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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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RPG

Hindsight 20/20 - Wrath of the Raakshasa

Triple-I GamesWin · 2021For:Action RPG players who want decisions to affect combat and storySkip if:Players seeking a fixed story path may find the changing outcomes less suited to their preference.
Strategy

Operation Armstrong

Fullbeans StudioWin · 2021For:Groups with a VR headset and friends who want to assist from smartphonesSkip if:Players looking for a solo-focused campaign, since the central structure depends on phone-based teammates supporting a VR operative
RPG

洞穴探险队 Caver

暂无发行Win · 2021For:Card-game fans who want changing encounters across challengesSkip if:Players who want a fixed sequence of encounters may hit a wall when characters, events, items, and locations change between runs.
Adventure

Foxen Island

gamingyourwayWin · Mac · 2021For:Players who prefer short, single-player exploration games over long campaignsSkip if:Players seeking a long or mechanically deep adventure may find the short scope limiting
RPG

Gunnhildr

RatDog Games LLCWin · 2021For:First-person shooter players who want randomized dungeon runs rather than a fixed sequence of levelsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed level layout may find the dynamically generated dungeons less suited to that preference.
RPG

Twilight Memoria

YSY SoftworksWin · 2021For:Players drawn to coming-of-age stories who prefer friendship and first love over adult-centered dramaSkip if:Players seeking battles without timers or real-time pressure
Action

Worm Adventure 4: Into the Wormhole

Joey CookWin · 2021For:Platformer fans who want demanding 3D movementSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed climbing experience may find the repeated falls and precision movement demanding.
Action

Star Hunter DX

Chorus Worldwide GamesWin · 2021For:Bullet-hell fans who want high-risk scoring decisionsSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed shooter may find the old-school difficulty and dense enemy fire demanding
Action

XPock

My Way GamesWin · 2021For:Action players who want spaceship shooting and flyingSkip if:Players seeking deep character development or a broad exploration structure
RPG

Survival RPG: The Lost Treasure

Bew GamesWin · 2021For:Players seeking a 2D pixel-art adventure that combines survival and role-playingSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused RPG may find exploration, survival, crafting, and puzzles take substantial attention.
Other

The Frost Rebirth

TephraWin · 2021For:Players who want a first-person survival game centered on finding a way homeSkip if:Players seeking a broad range of objectives beyond survival and escape
Action

Green world: Catharsis

Jaja CityWin · 2021For:Action players who want a revenge-focused shooting gameSkip if:Players seeking a large arsenal may find three weapon types restrictive
Adventure

Inkslinger

GatewayWin · Mac · 2021For:Players who want a short narrative game centered on writing and interpretationSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign, since a complete run is listed at 40–60 minutes
Simulation

A Hole In Space

Hoi 4 EDWin · Mac · 2021For:Players who want a slow space simulation rather than fast-paced actionSkip if:Players seeking fast movement may find the force-based acceleration and deceleration too slow.
RPG

Visiting a celebrity

fusionWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy clicker games centered on earning and spending currencySkip if:Players seeking complex, story-heavy gameplay may find the clicker and resource loop limited
Action

Old Evil

UNICORE Games StudioWin · 2021For:Action players who want puzzles alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking combat without riddles or puzzles may hit a wall when progression requires solving them.
Strategy

MUMBA IV: Egypt Jewels

AiremWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Puzzle players who enjoy jewel-matching challenges with a fixed move limitSkip if:Players seeking open-ended puzzle play may find the fixed move counts and level goals restrictive
Action

Ninja Lexx

Laush StudioWin · 2021For:Beat-'em-up fans who want combo-based melee combatSkip if:Players seeking deep character progression, complex builds, or extensive role-playing systems
RPG

Converter

Funkyzeit GamesWin · 2021For:Puzzle-platformer players who want environmental problem-solvingSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than platforming, traps, and environmental puzzles
Simulation

CorePiercer

WELOVEBOT CO., LTD.Win · 2021For:Players who want train construction and equipment upgrades tied to underground explorationSkip if:Players seeking a varied surface-world adventure rather than repeated drilling and train improvement
Action

Endless Furry Killer Infinity

Tegridy Made GamesWin · 2021For:Arcade shooter fans who want score-focused runsSkip if:Players looking for varied level structures beyond seven-wave stages
Simulation

Life of Fly 2

EpiXR Games UGWin · 2021For:Players who prefer short, story-focused experiencesSkip if:Players seeking a long, continuous narrative may reach the end of the 13 short stories quickly.
Simulation

Moon Observatory Iris

batensanWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Otome players who want a choice-driven fantasy storySkip if:Players seeking interaction beyond reading scenes and making choices may reach the game's limit quickly
Sports

Planet Surf: The Last Wave

Abyssal StudiosWin · Mac · 2021For:Arcade players who prefer short, timed runs over long campaignsSkip if:Players seeking a long-form adventure may find the repeated three-minute run structure narrow