AdventureBest PC Games of 2022, page 120
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RPGCat Swap Tiles
Overaction Game StudioFor:Puzzle players who prefer swap-tile mechanics over mixed puzzle formatsSkip if:Players seeking varied puzzle types may find the fixed swap-tile format narrow.
RPGSuper Squidlit
Squidlit Ink.For:Players who want a short-form retro-styled adventure with deliberately restricted visualsSkip if:Players seeking a large, modern-looking world may find the deliberately limited resolution and sprite presentation restrictive
StrategyKamigami: Clash of the Gods
Dream StoriesFor:Card-game players who want a story campaign and AI duels without going onlineSkip if:Players seeking a campaign without card duels or deck construction
AdventureTreasure Temples
GAMEDIAFor:Puzzle players who prefer planning routes over timed challengesSkip if:Players who want fast action may lose interest in the deliberate, turn-by-turn route planning.
CasualThe House On Holland Hill
HedgefieldFor:Players who want a short narrative game with a defined 15–20 minute scopeSkip if:Players seeking a long-form adventure with extensive progression
ActionChester
Daniel GeorgeFor:Fans of short horror games who want a first-person nightmare rather than a longer campaignSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may find the short-game format too limited.
AdventureKakureza Library
BOCSTE, Ltd.For:Players who enjoy quiet library settings and routine lending choicesSkip if:Players seeking fast-paced action or frequent mechanical challenges may find the calm lending routine slow.
StrategyMonsters and Weapons
Bocary StudiosFor:Strategy players who enjoy making resource decisions during combat-focused runsSkip if:Players looking for a story-led adventure rather than repeated strategic runs
ActionXross Dreams
Starlight Studios GamesFor:Players who want competitive puzzle battles with team switchingSkip if:Players seeking a conventional fighting game with shared character movesets
SportsFinger Football
Dejavu GamesFor:Football fans who prefer turn-based matchesSkip if:Players seeking real-time football matches rather than turn-based play
StrategyGO
WellingtonFor:Casual players who want short sessions centered on aiming shots.Skip if:Players seeking deep progression systems or a broad range of gameplay mechanics may find the focused launch-and-clear loop limited.
AdventureI don't think I've walked this stretch of road before
hexcavatorFor:Players who prefer brief narrative games over long campaignsSkip if:Players who want combat, enemies, or conventional challenge systems will reach the end of the game's low-stakes structure quickly.
SimulationMars Rover Simulator
HandMade GamesFor:Players who want rover-focused exploration with resource gatheringSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action may bounce off the resource gathering, energy management, and quest structure.
ActionNinja Noboken
Gabriel LopezFor:Players who enjoy side-scrolling action adventures and want a ninja-led journeySkip if:Players seeking a relaxed pace may find the constant time pressure restrictive
ActionHypermind
RecursionstudioFor:First-person puzzle fans who want several possible approaches to each challengeSkip if:Players who want tightly signposted puzzle solutions may stall when abilities can be combined in different ways.
OtherYum Collector
Eon Gate InnovationsFor:Fans of mahjong-connect puzzles who want a treat-matching themeSkip if:Players seeking strategy beyond connecting and removing matching pairs
OtherSprout Lands
kovalevviktorFor:Platform-game players who want maze-like levels with hazardsSkip if:Players seeking platforming without lethal enemies or traps
ActionAn Uninvited Guest
Blank Dream StudiosFor:Point-and-click horror players who want survival choices inside a houseSkip if:Players who want extensive freedom of movement may find the default movement limits restrictive.Hidden Post-Apocalyptic Top-Down 3D
HedeFor:Hidden-object fans who prefer static 3D scenesSkip if:Players seeking movement, combat, or other active interaction inside each scene
StrategyDigital Diamond Baseball V10
Curiosity ComputingFor:Baseball history fans who want to simulate seasons across multiple erasSkip if:Players seeking an action-focused baseball game with direct real-time control
AdventureHyperPortals
DnovelFor:Fans of text-led adventures who want choices with consequencesSkip if:Players seeking extensive combat, character development, or action-focused mechanics
SimulationSupreme Race on Highway
GamesforgamesFor:Players seeking endless highway runs rather than track-based racesSkip if:Players who want to control acceleration or vary their speed, since cruise control is fixed at 75 km/h
RPGSwords & Bones 2
SEEPFor:Players who enjoy action-platform games with RPG elements rather than story-led role-playing gamesSkip if:Players looking for a slow-paced adventure centered on dialogue or explorationNothing matches. Loosen a filter.
