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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 46

Simulation

Clash of Chefs VR

Flat Hill GamesWin · 2021For:VR players who want fast cooking challenges instead of slower food preparationSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed cooking experience without time pressure or rapid multitasking
Adventure

House of Rules

Chii the CatWin · 2021For:Horror puzzle players who want riddles embedded in a workplace investigationSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused horror rather than puzzles, riddles, and investigation
RPG

Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World

Bliss BrainWin · 2021For:Players who want side-scrolling action stages with combat and puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking an open-world structure rather than progression through side-scrolling stages
Adventure

Forgotten Hill First Steps

FM StudioWin · Mac · 2021For:Horror adventure fans who want first-person point-and-click puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused horror rather than investigation and puzzles
Action

CYBRID

SHADA GAMESWin · 2021For:VR players who want rhythm-led sword and shooting combatSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign with character development may find the stage-focused structure limited.
Adventure

Button City

SubliminalWin · Mac · 2021For:Narrative-adventure players who want a story about friendship and a local communitySkip if:Players seeking a deep, standalone racing, rhythm, or team-battle game rather than several arcade activities within an adventure
Simulation

Black Hole Simulator

PanGuoJunWin · 2021For:People interested in general relativity who want a visual experience without engaging with its complicated mathematics.Skip if:Players looking for missions or a progression system may find the experience limited to visual experimentation.
Simulation

BRINK Traveler

BRINK XRWin · 2021For:Nature enthusiasts who want virtual visits to scenic destinationsSkip if:Players seeking extensive movement or exploration may find the few meters of walkable space restrictive
Simulation

New York Rat Simulator

Firebug GamesWin · 2021For:Players who want a short, unconventional rat-themed city simulation rather than a conventional adventureSkip if:Players seeking deep role-playing systems, structured missions, or a substantial character progression system
Action

Fight Party

Mr. VibinWin · 2021For:Groups of 2 to 8 players seeking local split-screen fightsSkip if:Players seeking deep fighting-game systems may hit a wall with the basic combo mechanics.
Action

Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition

DigeratiWin · 2021For:Action-platformer players who want roguelite run-and-gun combatSkip if:Players seeking forgiving combat, since the game presents its gameplay as unforgiving and challenging
Action

Dap

Melting ParrotWin · 2021For:Horror-adventure players who want group protection and creature managementSkip if:Players seeking a straightforward combat game without escort, group-management, or infection mechanics
Simulation

Pierhead Arcade 2

MechabitWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy trying many different arcade games rather than following one central campaignSkip if:Players seeking a narrative campaign or a progression structure beyond arcade games, tickets, toys, and avatar options
Action

Recompile

Dear VillagersWin · 2021For:Metroidvania fans who want non-linear 3D explorationSkip if:Players who want a straightforward route rather than non-linear exploration and system-based obstacles
RPG

Divided Reigns

Nostalgia Addict GamesWin · 2021For:JRPG fans who want a long fantasy story with a large ensemble castSkip if:Players looking for short campaigns may find a main story listed at 70+ hours too long.
RPG

Dragon Creek

∇Win · 2021For:Players who enjoy caring for virtual creatures and managing their changing needs.Skip if:Players seeking a fast-paced action game rather than recurring care and training routines.
Action

Chessplosion

C.T. MatthewsWin · 2021For:Arcade puzzle players who want chess-inspired bomb mechanicsSkip if:Players seeking a single focused campaign rather than multiple arcade, puzzle, survival, and battle modes
Action

Clid The Snail

PLAIONWin · 2021For:Players seeking a story-led shooter with an eccentric outcast protagonistSkip if:Players looking for fast-paced shooting rather than combat that emphasizes positioning and studying enemies
Adventure

Pedro's Adventures in Spanish [Learn Spanish]

Rocket Boy GamesWin · 2021For:Spanish learners with a basic foundation who want practice through immersionSkip if:Complete beginners who want a gentle introduction without needing to learn as they go
Casual

Cat Slide Tiles

Minicactus GamesWin · 2021For:Casual players who want short tile-sliding puzzlesSkip if:Players looking for combat, character progression, or a story-heavy adventure
Simulation

Hot Tub Simulator

Mitsuki Game StudioWin · 2021For:Casual simulation players who want a streamer-themed progression loopSkip if:Players seeking deep business management, detailed production tools, or complex strategic systems
RPG

Monkey King Simulator -- Chapter Huaguo Mountain

ShiningCloud StudioWin · 2021For:Action-RPG players who want timing-based combat and battle-style choicesSkip if:Players seeking a low-risk experience may dislike losing all equipment and items on death at the highest difficulty
Casual

Unlock The Cat

Minicactus GamesWin · 2021For:Casual puzzle players who prefer a fixed set of stone-moving challengesSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or direct character platforming
Simulation

Car Tuning Simulator

Boom GamesWin · 2021For:Players interested in customizing cars who prefer modifying parts before drivingSkip if:Players seeking a large selection of tracks, vehicles, or racing events