RPGBest PC Games of 2021, page 31
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RPGQuarantineer
PapaonnFor:Players interested in outbreak simulations who want to manage healthcare, economic activity, and public order togetherSkip if:Players seeking a low-stakes simulation may find the choices involve population loss, viral spread, protests, and humanitarian crises
ActionExorcist Fairy
MedusasGameFor:Players who want hand-painted 2D action adventures with a story mysterySkip if:Players seeking a short, tightly focused campaign rather than six connected worlds and a mystery-driven journey
StrategyVertical Slice: A Game Dev Story
2P GamesFor:Players interested in managing a game studio who want both development and staffing decisionsSkip if:Players seeking action-focused gameplay rather than management, development, and personal-life decisions
RPGShokuo Shoujo
Saikey StudiosFor:Players who want a straightforward story with RPG mechanicsSkip if:Players seeking a plot more complex than the game's stated straightforward story
RPGDwarf Journey
Orube Game StudioFor:Action-platformer fans who want changing layouts between runsSkip if:Players who want fixed level layouts may hit a wall when routes and boss locations change between attempts
AdventureMy Furry Dictator 🐾
Dirty Fox GamesFor:Visual novel readers who want a short romance with comedic elementsSkip if:Players seeking a long story, since the game contains about 2 hours of content
CasualMinesweeper Ultimate
RetroBugFor:Minesweeper fans who want classic play with additional modesSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign may find the game’s focus on Minesweeper boards narrow.
RPGMagical Valkyrie Lyristia
Kagura GamesFor:Players seeking a story-led RPG with transforming heroinesSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based encounters
AdventureNo Longer Home
Fellow TravellerFor:Players who prefer reflective stories about separation and uncertain futuresSkip if:Players seeking combat, survival systems, or action-focused gameplay
ActionCrisis Brigade 2 reloaded
SumalabFor:Virtual reality arcade-shooter fans who want rapid firefightsSkip if:Players seeking slow exploration or story-led pacing may bounce off the constant shooting focus.
AdventureBetween Time: Escape Room
mc2gamesFor:Escape-room fans who want a time-travel adventure across historical settingsSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may find the experience centered on puzzles and exploration
AdventureKirakira Monstars
eeproduct,Inc.For:Visual novel readers seeking episodic comedy instead of action gameplaySkip if:Players seeking combat, puzzles, or exploration mechanics rather than visual novel reading
AdventureMeridian 157: Chapter 3
NovaSoft Interactive Ltd.For:Adventure-game players who want exploration and puzzles tied to a continuing storySkip if:Players looking for combat-focused gameplay rather than puzzle-solving and exploration
CasualWhen The Night Comes
Lunaris GamesFor:Readers of supernatural mysteries who prefer visual novels over action-led gameplay.Skip if:Players looking for action-driven combat or hands-on investigation may find the visual-novel format too story-focused.
ActionMayhem in Single Valley
tinyBuildFor:Action-adventure players who want puzzles alongside combatSkip if:Players looking for a narrowly focused combat game may find the mix of puzzles, family situations, and town exploration distracting.
SimulationLogic World
Mouse Hat GamesFor:Digital-logic enthusiasts who want to construct machines from circuitsSkip if:Players seeking a campaign with a fixed sequence of missions may hit a wall in the open-ended sandbox structure.
Simulation7Days Origins
Buff StudioFor:Players who prefer short, choice-driven mystery storiesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than narrative decisions
SimulationRemains
SoloQFor:Solo players who want to manage survival needs without companionsSkip if:Players seeking a survival game with frequent social interaction or a group of companions
RPGDon't Cheat On Me
A Normal Monkey StudiosFor:Multiplayer groups who want asymmetric roles and shifting alliancesSkip if:Players seeking a solo campaign may hit a wall at the three-player multiplayer structure.
AdventureDoctor Who: The Edge of Reality
Maze Theory LtdFor:Doctor Who fans who want a story-led first-person adventureSkip if:Players seeking a combat-heavy game may find the story and investigation focus limiting.
RPGTower of Waifus
GalartFor:Match-3 players who want tactical spell choicesSkip if:Players seeking action combat rather than match-3 tactical encounters
AdventureEvil Inside
JanduSoftFor:Psychological-horror fans who want a first-person investigationSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy horror rather than investigation and atmospheric disturbances
RPGSnow-Swept Quest
Kagura GamesFor:Turn-based RPG fans who want a classic-style structureSkip if:Players who want real-time rather than turn-based combatNothing matches. Loosen a filter.