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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 20

Strategy

The Invisible Hand

Fellow TravellerWin · 2021For:Players interested in stock trading who want market influence as part of the gameplaySkip if:Players looking for a varied activity loop beyond trading, profit targets, and workplace competition
Simulation

Vermillion - VR Painting

UnknownWin · 2021For:VR users who want a simulated oil-painting studio rather than a general art applicationSkip if:Artists seeking a broad digital-art toolkit beyond oil-painting methods, brushes, layers, and related exports
Adventure

Lingo

Brenton WildesWin · 2021For:Word-puzzle fans who want exploration alongside language challengesSkip if:Players seeking a linear campaign may hit a wall when the game opens its progression across multiple possible routes.
Action

Samurai GUNN 2

SCRAMBLERWin · 2021For:Platform-fighter fans who prefer brief, high-speed roundsSkip if:Players looking for a slow-paced fighter with extended rounds
RPG

Yaga

Versus EvilWin · 2021For:Action-RPG players who want Slavic folklore, hand-drawn 2D artwork, and Romanian hip-hop musicSkip if:Players who want a fixed sequence of encounters rather than a procedural map and changing playthroughs
Action

Boss of this gym

IndieGameMamaWin · 2021For:Casual runner players who want a gym-themed setting rather than a conventional landscapeSkip if:Players seeking a story-led game with extensive narrative progression
Simulation

Mech Mechanic Simulator

Valkyrie InitiativeWin · 2021For:Simulation players who want workshop repair and restoration tasksSkip if:Players seeking direct mech combat rather than repair, customization, and business management
Simulation

NEKO ARENA

Neko CloudWin · 2021For:Arena-fighting fans who prefer a setting that also supports explorationSkip if:Players looking for detailed combat systems may find the described arena-fighting scope limited.
Strategy

Spacebase Startopia

Kalypso MediaWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Strategy players who want station management combined with RTS combatSkip if:Players seeking a focused military RTS without economic management, tourism, or station maintenance
Strategy

Pro Cycling Manager 2021

NaconWin · 2021For:Cycling fans who want team management rather than only direct racingSkip if:Players seeking a short, arcade-style racing game instead of a season-management structure
Simulation

Chinese Driving Test Simulator

LawlietWin · 2021For:Driving students who want practice with Chinese written and road-test sectionsSkip if:Players looking for open-ended driving, exploration, or racing instead of structured test sections
Simulation

JUNKPUNK

SCTWin · 2021For:Factory-building players who prefer gradually automating production over managing only manual craftingSkip if:Players looking for a tightly directed sequence of missions may find the emphasis on open-world exploration and self-managed production less structured.
Simulation

Wordle

Gigantum GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Word-puzzle fans who prefer short rounds with a fixed attempt limitSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign or a range of distinct game modes may find the single word-guessing loop narrow.
RPG

Anima : The Reign of Darkness

RedeevWin · 2021For:Dark fantasy fans who want a solo action RPG rather than a multiplayer gameSkip if:Players seeking a story-led RPG with a large cast of characters and branching choices
Adventure

Hypnagogia 無限の夢 Boundless Dreams

Raptorsoft GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Players who prefer exploration-led adventures over combat-focused gamesSkip if:Players seeking combat, crafting, or inventory-management systems
Simulation

Andy's Apple Farm

M36 GamesWin · 2021For:Horror fans who want minigames wrapped around a hidden narrativeSkip if:Players seeking a long-form adventure may find the experience centered on short minigames and repeated runs
RPG

First Feudal

Harpoon GamesWin · 2021For:Medieval settlement-building fans who want to manage production and resident needsSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused game rather than one that also requires settlement and resource management
Casual

FIND ALL

Very Very LITTLE StudioWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Fans of hidden-object games who want a vintage city settingSkip if:Players who find repeated searches for hidden objects tedious
Other

Combots

HardEdge GamesWin · 2021For:Multiplayer shooter players who want battles centered on robots.Skip if:Players seeking a campaign or stated narrative structure; the described experience centers on multiplayer battles.
Adventure

Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2

MoonbitWin · 2021For:Players seeking a short-form horror story centered on cursed toysSkip if:Players who want a bright, non-horror tone may bounce at the cursed-toy mystery and orphanage setting.
Simulation

Karting

RewindAppWin · 2021For:Arcade racing fans who want to chase best timesSkip if:Players seeking a realistic motorsport simulation rather than unusual arcade physics
RPG

Souls of Blades

方块游戏(CubeGame)Win · 2021For:Action-RPG players who want combat styles tied to defeated bossesSkip if:Players seeking a primarily narrative adventure with little combat experimentation
RPG

下一站江湖Ⅰ

成都搜发互娱网络科技有限公司Win · 2021For:Martial-arts RPG players who want a choice-driven story with multiple endingsSkip if:Players seeking modern-looking visuals may find the presentation dated.
Adventure

I Saw Black Clouds

Wales InteractiveWin · Mac · 2021For:Players who prefer choice-led stories over action-focused gameplaySkip if:Players seeking a mechanically varied game rather than a live-action, cinematic narrative