ActionBest PC Games of 2018, page 27
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OtherTHE ENIGMA MACHINE
ENIGMA STUDIOFor:Sci-fi horror players who want a short, focused experienceSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may reach the ending after a 60–90 minute playthrough.
RPGVigilantes
Timeslip SoftworksFor:Turn-based tactics fans who prefer crime-focused settings over fantasy or science fictionSkip if:Players seeking fast, real-time combat may find the turn-based squad encounters slow-paced
AdventureIsoland 2 - Ashes of Time
Lilith GamesFor:Puzzle fans who want to investigate a mysterious setting through scene-based cluesSkip if:Players seeking action-focused gameplay rather than puzzle sequences and item searches
Hidden Paws Mystery
Manic HyenaFor:Casual players who enjoy searching environments for hidden collectiblesSkip if:Players who want objectives beyond searching for hidden cats may find the island-to-island structure repetitive.
ActionGravity Wars
Black PotionFor:Local multiplayer groups who want short survival competitionsSkip if:Players seeking a story campaign, character progression, or exploration
RPGGamer Career Tycoon
Raptor Claw GamesFor:Players interested in gaming careers who want choices between streaming and esportsSkip if:Players seeking direct, action-focused esports matches rather than career and lifestyle management
RPGAtelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.For:RPG players who enjoy combining crafting, exploration, and battlesSkip if:Players who prefer open-ended progression without a time limit
SimulationSakura Cupid
Winged CloudFor:Visual novel readers who want a relationship-focused storySkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or other active gameplay systems
SimulationTitanic VR
Immersive VR Education LtdFor:Players interested in Titanic history who want an interactive reconstructionSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay or weapon-based action
CasualNEKO-NIN exHeart 2
Sekai ProjectFor:Visual-novel readers who enjoy romance mixed with action and mysterySkip if:Readers seeking a plot that stands alone without relying on earlier character and story context
StrategyAlien Hostage
Conglomerate 5For:Players who enjoy difficult UFO-control challengesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or forgiving progression, since the stages become harder and the game centers on difficult UFO control
AdventureLake Ridden
Midnight HubFor:Mystery fans who want a short, story-led puzzle adventureSkip if:Players seeking a longer adventure than the stated 7–9 hour play time
SimulationFPV Freerider
Jord&EldFor:RC drone pilots who want a simulator for racing practiceSkip if:Players looking for a story, character progression, or objectives beyond flight practice and timed racing
RacingAll-Star Fruit Racing
3DCloudsFor:Kart-racing fans who want race-time powers based on collecting and combining fruitSkip if:Players seeking a grounded racing presentation may find the fruit powers and gravity-defying tracks too fantastical.
RPGEvolution of Ages: Settlements
TREON GamesFor:Strategy players who want settlement building constrained by limited spaceSkip if:Players seeking a short, linear campaign may find the open-ended pacing and 10-era progression too extended
AdventureKOBOLD: Chapter I
anotherworld GmbHFor:VR horror fans who want to investigate a mystery rather than focus on combatSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused experience; the described activity centers on exploration and solving a mystery.
SimulationNeed to Know
Monomyth GamesFor:Players who enjoy story-focused investigation and judging suspectsSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action rather than investigative assignments and profile analysis
ActionHifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
Mediascape Co., Ltd.For:Bullet-pattern players who want photography to be part of combatSkip if:Players seeking long stages may find the short-scene structure limited
ActionStayin' Alive
IndieGalaFor:Groups who want short multiplayer matches with opposing team objectivesSkip if:Players seeking a long-form campaign or progression structure
ActionRage in Peace
Toge ProductionsFor:Players who enjoy side-scrolling adventures with repeated attempts and memorizationSkip if:Players looking for open-ended exploration rather than a directed route toward home
ActionSkelly Selest
caiyswareFor:Score-attack fans who want repeated combat challenges with leaderboard supportSkip if:Players seeking a single linear campaign may find the procedural runs and separate modes too dispersed
StrategyThe Spectrum Retreat
RipstoneFor:Players who want a first-person puzzle game with a narrative mysterySkip if:Players looking for a format other than first-person gameplay
StrategySYMMETRY
IMGN.PROFor:Players who want survival management with crew needs and resource collectionSkip if:Players seeking direct combat may hit a wall because the core play centers on managing survivors and repairing a spacecraft.Nothing matches. Loosen a filter.