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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 170

Action

Hieroglyph: Prologue

DIG GamesWin · 2021For:Action-platformer players who want combat tied to surreal psychological themesSkip if:Players seeking a conventional platformer without unusual, glitch-styled visuals and nonsensical imagery
Other

Dain Squares

Storm Dain ProductionsWin · 2021For:Puzzle players who want a compact line-clearing gameSkip if:Players seeking a puzzle game with described systems beyond clearing lines may hit its limited scope
Sports

Grind: Skateboarding

randomcreationsWin · 2021For:Skateboarding fans who want to build skate hallsSkip if:Players seeking a campaign with a defined sequence of goals
Strategy

NecroLand : Undead Corps

Nicalis, Inc.Win · Mac · 2021For:Battle royale players who want to recruit zombies into a commanded squadSkip if:Players seeking a primarily shooting-focused experience rather than squad command and strategy
RPG

Defend Them !

Butter Fly GamesWin · 2021For:Tower-defense fans who want to control a combat character during battlesSkip if:Players seeking a pure tower-defense game without direct character combat
Action

Beyond Enemy Lines - Remastered Edition

Polygon ArtWin · 2021For:Stealth-action players who want mission-based infiltrationSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or forgiving action game may find the stated intensity and emphasis on skill demanding
Casual

Woody Chopper

FishheadWin · 2021For:Casual players looking for a tree-chopping game for short breaksSkip if:Players who want varied missions or objectives may find the repeated chopping loop narrow.
RPG

Pon Para and the Unconquerable Scorpion

Choice of GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Interactive-fiction readers who want a very long fantasy narrativeSkip if:Players seeking graphics, animation, or sound-driven presentation
Action

Pangman

Ivanovich GamesWin · 2021For:VR arcade fans who want short, action-focused stages rather than complex tutorialsSkip if:Players seeking deep systems or a slow strategic pace may find the arcade structure too focused on immediate action
Simulation

Klomanager - Regurgitated

PhobetorWin · 2021For:Simulation players interested in turn-based economic management with an unusual toilet-business themeSkip if:Players seeking a story-focused campaign rather than matches organized around economic goals
RPG

Citizens Unite!: Earth x Space

KEMCOWin · 2021For:Players who want a story spanning two connected adventure gamesSkip if:Players seeking one continuous setting rather than two connected time periods
Simulation

CosmoDrive:Infinity

theNekoWin · 2021For:Players who want cosmic racing rather than grounded vehiclesSkip if:Players seeking detailed vehicle construction, tuning, or mechanical customization
Action

Impossible Pixels

KrystofoxikWin · 2021For:Bullet-hell fans who want mouse-based movement and dense enemy fire.Skip if:Players seeking a relaxed experience may find the reflexes and patience required by incoming enemy fire demanding.
Adventure

トラウマーメイド

PGN GamesWin · 2021For:Horror-romance fans interested in a dark love-triangle storySkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay
Simulation

Practical Shooting Simulator

269th lab games softworksWin · 2021For:Practical-shooting organizers who want to build and share stage layoutsSkip if:Players seeking a broad action game rather than stage design and shooting exercises
Action

All Hit All Her

ismail ozelWin · 2021For:Action-adventure players who want to fight alien enemies in a military-base settingSkip if:Players seeking gameplay centered on systems beyond combat, episode-based levels, and locked-door tasks
Casual

U27RA R3Z0NANC3

DumividWin · 2021For:Puzzle players who enjoy Sokoban-like movement and cat-themed presentationSkip if:Players seeking combat, shooting, or action-focused mechanics may hit a wall because the core structure is puzzle-based.
Action

Deva|The Haunted Game

ViserionStudioWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Horror players who want stories connected across several historical periodsSkip if:Players seeking one consistent gameplay style may find the shifts between episode formats disruptive
Simulation

Tip Top

Tristan DahlWin · Mac · 2021For:Climbing-game players who want hand-by-hand route navigationSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving climb may find that missed holds or depleted stamina cause a fall.
Action

Corpse Mansion

DungeonmindWin · Mac · 2021For:Survival-game players who want resource management alongside firearm combatSkip if:Players seeking fast-paced action without hunger, thirst, rest, and inventory management
Simulation

Aim Academy

Solo DevWin · 2021For:FPS players who want isolated aiming practice instead of full shooter matchesSkip if:Players seeking a full FPS campaign, combat encounters, or broader shooter progression
Action

Robobo TM

Diaz PepperWin · 2021For:Action players who want short, timed stagesSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign or extensive content may find the short format limiting
Action

Low Story

Engin BaştürkWin · 2021For:Action-adventure players who want combat with directional aiming and movement abilitiesSkip if:Players seeking a deep or elaborate narrative may find the revenge-and-key premise limited
Other

You Are Weak

OutlandsWin · 2021For:Players who prefer short, story-based exploration experiencesSkip if:Players seeking deep or demanding puzzle gameplay