure focused on collecting fruit.
ActionApple Jack 1&2
My Owl SoftwareFor:Platforming fans who want puzzle elements and hazardous obstacle coursesSkip if:Players who prefer relaxed platforming may find the spike hazards, traps, and bosses demanding
AdventureThe Mors
Evallis EntertainmentFor:Horror fans who want a solo first-person escape game rather than multiplayer playSkip if:Players looking for combat-focused horror with extensive weapon systems
ActionMissileman Origins
Opium Pulses EntertainmentFor:Players who want a short, level-based action-platformer with bossesSkip if:Players seeking an extensive campaign beyond six levels
ActionShoot Shoot Mega Pack
Actual HumansFor:Friend groups seeking local competitive matches rather than solo playSkip if:Players seeking a story campaign, character progression, or a solo-focused structure
StrategyChild of the Wind
FreetaleFor:Virtual reality players who want motion-based ship steeringSkip if:Players seeking direct ship combat rather than wind-based positioning and hazard avoidance
SimulationHeader Goal VR: Being Axel Rix
CodemodeonFor:Soccer fans who want a VR game focused on headingSkip if:Players seeking full soccer matches, team management, or broader on-field gameplay
SimulationWelcome Home, Love
A Trifle OddFor:VR players who want a story centered on exploring a character’s home and lifeSkip if:Players seeking a puzzle-dense experience; the story includes only a couple of puzzles.
AdventureAn Octonaut Odyssey
Octo StudioFor:Adventure players who want exploration combined with logic challengesSkip if:Players seeking a journey centered only on exploration may bounce off the logic and platform sections
ActionHEPH
Creature of the Rise co.,ltd.For:Survival-horror fans who want resource management and craftingSkip if:Players seeking a fast, combat-focused shooter rather than resource management and survival decisions
RPGArcane Maelstrom
Vilar Ingeniería de Software S.L.For:Action RPG players who want fast-paced combat across 40 levelsSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced experience may bounce off the fast action and frequent battles.
RPGDark Blood Chronicles
BlossomsoftFor:RPG players who want story choices with multiple endingsSkip if:Players seeking a short RPG, since the stated playtime exceeds 20 hours
ActionBlastercell
SmokinSkullFor:Arcade shooter fans who prefer short, score-focused runs over story-driven campaignsSkip if:Players looking for a story campaign or a defined ending may find the endless arcade structure limiting.
ActionDarwin's bots: Episode 1
Duplicator StudioFor:Virtual-reality players interested in a robotics-focused action storySkip if:Players seeking a campaign longer than the stated 12 levels may find the scope limited
AdventureA Lost Room
-For:VR players who enjoy searching environments for clues and solving puzzlesSkip if:Players looking for activities beyond room exploration and escape puzzles
CasualRunaway Train
Hammer GamesFor:Casual players who want short sessions built around quick reactionsSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced experience throughout; the train accelerates as track is laid.
ActionHoggy 2
RaptisoftFor:Platformer fans who want gravity-based movement puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than platform navigation and level-solving
StrategyHandball Manager - TEAM
UniqueGamesFor:Handball fans who want to manage a club rather than play on the courtSkip if:Players looking for hands-on control of on-court action rather than management decisions
RPGDragon Wars
Interplay Entertainment Corp.For:RPG players who prefer turn-based combat and exploration to real-time actionSkip if:Players looking for fast-paced, real-time combat rather than turn-based encounters
StrategyNOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Haouden with Power Up Kit
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.For:Historical strategy fans who want castle-level territorial campaignsSkip if:Players looking for warfare organized around entire countries rather than individual castles
StrategyOnimod Land
AstralaxFor:Strategy players who prefer real-time control over turn-based commandsSkip if:Players seeking turn-based combat or slower decision windows may find the real-time battles demanding
AdventurePhantasmat: The Endless Night Collector's Edition
BFG EntertainmentFor:Hidden-object adventure fans who want a mystery set around a 1964 prom-night tragedySkip if:Players seeking a gameplay structure beyond a directed mystery investigation with hidden-object scenes and puzzles
ActionHell Dimension VR
Subdream StudiosFor:VR horror fans who want arcade-style monster combatSkip if:Players seeking a narrative-heavy horror campaign rather than combat centered on monsters running toward themNothing matches. Loosen a filter.