PC Action Games

The Walking Dead: Season Two - A Telltale Games Series

The Walking Dead: Season Two - A Telltale Games Series

Platform: PC
December 17, 2013
The sequel to 2012's Game of the Year continues the story of Clementine, a young girl orphaned by the undead apocalypse. Left to fend for herself, she has been forced to learn how to survive in an unforgiving world. Experience what its like to play as Clementine, meet new survivors, explore new locations and make gruesome decisions in this five-part game series of choice and consequence. The downloadable version of this game supports English, French, Portuguese, German, Spanish.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
Teslagrad

Teslagrad

Platform: PC
December 13, 2013
Teslagrad is a 2D puzzle-platformer, where you play as a young lad who suddenly finds himself embroiled in an ancient conflict that will shake the foundations of his entire existence, and bring a gruesome truth to light. The game revolves around the use of electricity and magnetism, and your ingenuity will be put to the test as you employ the amazing technology of the Teslamancers to traverse the abandoned Tesla Tower. The game is completely devoid of both text and dialogue, and prefers to tell the story purely through visual means.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Stick it to the Man!

Stick it to the Man!

Platform: PC
December 13, 2013
Meet Ray, he lives in a world where everything is made out of paper and stickers. One day he has an accident and wakes up with a giant pink spaghetti arm sticking out of his brain. This gives him awesome powers and he can suddenly change the world around him by folding it, tearing it, pulling stickers off and sticking them elsewhere! And if that weren't enough, Ray can also read peoples minds! Digging into the brains of his fellow citizens, Ray can hear their thoughts and use that to his advantage. Unfortunately, Ray doesn't have much time to get to grips with his new abilities. He is framed by 'The Man' with a crime he didn't commit, and is on the run. Can you help to get Ray out of this sticky situation?
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
Not The Robots

Not The Robots

Platform: PC
December 12, 2013
Assume the role of a robot in an office building. You have to eat furniture and not get caught. A mysterious story unfolds. Not The Robots is this year’s most exciting Roguelike Stealth Furniture Eating Simulator. It’s a game with random levels, permadeath, and the goal of eating furniture. Same furniture is also your stealth cover.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.9
Tiny Brains

Tiny Brains

Platform: PC
December 11, 2013
Tiny Brains is a 3D co-op action puzzle game in which up to four players can take the role of tiny (but superpowered!) lab animals. The game will be released on unannounced platforms later this year.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
5.1
Samurai Gunn

Samurai Gunn

Platform: PC
December 10, 2013
Samurai Gunn is a 2-4 Player local multiplayer game. Each player is armed with a sword and gun, with only 3 bullets to a life. Both swords and bullets can be deflected with clever control and timing. Levels range from thick bamboo forests that can be hacked through, to vertically-looping cliffs and caverns which bear walls that can be sharpened to deadly points.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
SteamWorld Dig

SteamWorld Dig

Platform: PC
December 5, 2013
The clock has stopped around the turn of the 19th century, and humankind has prematurely blown itself to bits. The remaining scraps are huddling in caves beneath the surface, and steam-powered robots have taken over the Wild West.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
Battlefield 4: Second Assault

Battlefield 4: Second Assault

Platform: PC
December 3, 2013
Destroy the ceilings of the flooded Operation Metro. Bring down the communications tower of the new Caspian Border. Create flammable hazards on Operation Firestorm and dodge Gulf of Oman’s sand storm. Second Assault pushes the fan-favorites to their limits.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.3
Contrast (2013)

Contrast (2013)

Platform: PC
November 15, 2013
Contrast is a 2D/3D puzzle platformer in which you can shift between the striking 3D fantasy world and the mysterious 2D shadowscape.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.5
Deadfall Adventures

Deadfall Adventures

Platform: PC
November 15, 2013
Deadfall Adventures takes the classic adventure genre and combines it with fast paced action associated with First Person Shooters. Set in exotic locations such as ancient Mayan ruins, forbiden cities, frozen wastelands and lush, tropical jungles - Deadfall Adventures takes the player on a whirlwind adventure set in the late 1930's
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.9
Chivalry: Deadliest Warrior

Chivalry: Deadliest Warrior

Platform: PC
November 14, 2013
Chivalry: Deadliest Warrior is a massive expansion pack for the best First-Person Slasher, Chivalry: Medieval Warfare. Featuring competitive online combat that seeks to capture the experience of truly being on a medieval battlefield. Inspired from the intensity and epicness of swordfighting movies such as 300, Gladiator and Braveheart, Chivalry: Medieval Warfare aims to bring that experience to the hands of a gamer.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Injustice: Gods Among Us - Ultimate Edition

Injustice: Gods Among Us - Ultimate Edition

Platform: PC
November 12, 2013
What if our greatest heroes became our greatest threat? Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition features DC Comics icons such Batman, Cyborg, The Flash, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Solomon Grundy, Superman and Wonder Woman, in a dark tale of power and corruption. Heroes and villains engage in epic battles on a massive scale in a world where the line between good and evil has been blurred.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.6
BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode One

BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode One

Platform: PC
November 12, 2013
Come back to Rapture in a story that finds Booker and Elizabeth on the eve of the underwater city's fall from grace. Developed by Irrational Games, the developer of the original BioShock and BioShock Infinite, this DLC features Rapture as you've never seen it before-a shining jewel at the bottom of the ocean, built almost entirely from scratch in the BioShock Infinite engine. Gameplay has been modified to give the player an original BioShock combat experience that merges the best parts of BioShock and BioShock Infinite: new weapons, new Plasmids/Vigors, Tears, Sky-Lines, and Big Daddies.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Rain Blood Chronicles: Mirage

