ActionBest PC Games of 2023
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ActionLaika: Aged Through Blood
Thunderful PublishingFor:Metroidvania fans who want vehicle-based combat and explorationSkip if:Players seeking relaxed combat may hit a wall when motorbike encounters demand precision and strategic thinking.
SimulationAges of Conflict: World War Simulator
JoySpark GamesFor:Map painters who want to create borders, terrain, and custom scenariosSkip if:Players seeking direct tactical control or conventional strategy-game decision-making may stop at the game's observation-focused structure.
ActionNoobs Want to Live
Lightning GamesFor:Roguelike players who enjoy experimenting with different skill combinationsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign with a described narrative arc; the supplied description centers on runs, combat, and builds.
StrategyBlood Bowl 3
Slitherine Ltd.For:Fantasy football fans who want tactical positioning and turn-based match decisionsSkip if:Players who want predictable sports matches may hit a wall when injuries, permanent player retirements, and uncontrolled events change the game
AdventureThe Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
Devolver DigitalFor:Narrative-game players who want branching decisions and long-form character storiesSkip if:Players seeking combat, action sequences, or traditional RPG progression may find the narrative focus too limited
SimulationZero Caliber VR
XREAL GamesFor:VR shooter players who want physical weapon handling and cover-based combatSkip if:Players seeking varied non-combat activities may find the experience centered on repeated shooting and movement.
SimulationFive Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2
ScottGamesFor:Five Nights at Freddy’s fans who want a VR entry with varied workplace activitiesSkip if:Players seeking a single, focused horror campaign rather than a collection of separate activities
RPGBlood West
New Blood InteractiveFor:Stealth-FPS fans who want open-ended maps and optional direct combatSkip if:Players looking for a tightly linear campaign rather than three freely explored scenarios
RPGShadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
Hooded HorseFor:Stealth strategy fans who want real-time missions and supernatural abilities rather than turn-based encountersSkip if:Players seeking direct combat as the main approach may find the emphasis on stealth, cover, and enemy sight lines restrictive
ActionBang-On Balls: Chronicles
Untold TalesFor:Players who want an open-world adventure with combat and platforming rather than a linear level sequence.Skip if:Players seeking a tightly directed, linear story experience may find the open-world sandbox structure too loose.
ActionMETAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version
KONAMIFor:Stealth-action fans who want camouflage-based evasion in a jungle settingSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced action game rather than stealth-focused play
AdventureTo The Core
SomethingExtraFor:Incremental-game players who enjoy gathering resources and buying upgradesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led structure or character-focused progression
AdventureFears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout
Rayll StudiosFor:Horror players who prefer short, story-led experiencesSkip if:Players seeking an extended experience beyond a short narrative episode
RPGSailing Era
bilibiliFor:Players who want historical seafaring with trading and explorationSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear campaign may find the many ports, activities, and destinations diffuse the experience.
RPGGod Of Weapons
Imagine GamesFor:Action roguelike players who enjoy managing inventory choices during a runSkip if:Players seeking manually aimed or manually triggered weapon attacks
StrategyPharaoh™: A New Era
DotemuFor:City-builder players who want to manage ancient Egyptian settlementsSkip if:Players seeking a short experience may find the campaign's 50 missions and stated 100-plus hours of gameplay too extensive.
StrategyLast Train Home
THQ NordicFor:Strategy players who want to manage a military unit through a historical wartime journeySkip if:Players who want combat to be the whole experience may hit a wall when they must manage crew duties, morale and supplies between missions.
ActionRedfall
Bethesda SoftworksFor:Players who want a vampire-themed first-person shooter with an ongoing storySkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear shooter rather than open-area exploration and environmental investigation
SimulationKiller Frequency
Team17For:Horror puzzle fans who prefer solving callers’ predicaments over direct combat.Skip if:Players seeking combat-focused horror, since the described play centers on calls, exploration, and puzzles.
StrategySilica
Bohemia InteractiveFor:FPS players who want the option to command forces rather than fight only on the groundSkip if:Players looking for a single, consistent perspective may find the shift between ground combat and top-down command limiting.
AdventureLoddlenaut
Secret ModeFor:Adventure players who want ocean cleanup and exploration on an alien planetSkip if:Players looking for a combat-centered experience
ActionBread & Fred
InfogramesFor:Co-op pairs who enjoy coordination-heavy platformingSkip if:Players looking for a forgiving platformer may find the precise jumps and long falls demanding
RPGBOOK OF HOURS
Weather FactoryFor:Players who prefer combat-free RPGs focused on research and craftingSkip if:Players seeking combat, battles, or action-driven RPG encountersNothing matches. Loosen a filter.