StrategyBest PC Games of 2017, page 134
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StrategyLOGistICAL: USA - New York
SacadaFor:Strategy players who want a transport puzzle set across New YorkSkip if:Players seeking a short, tightly linear puzzle campaign may find the large map and many completion tasks sprawling
ActionMaddening Euphoria
Chequered Ink Ltd.For:Arcade players who enjoy short, hazard-focused runsSkip if:Players seeking a slow, relaxed pace; the pursuing wall and faster-time mode keep pressure on each run.
RPGThe Scrungeon Depths
When's Lunch? GamesFor:Rogue-like players who want randomly generated dungeon layoutsSkip if:Players who prefer fixed layouts may hit a wall when random generation changes the dungeon.
SimulationTalk to Aya
Nekomura GamesFor:Players interested in conversational character experiences who want to ask questions or enter keywords.Skip if:Players looking for action-focused gameplay or extensive hands-on mechanics may find the experience centered on conversation.
RPGSugy the Christmas elf
Game AlchemistsFor:Children who want a family-friendly Christmas adventureSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign; the stated playing time is 2–3 hours.
StrategyImperi
Nuts and Volts ElectronicsFor:Players who prefer text-based settlement management over reflex-driven actionSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay or reflex-based challenges
AdventureCadenza: The Kiss of Death Collector's Edition
BFG EntertainmentFor:Hidden-object adventure fans who want a story involving wedding preparations and a suspected murder plotSkip if:Players seeking action-heavy gameplay rather than scene-based object searches and occasional puzzles
RPGThe Cryptkeepers of Hallowford
Choice of GamesFor:Interactive-fiction readers who want choices to shape a fantasy narrativeSkip if:Players seeking a visually presented adventure or sound effects
StrategyStardrift Nomads
Risen GamesFor:Cooperative groups who want sessions for up to 8 playersSkip if:Players seeking a slow, purely defensive tower-defense format may find the dual-stick combat too central
CasualDidgery
Zen LabsFor:Puzzle fans who want card-based chain building rather than jigsaw puzzles.Skip if:Players seeking many different gameplay systems may find the card-chaining structure narrow.
ActionWanderer of Teandria
SilentplaygamesFor:Platform-game fans who want dangerous stages with traps and enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platformer may find the hazards, deaths, and boss encounters demanding
OtherEasy French™ Platinum
Individual SoftwareFor:French learners seeking structured study across four progressive levelsSkip if:Learners seeking free-form conversation practice without lessons, exercises, or structured progression
SimulationPuppetsVR
Expo VirtualisFor:Puppet enthusiasts interested in practicing performances and making showsSkip if:Players seeking extensive puppet customization, since only one of the two base puppets is currently customizable
StrategyFourtex Jugo
Salty Dog DigitalFor:Solo puzzle players who want rule-based grid challengesSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign or character-focused progression
ActionLast Stitch Goodnight
Well Bred RhinoFor:Players who want side-scrolling exploration with combat and environmental interactionSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or low-pressure adventure may hit a wall at the boss fights, which require varied tactics and creative ability use.
RPGYour Star
natahemFor:Adventure players who want mansion exploration combined with combatSkip if:Players seeking a broad open-world structure rather than progression through a single mansion
ActionTribocalypse VR
Totemic Entertainment LtdFor:VR action players who want wave-based totem defenseSkip if:Players seeking a campaign with varied missions or story progression
OtherSymphony of the Machine
Stirfire StudiosFor:VR players who prefer spatial puzzles over combat-focused gamesSkip if:Players looking for a fast-paced or combat-focused experience may find the meditative puzzle format restrained.
ActionARC Continuum
Akimbo CreationsFor:Science-fiction action players who want time control to shape combat and puzzle solvingSkip if:Players seeking combat without puzzle solving may bounce off the use of ARC powers for both activities.
ActionRise High
eilowareFor:Arcade action players who want a fixed 30-level campaignSkip if:Players seeking a story-led or exploration-focused action game rather than repeated arcade combat
StrategyTMM: Entourage
Chocolate Ship GamesFor:Players who want local cooperative action with up to four participantsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign rather than repeated objective-based matches
ActionWorld In Danger
ColtGamesFor:Action players who want top-down shooting with stealth elementsSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or primarily exploratory experience rather than combat-focused missions
ActionThe Great Wobo Escape
gamifi.cc gamesFor:Stealth-game players who want environmental puzzles and enemy avoidanceSkip if:Players who want a consistently slow stealth pace may hit a wall when hiding gives way to fast escape sequences.Nothing matches. Loosen a filter.