ActionBest PC Games of 2017, page 69
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ActionAlien Rampage
Piko Interactive LLCFor:Players who enjoy shooting and jumping in action gamesSkip if:Players seeking a slow or meditative pace rather than repeated combat
AdventureTHE AWKWARD STEVE DUOLOGY
Oh, a Rock! StudiosFor:Players interested in FMV games about awkward social situationsSkip if:Players seeking combat, crafting, or conventional action gameplay
ActionNeptune: Arena FPS
GENOVA SoftworksFor:Arena-shooter fans who want fast matches and movement-based combatSkip if:Players seeking a story campaign or broad single-player adventure rather than repeated arena matches
RPGDwarflings
Starwind GamesFor:Puzzle players who enjoy coordinating several characters at onceSkip if:Players who prefer direct control over every character's movement
SimulationUnearthing Mars VR
Skywalker HKFor:VR players who want a short adventure with several distinct gameplay typesSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign; the stated experience lasts around 2 hours
SimulationFabulous - Angela's High School Reunion
GameHouseFor:Fans of time-management games who want a story-led campaignSkip if:Players seeking deep role-playing systems or open-ended simulation may find the fixed time-management stages narrow in scope
StrategyNOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Reppuden with Power Up Kit
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.For:Historical strategy fans who want a campaign set in Japan's Warring States periodSkip if:Players seeking a game focused solely on battles rather than combining combat with domestic affairs
ActionUnit 4
Gamera InteractiveFor:Platforming fans who want a high-difficulty challengeSkip if:Players seeking a gentle or low-difficulty platformer may find the stated classic-game challenge demanding
ActionDefendoooooor!!
SA IndustryFor:Action players interested in fighting an alien invasionSkip if:Players seeking detailed character development may find the stated focus on fighting aliens too limited.
RPGEVIL STAR
ZOV GAME STUDIOFor:Arcade players who want short spaceship runs with two-button or mouse-based steeringSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign or broad exploration may hit the wall at the single-screen-style flight loop.
CasualReach Me
Antizero companyFor:Puzzle players who enjoy physics-based block placementSkip if:Players seeking story progression, combat, or character development rather than standalone physics puzzles
StrategyLupinball
CraftvenFor:Small groups seeking short, chaotic multiplayer matchesSkip if:Players seeking a calm or predictable sports game may find the accelerating projectiles and escalating arena chaos too frantic
SportsAudioBeats
FamikuFor:Traditional rhythm-game players who want note-hitting challenges in VRSkip if:Players looking for a broad range of songs may find the six-track selection narrow.
ActionSenko no Ronde 2
KOMODOFor:Mecha fans who want one-on-one combat with both shooting and melee attacksSkip if:Players seeking a broad single-player campaign rather than primarily one-on-one encounters
ActionFrom Shadows
KlabaterFor:Fans of gothic action games who want platforming mixed with beat ’em up combatSkip if:Players seeking a deep role-playing system rather than action-focused skill upgrades
StrategyArmy General
PhobetorFor:World War II strategy fans who want North African campaignsSkip if:Players seeking real-time battles or direct, moment-to-moment unit control
Adventure7 days with Death
NarratorFor:Visual novel readers who favor stories about fate and difficult choices over action gameplaySkip if:Players looking for voiced character performances
SimulationVirtual SlotCars
PraGamesFor:Slot-car fans who want detailed tuning and maintenance systemsSkip if:Players seeking a short, immediately accessible arcade racer may hit a wall while configuring the three-key throttle system for each lane and track.
AdventureThe Seasons
Miki Squadron ProjectFor:Players who prefer character-centered stories with decisions about life and fateSkip if:Players seeking choices that reshape the complete storyline may reach a limit because decisions affect individual stories only.
SportsHigh clear VR
FiveStarGamesFor:Badminton fans who want to play with VR motion controlsSkip if:Players seeking a broad range of sports, since the activities center on badminton and its mini-games
AdventureJoumee The Hedgehog
Aghayeva and Ko s.r.o.For:Fans of endless runners who want jump timing and obstacle dodgingSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven adventure with a defined ending may find the endless-running structure limited.
AdventureOccultus - Mediterranean Cabal
M.INDIEFor:Fans of occult mysteries who want a hidden-object investigationSkip if:Players who prefer puzzle games without time limits
SimulationTrainerVR
SumalabFor:VR players who enjoy building custom rail layouts instead of following fixed tracksSkip if:Players looking for a story-driven campaign or objectives beyond building, driving, and traffic controlNothing matches. Loosen a filter.