ActionBest PC Games of 2021, page 11
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ActionThem and Us
TendoGames Co., Ltd.For:Survival horror fans who prefer fixed-camera games over action-focused horrorSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed experience may find the game’s survival focus and challenging fixed-camera mode demanding
ActionZiggurat 2
Milkstone StudiosFor:First-person shooter players who want dungeon runs with randomly changing layoutsSkip if:Players who prefer a slow pace may hit a wall when combat demands constant movement and quick reactions.
AdventureDown in Bermuda
Yak & CoFor:Adventure players who prefer puzzle-solving to combat-focused actionSkip if:Players who want a broad, open-ended world may find the six-island progression restrictive.
RPGSakura Hime
GirlGamesFor:Players seeking a fantasy romance adventure centered on affectionSkip if:Players seeking a romance game with a broad range of gameplay systems may find its described focus narrow
ActionHere Comes Niko!
Gears for BreakfastFor:Players seeking a 3D platforming adventure built around island travelSkip if:Players looking for combat-focused gameplay or weapon-based action
ActionShadow Man Remastered
Nightdive StudiosFor:Action-adventure players who want supernatural exploration across two worldsSkip if:Players seeking a short, tightly focused campaign rather than a large restored adventure with multiple areas and secrets
ActionGreak: Memories of Azur
Team17For:Players who enjoy puzzle-platform adventures with character switchingSkip if:Players seeking a single-character platformer without coordination between abilities
AdventureCreepy Tale 2
Creepy BrothersFor:Puzzle-adventure players who want a story-led rescue journeySkip if:Players looking for combat-driven action may lose interest because puzzle solving is the central activity.
RPGOcean's Heart
Nordcurrent LabsFor:Action RPG players who want exploration to occupy a central roleSkip if:Players looking for a tightly linear campaign rather than broad exploration and optional sidequests
ActionForegone
Big Blue BubbleFor:Action-platformer players who want shooting and slashing combatSkip if:Players seeking slow-paced gameplay rather than fast action and enemy encounters
StrategyThe Jackbox Party Pack 8
Jackbox Games, Inc.For:Groups of friends who want several party formats in one packSkip if:Players seeking a single focused game rather than five short party-game formats
RPGNoble Fates
Xobermon, LLCFor:Kingdom-management players who want to direct a population with individual opinions and ambitionsSkip if:Players seeking a narrowly focused action game may find kingdom management and population systems take substantial attention.
RPGSTORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town
XSEED GamesFor:Fans of farming simulations who want crop growing, livestock care, and facility buildingSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused progression rather than farming, town development, and relationships
StrategyNo Umbrellas Allowed
Hoochoo Game StudiosFor:Players who enjoy shop-management games with appraisal and negotiation systemsSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or character-progression systems rather than shop operations
RPGLove n War: Warlord by Chance
Reborn EntertainmentFor:Tactical RPG players who want resource management alongside battlesSkip if:Players seeking a combat-only game may find the economy management and character stories take up too much of the experience.
SimulationThrive
Revolutionary Games StudioFor:Players interested in biology who want to experiment with cell structures and evolutionary strategiesSkip if:Players seeking a complete game spanning all planned evolutionary stages, since the Microbe Stage is the only fully complete stage
RPGFresh Body
LOVIGAMEFor:Action roguelike players who want character building through enemy body partsSkip if:Players seeking persistent progress across every run may bounce off the loss of progression after death
AdventureTwin Mirror
DON'T NODFor:Players who want a narrative investigation centered on memories and reconstructed eventsSkip if:Players seeking combat, action systems, or other mechanically intensive gameplay may hit a wall because the focus is investigation and conversation.
RPGBig Farm Story
Goodgame StudiosFor:Farming-game players who want a story about restoring a gifted farmSkip if:Players seeking combat-centered gameplay or action challenges
RPGScars of Summer
Kagura GamesFor:Players who prefer everyday-life stories over high-stakes adventuresSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy RPG mechanics or tactical battles
CasualDogs Organized Neatly
DU&IFor:Casual puzzle players who want short grid-arrangement challengesSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or a story-driven campaign will find the play centered on static grid arrangements.
ActionAlisa
Casper CroesFor:Survival-horror fans who want a late-1990s-style presentationSkip if:Players seeking a low-difficulty horror adventure may find the stated challenge unsuitable.
RPGPascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
Giant GlobalFor:Dark-fantasy action RPG fans who want challenging combatSkip if:Players seeking low-pressure fights may hit a wall against persistent enemies and demanding bossesNothing matches. Loosen a filter.