CasualBest PC Games of 2018, page 96
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RPGKnights of the Card Table
Ponywolf, LLCFor:Players who enjoy card-based dungeon crawlers with tactical encounter orderingSkip if:Players seeking a story-heavy RPG with extended narrative progression
CasualCube XL
My Way GamesFor:Runner fans who want score chasing instead of stage completionSkip if:Players looking for story missions or progression beyond pursuing a high score
StrategySamsara
JaffaJamFor:Puzzle fans who want spatial challenges built around reflectionsSkip if:Players seeking combat, character builds, or open-ended exploration may find the puzzle-focused design narrow.
OtherLight Fantastik
HayaliFor:Puzzle-platformer fans who want route planning across two contrasting worldsSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than maze navigation and platforming
ActionSocketeer
Alliance Digital MediaFor:Roguelike fans who want to advance by controlling enemy robots in combatSkip if:Players seeking a combat system based on using the protagonist's own weapons may hit a wall at the start, since the character has none.
ActionBattery Jam
HalseoFor:Local multiplayer groups seeking competitive territory-control matchesSkip if:Players looking for a story campaign or exploration beyond arena matches
ActionRipped Pants at Work
Scott EthingtonFor:Players who enjoy stealth searches in open urban spacesSkip if:Players seeking a long, story-led stealth campaign rather than repeated collection attempts
SportsFootball Nation VR Tournament 2018
Cherry Pop GamesFor:VR football fans who want first-person control rather than conventional gamepad playSkip if:Players seeking a broad football career mode beyond matches, training, and tournament play
RacingWheelz2
ChozabuFor:Fans of Trials-style bike games who want terrain-based riding challengesSkip if:Players seeking a finished racing game rather than an Early Access selection of open and test levels
StrategyMy Sweet Waifu
Labscle EntertainmentFor:Players who want a chatbot-centered virtual dating gameSkip if:Players seeking extensive gameplay systems beyond chatbot interaction, virtual dating, and simple visual novel elements may reach the game's scope quickly.
RPGSimple Man
W.T.B.For:Players seeking a short, simple action game centered on voting mechanicsSkip if:Players looking for deep RPG systems, character development, or complex combat
OtherEscape Room VR: Stories
Games 4ExperienceFor:VR players who enjoy timed puzzle rooms and mystery storiesSkip if:Players seeking open-ended exploration may find the 30-minute room structure restrictive.
AdventureUnicorn Dungeon
Stand Off SoftwareFor:Point-and-click adventure fans who want a comedic fantasy questSkip if:Players seeking a consistently structured dungeon crawler rather than a mainly point-and-click adventure
ActionPRE:ONE
PDDS ENTFor:First-person shooter players who want a solo story about an explorer in a machine-run worldSkip if:Players seeking a combat-free experience may hit a wall when robots attack from multiple directions.
RPGExistential Kitty Cat RPG
Brewsterland StudiosFor:Players seeking a 3–5 hour RPG campaignSkip if:Players looking for a long RPG campaign with extensive playtime
RPGZombie Forest 2
Alexander TavintsevFor:Zombie-survival fans who want both a directed story and an open-ended endurance modeSkip if:Players seeking a tightly focused action game may find the hunger, thirst, trading, and shelter-management systems interrupt the journey.
StrategyRabbit: Jigsaw Puzzles
Boogygames StudiosFor:Players seeking short, traditional picture-assembly sessionsSkip if:Players seeking story-driven adventure, character progression, or complex gameplay systems
StrategyViking Brothers 3
Alawar CasualFor:Arcade fans who want map challenges built around time limitsSkip if:Players seeking open-ended exploration may hit a wall with its map-by-map obstacle-clearing structure.
AdventureOn Board 4 PC
Stein Bock GamesFor:Casual players who want short, fast-paced warship combatSkip if:Players seeking a deep naval simulation with detailed ship management or strategic fleet control
ActionBob The Cube
Tomas DaugelaFor:Platformer fans who want levels with timed completion goalsSkip if:Players seeking a long-form platformer may find the 15-level scope limited
RPGI, Cyborg
Choice of GamesFor:Science-fiction readers who want a long, text-driven interactive novelSkip if:Players seeking graphics, animation, or sound effects will hit a wall at the entirely text-based presentation.
SimulationVirtual Families 2: Our Dream House
Last Day Of WorkFor:Players who want virtual-pet care combined with family managementSkip if:Players seeking direct action or combat rather than household management
AdventureURO
AnelaGamesStudioFor:Rhythm-game fans who want a keyboard-based music gameSkip if:Players looking for a story-heavy adventure with extensive character developmentNothing matches. Loosen a filter.