SimulationBest PC Games of 2023, page 36
Simulation
RPGDragon Spirits
indienovaFor:Players who enjoy catching and training fantasy creatures while building a teamSkip if:Players who want turn-based battles may hit a wall when combat unfolds in real time.
SimulationAlice Escaped!
Sekai ProjectFor:Metroidvania fans who want exploration tied to a story with multiple endingsSkip if:Players who want combat without combo chaining or character switching
SimulationMiniland Adventure
GameparicFor:Players who enjoy shaping terrain and building settlementsSkip if:Players seeking a game centered primarily on a directed narrative
StrategyGuardians Frontline
Fast Travel GamesFor:VR shooter fans who want base construction and battlefield command alongside gunplaySkip if:Players seeking a shooter focused only on weapon combat may hit a wall when structures, units, and battlefield command become part of play
AdventureAfterdream
Gamirror GamesFor:Horror-adventure players who prefer exploration and puzzles over combat-focused playSkip if:Players looking for combat-centered gameplay may find the described exploration and puzzle focus too restrained.
Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic
RoguesideFor:Hidden-object fans who prefer searching illustrated maps over combatSkip if:Players seeking combat, action challenges, or fast-paced play
StrategyDwelvers
Dancing DevilsFor:Strategy players who want dungeon construction combined with resource logisticsSkip if:Players seeking a simple strategy game without interconnected production, settlement, and minion-management systems
StrategyBroken Universe - Tower Defense
Jinthree StudioFor:Tower-defense fans who want to design enemy routes instead of using only fixed pathsSkip if:Players seeking direct character combat rather than building defenses and directing monsters
StrategyIron Marines Invasion
Ironhide Game StudioFor:Real-time strategy fans who want a science-fiction campaign with varied missionsSkip if:Players seeking a short or tightly focused campaign may find the 25+ missions and 70 special operations too extensive
SimulationTram Simulator Urban Transit
astragon EntertainmentFor:Simulation fans who want to combine vehicle operation with transit managementSkip if:Players seeking deep character progression or combat systems may reach the game's limits at its vehicle-and-network management focus.
ActionJoyville
KudPlay GamesFor:Horror fans who want puzzle-solving woven into explorationSkip if:Players looking for combat-led gameplay rather than puzzles, exploration, and survival
ActionWarstride Challenges
Focus EntertainmentFor:FPS players who enjoy timed score challenges and repeated attemptsSkip if:Players seeking a shooter focused on exploration and discovery rather than timed trials
ActionLUNARK
WayForwardFor:Players who want a story-led 2D platforming adventure with science-fiction themesSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused game with little platforming or puzzle solving
SimulationChristmas Nightmare
JustTomcukFor:Horror fans who want a short gameSkip if:Players seeking a long game with substantial playtime
ActionElypse
PID GamesFor:Platformer players who want combat and environmental hazardsSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platformer may hit a wall at the trap-filled traversal that requires dexterity and persistence.
RPG迷离诡夜 blurred weird night
QSNFor:Horror-comedy fans who want a mix of frightening scenes and comic momentsSkip if:Players seeking a single, tightly focused mode may find the split between weapon-free story play and firearm-based zombie play a poor match.
SimulationEscape from Grustovia
Sebasa GamesFor:Players who enjoy short, time-pressured escape scenariosSkip if:Players who prefer a single linear route rather than several escape paths
StrategyMoviehouse – The Film Studio Tycoon
Assemble EntertainmentFor:Players who want to manage a film studio rather than control individual charactersSkip if:Players seeking hands-on filming or scene-by-scene control instead of studio management
RPGEternal Dread 3
Hitbear StudioFor:Action-RPG players who want to choose among 8 character classesSkip if:Players seeking a lighthearted setting may bounce off the demon-dominated world, human extinction, and grim defeat consequences.
CasualFruit Salad
The Dead Pixel Society, LLCFor:Casual puzzle players who want a relaxed, untimed modeSkip if:Players looking for a story-driven game or progression beyond score climbing
RPGSiege of Dungeon
FirePillar2For:Turn-based RPG players who want to plan party positioning during fightsSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based encounters
StrategyGeoDepths
A Little More GamesFor:Players who enjoy mining and upgrading loops with resource managementSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than mining, construction, and exploration
RPGChaos Galaxy 2
ChaosGalaxyStudioFor:Strategy players who want turn-based control of fleets and planetsSkip if:Players seeking a short or narrowly focused strategy game rather than a large campaign with many interacting systemsNothing matches. Loosen a filter.