11. Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure), Casual
Developer: Snoozy Kazoo
Publisher: Graffiti
12. Dragon Quest Builders 2
Platform: Xbox Live Arcade
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox, Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Omega Force
Publisher: Square Enix
Synopsis: The world had gotten bigger and the builds have got better as Dragon Quest Builders 2 lets you construct more, gives you more materials and even lets you join up to four friends online to tackle the most massive structures. Each island is unique - with its own set of materials to help you grow, craft and cook new creations. The mysterious Malroth joins you - an amnesiac with a penchant for fighting. Dash, swim and glide - the world can be explored in many different ways!
13. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Platform: PlayStation 5
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (3D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Insomniac Games
Publisher: PlayStation Studios
Synopsis: It's an inter-dimensional adventure of epic proportions when a robotic empire, seeking to control all worlds across all dimensions, sets its sights on our heroes' reality. Ratchet and Clank are back with all the weapons and gadgets as they attempt to stop this new threat. The DualSense wireless controller brings the game to life like never before with haptic feedback and adaptive trigger technology. Meet new friends and old allies along the way as you explore strange, new worlds and other realities.
14. Greedfall
Platform: PlayStation 5
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Spiders
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
Synopsis: You and your companions find themselves on an uncharted island - one filled with fantastical creatures, hidden secrets and vast riches. This is a living, evolving world - and they way you approach it: through diplomacy, deception or force, will influence the people and factions around you. Your character is completely customizable, from gender to abilities - as you embark on a grand adventure where your choices will dictate the outcome.
15. Greedfall
Platform: Xbox Series X
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Spiders
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
Synopsis: You and your companions find themselves on an uncharted island - one filled with fantastical creatures, hidden secrets and vast riches. This is a living, evolving world - and they way you approach it: through diplomacy, deception or force, will influence the people and factions around you. Your character is completely customizable, from gender to abilities - as you embark on a grand adventure where your choices will dictate the outcome.
16. Ghost of Tsushima
Platform: PlayStation 5
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Sucker Punch Productions
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: In the late 13th Century, the Mongol empire sweeps across the land - looking to conquer the Eastern Empire. All that stands between mainland Japan and the hordes is Tsushima Island. The ruthless and cunning general Khotun Khan begins the assault and Samurai warrior Jin Sakai is one of the few survivors of the first relentless assault. Vowing to do everything in his power to stop the bloodthirsty horde, he sets aside tradition to follow the Path of the Ghost and wage an unconventional war on his foes. A huge open-world action/adventure - find moments of peace amidst the carnage. Steel, stealth and bow - upgrade your skills to combat the dangerous Mongols - versatility and creativity will become your greatest assets.
17. Psychonauts 2
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, 3D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Double Fine Productions
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Synopsis: Rasputin Aquato, acrobat and psychic has achieved his life-long dream of joining the international psychic espionage organization known as the Psychonauts. But all is not well and soon he finds himself having to save the very organization he has just joined. A cult classic gets a sequel full of quirky characters, mystery and platforming goodness.
18. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E
Publisher: DANGEN Entertainment
19. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E
Publisher: DANGEN Entertainment
20. Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Snoozy Kazoo
Publisher: Graffiti
Synopsis: Join an adorable turnip with few moral scruples as he gets evicted for failure to pay taxes by Mayor Onion and goes on an epic adventure full of puzzles, creatures and fellow veg and fruit-based community members to help. Aside from finding treasures and battles creatures great and small, our Turnip will get to the root of the rot in the community - and maybe topple the government in the process.
