RPGBest PC Games of 2017, page 31
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ActionCooking Witch
VaragtPFor:Players drawn to darkly comic games about witches, abduction, and cookingSkip if:Players seeking a conventional cooking game may find its central activity focused on abducting and eating children.
SimulationMob Rule Classic
System 3For:Real-time strategy players who want an organized-crime settingSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving strategy structure may hit a wall when poor decisions can result in complete failure.
RPGAsyula 方舟之链
ShiinaYashiroFor:Turn-based RPG players who want battles without a time limitSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat may find the turn-based battles slow-paced.
SimulationProject Explore
Fern NigroFor:Sandbox survival players who want to create or install modsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted survival campaign rather than an open-ended sandbox
AdventureEndless Fables 2: Frozen Path
Artifex MundiFor:Adventure players who want mythology-based mysteriesSkip if:Players seeking combat, character builds, or action-heavy gameplay
SimulationBloody Glimpse
ANPA.USFor:Players who want first-person shooting focused on night creaturesSkip if:Players looking for gameplay centered on activities other than creature combat
AdventureBottle: Pilgrim Redux
Tonguç BodurFor:Players seeking a story-led walking simulator with full voice narrationSkip if:Players looking for combat, deep puzzles, or mechanically complex gameplay
ActionConduct DELUXE!
NorthplayFor:Puzzle players who enjoy coordinating several trains under time pressureSkip if:Players who want a relaxed pace may hit a wall when several trains must be managed against a timer.
ActionEllipsis
Salmi GamesFor:Action-game players who enjoy avoiding hazards rather than fighting enemiesSkip if:Players looking for combat-focused action, since the central activity is dodging hazards
AdventureNancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion
HeR InteractiveFor:Mystery-adventure players who want to investigate a haunted-house caseSkip if:Players looking for action-focused combat, since the described case centers on investigation and suspects
StrategyaMAZE ZER0
Blender GamesFor:Maze-game fans who want a fixed sequence of increasingly difficult stagesSkip if:Players seeking character progression or a story-driven adventure
StrategyDawn of Andromeda
Iceberg InteractiveFor:Fans of space 4X games who want pausable real-time combat.Skip if:Players seeking a short, linear campaign may find the empire-building and galaxy exploration scope unsuitable.
AdventureReflection of Mine
Redblack SpadeFor:Puzzle players who want coordinated movement across two charactersSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than map-based puzzle solving
RPGVRZ: Torment
StormBringer Studios OUFor:VR players who want zombie combat alongside mystery-solvingSkip if:Players seeking a calm or low-threat pace may find the constant survival pressure a poor match.
StrategyStone Age Wars
Back To Basics GamingFor:Players who want arcade combat with a team of prehistoric soldiersSkip if:Players seeking a story-focused RPG with exploration or dialogue
RacingIgnition
Interplay Entertainment Corp.For:Players who enjoy arcade-style racing with direct contact between carsSkip if:Players seeking detailed vehicle handling or a simulation-focused driving experience may find the overhead arcade racing too simplified.
StrategyCivil War: Battle of Petersburg
Cult SoftwareFor:Civil War enthusiasts seeking historical tactical battlesSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign in the base game, which contains four historical scenarios
ActionHollow
Forever Entertainment S. A.For:Horror-game fans who want a space-station mystery alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking a broad open-world adventure may find the derelict-facility setting comparatively confined
AdventureA Girls Fabric Face
TurnVexFor:Horror fans who want a short, story-led investigationSkip if:Players seeking a long adventure with extensive exploration or a large world
CasualOik Memory
Crew LabFor:Casual players who want brief memory challengesSkip if:Players looking for narrative, exploration, or character progression
ActionSerious Sam VR: The Second Encounter
Devolver DigitalFor:VR shooter fans who want frantic arcade combat rather than slow explorationSkip if:Players seeking a calm or story-led experience may bounce off the constant enemy attacks and rapid firefights.
SimulationFlix and Chill
K Bros GamesFor:Dating-simulator fans who want episodic blind-date storiesSkip if:Players seeking one continuous protagonist may not want a game built around various individuals and separate episodes.
RPGStrain Tactics
Touch Dimensions InteractiveFor:Strategy players who want real-time squad control with pause-based planningSkip if:Players seeking a purely turn-based tactics game rather than real-time command with pausingNothing matches. Loosen a filter.