SimulationBest PC Games of 2021, page 87
Simulation
ActionIntralism: Rebuild
KHB-SoftFor:Rhythm-game players who want strict timing challengesSkip if:Players who want forgiving timing or recovery after missed inputs may hit a wall when a wrong button ends the attempt.
RPGFarmer's Fairy Tale
upjersFor:Farming-simulation fans who want quests and exploration alongside crop cultivationSkip if:Players looking for a focused farming simulator without story quests, puzzles, or exploration
CasualPale Cachexia
Argent GamesFor:Readers of Gothic fantasy who prefer a linear storySkip if:Players seeking branching choices or action mechanics may find the kinetic-novel format restrictive.
StrategyReforged TD - Tower Defense
Sascha KlenkFor:Tower-defense players who want character and tower progressionSkip if:Players looking for a story-led adventure rather than repeated wave defense
AdventureCranked Up
BBlack StudioFor:Platformer fans who want rocket-based movement challengesSkip if:Players who want relaxed platforming may hit a wall when directional rocket timing becomes necessary
ActionDelayedSun
MelvinTang GamesFor:Players who want a third-person shooter centered on surviving zombie encountersSkip if:Players seeking a multiplayer or cooperative shooter rather than a story-focused survival-horror campaign
RPGVirtuaCreature
Zero Imagination ProductionsFor:Creature-raising fans who want care choices to shape appearance and abilitiesSkip if:Players seeking a focused story campaign rather than creature management, repeated challenges, and progression systems
OtherOf Mice and Moggies
BippinbitsFor:Puzzle fans who want animal behavior to shape each solutionSkip if:Players seeking fast action rather than deliberate logic puzzles
SportsDino Galaxy Tennis
Vixa GamesFor:Tennis fans who want a dinosaur-themed space settingSkip if:Players seeking a realistic tennis simulation may bounce off the 2D action-focused presentation and dinosaur setting.
RPGThe Farm
SN Mobile TechnologyFor:Players who want a casual farm-management game with a princess protagonistSkip if:Players seeking complex controls or highly involved management systems
CasualTeodoro
Gray BossFor:Sokoban fans who want a set of 50 puzzles and 30 bonus levelsSkip if:Players seeking gameplay mechanics beyond Sokoban puzzles
CasualKingslayer: The First Assassin
Old School VibesFor:Puzzle players who enjoy planning within limited movement rulesSkip if:Players seeking free movement or conventional action combat may hit a wall at the limited movement system.
AdventureAquarelle
Andreev WorldsFor:Players drawn to surreal settings who want to explore virtual worlds rather than follow clear objectives.Skip if:Players who need explicit goals may hit a wall when the game leaves objectives unclear.
StrategySliko
Heimo Game StudioFor:Sokoban fans who enjoy pushing cubes into target positionsSkip if:Players looking for a broad range of level types may find the stated 30-level set limited in scope.
SimulationMini Car Racing - Tiny Split Screen Tournament
EpiXR Games UGFor:Small groups seeking local racing for two to four playersSkip if:Players seeking a deep motorsport simulation with detailed driving systems
Adventureメンヘラフレシア フラワリングアビス
PGN GamesFor:Romance-adventure players interested in relationships with troubled charactersSkip if:Players looking for combat-focused, exploration-heavy, or strategy-driven gameplay
CasualArden's Wake
Penrose StudiosFor:Viewers who prefer VR animated shorts to conventional gamesSkip if:Players looking for a long-form game with extensive gameplay systems
ActionCyjin: The Cyborg Ninja
Aiya GamesFor:Players who prefer mouse-controlled platforming over keyboard or controller controlsSkip if:Players seeking relaxed platforming may find the fast reactions and precision movement demanding
CasualLighton: Duo
CronostaseFor:Puzzle players who enjoy arranging components to complete a defined objectiveSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or a narrative campaign
AdventureDark Sheep
Martin GamesFor:Sokoban fans who want additional route-planning rulesSkip if:Players who want action-focused horror may bounce off the deliberate block-pushing structure.
StrategyHellgate VR
HanbitSoftFor:VR players who want a story-led demon-shooting gameSkip if:Players seeking a broad role-playing system with documented loot, leveling, or character customization
AdventureA Curse From Beyond
Cave Ghost GamesFor:Cosmic-horror fans who want a text-led adventureSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused game may find its stated emphasis on narrative and exploration a poor match
RPG[International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound
Gotcha Gotcha GamesFor:Players who want action exploration paired with turn-based tactical encountersSkip if:Players seeking a single consistent combat system rather than a switch between action and turn-based playNothing matches. Loosen a filter.