RPGBest PC Games of 2021, page 43
RPG
SimulationThe Search For Fran
Archor GamesFor:Players who enjoy exploratory games with varied side activities rather than a single focused taskSkip if:Players seeking a tightly focused story with little diversion from its central search
StrategyValor & Victory
Matrix GamesFor:World War II strategy players who prefer squad-level, turn-based combatSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat or large-scale battlefield command may find the squad-level, phased structure too narrow
ActionDark Water : Slime Invader
DEVBOXFor:Players who enjoy fast action-platformers with bow-and-arrow combatSkip if:Players seeking slow, low-pressure platforming may hit a wall during the fast combat and trap sections
RPG7 Years From Now
room6For:Players who prefer story-led adventures over action-focused gamesSkip if:Players looking for combat-centered gameplay rather than investigation and conversation
CasualDIY MY LADY
William at OxfordFor:Players who want to create avatars from personal photos rather than choose only preset facesSkip if:Players seeking a conventional story campaign, combat system, or mission-based progression
ActionBigfoot Forest
KiddyFor:Horror players who want a direct creature-hunting objectiveSkip if:Players seeking a multi-stage progression loop may find the direct kill-and-continue objective too limited.
ActionCity Zoomer
Planet RenoxFor:Fans of endless runners who want movement-focused gameplaySkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign or a defined ending rather than an endless format
OtherThe Chameleon
Merlino GamesFor:Stealth fans who want a short retro game with supernatural abilitiesSkip if:Players seeking a long stealth campaign with extensive progression
ActionKubinashi Recollection
Phoenixx Inc.For:Action-puzzle players who want stages built around unusual character abilitiesSkip if:Players who want conventional platforming rather than puzzles based on throwing and positioning a detachable head
AdventureDistant Memoraĵo
MangaGamerFor:Visual novel readers interested in language learning through a fictional settingSkip if:Readers looking for action-heavy or mechanically varied gameplay
StrategyRed Ronin
Wired Dreams StudioFor:Players who enjoy turn-based action and want a fast-paced dash-and-slash styleSkip if:Players looking for a long campaign may find the stated 5 hours of combat brief.
ActionThe End of Dyeus
Curious PlanetFor:Action-adventure players who want open-world exploration without extended cutscenesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed pace may bounce off the fast, challenging fights and hostile carnivorous fauna.
RPGSoul Nomad & the World Eaters
NIS America, Inc.For:Strategy RPG fans who want squad-building decisionsSkip if:Players seeking a simple, fixed party structure rather than configurable Rooms and varied unit types
AdventureSvoboda 1945: Liberation
Charles GamesFor:Players interested in family mysteries set against World War II and its aftermathSkip if:Players seeking fast-paced action may find the interview- and dialogue-led investigation slow.
StrategyTOTALLY BASEBALL
ZEVO GAMESFor:Baseball fans who want to play in virtual realitySkip if:Players seeking a broad selection of sports rather than baseball-focused play
Simulationvrkshop
scopatgamesFor:VR players interested in hands-on woodworking who prefer building without snap-to-guidesSkip if:Players looking for tightly guided construction, since cutting and fastening are left to individual judgment.
ActionSCARF
HandyGamesFor:Single-player adventure fans who want puzzles alongside platformingSkip if:Players seeking fast combat, multiplayer, or a heavily action-focused adventure
SimulationVirtual Surfing
WaveorFor:Surfing fans who want to ride waves in a simulation rather than a general sports game.Skip if:Players seeking a broad range of sports beyond surfing may find the scope narrow.
SimulationDash Dash World
MOTIONX STUDIOFor:VR players who want kart races with weapons and combatSkip if:Players seeking a realistic motorsport simulation rather than combat-focused kart racing
SimulationHot Pot For One (Endless Mode Now Available)
Rachel LiFor:Players seeking a brief, story-focused food experience rather than a long campaignSkip if:Players looking for extended gameplay may find the stated 15–30 minute playtime too brief.
SimulationSwitchball HD
Atomic ElbowFor:Players who want physics-based puzzles with a rolling marbleSkip if:Players seeking open-ended exploration may find the narrow, winding courses restrictive.
RPGNursery Slime
OTAKU PlanFor:Players who want a romance-focused Japanese RPG rather than a combat-first adventureSkip if:Players seeking a detailed tactical combat system may find the stated mechanics too focused on transformation and ability training
StrategyNationWar:Annals
YimingFor:Strategy players who want political and economic administration alongside warfareSkip if:Players seeking a short, focused strategy game rather than a campaign spanning government, diplomacy, economy, technology, and military systemsNothing matches. Loosen a filter.