ActionBest PC Games of 2024, page 80
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AdventureDisminal
Brian GonnetFor:Walking-simulator players who prefer atmosphere and visual exploration over action-focused playSkip if:Players seeking combat, puzzles, or other clearly stated challenges may find the exploration-focused scope limited.
OtherLittle Locked Rooms
riolucciFor:Mystery fans who want to solve disappearances and murders through deductionSkip if:Players seeking a long game may find the stated 2-to-3-hour playtime too short
ActionPenny Blood: Hellbound
NatsumeAtariFor:Roguelike action fans who want upgrades to persist between deathsSkip if:Players seeking a story experience without repeated runs and death-based progression
StrategyLast Stand Delivery
CalypsoMiniFor:Sokoban fans who want battles to result from unit positioningSkip if:Players who expect to attack enemies directly will hit the game's rule against player-controlled killing.
StrategyNIGHT CROW
Ge-AivanFor:Small groups who want cooperative horror puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action rather than environmental puzzles and horror events
OtherSCP: Descent
Pixel Drip GamesFor:Horror players who want a contained 60–90 minute descentSkip if:Players seeking a long horror campaign or extensive story content
ActionFleximan
Serio StudioFor:Players wanting a brief action game with a clear destruction objectiveSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign or extended progression will find the under-30-minute completion time limiting.
ActionApartment No 129
Dead WitnessFor:Horror fans who want a first-person investigation in an abandoned buildingSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or low-intensity experience may find the sudden noises and frightening characters unsuitable
OtherGift Collector [ギフトコレクター]
NotexFor:Players who enjoy first-person horror set during New Year's EveSkip if:Players looking for combat-focused gameplay rather than gift collection and delivery
ActionSon of a Gun
Untold TalesFor:Twin-stick shooter fans who want a single-player campaignSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or meditative experience may find its intense, bullet-heavy combat a poor match.
ActionWizard Shrimp
Wizard Shrimp GamesFor:Bullet-hell fans who want roguelite progressionSkip if:Players who want combat without dense projectile patterns
RPGFlint: Treasure of Oblivion
MicroidsFor:Players who want pirate-themed tactical RPG combat with cards and diceSkip if:Players seeking battles that remain in real time rather than switching to turn-based tactics
StrategyThe Monarch
Citadel GamesFor:Players who want lane defense combined with kingdom expansionSkip if:Players seeking large-scale battles with many simultaneous units may find the lane-defense structure narrow.
AdventureKoroNeko
NomadroidFor:Puzzle players who want a relaxed experience without timers or step countsSkip if:Players seeking fast puzzle sessions may bounce off the timer-free, rolling-based pace.
AdventureNatsuno-Kanata: Beyond Summer
Waku Waku GamesFor:Players who prefer conversation-led visual novels over action-focused gamesSkip if:Players looking for combat, climbing, or other hands-on action may find the conversation-centered structure limited
StrategyShrot
SpytihněvFor:Strategy players who want direct action alongside real-time decision-makingSkip if:Players seeking a slower, traditional RTS pace may bounce off the action-focused tempo
RPGI'm Surrounded by Classical Beauties!
onetake_studioFor:FMV fans who want a time-travel story set in ancient ChinaSkip if:Players seeking a long FMV campaign may reach the ending quickly because the game is shorter than some other titles in the genre.
AdventureMeiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon
dramatic createFor:Otome game players who want historical romance with supernatural elementsSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration systems, or action-oriented gameplay may bounce off the text-adventure structure.
OtherWatch Your Ass
Creepy-HuippyFor:Horror players who want a brief, provocative parodySkip if:Players seeking a long game will reach the stated ending within 10 to 60 minutes
StrategyEl Dorado: The Golden City Builder
GameparicFor:City-building players who want resource management tied to warfare and expansionSkip if:Players seeking a purely peaceful city builder may hit a wall when conquest, military resources, and neighboring tribes become part of the campaign.
StrategyThe Corpsmen
Multicell GamesFor:Players who enjoy deck-building roguelites and want creature development tied to construction choicesSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, story-led campaign rather than repeated missions with changing creature development
AdventureMythwrecked: Ambrosia Island
Whitethorn GamesFor:Adventure players who prefer non-violent exploration and character relationshipsSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may find the non-violent approach too limited.
StrategyBloody Knuckles Street Boxing
LuvseatshawtyFor:Boxing enthusiasts who want direct control over punch placement and defensive actionsSkip if:Players seeking guided play or forgiving wins may find the control demands and intended skill gap unsuitable.Nothing matches. Loosen a filter.