SimulationBest PC Games of 2023, page 172
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CasualThematic Solitaire: Noir
Blue MushroomFor:Solitaire fans who want a noir-themed settingSkip if:Players seeking varied card-game formats beyond classic Klondike
SimulationRailways: Train Simulator
Nerd MonkeysFor:Players who enjoy railway management puzzles built around timingSkip if:Players looking for direct train-driving controls rather than moving trains between tracks
SimulationBackrooms - Surreality
Big Deal StudiosFor:Backrooms fans who want to explore maze-like spacesSkip if:Players who need a clear objective may find the goal uncertain, since survival is the stated aim and finding a way out is only a possibility.
AdventureFateel - فتيل
Evolite StudioFor:Adventure players who want room-based environmental puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than object-based puzzle solving
ActionSystem of Souls
Dojo SystemFor:Puzzle fans who want first-person platforming alongside logical trialsSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than puzzles and platform navigation
CasualA Matter of Principle
DillyFrameFor:Readers interested in the history of Gavrilo Princip and Franz Ferdinand who want an interactive presentationSkip if:Players looking for combat, exploration, or other action-driven mechanics
StrategyIdle interstellar Factory 2
YamateFor:Factory-building fans who want resource production and crafting rather than conveyor-belt layoutsSkip if:Players looking for a conveyor-belt factory system, since the game has no belts
CasualKanji Drive
Kaan ÖzgülFor:Japanese learners who want vocabulary review within an arcade gameSkip if:Players seeking a dedicated Japanese reference tool rather than a game built around driving
SimulationEscape of Pig
HandMade GamesFor:Casual puzzle players who prefer short, level-based challengesSkip if:Players seeking a deep or extended campaign may find the 18-level scope limited.
SimulationGas Station Tycoon
CRX Entertainment Pte LtdFor:Players who enjoy tycoon games with hands-on service before automationSkip if:Players seeking a purely peaceful business simulator without alien attacks
ActionVariant 22
ST StudiosFor:Players who enjoy extraction shooters with resource recovery and return-to-base runsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, predictable campaign rather than procedurally varied expeditions
ActionWeb or Dead
gareththegeekFor:Action-platformer fans who want spider-based traversalSkip if:Players seeking a slow, exploratory platformer without rising-lava pressure
ActionLast Night in Zombie Village
Phoenixxx GamesFor:Zombie-shooter fans who want first-person combatSkip if:Players looking for a story-heavy campaign rather than repeated survival combat
SimulationAery - The Lost Hero
EpiXR Games UGFor:Players who prefer story-led exploration over combatSkip if:Players looking for combat, enemies, or other threats during exploration
RPGMon-Yu: Defeat Monsters And Gain Strong Weapons And Armor. You May Be Defeated, But Don’t Give Up. Become Stronger. I Believe There Will Be A Day When The Heroes Defeat The Devil King.
Aksys GamesFor:Turn-based RPG players who want to assemble a class-based partySkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based encounters
RPGDungeon Shooter : Dark Temple
IMCrazyFor:FPS players who want dungeon exploration and character progressionSkip if:Players seeking a broad, story-led RPG with extensive character customization
ActionThe Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension
Savage HowlFor:Small groups seeking cooperative horror shootingSkip if:Players seeking a solo game rather than a cooperative experience
StrategyVlobs
Lost MindsFor:Casual puzzle players who want to build groups and chase higher scoresSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven structure may find the game focused on connecting blobs, filling the board, and scoring.
SimulationStunts above Clouds
HandMade GamesFor:Racing fans who want time-limited stunt coursesSkip if:Players seeking a broad vehicle selection; the stated feature list includes one supercar.
StrategyDawn Of Hell
Samuka GomesFor:Horror fans who want exploration in a cursed villageSkip if:Players seeking combat-led horror rather than exploration and puzzle-solving
CasualDuplicado
Brothers Make GamesFor:Puzzle fans who enjoy spatial planning and order-dependent movesSkip if:Players looking for character progression, combat, or a story-driven adventure
AdventureBanana Yetti
Phoenixxx GamesFor:Arcade players who enjoy short, repeated jumping challengesSkip if:Players looking for a broad range of activities beyond jumping, collecting bananas, and dodging obstacles
ActionBroombot Battlegrounds
The Cleanup Kings LLCFor:Small groups seeking local competitive arena matchesSkip if:Players seeking a solo campaign or story-driven progressionNothing matches. Loosen a filter.