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Best PC Games of 2021

4,182 games

Released on Steam in 2021, most popular first. Each with a fit check, so you know who it is for before you buy.

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Best PC Games of 2021, page 105

Action

Crossbow Crusade

HugePixelWin · 2021For:Run-and-gun fans who want platforming built around crossbow combatSkip if:Players seeking role-playing systems, extensive character progression, or a wide range of weapons
Strategy

Fantasma

StudwellWin · 2021For:Horror fans who want cooperative sessions rather than a strictly solo experienceSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused game with extensive character classes or loot systems
Strategy

yarne

Rowan WoodWin · Mac · 2021For:Fans of abstract puzzles who want to arrange shapes without committing to a fixed placementSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced or timed puzzle experience
Sports

Endless Furry Pinball 2D

Tegridy Made GamesWin · 2021For:Pinball fans who want a simple endless score-chasing loopSkip if:Players seeking varied tables, structured stages, or a campaign may find the endless format repetitive.
Racing

Synth Drift

NanningsGamesWin · Linux · 2021For:Racing players who want spike-avoidance challengesSkip if:Players seeking racing gameplay without closing-spike hazards
Action

A Strange City

My Way GamesWin · 2021For:Action players who want a focused run-and-shoot escapeSkip if:Players seeking exploration beyond an escape-focused obstacle course
Casual

Burning Ball

Laush StudioWin · 2021For:Fans of classic Arkanoid-style games who want 3D graphicsSkip if:Players seeking character progression, exploration, or a story-driven structure may find the screen-clearing format too narrow
Other

Neon Souls

GorestationWin · 2021For:Platforming fans who want movement to reveal the routeSkip if:Players looking for role-playing systems, exploration, or an open-ended game structure
Simulation

The Killer of Dishonor

LTZincWin · 2021For:Players who want demanding 2D platforming with combat and trapsSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving platformer may hit a wall at the game's stated hardcore difficulty.
Simulation

From Earth To Heaven

EpiXR Games UGWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy first-person platforming centered on environmental obstaclesSkip if:Players seeking extensive puzzle systems rather than a couple of small environmental puzzles
Strategy

Коты Воители

Piece Of VoxelWin · 2021For:Strategy players who enjoy short preparation phases before enemy attacksSkip if:Players seeking long, uninterrupted preparation periods may find the brief pre-battle window restrictive
Simulation

Logic Car

GatolabWin · 2021For:Puzzle players who want to program vehicles rather than control them directlySkip if:Players seeking direct driving controls instead of programming vehicle behavior
Adventure

The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition)

Somewhat SoftwareWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy short atmospheric horror experiences without enemy encountersSkip if:Players seeking extended gameplay or a broad range of game mechanics may find the 20-minute structure too limited.
Action

Legend of Chilli Tree

Termeno, s.r.o.Win · 2021For:Action-game players who want 2D exploration alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking role-playing progression or systems beyond the stated exploration and combat
Action

Tybot Invasion: The Typing Runner

Sensen GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Typing-game fans who want word entry to drive combatSkip if:Players seeking a campaign with extensive exploration or customization
Action

Infected City

QuarlellleWin · 2021For:Players who want a first-person shooter focused on fighting zombiesSkip if:Players seeking gameplay built around puzzles, climbing, or exploration rather than zombie combat
Simulation

The Octots Survival

SFK Game StudioWin · 2021For:Survival-game players who want hunger, thirst, hunting, and harsh nighttime conditionsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly directed story may find the survival, building, farming, and exploration structure diffuse
Casual

SPACE STORESHIP -スペースストアシップ-

OtakesanWin · 2021For:Sokoban fans who want gravity-based room changesSkip if:Players seeking a purely traditional Sokoban format without platforming sections
Casual

Jigsaw Frame: Relax

Nimos GamesWin · 2021For:Jigsaw fans who want a digital puzzle rather than a physical oneSkip if:Players seeking a varied progression system may find the traditional piece-assembly format narrow in scope.
Adventure

Kitty Adventure

Cow GamesWin · 2021For:Platformer fans who want a kitten-led adventure across three locationsSkip if:Players seeking a broad world with many areas may find the three-location structure limited
Casual

Not It: Spookiest Edition

Snowhaven StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Horror visual novel fans who want choice-driven stories with multiple endingsSkip if:Players seeking combat may bounce off the primarily text-driven visual novel structure.
Action

Nightmare: Les Origines

WarZoneStudioGamesWin · 2021For:Horror fans who want cooperative puzzle solving with up to three friendsSkip if:Players seeking a solo-focused experience rather than a game built around groups of up to four
Casual

CANNON

Sprovieri GamesWin · 2021For:Fans of minimalist puzzles who want cannon-based sequencingSkip if:Players seeking puzzles with time limits or pressure-based challenges
Strategy

Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2022

Wolverine StudiosWin · 2021For:Football fans who want roster building and coaching decisions in one gameSkip if:Players seeking direct on-field action rather than franchise management and play calling