AdventureBest PC Games of 2022, page 121
Adventure
AdventureNo Anglerfish
Gartek StudiosFor:Adventure players who enjoy solving puzzles as part of explorationSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced action structure rather than exploration and arcade-machine puzzles
AdventureUnder The Moon
The Pack StudiosFor:Riddle enthusiasts who want puzzles at the center of an adventureSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced or combat-focused experience may find the riddle-centered progression slow.
SimulationMount Wingsuit 2
Ninja Whale StudiosFor:VR players who prefer aerial movement and open-world exploration over ground-based racingSkip if:Players seeking a tightly guided campaign rather than open exploration and varied challenges
ActionCowboysShowdown
GamesforgamesFor:Players who enjoy Wild West action with platforming and shootingSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed difficulty level may find the vendor's hardcore framing unappealing
CasualLink The Cubes
battyRabbitFor:Puzzle fans who prefer spatial challenges over action-focused playSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced game with combat or reflex-based challenges may find the puzzle-focused movement slow.
SimulationAery - Vikings
EpiXR Games UGFor:Casual players who prefer non-violent exploration over combatSkip if:Players looking for combat, enemies, or environmental threats
ActionPARANECRO
GenemesicXFor:Horror-game players who want a single-player story centered on grief and psychological confusionSkip if:Players looking for a detailed account of combat or puzzle mechanics may find the described systems broad rather than specific.
CasualBOX RUSH 2: Ice worlds
DGV-GamesFor:Players who enjoy 2D puzzles built around demolishing structures while protecting a flag.Skip if:Players who want a detailed combat system may hit a wall at the building-destruction puzzle objective.
AdventureThread
MedowFor:Metroidvania fans who want platforming to take priority over combat.Skip if:Players seeking combat-led gameplay may find the platforming emphasis limiting.
SimulationThe World of a Mermaid
UnknownFor:Children looking for short, varied underwater activities rather than a combat-focused adventure.Skip if:Players seeking a clearly defined long-form adventure structure may find the focus on five separate activities limited in scope.
ActionZ-Warp
Eastasiasoft LimitedFor:Arcade-shooter fans who want vertical space combat rather than a different shooter format.Skip if:Players seeking a slow-paced experience; the combat is described as intense and fast-moving.
CasualPhilosophical Jigsaw - The Zen Koans
Philosophical School of GamesFor:Players interested in Zen Buddhist stories who want them paired with jigsaw puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking activities beyond assembling jigsaw puzzles and viewing related scenes
ActionThe Meaning
Ember Eye StudioFor:Psychological-horror fans who want a story-led exploration gameSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than exploration and storytelling
StrategyUnderwater World - Idle Desktop Colony Building Simulator
Overlay GamesFor:Construction-game players who want to develop an underwater settlement through buildings and raw-material extraction.Skip if:Players seeking combat-driven gameplay may find the core activities centered on construction, extraction, upgrades, and protection from environmental hazards.
CasualChess Dungeons
Remix GamesFor:Chess fans who want chess moves arranged as dungeon puzzles rather than standard matches.Skip if:Players who want open-ended chess matches may find the dungeon-puzzle structure restrictive.
SimulationStunts Contest Police Car
RetroScope GMFor:Racing fans who want timed stunt courses rather than free drivingSkip if:Players who want relaxed driving may hit a wall when each level requires a timed run.
AdventureAlexander the Great: Secrets of Power
HH-GamesFor:Hidden-object fans who want a mystery involving Alexander the GreatSkip if:Players seeking gameplay built around activities other than hidden-object searches and mini-games
RPGSlime Rule
DIG GamesFor:RPG players who want quiz challenges alongside explorationSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may find the quiz-centered structure unsuitable.
StrategyAlice in Wonderland Jigsaw Puzzle
Moby Geek StudiosFor:Alice in Wonderland fans who want a short puzzle gameSkip if:Players seeking a long game, since all eight puzzles may be completed in about one hour or less
StrategyESCAPE IT
Kryakozyabrik GamesFor:Puzzle players who prefer house-based escape scenariosSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or a broader adventure structure may find the puzzle-focused escape format limited.Hidden Farm 2 Top-Down 3D
Azerbaijan TechnologyFor:Hidden-object fans who want searches in 3D scenesSkip if:Players who want scenes with moving objects or characters
SimulationHell Madness
HandMade GamesFor:Tower defense players who want to manage a stronghold while defending itSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign with detailed character development
ActionLUMbA: REDUX
Team LumbaFor:Bullet-hell fans who want a chapter-based campaignSkip if:Players seeking relaxed combat may find the fast-paced bullet-hell gameplay demandingNothing matches. Loosen a filter.
