ActionBest PC Games of 2017, page 99
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StrategyShadow Mist
Tencent GamesFor:Puzzle fans who want to coordinate a character and shadow through linked movementSkip if:Players looking for fast-paced action rather than puzzle solving
AdventureSandra and Woo in the Cursed Adventure
Feline Fuelled GamesFor:Point-and-click adventure fans who want item-combination puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking action-focused gameplay rather than mostly point-and-click puzzles
AdventureGrim Tales: The Legacy Collector's Edition
BFG EntertainmentFor:Hidden-object mystery fans who want a story-led investigationSkip if:Players seeking a broader gameplay mix than estate searches, family tracking, and bonus content
ActionSuper Rocket Shootout
Digital TribeFor:Fans of 2D brawlers who want platforming movement and fighting mechanics togetherSkip if:Players seeking a quiet or methodical experience rather than frantic combat and rapid movement
ActionSon of Scoregasm
Charlie's GamesFor:Twin-stick shooter fans who want score-focused playSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure with extensive character development
ActionBurst Fighter
Lion CoreFor:Shoot'em up fans who want customizable shipsSkip if:Players looking for a relaxed or low-pressure pace may find the enemy patterns and boss encounters intense.
OtherNear Death Experience
Distorted GamesFor:Horror players who prefer evasion over combatSkip if:Players looking for weapons, direct combat, or an action-focused horror game
CasualWriters
Evgeny ApelFor:Players who enjoy competitive typing against friends or online opponentsSkip if:Players looking for story progression, exploration, or combat rather than timed text entry
ActionFoxfolk
Cool Hand GamesFor:Players who prefer short games centered on family responsibilitySkip if:Players seeking a long, expansive adventure may find the short-story format too limited.
RPGResurgence: Earth United
Pixel by Pixel Studios Inc.For:Action-RPG players who want repeated arena battles with escalating wavesSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign with varied locations and mission structures rather than a single arena mode
StrategyDraw Souls
Hio GiangFor:Tower defense players who want daytime exploration and resource gatheringSkip if:Players seeking a large campaign may find 6 levels too limited
ActionFur Up
Snowflurry EntertainmentFor:Arcade score-chasers who prefer solo runs against previous resultsSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced experience may find the upward climb and increasing difficulty demanding.
AdventureSlice of Life
FurGoldGamesFor:Players drawn to survival stories about a young animal separated from its familySkip if:Players who want a forgiving traversal system may hit a wall at the edges, where the deer can fall.
Actionカニマン VS メカモンキー
AMG GAMESFor:Action players who want a wave-based campaign with boss fightsSkip if:Players seeking a slow or contemplative pace may bounce off the repeated wave-based battles.
OtherEvil Park
MobsoftwareFor:Horror fans who want an atmospheric setting built around anxiety and uncertaintySkip if:Players seeking elaborate gameplay systems beyond simple exploration, item collection, and survival
StrategyChess
baKno GamesFor:Chess players who want offline computer matchesSkip if:Players seeking varied genres or a campaign beyond repeated chess matches
StrategyBohnanza The Duel
DIGIDICEDFor:Two-player card-game fans who enjoy trading decisions and bean-set combinations.Skip if:Players seeking a solo campaign or a larger player group may find the two-player format limiting.
RPG绝境幸存者 Escape Zombie Land
Easy EntertainmentFor:Players who want a zombie-themed side-scrolling action RPG with story progressionSkip if:Players seeking a fully completed game rather than one with 70% of its content currently available
ActionRage Room
Lockem Reality IncFor:VR players who want a destruction sandbox with unlockable weapons rather than a linear-only gameSkip if:Players seeking deep combat systems may find the described loop centers on attacking dummies with available weapons.
StrategyAir Dash
Conglomerate 5For:Airline management fans who want to plan routes around passenger demandSkip if:Players who want a forgiving schedule may hit a wall when one delay triggers additional delays and penalties.
SimulationHairy Little Buggers
Michael Todd GamesFor:Fans of settlement-management games who want digging, construction, and resource productionSkip if:Players seeking a long-form management game, since the stated playtime is 8+ hours
ActionWishmere
Crayder StudiosFor:Fighting-game players who want directional controls instead of complex motion commandsSkip if:Players seeking a slow, exploratory adventure rather than repeated brawler fights and challenge maps
ActionFragmental
Ruffian GamesFor:Groups of 2–4 friends seeking local competitive shooter matchesSkip if:Players seeking a slower shooter with forgiving combat, since one hit can end a lifeNothing matches. Loosen a filter.