My personal list with My Top Games of 2021
This year we didn't get lots of amazing games, in my opinion, but still some minor really great ones were released. This list only contains the ones that I personally like the most and that make my style.
To choose the games, I picked only those I’ve finished.
Here is the final list:
14. Webbed
Super fun and simple side scrolling gameplay! Kinda fun dialogues. Short time to beat.
My Score: 7.5/10 (Emotion: N/A, Story: N/A, Gameplay: 7.5/10)
You should play this game if you are looking for one or more of these elements:
- Fun side scrolling gameplay;
- Old 2d games;
- Funny dialogues;
- Puzzles;
- Kids friendly.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows
13. Psychonauts 2
Kinda fun platforming (not the greatest), nice exploration (PS2 style) and funny dialogues.
My Score: 7.5/10 (Emotion: N/A, Story: 7/10, Gameplay: 7/10)
You should play this game if you are looking for one or more of these elements:
- Fun 3d platforming gameplay;
- Old PS2 games;
- Funny dialogues;
- Kinda Kids friendly.
Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows
12. Lost in Random
Some touching moments in the story. Great visual style. Gameplay is not the best, kinda fun but could get more complex at the middle to the end of the game.
My Score: 7.5/10 (Emotion: 7.5/10, Story: 7.5/10, Gameplay: 6.5/10)
You should play this game if you are looking for one or more of these elements:
- Dark visual style;
- Kinda emotional story.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows
11. Death’s Door
Amazing combat focused gameplay! Sometimes bad checkpoints, but still cool despite that!
My Score: 8/10 (Emotion: N/A, Story: N/A, Gameplay: 8/10)
You should play this game if you are looking for one or more of these elements:
- Gameplay with great combat;
- Great visual style;
- Bad checkpoints (Dark Souls style games).
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows
10. Kaze and the Wild Masks
Absurdly great gameplay. If you like old Donkey Kong Country games, this is just that, but sometimes better!
My Score: 8.5/10 (Emotion: N/A, Story: N/A, Gameplay: 8.5/10)
You should play this game if you are looking for one or more of these elements:
- Amazing 2d platforming gameplay;
- Donkey Kong Country (Super Nintendo);
- Great 2d Super Nintendo style graphics;
- Kids friendly.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows
9. Foregone
Awesome combat focused gameplay! Some nice skills to get. Nice 2d platforming.
My Score: 8.5/10 (Emotion: N/A, Story: N/A, Gameplay: 8.5/10)
You should play this game if you are looking for one or more of these elements:
- 2d platforming gameplay;
- Kinda Dead Cells style gameplay;
- 2d sidescrolling games.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows
8. F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Awesome combat focused gameplay! Some nice skills to get. Nice 2.5d platforming. Great visual style and graphics, with cool cutscenes.
My Score: 8.5/10 (Emotion: N/A, Story: N/A, Gameplay: 8.5/10)
You should play this game if you are looking for one or more of these elements:
- 2.5d platforming gameplay;
- Combat focused gameplay;
- Great graphics;
- Great visual style;
- Cool cutscenes with fighting scenes.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows
7. Cyber Shadow
Awesome combat focused gameplay! Great retro visuals and soundtrack.
My Score: 8.5/10 (Emotion: N/A, Story: N/A, Gameplay: 8.5/10)
You should play this game if you are looking for one or more of these elements:
- Awesome combat focused gameplay;
- Retro soundtrack;
- Retro visual style.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows, macOS
6. Bowser’s Fury
One of the best Mario games ever. Just absurd gameplay and fun every second.
My Score: 9/10 (Emotion: N/A, Story: N/A, Gameplay: 9/10)
You should play this game if you are looking for one or more of these elements:
- Incredible gameplay;
- 3d platforming;
- Great graphics and visual style;
- Semi-open areas to explore.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
5. Little Nightmares II
Not as impactful as the first one, but still so cool! Gameplay is also super fun, but with some small problems from time to time.
My Score: 9/10 (Emotion: 8.5/10, Story: 8/10, Gameplay: 8/10)
You should play this game if you are looking for one or more of these elements:
- Scary games;
- Great dark environments;
- Emotional but quiet story;
- Fun gameplay.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows
4. Resident Evil Village
Amazing RE4 style game! Just the best.
My Score: 9/10 (Emotion: 7/10, Story: 7/10, Gameplay: 9/10)
You should play this game if you are looking for one or more of these elements:
- Kinda scary games;
- Great FPS gameplay;
- Nice creature designs;
- Fun gameplay.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows
3. Before Your Eyes
Amazing emotional experience with innovative simple gameplay!
My Score: 9.5/10 (Emotion: 9.5/10, Story: 9/10, Gameplay: 7/10)
You should play this game if you are looking for one or more of these elements:
- Emotional games;
- Innovative games;
- Short games.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS
2. Omno
Amazing contemplative and quiet experience! Super emotional and even has some great gameplay and visual styles!
My Score: 9.5/10 (Emotion: 9.5/10, Story: 8/10, Gameplay: 8.5/10)
You should play this game if you are looking for one or more of these elements:
- Emotional but quiet story;
- Great visual styles;
- Puzzles;
- Fun gameplay.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows
1. It Takes Two
Incredibly fun co-op gameplay and super emotional, for me at least! One of the most special experiences I've had.
My Score: 9.5/10 (Emotion: 10/10, Story: 8/10, Gameplay: 9.5/10)
You should play this game if you are looking for one or more of these elements:
- Co-op fun gameplay;
- Co-op emotional experience;
- Puzzles;
- Fun gameplay.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows
