SimulationBest PC Games of 2021, page 153
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StrategyHexahedral Pathfinder
Slash StudioFor:Puzzle fans who want block-moving challenges rather than action gameplaySkip if:Players seeking varied gameplay beyond moving blocks may find the central mechanic narrow.
ActionDesdemona
Batuhan GunerFor:Horror fans who want to hunt a ghost with friends rather than play alone.Skip if:Players who want a detailed combat system may find the described loop focused on finding objects, cleaning curses, and confronting the ghost.
Racing1984 Rewired
Fennec TrailFor:Platformer fans who want fast movement and precise timing challengesSkip if:Players seeking relaxed platforming without timed exits or demanding reactions
ActionSuper Bout: Champion's Tour
Strongkid, LLCFor:Fighting-game players who want one-on-one matches with a fixed roster of five charactersSkip if:Players seeking a large roster or character customization
StrategyFinders Reapers
MOSQUITO COCKTAIL LTDFor:Shooter players who want an economy mechanic tied directly to ammunitionSkip if:Players seeking a shooter centered on a long, story-driven campaign
AdventureAll That Remains: Part 1
Glitch GamesFor:Adventure players who prefer first-person point-and-click puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking combat, character builds, or open-ended exploration may hit a wall because progress centers on item use and puzzles.
ActionZombie Slayers
Mateusz MaklesFor:Co-op players who want to coordinate against successive enemy waves rather than play aloneSkip if:Players who want a flat difficulty curve may hit a wall as each wave brings more zombies.
RPGOther Realms: Dwarves & more Dwarves
BotgateFor:Fans of dwarven fantasy who want multiplayer settlement constructionSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure with a defined campaign rather than an open-ended survival loop
ActionBerserker
One Life GamesFor:Players who enjoy short, story-led side-scrolling action games.Skip if:Players looking for a long campaign; the stated playtime is one hour.
ActionNinshi Masuta
FVS GamesFor:Players who enjoy 2D action games featuring ninja combatSkip if:Players seeking a detailed narrative or broad exploration
SimulationDisc Ninja
ImmersionFor:Disc-golf fans who want virtual reality practice rather than a non-sports gameSkip if:Players seeking a broad sports simulation with multiple sports or disciplines
SimulationSaving Animals
PhoenixFire GamesFor:Arcade players who enjoy matching colors while breaking groups of ballsSkip if:Players seeking deep character development, exploration, or a story-driven campaign
SimulationBattle Jacked
Klick Ink L.P.For:Players who enjoy building custom battles rather than following a fixed campaignSkip if:Players seeking a story-focused campaign with a defined narrative arc
RPGFate of the Storm Gods
Choice of GamesFor:Interactive-fiction readers who want a long, text-only fantasy narrativeSkip if:Players seeking graphics, animation, or sound-driven presentation
ActionThe Disaster
Mag B.For:Zombie-shooter players who want a house-defense modeSkip if:Players seeking a long, detailed campaign may find the story mode short.
RPGInfected Prison
HaoChuanFor:VR players who want a zombie survival scenario set in a prisonSkip if:Players seeking a broader setting than a prison for their survival scenario
RPGThe Book of Shadows
Aldorlea GamesFor:RPG players who want a long, chapter-based mysterySkip if:Players looking for a short campaign rather than more than 40 hours across 9 chapters
ActionSynthwave Hop
RockSolid StudiosFor:Speedrunning fans who enjoy repeating short levels for small time gainsSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign or substantial narrative structure
StrategyBricky to Me
IdunaSoftFor:Puzzle-platform fans who want changing room layoutsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed level sequence may dislike the randomly assembled routes
AdventureThe Godkiller - Chapter 1
Seespace LabsFor:Puzzle fans who want levels built around spatial reasoning and vertical routesSkip if:Players seeking quick, short stages may find 58 levels and an estimated 30-hour playtime a lengthy commitment.
StrategyDon´t Spill
Blue.OwlFor:Players who enjoy casual management games with time-management challengesSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or role-playing activities beyond potion-business management
StrategyMilitary Crusaders
LuftWaffelFor:Strategy fans who want to manage a military base and its economySkip if:Players seeking a combat-only game may hit a wall at the base economy, oil extraction, and weapons-production systems.
Action27 Pages
Jonas PatrikFor:Platformer fans who want a compact set of increasingly difficult stagesSkip if:Players seeking a low-difficulty platformer may find the skill and timing demands restrictiveNothing matches. Loosen a filter.