ActionBest PC Games of 2023, page 53
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Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow
Catthia GamesFor:Players seeking a short, story-led adventure rather than a long campaignSkip if:Players looking for a lengthy campaign; the game is described as finishable in one evening
SimulationFurry Boss 💼
Dirty Fox GamesFor:Players who want a short comedic office storySkip if:Players seeking branching choices, active gameplay, or a long-form story
StrategyLeague Manager 2023
AG SOFTFor:Esports management fans who want to build a squad from recruits and prospectsSkip if:Players seeking direct control of match action rather than team management and strategy
SimulationWarplanes: Battles over Pacific
Home Net GamesFor:World War II aviation fans who want a Pacific theater campaignSkip if:Players seeking a broad military game with ground combat, naval operations, or non-aviation missions
StrategyJelly Express
StoryMode PublishingFor:Co-op players who want to coordinate carrying a package through physics-based obstaclesSkip if:Players who want precise, predictable movement may hit friction with the stretchy physics and balancing mechanic.
ActionPrison City
RetrowareFor:Side-scrolling shooter fans who want to fight through multiple city zonesSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or meditative experience may find the action-focused shooting a poor match.
ActionGanaBlade
Liao KaiFor:Arcade shooter fans who want vertical scrolling and dense projectile patternsSkip if:Players seeking slower-paced combat rather than fast shooting and evasion
SimulationFront Office Football Nine
Solecismic SoftwareFor:Football fans who want front-office roster and contract decisionsSkip if:Players seeking action-focused football rather than text-based management and simulated games
StrategyRoad Defense: Outsiders
Minicactus GamesFor:Tower-defense players who want to spend run earnings on weapons and tower upgrades.Skip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign; the described play centers on defending through enemy waves and match progression.
AdventurePartum Artifex
DalaKoala GamesFor:Horror fans who want story-led puzzle solvingSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than investigation and puzzles
RacingBarro T23
SC JogosFor:Arcade racing fans who want toy-car-style vehiclesSkip if:Players seeking a large vehicle roster may find two truck types restrictive
SimulationFish on the desktop
GCNFor:Casual players who want an on-desktop fish cultivation gameSkip if:Players seeking frequent hands-on management may find the no-care cultivation structure too passive
AdventureBlood Field | Cỏ Máu
TEGA StudioFor:Horror players who want a supernatural mystery rooted in Vietnamese cultureSkip if:Players looking for action-focused combat rather than investigation and puzzle-solving
RPGXuan-Yuan Sword: The Cloud of Han
方块游戏(CubeGame)For:Players who enjoy turn-based RPGs and can play in Chinese.Skip if:Players seeking real-time combat may find the turn-based structure too deliberate.
RPGRoll Player - The Board Game
Mipmap DigitalFor:Board-game fans who want a digital character-building contestSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven role-playing campaign with exploration rather than character-sheet construction
CasualSugar Sweet Temptation
Love Lab, Inc.For:Visual novel readers who want a bakery-centered storySkip if:Players seeking action, combat, or simulation mechanics rather than a visual novel
Adventurethis morning I decided to die
Nikita KryukovFor:Visual novel readers interested in stories centered on mental health strugglesSkip if:Players seeking a light or upbeat story may find the focus on despair and anxiety difficult to sit with.
OtherLast Lesson
REVVALUTION StudioFor:Horror players who want a short, first-person walking simulatorSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign or extensive replay structure may find the 40–50-minute completion time limited.
RPGHomestead Arcana
Skybound GamesFor:Players who enjoy tending a garden as part of a fantasy adventure.Skip if:Players seeking a low-risk gardening experience may find the dangerous Miasma and its roaming creatures at odds with that pace.
ActionUFO: Unidentified Falling Objects
Arc GamesFor:Players who enjoy fast puzzle action with falling hazards and combo chasingSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed puzzle game without timed dodging and incoming obstacles
RPGSee You Later
琉璃花糖制作组For:Visual novel readers who want a fixed, story-led romanceSkip if:Players seeking branching routes, dialogue choices, or alternate endings will reach the game's fixed-story structure immediately.
ActionSpeedOverflow
狼烟For:Action players who want short, 15-minute runsSkip if:Players seeking long-form campaigns or extended individual sessions may find the 15-minute runs restrictive.
SimulationGravity Field
Kazakov StudiosFor:Puzzle fans who want spatial challenges rather than a story-driven gameSkip if:Players seeking a narrative, characters, or plot-driven progressionNothing matches. Loosen a filter.