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Best PC Games of 2022

4,243 games

Released on Steam in 2022, most popular first. Each with a fit check, so you know who it is for before you buy.

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Best PC Games of 2022, page 28

RPG

Buccaneers!

Skyward DigitalWin · 2022For:Pirate-game fans who want faction-based campaignsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear story rather than changing faction conditions and territorial conflict
Adventure

The Forest Quartet

Bedtime Digital GamesWin · 2022For:Puzzle-adventure players who prefer short, story-focused experiencesSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may find the compact, one-evening structure too brief.
RPG

你已经猜到结局了吗

橘音Win · 2022For:Solo deduction players who enjoy solving unusual stories through questionsSkip if:Players seeking action, exploration, or combat may hit a wall at the text-based question-and-answer investigation loop
RPG

Gerda: A Flame in Winter

DON'T NODWin · 2022For:Players who prefer choice-driven stories over action-focused gamesSkip if:Players who prefer a linear narrative rather than multiple story paths and conclusions
Simulation

WW2: Bunker Simulator

Art Games Studio S.A.Win · 2022For:World War II game players who want to defend a fixed position while completing missionsSkip if:Players who want a combat-only pace may hit a wall when they must pause to cook, search bodies, and check supplies.
Adventure

fault - StP - LIGHTKRAVTE

Phoenixx Inc.Win · Mac · Linux · 2022For:Visual novel readers who want human drama set across science-fiction and fantasy elementsSkip if:Players who want a mechanics-focused game may bounce off the cinematic visual novel format and its emphasis on story presentation.
RPG

Not Tonight 2

No More RobotsWin · 2022For:Players drawn to politically themed dark comedy who want a story-led road trip.Skip if:Players looking for combat-centered gameplay may hit a wall at the door-work and document-checking loop.
Adventure

Madohi Shiroki no Kamikakushi

HIKARI FIELDWin · 2022For:Fans of fantasy romance games who want a title from Lump of SugarSkip if:Players seeking action-focused gameplay rather than a fantasy romance game
Strategy

TFM: The First Men

Gathering TreeWin · 2022For:Colony-sim players who want settlement decisions to carry across generationsSkip if:Players seeking a narrowly focused colony simulator may hit a wall when the game shifts into party exploration and combat.
Racing

Barro F22

SC JogosWin · 2022For:Players seeking fast races with toy-car or go-kart-style vehiclesSkip if:Players seeking a slower, easier introduction to the F version; the vendor recommends Barro GT for newcomers.
Action

Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes

Daedalic EntertainmentWin · 2022For:Pinball fans who want combat against zombie hordesSkip if:Players seeking a traditional pinball game without defense combat, abilities, or enemy encounters
Simulation

明星志願2

SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENTWin · 2022For:Players who want a structured, three-year celebrity-management simulationSkip if:Players who want a short, single-session game rather than a three-year career-management structure
Casual

Please Be Happy

Studio ÉlanWin · Mac · Linux · 2022For:Visual novel readers who prefer character-focused slice-of-life storiesSkip if:Players looking for action, combat, or substantial gameplay mechanics
Simulation

Lost Nova

HopFrogWin · 2022For:Players seeking a relaxed alien-world adventure without combat or time limitsSkip if:Players looking for combat, enemies, or urgent survival pressure
RPG

Zorbus

ZorbusWin · 2022For:Traditional roguelike fans who want randomly generated dungeon runsSkip if:Players who want a run to continue after character death, since death is permanent
Action

ZCREW

Snail Games USAWin · 2022For:Roguelike shooter players who want to build around weapon stats and attachmentsSkip if:Players looking for a slow-paced or meditative experience; combat centers on fighting waves of enemies.
Adventure

tERRORbane

WhisperGamesWin · 2022For:Adventure players who enjoy using glitches and loopholes as progression toolsSkip if:Players seeking a conventional fantasy adventure with a cohesive, continuous plot
Action

Sentimental K

WanderLux GamesWin · Mac · 2022For:Action roguelike players who enjoy rebuilding a character's setup on each runSkip if:Players who want permanent character-stat upgrades will hit a wall after death, since stats do not improve permanently.
RPG

Tumbleweed Destiny

KIMIDORI SOFTWin · 2022For:Casual players who want a movement-based progression loop rather than a click-focused oneSkip if:Players seeking a story-led RPG with extensive character development or complex role-playing systems
RPG

Arcadie: Second-Born

Arcadie & UtopieWin · Mac · 2022For:Players who want character-driven fantasy stories with romance and political decisionsSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused RPG with detailed battles rather than a choice-led royal drama
RPG

The Hand of Merlin

Versus EvilWin · Mac · Linux · 2022For:Arthurian fantasy fans who want a cosmic-horror settingSkip if:Players seeking a linear campaign with reversible decisions may find the permanent choices restrictive.
Adventure

Yotsume God -Reunion-

SEEC Inc.Win · 2022For:Players who enjoy Japanese folklore settings and shrine-centered storiesSkip if:Players looking for action-focused gameplay rather than story-led escape puzzles
Casual

怕不怕趴喵霸霸 Ghost Party Nyanbaba

冷笑黑妖Win · 2022For:Casual players who want timed hidden-object searchesSkip if:Players seeking a long-form story, character progression, or complex systems
Adventure

Seventh Lair

MangaGamerWin · Mac · 2022For:Visual novel readers interested in stories about indie developers and their fansSkip if:Players looking for a long-form story may find the short visual novel format too brief