CasualBest PC Games of 2022, page 175
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AdventureTHE ILLUSION: NIGHTMARE
Raven GamesFor:Horror-game players who want a haunted-mansion settingSkip if:Players who want open-ended exploration may hit a wall at the key-gated sequence of 24 rooms.
ActionApocalive
Dazzling DivineFor:Players who want third-person zombie shooting without a plot-focused campaignSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven shooter may find the plot-free structure too thin
SimulationFIRE HEAT
Louie IncFor:Sports-game fans interested in activities beyond conventional ball sportsSkip if:Players seeking a detailed simulation centered on one specific sport may find the collection of different mini-games too broad.
ActionEpicRecovery
UtatoraDeveloperFor:Score-chasing shooter players who prefer sub-one-minute attemptsSkip if:Players seeking long stages or extended mission-based progression may find the under-one-minute structure too brief.
AdventureMystical Riddles: Behind Doll’s Eyes Collector's Edition
Do Games LimitedFor:Players who enjoy paranormal detective stories with hidden-object investigationsSkip if:Players seeking action-focused combat rather than searches, puzzles, and detective investigation
RacingPickup One
Pickup OneFor:Casual players who want short, score-focused parkour runsSkip if:Players seeking a story, combat system, or character progression may find the score-focused structure limited
ActionPlop Saga
Simple TouchFor:Players who prefer solo platforming adventures over multiplayer gamesSkip if:Players seeking a story with more detail than a small water drop’s forest-saving journey
OtherImmortelle
MUTEKFor:Viewers of abstract audiovisual art who prefer a short, structured VR experienceSkip if:Players seeking conventional objectives, progression, or game systems will find this is an artwork rather than a game.
SimulationTerror Brain: Night Out
Dwarven PigeonFor:Single-player horror fans who want a confined-house escape storySkip if:Players looking for a large world to explore; the entire game takes place inside one house.
OtherI'm Prop: Hide and Seek Game
Ruthenium EntertainmentFor:Online groups who enjoy hide-and-seek gamesSkip if:Players seeking a campaign or character progression
RPG言++ WordsPlus
Play SentenceFor:Players interested in narrative games about language and communicationSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused or mechanically varied gameplay
ActionDick Ranger
FM Simple Games StudioFor:Fans of old-school adventures who want exploration and puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused depth may find the described emphasis on exploration, traps, and puzzles too light on combat detail.
ActionKokoro's Gensokyo Journey: The Lost Masks
CygnusA-1For:Touhou fans seeking a game centered on Hata no KokoroSkip if:Players seeking a stage-based structure rather than exploration-driven progression
SimulationSUSHI ALONe
べすとまんFor:Players who enjoy short restaurant-management rounds with timed order handlingSkip if:Players seeking slow, detailed restaurant planning may hit the 60-second service limit immediately
RacingRush Rush Rally Reloaded
Senile TeamFor:Top-down racing fans who want short, fast-paced eventsSkip if:Players seeking realistic driving simulation or cockpit-based racing
RPG哪吒三太子
黑白牛游戏For:Players who enjoy Chinese myth-inspired adventures with a chapter-based campaignSkip if:Players looking for open-ended exploration may find the eight-chapter, story-led structure restrictive
ActionThe Wire Man
Tape StudioFor:Platformer fans who want a demanding climbing challengeSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving platformer with low punishment for mistakes
AdventureJelly In The Dark
Orata StudioFor:Adventure players who enjoy managing a limited resource while evading pursuersSkip if:Players who want to explore without tracking a resource may hit a wall when the dirt gauge runs out and the jelly can be caught.
CasualGirlPuzzle
CatGirl_StudioFor:Casual players seeking low-pressure jigsaw sessionsSkip if:Players seeking a puzzle experience built around mechanics other than tile-position changes
ActionJet Dancer
Jonathan Price ArtFor:Action-platformer fans who want fast aerial movement and close-range attacksSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may find the stated sub-three-hour route to the ending brief
StrategyDeus Novum
Gearworks GamesFor:God-game players who want village management combined with direct creature trainingSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign, since the stated content covers three islands and 6–8 hours
RPGDemong Hunter
LinkTown IncFor:Action fans who want short, fast battlesSkip if:Players seeking slow, story-heavy progression rather than repeated quick battles
RPGDagger of heroes
Nikita MortiFor:Players who enjoy 2D platformers with roguelike and RPG elementsSkip if:Players looking for a story-led experience focused on dialogue or explorationNothing matches. Loosen a filter.