Rain Blood Chronicles: Mirage

Platform: PC
November 11, 2013
Related as a “Wuxia” story, which literally means "martial hero", Mirage captures the essence of a broad genre of Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists. Shrouded in secrecy, an organization of assassins wreak havoc on the local populace.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.3
PixelJunk Shooter

PixelJunk Shooter

Platform: PC
November 11, 2013
In PixelJunk Shooter, players pilot a subterranean vehicle to explore the interior of diverse cave-like complexes. The player must affect the surrounding and dynamic terrain to progress. The goal is to safely navigate through each vivid stage and rescue survivors scattered about the cavernous environment. Each stage is in-effect a flow simulation whereby the player attempts to control various types of liquid (water, magma, etc) and solid matter (rock, earth) either by destroying it, manipulating it or moving it. These dynamic fluid effects are at the heart of the games visuals. Strategy is paramount in PixelJunk Shooter. The piloted craft is susceptible to extremes of heat, so the player must be careful about the craft's proximity to magma. If the craft becomes too hot, the player can regain a comfortable temperature by plunging into the nearest water source. Additionally, each stage presents a puzzle scenario for the player to solve in order to safely rescue as many survivors as possible. Both environmental elements and enemies, including Bosses, will attempt to hamper the player's progress.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
Chuck's Challenge 3D

Chuck's Challenge 3D

Platform: PC
November 8, 2013
"Chuck's Challenge 3D" is a puzzle game that walks through the evolution of gaming: move from A to B, collect items, the red key opens the red door, etc. But, like Lego, knowing what each piece does is only the beginning of the fun, as players can also create and share their own levels using a simple paint-style interface.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.2
Risk of Rain

Risk of Rain

Platform: PC
November 8, 2013
Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.1
Final Exam

Final Exam

Platform: PC
November 5, 2013
Playable alone and in cooperative mode (local & online), Obscure lets you play as one of four unlikely heroes; students, each with unique skills and abilities that develop throughout the adventure. Geared toward action and all-out brawling, Obscure's combat emphasizes combos, follow-up attacks, and score-multipliers! Survive against packs of monsters trying to skin you alive, discover new weapons, and complete objectives throughout a variety of huge, non-linear levels. Overshooting the scores will earn you experience points to level your character up, unlocking new weapons, skills, and other devastating abilities! At any time, you can even get back to some of earlier levels to try your new toys and beat your scores!
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.2
Call of Duty: Ghosts

Call of Duty: Ghosts

Platform: PC
November 4, 2013
This new chapter in the Call of Duty franchise features a fresh dynamic where players are on the side of a crippled nation fighting not for freedom, or liberty, but simply to survive. 10 years after a devastating mass event, the nation's borders and the balance of global power have been permanently redrawn. As what's left of the nation's Special Operations forces, a mysterious group known only as "Ghosts" leads the fight back against a newly emerged, technologically-superior global power. The new Perks system has more perks than were previously available. Every perk has a value from 1 to 5, and you have 8 points to allocate. So for example, choose 4 perks each valued at 2 points a piece, or even 8 perks, each valued at 1. You could also choose to get rid of your secondary weapon and get up to 11 perks.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
2.3
I, Zombie

I, Zombie

Platform: PC
November 1, 2013
In I, Zombie you play as the leader of a zombie horde and your goal is to infect all humans on the map. Whenever you infect a human you turn him into a one of your kind and you can use him against armed soldiers. Youre also able to command your horde to either attack the enemies, follow you or wait for orders. Each scenario requires tactical approach and careful planning to achieve success.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
5.1
Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army 2

Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army 2

Platform: PC
October 31, 2013
With World War 2 Europe overrun by legions of the undead, you must find mankind’s salvation deep in the twisted bowels of Berlin by securing the sacred artefacts that unleashed this damnation. Every step must be paid in blood as players work together against impossible odds and descend further into the demon-infested city and the terrifying Führerbunker itself. Tackle the campaign online in co-op for up to four players, or embark on the twisted missions alone if you’ve got the bottle.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.8
Sym

Sym

Platform: PC
October 31, 2013
A puzzle-platformer that explores social anxiety disorder. Play as Josh, a teenage boy trying to reconcile a maze of two contrasting worlds that coexist within the blank spaces of each other - his perception of reality, and the world he created to avoid his fears.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
The Typing of the Dead: Overkill

The Typing of the Dead: Overkill

Platform: PC
October 29, 2013
The Typing of the dead: Overkill brings together the horror and comedy of the legendary House of the Dead series with unique typing mechanics in order to deliver a unique gaming cornucopia. This visceral shooter puts you in the middle of a mutant outbreak in Bayou county.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.5
Blood of the Werewolf

Blood of the Werewolf

Platform: PC
October 28, 2013
Become Selena, loving mother, devoted wife and -- powerful werewolf. Take revenge on the monsters that have slain your husband and stolen your child, in this love letter to classic platformers. Seamlessly transform from human to werewolf in light of the moon, as you shoot, slash and smash your way through over 30 enemies and face off against five brutal boss arenas.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.5
Contagion

Contagion

Platform: PC
October 25, 2013
Contagion isn't your average Zombie Shooter but instead takes a more realistic and different approach to the popular genre with unique characters, environments, weapons, items, and a built in system that makes every round completely unpredictable with resources, objectives, and paths ever changing.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.1
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst

