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Best Games of 2021

100 games from 2021 ranked by critic score · from 404 titles

The highest-rated games released in 2021, ranked by critics on CriticDB. Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.

  1. 1
    Forza Horizon 5

    Forza Horizon 5

    91
    56 critic reviews·Nov 8, 2021·Xbox Game Studios
    PCXbox OnePS5Xbox X|S
  2. 2
    The Nioh Collection

    The Nioh Collection

    91
    9 critic reviews·Feb 4, 2021·Koei Tecmo
    PS5
  3. 3
    Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

    Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

    90
    13 critic reviews·Dec 6, 2021·Square Enix
    PCPS4PS5Xbox X|S +1
  4. 4
    Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

    Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

    90
    46 critic reviews·Jun 10, 2021·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS5
  5. 5
    Chicory: A Colorful Tale

    Chicory: A Colorful Tale

    89
    18 critic reviews·Jun 9, 2021·Finji
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  6. 6
    Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

    Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

    89
    41 critic reviews·Feb 11, 2021·Nintendo
    SwitchSwitch 2
  7. 7
    Psychonauts 2

    Psychonauts 2

    89
    52 critic reviews·Aug 23, 2021·Xbox Game Studios
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  8. 8
    Disco Elysium: The Final Cut

    Disco Elysium: The Final Cut

    89
    25 critic reviews·Mar 29, 2021·ZA/UM
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  9. 9
    Death's Door

    Death's Door

    89
    44 critic reviews·Jul 19, 2021·Devolver Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  10. 10
    Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut

    Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut

    88
    26 critic reviews·Aug 19, 2021·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS4PS5
  11. 11
    Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

    Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

    88
    38 critic reviews·Jun 9, 2021·Square Enix
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  12. 12
    Mass Effect Legendary Edition

    Mass Effect Legendary Edition

    88
    39 critic reviews·May 13, 2021·Electronic Arts
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  13. 13
    It Takes Two

    It Takes Two

    88
    45 critic reviews·Mar 24, 2021·Electronic Arts
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  14. 14
    Metroid Dread

    Metroid Dread

    88
    39 critic reviews·Oct 6, 2021·Nintendo
    Switch
  15. 15
    Returnal

    Returnal

    88
    41 critic reviews·Apr 29, 2021·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS5
  16. 16
    Everhood

    Everhood

    88
    8 critic reviews·Mar 2, 2021·Surefire.Games
    PCSwitch
  17. 17
    Trials of Fire

    Trials of Fire

    87
    6 critic reviews·Apr 8, 2021·Whatboy Games
    PC
  18. 18
    Inscryption

    Inscryption

    87
    25 critic reviews·Oct 18, 2021·Daniel Mullins Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  19. 19
    Islanders: Console Edition

    Islanders: Console Edition

    87
    5 critic reviews·Aug 10, 2021·Coatsink Software
    PS4Xbox OneSwitch
  20. 20
    Monster Hunter Rise

    Monster Hunter Rise

    87
    59 critic reviews·Mar 25, 2021·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  21. 21
    Hitman 3

    Hitman 3

    86
    53 critic reviews·Jan 19, 2021·IO Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  22. 22
    Deathloop

    Deathloop

    86
    54 critic reviews·Sep 13, 2021·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  23. 23
    F1 2021

    F1 2021

    86
    19 critic reviews·Jul 15, 2021·EA Sports
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  24. 24
    Tales of Arise

    Tales of Arise

    86
    40 critic reviews·Sep 9, 2021·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +2
  25. 25
    Unsighted

    Unsighted

    86
    12 critic reviews·Sep 29, 2021·Humble Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  26. 26
    Shin Megami Tensei V

    Shin Megami Tensei V

    86
    36 critic reviews·Nov 11, 2021·Atlus
    Switch
  27. 27
    Demeo

    Demeo

    86
    8 critic reviews·May 5, 2021·Resolution Games
    PCPS5
  28. 28
    Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon

    Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon

    86
    8 critic reviews·Aug 25, 2021·TYPE-MOON
    PCPS4Switch
  29. 29
    Football Manager 2022

    Football Manager 2022

    86
    11 critic reviews·Nov 8, 2021·Sega
    PCXbox OneSwitchXbox X|S
  30. 30
    The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak

    The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak

    86
    24 critic reviews·Sep 29, 2021·Nihon Falcom
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
  31. 31
    Loop Hero

    Loop Hero

    85
    30 critic reviews·Mar 3, 2021·Devolver Digital
    PCXbox OneSwitchXbox X|S
  32. 32
    Guilty Gear: Strive

    Guilty Gear: Strive

    85
    28 critic reviews·Jun 10, 2021·Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  33. 33
    Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon

    Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon

    85
    17 critic reviews·Dec 11, 2021·Yacht Club Games
    PCPS4Switch
  34. 34
    The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

