ActionBest PC Games of 2023, page 137
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AdventureMystery Case Files: The Dalimar Legacy Collector's Edition
BFG EntertainmentFor:Hidden-object adventure fans who want a story about a major villain’s pastSkip if:Players seeking combat or action-focused gameplay instead of hidden-object searches and puzzles
SimulationSchool Days
MDickieFor:Players who want a school simulation with scheduled daily routinesSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted school story rather than a recurring daily simulation
RPGMilita Aventuro
DawncraftFor:Players who prefer narrative adventures centered on political conflict and personal viewpointsSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may find the emphasis on conversations, exploration, and decisions limiting
ActionVerisim Skies
Carry-On GamesFor:Shoot 'em up fans who want a story-led campaignSkip if:Players seeking exploration, branching progression, or a large open world
StrategyRise of Jericho
Starseed ForestFor:Strategy players who prefer settlement management over direct battlefield commandSkip if:Players seeking large-scale military battles or detailed direct combat
SimulationThe RailIdle
HenapokoyaFor:Simulation players who want an unattended resource-gathering loopSkip if:Players looking for continuous, hands-on action rather than an idle base phase
RPGDungeon Survival
Energy CrystalFor:Turn-based RPG players who want to build a party from distinct character classesSkip if:Players looking for real-time combat rather than turn-based battles
StrategyChess Royal
Silesia GamesFor:Chess learners who want structured puzzle practiceSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign or gameplay beyond chess matches and puzzles
RPGNeverHome Ch.1 - Hall of Apathy
Shadow GengisFor:Players who enjoy short, puzzle-focused horror adventuresSkip if:Players seeking a long, self-contained campaign rather than a chapter in an anthology
ActionOverdrive Escape
Orazgylyjov DavutFor:Action players who want demanding room-by-room shootingSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving shooter rather than frequent deaths and high combat pressure
ActionThe Wonderful One: After School Hero
PlatinumGames Inc.For:Side-scrolling shooter fans who want laser-based combatSkip if:Players looking for a deep role-playing progression system rather than arcade-style drills
RPGThe doll
Dark Light StudioFor:Horror visual-novel readers who want a story built around a doll ritualSkip if:Players looking for action systems or exploration may find the visual-novel structure limited.
AdventureRolling Toolman
Valkeala softwareFor:Players who enjoy timed rolling challenges with environmental hazardsSkip if:Players who need forgiving controls may struggle with steering the ball around rotating and pushing obstacles.
RPGKingmaker Academy: Warrior's Duels
2dragontailsFor:Roguelike players who want repeated 1v1 card battlesSkip if:Players seeking conventional monster battles rather than duels against other warriors
AdventureThe Garden of silvergrass
Art of TenthFor:Visual novel fans who want a romance-focused fantasy storySkip if:Players seeking combat, platforming, or exploration mechanics may find the text-adventure format limited.
AdventureA Whisper in the Twilight: Chapter One
Inorganic VisionsFor:Single-player adventure fans who want a story set on an alien moonSkip if:Players looking for combat-focused gameplay may find the stated emphasis on puzzles, clues, and evasion a mismatch.
RPGGreed and Grind
PixelaborFor:Idle RPG players who prefer automatic battles over direct combatSkip if:Players seeking varied environments may find the single dungeon background repetitive.
AdventureQueen of Moths
Tesseract GamesFor:Horror adventure fans who want a choice-driven narrativeSkip if:Players seeking combat systems or action-heavy encounters
ActionCrimen - Mercenary Tales
Carbon StudioFor:VR players who want arcade slashing instead of physics-focused interactionsSkip if:Players seeking complex physics-based VR interactions rather than direct arcade slashing
OtherMannequin The Spotting
Robot Legs GamesFor:Single-player horror fans who enjoy observation and deduction before entering dangerSkip if:Players seeking direct combat or action-heavy horror may bounce off the camera inspection and avoidance structure
ActionSpace Vikings
Moon Mole GamesFor:Players who enjoy sci-fi shooters and want roguelite dungeon-crawler exploration.Skip if:Players seeking a story-led game centered on dialogue, relationships, or a stated narrative arc.
RPGEtrom 20th Anniversary Edition
AgeOfGamesFor:Action-RPG players who want point-and-click controls and a dark futuristic settingSkip if:Players seeking polished modern controls may find the proprietary interface unfamiliar and divisive
AdventureFinish Report
D4For:Science-fiction horror fans who want a short investigation rather than a long campaignSkip if:Players seeking a long game may find the intended 1–2-hour experience too brief.Nothing matches. Loosen a filter.