There have been many great games released in 2013, so many that it is very likely you’ve missed quite a few that you really owe it to yourself to play.
From underrated indie games to retail released FPS’ that found themselves unfairly overlooked. here are a selection of the best games in 2013 that you might not have played.
Scroll through the gallery below to view them.
The Best Games You Haven't Played 2013
-
Bionic Dues
The most little-known title in this gallery, Bionic Dues is a roguelike strategy game developed by Arcen Games, and my word is it addictive. While initially off-putting due to its bland graphics and dull soundtrack, Bionic Dues eventually hooks you in with its gameplay, which promotes methodical movement and strategic balancing of weaponry in order to overcome increasingly difficult tasks. In the end it plays out like an awesome board game, and one which should be experienced by anyone with a Steam account.
Available: PC
-
Gone Home
Gone Home was one of the most popular and well-received indie games of 2013, and for good reason. Developers The Fullbright Company keep their cards close to their chest regarding the game's plot right up until its final moments, with you never quite knowing which direction they are going to take. The end result was 2013's greatest mystery game.
Available: PC
-
Metro: Last Light
With another annual deluge of FPS', Metro: Last Light got somewhat lost in amongst the pack, which is a crying shame because it was one of the best in its genre in 2013. Its combat is satisfying, its world is engrossing and its graphics... wow. Those graphics. If you're an FPS fan and haven't played Metro: Last Light yet, I strongly suggest you do so.
Available: Xbox 360, PS3, PC
-
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
No one was expecting the budget remake of the Sega Genesis game Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse to be quite as good as it was. In a year featuring two certified classic platformers in the form of Rayman Legends and Super Mario 3D World, Castle of Illusion successfully stood on its own two feet with some old-school ledge-hopping. More than just the HD remake it was posited as being, Castle of Illusion brought in some new 3D segments which would masterfully shift the perspective midway through a level, and pleasantly surprised those who picked it up with how accomplished it was.
Available: Xbox 360, PS3, PC
-
Papers, Please
Papers, Please is not a barrel of laughs. It's a game in which you're assigned the job of a border patrol agent, and are asked to either 'Approve' or 'Deny' entry to the many citizens attempting to cross said border. During your time with the game, you will inevitably find yourself becoming more and more corrupt, not out of choice, but rather out of necessity. It's a game in which you're confronted with various harsh realities and are forced to face them head on. It's unsettling, deeply affecting and a cruel masterpiece.
Available: PC
-
The Stanley Parable
One of my personal favourite games of the year, The Stanley Parable is one of the most unique journeys you'll embark on in a video game. Placed in the shoes of Stanley, an office worker trapped in an ongoing cycle of mundanity, your every movement in the game is narrated by The Narrator, an articulate misanthrope who can switch from a pleasant storyteller to a bellowing, maniacal omnipotent force depending upon which route you choose to take through the game. It's a must play.
Available: PC
-
Towerfall
The Ouya was, as expected, a bit of a disaster, but one shining star in an entire galaxy of mediocrity was Towerfall, a hugely fun multiplayer game with a huge amount of content. Unfortunately, the independent developer signed an exclusivity deal with the Ouya's creators, meaning that it won't be coming to any of the other much more viable platforms until next year. It's not worth picking up the Ouya just for the sake of playing it, but it should definitely be on your radar for 2014.
Available: Ouya
