Video Games of 2012
Let's celebrate the best video games of 2012, including PC and console games. Here’s a list of the most popular videogames released in 2012 organised by Genre, Platform and Publisher
Dust Racing 2D
Platform: Linux, Windows
Genre: Racing
Publisher: Jussi Lind
Asphalt 7: Heat
Platform: iOS, Android, BlackBerry 10, Windows Phone 8, BlackBerry PlayBook, Windows 8
Genre: Racing
Publisher: Gameloft
ARC Squadron
Platform: iOS, Android
Genre: Space combat
Publisher: Psyonix
Angry Birds Friends
Platform: Android, iOS, Facebook (Adobe Flash)
Genre: Puzzle
Publisher: Rovio Entertainment
Bravely Default
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
Genre: Role-playing
Publisher: JP Square Enix; INT Nintendo
Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes
Platform: Windows OS X
Genre: Graphic adventure
Botanicula
Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux iOS
Genre: Graphic adventure game
Deadlight
Platform: Xbox 360, Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Genre: Sidescroller, cinematic platformer, survival horror
Publisher: Microsoft Studios Deep Silver (Director's Cut)
Deer Drive Legends
Platform: Nintendo 3DS, Microsoft Windows, Wii, WiiWare
Genre: Sports (Hunting)
Publisher: Maximum Games
Fable: The Journey
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Action role-playing
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
99 Spirits
Platform: Microsoft Windows
Genre: Puzzle, role-playing
Publisher: JP TORaIKI; WW Fruitbat Factory
Endless Space
Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X
Genre: Turn-based strategy, 4X
Publisher: Amplitude Studios
Crusader Kings II
Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux
Genre: Grand strategy
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
Platform: Microsoft Windows; OS X; Linux; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; Xbox 360; Xbox One
Genre: Hack and slash
Publisher: Torn Banner Studios; Activision (consoles); EU Lace Mamba Global (Windows retail); EU Lace Mamba Global (Windows retail)
Binary Domain
Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows
Genre: Third-person shooter
Publisher: Sega
F1 Race Stars
Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Wii U
Genre: Kart racing
Publisher: Codemasters
Baka and Test
Platform: PlayStation Portable
Genre: Romantic comedy, Slice of life
Amy
Platform: Xbox 360,[1] PlayStation 3
Genre: Survival horror, stealth
Publisher: Lexis Numérique
DJMax Technika Tune
Platform: PlayStation Vita
Genre: Music video game
Publisher: SK Pentavision; NA Pentavision Global; JP CyberFront
Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified
Platform: PlayStation Vita
Genre: First-person shooter
Publisher: Activision
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