Platform: PC
October 24, 2013
Live the 4th Great Ninja War and its overpowering boss fights or defy your friends in ultra dynamic online and offl ine ninja confrontations! Originally released in March 2013 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 to wide critical and fan acclaim, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 has been given a thorough overhaul for its FULL BURST comeback! The "ULTIMATE" Ninja Storm 3 edition features many new enhancements and additional content, including the feverishly anticipated chapter where Sasuke and Itachi take on Kabuto in a nail-biting confrontation.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
Ethan: Meteor Hunter

Ethan: Meteor Hunter

Platform: PC
October 22, 2013
'Ethan: Meteor Hunter' is a single-player genre mixing game that blends the very best of platform- and puzzle-gaming. The game features Ethan, a rat with an attitude, who was hit on the head by a meteorite giving him supernatural powers! You, yes you, must guide our rodent hero through 50 levels of challenging fun across 3 unique worlds. Getting struck by space trash does have its advantages! For example, our hero has the power of telekinesis and the ability to freeze time, enabling him to move objects around while the world is on hold; a truly unique feature you will need to overcome a number of difficult puzzles and obstacles. With its themed levels, expressive art style, addictive gameplay, realistic physics, awesome graphics, mind-bending puzzles, and multiple ways of completing the game, 'Ethan: Meteor Hunter' will quickly immerse you in its enthralling world!
Metascore:
59
User Score:
5.4
Rocksmith 2014 Edition

Rocksmith 2014 Edition

Platform: PC
October 22, 2013
Rocksmith 2014 Edition lets players plug in any electric guitar or bass directly into your system and begin learning guitar with the Rocksmith Method.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.0
Tetrobot and Co.

Tetrobot and Co.

Platform: PC
October 22, 2013
Tetrobot is the world's most popular and reliable robot, but he's not perfect. That's why Maya has built him a microscopic little brother, Psychobot. Help Maya guide Psy through Tetrobot's cogs and circuits: by swallowing blocks of matter and spitting them out, they can repair anything. Learn how pipes, lasers, fans and other electronic devices work, learn how to alter the chemical properties of slime, and collect all the memory blocks that you find on the way. The owners of damaged Tetrobots all around the world rely on Maya and Psy: they're the only people who can repair their precious robots.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Eldritch

Eldritch

Platform: PC
October 21, 2013
Eldritch is a 1st-person action game inspired by roguelikes, immersive sims, and H. P. Lovecraft. Unearth ancient secrets and find your path to freedom. Sneak, fight, and explore strange worlds. Invoke mystical powers to augment your play style. Randomly generated levels provide fresh challenges and opportunities. Unlock shortcuts to jump directly to deeper dungeons. [Minor Key Games]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.8
Warface

Warface

Platform: PC
October 21, 2013
Warface gives you extensive and addictive multiplayer options. A vast and constantly updated PVE universe complete with dramatic co-op missions that reward teamwork and individual skill, and a full set of class-based PVP games for unmatched competitive play.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
4.2
Battlefield 4

Battlefield 4

Platform: PC
October 19, 2013
Battlefield 4 is a military blockbuster that aims for unrivaled destruction. Fueled by Frostbite 3, Battlefield 4 allows you to demolish the buildings shielding your enemy. You will lead an assault from the back of a gun boat. Battlefield grants you the freedom to do more and be more while playing to your strengths and carving your own path to victory. Beyond its hallmark multiplayer, Battlefield 4 features an intense, dramatic character-driven campaign that starts with the evacuation of American VIPs from Shanghai and follows your squad's struggle to find its way home. Change the landscape in real-time with interactive environments that react to your every move. Dominate land, air and sea with all-new, intense water-based vehicular combat.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
6.3
The Stanley Parable

The Stanley Parable

Platform: PC
October 17, 2013
The Stanley Parable HD Remix is an updated version of the Half-Life 2 mod The Stanley Parable. It is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end. [Steam]
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.1
140

140

Platform: PC
October 16, 2013
140 is a challenging minimalistic platformer with abstract colorful graphics. Rhythmic awareness is required to overcome obstacles controlled by an energetic, yet melancholic electronic soundtrack.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.4
ARMED SEVEN

ARMED SEVEN

Platform: PC
October 14, 2013
It is 1989. Twelve years have elapsed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a unified Earth government. The stage was set for an era of unprecedented prosperity.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Soundodger+

Soundodger+

Platform: PC
October 11, 2013
Soundodger+ combines the twitchiness of bullet hell shooters with the sonic thrills of rhythm games to create a wholly unique experience. Studio Bean has updated the original Adult Swim Games title with all-new tracks, controller support, and a fully-featured level editor.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.9
Glare

Glare

Platform: PC
October 10, 2013
Glare is an action platformer with beautifully realized 3D environments. Summoned from starlight to defeat the infectious creatures called the Ramora, you play as the Shiner, a being of pure light given shape by an ancient suit of armor. Equipped with nothing but the power of your Glare and Gauntlet you must progress through fantastic alien worlds, tackling satisfying platforming challenges and engaging in fast-paced combat. Glare is a game about discovery, new powers and challenges await you on every world.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.5
Bionic Dues

Bionic Dues

Platform: PC
October 8, 2013
Bionic Dues has players guiding multiple classes of Exos through a variety of missions filled with enemy robots that are as buggy as they are angry.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
Air Conflicts: Vietnam

