11. The Stanley Parable
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Adventure
Developer: Galactic Cafe
Publisher: Galactic Cafe
12. Pandora's Tower
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Ganbarion
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: A young woman falls to a curse that is slowly turning her in a grotesque beast. Her pledged love, Aeron, vows to save her. Seeking the help of of the witch Mavda, he learns that in order to save he beloved he must brave 13 towers, take on the 13 monsters and bring their meat for her to eat. But time is of the essence - the longer he takes, the worse the curse affects her, the final outcome will be determined by the bond he forms and the time it takes to conquer each tower.
13. Dust: An Elysian Tail
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Humble Hearts
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
14. XCOM: Enemy Within
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Turn-Based Strategy)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Firaxis Games
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: In this expansion to XCOM: Enemy Unknown features great additions from new enemies and abilities to new maps (47 in all) and resources - all to make the XCOM experience that much more exciting. All this translates to an even more intense multiplayer experience.
15. Fire Emblem: Awakening
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Turn-Based Strategy)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Intelligent Systems
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: A dark dragon threatens the world with his vast armies, including the undead, and now it's time to muster your soldiers to fight against him. Featuring a deep story and a massive cast of characters, each with their own story and skill set, it's time to band together and change the course of history.
16. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: Become the mayor of your own town as Animal Crossing hits the 3DS. The customization
has never been better - not only can you completely customize your home inside and out -
but the decisions you make will shape your entire town. Build facilities, change shop ours,
go fishing, meet with townsfolk, dig up some fossils - the world is yours to command and,
as the time passes in the game as it does in the real world - no two days are ever alike.
17. Skullgirls
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Lab Zero Games
Publisher: Marvelous AQL
18. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, 2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Traveller’s Tales
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Synopsis: LEGO Marvel brings together 100 of the most heroic superheroes and powerful supervillains from across the Marvel Universe. Loki and a host of other memorable badies come together to create a weapon that could destroy the world - but a group of heroes aren't about to let their plan succeed. From Wolverine to the Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Spider-Man and many more - save the day, collect the comic bricks to unlock even more heroes and even unleash the full fury of the Big-Fig characters to save the day.
19. Super Mario 3D World
Platform: Wii U
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (3D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: It's the first multiplayer Mario game set in a 3D world. Join Mario, Luigi, Peach and Toad in
the Sprixie Kingdom. The all-new Cat Suit let's you claw your way to the top and pounce
on enemies from above. Use the GamePad to freeze enemies and reveal secrets or use it
in off-TV play to turn it into a camera to get into all the nooks and crannies of each level.
20. Mercenary Kings
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
Developer: Tribute Games
Publisher: Tribute Games
