RPGBest PC Games of 2021, page 17
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StrategyPawnbarian
UnknownFor:Chess players who want short, turn-based combat puzzlesSkip if:Players looking for extensive build variety or many character progression systems
ActionBloodshore
Wales InteractiveFor:Interactive-movie fans who prefer making story decisions over controlling action in real time.Skip if:Players seeking hands-on combat mechanics may find the interactive-movie format offers a different kind of action.
StrategyPower & Revolution 2021 Edition
EversimFor:Players interested in political systems who want to govern countries rather than command individual charactersSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted campaign may find the broad, systems-based simulation less focused.
ActionAlex Kidd in Miracle World DX
Silver LiningFor:Platform-game fans who want a mix of returning and newly added stagesSkip if:Players looking for a slow-paced game centered on exploration rather than platforming and boss fights
ActionSniper Elite VR
RebellionFor:VR players who want a World War II shooting campaign rather than a non-VR gameSkip if:Players seeking a broad open-world structure instead of a focused campaign divided into missions
OtherHellcoming
AAD GamesFor:Small groups seeking cooperative horror with shared objectivesSkip if:Players seeking relaxed exploration may hit a wall when stamina limits escape attempts and the demon grows more aggressive.
RPGLegends of Ellaria
Larkon StudioFor:Strategy players who want to build cities and manage a kingdom alongside battlesSkip if:Players seeking a focused campaign built around a single combat mode may find the mix of kingdom management, RTS, and action-RPG play less suited to that preference.
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熊窝dodoxFor:Players who enjoy slow-paced turn-based cultivation RPGs rather than fast combat gamesSkip if:Players seeking fast pacing may find the turn-based battles and gradual progression slow
Strategy军团战棋Legion War
Bear & Cat StudioFor:Strategy players who want to expand territory and compete for map resourcesSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted campaign may find the procedurally generated structure less suitable
RPGWolfstride
Raw FuryFor:RPG players who want mecha tournaments and character-focused storytellingSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than deliberate, turn-based encounters
RPGRem Survival
Immortal Hand StudiosFor:Hardcore survival fans who want a slower, tense pace rather than fast actionSkip if:Players seeking a complete, finished game; the developer warns that features remain incomplete in Early Access.
RPGTavern of Gods
Element StudioFor:Roguelite players who want randomized auto-battle expeditionsSkip if:Players seeking direct control over attacks or moment-to-moment combat
RPGPurrfect Apawcalypse: Love at Furst Bite
90% StudiosFor:Interactive-fiction readers who want choices to shape a story's outcomeSkip if:Players who want a lighthearted story may hit a wall when demons kill dogs and the story presents death as an outcome.
ActionNuclear Blaze
Deepnight GamesFor:Action-platformer fans who want firefighting mechanics instead of conventional combatSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed default challenge may find the standard settings demanding
ActionNo More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
XSEED GamesFor:Action-game fans who want fast hack-and-slash combatSkip if:Players seeking slow, methodical combat rather than frantic hack-and-slash encounters
OtherScrapnaut
RockGame S.A.For:Survival game players who want to manage oxygen alongside base buildingSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced action loop rather than resource gathering and base development
ActionR-Type Final 2
NIS America, Inc.For:Shoot-'em-up fans who want side-scrolling combat against waves of enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced experience may find the emphasis on shoot-'em-up combat a poor match.
SimulationA YEAR OF SPRINGS
npckcFor:Visual novel readers who prefer relationship-focused stories over action-heavy gameplaySkip if:Players seeking complex gameplay systems or frequent mechanical challenges
OtherI'm on Observation Duty 4
NotoviaFor:Horror players who enjoy observing rooms for subtle visual changesSkip if:Players seeking action-heavy combat or direct control of a character
RPGNanotale - Typing Chronicles
Fishing CactusFor:Players who enjoy typing games with fantasy explorationSkip if:Players seeking a conventional action RPG with direct movement and controller-centered combat
ActionEARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS
D3PUBLISHERFor:EDF fans who want familiar characters and equipment in a block-based setting.Skip if:Players seeking a slower, exploration-led pace may find the focus on combat and counterattacks too direct.
ActionObama Boss Fight
xXx_Skipper_xXxFor:Action players who want a short boss fight without character progressionSkip if:Players seeking character progression, grinding, or a build-focused campaign
AdventureLost Words: Beyond the Page
Sketchbook GamesFor:Players seeking a short, story-led adventure with voice actingSkip if:Players seeking extensive combat, complex systems, or a large open worldNothing matches. Loosen a filter.