    The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

    85
    37 critic reviews·Jul 25, 2021·Capcom
    PCPS4Switch
  35. 35
    Nioh 2: The Complete Edition

    Nioh 2: The Complete Edition

    85
    12 critic reviews·Feb 4, 2021·Koei Tecmo Games
    PCPS4
  36. 36
    Castlevania Advance Collection

    Castlevania Advance Collection

    85
    9 critic reviews·Sep 22, 2021·Konami
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  37. 37
    Kaze and the Wild Masks

    Kaze and the Wild Masks

    85
    10 critic reviews·Mar 24, 2021·SOEDESCO Publishing
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  38. 38
    Subnautica: Below Zero

    Subnautica: Below Zero

    84
    26 critic reviews·May 12, 2021·Unknown Worlds Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  39. 39
    The Forgotten City

    The Forgotten City

    84
    22 critic reviews·Jul 27, 2021·Plug In Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  40. 40
    Death Stranding: Director's Cut

    Death Stranding: Director's Cut

    84
    24 critic reviews·Sep 23, 2021·505 Games
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  41. 41
    Streets of Rage 4: Mr X. Nightmare

    Streets of Rage 4: Mr X. Nightmare

    84
    7 critic reviews·Jul 14, 2021·DotEmu
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  42. 42
    Clan O'Conall and the Crown of the Stag

    Clan O'Conall and the Crown of the Stag

    84
    5 critic reviews·Apr 26, 2021·HitGrab
    PCSwitch
  43. 43
    Archvale

    Archvale

    84
    5 critic reviews·Dec 1, 2021·Humble Games
    PCXbox OneSwitch
  44. 44
    Grime

    Grime

    84
    13 critic reviews·Aug 1, 2021·Akupara Games
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  45. 45
    The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

    The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

    84
    34 critic reviews·Jul 15, 2021·Nintendo
    Switch
  46. 46
    Halo Infinite

    Halo Infinite

    84
    38 critic reviews·Dec 7, 2021·Xbox Game Studios
    PCXbox OneXbox X|S
  47. 47
    The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante

    The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante

    84
    7 critic reviews·Mar 3, 2021·101XP
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  48. 48
    Life is Strange: True Colors

    Life is Strange: True Colors

    83
    56 critic reviews·Sep 9, 2021·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  49. 49
    Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

    Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

    83
    20 critic reviews·Jun 20, 2021·Binary Haze Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  50. 50
    Fuga: Melodies of Steel

    Fuga: Melodies of Steel

    83
    9 critic reviews·Jul 27, 2021·CyberConnect2
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  51. 51
    Before Your Eyes

    Before Your Eyes

    83
    17 critic reviews·Apr 7, 2021·Netflix
    PC
  52. 52
    Chivalry 2

    Chivalry 2

    83
    30 critic reviews·Jun 7, 2021·Tripwire Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  53. 53
    Axiom Verge 2

    Axiom Verge 2

    83
    12 critic reviews·Aug 10, 2021·Thomas Happ Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  54. 54
    Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Aiko’s Choice

    Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Aiko’s Choice

    83
    7 critic reviews·Dec 5, 2021·Daedalic Entertainment
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  55. 55
    Severed Steel

    Severed Steel

    83
    7 critic reviews·Sep 16, 2021·Digerati Distribution
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  56. 56
    Sumire

    Sumire

    83
    7 critic reviews·May 25, 2021·GameTomo
    PCSwitch
  57. 57
    Tadpole Treble Encore

    Tadpole Treble Encore

    83
    7 critic reviews·Jan 20, 2021·BitFinity
    Switch
  58. 58
    Gleylancer

    Gleylancer

    82
    7 critic reviews·Oct 14, 2021·Ratalaika Games
    PS4Xbox OneSwitchPS5 +1
  59. 59
    Wildermyth

    Wildermyth

    82
    12 critic reviews·Jun 14, 2021·Worldwalker Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  60. 60
    Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!

    Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!

    82
    14 critic reviews·Jun 29, 2021·Serenity Forge
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  61. 61
    The Last Friend

    The Last Friend

    82
    7 critic reviews·Sep 29, 2021·Skystone Games
    PCSwitch
  62. 62
    NEO: The World Ends with You

    NEO: The World Ends with You

    82
    32 critic reviews·Jul 25, 2021·Square Enix
    PCPS4Switch
  63. 63
    Tails of Iron

    Tails of Iron

    82
    17 critic reviews·Sep 15, 2021·United Label Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  64. 64
    Skul: The Hero Slayer

    Skul: The Hero Slayer

    82
    11 critic reviews·Jan 19, 2021·Neowiz
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  65. 65
    Nuclear Blaze

    Nuclear Blaze

    82
    9 critic reviews·Oct 17, 2021·Deepnight Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  66. 66
    Roguebook

