SimulationBest PC Games of 2022, page 54
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ActionDIMENSIONAL SLAUGHTER
ManliestDevFor:FPS players who want constant movement and combat rather than a slower paceSkip if:Players who want forgiving runs will hit the wall when one death resets the attempt from the beginning.
CasualGore Screaming Show
JASTFor:Horror visual-novel fans who want a story centered on disturbing mysteriesSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or other active gameplay systems
RPGSerafina and the Key to the Egg
Kagura GamesFor:Players of story-led RPGs who want a time-limited treasure-recovery plotSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended RPG without a fixed deadline for completing activities
ActionCrushBorgs
XitilonFor:Solo players who want a retro-styled platformer with shootingSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign beyond the 10-level structure
ActionBlock'Em!
Aurora PunksFor:Groups of 2 to 4 players looking for competitive party matchesSkip if:Players looking for a deep single-player campaign or extended narrative
ActionREPLIKATOR
R_GamesFor:Players who enjoy twin-stick shooting with procedurally varied runsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign with predictable room layouts may find repeated procedural runs too variable
ActionShirone: the Dragon Girl
Flyhigh WorksFor:Adventure players who prefer solving riddles and environmental puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a combat-centered adventure rather than a puzzle-and-escape structure
StrategyVenture Towns
Kairosoft Co.,LtdFor:Players who enjoy building towns and managing their economic growthSkip if:Players looking for a game centered on combat or direct control of individual residents
CasualSocial Moth
Tiny Fury GamesFor:Players interested in stories about social anxiety who want a narrative-led platformerSkip if:Players who want platforming without emotional-state management may hit a wall when Aletris’s anxiety rises and grounding options are needed.
ActionAutomaton Lung
Luke VincentFor:Players who enjoy exploratory games with sparse informationSkip if:Players who want a clearly explained story may find the limited information frustrating
RPGThe Passenger
Hosted GamesFor:Cosmic horror readers who want a long-form interactive novelSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or other hands-on gameplay systems
ActionClown Of Duty
RIVERSIDE SPORTSFor:Fans of multiplayer shooters who want quick combatSkip if:Players who prefer slow-paced combat over quick firefights
SimulationUltrawings 2
Bit Planet Games, LLCFor:VR players who want aircraft piloting built around hand-based motion controlsSkip if:Players seeking a detailed civilian flight simulator rather than an arcade-oriented mission game
SimulationSakura Succubus 5
Winged CloudFor:Visual-novel readers who want a romance story centered on a group trip to a European countrySkip if:Players looking for action-oriented gameplay rather than a story-led visual novel
ActionChrono Survival
Petushock ProductionFor:Arcade roguelite fans who want build-focused combat runsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure instead of repeated arcade-style runs
AdventureIN THE BUILDING: CATS
Laush StudioFor:Casual players who enjoy methodical hidden-object searchesSkip if:Players who need combat, character progression, or broader adventure mechanics may hit a wall because the central activity is finding hidden cats.
ActionDeadburg
Reanimated GamesFor:Zombie-survival players who want exploration and base constructionSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted campaign instead of procedurally generated survival play
RPGAn Outcry
Quinn K.For:Horror readers who prefer text-led stories to action-focused gameplay.Skip if:Players seeking a long campaign may find the roughly 4-hour runtime brief.
CasualIt's Kooky
Roshan NowshadFor:Fans of hidden-object games who want a short, map-based search experienceSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may find the stated 1.5–2 hours of gameplay brief
StrategyBoom Slingers
Boom CorpFor:Artillery-game fans who want short online duels rather than long matchesSkip if:Players seeking a single-player campaign or extended narrative progression
SimulationJapanese Rail Sim: Journey to Kyoto
Sonic Powered Co.,Ltd.For:Railway simulation fans who want live-action Kyoto route footageSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or a story-driven campaign
StrategyDecisive Campaigns: Ardennes Offensive
Matrix GamesFor:World War II wargamers who want battalion-level operational campaignsSkip if:Players seeking quick matches rather than a full campaign lasting over 16 days
SimulationBlack Hole Pool VR
Pixel Works Ltd.For:Pool fans who want to play in VR rather than on a physical tableSkip if:Players seeking a story campaign or a progression structure beyond points, rankings, and accessoriesNothing matches. Loosen a filter.