ActionBest PC Games of 2021, page 98
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CasualWORDLAND
Robotizar GamesFor:Crossword fans who want piece-arranging mechanics alongside clue solvingSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven adventure, combat, or character progression
CasualSpare Parts: Episode 2
Sophie RoseFor:Visual novel readers who want a continuing character-driven storySkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or other hands-on gameplay mechanics
ActionAt the behest of the Pike: Time To Run
My Way GamesFor:Action-platformer fans who want automatic movementSkip if:Players who want full control over stopping and positioning may hit a wall when the stove moves automatically.
ActionSqueakers II
Ordinary Pine StudioFor:Groups of up to four players who want to cooperate on a shared construction taskSkip if:Players seeking a detailed climbing system with tools, stamina management, or route exploration
ActionA Dog Named Mato
Conglomerate 5For:Puzzle players who want level rotation to define movementSkip if:Players seeking combat, shooting, or character progression may find the puzzle-focused structure limited
RPGLittle adventure 2
EnoopsFor:Solo players seeking a fantasy platform adventureSkip if:Players seeking multiplayer gameplay rather than a solo adventure
Casual- R E F L E C T E D -
Fluffy BrainFor:Puzzle-platformer fans who enjoy solving movement challengesSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign beyond the 30 stated levels
SimulationIdle Trading Simulator
DiamosDevFor:Players seeking a basic introduction to stock-market tradingSkip if:Players seeking detailed financial-market systems beyond a simplified two-button exchange
SimulationHop Step Sing! Happy People
KOMODOFor:VR music-video fans who want hands-on interaction with virtual idolsSkip if:Players seeking a long-form game with extensive progression may stop once the music-video interactions are complete.
StrategyThe Fox in the Forest
Dire WolfFor:Two-player card-game fans who want a competitive trick-taking matchSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign or substantial progression may find the round-based card structure limited.
ActionLost in Space
Louie IncFor:Solo players who want a short space adventureSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign with extensive progression
ActionCode Dread
Edogawa GamesFor:Survival-horror fans who want an abandoned-hospital investigationSkip if:Players seeking a broad exploration game rather than a focused investigation in one abandoned hospital
Sleeping Beauty: Hidden Objects
Crisp App StudioFor:Hidden-object fans who want a fairy-tale setting centered on Sleeping BeautySkip if:Players who want action-focused gameplay may find the search-and-puzzle structure too restrained.
Hidden Flowers
HedeFor:Players who enjoy point-and-click hidden-object searches in static scenesSkip if:Players seeking combat, character control, or physically active gameplay
StrategyBOT.vinnik Chess: Late USSR Championships
Abyssal StudiosFor:Chess learners who want lessons built around historical master gamesSkip if:Players seeking a conventional chess match mode against human or computer opponents
SimulationParametric Creature: Lab
Ni HaoFor:Fans of emergent behavior who want to experiment with particle rules rather than pursue set objectives.Skip if:Players seeking a goal-driven campaign or a progression structure.
AdventureRyte - The Eye of Atlantis
Orichalcum PicturesFor:VR adventure players who want environmental puzzles and explorationSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than puzzle solving and exploration
SportsViro Move
FIT REALITYFor:VR fitness fans who want workouts built around game challenges rather than gym routinesSkip if:Players seeking a traditional sports match with teams, scoring, and a ball
StrategyBakery Biz Tycoon
Bango.GamesFor:Tycoon players who prefer macro-level business management over time-management mechanicsSkip if:Players seeking direct action or character-focused gameplay rather than enterprise management
AdventureThe Kind Camomille
Xavier MoinyFor:Players who prefer gentle exploration over combat-focused adventuresSkip if:Players seeking combat, high stakes, or failure penalties
RPGDungeons & Cocks
the BratansFor:Players who enjoy third-person adventures with several types of actionSkip if:Players seeking a focused combat game may find the mix of platforming, puzzles, riddles, and stealth interrupts the action.
CasualGloom and Doom
Neo Tegoel GamesFor:Visual novel players who want supernatural drama and multiple endingsSkip if:Players seeking combat systems or action-focused gameplay instead of a choice-driven visual novel
RPGChessLocke
Taylor HattonFor:Chess players who want campaign missions instead of standard checkmateSkip if:Players seeking traditional chess rules, since the win condition changes and captured Kings do not end a gameNothing matches. Loosen a filter.