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Best Casual games of 2021
The 22 best Casual games released in 2021, ranked from 1,765 critic and player ratings.
The best Casual game of 2021 is Escape Simulator, with a critic score of 100/100 — updated September 2026.
How this ranking is built
- Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
- A game only enters the ranking with at least 30 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
- Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
- Release window covered: 2021.
- 22 games are listed on this page, carrying 1,765 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 29 September 2026.
Top 22
01
Escape Simulator
Escape Simulator is a next-gen escape room experience: pick up and examine everything, move furniture, smash pots and melt locks! Play solo or with a friend to solve cryptic puzzles and riddles.
100
/100
02
Toem
An aesthetic adventure with the premise of enjoying the little things! Toem is an adventure game, it aims to capture the curiosity of a child! Should I go left, right, who cares I'm on an adventure! Your smile, that's what's important to us.
95
/100
03
Final Fantasy
The original Final Fantasy comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned Final Fantasy series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
88
/100
Escape Simulator
Escape Simulator is a next-gen escape room experience: pick up and examine everything, move furniture, smash pots and melt locks! Play solo or with a friend to solve cryptic puzzles and riddles.
100
/100
02
Toem
An aesthetic adventure with the premise of enjoying the little things! Toem is an adventure game, it aims to capture the curiosity of a child! Should I go left, right, who cares I'm on an adventure! Your smile, that's what's important to us.
95
/100
03
Final Fantasy
The original Final Fantasy comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned Final Fantasy series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
88
/100
04
Unpacking
84
/100
05
Impostor Factory
A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon.
84
/100
06
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
Welcome to the club! Write poems for your crush and experience the terror of school romance in this critically-acclaimed psychological horror story.
82
/100
07
Goose Goose Duck
Goose, goose, Duck? A game of social deduction where you and your fellow geese must work together to complete your mission. Keep an eye out for those malicious Mallards and other birds, who have infiltrated your team and will do anything to stop you.
80
/100
08
Mario Party Superstars
Calling all Superstars! Mario Party is back with 5 classic boards from the Nintendo 64 Mario Party games. Frosting meets flowers as you race to get the most stars (and sabotage your opponents) on the Peach’s Birthday Cake board from the original Mario Party game. Or watch the countdown that unleashes Bowser Coin Beam and hold onto those coins on the Space Land board. The tides can turn quickly in Mario Party, so stay vigilant, partygoers. This and all other modes can be played online, too!
79
/100
09
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
A narrative-driven puzzle game about collecting, fixing and painting. Enjoy the scenery en route in the world of Behind the Frame, and search for the secrets within. Recollect memories in the time corridor, and savor some beautiful little moments. Combining escape rooms and narrative games, Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery presents a profoundly interactive storytelling of characters' emotions and plot development. With 360° panorama techniques and an exquisite hand-painted art style, the game takes you into the world of Behind the Frame.
80
/100
10
Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk
A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.
78
/100
11
New Pokémon Snap
79
/100
12
Rain on Your Parade
78
/100
13
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
77
/100
14
Moncage
75
/100
15
Emily is Away <3
75
/100
16
Cozy Grove
72
/100
17
Hoa
70
/100
18
Say No! More
67
/100
19
Super Animal Royale
66
/100
20
Chill Corner
62
/100
21
Naraka: Bladepoint
61
/100
22
Crab Game
52
/100
Unpacking
84
/100
05
Impostor Factory
A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon.
84
/100
06
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
Welcome to the club! Write poems for your crush and experience the terror of school romance in this critically-acclaimed psychological horror story.
82
/100
07
Goose Goose Duck
Goose, goose, Duck? A game of social deduction where you and your fellow geese must work together to complete your mission. Keep an eye out for those malicious Mallards and other birds, who have infiltrated your team and will do anything to stop you.
80
/100
08
Mario Party Superstars
Calling all Superstars! Mario Party is back with 5 classic boards from the Nintendo 64 Mario Party games. Frosting meets flowers as you race to get the most stars (and sabotage your opponents) on the Peach’s Birthday Cake board from the original Mario Party game. Or watch the countdown that unleashes Bowser Coin Beam and hold onto those coins on the Space Land board. The tides can turn quickly in Mario Party, so stay vigilant, partygoers. This and all other modes can be played online, too!
79
/100
09
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
A narrative-driven puzzle game about collecting, fixing and painting. Enjoy the scenery en route in the world of Behind the Frame, and search for the secrets within. Recollect memories in the time corridor, and savor some beautiful little moments. Combining escape rooms and narrative games, Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery presents a profoundly interactive storytelling of characters' emotions and plot development. With 360° panorama techniques and an exquisite hand-painted art style, the game takes you into the world of Behind the Frame.
80
/100
10
Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk
A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.
78
/100
11
New Pokémon Snap
79
/100
12
Rain on Your Parade
78
/100
13
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
77
/100
14
Moncage
75
/100
15
Emily is Away <3
75
/100
16
Cozy Grove
72
/100
17
Hoa
70
/100
18
Say No! More
67
/100
19
Super Animal Royale
66
/100
20
Chill Corner
62
/100
21
Naraka: Bladepoint
61
/100
22
Crab Game
52
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Casual game of 2021?
Escape Simulator currently tops the ranking with a score of 100/100 across 89 ratings. Ranking updated September 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.