CasualBest PC Games of 2022, page 8
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ActionKlonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
Bandai Namco EntertainmentFor:Players who enjoy 3D side-scrolling action and want a two-game collection.Skip if:Players seeking a substantially reworked version of the original games may find the gameplay and worlds remain unchanged.
SimulationBuilder Simulator
Live Motion GamesFor:Players who want a house-building game with guided construction tasksSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or character-driven progression rather than construction tasks
RPGLittle Noah: Scion of Paradise
Cygames, Inc.For:Roguelite players who want changing dungeon layouts and repeat expeditionsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, linear dungeon structure may find the changing-run format less suitable
SimulationFresh Start Cleaning Simulator
Awaken RealmsFor:Solo players looking for a nature-restoration game rather than multiplayer playSkip if:Players seeking combat-centered action or survival challenges
SimulationBakery Simulator
Ultimate Games S.A.For:Players who want a baking-focused management simulation with ingredient and equipment decisionsSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced game without recipe preparation, inventory management, or deliveries
OtherOccult
RenderiseFor:Cooperative horror players who want quest-based sessions with friendsSkip if:Players seeking a linear story with one fixed ending may find the quest structure unsuitable
ActionFrom Space
Curve GamesFor:Co-op shooter groups who want missions built around surviving enemy wavesSkip if:Players seeking a quiet or low-pressure pace may find the repeated combat waves too hectic.
ActionSpark the Electric Jester 3
Feperd GamesFor:Action-platformer fans who want high-speed 3D stagesSkip if:Players seeking a slow, exploration-led platformer rather than rapid stage-based action
RPGRune Factory 5
XSEED GamesFor:Action RPG players who want farming and town activities alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking an action RPG focused only on missions and monster battles
AdventureFrog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County
worm clubFor:Fans of light detective adventures who want a family-friendly mysterySkip if:Players seeking deep investigative systems or complex case-solving mechanics
StrategySneak Thief
Nicholas RizzoFor:Stealth fans who want combat as an alternative approachSkip if:Players seeking a strictly nonviolent stealth game may find the combat-focused approach unsuitable.
SimulationPANELKI
Alexander GromykoFor:Players who want an open-world city setting with utility work and environmental interactionSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or a story structure beyond completing jobs and saving for departure
SimulationEndorphin Vice
Endorphin StudiosFor:Action players who want to experiment with physics-driven combat scenariosSkip if:Players seeking a narrative campaign or structured mission progression may find the sandbox format too open-ended
SportsAokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue - EXTRA2
NekoNyan Ltd.For:Aokana fans who want a continuation focused on MisakiSkip if:Players seeking branching routes or a gameplay-heavy sports title may hit a wall with its visual-novel format.
ActionThe Last Hero of Nostalgaia
CoatsinkFor:Souls-like players who want demanding combat in a satirical settingSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed combat experience may find the repeated threat of difficult encounters too demanding
SimulationDōkyūsei: Bangin' Summer
ShiravuneFor:Dating-sim fans who want a short summer story about relationshipsSkip if:Players seeking a long story may find the three-week timeframe limiting
ActionSuper Kiwi 64
SiactroFor:Players seeking a 3D platformer built around collecting itemsSkip if:Players seeking a required, fixed sequence of levels
SimulationAPICO
Whitethorn GamesFor:Bee enthusiasts who want a relaxed simulation with breeding and conservationSkip if:Players seeking combat, high-pressure challenges, or fast action
SimulationArcade Paradise
Wired ProductionsFor:Players who enjoy management games that mix routine chores with running an arcadeSkip if:Players looking for a management game without recurring laundry and trash chores
RPGSpirit of the Island
META PublishingFor:Players who enjoy farming and crafting games with island exploration rather than combat-focused adventures.Skip if:Players seeking a tightly directed campaign may find the open-ended mix of activities less structured.
SportsOlliOlli World
2KFor:Players who enjoy skateboarding games with trick-based movement and branching routesSkip if:Players looking for a story-focused game rather than a skating-centered experience
RPGA Perfect Day
Perfect Day StudioFor:Narrative adventure players who want interconnected character storiesSkip if:Players seeking a linear story without repeated-day structure may find the looping format restrictive.
StrategyHoney, I Joined a Cult
Team17For:Fans of cult-management games who want to oversee members and resourcesSkip if:Players seeking direct action rather than a management-focused gameNothing matches. Loosen a filter.