StrategyBest PC Games of 2023, page 14
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ActionZortch
MutantlegFor:Single-player FPS fans who want a self-contained sci-fi campaignSkip if:Players seeking exploration, puzzle-solving, or non-combat-focused progression may hit a wall in the combat-heavy campaign.
RPGJianghu Survivor
Surprising StudioFor:Players who want short roguelite runs rather than long sessionsSkip if:Players seeking long-form sessions may find the 15-minute run structure restrictive.
RPGLakeburg Legacies
Ishtar GamesFor:Players who want matchmaking to be the central management activitySkip if:Players seeking direct combat or exploration rather than social and settlement management
StrategyHoloParade
holo IndieFor:hololive fans who want to collect and develop affiliated charactersSkip if:Players seeking a short, fixed campaign without repeated formation testing
SimulationSnail Simulator
Mr. Snail DevFor:Players who enjoy slow-paced social simulationsSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced experience may bounce off the game's deliberately slow movement and pace.
StrategyTower Tactics: Liberation
asraworksFor:Strategy players who enjoy combining tower defense with deck-buildingSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign structure rather than runs with changing maps, routes, and rewards
ActionHitler is my crush
DarkLight StudioFor:Players who want a third-person shooter built around provocative political satireSkip if:Players seeking a serious or historically grounded treatment of Hitler and World War II
SimulationThe Backrooms: Survival
RE:CODEFor:Horror players who want randomized exploration instead of memorized mapsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign with predictable routes and story progression
ActionDouble Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
Maximum EntertainmentFor:Double Dragon fans who want a new entry in the seriesSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, unchanged sequence across every playthrough may find the roguelite structure less suited to them.
ActionClash: Artifacts of Chaos
NaconFor:Action-adventure players who want close-range martial arts combatSkip if:Players who want forgiving fights may hit a wall when a combat mistake can quickly prove fatal
AdventureAnemoiapolis: Chapter 1
Andrew QuistFor:Horror fans who prefer familiar architectural settings over conventional haunted locationsSkip if:Players seeking direct combat may find the focus on escape, exploration, and environmental interaction too passive
AdventureSLUDGE LIFE 2
Devolver DigitalFor:Players who enjoy first-person exploration with a search for hidden locationsSkip if:Players who want a tightly guided route may find the search for hidden tag spots and secrets too open-ended.
RPGThe Light Brigade: Definitive Edition
Funktronic LabsFor:VR shooter fans who want runs shaped by loot and changing environmentsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign with consistent battlefields rather than repeated procedural runs
AdventureDordogne
Focus EntertainmentFor:Players who prefer reflective narrative adventures over action-led gamesSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced, action-led adventure may find the reflective memory focus mismatched
OtherTaskPals
Ascalon GamesFor:Fans of desktop companion apps who want small pixel pets near the taskbarSkip if:Players seeking a deep game with progression, missions, or extensive systems
StrategyEspresso Tycoon
PlayWay S.A.For:Simulation players who want to manage a café businessSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven adventure rather than business management and mission-based objectives
CasualHeadbangers: Rhythm Royale
Team17For:Groups seeking online party competition with up to 30 playersSkip if:Players seeking a focused rhythm game built around mastering one consistent input pattern
RPGNoob - The Factionless
Olydri StudioFor:J-RPG fans who want to manage a four-character partySkip if:Players seeking a short campaign may find the stated 50+ hours of gameplay a poor match.
RPGMeg's Monster
OdencatFor:JRPG fans who want a short, story-led adventureSkip if:Players seeking a long-form RPG with extensive progression or a large world
RPGExtremely Powerful Capybaras
PM Studios, Inc.For:Roguelite fans who want runs built around changing skill combinationsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure rather than repeated combat runs
RPGSwords and Sandals Immortals
eGames.comFor:Turn-based combat fans who want both solo and online gladiator battlesSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based arena encounters
ActionD'LIRIUM
B52 Development TeamFor:Fans of experimental shooters who want horror elements and unconventional controlsSkip if:Players seeking a conventional shooter with familiar controls may find the experimental input scheme unsuitable
RPGAffogato
Spiral Up GamesFor:RPG players who want a story centered on customers and their personal strugglesSkip if:Players who want combat without card and route decisions may hit a wall in the mind stages.Nothing matches. Loosen a filter.