ActionBest PC Games of 2021, page 30
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RPGPurrfect Apawcalypse: Purrgatory Furever
90% StudiosFor:Interactive-fiction players who want branching story consequencesSkip if:Players seeking combat systems, exploration-heavy gameplay, or a mechanically deep RPG may hit a wall because the game centers on interactive fiction and choices.
SimulationSurvival Classic
TB GamesFor:Survival-game players who prefer cold, hazardous settings to gentler environmentsSkip if:Players looking for a clearly described progression system or detailed mission structure
StrategyGaia Project
DIGIDICEDFor:Strategy players who want a competitive science-fiction colonization gameSkip if:Players seeking a lightweight strategy game may hit a wall when terraforming, upgrades, federations, expansion, and research must be managed together.
SimulationPaint Drying Simulator
UnknownFor:Players interested in unusual simulation concepts rather than conventional game premisesSkip if:Players looking for a game built around varied activities rather than one central observation
RPGEVERSLAUGHT
MobX GmbHFor:VR action RPG players who want rapid movement and combatSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or low-intensity VR experience
RacingSuper Woden GP
ViJuDaFor:Racing fans who want a car-collecting campaign with gradual progressionSkip if:Players seeking a realistic driving simulator rather than isometric arcade-style racing
OtherLove in the distance
Level-Buster StudioFor:Visual novel players who favor dialogue and relationship choices over actionSkip if:Players seeking combat or action-focused gameplay
AdventureMOTHERED - A ROLE-PLAYING HORROR GAME
ENIGMA STUDIOFor:Horror players who prefer narrative-focused first-person adventuresSkip if:Players seeking combat-centered horror rather than a narrative adventure
RPGThe Vale: Shadow of the Crown
Falling Squirrel Inc.For:Players who prefer audio-driven medieval adventures over visually led gamesSkip if:Players seeking a long-form RPG may reach the end after the stated 5-plus-hour campaign.
StrategyAlien Marauder
Vexan StudioFor:RTS players who want to build and defend a base against repeated enemy attacksSkip if:Players looking for a campaign structure with clearly described mission progression
RPGHimno - The Silent Melody
GrabTheGamesFor:Players who want changing environments across roguelite runsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, hand-crafted campaign may not enjoy procedurally generated districts and repeated roguelite runs
RPGAmbition: A Minuet in Power
Iceberg InteractiveFor:Players who enjoy historical romance with political intrigueSkip if:Players seeking action combat or battle-focused mechanics
AdventureHourglass
CyberwaveFor:Adventure players who want puzzles based on recorded actionsSkip if:Players seeking an adventure structured around combat rather than puzzle solving
RacingPinchcliffe Grand Prix
Ravn StudioFor:Families seeking a racing game with varied activities and an accompanying storySkip if:Players seeking a racing-only game may find the mini games and story scenes less focused than dedicated racing
ActionWife Quest
Pippin GamesFor:Retro platformer fans who want a rescue-focused storySkip if:Players seeking an open-ended platformer rather than a structured rescue adventure
SimulationNext Space Rebels
Balor GamesFor:Rocket-building fans who want story progression alongside vehicle constructionSkip if:Players seeking a strictly technical aerospace simulation rather than a narrative-led rocket-building game
SimulationBeside Myself
ASK GAMESFor:Players who enjoy first-person psychological thrillers centered on explorationSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay rather than investigation and exploration
AdventureTrap Genesis
Eroge JapanFor:Visual novel readers who want a short concluding chapterSkip if:Players looking for combat, exploration, or other hands-on gameplay beyond visual novel reading
SimulationFossil Corner
Brady SoglinFor:Casual players who want quiet fossil collecting and room decorationSkip if:Players seeking action, combat, or fast-paced progression may find the calm collecting and puzzle structure too subdued
AdventureDahlia View
White Paper GamesFor:Mystery fans who want to investigate a missing-child case through observation and evidenceSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced experience rather than a case built around observation and deduction
OtherHorror Story: Hallowseed
Fulqrum PublishingFor:Single-player horror fans who want a story centered on finding missing companionsSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced action loop may find the exploration, clues, and puzzles slow-moving
StrategyCandy Disaster - Tower Defense
ACE EntertainmentFor:Tower-defense players who enjoy experimenting with trap layoutsSkip if:Players seeking direct combat may bounce off the trap-placement focus, since defenses are arranged before enemies enter the base.
ActionBlind Drive
Lo-Fi PeopleFor:Players seeking an audio-led arcade game who prefer listening to visual navigation.Skip if:Players who want a slow-paced experience may find the fast arcade play a poor match.Nothing matches. Loosen a filter.