StrategyBest PC Games of 2022, page 14
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SimulationWitchy Life Story
Sundew StudiosFor:Players who enjoy cozy village stories and want gardening tasks tied to a festival deadlineSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended simulation may find the fixed two-week festival structure restrictive.
StrategyLine War
Studio CenturionFor:Strategy players who prefer planning commands over constant unit micromanagementSkip if:Players seeking direct control of every unit during continuous combat
SimulationBBQ Simulator: The Squad
CubeCube Sports Ltd.For:Players who enjoy cooperative cooking games and want sessions for groups of up to 8 friendsSkip if:Players seeking a focused cooking simulation without flying food, explosions, weather changes, or other disruptions
SimulationVade Retro : Exorcist
ForceightFor:Groups of friends who want online supernatural team competitionSkip if:Players seeking a solo campaign or a primarily single-player structure
SimulationAlchemy Garden
MadSushi GamesFor:Casual players who want shopkeeping alongside craftingSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action or RPG progression
RPGDungeons of Edera
Monster Tooth StudiosFor:Action RPG players who want changing dungeon layouts and enemy groupsSkip if:Players seeking fixed dungeon layouts may dislike the procedurally generated level structure
SimulationCar Detailing Simulator
Games IncubatorFor:Car restoration fans who want workshop tasks instead of competitive drivingSkip if:Players seeking driving-focused gameplay rather than workshop-based vehicle work
SimulationRealFlight Evolution
Horizon Hobby, LLCFor:RC flight enthusiasts who want to practice with digital aircraftSkip if:Players seeking a conventional racing game rather than flight simulation and piloting practice
AdventureWho Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus?
Wales InteractiveFor:Adventure players who want a filmed murder mysterySkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or other action-heavy mechanics
SimulationJunkyard Truck
Keystone KnightFor:Off-road driving fans who want vehicle repair and upgrade systemsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly guided driving game rather than maintenance, repairs, and resource management
RPGPaper Bride 2 Zangling Village
HeartBeat PlusFor:Horror adventure players who want a Chinese folklore settingSkip if:Players seeking a light, non-horror adventure may find the haunted setting and living dead too intense
RPGTinyfolks
VANDERMAESEN GAMESFor:Strategy RPG players who want to manage a town alongside combat rather than focus only on battles.Skip if:Players seeking a detailed story or extensive character writing; the description centers on training, town activities, and battles.
ActionWanderer
Mighty EyesFor:VR players who want a story-led time-travel adventureSkip if:Players seeking a single gameplay activity rather than a combination of puzzles, interactions, and action sequences
AdventureWavetale
Thunderful PublishingFor:Adventure players who want movement across open water and rooftopsSkip if:Players seeking a deep role-playing system with extensive character builds
AdventureForetales
Dear VillagersFor:Adventure fans who want a story with branching paths and multiple endingsSkip if:Players seeking a linear story may bounce off the branching paths and multiple possible endings.
StrategyFloodland
RavenscourtFor:City-building fans who want survival pressures tied to scarce supplies and labourSkip if:Players who want a fast-paced game may find the focus on resource gathering and settlement management slow.
ActionThe Chant
Prime MatterFor:Single-player horror fans who want third-person combat and cosmic themesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed adventure may hit a wall when panic, physical threats, and supernatural enemies must be managed together.
StrategyIsle of Arrows
GridpopFor:Tower-defense players who enjoy planning around random tile drawsSkip if:Players who want direct control over which towers they build
ActionSamurai Bringer
PLAYISMFor:Roguelite action players who want changing levels and repeated combat attemptsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure with extended exploration instead of repeated combat runs
SimulationFather's Day
EMIKA_GAMESFor:Players who prefer psychological thrillers with a story focused on loss, obsession, and familySkip if:Players seeking fast-paced horror, since the game identifies itself primarily as a walking simulator
SimulationACTION SANDBOX
Vona SoftFor:Players who enjoy experimenting with physics toys and setting their own objectivesSkip if:Players looking for a guided campaign, since play centers on creating toys and defining goals
AdventureThe Centennial Case : A Shijima Story
Square EnixFor:Mystery-adventure fans who want a live-action presentationSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration-heavy action, or character progression
RPGPrime of Flames
RAYKA STUDIOFor:Strategy players who want turn-based battles without a fixed movement orderSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat may bounce off the turn-based battle systemNothing matches. Loosen a filter.