StrategyBest PC Games of 2017, page 44
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SimulationJake's Love Story
Mikołaj SpychałFor:Visual novel players who want short, choice-driven romance storiesSkip if:Players looking for extended gameplay beyond a short story route
OtherO'Fox Life
O'Stinky lab.For:Platformer fans who want a calm journey rather than rushed playSkip if:Players seeking complex controls or a demanding platforming challenge may find the stated simplicity limiting.
SimulationMX Nitro: Unleashed
Mad Dog Games, LLCFor:Motocross fans who want arcade-style racing with stunt-based speed boostsSkip if:Players seeking realistic motocross simulation rather than stunt-focused racing and boss battles
ActionNelo
Magic and MirrorsFor:Action players who want reflex-focused combatSkip if:Players seeking relaxed or low-pressure action may find the reflex-focused combat demanding
AdventureCorona Blossom Vol.3 Journey to the Stars
Frontwing USAFor:Visual novel readers who want a story-led conclusion to an existing trilogySkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or other action-led gameplay rather than a visual novel
ActionMasked Shooters
My Way GamesFor:Action shooter players who prefer choosing a map before a matchSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced experience, since the game is presented as fast-paced
AdventureEmployee Recycling Center
Idea CabinFor:Adventure players who want environmental puzzles in a confined factory settingSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay rather than interaction and puzzle solving
StrategyTokaido
Acram DigitalFor:Board-game fans who want a digital version with solo, local, and online playSkip if:Players seeking action-heavy gameplay rather than strategic choices along a travel route
AdventureEast 73: Magenta Fairytale
Magenta FactoryFor:Players who prefer character-focused school dramas over combat-driven adventuresSkip if:Players seeking action systems, combat, or exploration challenges may hit a wall because the game centers on school-life storytelling.
ActionMiner Meltdown
Throwback EntertainmentFor:Fans of competitive multiplayer who want team battles with four-player sidesSkip if:Players who prefer slow, methodical matches may hit a wall with the rapid movement and chaotic rounds
RPGIntrovert Quest
Amaterasu SoftwareFor:Players who prefer dialogue-led RPGs with consequential choicesSkip if:Players seeking combat-centered JRPG progression may find the battles secondary to dialogue and choices
AdventureNeighboring Islands
TotalFor:Players who enjoy pirate stories with mystery and adventureSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than a graphic-novel narrative
SimulationCrazy Buggy Racing
VGstudioFor:Arcade-racing fans who want obstacle-filled drivingSkip if:Players seeking structured racing formats may find the focus on obstacles, destruction, and traversal limiting.
AdventureEMPORIUM
Tom KitchenFor:Players who prefer short, atmosphere-led narrative games over lengthy adventuresSkip if:Players seeking extensive gameplay systems, combat, or complex puzzles will reach the game's limited-interaction structure quickly.
CasualGelu
NedoStudioFor:Players who want 2D pixel platformingSkip if:Players seeking combat, shooting, or role-playing systems
SimulationDuck Life 6: Space
MoFunZone IncFor:Casual players who want short training challenges between racesSkip if:Players seeking deep vehicle handling or realistic motorsport simulation
AdventureSOLITUNE
Rat King EntertainmentFor:Players interested in brief games about leaving an old life behindSkip if:Players looking for a long game, as SOLITUNE is described as very short
ActionBlackEye
SA IndustryFor:Adventure-game players who want cave exploration alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking a detailed crafting or survival-management loop
RPGBaobabs Mausoleum Ep.1: Ovnifagos Don´t Eat Flamingos
Celery Emblem™For:Point-and-click adventure fans who want surreal puzzles and strange charactersSkip if:Players wanting a complete story in one episode may stop at the release's first-chapter structure.
AdventureSOULS
Team ForkFor:Visual novel readers who want a school-set mysterySkip if:Players seeking action-focused mechanics rather than a visual novel
CasualCarpe Diem: Reboot
Moonlit WorksFor:Story-focused players who want a short narrative gameSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or other activity-driven gameplay
RPGChoice of Rebels: Uprising
Choice of GamesFor:Interactive-fiction readers who want large-scale branching decisionsSkip if:Players seeking graphics, sound effects, or action-focused combat
AdventureThe Esoterica: Hollow Earth
Alawar CasualFor:Adventure players who enjoy hidden-object investigationsSkip if:Players seeking combat-centered gameplay may find the search-and-puzzle structure unsuitableNothing matches. Loosen a filter.