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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 27

Adventure

Odyssey - The Story of Science

The Young SocraticsWin · Mac · 2017For:Players aged 11 and above who want an adventure built around science historySkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay or action-focused encounters
Other

Soul Searching

Talha KayaWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Players who want a short narrative voyage with survival mechanicsSkip if:Players seeking a long story campaign, since the main story takes around 3 hours
Simulation

Dinosis Survival

Corpix GamesWin · 2017For:Players who enjoy third-person shooters with dinosaur encountersSkip if:Players seeking combat beyond the stated focus on shooting, hunting, and sneaking
Action

Mass Exodus Redux

AltaireWin · 2017For:Local groups with one VR player and up to four PC playersSkip if:Players seeking a solo game instead of local multiplayer
Casual

Flow:The Sliding

EasyGamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Casual players who want short obstacle-dodging runs set to musicSkip if:Players seeking a deep rhythm system with varied note patterns or extensive customization
Casual

Let`s not stay friends

VorobushekWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Otome players who want fantasy romanceSkip if:Players seeking combat or action mechanics rather than a visual novel
Action

Fluffy Creatures VS The World

Amaterasu SoftwareWin · 2017For:Platformer fans who prefer short, time-limited stagesSkip if:Players seeking long, expansive platforming levels rather than short stages
Action

Woodlands

Acuze InteractivesWin · 2017For:Survival-game players who want a focused loop built around staying aliveSkip if:Players looking for objectives beyond a single survival-focused goal may find the structure limited
RPG

Hard Time

MDickieWin · Mac · 2017For:Simulation players who want prison-focused survival and social systemsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted prison story rather than an open-ended character simulation
Action

Conductor

OverflowWin · 2017For:VR players who prefer short puzzle adventures over lengthy campaignsSkip if:Players looking for a long campaign; the stated playtime is 1.5–2.5 hours
RPG

Willy-Nilly Knight

Double Dice GamesWin · Mac · 2017For:Single-player RPG fans who want a story-led fantasy adventureSkip if:Players seeking uninterrupted real-time combat may bounce when encounters switch to turn-based battles.
Strategy

Solar Settlers

BrainGoodGamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Strategy players who want short, replayable space-settlement runsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led space adventure with extensive character development
Simulation

Twins of the Pasture

DieselmineWin · 2017For:Adventure players interested in stories about twin sisters facing a family debtSkip if:Players who do not want the story organized around a 120-day debt deadline
Racing

Trackmania² Lagoon

UbisoftWin · 2017For:Track-racing fans who want elevated courses with jumps and varied surfacesSkip if:Players looking for a story-led campaign with characters
RPG

Flood of Light

Gamirror GamesWin · Mac · 2017For:Puzzle players who want a story set across connected 2D environmentsSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or open-ended role-playing systems
Simulation

CRIMSON METAL Classic 1999

Madbox EntertainmentWin · 2017For:Players who enjoy classic first-person action with demanding encountersSkip if:Players who need adjustable settings may hit a wall at the absent options menu.
Adventure

克莉丝的炎之信仰 Cryste: the Faith of Fire Vol.1

JingtuStudioWin · Mac · 2017For:Visual novel readers drawn to fantasy settings and character-focused storiesSkip if:Players seeking action-focused combat rather than a visual novel
Action

Graze Counter

Henteko DoujinWin · 2017For:Shoot-'em-up fans who want bullet-grazing mechanicsSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign beyond five stages
Simulation

Autocraft

AlientrapWin · Mac · 2017For:Sandbox players who want to build and repeatedly test custom vehiclesSkip if:Players looking for a tightly scripted campaign rather than open-ended construction and testing
RPG

Dujanah

erm...Win · 2017For:Single-player action RPG fans who want a game focused on one heroineSkip if:Players seeking a deeply detailed role-playing system may find the listed mechanics limited to action, bosses, enemies, and saving progress
Simulation

Nature Treks VR

GreenerGamesWin · 2017For:VR players who want calm exploration rather than combat or competitionSkip if:Players seeking structured missions, combat, or a clear progression system
Action

ClickRaid

Slikey GamesWin · Linux · 2017For:Multiplayer incremental-game fans who want party classes to affect group playSkip if:Players seeking tightly paced gameplay that requires constant attention instead of idle progression
Simulation

Racket Fury: Table Tennis VR

Pixel Edge GamesWin · 2017For:VR table tennis fans who want both simulation and arcade campaignsSkip if:Players seeking a broad sports game rather than a focused table tennis experience
Casual

Saku Saku: Love Blooms with the Cherry Blossoms

Sekai ProjectWin · 2017For:Visual novel readers who want a school-based romantic comedySkip if:Players seeking action, combat, or active gameplay systems rather than a romance-focused story