StrategyBest PC Games of 2021, page 130
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ActionChaos Brigade
Matt StormFor:Solo arcade-shooter players who want ship rescue objectives alongside enemy combatSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving shooter, since character deaths are permanent for the current game
AdventureDungeon Danger Traps
UNICORE Games StudioFor:Adventure players who want trap-based racing rather than story-led explorationSkip if:Players seeking character development, inventory systems, or role-playing progression
AdventureDice Tourney
EnoopsFor:Casual players who want a short, stage-based dungeon adventureSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended dungeon experience rather than five defined stages
SimulationBuriBoard
FerreroDevFor:Fingerboarding fans who want gesture-based trick controlsSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign or story-driven structure
RPGGladiator: about to die
Pabstein GamesFor:Players who want arena management alongside direct gladiator combatSkip if:Players seeking a large-scale AAA production with extensive development resources
CasualMotivational Hero Vol. 2
Euclides LopesFor:Fans of short puzzle-platformers who want a compact campaignSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign with extensive progression or exploration
SimulationHAJWALA LINE
HamzaAlheetFor:Racing players who want extensive vehicle customizationSkip if:Players seeking racing depth beyond car customization and coin-based progression
SimulationMotorcycle Biker Simulator
MBPStudio22For:Casual players who want to ride motorcycles freely in city and track settingsSkip if:Players who want a clearly structured sequence of events may find the described free-riding format lacks that structure.
ActionNo Tyrant
ShadowDevourFor:FPS players who want mission-based combat rather than a single repeated objectiveSkip if:Players seeking a tightly focused shooter may find the mission structure broad, with objectives ranging from combat to escorting and heists
OtherGhost Case
黒子ラボFor:Horror adventure players interested in a stalking investigationSkip if:Players who prefer direct movement over switching the camera in each room
OtherLeaf Tree
Container StudioFor:Puzzle players who prefer spatial block-placement challenges over action gameplaySkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or fast-paced action instead of space-filling puzzles
SimulationCrazy Truck
QuarlellleFor:Players who enjoy truck-driving games centered on hauling cargoSkip if:Players seeking varied activities beyond truck driving, cargo delivery, and parking
RPGFallen Flowers
RMkingFor:Players who want a story-led RPG set around an amnesiac heroineSkip if:Players seeking a broad open-world RPG may find the mansion-based story structure restrictive
SimulationMurder Diaries 3 - Santa's Trail of Blood
EpiXR Games UGFor:Murder-mystery fans who want a story revealed through explorationSkip if:Players seeking complex mechanics; the described gameplay centers on flying, exploring, and collecting memory pieces.
ActionKings and Pigs Prequel
Piece Of VoxelFor:Fans of pixelated 2D platformers who want exploration alongside combatSkip if:Players looking for a realistic visual presentation instead of pixel art
CasualNeon Bricks
William AlvesFor:Arcade players who want short brick-breaking stagesSkip if:Players looking for an expansive game structure beyond brick-clearing stages
ActionAdventure of Emberclaw
TheAmanStudiosFor:Players who want a 3D platformer combining traversal and enemy battlesSkip if:Players seeking a quiet or low-pressure game rather than one involving enemy battles and hazardous levels
StrategyDraft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2022
Wolverine StudiosFor:Basketball fans who want front-office control rather than only playing individual matchesSkip if:Players seeking direct, action-focused basketball gameplay instead of simulated management decisions
SimulationIstanbul Ship Simulator
Istanbul SimulatorFor:Casual players who want short, mission-based ship simulationSkip if:Players seeking deep ship-management systems or a detailed simulation structure
CasualBlock City: Bus Edition
Coffee StudioFor:Sokoban fans who want puzzles involving blocks and enemiesSkip if:Players who want action to take priority over puzzle-solving may find the block-pushing structure restrictive.
ActionRobonauts
Untold TalesFor:Arcade shooter fans who want a short, level-based campaignSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may find 12 levels limited in scope
ActionThe Revolt: Awakening
Siberius StudioFor:Action-platformer fans who want combat mixed with RPG loot and equipment managementSkip if:Players who do not want inventory management to affect survival during missions
ActionWaveCrash!!
Flyover GamesFor:Puzzle-game fans who want direct competition against another playerSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign or a series of narrative missionsNothing matches. Loosen a filter.