StrategyBest PC Games of 2021, page 7
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SimulationAmong Trees
FJRD InteractiveFor:Solo players who want cabin building alongside wilderness survivalSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused survival, since the described activities center on gathering, crafting, food, and avoiding animals
StrategySlipways
BeetlewingFor:Strategy players who prefer economic development over military conflictSkip if:Players seeking battles, military units, or direct combat in their strategy game
AdventureLabyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective
UnknownFor:Fans of illustrated children's mysteries who want maze explorationSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than navigation and puzzles
CasualFlowers Blooming at the End of Summer
PsychoFlux EntertainmentFor:Visual novel readers who want a supernatural story centered on a ghost girlSkip if:Players seeking combat, puzzles, or other hands-on gameplay systems rather than a story-led visual novel
ActionCastlevania Advance Collection
KONAMIFor:Castlevania fans who want several action-exploration games in one collectionSkip if:Players seeking a single new adventure rather than four older Castlevania titles
RPGSheltered 2
Team17For:Survival strategy players who want permanent consequences for key character deathsSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving survival game, since the faction leader's death ends the game and characters cannot respawn
ActionRebirth:Beware of Mr.Wang
DSGameFor:Players who prefer romance-focused stories over combat-driven gamesSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or other action systems beyond mouse interactions
AdventureLuna's Fishing Garden
Coldwild GamesFor:Players who prefer short, low-pressure fishing and building gamesSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign or highly complex construction systems
SimulationTo The Rescue!
indie.ioFor:Players interested in managing an animal shelter rather than running a general business.Skip if:Players looking for a light management loop without budget pressure, disease outbreaks, or difficult shelter decisions.
RPGPaper Bride
HeartBeat PlusFor:Horror fans who want a mystery centered on a missing brideSkip if:Players who prefer action-led gameplay over investigation and puzzle solving
SimulationKnights College
KAIJYU-09For:Visual novel readers who want a school setting with character-focused choicesSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than card-selected conversations and activities
CasualLost: Find
DSGameFor:Casual players who want short, turn-based boss encountersSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based actions
RPGSiralim Ultimate
Thylacine Studios LLCFor:Monster-collecting RPG players who want to build teams from a large creature rosterSkip if:Players seeking a short, clearly bounded campaign may find the continuing progression and post-story activities too open-ended.
SimulationNIMBY Rails
Weird and WryFor:Railway enthusiasts who want to test routes and infrastructure ideas on a real-world mapSkip if:Players who want a fixed campaign or a sequence of objectives rather than an open-ended management sandbox
RPGBook of Travels
Might and DelightFor:RPG players who prefer setting their own goals over following a fixed mission or plot sequenceSkip if:Players looking for a clear overarching objective or a defined beginning and ending
AdventureGenesis Noir
Fellow TravellerFor:Adventure players drawn to noir stories involving cosmic characters and relationships.Skip if:Players seeking a combat-centered adventure; the described play focuses on exploration and tactile puzzles.
StrategyUltimate Admiral: Age of Sail
Game-LabsFor:Naval strategy players who want wind and ship positioning to affect combatSkip if:Players who want battles without detailed sailing, positioning, and ship damage systems
StrategyEmbr
Curve GamesFor:Players who enjoy firefighting missions mixed with hazards and salvage, rather than firefighting aloneSkip if:Players seeking a large campaign may find 25 levels across 3 districts a limited scope.
RPGJupiter Hell
HyperstrangeFor:Roguelike players who want turn-based shooting and accept permanent deathSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving experience may find permanent death and enemy responses to every action punishing
AdventureThe Chrono Jotter
2P GamesFor:Visual novel readers who want a murder mystery shaped by investigation choicesSkip if:Players who want continuous action may hit a wall during suspect questioning and clue analysis.
RPGFINAL FANTASY V
Square EnixFor:RPG fans who want character development through jobs and combined abilitiesSkip if:Players seeking a 3D presentation rather than 2D pixel graphics
SimulationLemon Cake
Cozy Bee GamesFor:Casual players who want a bakery management game rather than a combat-focused experienceSkip if:Players seeking deep economic management may find the bakery routine relatively focused on recipes, customers, and upgrades.
ActionNo More Heroes
XSEED GamesFor:Action-game fans who want melee combat built around an energy swordSkip if:Players seeking a quiet or low-combat experience may find the repeated fights and assassin battles too intenseNothing matches. Loosen a filter.