ActionBest PC Games of 2023, page 86
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AdventureInescapable: No Rules, No Rescue
Aksys GamesFor:Fans of social thrillers who want a character-focused storySkip if:Players seeking a gameplay-first action experience may find the character-driven story too focused on narrative.
StrategyHowl
astragon EntertainmentFor:Tactical puzzle players who prefer planning around visible enemy actionsSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat or fast reflex-driven encounters
ActionSpelp
YaweeFor:Arena-survival fans who want runs lasting 20 minutesSkip if:Players seeking a long-form campaign rather than repeated survival runs
RacingSteel Racer
lightUPFor:Arcade racing fans who prefer 2D retro presentation to realistic driving simulationSkip if:Players seeking realistic vehicle physics or a driving simulation
AdventureReclusive
VD GamesFor:Adventure players who want decisions to influence the endingSkip if:Players seeking a combat-centered adventure may find the emphasis on avoidance limiting.
SimulationDrift Reign
PublishMe Agency LimitedFor:Drifting fans who want a career progression structureSkip if:Players looking for a broad range of racing disciplines beyond drifting and racing events
RPGDemon Command Token 御妖令
红尘背包客For:Players who want a monster-collecting RPG with about 650 pet typesSkip if:Players looking for a tightly authored story rather than systems centered on collection and progression
ActionRailgunners
Expresso StudiosFor:Players who prefer shooters with energy-management rounds over shooters without a round-ending energy meterSkip if:Players looking for long, uninterrupted missions rather than rounds that end when energy runs out or the ship is destroyed
ActionUndercat
SparkyTailGamesFor:Platformer players who prefer choosing between stealth, trickery, and direct ambushes.Skip if:Players looking for a clearly linear route through missions may find the open-ended approaches less structured.
StrategyCliff & Field Tower Defense
Kami Ventures ABFor:Tower-defense players who want many upgrade combinations and tactical experimentationSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign with identical encounters on every attempt
RacingTAGLINE
NOTHFor:Platformer fans who want open urban areas instead of strictly linear stagesSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear platformer may find the open districts less focused
StrategyShapebreaker - Tower Defense Deckbuilder
Alexander Van den BulckFor:Tower-defense players who want card-based building and upgradesSkip if:Players seeking direct character combat rather than defense construction and route planning
StrategyTavernacle!
indie.ioFor:Groups of friends who want cooperative sessions rather than solo-focused playSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced defense game may find the cooperative action frenetic
AdventureAOISHIRO HD REMASTER
SUCCESS Corp.For:Visual-novel readers who want a choice-led story with multiple endingsSkip if:Players seeking action-focused gameplay rather than reading and selecting story choices
RPGMobius’ Radio Waves
方块游戏(CubeGame)For:Players who prefer text-led mysteries over action-focused gameplaySkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration systems, or other mechanics beyond narrative choices
RPGDusk of the Cage
GustavFor:Players who want a short zombie-apocalypse story with a defined endingSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign rather than a 40–90-minute experience
RPGComplex Loop
あみそ組For:Visual novel fans who want science-fiction time-loop mysteriesSkip if:Players seeking open-ended gameplay may find the 20-minute loop structure restrictive
SimulationWheelie Life
ak.devFor:Motorcycle game fans who want wheelie-focused ridingSkip if:Players who do not want wheelies to be the central riding activity may lose interest.
RPGHeroes of Spyria
Vesper StudiosFor:Players who enjoy classic-style JRPGs with turn-based combat and character levelingSkip if:Players looking for action-focused combat rather than turn-based battles
AdventureRatyrinth
SollucoFor:Precision-platformer fans who want challenging movementSkip if:Players seeking relaxed platforming may find the precision challenges demanding
SimulationSilicon City
PolycorneFor:City-building fans who want residents to react to government policiesSkip if:Players seeking a tightly directed campaign rather than open-ended city planning and sandbox creation
SportsTOSS!🍌
Vertigo GamesFor:VR platforming fans who want courses built around swinging, grabbing, and launchingSkip if:Players looking for a slow-paced experience, since movement centers on airborne launches and timed challenges
ActionRetchid
Perp GamesFor:Fans of atmospheric first-person shooters who want exploration alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear shooter may find the non-linear level structure less suitableNothing matches. Loosen a filter.