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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 156

RPG

The Play's the Thing

Choice of GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Interactive-fiction readers who want a long, text-only fantasy storySkip if:Players seeking a visually presented game may bounce off the entirely text-based format without graphics or sound effects
RPG

FOOTBALLER

LA GAMESWin · 2021For:Football fans who want online matches against human opponentsSkip if:Players seeking a solo football career or computer-controlled teammates
RPG

Fifefer Island - Terrena's Adventure

Power Parametrics LLCWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy story-driven RPGs with economic concepts included in progression.Skip if:Players seeking a relaxed pace may not enjoy stats that decline over time and difficulty that increases during progression.
Action

Magic Adventures

Phoenixxx GamesWin · 2021For:Players seeking a short-input action game centered on survivalSkip if:Players looking for varied quests, exploration systems, or a broader adventure structure
Action

Dire Vengeance

Magic Shot GamesWin · 2021For:Fans of classic side-scrolling action games who want a linear stage structureSkip if:Players seeking open-ended exploration may find the linear stage progression restrictive
Simulation

Hustle Game

PhoenixFire GamesWin · 2021For:Arcade players who want short reflex-focused brick-breaking sessionsSkip if:Players seeking a story, character progression, or exploration beyond level-based arcade play
Strategy

Cyber Defense

Agustin AbadiWin · 2021For:Tower defense players who enjoy constructing routes instead of relying on fixed lanesSkip if:Players looking for a campaign with a defined ending rather than 18 endless stages
RPG

Porter in the Castle

Hede GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Puzzle players who enjoy planning delivery sequencesSkip if:Players seeking combat, enemies, or weapon-based action
Simulation

Sword Maker

MIDLANDSTORY Inc.Win · 2021For:Fantasy weapon enthusiasts who want to assemble sword illustrations from individual partsSkip if:People seeking combat, missions, or character progression rather than a sword illustration app
Strategy

County Hospital

LFR gamesWin · 2021For:Single-player horror fans who want to investigate an abandoned hospitalSkip if:Players looking for a broad set of environments or activities; the described experience centers on one abandoned hospital investigation.
Other

4 Months of You

oophokWin · Mac · 2021For:Horror players who prefer slow exploration over fast-paced gameplaySkip if:Players seeking fast-paced gameplay may find the slow pace restrictive.
Adventure

The Prince of Landis

Ratalaika Games S.L.Win · 2021For:Visual-novel fans who want exploration and puzzles alongside dialogueSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may find the focus on dialogue, exploration, and puzzles too limited
Other

Slimefrog

Jordan PefiancoWin · Mac · 2021For:Players who enjoy precision climbing with repeated attemptsSkip if:Players who want permanent progress after each successful climb may bounce off the full-reset falls.
Action

Aqua Boy

Duncan FennWin · Mac · 2021For:Players who enjoy compact metroidvania adventures with underwater explorationSkip if:Players seeking a large-scale metroidvania rather than a mini-sized adventure
Casual

Suddenly Meow

HH-GamesWin · 2021For:Casual puzzle players who want a cat-led forest adventureSkip if:Players seeking deep role-playing systems or extensive character development may find the puzzle-focused structure limited.
Racing

Marble Mage

Clay Dragon GamesWin · Linux · 2021For:Players who enjoy marble-rolling platform games with directional movementSkip if:Players seeking a story-heavy adventure rather than movement-focused level challenges
Simulation

Phoenix Pro Theater Media Player

DP CORPORATIONWin · 2021For:Movie viewers who want to customize a home theater scene rather than use a standard video player.Skip if:Viewers looking for a straightforward player may hit a wall when choosing among theater seating, lighting, and appearance settings.
Casual

Tilting Tiles

TreeFall Studios L.L.C.Win · 2021For:Puzzle players who enjoy planning routes under fixed move limitsSkip if:Players seeking action or combat may find the route-planning structure too restrained.
Strategy

War Wind II: Human Onslaught

SNEGWin · 2021For:Real-time strategy fans who want multi-scenario campaignsSkip if:Players seeking turn-based battles rather than real-time combat
Simulation

Air Strike

beans rollsWin · 2021For:Players seeking endless air-combat runs rather than mission-based playSkip if:Players looking for a defined ending or campaign progression
Adventure

My Dear Frankenstein -English Edition-

Moonchime StudiosWin · Mac · 2021For:Players who want a story-led point-and-click adventure with puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking extended gameplay beyond an approximately 7-hour first playthrough
Strategy

Time of the Clones

HandMade GamesWin · 2021For:Puzzle players who prefer logic challenges over actionSkip if:Players seeking extensive campaign length beyond 25 puzzle levels
RPG

𝄢Gaia's Melody II: ECHOED MEMORIES

Echo607Win · Linux · 2021For:RPG players who want a story centered on a large cast and personal strugglesSkip if:Players seeking a plot with consistently light or cheerful themes may find the story's trauma, despair, and fear difficult.
Action

Blade and Ham

DeanForgeWin · 2021For:Beat'em up fans who want a fantasy settingSkip if:Players seeking a game centered on firearms rather than sword-based fantasy combat