Air Conflicts: Vietnam

Platform: PC
October 2, 2013
Air Conflicts: Vietnam offers the popular combination of flight simulation and arcade gameplay. In the course of the game, the player controls over 20 accurately simulated fighter jets and helicopters from the Vietnam War era. In certain missions, the player has to leave the pilots seat temporarily to operate the guns and defend against attacks. If several fighter jets take part in a mission, the player can equip and upgrade them individually, as well as control the entire squadron. Air Conflicts: Vietnam offers a variety of missions and a compelling story set against the background of one of the best-known and most controversial wars in modern history.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
3.1
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Rise of the Owlverlord

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Rise of the Owlverlord

Platform: PC
September 26, 2013
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Rise of the Owlverlord is a blistering platformer with morphing worlds, featuring seven brand new levels, a new boss and new gripping tracks from Chris Hülsbeck and Machinae Supremacy! Dash through tricky levels and transform the whole world at will in this fast-paced platformer. Rise of the Owlverlord combines graphics that pack a visual punch and tight controls with the challenge of retro era platforming. Fluidly morph between two dynamically different dream worlds to solve puzzles and combat grueling enemies and bosses. You’ll have to intertwine perky Giana's twirling jump with punky Giana's hammering dash attack to survive her dual nightmare.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.0
Shadow Warrior

Shadow Warrior

Platform: PC
September 26, 2013
Shadow Warrior is reimagining of 3D Realms' cult classic shooter from developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) and independent game label Devolver Digital (Serious Sam 3: BFE, Hotline Miami, LUFTRAUSERS) for PC and next-gen consoles. Blending the viciously over-the-top gunplay of its predecessor with the elegant precision of the powerful katana, Shadow Warrior promises to be an imaginative take on the classic arcade-style shooter.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Alien Rage

Alien Rage

Platform: PC
September 24, 2013
Unleash a fury of powerful weapons as you blast your way through armies of Alien forces hell-bent on taking you down. Battle through 14 intense levels and prepare to face a barrage of beastly-sized bosses that will test your every skill. Each of your 10 weapons comes with two firing modes and you’ll need all of them. Battle hardened Alien forces will attack you from every direction using various flanking and attack moves. Built with powerful up-to-date graphics technology, awesome physics, destructible environments… experience an intense, old-school styled shooter game.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
6.6
Nihilumbra

Nihilumbra

Platform: PC
September 24, 2013
Nihilumbra is a dark, atmospheric 2D puzzle platform game boasting hand painted dark environments, nightmarish monsters, and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack. It tells a story that really panders to the existential dread lurking within us all.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.7
Pac-Man Championship Edition DX +

Pac-Man Championship Edition DX +

Platform: PC
September 24, 2013
PAC-MAN CE DX + upgrades one of 2010's most celebrated downloadable titles with improved leaderboard functionality, in-game achievements and medals, as well as access to additional DLC mazes, music and graphics including classic DIG DUG and RALLY-X sprites. Players will chomp through bright neon mazes at blistering speeds in this modern update to the classic PAC-MAN gameplay.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.5
Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure

Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure

Platform: PC
September 24, 2013
Challenge your imagination as you battle the mightiest villains in an exciting and action-filled adventure through GOTHAM CITY, METROPOLIS, ATLANTIS and other iconic locales from the DC Comics universe. Enjoy endless replayability with new, dynamic puzzles that feature a different mission every time you play. Bring out your inner super hero (or villain!) with the all-new Super Hero Creator by crafting completely original objects out of parts of existing DC Comics characters. Then assign unique properties to your creations and use them to solve puzzles, or share them online with friends - which they can use in game or further modify as they like.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.1
Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures

Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures

Platform: PC
September 20, 2013
Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures makes it way on to Nintendo consoles.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Takedown: Red Sabre

Takedown: Red Sabre

Platform: PC
September 20, 2013
In recent years, shooters have become homogenized. There used to be a wide range of different games to choose, from run-and-gun action titles to slow-paced tactical shooters focusing on strategy and tactics, but now most shooters follow the same model of big set pieces, regenerating health, linear levels, and cinematic experiences. The realistic tactical shooters with in-depth planning have almost entirely disappeared in recent years. This project, working title TAKEDOWN, aims to change that. This game, the spiritual successor to games like the original Rainbow Six and SWAT series, will focus on realistic weapons modeling, squad based play, in a close-quarters battle setting. To succeed in this game you need to take things slow, study your plans, and execute flawlessly. If you get shot, there are consequences. You wont be hiding behind a wall waiting for your health to regenerate. If a team member goes down, you will have to assess the situation and reallocate team members if necessary to complete the mission. Don't expect all of the tools and plans to be forced fed to you - it is up to the player to ensure their team is equipped and ready for the tasks at hand. AKEDOWN is a thinking-persons shooter. The player that takes things slow, aims carefully, and plans their moves right will overcome the player who runs in with guns blazing. Close-quarters battle brings the fight inside, as you would see SWAT teams or SOF units taking down small numbers of dangerous adversaries. Non-linear environments allow for multiple routes and tactics and add replayability. The operation to clear pirates from a hijacked oil tanker by Russian special forces in May of 2010 is a perfect example of the types of missions in TAKEDOWN. You will plan your insertions and routes before going into the scenario, outfitting your teammates with weapons and equipment of your choosing, and then execute the mission. If one of your team members is killed, they are gone, and you have lost their valuable experience, so you have to be careful! Gameplay modes include single player, co-op, and competitive multiplayer. If you are a fan of old school shooters where thinking meant more than running and gunning or perks, or if you are just looking for something different in your shooter games experience, this is the project for you.
Metascore:
34
User Score:
3.0
Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death

Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death

Platform: PC
September 20, 2013
Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death is a third person, hack and slash fest. It is perfect for the player who wants to experience a game that brings to life the feel of blockbuster films, over-the-top action and cinematic gameplay with a focus on relentless high-octane combat and danger filled exotic environments.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.1
Foul Play

Foul Play

Platform: PC
September 18, 2013
Prepare for DRAMA as the Baron's tale unfolds, from the harsh deserts of Cairo, to the shady streets of Victorian London... and beyond. The finest actors and actresses of the day have been employed to ensure the ABSOLUTE authenticity of the story. Prepare to play out the most spectacular and explosive moments of the Baron's life; improbable beasts, astonishing villainy, and at the heart of it all - the mysterious Foul Play.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.9
MechWarrior Online

MechWarrior Online

Platform: PC
September 17, 2013
MechWarrior Online is the first offiicially licensed free-to-play title in the MechWarrior franchise.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
5.3
The King of Fighters XIII: Steam Edition

The King of Fighters XIII: Steam Edition

Platform: PC
September 13, 2013
With a roster featuring over 30 hand-drawn fighters, a number of detailed stages bursting with life, over a half dozen play modes, a refined fighting engine built for speed and complete with new moves and supers, a vastly improved Online mode, and a host of other additions, tweaks, and enhancements, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII represents a rebirth for one of gaming's longest tenured franchises and one of the most popular fighting brands ever.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Legend of Dungeon

Legend of Dungeon

Platform: PC
September 13, 2013
Legend of Dungeon is a four-player co-op beat-'em-up with dynamic lighting on pixel art.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.5
Volgarr the Viking

Volgarr the Viking

Platform: PC
September 13, 2013
Remember when games were tough? Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action experience that pulls no punches. Volgarr the Viking features simple controls, high challenge, and meticulous design - combined with hand-made pixel animation, an epic soundtrack, and buckets of blood. Flex your gaming muscles and step into the arena with Volgarr the Viking.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Superfrog HD

Superfrog HD

Platform: PC
September 12, 2013
Superfrog HD is a 2D amphibian platformer that is an HD remake of Team17's classic Superfrog, which was released in 1993 on the Amiga. It will feature all-new graphics and will be appearing on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
4.4
Valdis Story: Abyssal City

Valdis Story: Abyssal City

Platform: PC
September 8, 2013
Valdis Story A.C. is a side scrolling action adventure for P.C. with an emphasis on intricate and rewarding combat as well as deep play style customization. The player will assume the role of Wyatt as they explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Wyatt must battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat tentatively known as Ferals using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery. There are many customizable skills and equipment that will aid Wyatt on his journey. Over 40 years ago the Dark Goddess Myrgato attacked and killed her creator, the All Mother Valdis. Since this event Myrgato has been at war with her twin sister the Goddess of Light Alagath. The war has wreaked havoc on the land and the hope of mankind is dwindling as they are forced to choose a side or perish. Wyatt has been following a trail of clues for the past 5 years left by his father that he believes will lead him to find a way to end the Goddess War. Features: - Intense combat weaving sword and sorcery together seamlessly. - Equipment and Customizable skills to fit your own unique fighting style. - Unique magic souls that aid in combat and traversing the ruins of the city. - Interconnected zones allow you to explore new areas or backtrack.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.7
Disney Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse

Disney Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse

Platform: PC
September 4, 2013
Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic. With all-new HD graphics and gameplay, Castle of Illusion brings Mickey and his world to life in this magical Disney adventure.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.9
Rayman Legends

Rayman Legends

Platform: PC
September 3, 2013
Rayman Legends is the follow-up to last year's Rayman Origins and aims to bring innovative multiplayer interactions for you to use.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.5
The Chaos Engine (2013)

The Chaos Engine (2013)

Platform: PC
August 29, 2013
The Chaos Engine is a classic Amiga top-down shooter game originally developed by The Bitmap Brothers that will be restored by Abstraction Games and brought to the PC, Mac, and Linux.
Metascore:
40
User Score:
7.5
Sokobond

Sokobond

Platform: PC
August 27, 2013
Sokobond sets players in oddly shaped rooms, where they must move a single atom, designated by a dashed outline, to form a molecule. Elements have been strategically placed throughout the area, and every atom must be bonded to the player’s own to successfully solve the puzzle.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.6
Lost Planet 3

Lost Planet 3

Platform: PC
August 26, 2013
Lost Planet 3 is the third entry in the Lost Planet series. With a variety of multiplayer modes and a cinematic single player experience, Lost Planet 3 dives deeper into the Lost Planet universe, uncovering hidden truths within the unique environment of E.D.N. III.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.1
Skullgirls

Skullgirls

Platform: PC
August 22, 2013
Set in the fictional Canopy Kingdom, Skullgirls pits players against ranks of deadly but beautiful opponents in an attempt to control the enigmatic Skull Heart, a mysterious artifact with the power to bestow wishes - but not without a substantial price. Should the soul be less than pure, both the victor's wish and her being shall be corrupted into a living nightmare that haunts humanity. She will be known as the Skullgirl, a monstrous entity of immense power.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
6.6
Divekick

Divekick

Platform: PC
August 20, 2013
DIVEKICK is a game of intense depth, strategy, and action have all been packed into just two buttons.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.7
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified

