ActionBest PC Games of 2017, page 90
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ActionThe God Paradox
Tristan BeginFor:Players who prefer rhythm-based platforming over untimed movementSkip if:Players looking for forgiving progression may find the repeated deaths and patience-testing challenge a poor match.
RPGRule with an Iron Fish - A Pirate Fishing Adventure
Kestrel GamesFor:Casual players who want relaxed fishing in a whimsical pirate settingSkip if:Players seeking deep combat or complex pirate simulation may find the fishing-focused structure too narrow
OtherA Snake's Tale
m12yFor:Puzzle enthusiasts who prefer route-planning challenges to action gamesSkip if:Players seeking combat, action, or open-world exploration
ActionI.F.O
Turtle CreamFor:Players who want a compact arcade shoot'em up with simple controlsSkip if:Players looking for a complex control scheme beyond rotation and dashing
AdventureFallenCore
ArribleFor:Platformer fans who want environmental puzzles alongside movement challengesSkip if:Players seeking combat-free platforming may hit a wall when hostile robots and dangerous station mechanisms become regular threats.
StrategyGAIA 2200
QEGAMEFor:Tower-defense players who want card-based spell choicesSkip if:Players seeking tower defense based only on fixed structures rather than spell selection and hero movement
SimulationMaggie's Movies - Camera, Action!
GameHouseFor:Players who enjoy time-management games with a Hollywood storySkip if:Players seeking an open-ended movie-directing sandbox rather than a fixed level-based campaign
SimulationCliffstone Manor
Sprocket Crash GamesFor:VR players who enjoy room-escape adventures with explorationSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay or frequent physical action
ActionKnight Terrors
Nicalis, Inc.For:Runner-game fans who want sword combat alongside dodging and flyingSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced action game with time to pause and plan
ActionDEATHPIT 3000
Cyberlamb StudiosFor:Small co-op groups seeking online or LAN wave-based shootingSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign structure beyond four Deathpits and four championships
ActionA Shooty Bit
Gameland StudiosFor:Action players who want movement and avoidance instead of a conventional fire buttonSkip if:Players seeking conventional shooting controls or weapon-based combat
ActionMinotaur
Awesome EnterprisesFor:Action players who want melee combat with blocking, countering, and evasive movementSkip if:Players seeking ranged combat, party management, or role-playing progression
RPGBurgers 2
Digitized OrganismFor:Action-RPG players who want combat against alien enemies and bossesSkip if:Players seeking a slower, exploration-led experience may bounce off the focus on firefights and boss battles.
ActionThe Dome
Route 66 GamesFor:Players who want open-world exploration combined with robotics combatSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear game rather than an open-world structure
ActionFrog Hop
Tiny Warrior GamesFor:Fans of challenging platformers who want demanding movement and obstacle sectionsSkip if:Players who want relaxed platforming may hit a wall at the challenging movement and obstacle sections.
ActionSnake 3D Adventures
AkPublishFor:Platformer fans who want timed levels with movement challenges and puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced platformer may find the level timers push them to keep moving.
ActionSuper Lovely Planet
quicktequilaFor:Platformer fans who want jumping instead of shootingSkip if:Players seeking shooting, unlockable abilities, or boss fights
RPGMyrne: The Quest
Beldarak GamesFor:Single-player RPG fans who want a story-led first-person adventureSkip if:Players seeking multiplayer play rather than a solo campaign
ActionColor Jumper
Tallbeard Studios LLCFor:Fans of demanding platformers who want fast, precision-based movementSkip if:Players seeking relaxed platforming may hit a wall when rapid movement and precise jumps become necessary.
StrategyWin That War!
BidajFor:Real-time strategy fans who want a campaign involving many players rather than solo playSkip if:Players seeking short, self-contained matches may not enjoy the campaign's planet-to-planet structure.
StrategyMy Own Little Planet
Lucas PariseFor:Action-adventure players who want a dark, story-led journeySkip if:Players seeking an open-ended world rather than a structured five-act campaign
ActionVR Chair Games
EnsenaSoftFor:VR enthusiasts who want short, score-focused sessionsSkip if:Players seeking gameplay sessions longer than four minutes at a time
RPGThe Eagle's Heir
Choice of GamesFor:Interactive-fiction readers who want political choices to shape a long-form historical fantasySkip if:Players seeking graphics, sound effects, or visually presented explorationNothing matches. Loosen a filter.