StrategyBest PC Games of 2022, page 117
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Wahler DigitalFor:Puzzle fans who prefer compact, mechanics-focused levels over narrative campaignsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led game with characters and narrative progression
ActionDorfs: Hammers for Hire
RaveganFor:Co-op groups who want to coordinate crafting under time pressure rather than focus on direct combatSkip if:Players who prefer a relaxed pace may find the deadline-driven order delivery demanding.
StrategyKeng's Little Universe
Keng7For:Strategy players who want civilization development across multiple cosmic scenariosSkip if:Players seeking a compact, single-setting strategy game may find the three-part civilization arc broad in scope
ActionBounceShot
Cottage Street InteractiveFor:FPS players who enjoy solving projectile-path puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking conventional gunplay without mandatory ricochet setup
ActionREDSHOT
Brian LynchFor:Metroidvania fans who want non-linear objectives and a map built around explorationSkip if:Players seeking a short, low-pressure adventure may find the fast combat, deadly encounters, and challenge-focused design demanding
CasualOctoMaze
Octagon Game StudioFor:Puzzle fans who want a broad mix of classic-inspired mechanics rather than a single-rule formatSkip if:Players who prefer one tightly focused puzzle mechanic instead of several combined systems
RPGDetective Agency: Murder at the Manor
吉祥如意工作室For:Detective-game fans who want scene searches and clue-based deductionSkip if:Players looking for combat, exploration across a large open world, or character-focused role-playing
StrategyGates of Troy
Slitherine Ltd.For:Strategy players who want both empire management and battlefield commandSkip if:Players seeking a focused, small-scale strategy game may hit a wall when managing empires, cities, diplomacy, espionage, and armies together.
RPGLast Threshold
Astrolabe StoriesFor:Fans of Lovecraft-inspired mysteries who want a story set in SiberiaSkip if:Players looking for combat or RPG progression may find the visual-novel format does not provide the gameplay systems they want.
ActionSkelton Zone Traveler Emergence
Bry Guy StudiosFor:Players who want first-person horror built around carrying vulnerable survivorsSkip if:Players seeking a combat-only shooter without escort and delivery objectives
StrategySGS Pacific D-Day
Avalon DigitalFor:Historical strategy players interested in Pacific War island operationsSkip if:Players seeking a campaign with different final historical outcomes, since US forces eventually clear each island
RPGMissing Plane: Survival
SU GamesFor:Players who want a survival game built around a rescue objectiveSkip if:Players seeking a broad story campaign beyond the focused crash-and-rescue objective
AdventureMagnus Imago
Sons of WelderFor:Adventure players who want a short puzzle-focused experienceSkip if:Players seeking a lengthy adventure, since the estimated play time is about 1 to 2 hours
ActionJean and Josie
My Way GamesFor:Visual novel readers who want relationship drama with a love triangleSkip if:Players seeking action-focused gameplay may bounce off the dialogue and relationship-centered structure
StrategyRyzer: The Reflectors Path
Player LegacyFor:Puzzle players who prefer spatial route-planning over actionSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or a story-driven adventure
CasualPretty Girls Speed
Zoo CorporationFor:Fans of quick card games who want short competitive roundsSkip if:Players seeking deck construction may reach the game's limits because deck selection is automated
AdventureReimei no Gakuen - Otome/Visual Novel
Raikon KitsuneFor:Visual novel readers who want extended, branching romance routesSkip if:Players seeking action-heavy interaction may bounce off the story-led visual novel structure.
CasualPick The Lock
beans rollsFor:Casual players who prefer reaction-speed challengesSkip if:Players seeking story, exploration, or character progression
AdventurePillars of Light
Narom42For:Adventure players who want first-person environmental puzzles involving lightSkip if:Players looking for combat-focused action may hit a wall when progress depends on color-based puzzles, crate movement, and environmental navigation.
SimulationPixel Artist
Potion JunkiesFor:Players who want to color preset pixel paintings with a range of themes and art styles.Skip if:Players seeking fast-paced action may find the painting-focused pace too slow.
StrategyDraft Day Sports: College Basketball 2022
Wolverine StudiosFor:College basketball fans who want to manage recruiting and team operationsSkip if:Players seeking direct, action-focused basketball play instead of coaching and program decisions
RPGThrough the Kill Screen
James K. IsaacFor:Adventure-RPG players who want horror and thriller elements alongside dark humourSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused RPG may find the emphasis on exploration, activities, and story a mismatch
AdventureFunny Village
QuarlellleFor:Players seeking a compact third-person shooter with an open-world settingSkip if:Players looking for deep role-playing systems, elaborate missions, or extensive character developmentNothing matches. Loosen a filter.