StrategyBest PC Games of 2018, page 80
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ActionCrisis on the Planet of the Apes
FoxNext VR StudioFor:Action-adventure players who want climbing, jumping, and shooting in one gameSkip if:Players seeking a climbing experience without shooting may bounce off when combat becomes part of the escape
AdventureLast Berserker™ : Endless War
Hakan TatarFor:Players drawn to endless survival combat against an unending armySkip if:Players seeking a game centered on a sequence of story missions
StrategyAncient Frontier: Steel Shadows
Fair Weather StudiosFor:Strategy players who want turn-based space battles with fleet managementSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based battles
ActionPlug Me
Havana24For:Platform-puzzle players who want a timer that directly changes the terrainSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platformer may find the draining platform and frequent deaths demanding
RPGOnce upon a Dungeon
Koto GamesFor:Roguelike players who want procedurally generated dungeon runsSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving progression system may find permanent death too punishing when enabled.
AdventureSteampunker
M.INDIEFor:Point-and-click adventure fans who want puzzle-led exploration rather than combat-focused playSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action rather than linked puzzles and object searches
AdventureAIDEN
TheElvenTale GamesFor:Adventure players who prefer short escape-focused games over long campaignsSkip if:Players looking for complex puzzles may find the item-searching and exit-use logic simple.
Simulationmiraclr - Divine Dating Sim
Woodsy StudioFor:Visual-novel players who want romance routes shaped by relationship choicesSkip if:Players who prefer a story that unfolds in one uninterrupted session rather than across real-time days
ActionLifeblood
Homage StudiosFor:Players who prefer coordinated team fights over solo-focused matchesSkip if:Players seeking a solo-centered experience, since the game is built around teamwork
CasualPicrastination
Bearcat GamesFor:Fans of numerical logic puzzles who want more than a small collectionSkip if:Players who do not enjoy solving numerical clues may stop at the core puzzle mechanic.
SimulationRamen
Happy Home CompanyFor:Players who enjoy restaurant simulations centered on ramen preparationSkip if:Players looking for action-focused gameplay instead of restaurant operation and food preparation
StrategyBreak The Targets
Q'ProdFor:Time-trial platformer fans who want short stages and leaderboard competitionSkip if:Players seeking a story-led platformer rather than repeated attempts at timed stages
RPGSurvive in Angaria
Cloaz StudioFor:Players seeking a mini RPG with zombie fights and turn-based combatSkip if:Players seeking a large RPG with extensive scope or elaborate progression
RPGSquids Odyssey
The Game BakersFor:Players who want turn-based battles with party composition and environmental tacticsSkip if:Players who want real-time combat rather than turn-based encounters may stop at the battle system.
AdventureAladin & the Enchanted Lamp
M.INDIEFor:Casual adventure players who enjoy searching illustrated scenes for listed objectsSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay, open-world exploration, or character progression
OtherDeath Mark Vol.1 - 死印之迷雾
朵游社For:Fans of yuri mysteries who want a branching storySkip if:Players seeking fast-paced gameplay rather than a case-focused story
AdventureYakuza Kiss
Pink PotionFor:Readers of adult visual novels who want a romance centered on a woman protagonistSkip if:Readers seeking a completed story, since the game is in Early Access and released chapter by chapter
ActionVoxel Tanks
PigeonDevFor:Action-game players who want short, level-based arena combatSkip if:Players seeking a slower-paced game, since combat emphasizes quick movement and avoiding shells
ActionPutinoids VS Navalnyats - Путиноиды Против Навальнят
Ghost_RUS GamesFor:Players seeking a short casual shooter with simple vertical movementSkip if:Players seeking complex combat will hit the limited up-and-down movement and water-pistol attacks
ActionNEO NEO
KastryeFor:Arcade-action players who want score chasing in endless runsSkip if:Players seeking a campaign with a defined ending or extensive narrative progression
ActionThe Putinland: Divide & Conquer
Tero LunkkaFor:FPS players who want short, objective-based combat stagesSkip if:Players seeking varied boss encounters, since the same boss role is assigned across every level
CasualSwitch - Black & White
KorukaFor:Puzzle players who want a short, level-based game rather than an extended campaign.Skip if:Players looking for a long game may find the stated 1–3 hours of gameplay brief.
OtherDimetrosaur
Grade 9 GamesFor:Fans of retro-style games who want a short stealth-focused storySkip if:Players seeking multiplayer or cooperative gameplay, since the story is single-playerNothing matches. Loosen a filter.