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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 58

Strategy

Lost Alone Ep.1 - Sorellina

Doesn't Matter GamesWin · 2021For:Horror players who want a first-person psychological storySkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay or character progression
Adventure

Angels Cove

CG Cowboy StudiosWin · 2021For:Horror players who prefer investigation over combatSkip if:Players seeking weapon-based encounters or conventional combat progression
Other

Motherland

My Way GamesWin · 2021For:Players who prefer non-linear narrative games over strictly linear storiesSkip if:Players seeking a game centered on combat or other explicitly described action mechanics
Adventure

Vain Riser

弦语蝶梦Win · 2021For:Visual novel readers drawn to mysteries about a town’s historySkip if:Players seeking action-driven gameplay or combat
Adventure

Ionia

ROTU Entertainment & Media, Ltd.Win · 2021For:All-ages players who want a short fantasy story rather than a long campaignSkip if:Players seeking a lengthy adventure with extensive progression or a large amount of content
Simulation

HaremKingdom

ShiravuneWin · 2021For:Visual novel readers who want several interconnected romance routesSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or management systems as the main activity
Strategy

Crowhille - Detective Case Files VR

Saturn VR , NipsApp Gaming SoftwareWin · 2021For:VR players who want a short supernatural investigationSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay may hit a wall when progression centers on searching, keys, and puzzles.
Strategy

Railroad Ink Challenge

Horrible GuildWin · Mac · 2021For:Solo players who want to try to beat their previous scoresSkip if:Players who dislike score penalties for leaving open connections
Strategy

汽车帝国

Shanghai huan zhen Info Tech LtdWin · 2021For:Players who want a vehicle-design simulation with multiple powertrain choicesSkip if:Players seeking a short, self-contained driving game rather than a business management simulation
Strategy

Fluffy Cubed

Naoka GamesWin · 2021For:Puzzle players who enjoy planning box movements one level at a timeSkip if:Players seeking varied gameplay beyond repeated box-placement puzzles
Casual

SEARCH ALL - ANIMALS

Laush StudioWin · 2021For:Hidden-object fans who prefer a single illustrated locationSkip if:Players seeking combat, movement challenges or multiple gameplay systems may find the search format limited.
RPG

Seed of Life

Leonardo InteractiveWin · 2021For:Adventure players who want puzzle solving alongside explorationSkip if:Players seeking a primarily combat-focused game may find the emphasis on puzzles and exploration limiting
Adventure

Summertime Madness

DP GamesWin · Mac · 2021For:Fans of first-person puzzle games who want environmental explorationSkip if:Players seeking combat-centered gameplay rather than puzzle solving
Casual

Puzzle Car

Rising Moon GamesWin · Linux · 2021For:Casual players who prefer compact route-planning puzzlesSkip if:Players looking for a broad range of gameplay systems beyond arranging paths and collecting items
Action

Scrapland Remastered

Mercury Steam Entertainment s.l.Win · 2021For:Action-adventure players who want a murder investigation set in a robot citySkip if:Players seeking a narrowly focused story may not want a campaign spanning more than 140 missions.
Action

Jet Kave Adventure

7LevelsWin · 2021For:Platform-adventure players who want jetpack movement alongside combatSkip if:Players who want a forgiving checkpoint system may hit a wall in Arcade Mode, where checkpoints do not replenish health.
Simulation

Boppio

Boppy Games, LLCWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Factory-building fans who want to automate item movement between buildingsSkip if:Players looking for a story-led experience may find the stated focus is factory construction and automation.
Strategy

Shachibato! President, It's Time for Battle! Maju Wars

Preapp PartnersWin · 2021For:Strategy RPG players who want party management alongside dungeon explorationSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than command-based, turn-by-turn encounters
Action

Nix Umbra

ilzardWin · 2021For:Horror players who want repeatable first-person survival runsSkip if:Players seeking a scripted horror campaign with fixed encounters
Adventure

Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One

Tanuki-sama StudiosWin · Linux · 2021For:Visual-novel fans who want investigations and courtroom cross-examinations alongside story scenesSkip if:Players seeking continuous action rather than a story-led investigation and courtroom structure
RPG

东方十昊狱 ~ Hella Dazzling Hell!!

Lonhong MediaWin · 2021For:Touhou fans who want a fan-made action RPGSkip if:Players looking for a 3D exploration game rather than a 2D side-scroller
RPG

Cards of the Dead

JanduSoftWin · 2021For:Zombie-fiction fans who want a card-based survival campaignSkip if:Players seeking open-world movement or colony-building systems may find the level-based card structure restrictive.
Action

DRAMA

SHARED DREAMS STUDIOSWin · 2021For:Puzzle players who want a 2D game built around traps and timed testsSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed pace may find the time limits and hostile hazards demanding
Strategy

The Cyclist: Tactics

Camshaft Software LtdWin · Mac · 2021For:Cycling fans who want race tactics alongside team managementSkip if:Players seeking direct, real-time cycling control rather than turn-based decisions