ActionBest PC Games of 2023, page 96
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SimulationOverpass 2
NaconFor:Off-road racing fans who want races built around route choice and obstaclesSkip if:Players seeking a racing game focused on top speed rather than precision and consistent driving
ActionCandle Knight
Dracma StudiosFor:Action-platformer fans who want combat combined with environmental puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platformer may find the traps, enemies, and adjustable enemy scaling demanding
StrategyArrival of Beasts
FreeTimeDevelopmentFor:Tower-defense players who want direct control of a hero alongside base buildingSkip if:Players seeking short, self-contained stages may find the escalating waves and repeat runs demanding
OtherBallistic Zen
Alex HetheringtonFor:Players who enjoy mastering movement mechanics through repeated practiceSkip if:Players looking for combat systems or enemy encounters
ActionBunker 21 Extended Edition
Garden of DreamsFor:First-person action fans who want a post-apocalyptic storySkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced, multiplayer-focused combat loop
ActionDemolish or Die
Occult SoftwareFor:Action-adventure players who want an open city with destructible buildingsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly guided, linear campaign may find the open-world structure less suited to them.
ActionPlague of Yamorn
DozenByteFor:Metroidvania players who want exploration in a ruined townSkip if:Players seeking a lighthearted setting rather than a town devastated by plague
StrategyUrban Flow
Baltoro GamesFor:Players who enjoy traffic-management challenges and timing-based decision-makingSkip if:Players seeking story-driven progression or character-focused gameplay
ActionSugar Tanks
Gamera InteractiveFor:Arcade shooter fans who want colorful tank combatSkip if:Players seeking deep narrative, exploration, or complex world-building
CasualMy Neighbor Neko
Hunny Bunny StudioFor:Casual players who want picture-assembly puzzles with a short narrativeSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or complex progression systems
CasualBusway Islands - Puzzle
Rising Moon GamesFor:Puzzle fans who enjoy planning transport routesSkip if:Players seeking a broad variety of activities beyond route-planning puzzles
AdventureThe Sewer Job
KorvinrularFor:Horror players who want a short first-person storySkip if:Players looking for a long campaign or extensive progression
StrategyHeadlong Hunt
Toombler GamesFor:Puzzle fans who enjoy planning routes around creature behaviorSkip if:Players seeking fast action may bounce off the planning required before moving the creature.
StrategyWithin a Dead City
Moonroof StudiosFor:Strategy players who want autonomous units rather than direct control of every heroSkip if:Players seeking direct control over every combatant, since heroes act independently
StrategyCropisle TD
Buffelo GamesFor:Strategy players who want short 10–15-minute roundsSkip if:Players seeking a long-form campaign, since the stated playtime is 5–8 hours
OtherVeranoia: Nightmare of Case 37
HorrawrFor:Psychological horror fans who want detective-led supernatural mysteriesSkip if:Players seeking a low-threat investigation may hit a wall when the nightmare's dangers exceed Vera's capabilities.
ActionEndlight
BigpantsFor:Action players who want dense first-person obstacle courses rather than combat-focused campaignsSkip if:Players who want to revisit completed levels or choose specific stages
AdventureRendezvous
HitcentsFor:Adventure players who want a family-focused story set in a futuristic Indonesian citySkip if:Players seeking a combat-only experience may find the puzzle-solving and exploration interrupt direct encounters.
ActionA Fox and His Robot
Joshua JanikFor:Action-platformer fans who want jumping, dashing, and environmental traversalSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or low-pressure platforming experience may find the dangerous terrain and pursuing robots demanding.
AdventureFrank and Drake
Chorus Worldwide GamesFor:Players who enjoy supernatural mysteries told through character-focused storiesSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced game may find the emphasis on reading and exploration slow.
RPG元卡牌MetaCard
KY GamesFor:Roguelike deck-building fans who want a tower-climbing structureSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed pace may find the Voidwalker's 25-second rounds restrictive
AdventureSoul Street
BD GamesFor:Players who enjoy detective mysteries with evidence gathering and suspect questioningSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay may lose interest because progress centers on investigation, reasoning, and puzzles.
SimulationThe Grinch: Christmas Adventures
Outright Games Ltd.For:Young players who want a festive platforming adventureSkip if:Players seeking complex platforming may find the controls and puzzles too accessible for younger playersNothing matches. Loosen a filter.