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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 135

Action

JETBOY

GameOverDogWin · Mac · 2021For:Fans of pixel shooters who want jetpack-based movementSkip if:Players seeking a deeply developed story may find the described narrative scope limited to Dave's situation on Gaia
Strategy

Kakatte Koi Yo!

BackSlash GamesWin · 2021For:Fans of cat-themed platform fighters who want combat with objective-based scoringSkip if:Players seeking a campaign with extended story progression may hit the limit of the match-based structure and solo time trials.
Action

ParaLily

Team ParaLilyWin · 2021For:Platforming fans who want puzzles built around movement between parallel worldsSkip if:Players seeking a broad set of activities beyond platforming, puzzles, collectibles, and exploration
Action

Ground Zero Texas - Nuclear Edition

Screaming VillainsWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy science-fiction shooters with filmed sequencesSkip if:Players seeking deep character progression, inventory systems, or role-playing mechanics
Other

Luciform

Chaos MindsWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Precision-platformer fans who want color-based movement rulesSkip if:Players seeking forgiving platforming may hit a wall when a mistimed jump causes a hazard encounter or deadly fall.
Action

Seeker: My Shadow

JestercraftWin · 2021For:VR players who want casual puzzle adventures instead of combat-focused gamesSkip if:Players seeking extensive combat, character progression, or open-world exploration
Sports

Date Night Bowling

Way Down DeepWin · Mac · 2021For:Casual sports-game players who want bowling mixed with dating-event activitiesSkip if:Players seeking a bowling game focused solely on lane play may find the dating activities interrupt the sport
Simulation

Jetpack Vacation

Clique GamesWin · 2021For:Casual players who want a social jetpack playground rather than a story-driven adventureSkip if:Players seeking a deep campaign, character progression, or a broad range of activities may hit the wall after the two available excursions.
RPG

Fisherman Classic

LGVWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Fishing-game players who want exploration across islands, lakes, and sea areasSkip if:Players looking for a fast-paced loop may find the focus on fishing, travel, and collecting slow.
Action

Everlasting Guilt

Geeky MouseWin · 2021For:First-person shooter players who prefer battles centered on bosses over general combatSkip if:Players seeking a broad mix of activities beyond combat may find the boss-fight focus limiting.
Action

Critical Zone

Korion InteractiveWin · 2021For:Couch groups seeking competitive local matchesSkip if:Players seeking a solo campaign instead of local competition
RPG

Abyss The Forgotten Past

OWG StudiosWin · 2021For:Players who want a story-led 2D platform RPG with mysteries and puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a short, fixed-difficulty experience may not suit the increasing difficulty during progression
RPG

Forest Farm

Tonic Games AustraliaWin · 2021For:Farming-game players who want to cultivate an open-world landscapeSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused or action-heavy RPG
Action

Rotund Takeoff

DahkuWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Platforming fans who want short stages centered on timing and speedSkip if:Players who want a relaxed platformer may hit a wall when continuous bouncing turns every movement into a timing challenge
Other

Bloat

3StrakGamesWin · 2021For:Puzzle players who prefer games without combatSkip if:Players seeking combat, enemies, or high-stakes failure
Strategy

My city and army

武器铺工作室Win · Mac · 2021For:Strategy players who want city construction combined with army managementSkip if:Players seeking open-ended progression without required tasks between levels
Casual

The Last Act

Snowhaven StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Visual novel readers who want supernatural theater mysteriesSkip if:Players seeking action, combat, or other hands-on gameplay rather than narrative choices
RPG

Team-Z

ExtrapolatedWin · Mac · 2021For:Players who want first-person exploration combined with conversations and combatSkip if:Players seeking a finished, polished release may stop at the unfinished-project state
Casual

Assimilate! (A Party Game)

Friendship is Fun, LLCWin · 2021For:Groups of 5-10 friends who want short social deduction sessionsSkip if:Players seeking a long-form game with progression beyond repeated short deduction rounds
RPG

Heroine for Hire

Jellyfish ParadeWin · Mac · 2021For:Otome readers seeking a fantasy romance with a job-search premise rather than a contemporary settingSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused or action-led gameplay rather than a dialogue-centered story
Action

White Rabbit

Conglomerate 5Win · 2021For:Casual players who want short physics-based platforming challengesSkip if:Players seeking deep character progression, extensive exploration, or a large narrative scope
Action

ANIME Street Fight

Seito GamesWin · 2021For:Solo players seeking a short beat-'em-up campaignSkip if:Players seeking a long or open-ended campaign may find the 15-level structure limited
Action

Blind Shot

Forestlight GamesWin · 2021For:Action players who enjoy turn-based zombie combat rather than continuous shootingSkip if:Players seeking unrestricted aiming and movement during combat
Strategy

A Token War

UpRoom GamesWin · 2021For:Deckbuilding strategy players who want to select a collection for each battleSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced action game rather than turn-based battles