StrategyBest PC Games of 2023, page 161
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Firedanger StudioFor:Single-player players who want medieval settlement building combined with character progressionSkip if:Players seeking a finished, polished experience rather than a pre-alpha game under active development
StrategyTASUKEMONO
IigelsoftFor:Puzzle players who prefer planning moves over reacting under time pressureSkip if:Players looking for real-time action may find the step-by-step command structure slow.
ActionThe American War
Posh Toffee GamesFor:Players interested in Vietnam War stories told through a veteran’s uncertain recollectionsSkip if:Players looking for a straightforward, consistently reliable account may find the narration’s uncertain perspective distracting.
SimulationOne Tank Army
GalaDevFor:Players who enjoy tank combat with frequent multitasking between crew dutiesSkip if:Players seeking a realistic tank simulation with a conventional multi-person crew
StrategyRebellion Corporation
OO GamesFor:Strategy players who want resource gathering and base defense managed alongside direct combat controlSkip if:Players seeking continuous manual control over every defensive or resource-gathering action
AdventureJourney Into Darkness
Star Seeker LtdFor:Horror players who want flashlight-based zombie encounters and escape objectivesSkip if:Players seeking a game without resource pressure, since flashlight power decreases during play
ActionCrystal Riders VR
Nikola GrunchevskiFor:Virtual-reality players who want an archery-centered endless runnerSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign with carefully controlled levels rather than repeated runs
StrategyMetal March
BlueTaleFor:Turn-based strategy players who enjoy planning around distinct unit movement and attack patternsSkip if:Players who want battles without positional planning may hit a wall when each troop's movement and attack behavior must be weighed.
ActionChibi Ninja Shino-kun: Treasure of Demon Tower
Ohsat GamesFor:Fans of retro ninja platformers who want a tower-climbing gameSkip if:Players looking for a slow, meditative pace rather than fast platforming
RacingWanted Driver
Kiro GamesFor:Players who want city driving centered on evading policeSkip if:Players looking for driving that does not center on police pursuit and vehicle destruction
RPGLove Quest
Fire Cycle GamesFor:Players who enjoy dark comedy and want romance as the central questSkip if:Players seeking deep combat systems or a large-scale RPG structure
SimulationKung Fu School
HandMade GamesFor:Martial arts fans who want a short combat-focused simulatorSkip if:Players seeking a deep story, broad exploration, or a large campaign structure
ActionCovenant: Project Zero
11000ADFor:Science-fiction fans who want a story about a captain and a misfit crewSkip if:Players looking for branching narrative structure rather than a linear story
StrategyGravity
Tiny Castle GamesFor:Puzzle players who enjoy physics-based problem solvingSkip if:Players seeking action, combat, or story-driven progression may find the object-placement format too narrow.
ActionEscape Dream
NotThisTimeFor:Adventure players who enjoy navigating traps and monsters across staged mapsSkip if:Players seeking a purely linear route may find the exploration and possible alternate paths distracting.
CasualFlower Memories
GoldaraitFor:Casual players who want memory exercises rather than action gameplaySkip if:Players seeking action, exploration, or story-driven progression may hit a wall at the memory exercise itself.
ActionYou Have No Time
Lime Blossom StudioFor:Puzzle fans who want short, time-limited challengesSkip if:Players who prefer relaxed puzzle solving may find the 30-second limit restrictive
SimulationPaper Flight - Beyond Time
EpiXR Games UGFor:Casual players who want a short, low-pressure flying gameSkip if:Players seeking complex combat systems or demanding tactical decisions may hit the limit of the balloon-and-dash mechanics.
SimulationStonga Bird
StongaFor:Arcade players who want short, repeatable score-chasing sessionsSkip if:Players seeking a story campaign, character progression, or varied mission structure
OtherWild Seas
DuDeeki StudioFor:Tower-defense fans who want a pirate-themed gem-defense gameSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign beyond 4 worlds may find the game limited in scope.
StrategyRoxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness
Sinomod StudiosFor:Mancala fans who want a story campaign rather than only standalone board matchesSkip if:Players seeking a broad range of core game modes may find the experience centered on Mancala, with bonus arcade games as a side activity.
StrategySpider Hunter
HandMade GamesFor:Players who want a casual adventure centered on survivalSkip if:Players seeking deep progression systems, extensive strategy, or complex character development
CasualI commissioned some bees 14
I commissioned some seriesFor:Hidden-object fans who enjoy searching detailed artworkSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced or action-focused game rather than a slow visual searchNothing matches. Loosen a filter.