ActionBest PC Games of 2022, page 130
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ActionGrot Slasher
Phoenixxx GamesFor:Roguelike players who want randomly generated dungeon routesSkip if:Players seeking a finite, hand-authored campaign rather than an endless labyrinth
AdventureThe Grim Nightmare of Nibras
FreeAnimals_SoftwareFor:Players who enjoy searching for objects while following a story through distinct scenes.Skip if:Players looking for complex mechanics beyond searching scenes for objects may find the central activity limited.
RPGJettatura
Kyoto CyberneticsFor:Dungeon-crawler fans who want first-person exploration and round-based fightsSkip if:Players seeking fast-paced combat may find round-based fights slower
ActionThe Shadelight
Ordinary Pine StudioFor:Horror fans who want stealth and exploration in a mansionSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay, since the described actions emphasize hiding, sneaking, and escape
CasualFETUS
khukhrovrFor:Arcade platformer fans who want challenging levelsSkip if:Players seeking relaxed platforming may hit a wall at the challenging levels and combat.
StrategyJust Sign!
Red RoseFor:Tower-defense players who want to coordinate gathering and defense with a groupSkip if:Players looking for a tower-defense game without resource gathering, refining, turret crafting, or ammunition reloading
ActionFrom Hell
Picatrix GamesFor:Arcade action fans who want movement-focused combatSkip if:Players who prefer open-ended sessions may find the fixed 20-minute limit restrictive.
CasualThe Apple Tree
Remnants of mosaicFor:Visual novel fans who want a murder investigation with romanceSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or other action-driven mechanics
StrategyRoad Stones
HugePixelFor:Players who enjoy tower-defense-inspired games with direct combatSkip if:Players seeking extensive character development may find the described skill upgrades limited in scope.
StrategyGolden Rails: World’s Fair
Alawar CasualFor:Players who enjoy timed strategy tasks and want a 60-level Wild West campaignSkip if:Players seeking open-ended construction rather than fixed, timer-based levels
CasualSissa's Path
Afil GamesFor:Sokoban fans who want a fixed set of handcrafted puzzles rather than procedurally generated stages.Skip if:Players seeking a broad range of mechanics may find the repeated task of pushing one object to target tiles narrow.
ActionLucky Pikinini - IMS Death Squad
Lucky PikininiFor:Players who want a story-led third-person shooter with a four-chapter campaignSkip if:Players seeking a large-scale campaign may find the four-chapter structure limited in scope
RPGIdle Zombies Clicker
PaulArtFor:Clicker-game players who prefer repeated combat and incremental upgradesSkip if:Players seeking hands-on combat with varied actions rather than idle clicking and assistant-driven fights
ActionSingle Player: Horror
Paul Windmill-SearFor:Horror players who want timed decisions instead of combat-focused actionSkip if:Players seeking long continuous campaigns may find the 25-minute session structure restrictive
OtherThe Nameless
Sacrosanct StudiosFor:Survival horror fans who want exploration and puzzle solvingSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy horror, since fighting is deliberately given less emphasis
ActionThe First Mountain
liangxiegameFor:Platforming fans who prefer short stagesSkip if:Players seeking a long platforming campaign may find 12 levels too limited
AdventureFEATHERED RUN
Piece Of VoxelFor:Players who enjoy short, timing-focused platform runs rather than combat-heavy action.Skip if:Players who want multiple attempts per run may hit a wall at the one-try rule.
SimulationTrader of the Night
NotoviaFor:Stock-market simulation fans who want fictional companies and a fixed deadlineSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended trading career may hit the wall when the one-night deadline ends the trading period.
RPGSURVIVAL IN THE BACKROOMS
Astra PlayroomFor:Horror players who enjoy searching maze-like environments for a way forwardSkip if:Players who want varied, clearly signposted routes may hit a wall when navigating the large, confusing level mazes.
RPGRayna Survivors
QuickSaveFor:Action roguelite players who want runs built around fighting enemy hordes and bossesSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced experience rather than repeated combat against groups of foes
SimulationInterplayer
hnaFor:Programming enthusiasts who want code puzzles with movement-based token collectionSkip if:Players seeking conventional text-entry programming may find token collection and restricted ordering cumbersome
AdventureVega
STuNTFor:Players who enjoy adventure quests centered on mystery and discoverySkip if:Players seeking combat systems, character progression, or several distinct gameplay mechanics
ActionSuperola Champion Edition
JanduSoftFor:Platforming fans who want a runner-style adventure with boss fights and secretsSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced adventure rather than challenging runner-style platformingNothing matches. Loosen a filter.