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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 12

Action

Mundaun

Annapurna InteractiveWin · 2021For:Horror-adventure players who want exploration across an Alpine settingSkip if:Players who want consistently fast movement may hit a slowdown as fear rises.
Adventure

Cats in Time

Pine StudioWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy relaxed puzzle exploration rather than fast actionSkip if:Players seeking combat, shooting or other action-focused gameplay
Action

Bloodwash

Torture Star VideoWin · 2021For:Horror players who want a short, story-focused experienceSkip if:Players looking for a long-form horror campaign may find the 1–2 hour playtime too brief.
RPG

Blightbound

Devolver DigitalWin · 2021For:Groups of three who want combat built around separate team rolesSkip if:Players seeking a solo-focused dungeon crawler rather than multiplayer team play
RPG

Dead Age 2: The Zombie Survival RPG

HeadupWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Players who want survival management alongside turn-based RPG combatSkip if:Players seeking uninterrupted action may bounce off the turn-based battles and camp-management tasks.
RPG

Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen

DMM GAMESWin · 2021For:Visual-novel readers who want tactical battles woven into a long storySkip if:Players who want combat to dominate rather than share space with a story-focused narrative
Other

Bright Lights of Svetlov

Vladimir CholokyanWin · 2021For:Players who want a short, linear first-person storySkip if:Players looking for a long-form adventure with substantial exploration
Simulation

Song of Farca

AlawarWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Detective-story fans who want investigations built around digital evidence and suspect trackingSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced action game may find the investigation-centered structure slow.
Simulation

Tree Simulator 2022

RevmatekWin · 2021For:Players seeking an unusual tree-themed simulation with multiplayerSkip if:Players seeking combat, crafting, missions, or other structured activities may reach the game's narrow simulation scope quickly
Action

Boomerang X

Devolver DigitalWin · 2021For:Action-game players who want movement and combat built around a thrown weaponSkip if:Players seeking slow, methodical combat may find the emphasis on constant movement demanding
Adventure

I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar

Schell GamesWin · 2021For:VR players who prefer seated puzzle adventuresSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended adventure rather than six set missions
Action

Dandy Ace

NEOWIZWin · Mac · 2021For:Action-game players who enjoy shaping combat around combinations of magical abilitiesSkip if:Players looking for a fixed, linear level sequence may find the changing palace structure less suitable.
Simulation

TrackDayR

MadCow S.r.l.Win · 2021For:Motorcycle simulation fans who want handling based on precision and controlSkip if:Players seeking arcade-style racing may hit a wall when braking, tire behavior, weight transfer, and riding lines shape each lap.
Adventure

[Chilla's Art] Night Delivery | 例外配達

Chilla's ArtWin · 2021For:Horror fans who want a short Japanese psychological experienceSkip if:Players seeking combat or complex gameplay systems may hit a wall because the game mainly uses walking-simulator gameplay.
Action

Astalon: Tears of the Earth

DANGEN EntertainmentWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Fans of retro action-platformers who want interconnected explorationSkip if:Players looking for a primarily story-driven adventure rather than combat, platforming, and puzzle solving
Action

METALLIC CHILD

HIKE Inc.Win · 2021For:Action players who want combat built around grabbing and throwing enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a conventional hack-and-slash system without grappling, shielding, or enemy-throwing mechanics
Adventure

Unbound: Worlds Apart

Alien Pixel StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Puzzle-platformer fans who want portal-based mechanicsSkip if:Players who want relaxed platforming may hit a wall at the precision-focused movement challenges
RPG

Sword and Fairy 2

SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENTWin · 2021For:Chinese-speaking players who want a story-focused fantasy RPGSkip if:Players who need English or another non-Chinese language will hit a wall immediately because the game is only available in Chinese.
Simulation

Find Yourself

EMIKA_GAMESWin · 2021For:Players who prefer short horror games with a stated average completion time of 60 minutes.Skip if:Players seeking a long campaign may find the stated average completion time of 60 minutes brief.
Adventure

Cyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse (Episode 1)

Serenity ForgeWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Cyanide & Happiness fans who want to meet characters from the animated shortsSkip if:Players looking for a long main campaign may find the central story short, at a few hours.
Simulation

IRMÃO Grande & Brasileiro 2

Jogo JoiaWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Reality-show fans who want to create and manage a custom castSkip if:Players seeking direct-action gameplay rather than observing or directing simulated contestants
RPG

Corpse Party (2021)

XSEED GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Horror fans who want story-driven school explorationSkip if:Players looking for combat-focused RPG progression
RPG

Dust to the End

2P GamesWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy managing a trading caravan alongside turn-based combatSkip if:Players seeking continuous real-time combat may find the turn-based battle structure limiting.
RPG

Love n War: Hero by Chance

Reborn EntertainmentWin · 2021For:Tactical RPG players who want army upgrades alongside story progressionSkip if:Players who want a battle-focused game without companion relationships may hit a wall when the story turns to bonding with the female characters.