StrategyBest PC Games of 2023, page 13
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RPGSTORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life
MarvelousFor:Farming simulation fans who want crop growing, animal care, and homestead upgradesSkip if:Players looking for fast-paced action rather than gradual farm development and relationship building
CasualTravellin Cats in Maple Hollow 🍂
Travellin CatsFor:Hidden-object fans who prefer short, single-scene searchesSkip if:Players seeking multiple levels, character progression, or a larger campaign
CasualYEAH! YOU WANT "THOSE GAMES," RIGHT? SO HERE YOU GO! NOW, LET'S SEE YOU CLEAR THEM!
D3PUBLISHERFor:Casual players who want a collection of replayable minigamesSkip if:Players seeking a single long-form game rather than a set of short minigame stages
ActionSlayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer
No More RobotsFor:Fans of weapon-focused games who want seven listed combat optionsSkip if:Players seeking a large arsenal may find seven listed weapons and powers restrictive.
ActionGarten of Banban 6
Euphoric BrothersFor:Horror-adventure players who want to investigate a mysterious facilitySkip if:Players seeking a friendly-character-focused adventure may bounce off the shift toward enemies throughout the kindergarten
SimulationPlantera 2: Golden Acorn
VaragtPFor:Garden-building fans who want to arrange plants, animals and decorationsSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced game may find the garden-growing loop too gradual.
ActionTouhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
Mediascape Co., Ltd.For:Touhou fans who want competitive bullet-hell matchesSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced shooter with time to plan each movement
RPG沉默的蟋蟀
噪点游戏 SERICA GAMESFor:Cricket-raising fans who want to manage a changing roster rather than focus on a fixed cast.Skip if:Players who prefer exact numerical stats may find the approximate attribute ranges less suitable.
CasualTravellin Cats in Bali
Travellin CatsFor:Casual players who want a short, low-pressure hidden-object searchSkip if:Players seeking multiple levels, a campaign, or substantial gameplay variety
AdventureLunar Mirror:The Pavilion of Desire
DSGameFor:Horror adventure fans who want story-led exploration and puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than exploration, conversations, and puzzle solving
CasualBETON BRUTAL
Jan MalitschekFor:Parkour fans who want a first-person tower climbSkip if:Players seeking forgiving progression may find repeated falls costly because there are no checkpoints
ActionGal Guardians: Demon Purge
INTI CREATES CO., LTD.For:Players who enjoy 2D action adventures with boss battles and route-based explorationSkip if:Players seeking a slow, story-led adventure rather than repeated combat and boss encounters
SimulationFarmer's Life
PlayWay S.A.For:Farm simulation fans who want varied activities beyond crop managementSkip if:Players seeking a tightly directed campaign rather than an open-ended sandbox
SimulationBattle Talent
CydreamFor:VR action players who want physics-based sword fightingSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign with fixed levels and a defined narrative
RPGWorldless
CoatsinkFor:Platformer fans who want combat that combines turn-based decisions with real-time actionSkip if:Players seeking a single, consistent combat pace may find the combination of turn-based strategy and real-time action demanding.
SimulationPasspartout 2: The Lost Artist
Flamebait GamesFor:Players who want a relaxed point-and-click adventure centered on drawingSkip if:Players seeking combat, complex strategy, or fast-paced action
ActionDAVIGO: VR vs. PC
Davigo StudioFor:Groups with access to a VR player and at least one PC player who want asymmetric matchesSkip if:Players seeking a single-player campaign or a match format without the required VR-versus-PC roles
RPGLumencraft
Star DriftersFor:Players who want shooting combined with base defense and resource excavationSkip if:Players seeking a conventional linear shooter without construction, digging, or settlement defense
ActionFigment 2: Creed Valley
Bedtime Digital GamesFor:Action-adventure players who want puzzles and combat tied to musicSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused game without puzzle-solving or exploration
ActionPortal Dungeon
Dusk Dog StudioFor:Roguelite players who want build experimentation across changing dungeon encountersSkip if:Players seeking a large campaign may reach the end of the stated eight-level structure quickly
RPGCookie Cutter: Overkill Edition
Subcult Joint LTDFor:Metroidvania fans who want a 15-plus-hour campaignSkip if:Players seeking a short or low-violence adventure may find its 15-plus-hour campaign and combat focus unsuitable
ActionCavern of Dreams
Super Rare OriginalsFor:Platformer fans who want exploration and collectible huntingSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused platforming or weapon-based action
StrategyHexarchy
Yogscast GamesFor:Historical strategy fans who want empire building in shorter sessionsSkip if:Players seeking long campaigns that unfold over many hours may find the sub-hour game format restrictive.Nothing matches. Loosen a filter.