ActionBest PC Games of 2023, page 55
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SimulationLair of Torment
AdmiaFor:Horror players seeking a short first-person puzzle gameSkip if:Players seeking a long game with extensive progression or a large amount of content
RPGBack To Ashes
InDIDFor:Dark-fantasy RPG players who want combat-focused explorationSkip if:Players who want a fixed character build instead of choices involving traits, statistics, and random items
SimulationWuJiDaoRen
Gamirror GamesFor:Kung fu film fans who want physics-based fightingSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted combat system with identical outcomes each time
SimulationGW: Legacy
Alto InteractiveFor:VR players seeking a game centered on simulated firearms and physical hand interactionsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted campaign may bounce off the open-ended sandbox structure.
SimulationHandyman Corporation
CreativeForge GamesFor:Simulation players who want to perform repair tasks rather than only oversee financesSkip if:Players seeking a single continuous activity rather than a sequence of contracts and task minigames
CasualIf only I could go home early
NPC EntertainmentFor:Point-and-click puzzle fans who want a relationship-focused storySkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or action-driven gameplay
StrategyPolimines 2
MolterFor:Logic-puzzle fans who want Minesweeper and Nonogram mechanics combinedSkip if:Players looking for a broad campaign or more than 60 fixed puzzles
RPGDeadly Flare
Green Grass GamesFor:Survival-game players who want open-world exploration alongside base buildingSkip if:Players seeking a tightly directed campaign may find the open-world survival structure too diffuse
RPGChess Survivors
AarimousFor:Strategy players who enjoy grid movement and quick decisionsSkip if:Players seeking a slow, traditional chess match rather than quick-turn combat
Adventure"I Know This Place..?" chapter I (prologue)
RBL LABSFor:Players who enjoy linear first-person mysteries set in Eastern EuropeSkip if:Players seeking combat or open-ended exploration may stop at the linear quest structure
RPGHelmetman
GoniNmimi GamesFor:Deckbuilding fans who want story events alongside card combatSkip if:Players seeking uninterrupted progress through runs may find character and deck resets after battle deaths restrictive.
RPG令和罕见物语
哥布林软件For:Visual novel readers who want a story that fits within two hoursSkip if:Players looking for a long visual novel with extended routes or substantial progression
RPGPP
-乌鸦男-For:Casual players who want short obstacle-focused challengesSkip if:Players seeking deep character development or a large role-playing system
CasualDecent Icons 2
Decent Software LLCFor:Windows users who want a customizable launcher for games and softwareSkip if:Users seeking a general-purpose photo editor rather than a launcher with image-based icon tools
StrategyXXX_CYBERRAT_XXX
Nocturne StudioFor:Horror fans who want hacking minigames and dark web explorationSkip if:Players seeking forgiving progression may dislike losing the entire run after death.
RPG你农哦农-Need Know What Know
Kwing worksFor:Players who want a rural life game focused on community constructionSkip if:Players seeking a narrowly focused farming simulator rather than a mix of errands, exploration, and village development
RPGMade in Ohio
CSharkFor:Fans of first-person action who want boss encountersSkip if:Players seeking a narrative-led adventure may bounce off the emphasis on fights, bosses, and collecting corns.
SimulationJeepney Simulator
Spacezero InteractiveFor:Driving-simulation fans who want passenger fares and city trafficSkip if:Players seeking a purely driving-focused simulator without family needs, spending choices, or a corporate storyline
OtherCase of the mysterious death of Keiko Haraeda
surFor:Horror players who prefer short, single-player investigationsSkip if:Players seeking a long investigation with an extensive case structure
ActionPlanet Cube: Edge
Balor GamesFor:Platforming fans who want fast movement and precision challengesSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or exploratory adventure rather than rapid platforming sequences
ActionSuperior: Vengeance
Gala GamesFor:Co-op shooter players who want repeatable runs with changing objectives and routesSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign with stable missions and predictable routes may hit the changing-run structure as a wall.
RPGMerge & Blade
Magic CubeFor:Puzzle players who want squad combat and tactical positioningSkip if:Players who want direct control of every combat action rather than real-time squad battles shaped by prior puzzle placement
SimulationStreet Legal 1: REVision
Activision Value Publishing Inc.For:Racing simulation fans who want detailed mechanical tuning rather than only track drivingSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving racer, since collisions and wear can permanently affect individual parts and a cashless wreck can end a runNothing matches. Loosen a filter.