Put on mulled wine and pour an eggnog! Perhaps, you still don't have a PS5, or maybe you're still waiting for the Cyberpunk update? Then we have something for you here.
The best games of 2021! A colorful potpourri of games that were released in calendar year 21. This is not about ranting, this is about a contemplative time to the top games. 14 games that have enriched our console and PC lives this year.
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January: Hitman 3 (Console & PC)
Be stealthy and get people "out of the way". Hitman 3 fits in seamlessly with the series and offers plenty of options for eliminating its objectives. | © IO Interactive
February: Valheim (PC)
Valheim was able to inspire the masses on Twitch. The survival RPG in the Viking Age is fun - despite the poor graphics. | © Iron Gate AB
April: Returnal (PlayStation 5)
The PlayStation exclusive offers bombastic shootouts against aliens. It's a Triple A Rogue Like and if you have a PS5 you should check it out. | © Sony
December: Final Fantasy XIV Online: Endwalker (PlayStation & PC)
RPG fans only got their high point at the end of the year. The story is just awesome. Surprises, sadness, triumphs - it's all there. | © Square Enix
Halo Infinite (Xbox & PC)
The Master Chief is back! The legendary series is celebrating its comeback and has had a really strong impact. The gameplay is amazing and the best part: the multiplayer is free to play. | © 343 Industries
March: Monster Hunter Rise (Nintendo Switch & PC)
So many monsters. So much loot. Monster Hunter is a perfect game if you just lost your job. Seriously: Infinite hours of playing time are waiting for you. | © Capcom
It Takes Two (Console & PC)
The game of the year 2021 according to the Game Awards. There is a lot more to this cute action adventure than you can imagine. Looking for a co-op highlight? It Takes Two delivers. | © Electronic Arts
April: Returnal (PlayStation 5)
The PlayStation exclusive offers bombastic shooting against aliens. It's a Triple A Rogue-Like and if you have a PS5 you should check it out. | © Sony
May: Resident Evil Village (Console & PC)
Compete against Lady Dimitrescu and reveal her secret. Since Resi VII the series is really cool again. The horror factor remains manageable, so it is also suitable for scaredy-cats. | © Capcom
June: Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart (PlayStation 5)
Nostalgia with Ratchet and Clank. The campaign is really fun. And even if you've never played part of the long-running series, the third-person shooter is guaranteed to pick you up. | © Sony
August: Psychonauts 2 (Console & PC)
Psychonauts 2 is bursting with creativity. Lots of bizarre missions and weird twists await you in this adventure. Highly recommended! | © Double Fine Productions
September: Eastward (Nintendo Switch & PC)
The indie siren goes on. An exciting journey by an unequal couple awaits you in Eastward. There is so much to discover. | © Pixpil
October: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (Console & PC)
Looking for superhero action with funny sayings and a really good story? Bob's your uncle with Guardians of the Galaxy. | © Square Enix
Age of Empires 4 (PC)
There was also something on offer for strategy fans. AoE 4 builds on the strengths of the famous 2nd game and is the best strategy games there was this year. | © Xbox Game Studios
Put on mulled wine and pour an eggnog! Perhaps, you still don't have a PS5, or maybe you're still waiting for the Cyberpunk update? Then we have something for you here.
The best games of 2021! A colorful potpourri of games that were released in calendar year 21. This is not about ranting, this is about a contemplative time to the top games. 14 games that have enriched our console and PC lives this year.