10 Frostpunk Rising to fame for their stylish portrayal of the tragedies of war, 11bit Studios moves from household scarcity management to a fullblown city The first of its kind, Frostpunk challenges you to weigh consequence against consequence in this society survival game

In this city building/strategy/survival game, you play as ruler to a frozen Earth's last cities Managing both citizens and infrastructures, it's a gruelling fight against extinction that leaves plenty of room for moral dilemmas Develop new technologies, take care of factions, or explore the world outside the comforts of your city A macro-level micronamagement game, it has a PlayScore of 842 9

The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit After DeckNine's Chloe-centric spinoff, this marks the second feature after Max's heartrending adventures in DontNod's Life Is Strange series While the first game brought us squarely back to our teenage years, their latest free to play episode offers a whole new perspective Play as the 9 year-old named Chris who deals with his mother's recent death using the power of his imagination What follows is a series of events that, while filled with charm and childish wonder, are equally moving and mature It's that balance of beauty, magic, and emotion that we've come to expect from the indie studio

A decidedly short episode, we hope to see more of Chris with the release of their upcoming Life is Strange sequel The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit has a PlayScore of 846 8 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon Well, if there's one thing Inti Creates did right, it's the convincing 8bit visuals of their retro-inspired platformer that looks straight of a NES system Heck, they even got the Japanese anime style marketing down to a science

But, fortunately for them, that's not the only good thing about this love letter to Castlevania Earning a whopping 10/10 rating on Steam, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon has also garnered praise for its branching storylines, solid platforming, and endless replayability Take on the shoes of demon slayer Zangetsu and help him get his revenge among the game's dark castles A perfect nostalgia trip for fans of Castlevania and old-time platformers, it has a PlayScore of 847 7

FAR: Lone Sails With development beginning as far back as 2015, it's nice to see that Okomotive's quaint indie title has finally dug out of development hell Making use of the all too common survival game trope set in a post apocalyptic environment, Far: Lone Sails stands out through its effective use of sound and imagery to create the ideal atmosphere for isolation Steer your vehicle past the endless doom and gloom of their deserted world and manage your resources to surive the long journey ahead of you Master the elements and rediscover the beauty of the absent civilization Wrapped in a fittingly ominous soundtrack, it has a PlayScore of 8

48 6 Iconoclasts Uncover the secrets of a dying planet and join the renegade mechanic Robin in this interesting metroidvania game from Joakim Sandberg Solve intricate puzzles and explore a bg world filled with menacing bosses and interesting characters The game contains hours and hours of nut-twisting action with platforming mechanics Use her wrench to interact with basically anything in its world and put everything back together

Underneath its metallic world lies a heart-wrenching epic It has a PlayScore of 849 5 The Forest Man, the heat is on for survival games this year huh One of the latest crazes to hit twitch and youtube streaming communitues, Endnight Games' open world survival game lets you channel your inner eagle scout as it pits you against man and his nature

Landing in an island filled with cannibalistic mutants after a plane crash, you'll have to use your crafting skills to get through each day With danger lurking in every corner, the forest delivers both horror and accurate survival simulations Chop down trees, create your makeshift home, explore the wilderness and watch out for those headhunters With their multiplayer options, you can even bring even bring a friend along for the ride and make those cannibals pay It has a PlayScore of 8

61 4 Just Shapes & Beats A game that so blatantly defies its own name, Just Shapes and Beats goes all in with the musical geometry to create one frenzied heap of a rhythm game Ignoring their own reductive implications, this co-op musical offers just the right amount of organized chaos to make it a satisfying bullet hell experience Synchronize yourself to the beats and with each other as you conquer each of their different game modes Learn the ropes in story mode, practice your skills in Casual, and show them all off in the Challenge Runs

A perfect fit for your next in-house rave part, it has a PlayScore of 866 3 Into the Breach A follow up to the successful Faster than Light game, Subset game exercises their roguelike skills with this impeccable turn-based strategy Simple as it may seem with its pixel artstyle, it seems to have won over the usually cold hearts of PC strategists Now touted as one of the benchmarks for strategy videogames, Into the Breach brings you to a not so near future of endless warfare and colossal mechs

Perfect your strategies in their thrilling turn-based combat system and defend your city from the Vek artillery With new challenges coming with each randomly generated playthrough, there's a lot surprises to help you sharpen your tactical skills It has a PlayScore of 883 2 Subnautica Despite humanity's thousand year presence, we've still yet to discover the mysteries of our ocean's deep abyss

And that's exactly the kind of unknown world you'll discover in this nautical open world survival game Take a dip into the majestic underseas and freedive your way through kelp forests, underwater rivers and so much more With thousands of creatures roaming about the increasingly dark caverns, you'll have to be at your most alert to survive the aquatic wildlife Build and manage your own sea habitat, collect food and resources, and discover the mysteries of watery void It has a PlayScore of 8

93 11 Minit An indie adventure from Devolver Digital, take on the zelda-like world one minute at a time and lift the curse once and for all As charming as you'd expect from DD release, it has a PlayScore of 842 12 The Red Strings Club Another one from the acclaimed indie studio

This time it's a narrative adventure in a cyberpunk future Fight against corporations with your mixing, hack voices, and find the formula for happiness It has a PlayScore of 84 13 Overload Dive into what passes as a modern VR revival of the 90s FPS, Descent

Capturing the high octane shooting environment in the realm of virtual reality, it has a PlayScore of 84 14 Horizon Chase Turbo Another arcade-racing game inspired by the simplistic 90’s Drift your way through a myriad of racetracks and outrun your opponents with your mad driving skills Call your friends and enjoy its split screen support

It has a PlayScore of 837 15 Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom A sequel to Level5's Ghibili role-playing game Play the role of King Evan and embark on a life-changing journey towards true leadership and self Set in a gorgeously detailed world, it has a PlayScore of 8

37 16 Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2 Become a true gangster in this run and gun platformer reboot and take on the entire world with your trusty gun Delivering on the promises of their name, it's one craazy sidescroller with a PlayScore of 836 17 Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Become the Watcher once more and take your role-playing adventures to a brand new region

Overcome a new set of challenges and dangers in a bid to confront the God of Light It has a PlayScore of 835 18 Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Marking the much-awaited arrival of the International Jobs System, this new take on the 2006 FF chapter is a welcome treat Recreate your journeys in the land of Ivalice with a whole new set of skills and abilities

It has a PlayScore of 833 19 Yoku's Island Express An indie adventure with a mix of pinball mechanics This open-world game lets you explore Mokumana Island and unlock its secrets by helping friends, and awakening deities It has a PlayScore of 8

32 20 Ghost of a Tale Navigate the dangers of Dwindling Heights in this indie action RPG seen through the eyes of a brave little mouse Succeeding in that wondrous storybook atmosphere, it has a PlayScore of 831 1 And the best PC Game of 2018 so far is Celeste YES

2018's best game so far is a platformer and if you know anything about this game you'll know why From Towerfall Ascension's Matt Thorson and Skytorn's Noel Berry, the two developers team up to create a platforming masterpiece that combines smooth controls, challenging levels, and captivating narratives Dive into their 8bit world and take on the shoes of Madeleine as she embarks on a soul searching expedition on Mount Celeste But, endearing as it looks with its cutesy pixel visuals–and avoiding that cliched hack and slash allusion–the game definitely packs a mean punch in terms of platforming difficulty Worth every penny and hair-pulling moment, it's 2018's best game so far with a Playscore of 9

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