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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 97

Simulation

Virtual Journey Into the Metaverse

Metaverse AdventuresWin · 2021For:People interested in how immersive experiences developed who prefer a narrated presentation.Skip if:Players seeking active controls or gameplay challenges may find the ride too passive.
Adventure

Meta Meet Cute!!!

StudioThursday, Inc.Win · 2021For:Visual-novel players who want branching romance routesSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or systems beyond making story choices may bounce off the route-focused structure.
Casual

Madrid Noir

AstreaWin · 2021For:VR mystery fans who prefer short, story-led experiencesSkip if:Players seeking a long-form adventure with extensive exploration or progression
Action

Bear Adventures

Ibis gamesWin · 2021For:Players seeking a light-hearted 3D platformer with timed stagesSkip if:Players seeking deep character progression or role-playing systems
Casual

Pretty Girls Rivers (Shisen-Sho)

Zoo CorporationWin · 2021For:Casual puzzle players who enjoy Mahjong-tile matching with timed roundsSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or a story-driven adventure rather than tile matching
Strategy

咸鱼的挂机游戏

挂机的咸鱼Win · 2021For:Players who prefer games with automatic battles and limited active inputSkip if:Players seeking continuous hands-on combat rather than battles that often resolve automatically
Action

The Federal Rescue

SA IndustryWin · 2021For:Action players who want a rescue story with armed confrontationsSkip if:Players seeking a non-combat experience, since the game centers on eliminating threats and confronting enemies
Casual

Hepta Beats

Matheus BigatãoWin · 2021For:Platformer fans who want movement governed by musical timingSkip if:Players who need forgiving platforming rather than repeated failure and retry cycles
Action

Curved Space

Maximum GamesWin · 2021For:Arcade shooter fans who want curved arenas and wall-running movementSkip if:Players seeking a slow, story-led pace may find the constant shooting and enemy pressure too intense
Action

One Shell Straight to Hell

Shotgun with GlittersWin · 2021For:Action players who want twin-stick shooting mixed with roguelite dungeon runsSkip if:Players seeking fixed dungeon layouts rather than changing runs
Action

Sanae Toumaden X

Touhou neko miniWin · 2021For:Touhou fans who want a platform action game centered on SanaeSkip if:Players who want a continuous open-world structure may hit a wall at the stage-by-stage format.
Action

41 Hours

ValkyrieInitiativeWin · 2021For:Shooter fans who want a story-led campaignSkip if:Players who prefer short sessions rather than a campaign of about 20 hours
Strategy

Brain Games

General Script StudioWin · 2021For:Players who want multiple classic mini-games in one purchaseSkip if:Players seeking one focused game rather than a collection of mini-games
Racing

Torqued Up Legends

Project 172Win · 2021For:Arcade racing fans who want multiplayer races built around nitro and collisionsSkip if:Players seeking realistic racing physics or a simulation-focused driving experience
Adventure

MINDMIST

Dragon LandingWin · 2021For:Players who prefer short, story-led first-person adventures over long campaignsSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign or extensive replay value may find the approximately 90–120-minute structure limited
Adventure

Time Trap 2 - Search and Find Objects Game - Hidden Pictures

Crisp App StudioWin · Mac · 2021For:Hidden-object fans who want several types of visual and restoration puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking gameplay centered on combat or direct character action
Action

Kungfu Cowboy

Soy Boy GamesWin · Mac · 2021For:Action-platformer fans who want randomized runs and build choicesSkip if:Players who want a fixed campaign rather than repeated randomized runs
Action

Run Ralph Run

My Way GamesWin · 2021For:Players who want a shooting game centered on one dinosaur protagonist rather than a roster of playable charactersSkip if:Players seeking a broad weapon or character-selection system may hit a wall with the focus on Ralph and his gun.
RPG

Dark Flowers

RMkingWin · 2021For:Horror-game players who want exploration and puzzle solving alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking complex combat systems or a wide range of battle mechanics
Adventure

FortressCraft : Chapter 1

ProjectorGamesWin · 2021For:Voxel-building fans who want to create and publish personal worldsSkip if:Players seeking a combat-led campaign or a mission-driven adventure may find the construction focus too limited
Casual

Dracula Frames

Caio FlavioWin · Mac · 2021For:Casual players who want short, picture-based puzzle sessionsSkip if:Players seeking varied gameplay beyond repeated sliding-picture puzzles
Action

Lost in Blindness

Unseen InteractiveWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Adventure players who want sound-led exploration instead of visual navigationSkip if:Players who need visual environmental feedback may hit a wall when navigation depends on listening to surrounding sounds.
Adventure

Angry Space Bees

Conglomerate 5Win · 2021For:Action players who want combat against alien enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure with developed characters or narrative
Simulation

Food Delivery Service

KIMIDORI SOFTWin · 2021For:Adventure players who want a short, choice-driven storySkip if:Players seeking a long campaign with extensive exploration or progression