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Best PC Games of 2022

4,243 games

Released on Steam in 2022, most popular first. Each with a fit check, so you know who it is for before you buy.

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Best PC Games of 2022, page 104

Action

Gladia

WhoisthisWin · 2022For:Players who want first-person melee combat built around arena fightsSkip if:Players seeking a completed story campaign, since the single-player Story Mode is still being created
Action

TIME BREAKER

SHK InteractiveWin · 2022For:Puzzle players who want first-person rooms governed by time and movement limitsSkip if:Players seeking combat, broad exploration, or systems beyond room-based puzzle solving
Action

Harvest Hero Origins

Gemdrop GamesWin · Linux · 2022For:Arcade action fans who want wave-based defenseSkip if:Players seeking objectives beyond defending against enemy waves
RPG

Seal of Evil

Strategy FirstWin · 2022For:RPG players who want a Chinese historical-fantasy settingSkip if:Players seeking a lighthearted setting without war, invasion, or supernatural danger
Adventure

Legendary Tales: Cataclysm Collector's Edition

FIVE-BN GAMESWin · 2022For:Hidden-object fans who want a story-driven fantasy adventureSkip if:Players seeking fast-paced combat or action-heavy gameplay
Adventure

Wilderplace

Saman Bemel-BenrudWin · Mac · Linux · 2022For:Puzzle-adventure players who want environmental problem-solving instead of combatSkip if:Players seeking combat-centered gameplay rather than helping and manipulating characters
Strategy

Cthulhu Dungeon

SanYeGameWin · 2022For:Turn-based tactics players who want card-building and roguelike elements in the same gameSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign with detailed narrative choices may find the described focus on tactical battles limiting.
Simulation

Aery - Dreamscape

EpiXR Games UGWin · 2022For:Players seeking atmospheric exploration without enemies or other threatsSkip if:Players seeking combat, enemies or other threats as sources of challenge
RPG

SPECWAR Tactics

Applesauce DevWin · 2022For:Players who want a compact military command game with squad managementSkip if:Players seeking a deep or highly complex military simulation may find the intentionally simple presentation limited
Strategy

Fritz 18 Steam Edition

ChessBase GmbHWin · 2022For:Chess enthusiasts who want guided tactical training rather than only board playSkip if:Players looking for a chess game centered only on casual matches, without training and analysis tools
Other

VELONE

Daedalic EntertainmentWin · Mac · 2022For:Puzzle players who enjoy programming mechanical systemsSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or character-driven action instead of mechanical puzzle solving
RPG

The Brave vs Dragon

Game Creator's SchoolWin · 2022For:RPG players who want idle battles and automated attacksSkip if:Players seeking a deep, manually controlled combat system may find the idle automation limiting.
Adventure

Word of the Law: Death Mask Collector's Edition

Do Games LimitedWin · 2022For:Players who enjoy crime mysteries involving serial killers and conspiraciesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action or open-ended exploration rather than a case-driven investigation
Adventure

MOVEIT

Trinity ProjectWin · 2022For:Adventure players who want story-linked puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking combat, character development, or complex strategy rather than searching and puzzle solving
Simulation

Outmode

RockateerWin · 2022For:Synthwave fans who want arcade racing across neon beaches, cities, and highwaysSkip if:Players seeking realistic motorsport simulation may bounce off the arcade driving model and pop-culture-inspired cars
RPG

Merge Hero

PaulArtWin · 2022For:Idle RPG players who prefer managing equipment and stats over controlling every attackSkip if:Players seeking direct, moment-to-moment control during combat rather than managed idle fights
Action

Runner Party

CreartstudioWin · Mac · Linux · 2022For:Groups looking for races with up to four playersSkip if:Players seeking solo competition against AI, which is listed as a planned addition
Simulation

Aery - Calm Mind 2

EpiXR Games UGWin · 2022For:Players who want peaceful, enemy-free flying explorationSkip if:Players seeking combat, enemies, or survival threats will reach the game's danger-free exploration structure immediately.
Simulation

Milk Girl -Sweet memories of summer

azucatWin · 2022For:Players who want a relationship-focused summer simulation with a deadlineSkip if:Players seeking combat, extensive character progression, or a large cast of playable characters
RPG

Dungeon Reels Tactics

Grandma's Basement GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2022For:Roguelike RPG players who want party management and character loss within each adventureSkip if:Players who want direct control over fixed abilities rather than random options each turn
Adventure

Sparkle Milla: Eight Genetic Abnormalities and a Blood Ghost

ReijoWin · Mac · 2022For:Mystery players who enjoy gathering clues before accusing a suspectSkip if:Players who want action-focused play may hit a wall when the game shifts to examining evidence and discussing the case.
Simulation

Summer With You

Aleksey IzimovWin · Mac · Linux · 2022For:Visual novel readers who prefer stories about friendship and protection over action-led plotsSkip if:Players seeking hands-on action or mechanically varied gameplay rather than a choice-led story
Strategy

HexTD

Detective GamesWin · 2022For:Tower defense players who want to shape enemy paths rather than use fixed routesSkip if:Players seeking fixed-map tower defense may find the changing layouts less predictable
RPG

Rose Action

Ma Ge GameWin · 2022For:Action players who want missions centered on tracking and arresting a targetSkip if:Players seeking a clearly described progression system or extensive role-playing depth may find the role-playing scope limited.