The best PC games of 2014

2013 rapidly recedes, leaving only trace memories of pirates, guns, storied old mansions and always-online debacles. For now, a moment of peace. What better time to admire the onrushing tide of destruction soon to be wrought on our spare time? Here in 2014, more people are making games than ever. More than 1500 titles line Greenlight's shelves, dozens of Kickstarter projects are coming to fruition and almost everything is headed to early access.
That's just the tip of the joyberg that awaits. Which games will pierce through the screaming throng? Of the thousands of PC games out there, which are worthy of your attention? We're here to help, with the latest in our annual mega-features about the years to come. Sit back, have a cup of tea and immerse yourself in the games of 2014 and beyond.
Ladies and gentlemen, your genres.
Action
Adventure
Exploration and Survival
FPS
MMO
Platform
Puzzle
Sport
RPG
Sim
Strategy
There are many more to games come, of course, and we'll be updating the list periodically throughout the year as more are announced. Which games are you most looking forward to this year?