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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 47

Racing

Gearshifters

Numskull GamesWin · 2021For:Action players who want driving and shooting in the same loopSkip if:Players seeking a traditional circuit racer with standard competitive laps
RPG

Karma City Police

indie.ioWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy story-led pixel adventures with eccentric charactersSkip if:Players seeking a game centered on conventional action combat
Sports

Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions

SurviosWin · 2021For:Creed and Rocky fans who want an arcade boxing gameSkip if:Players seeking a realistic boxing simulation rather than an arcade boxing experience
RPG

Evening Starter

Kagura GamesWin · 2021For:Dungeon-crawler RPG fans who want turn-based combatSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based encounters
Simulation

Skate City

SnowmanWin · 2021For:Skateboarding fans who want to practice tricks without a challenge-driven paceSkip if:Players looking for a broad range of sports or activities may find the game focused on skateboarding.
RPG

The Kotonoha Sisters and the Legend of Lysant Island

DeskClub GamesWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy turn-based battles that require watching enemy movement before respondingSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat, since battles resolve through selected commands and simultaneous turns
Action

Fossilfuel

DangerousBob Studio LLCWin · 2021For:Survival-horror players who want combat alongside clue-finding and puzzlesSkip if:Players who want a low-pressure experience; the game is described as difficult and includes jump scares.
Casual

Anime Zodiac

Hunny Bunny StudioWin · Mac · 2021For:Casual puzzle players who want rotating mosaic challengesSkip if:Players seeking a large character roster beyond Capricorn, Leo, and Taurus
Strategy

BARRICADEZ

Fly Penguin inc.Win · Mac · 2021For:Tower-defense players who want exploration and resource gathering between attacksSkip if:Players seeking direct combat as the main activity rather than base preparation and trap placement
Adventure

A Tale for Anna

Alawar CasualWin · Mac · 2021For:Adventure players who want a fairytale story centered on puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking combat-centered gameplay rather than puzzles and minigames
Strategy

VAR: Exterminate

VAR LIVE International LtdWin · 2021For:VR players who want wave-based zombie combatSkip if:Players looking for a story-led adventure rather than repeated zombie waves
Strategy

JARS

Daedalic EntertainmentWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Strategy players who want puzzles mixed with tower-defense elementsSkip if:Players seeking large-scale battles or direct unit command may find the jar-focused levels too contained.
RPG

Endgame: Road To Salvation

Indie/Anon GamesWin · 2021For:Players who want survival combat with caravan management and long-distance travelSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or forgiving journey may find the high difficulty, night threats, and death-related losses demanding
Simulation

Glider Sim Deluxe – Soaring Simulator

5D RealitiesWin · 2021For:VR flight enthusiasts who want several air-sport disciplines in one simulatorSkip if:Players seeking a story campaign or mission-driven progression may find the open-ended flight structure lacking.
Adventure

Diving Disorder-下潜症

Lingtan StudioWin · 2021For:Players who prefer text-led adventure games with branching decisionsSkip if:Players seeking combat, resource management, or other hands-on survival mechanics
Casual

Palladise Island

RMkingWin · 2021For:Players seeking a relaxed idle game with mouse-based interactionSkip if:Players seeking active moment-to-moment gameplay may lose interest when progress depends on waiting for gold to accumulate.
RPG

Firelight Fantasy: Phoenix Crew

Whale Rock GamesWin · 2021For:Action players who want third-person sword combat in a Scandinavian-mythology settingSkip if:Players seeking a large RPG with extensive character progression or a broad open world
Action

Escape from Naraka

HeadupWin · 2021For:Platformer fans who want first-person movement and timed hazard avoidanceSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy action rather than movement-focused platforming
Other

The Zodiac Trial

ThemisianWin · Mac · 2021For:Players who enjoy branching mysteries with many possible conclusionsSkip if:Players seeking a linear mystery with one fixed sequence of events
Action

TEOCIDA

Vikintor InteractiveWin · 2021For:Players interested in riddles and logic challenges with platforming sectionsSkip if:Players expecting a metroidvania structure may stop at the game's explicitly stated format.
Simulation

DeadOS

Benn PowellWin · 2021For:Sandbox players who want to configure outbreak conditions rather than follow a fixed scenarioSkip if:Players seeking a structured, story-led campaign rather than an open-ended simulation sandbox
Action

Centipede: Recharged

AtariWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Arcade fans who want score-based replay sessionsSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign or character progression
Simulation

Gobby McGobblenutz Presents - The Questionably Quirky Quiz Show

Randumb StudiosWin · 2021For:Adult quiz players who enjoy crude or potentially offensive questionsSkip if:Players who want a long game may find the stated short format limiting.
Action

Midnight: Submersion - Nightmare Horror Story

Midnight GamesWin · 2021For:Horror adventure players who want investigation and puzzles alongside survivalSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused game with extensive weapon systems or large battles