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Best PC Games of 2017

3,280 games

Released on Steam in 2017, most popular first. Each with a fit check, so you know who it is for before you buy.

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Best PC Games of 2017, page 18

RPG

Swords and Sandals 2 Redux

eGames.comWin · 2017For:Gladiator-game fans who want turn-based arena fights rather than real-time combat.Skip if:Players looking for a story-led RPG with an expansive world or narrative are unlikely to find that scope here.
Action

Diamo XL

Adamvision StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Arcade players who prefer short, repeatable score-chasing sessionsSkip if:Players seeking a campaign, story progression, or varied mission structure may find the endless score-chasing format limited.
Other

Cosmic Express

Draknek & FriendsWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Puzzle fans who want train-route planning in a space settingSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or action-focused gameplay
Action

Voodoo Vince: Remastered

Beep Games, Inc.Win · 2017For:Fans of character platformers who want hazards to function as combat toolsSkip if:Players wanting a narrowly focused run-and-jump campaign may find the vehicle sections and minigames interrupt the platforming rhythm
RPG

I Am The Hero

CrazyantWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Beat ’em up fans who want combo-focused combatSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced game rather than fast-moving combat
Adventure

The Wardrobe - Even Better Edition

CINIC GamesWin · Mac · 2017For:Fans of classic point-and-click adventures who want puzzle solving and inventory managementSkip if:Players seeking action-focused gameplay rather than dialogue, exploration, and puzzle solving
Adventure

Downward: Enhanced Edition

Plug In DigitalWin · 2017For:Players who want first-person movement challenges across open environmentsSkip if:Players seeking combat-led gameplay rather than traversal and environmental exploration
Simulation

AccuRC 2

trasnatechWin · 2017For:RC helicopter pilots who want detailed model setup controlsSkip if:Players seeking a game that works without a physical controller
RPG

Monsters' Den: Godfall

MonstrumWin · Mac · 2017For:Players who want to manage a mercenary company rather than control a single heroSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat instead of turn-based battles
Action

Containment Initiative

Gwyn Games LLCWin · 2017For:VR shooter players who want cooperative zombie missionsSkip if:Players seeking a solo-focused shooter with no reliance on cooperative roles
RPG

Learn Japanese To Survive! Katakana War

RIVER CROW STUDIOWin · 2017For:Japanese beginners who want to study Katakana through an RPGSkip if:Players seeking a broad Japanese course covering writing systems beyond Katakana
Action

Shuyan Saga™

Lofty Sky Entertainment Inc.Win · Mac · 2017For:Graphic-novel readers who want action scenes integrated into a fantasy storySkip if:Players seeking a combat-only experience may hit a wall when the game shifts into illustrated story panels and dialogue.
Strategy

Invisigun Reloaded

Sombr StudioWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Stealth game fans who want invisible-player mind gamesSkip if:Players seeking direct-visibility combat may hit a wall when opponents disappear and must be located through movement clues.
Strategy

Capitalism 2

Enlight Software LimitedWin · 2017For:Strategy players interested in managing companies across several industriesSkip if:Players seeking a narrow management game may find the many industries and business systems demanding
Adventure

Milkmaid of the Milky Way

machineboyWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Point-and-click adventure fans who prefer a short, story-led gameSkip if:Players looking for a long campaign may find the stated 2–3 hour playtime brief.
Strategy

Cosmic Trip

Funktronic LabsWin · 2017For:VR strategy players who want to command units directly rather than play a desktop strategy gameSkip if:Players looking for a strategy game that can be played without VR hardware
Other

She Remembered Caterpillars

Ysbryd GamesWin · Mac · 2017For:Puzzle players who want a structured progression across 40 levelsSkip if:Players looking for combat or fast-paced action rather than color-matching puzzles
Strategy

Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit

KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Win · 2017For:Strategy players who want to command a clan through a large connected mapSkip if:Players seeking a character-focused story rather than clan leadership and territorial unification
RPG

ARMORED KITTEN

DucatWin · 2017For:Players who want a side-scrolling shooter rather than a top-down shooterSkip if:Players seeking broad exploration may find the side-scrolling runner structure restrictive.
RPG

Children of Zodiarcs

Square EnixWin · Mac · 2017For:Tactical RPG players who want card-based combat and dice modifiersSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than tactical, turn-based encounters
Strategy

The Last Hope: Trump vs Mafia - North Korea

new devWin · 2017For:Players who want comedic political action with a fictional Trump protagonistSkip if:Players seeking a realistic political simulation may bounce off the exaggerated premise and fictional weapons
Adventure

Robinson: The Journey

CrytekWin · 2017For:Adventure fans who want dinosaur encounters in a first-person VR settingSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may find the exploration and narrative emphasis limiting
Adventure

VITATIO 2

Phat Phrog StudiosWin · 2017For:Players who enjoy careful navigation through mazesSkip if:Players seeking a wide range of gameplay systems beyond maze navigation and crystal collection
RPG

Evil Genome 光明重影

Phoenix GameWin · 2017For:Metroidvania fans who want a 3D wasteland settingSkip if:Players seeking cooperative or multiplayer play