ActionBest PC Games of 2023, page 37
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StrategyMercury Fallen
indie.ioFor:Colony-management players who want both underground construction and planetary expeditionsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly directed campaign may find the self-paced structure too open-ended
ActionSuper Catboy
Assemble EntertainmentFor:Fans of 16-bit platformers who want shooting and beat-'em-up combatSkip if:Players seeking a slow, exploration-focused platformer may bounce off the constant run-and-fight structure.
AdventureThe Future Radio and the Artificial Pigeons
NekoNyan Ltd.For:Visual novel readers who want a science-fiction mystery centered on radio broadcastsSkip if:Players seeking action systems, combat, or physical exploration rather than a visual novel format
Hidden Cats in Spooky Town
Nukearts StudioFor:Casual players who enjoy searching illustrated Halloween scenes for hidden objectsSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or a story-driven adventure
ActionTintin Reporter - Cigars of the Pharaoh
MicroidsFor:Tintin fans who want a story-led game based on Cigars of the PharaohSkip if:Players seeking a single focused gameplay loop rather than a mixture of investigation, puzzles, stealth, and chases
StrategyArms Evolution: ZOMBIE DESTROYER
LP GameFor:Tower defense players who want roguelite runs with persistent weapon progressionSkip if:Players seeking a tightly finite campaign may find the unlimited levels, difficulty, and enemy waves repetitive
RPGRomancelvania
2124 PublishingFor:Players who enjoy side-scrolling action with relationship decisionsSkip if:Players seeking a combat-only platformer may bounce off the relationship and dialogue sections between fights.
SimulationHamster Hunter
HamunoFor:Players seeking a short horror game with a small storySkip if:Players seeking a long or extensively developed narrative may find the small story limited.
SimulationCozy Space
攻壳游戏 Gamker StudioFor:Players who want a low-pressure room-decoration game without specific tasksSkip if:Players seeking a structured campaign, missions, or progression system may find the open-ended format limited
CasualTSUNDERE MILFIN
Tranquility gamesFor:Visual-novel players who want match-3 puzzles alongside relationship choicesSkip if:Players seeking a primarily action-driven or combat-focused game rather than dialogue and puzzle progression
AdventureAnthology of Fear
100 GAMESFor:Horror-game players who want a mystery centered on a missing family memberSkip if:Players seeking a game centered mainly on broad exploration rather than a directed investigation through locations and memories.
RPGGone Rogue
AskaLot GamesFor:Stealth players who want planning and tactical decisions before each robberySkip if:Players seeking direct combat as the main activity rather than stealth, infiltration, and robbery planning
RPGDRAGON QUEST TREASURES
Square EnixFor:RPG players who want treasure collecting to structure explorationSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear adventure rather than repeated treasure-hunting expeditions
RPGActive DBG: Brave's Rage
Astrolabe GamesFor:Roguelite fans who want deckbuilding combined with timed combatSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed card game without real-time timing or reactive combat
ActionHood Warfare
Trapstar GamesFor:FPS players who want several competitive modes rather than a single match formatSkip if:Players looking for a single focused mode may find the range of match types and settings scattered across different formats.
ActionSpells & Secrets
rokaplayFor:Players who want a magical adventure combining creature encounters and puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking combat without puzzle-solving, since spell use serves both activities
SimulationVirtual Circuit Board
Reverie FoundryFor:Logic-circuit enthusiasts who want an open-ended construction sandboxSkip if:Players seeking guided progression may stop at the sandbox's lack of tutorials, levels, and challenges
SimulationThe Kindeman Remedy
3D RealmsFor:Management-game players interested in running a prison laboratory rather than a conventional businessSkip if:Players who want a gentle management tone may hit a wall when the game centers on executions and disturbing experiments on inmates.
RPGKnights of Braveland
Tortuga TeamFor:Beat ’em up fans who want changing quest structuresSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, carefully authored campaign may find the event-based story structure too variable.
RPGSalty Hounds
Topping PaletteFor:Dating-sim players who want five romance routes in an open-world settingSkip if:Players seeking combat-centered gameplay may find the focus on romance, dialogue, encounters, and skill activities mismatched.
ActionNo Sun To Worship
Merlino GamesFor:Stealth players who want short missions with multiple completion routesSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may reach the end of this short game quickly
100 hidden frogs 2
Anatoliy LoginovskikhFor:Hidden-object players who enjoy searching through 3D environmentsSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or multiple gameplay systems
RPG8-Bit Adventures 2
Critical GamesFor:JRPG fans who want a 30–40 hour story campaignSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended RPG with indefinite progression rather than a 30–40 hour campaignNothing matches. Loosen a filter.