StrategyBest PC Games of 2021, page 56
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AdventureWraith: The Oblivion - Afterlife
Fast Travel GamesFor:VR horror players who want a single-player story built around a murder mysterySkip if:Players seeking combat-focused encounters rather than stealth and hiding from enemies
RPGObscurite Magie: The City of Sin
Kagura GamesFor:Players who prefer turn-based RPG combat over real-time battlesSkip if:Players seeking action-focused combat instead of turn-based encounters
ActionTreasures of the Aegean
UndercodersFor:Adventure players who want exploration tied to riddles and historical mysteriesSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay may find the focus on movement, puzzles, and discovery too restrained
AdventureNIGHTSLINK
NoisemindedFor:Horror adventure players who prefer a brief, story-led experienceSkip if:Players looking for a long campaign may find the 20–30-minute playthrough too brief.
CasualNo!Ah!'s Ark
Hajime Doujin CircleFor:Casual players who want a Whac-A-Mole-style game with a storySkip if:Players seeking deep strategy or complex role-playing systems
OtherRoll The Cat
LeJunesArtFor:Puzzle players who prefer defined, level-based challengesSkip if:Players seeking a broad adventure with exploration beyond its puzzle levels
AdventureChronicle of Innsmouth: Mountains of Madness
AtomicHordeFor:Point-and-click adventure fans who want investigation and logical puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than investigation and puzzle solving
RPGVoid Tyrant
Armor Games StudiosFor:Roguelike fans who want card-based, turn-based combatSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat instead of turn-based card encounters
OtherImmortal Legacy: The Jade Cipher[VR]
Viva GamesFor:VR players who want a story-led action adventure with supernatural enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a calm, low-threat adventure may find the frequent combat and hazardous environments too intense
SimulationTender: Creature Comforts
Kenny SunFor:Players who enjoy narrative dating games with branching relationship storiesSkip if:Players seeking action, combat, or mechanically intensive gameplay
AdventureSam & Max: This Time It's Virtual!
Big SugarFor:Sam & Max fans who want a virtual-reality entry in the seriesSkip if:Players seeking a long, open-ended adventure may find the listed activities and single-day framing limited in scope
Racingsunny-place
tjernFor:Racing fans who want social and decorating activities between racesSkip if:Players seeking conventional driving may not suit the game's explicitly unusual handling
RPGJuro Janosik
Black Deer GamesFor:Players who want a compact castle-focused action adventureSkip if:Players seeking a large open-world adventure rather than 10 structured levels
StrategyEzaron Defense
RVL GamesFor:Tower-defense fans who want to customize defensive setupsSkip if:Players seeking fixed tower roles may find the upgrade and specialization system too choice-heavy
ActionGods Will Fall
Deep SilverFor:Action-game players interested in leading a small group of warriors against supernatural enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a low-stakes experience, since failed attempts can leave warriors dead.
ActionAlien Dawn
VoyagerVRFor:PCVR players who want physical weapon and equipment interactionsSkip if:Players seeking a finished campaign with multiple missions
RacingFast & Furious: Spy Racers Rise of SH1FT3R
Outright Games Ltd.For:Fans of Spy Racers who want character-based arcade racingSkip if:Players seeking realistic driving simulation may bounce off the gadget-focused arcade racing and character abilities.
ActionWhisper Trip
Walnut LLCFor:Players seeking fast side-scrolling action with cyberpunk elementsSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced game rather than fast-paced action
StrategyPutin VS Zombies
IndieGameMamaFor:Casual strategy players who want region-by-region defensive gameplaySkip if:Players seeking role-playing systems centered on character development
SimulationDrunken Dad Simulator
NaturtrübFor:Players seeking a short, novelty-focused party scenarioSkip if:Players looking for layered simulation systems or a broad management role
StrategyWonhon: A Vengeful Spirit
SuperGG.comFor:Players who enjoy paranormal stealth games with possession mechanicsSkip if:Players seeking forgiving combat, since the protagonist is highly vulnerable to injury
ActionADVERSE
LonemindedFor:Arcade shooter fans who want platforming alongside bow-based combatSkip if:Players seeking a deep narrative or role-playing progression system may find the arcade structure limited
ActionSuper Glitter Rush
tiny cactus studioFor:Bullet-hell fans who want boss encounters built around returning enemy fireSkip if:Players seeking low-pressure combat may bounce off the boss fights, which feature many incoming bullets.Nothing matches. Loosen a filter.