So the end of the year is upon us and GOG along with every other digital distributor is running great sales. It is a great time to try new games because you can get them so cheaply.

Since most people here know about the big titles and hall of fame games I thought we could put together a list of games we discovered this year that we would recommend to our fellow GOG fan.

For me my two games of the year were Crusader Kings 2 and King of Dragon Pass. They are both deep and unique strategy games that really suck you in and you can play for hours. Anyone who likes deep strategy will like these games.

A thousand times this. Mine would be King of Dragon Pass, Startopia, and possibly Eador: Genesis (though I haven't played the last one enough to say for sure, but of all the games I've bought this year it's the only other candidate for this list)

Eador: Genesis is up there on my list, I've been playing it quite a bit since I picked it up. It's not an easy "pay to win" (as in "the only requirement to complete the game is buying it") game like so many AAA titles are these days. But if you're someone who enjoys a challenge and turn-based strategy then this game is without question something you should pick up.

<span class="bold">Uplink</span> it's a simple game good for killing time which has a reasonably low entry threshold but a surprising (at least to me) amount of depth and engagement value.
This is one of those games where "gameplay" and "UI" are not synonymous. It doesn't have lots of flashy graphics etc. but the game play itself is enjoyable. I likely wouldn't spend many hours in a row playing Uplink, but I do find myself returning to it many times for smaller sessions. I've already easily gotten my moneys worth.

Defenders Quest & Anomaly Warzone Earth
I was initially skeptical of both games, a promise of 'innovation' within the arena of Tower Defense honestly seemed like a stretch to me and while each presents a rather unique concept I've played so many tower defense games that I was doubtful whether or not they'd be able to deliver. Turns out both games do, and I've been quite enjoying being proven wrong regarding these games. Defenders Quest provides a tower defense that appeals to my nostalgia for games like Final Fantasy, or Dragon Warrior while also giving some amusing story segways to keep things moving. Anomaly Warzone Earth turns the tables on tower defense by making you play the 'invading hoard' while maintaining the "preserve and enhance" experience of a standard tower defense. Providing a fast paced experience which even months later hasn't gotten stale.
Either game would be a good buy for fans of tower defense games.

Alan Wake
Providing a strong presence of setting and ambiance the likes of which made Diablo (first game not the series) and Max Payne so satisfying for me.
In fact fans of Max Payne will find a lot to love from the Alan Wake titles (unsurprisingly when you consider who developed both titles). I won't go into too many details because I'd like to avoid spoilers but for those who enjoyed either Max Payne or Momento (movie) you'll likely find something to satisfy you with Alan Wake.

Legend of Grimrock
I have yet to play this game extensively myself (the backlog of games GOG has created for me is rather epic) however my brother, the same guy who turned me on to The Witcher, swears by it. In fact part of why I haven't had much chance to play the game is that he's monopolized it so thoroughly even to the extent of playing it over the copy of D3 he picked up.

Any of the above would make fine additions to a gaming collection. :)

King of Dragon Pass-It's just pure awesomeness, one of my top 10 best games of all time.

Shogo:Mobile Armor Division:One of the best FPS games I've played in years.

That's all I can think of right now.

FTL: One of the best surprises I've had all year. It's not just "indie" good, it's good good, especially if you like games that demand skilful play and kick your ass if you get sloppy. I'll probably be showing up in bundles before too long, so if you're on a tight budget you may want to wait, but otherwise I highly recommend picking it up.

Spacechem: I'm only about halfway through this, but so far I'm loving it. It allows you an incredible amount of freedom in how you solve its puzzles, which affords an unusual sense of aesthetic pride in the solution you come up with. :Honestly, my only complaint so far is that the soundtrack is too awesome - it makes me want to stop playing puzzle games and go conquer something.

Permiter: Without question the most "different" RTS I've played in years. The emphasis on squad composition and base layout over unit spamming makes for a much more thoughtful game - it feels like you're trying to find just the right tool to 'open the lid" of your enemy's base and scoop out the sweet delicious structures inside. The game can be frustrating at first due to a failure to adequately explain its rather unusual mechanics, but if you're looking for something different and have the patience to figure some things out on your own, "Perimeter" is welcome breath of fresh air.

Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion: I haven't actually played this new version, but from what I understand it's an "upgraded version" of the original SOASE, which I played the hell out of when it first came out. For me, it nails that "sweet spot" where it's just complicated enough to keep me intellectually engaged in the game, but not so complicated that I can't sit back and enjoy the spectacle of spaceships blowing each other up.

<span class="bold">Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams</span>: I more or less only pre-ordered this game out of nostalgia but was quickly sucked into it and couldn't stop playing. I really wouldn't have imagined that I could enjoy a platformer that much!
The graphics are wonderful the music is great and the game itself fiendishly difficult without being unfair. I played it nearly every evening getting better and better while still enjoying the graphics and shouting: "I'm great!" whenever I managed to pass a particular difficult passage that looked impossible a few seconds ago.
Even if you normally don't play platformers :Give it a try. Really. Do it.

Ground Control II: It was a game I picked up yesterday. I had seen it around when I was younger but never had the chance to play. It's an amazing baseless RTS. I can see where CnC 4 got its inspiration from. There's no FOW from what I can see, but the options menu is very nice. You can also upgrade your dropship into an unstoppable juggernaut of desolation.

Rollercoaster Tycoon II: Like its predecessor, but just better in every single aspect. Exactly how a sequel should be made.

Crusader Kings 2 for being pretty fun and addicting
Startopia because I never heard of it and it turns out its damn awesome
Most likely more

Pushing thread to top as part of my "it's the middle of the night and the mods are home asleep" anti-spam initiative.

Eador: Genesis
Defender's Quest
Robin Hood: Legend of Sherwood
The Blackwell Bundle
Inquisitor

Symphony Shooter based on your music. If you like classic shooters like Galaga, Gradius, R-Type, ect. I recommend this game.

Legend of Grimrock Little late to recommend this as the special is over, but still worth the price. I got it for the current price back in the summer and had a blast playing the game.

Edit: Took out a non GOG game as the topic is about the sale here.