ActionBest PC Games of 2021, page 68
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SA IndustryFor:Players who want short reaction practice while waiting for a matchSkip if:Users seeking a standalone game with a campaign, progression system, or extended content
RPGKor
GoadstoolFor:Retro RPG fans who want combat that combines planning with timed button inputsSkip if:Players seeking relaxed combat without timing-based attack inputs
RPGDecks & Daggers
OsarionFor:RPG players who want card-based combat and deck constructionSkip if:Players seeking a real-time action game rather than card-based dungeon encounters
ActionRaven's Hike
Wired Dreams StudioFor:Platformer players who want grappling-hook movement instead of walking and jumpingSkip if:Players who want conventional walking and jumping controls may find the hook-only movement restrictive.
CasualShadows: Price For Our Sins
8floorFor:Hidden-object adventure fans who want a supernatural mystery rather than action-focused playSkip if:Players looking for action-focused gameplay may find the investigation and puzzle-scene structure too passive.
StrategyAstral Masters
Apus SoftwareFor:Card-game players who want turn-based mage duelsSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based matches
RPGTyran
Dragon's GamesFor:Strategy players who want RPG-style character development outside combatSkip if:Players seeking a casual strategy game with a low mastery curve
RPGMalice & Greed
XendraFor:Roguelike RPG fans who want a new party and build each runSkip if:Players seeking a fixed party or a single long-term character build may bounce off the run-based team replacement.
StrategyPuzzletronics Analog Eletronics
Naoka GamesFor:Puzzle players who prefer short, focused circuit-building challengesSkip if:Players seeking a full electronic circuit simulator rather than fixed puzzle challenges
ActionMilli & Greg
2ndBossFor:Platform-game fans who want many short movement-focused stagesSkip if:Players seeking deep combat systems, character builds, or role-playing progression
RacingRun Run Run
Games Dot ValueFor:Players who want short arcade modes with different scoring objectivesSkip if:Players seeking a single focused campaign rather than several compact arcade modes
ActionTile Miner
MadSwanFor:Players who enjoy sandbox adventures with broad freedom to reshape terrainSkip if:Players seeking a tightly directed story or a fixed sequence of objectives
ActionRogue Invader
Squishy GamesFor:Players who want a roguelite action shooter focused on attacking alien enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a broad initial arsenal may bounce off the setup of one pistol and one drop-pod
ActionDOOMBRINGER
Anomic GamesFor:Arena FPS fans who want multiplayer matches centered on movement and map controlSkip if:Players looking for a slow-paced shooter, since movement and speed are central to combat
StrategyYUKI Space Ranger
ARVORE Immersive Games Inc.For:VR players who want projectile-dodging action with room movementSkip if:Players looking for a slow-paced experience may find the rapid projectile and enemy action demanding.
ActionSeduction
Gamirror GamesFor:Horror fans who want a story-driven puzzle adventureSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action may find the puzzle-solving and escape-based gameplay too limited.
CasualMIRAY
PooboolFor:Casual players who want short, timing-focused rhythm challengesSkip if:Players seeking layered rhythm mechanics may hit a wall with the single timing input
ActionGoop Loop
Lone Wulf Studio LLCFor:Platformer fans who want physics-driven movementSkip if:Players seeking a broad set of movement abilities may find the jump-and-stick controls narrow.
StrategyComPressure
Charlie BrejFor:Players who enjoy constructing logic machines from pressure-based partsSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed experience, since the game presents its challenges as hard
AdventureEscape FishStop 3D
Owen6936For:Horror fans who prefer a comic tone to frightening gameplaySkip if:Players seeking frightening horror may bounce off the game's stated aim not to scare
RPGCave Quest 2
MD StudioFor:Match 3 fans who want a story-led adventure rather than an abstract puzzle setSkip if:Players looking for combat built around direct character control rather than matching tiles
SimulationAery - Calm Mind
EpiXR Games UGFor:Players seeking low-pressure flight exploration without enemies or hazardsSkip if:Players seeking lengthy levels or a substantial campaign may find that most stages finish quickly.
StrategyINVERT
Naoka GamesFor:Casual players who want logic challengesSkip if:Players looking for open-ended movement rather than tightly limited actionsNothing matches. Loosen a filter.