The Bureau: XCOM Declassified

Platform: PC
August 19, 2013
It's 1962. John F. Kennedy is the U.S. President and the Cold War has the nation gripped with fear – but a far more viscous and insidious enemy than communism is threatening America. Known only to a scant few, a covet government unit called The Bureau begins investigating and concealing a series of mysterious attacks by an alien enemy. As special agent William Carter, you make the decisions, pull the trigger and lead your squad in a third-person tactical shooter set within a high-stakes, covert war to defend the human race. The Bureau’s mission is clear – survive, adapt and overcome the enemy threat (Heartbreak Ridge-style) to protect the citizens from the truth.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.5
Race the Sun

Race the Sun

Platform: PC
August 19, 2013
Race the Sun is an intense action game that could be described as a mash-up of Star Fox and Temple Run with a community focus.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
War Thunder

War Thunder

Platform: PC
August 15, 2013
War Thunder is a next generation MMO combat game dedicated to World War II military aviation, armored vehicles, and fleets. You will take part in all of the major combat battles, fighting with real players all over the world.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
3.8
Payday 2

Payday 2

Platform: PC
August 13, 2013
PAYDAY 2 is a four-player co-op shooter that has you sporting the masks of the original PAYDAY gang – Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains – as they hit on Washington D.C. for an epic crime rampage. The new CRIMENET network offers a vast array of dynamic contracts - choose anything from small-time store rips, cyber-crime or major bank vaults for that lucrative PAYDAY.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
4.0
Disney DuckTales: Remastered

Disney DuckTales: Remastered

Platform: PC
August 13, 2013
DuckTales Remastered has seen the development team take the levels and layout from the original 1989 release as a foundation before expanding upon them to significantly enhance the gameplay experience but where this update truly impresses is its graphics and sound. All of the visuals from the 8-bit game have been beautifully re-created as hand-drawn and animated sprites, across a backdrop of luscious, re-envisioned level backgrounds. Furthermore, original Disney Character Voices talent, including some from the cartoon TV series, bring in-game characters to life with charm and wit, while the classic melodies of the original soundtrack are given a modern twist.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.5
DeadCore

DeadCore

Platform: PC
August 13, 2013
DeadCore is a Platformer-First-Person-Shooter melding exploration and speedrun. Become immersed in a futuristic and dreamlike adventure which will see you climb a huge Tower born from the void and truly put your capabilities to the test. Can you reveal the secrets that lie beneath this fog-ridden world?
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.6
Hammerwatch

Hammerwatch

Platform: PC
August 12, 2013
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
Guacamelee! Gold Edition

Guacamelee! Gold Edition

Platform: PC
August 8, 2013
Guacamelee! is a Metroid-vania style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters. Guacamelee builds upon the classic open-world Metroid-vania style of games, by adding a strong melee combat component, a new dimension switching mechanic, and cooperative same-screen multiplayer for the entire story. The game also blurs the boundaries between combat and platforming by making many of the moves useful and necessary for both of these.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.5
Spelunky

Spelunky

Platform: PC
August 8, 2013
Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a new and challenging experience each time you play.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.4
Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians

Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians

Platform: PC
August 6, 2013
Awakened from his sleep, Beatbuddy journeys through lush hand-painted environments on a trip to save his friends and his own immortality. Beatbuddy interacts with the living breathing environment that pulses to the beat of an original soundtrack, aiding him as he unlocks new paths and solves puzzles.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
Cloudberry Kingdom

Cloudberry Kingdom

Platform: PC
August 2, 2013
Cloudberry Kingdom, the land where good heroes go to die, and Bob is the best of them all. Bob sits on the precipice of retirement, recliner ready, but first he must get back what he lost years ago. Jump and dodge your way through billions of levels on a last ditch mission to conquer infinity. The quest was never over. The princess was never saved. A challenge is waiting, are you ready?
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.4
Rise of the Triad

Rise of the Triad

Platform: PC
July 31, 2013
The 1994 shooter returns with a full Unreal Engine 3 remake featuring a classic arsenal and online modes.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.6
BioShock Infinite: Clash in the Clouds

BioShock Infinite: Clash in the Clouds

Platform: PC
July 30, 2013
This first add-on pack puts an intense focus on BioShock Infinite combat. Combine weapons, Vigors, Gear, Tears, and Sky-Lines in ways you never thought possible as you square off against impossible odds. This pack features 60 challenges in four brand-new environments. Complete Blue Ribbon Challenges and unlock concept art, Voxophones, Kinetoscopes, and more in The Columbian Archeological Society. Climb the Leaderboards and earn new achievements.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.7
Teleglitch: Die More Edition

Teleglitch: Die More Edition

Platform: PC
July 24, 2013
Teleglitch is a roguelike top-down shooter with pixel graphics.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.9
Mercenary Kings

Mercenary Kings

Platform: PC
July 22, 2013
Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW. Save the world. In this frantic 2D action game, you are part of the Mercenary Kings, the most skilled team of warriors-for-hire on Earth. When your comrades have fallen and the fearsome forces of CLAW have seized an island-wide top secret Laboratory Base, you must do what it takes to stop them. But you're not going in unprepared - as backup you've got a crew of rogue geniuses and experts in their field. Able to craft and customize guns'n'blades or upgrade your body armour, you've never been this ready to join the fight.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.6
Halo: Spartan Assault