    Roguebook

    82
    13 critic reviews·Jun 16, 2021·Nacon
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  67. 67
    Bravely Default II

    Bravely Default II

    82
    31 critic reviews·Feb 25, 2021·Square Enix
    PCSwitch
  68. 68
    Fights in Tight Spaces

    Fights in Tight Spaces

    82
    7 critic reviews·Dec 1, 2021·Mode 7
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  69. 69
    Resident Evil Village

    Resident Evil Village

    82
    58 critic reviews·May 5, 2021·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  70. 70
    Eastward

    Eastward

    81
    22 critic reviews·Sep 15, 2021·Chucklefish Games
    PCXbox OneSwitch
  71. 71
    Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous

    Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous

    81
    19 critic reviews·Sep 1, 2021·Prime Matter
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  72. 72
    Astalon: Tears of the Earth

    Astalon: Tears of the Earth

    81
    6 critic reviews·Jun 1, 2021·DANGEN Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  73. 73
    Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

    Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

    81
    41 critic reviews·Jul 8, 2021·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  74. 74
    Genesis Noir

    Genesis Noir

    81
    10 critic reviews·Mar 10, 2021·Fellow Traveller
    PCXbox OneSwitch
  75. 75
    Dungeon Encounters

    Dungeon Encounters

    81
    8 critic reviews·Oct 12, 2021·Square Enix
    PCPS4Switch
  76. 76
    The Legend of Tianding

    The Legend of Tianding

    81
    10 critic reviews·Oct 31, 2021·Neon Doctrine
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  77. 77
    What the Dub?!

    What the Dub?!

    81
    6 critic reviews·Apr 6, 2021·Wide Right Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  78. 78
    Minute of Islands

    Minute of Islands

    81
    5 critic reviews·Jun 12, 2021·Mixtvision
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  79. 79
    A Little Golf Journey

    A Little Golf Journey

    81
    7 critic reviews·Oct 13, 2021·Playtonic Friends
    PCSwitch
  80. 80
    F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch

    F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch

    81
    19 critic reviews·Sep 6, 2021·Bilibili Game
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  81. 81
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits

    Kena: Bridge of Spirits

    81
    51 critic reviews·Sep 20, 2021·Ember Lab
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +2
  82. 82
    Super Robot Wars 30

    Super Robot Wars 30

    81
    6 critic reviews·Oct 26, 2021·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Switch
  83. 83
    Little Nightmares II

    Little Nightmares II

    81
    38 critic reviews·Feb 9, 2021·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  84. 84
    Knockout City

    Knockout City

    81
    24 critic reviews·May 20, 2021·Electronic Arts
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  85. 85
    Flynn: Son of Crimson

    Flynn: Son of Crimson

    81
    8 critic reviews·Sep 14, 2021·Humble Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  86. 86
    Age of Empires IV

    Age of Empires IV

    81
    24 critic reviews·Oct 27, 2021·Xbox Game Studios
    PC
  87. 87
    Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos

    Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos

    81
    9 critic reviews·Feb 22, 2021·Team17
    PCSwitch
  88. 88
    Lost Judgment

    Lost Judgment

    81
    44 critic reviews·Sep 23, 2021·Sega
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  89. 89
    Ruined King: A League of Legends Story

    Ruined King: A League of Legends Story

    80
    14 critic reviews·Nov 15, 2021·Riot Forge
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  90. 90
    Black Book

    Black Book

    80
    13 critic reviews·Aug 9, 2021·HypeTrain Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  91. 91
    The Eternal Cylinder

    The Eternal Cylinder

    80
    8 critic reviews·Sep 29, 2021·Good Shepherd Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  92. 92
    Alan Wake Remastered

    Alan Wake Remastered

    80
    25 critic reviews·Oct 4, 2021·Epic Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  93. 93
    Unpacking

    Unpacking

    80
    25 critic reviews·Nov 1, 2021·Humble Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  94. 94
    Diablo II: Resurrected

    Diablo II: Resurrected

    80
    32 critic reviews·Sep 21, 2021·Blizzard Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  95. 95
    Lemnis Gate

    Lemnis Gate

    80
    9 critic reviews·Sep 27, 2021·Frontier Foundry
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  96. 96
    New Pokémon Snap

    New Pokémon Snap

    80
    33 critic reviews·Apr 28, 2021·Nintendo
    Switch
  97. 97
    Cyber Shadow

    Cyber Shadow

    80
    27 critic reviews·Jan 25, 2021·Yacht Club Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
  98. 98
    NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

    NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

    79
    27 critic reviews·Apr 22, 2021·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox One
  99. 99
    Road 96

    Road 96

    79
    24 critic reviews·Aug 15, 2021·Ravenscourt
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  100. 100
    Boomerang X

    Boomerang X

    79
    13 critic reviews·Jul 7, 2021·Devolver Digital
    PCSwitch