The Best PC Games of 2021

by Jason Dietz, Metacritic Features Editor – January 3, 2022

Which PC games impressed professional reviewers the most during the past year? We rank the best-reviewed titles released between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021 by Metascore. Games must have at least 7 reviews from professional critics to be eligible for inclusion. (All scores listed here are from January 2, 2022.)

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(#30) 84 Fuga: Melodies of Steel

(#29) 84 Griftlands

(#28) 84 Unpacking

(#27) 84 Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon

(#26) 84 Everhood

(#25) 84 Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

(#24) 84 Inscryption
(pictured above) This indie horror-themed deckbuilding roguelike was one of 2021's most pleasant surprises.

(#23) 84 Tales of Arise

(#22) 84 The Forgotten City

(#21) 85 Resident Evil 4 VR (Oculus Quest 2)

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