Halo: Spartan Assault

Platform: PC
July 18, 2013
Available only for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, "Halo: Spartan Assault" is a new top-down action shooter that brings a "Halo" video game to touch-based devices for the first time in franchise history. Developed by 343 Industries in conjunction with Vanguard Games, "Halo: Spartan Assault" provides an accessible, pick-up-and-play experience for fans and newcomers alike. Set between the events of "Halo 3" and "Halo 4," "Halo: Spartan Assault" is a new chapter of the award-winning "Halo" universe that explores the first missions of the Spartan Ops program and dives deeper into the backstory of Human-Covenant wars. Play through the eyes of either Commander Sarah Palmer or Spartan Davis stationed aboard the UNSC Infinity as they fight never-before-seen battles against Covenant forces. With rich storytelling, intuitive controls, and best-in-class action, audio and graphics, "Halo: Spartan Assault" brings the epic scale and action of the "Halo" universe to mobile devices through unrivaled action and intensity.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.2
R.I.P.D. The Game

R.I.P.D. The Game

Platform: PC
July 16, 2013
Based on the 3D supernatural action-adventure film, R.I.P.D., you and your partner strap on the holsters of two lawmen assigned to the otherworld to protect and serve the living from an increasingly destructive array of souls who refuse to move peacefully to the other side. Top-notch teamwork and an arsenal of badass weapons are the keys to defeating your enemies and bringing order back to the world.
Metascore:
26
User Score:
1.5
Metro: Last Light - Faction Pack

Metro: Last Light - Faction Pack

Platform: PC
July 16, 2013
The Faction Pack for Metro: Last Light includes three new single-player missions that assign players as different characters from each warring faction of the game.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.7
Guncraft

Guncraft

Platform: PC
July 11, 2013
Guncraft is a voxel first person shooter that boasts fully destructible environments, the ability to construct individual blocks or full structures in a single click, tons of killstreak rewards such as helicopters, jetpacks, bunker buster missiles, drones, and turrets, and a fully featured map creation tool that also features a Minecraft map importing function (using the Substrate XNA engine). Play traditional modes like Deathmatch and CTF, or never before seen modes like Lava Survival and Siege Mode. On top of that, there are standalone servers, peer hosted servers, eventual clan support and friends lists, in and out of game chat, leaderboards, and much, much more.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
4.3
Toki Tori 2 +

Toki Tori 2 +

Platform: PC
July 11, 2013
Experience Toki Tori’s Epic Puzzle Adventure. Explore a forest island, learn magical songs and interact with the local wildlife to solve environmental puzzles. Toki Tori 2+’s game design requires just two moves: whistle and stomp. It's super accessible, yet it builds up to incredible complexity later on. There’s a ton to do, too. After puzzle-solving your way to five Ancient Frogs and saving the island from a strange pollution, you can still find 100s of golden wings, snap dozens of creature pictures and go Achievement hunting. - A unique take on the Metroidvania formula - Follow the path, or stray off-road and tackle the expert puzzles - Whistle magical songs to rewind, fast-travel and more - Snap dozens of Tokidex creature pictures
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
Bit.Trip Fate

Bit.Trip Fate

Platform: PC
July 11, 2013
FATE is the penultimate chapter in the six-part BIT.TRIP series and will leave you wondering what’s next.Key Features: The arrow keys control CommanderVideo while the mouse allows you to fire anywhere on screen! Or if you prefer, plug in a controller for dual-stick shooting action!
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.4
Humans Must Answer

Humans Must Answer

Platform: PC
July 11, 2013
It's an satirical adventure of two young spaceship pilots, searching for knowledge and found themselves in the Solar System. Basically Humans Must Answer is a classical horizontal scrolling shooter with a lot of shooting and evading but with some additional features. Player can place temporary towers (dron-towers) on the battlefield, combine weapons and more.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
5.3
Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages

Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages

Platform: PC
July 9, 2013
Ring Runner combines the fast-paced action of space combat with the rich story and skill variety of an RPG.Trek across the universe in a 30 hour long story-driven campaign based on a companion Sci Fi novel, or challenge 6 scenarios alone, cooperatively, or competitively through local or online multiplayer.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Dusty Revenge

Dusty Revenge

Platform: PC
July 8, 2013
Dusty Revenge is a 2D action platformer where you play as Dusty, a duel weapon wielding warrior ready to face loads of outlawed criminals.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.6
Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition

Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition

Platform: PC
July 3, 2013
Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition delivers the critically acclaimed game, all previously released downloadable content (DLC), plus digital downloads of the 2011 release of Mortal Kombat: Songs Inspired by the Warriors album with a bonus track, and the 1995 Mortal Kombat film on the PlayStation Store or Xbox Live Zune. The DLC includes fan-favorite warriors Skarlet, Kenshi and Rain, as well as the infamous dream stalker Freddy Krueger. The game also offers 15 Klassic Skins and three Klassic Fatalities (Scorpion, Sub-Zero and Reptile). Mortal Kombat: Songs Inspired by the Warriors is a collection of electronic music inspired by the game and is executive produced by JFK (of the DJ/ production duo MSTRKRFT and Death From Above 1979).
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
The Walking Dead: 400 Days

The Walking Dead: 400 Days

Platform: PC
July 3, 2013
Join five new characters as they struggle to survive in The Walking Dead: 400 Days
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.5
World of Warplanes

