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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 13

Casual

9-nine-:Episode 4

Sekai ProjectWin · 2021For:Fans of supernatural mysteries who want a story focused on Noa YuukiSkip if:Players who want an episode centered on a heroine other than Noa Yuuki
Adventure

Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases

MicroidsWin · Mac · 2021For:Hercule Poirot fans who want an original case from his early detective yearsSkip if:Players seeking several separate cases may find the focus on one murder investigation limiting
Adventure

Adios

MischiefWin · 2021For:Players who prefer short, story-focused first-person games over combat-heavy adventuresSkip if:Players seeking frequent combat, complex puzzles, or a broad range of gameplay systems
RPG

Mind Scanners

Brave At NightWin · Mac · 2021For:Players who want a story-focused simulation built around psychiatric diagnosisSkip if:Players seeking a broader simulation may find the focus on patient diagnosis and treatment narrow
Racing

RiMS Racing

NaconWin · 2021For:Motorcycle racing fans who want to adjust bike setups between racesSkip if:Players looking for racing without workshop tasks or bike maintenance
RPG

Legend of Mana

Square EnixWin · 2021For:Action RPG fans who want to shape the order and layout of the game worldSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear RPG may find the player-placed world structure less directed
RPG

WitchSpring3 Re:Fine - The Story of Eirudy -

KIWIWALKSWin · 2021For:Players who want a choice-driven RPG with branching outcomesSkip if:Players seeking party-building systems, guilds, or multiplayer social play
Other

Increlution

GnillerWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Incremental-game players who prefer queued planning over constant clickingSkip if:Players seeking short sessions may find the stated campaign length substantial, with approximately 220 hours of unpaused content across currently available chapters.
Simulation

九州:商旅(Nine Provinces: Caravan)

BigLight.GamesWin · 2021For:Players interested in business activities involving caravans and tradeSkip if:Players seeking gameplay centered on activities other than business, caravan expansion, trade, and exploration
RPG

СИМУЛЯТОР ОДИНОЧЕСТВА В РУССКОЙ ДЕРЕВНЕ

Guilty Pleasure GamesWin · 2021For:Players who prefer walking and scenery over combat or character progressionSkip if:Players seeking combat, monsters, leveling, or quest-based activities
RPG

Fuga: Melodies of Steel

CyberConnect2Win · 2021For:RPG players who want party management tied to tank combatSkip if:Players seeking a fast, action-led game rather than a mix of crew placement, relationships, and decisions
Adventure

Cooking Companions

Serenity ForgeWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Visual novel fans who want psychological horror and relationship-focused storytellingSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay may hit a wall because the game is presented as a visual novel.
Strategy

Garbage

GrabTheGamesWin · Mac · 2021For:Players who want automatic fights with preparation and team-building decisionsSkip if:Players seeking direct, moment-to-moment control during fights
Action

Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

CAPCOM Co., Ltd.Win · 2021For:Action-platforming players who enjoy repeated attempts against demanding stagesSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving difficulty curve may find the repeated deaths and demanding encounters frustrating.
RPG

Gamedec - Definitive Edition

Anshar PublishingWin · 2021For:Players who prefer dialogue-led investigations over combatSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused RPG encounters
Adventure

Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel

Yangyang MobileWin · Mac · 2021For:Fans of WLW fiction who want a romance and friendship storySkip if:Players looking for a long-form story may find the approximately 2–4 hour length limiting
Simulation

Hacker Simulator

Save All StudioWin · 2021For:Players interested in a simplified hacking-themed simulation rather than a realistic technical simulationSkip if:Players seeking a one-to-one simulation of real-life hacking methods
Adventure

Subway Midnight

Aggro CrabWin · 2021For:Adventure players who enjoy haunted settings and ghost encountersSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear experience may not want a game built around three endings and repeated playthroughs.
Strategy

Imperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"

Dinamic SoftwareWin · 2021For:Strategy players who want real-time military conquest with direct troop commandSkip if:Players who prefer turn-based planning may bounce off when battles require real-time command.
RPG

Astronarch

Dale TurnerWin · 2021For:Roguelike fans who want party-building and changing routesSkip if:Players seeking direct, moment-to-moment control during battles
Action

Pronty

18Light Game Ltd.Win · 2021For:Metroidvania fans who want an underwater setting rather than a land-based oneSkip if:Players seeking a low-combat exploration experience may hit a wall when hostile sea creatures and giant bosses become obstacles.
Adventure

My Friend Peppa Pig

Outright Games Ltd.Win · 2021For:Young Peppa Pig fans who want character-focused activitiesSkip if:Players seeking combat, weapons, or competitive challenges
Strategy

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground

Focus EntertainmentWin · 2021For:Warhammer Age of Sigmar fans who want turn-based tactical campaignsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign path may find the branching roguelike structure repetitive across runs
RPG

Motesolo : No Girlfriend Since Birth

INDICAVA INTERACTIVEWin · 2021For:Fans of branching interactive stories who prefer dialogue choices over combat-focused playSkip if:Players seeking deep combat, extensive character progression, or a broad strategy system may find the mechanics limited