Best games
Best PC games of 2021
The 146 best PC games released in 2021, ranked from 12,021 critic and player ratings.
The best PC game of 2021 is Toem, with a critic score of 95/100 — updated August 2026.
01
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
02
Forza Horizon 5
Your Ultimate Horizon Adventure awaits! Explore the vibrant and ever-evolving open-world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars.
94
/100
03
Unpacking
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking. Over the course of eight house moves, you are given a chance to experience a sense of intimacy with a character you never see and a story you’re never told.
92
/100
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
02
Forza Horizon 5
Your Ultimate Horizon Adventure awaits! Explore the vibrant and ever-evolving open-world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars.
94
/100
03
Unpacking
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking. Over the course of eight house moves, you are given a chance to experience a sense of intimacy with a character you never see and a story you’re never told.
92
/100
04
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Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Includes: - Full game. - Iki Island expansion: New story, mini-games, enemy types and more. - Legends online co-op mode. - Digital mini art book by Dark Horse. - Director’s commentary: The creative team sits down with a renowned Japanese historian to look at the world of Ghost of Tsushima and how it compares to the real-life events that inspired it. - One Technique Point. - Charm of Hachiman’s Favour. - Hero of Tsushima Skin Set: Golden Mask, Sword Kit, Horse, Saddle.
92
/100
05
F1 2021
Every story has a beginning in F1 2021! Enjoy the stunning new features, including the thrilling story experience 'Braking Point', two-player career, and get even closer to the grid with 'Real-Season Start'. Take your team to the top in the acclaimed ten-year 'My Team' career mode, or race head-to-head in split-screen and multiplayer. Immerse yourself in the greatest racing spectacle on the planet and race with the authentic lineup of twenty heroic drivers and ten iconic teams from the 2021 season.
92
/100
06
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is an enhanced edition of the original role-playing game developed and published by ZA/UM. It retains the core gameplay and narrative while adding full voice acting, new quests, additional endings, and other narrative revisions.
91
/100
07
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Go dimension-hopping with Ratchet and Clank as they take on an evil emperor from another reality. Jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at mind-blowing speeds, complete with dazzling visuals and an insane arsenal.
91
/100
08
Disco Elysium: Final Cut
90
/100
09
Valheim
Valheim is a brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally-generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct longhouses, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin!
90
/100
10
The Forgotten City
The Forgotten City is a mystery adventure game of exploration and deduction, and a re-imagining of the critically acclaimed mod of the same name. Combat is an option, but violence will only get you so far. Only by questioning an intertwined community of colorful characters, cleverly exploiting the time loop, and making difficult moral choices can you hope to solve this epic mystery. Here, your decisions matter. The fate of the city is in your hands.
90
/100
11
Tails of Iron
90
/100
12
Returnal
90
/100
13
Deathloop
90
/100
14
Wildermyth
89
/100
15
B
It Takes Two
88
/100
16
Deathloop
88
/100
17
Final Fantasy
88
/100
18
Tales of Arise
87
/100
19
Psychonauts 2
87
/100
20
Mass Effect Legendary Edition
87
/100
21
Monster Hunter Rise
87
/100
22
Death's Door
87
/100
23
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
87
/100
24
Before Your Eyes
86
/100
25
Chivalry 2
86
/100
26
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
86
/100
27
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
86
/100
28
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
86
/100
29
Guilty Gear -Strive
85
/100
30
Unsighted
85
/100
31
Loop Hero
85
/100
32
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
85
/100
33
Life is Strange: True Colors
84
/100
34
Curse of the Dead Gods
84
/100
35
Unpacking
84
/100
36
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition
84
/100
37
Resident Evil: Village
83
/100
38
Hitman 3
83
/100
39
Road 96
83
/100
40
Dysmantle
83
/100
41
Shin Megami Tensei V
82
/100
42
Inscryption
82
/100
43
Little Nightmares II
82
/100
44
A
NieR Replicant v1.22474487139...
82
/100
45
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
82
/100
46
Knockout City
82
/100
47
Everhood
82
/100
48
Tormented Souls
82
/100
49
Alan Wake Remastered
82
/100
50
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
81
/100
S
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Includes: - Full game. - Iki Island expansion: New story, mini-games, enemy types and more. - Legends online co-op mode. - Digital mini art book by Dark Horse. - Director’s commentary: The creative team sits down with a renowned Japanese historian to look at the world of Ghost of Tsushima and how it compares to the real-life events that inspired it. - One Technique Point. - Charm of Hachiman’s Favour. - Hero of Tsushima Skin Set: Golden Mask, Sword Kit, Horse, Saddle.
92
/100
05
F1 2021
Every story has a beginning in F1 2021! Enjoy the stunning new features, including the thrilling story experience 'Braking Point', two-player career, and get even closer to the grid with 'Real-Season Start'. Take your team to the top in the acclaimed ten-year 'My Team' career mode, or race head-to-head in split-screen and multiplayer. Immerse yourself in the greatest racing spectacle on the planet and race with the authentic lineup of twenty heroic drivers and ten iconic teams from the 2021 season.
92
/100
06
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is an enhanced edition of the original role-playing game developed and published by ZA/UM. It retains the core gameplay and narrative while adding full voice acting, new quests, additional endings, and other narrative revisions.
91
/100
07
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Go dimension-hopping with Ratchet and Clank as they take on an evil emperor from another reality. Jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at mind-blowing speeds, complete with dazzling visuals and an insane arsenal.
91
/100
08
Disco Elysium: Final Cut
90
/100
09
Valheim
Valheim is a brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally-generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct longhouses, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin!
90
/100
10
The Forgotten City
The Forgotten City is a mystery adventure game of exploration and deduction, and a re-imagining of the critically acclaimed mod of the same name. Combat is an option, but violence will only get you so far. Only by questioning an intertwined community of colorful characters, cleverly exploiting the time loop, and making difficult moral choices can you hope to solve this epic mystery. Here, your decisions matter. The fate of the city is in your hands.
90
/100
11
Tails of Iron
90
/100
12
Returnal
90
/100
13
Deathloop
90
/100
14
Wildermyth
89
/100
15
B
It Takes Two
88
/100
16
Deathloop
88
/100
17
Final Fantasy
88
/100
18
Tales of Arise
87
/100
19
Psychonauts 2
87
/100
20
Mass Effect Legendary Edition
87
/100
21
Monster Hunter Rise
87
/100
22
Death's Door
87
/100
23
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
87
/100
24
Before Your Eyes
86
/100
25
Chivalry 2
86
/100
26
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
86
/100
27
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
86
/100
28
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
86
/100
29
Guilty Gear -Strive
85
/100
30
Unsighted
85
/100
31
Loop Hero
85
/100
32
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
85
/100
33
Life is Strange: True Colors
84
/100
34
Curse of the Dead Gods
84
/100
35
Unpacking
84
/100
36
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition
84
/100
37
Resident Evil: Village
83
/100
38
Hitman 3
83
/100
39
Road 96
83
/100
40
Dysmantle
83
/100
41
Shin Megami Tensei V
82
/100
42
Inscryption
82
/100
43
Little Nightmares II
82
/100
44
A
NieR Replicant v1.22474487139...
82
/100
45
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
82
/100
46
Knockout City
82
/100
47
Everhood
82
/100
48
Tormented Souls
82
/100
49
Alan Wake Remastered
82
/100
50
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
81
/100
FAQ
What is the best PC game of 2021?
Toem currently tops the ranking with a score of 95/100 across 68 ratings. Ranking updated August 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.