World of Warplanes

Platform: PC
July 2, 2013
World of Warplanes is a stand alone Free to play game being developed by the team that created the award winning and highly acclaimed game, World of Tanks. World of Tanks (www.WorldofTanks.com) is a team-based massively multiplayer online game dedicated to armored warfare in the mid-20th century. An advanced system of vehicle upgrade and development allows you to try out the vehicles and weapons featured in the game. Whether you prefer to exhaust your foes with fast and maneuverable light tanks, punch deep into enemy lines with all-purpose medium tanks, use the power of heavy tanks to eliminate opposing forces, or become a high-powered sniper using long-range artillery, each unit type is extremely lethal and effective when commanded by a true tank ace.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.2
Rogue Legacy

Rogue Legacy

Platform: PC
June 27, 2013
Rogue Legacy is a rogue-"lite" game for PC, Mac and Linux. You'll die, but your children will avenge you. They might be genetically deficient, but that's ok. You still love your colour-blind baby. Or do you?
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.9
Super Splatters

Super Splatters

Platform: PC
June 26, 2013
Super Splatters challenges players to find the most creative way to burst the Splatters, a juicy acrobatic band, against arena walls so that their juice pours onto explosive fireworks. But clearing out the stage is never enough - the Splatters need to put on an amazing performance, too! Use an arsenal of stunts, link up challenging combos and play with the force of gravity while the cameras are rolling so that you can rise to the top of the rankings on Splatter TV.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
Borderlands 2: Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep

Borderlands 2: Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep

Platform: PC
June 25, 2013
Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep is the fourth and final DLC for Borderlands 2.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.5
Joe Danger 2: The Movie

Joe Danger 2: The Movie

Platform: PC
June 24, 2013
On the set of the greatest blockbuster "Movie" ever made, create your own action film scene by scene, performing every stunt yourself.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.4
Deadpool

Deadpool

Platform: PC
June 24, 2013
Deadpool's oratory: "There are a few important things I need to say before you crack into my insanely sweet game. (Oof. Here we go again.) I'm a mercenary with an accelerated healing factor. I've been described as unstable, which is just plain coo-coo. (Wait, do sane people say coo-coo?) I'm gonna battle for the safety of humans and mutants. (And even mumans.) Be prepared for just about anything. (Holla!) • I made sure to capture all my good sides, so I made my game a third-person action-shooter. (Yep, you get to look at my heinie.) • Keep a look out cuz some of my X-Men pals (Whoa, what pals?!) are making an appearance. (Hope you don't mind picking hair out of your tacos.) • I'm really good at killing, so I made it a blast stringing together combos, and totally eviscerating my enemies. (Ev-is-cer-a-ting!) • I brought my skills and a buttload of my favorite things. Katanas (check), guns (bang!) explosives (boom), duct tape (quack) and of course, yours truly - ME! (Checkmate!)"
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.6
Hexodius

Hexodius

Platform: PC
June 21, 2013
Hexodius is a twin stick shooter mixted with some dungeon crawler mechanics.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
5.7
Fist Puncher

Fist Puncher

Platform: PC
June 21, 2013
Fist Puncher is a retro-styled, side scrolling beat em up with RPG elements and plenty of button mashing goodness. It follows a group of vigilantes as they fight their way through the streets of a lawless city. You can think of it as Double Dragon meets Castle Crashers.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Magrunner: Dark Pulse

Magrunner: Dark Pulse

Platform: PC
June 20, 2013
In Magrunner - Dark Pulse, the hero Yoshi and his robotic dog Newton enter the Gruckezber Magtech Challenge, a technology competition drawing contestants from around the world with a 1 million credit grand prize. They soon discover that this friendly game has a much darker purpose behind it. Now only this intrepid duo and Yoshi's mutant mentor Gamaji stand between the earth's survival and eldritch annihilation.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara

Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara

Platform: PC
June 18, 2013
As the first modern role playing game, the Dungeons & Dragons franchise from Wizards of the Coast gave birth to numerous products including two arcade titles from Capcom, Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom and its sequel Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara. Both these titles are now being re-released with updated HD graphics and a wealth of other enhancements as a definitive double pack entitled Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.9
Rising Storm

Rising Storm

Platform: PC
May 30, 2013
Rising Storm is the next game in the Red Orchestra franchise. You know the gameplay, features and realistic audio and graphics of RO2 - Rising Storm will take this to the Pacific Theater, adding even more features, new levels, new weapons and new factions. The game allows the player to fight across iconic locations from the famous island-hopping campaigns in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945, as the US Army and Marine Corps fight it out with the Imperial Japanese army and Special Naval Landing Forces. Players experience beach assaults, jungle fighting, close quarters night fighting and more across Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Saipan, among other iconic battles. The player is able to take the part of either side – American or Japanese – battling it out online in multiplayer on up to 64-player servers. Rising Storm also introduces an entirely new type of gameplay to the franchise - asymmetrical warfare. The American’s have the apparent advantage in firepower with their fast firing semi-automatic rifles, fully automatic weapons, and devastating flamethrower. The Japanese balance this out with gameplay elements that model their raw courage, ferocity, and cunning use of equipment. Their knee mortars allow them to rain indirect fire down on their enemies from anywhere in the map. Grenades can be planted and turned into booby-traps for unwary GIs. The Japanese put very high store on close-quarter combat, with a bayonet on almost every weapon – even machine guns and SMGs. Their banzai charge suppresses the enemy making it difficult for them to return fire and gives them an opportunity to close in to use bayonets and katanas on their opponents.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.4
The Swapper

The Swapper

Platform: PC
May 30, 2013
The Swapper features a unique art style that uses real-world clay-models and found objects to create an explorable space station realised in unique detail; gameplay sees players swap between different bodies to achieve otherwise impossible tasks.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
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