The best games of 2020 that you probably didn't play
Deep cuts and hidden gems.
A frankly absurd number of games were released on PC this year, to the point where it was almost impossible to keep track of them all. But don't worry: I'm here to help. Below you'll find a selection of interesting games that slipped under the radar. If you've played all the year's big hitters and want to try something a bit different, give the following games a shot.
Beyond a Steel Sky
Revolution Software / <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1146310/Beyond_a_Steel_Sky/" data-link-merchant="store.steampowered.com"" target="_blank">Link
The latest from Broken Sword creator Revolution Software, this is a fun, quirky sci-fi story with a vivid cast of characters.
Umurangi Generation
Origame Digital / <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1223500/Umurangi_Generation/" data-link-merchant="store.steampowered.com"" target="_blank">Link
An incredibly stylish first-person photography sim with a punky, dystopian lo-fi aesthetic, influenced by Māori culture.
Under a Star Called Sun
Cecile Richard / <a href="https://haraiva.itch.io/under-a-star-called-sun" data-link-merchant="haraiva.itch.io"" target="_blank">Link
An imaginative and considered science fiction story created with game maker <a href="/people-are-making-amazing-tiny-games-with-this-free-tool-and-i-cant-get-enough-of-them/" data-link-merchant="pcgamer.com"" data-link-merchant="haraiva.itch.io"" target="_blank">Bitsy that packs a real emotional punch.
Neon Cyborg Cat Club
Myshkin Entertainment / <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1367230/Neon_Cyborg_Cat_Club/" data-link-merchant="store.steampowered.com"" target="_blank">Link
This clever thing features robot cats who frolic around an atmospheric Blade Runner world generating ambient music.
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