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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 6

Adventure

Paradise Lost

WalkaboutWin · 2021For:Players who prefer story-focused exploration over combatSkip if:Players seeking fast-paced combat or action-focused progression
RPG

FINAL FANTASY IV

Square EnixWin · 2021For:Players seeking a story-led RPG with a party of named alliesSkip if:Players looking for real-time combat rather than battles governed by an Active Time system
RPG

Urtuk: The Desolation

David KaletaWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Turn-based tactics fans who want large battle maps and environmental hazardsSkip if:Players who want fast, real-time combat may hit a wall at the turn-based battle system.
Action

pureya

MajorariattoWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Arcade fans who want frequent changes between short challengesSkip if:Players seeking long-form levels or sustained focus on one mechanic may bounce off the 10-second rotation.
Casual

Say No! More

Thunderful PublishingWin · Mac · 2021For:Players who enjoy quirky office adventures with a fixed pathSkip if:Players seeking open-ended exploration or branching campaign structure may find the fixed path restrictive
Casual

Sizeable

Business Goose StudiosWin · Mac · 2021For:Puzzle players who prefer short, low-pressure explorationSkip if:Players seeking a long-form game with extensive progression or a large campaign
Action

Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story™

Riot ForgeWin · 2021For:Fans of rhythm games who want explosive runner stagesSkip if:Players seeking a slower, exploration-led adventure rather than a fast rhythm runner
Action

NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]

KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Win · 2021For:Action-game fans who want three ninja-focused games in one packageSkip if:Players seeking a slow, exploratory adventure rather than high-speed combat
Action

Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse

AspyrWin · 2021For:Action players who want a zombie protagonist with unusual biological attacksSkip if:Players seeking a quiet or nonviolent experience may not suit its brain-eating combat and attacks on civilians
RPG

Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky

方块游戏(CubeGame)Win · 2021For:Chinese-reading RPG players interested in turn-based battles and elemental systemsSkip if:Players who need English text will hit a wall immediately, since the game is available only in Chinese.
RPG

Blade of Darkness

SNEGWin · 2021For:Players who want graphic melee combat with combo attacks and dismembermentSkip if:Players seeking non-graphic combat may bounce off the blood, dismemberment, and use of severed limbs as weapons.
Action

The Last Stand Legacy Collection

Armor Games StudiosWin · Mac · 2021For:Zombie-survival fans who want three connected games in one collectionSkip if:Players seeking one continuous campaign rather than three separate legacy titles
RPG

Prison Simulator

Baked GamesWin · 2021For:Players who want a prison-guard role-playing game rather than a general life simulatorSkip if:Players seeking a broad management game with many facility-building systems may find the guard-focused duties narrow
Adventure

PARQUET

NekoNyan Ltd.Win · 2021For:Visual novel readers who want a mystery about memory and identitySkip if:Players seeking direct action mechanics rather than a visual novel centered on reading and relationships
Simulation

Surgeon Simulator 2

InfogramesWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy slapstick surgery scenarios and want physics-driven operationsSkip if:Players seeking a realistic surgical simulation may find the slapstick tools and chaotic procedures a poor match.
Action

Archvale

Balor GamesWin · 2021For:RPG players who want bullet-hell combat that tests precision and speedSkip if:Players who prefer combat that does not demand precise movement and quick reactions may hit a wall in the bullet-hell fights.
Adventure

100 hidden cats

Anatoliy LoginovskikhWin · 2021For:Hidden-object fans who want a very difficult cat-finding challengeSkip if:Players seeking varied gameplay systems may hit the wall at the repeated click-to-find-cat interaction.
RPG

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

NIS America, Inc.Win · 2021For:Players invested in the Trails of Cold Steel saga who want its concluding chapterSkip if:Players seeking a standalone story may find the continuation from Trails of Cold Steel III difficult to enter without prior context
RPG

FINAL FANTASY III

Square EnixWin · 2021For:Fans of classic Japanese RPGs who want a 2D remasterSkip if:Players seeking a presentation beyond remastered 2D pixel graphics
Simulation

Cloud Gardens

NoioWin · Mac · 2021For:Players who enjoy creating miniature environments rather than pursuing action-focused objectivesSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or a story-driven adventure may find the scene-building focus limited
RPG

HellSign

Ballistic InteractiveWin · 2021For:Horror-action players who want investigation alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking a straightforward combat game may hit a wall when investigations and enemy research become necessary.
RPG

Force of Nature 2: Ghost Keeper

CrytivoWin · 2021For:Survival-game players who want crafting and resource gathering alongside explorationSkip if:Players seeking a narrowly focused action game may find the mix of survival, building, farming, and resource management broad in scope.
Strategy

Farm Manager 2021

PlayWay S.A.Win · 2021For:Players who enjoy farming simulations and want control over crops, animals, and equipmentSkip if:Players looking for fast action, combat, or short arcade-style sessions may find the management-focused structure slow.
Strategy

Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865)

Grand Engineer CorpsWin · 2021For:Civil War enthusiasts who want campaigns spanning the full conflictSkip if:Players seeking a quick strategy game may hit a wall when campaign logistics, morale, treasury management, and command structures accumulate.