Online 2021 for PC — top best games in the Online genre

Ready or Not - a game in the Online genre

Online, Action, Shooter, First-person view, Tactics

Early Access: PC → 18 December 2021; Game released: PC → 13 December 2023

Players: 8.5/10

Metacritic: 81/100

The game takes place in the cramped slums of an alternative America, where economic collapse has greatly affected the differences between social groups of people...

Icarus

Action, Online, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Cooperative (co-op), Survival, Open world

Game released: PC → 3 December 2021

Players: 7.5/10

Metacritic: 70/100

Cooperative action with survival elements from the creator of DayZ, where a group of prospectors lands on the dangerous planet Icarus in search of rare resources...

It Takes Two

Arcade, Adventure, Online, Platformer, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: PC → 26 March 2021

Players: 9.3/10

Metacritic: 87/100

It Takes Two is a co-op platformer where you and your friends become toys. At the center of the game are two dissimilar heroes Cody and May, who were turned into...

World of Tanks

Action, Shooter, Online, Third-person view, Historical, Tanks

Game released: PC → 29 April 2021

Players: 3.8/10

Metacritic: 78/100

An online simulator in which players control tanks in battles on various maps. You can choose from over 600 tanks from different countries and eras, each with its...

The Red Solstice 2: Survivors

Arcade, Online, Action, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Indie, Roguelike, Cooperative (co-op), Tactics

Game released: PC → 17 June 2021

Players: 7.5/10

Metacritic: 65/100

The Red Solstice 2: Survivors is a continuation of the cooperative dynamic action game with strategy elements in a sci-fi setting. You will lead the secret special...

GTFO

Action, Horror, First-person view, Cooperative (co-op), Online

Early Access: PC → 9 December 2019; Game released: PC → 10 December 2021

Players: 7.8/10

Metacritic: 78/100

GTFO is a hardcore cooperative first-person action horror game for up to four players. The gameplay is based on first-person cooperative battles for up to four...

FOREWARNED

Horror, First-person view, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Action

Early Access: PC → 10 September 2021; Game released: PC → 25 April 2024

Players: 7.7/10

Asymmetrical action-horror survival game for 1-4 players with first-person view and support for virtual reality helmets. With friends or alone, players set out to...

Devour

Horror, Cooperative (co-op), Online, Action, First-person view

Game released: PC → 28 January 2021

Players: 8.4/10

Devour is a first-person cooperative action-horror game with survival elements for 1-4 players. Together with other players, you will have to work together against...

Sun Haven

Indie, Farm Simulator, Online, Adventure, Crafting, Exploration, Fantasy

Game released: PC → 11 March 2023; Early Access: PC → 26 June 2021

Players: 8.9/10

A fantasy farm simulator with dragons, magic, an interesting story and a final boss. The game offers a huge world full of opportunities for development and...

30XX

Arcade, Roguelike, Side view, Futurism (Future), Action, Platformer, Cooperative (co-op), Online

Early Access: PC → 17 February 2021; Game released: PC → 9 August 2023

Metacritic: 84/100

Dynamic action-platformer inspired by the Mega Man series. The game is a direct sequel to 20XX. The events of the game begin with the protagonist awakening after a...

Back 4 Blood

Online, Action, Shooter, First-person view, Post-apocalyptic, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: PC → 12 October 2021

Players: 8.5/10

Metacritic: 76/100

Back 4 Blood is an exciting co-op first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. In the game you will find yourself in...

This Land is My Land

Action, Stealth, Third-person view, Strategy, Historical, First-person view, Online

Early Access: PC → 20 November 2019; Game released: PC → 20 October 2021

Players: 7/10

This Land is My Land is a dynamic stealth action game with a third-person view in the open world of the American Wild West. The main character is the leader of an...

ANVIL

Roguelike, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Online, Cooperative (co-op), Action, Top-down view, Shooter

Early Access: PC → 2 December 2021; Game released: PC → 27 July 2023

Players: 10/10

In the game, you can choose a destroyer hero and go to conquer the galaxy, destroying various monsters. As they progress, players will be able to profit from...

Across the Obelisk

Role-playing game, Fantasy / Medieval, Card game, Roguelike, Online, Strategy, Side view, Turn-based

Early Access: PC → 8 April 2021; Game released: PC → 16 August 2022

Across the Obelisk is a role-playing roguelike in a fantasy setting with turn-based battles, a side view and the ability to collect a powerful deck of cards. In the...

Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance

Role-playing game, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Action, Slasher

Game released: PC → 22 June 2021

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 56/100

Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance is a cooperative action role-playing game with a third-person view in the fantasy universe of Dungeons & Dragons. The game will...

Ranch Simulator — Build, Farm, Hunt

Business / Management, Hunting / Fishing, First-person view, Motorcycle racing, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Farm Simulator, Open world

Early Access: PC → 4 March 2021; Game released: PC → 3 November 2023

Players: 7.6/10

Players take on the role of a rancher tasked with turning a rundown property into a thriving farm. To do this, you will have to renovate the house, build barns...

Call of Duty: Vanguard

Shooter, First-person view, Online, Historical, Adventure

Game released: PC → 5 November 2021

Players: 4.8/10

Metacritic: 73/100

Call of Duty: Vanguard — the continuation of the popular first-person shooter series Call of Duty. As in previous installments, the game features a story campaign...

The Dark Pictures: House of Ashes

Interactive movie, Third-person view, Horror, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Adventure

Game released: PC → 22 October 2021

Players: 7.2/10

The Dark Pictures: House of Ashes is the third game in The Dark Pictures series. The game will take place in the Middle East, and the heroes will be American...

Battlefield 2042

Action, Shooter, Online, First-person view, Flight Simulator, Tanks

Game released: PC → 19 November 2021

Players: 6.3/10

Metacritic: 64/100

The network competitive first-person shooter Battlefield 2042 sends 128 players into the near future and offers them to win according to the changed rules of war...

Riders Republic

Sports game, MMO, Online, First-person view, Third-person view, Bicycles

Game released: PC → 28 October 2021

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 78/100

Riders Republic is a dynamic multiplayer sports arcade game with first and third person views. A large-scale race awaits you with several types of sports equipment...

After the Fall

Virtual Reality (VR), Shooter, First-person view, Post-apocalyptic, Adventure, Online

Game released: PC → 9 December 2021

Players: 6/10

Metacritic: 77/100

After the Fall is a dynamic first-person shooter from the creators of Arizona Sunshine for virtual reality devices. The game takes place in the icy ruins of Los...

PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Cooperative (co-op), Online

Game released: PC → 13 August 2021

Players: 5.5/10

PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls is a multi-player co-op action adventure. Big city — big adventures. When Ryder and the PAW Patrol learn that Mayor...

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles

Third-person view, Arcade, Action, Cooperative (co-op), Online, Sandbox, Open world

Game released: PC → 3 March 2021

Players: 5.7/10

A vibrant cooperative game in which gamers travel through worlds inspired by different settings. At locations you can fight with opponents and destroy environmental...

Naraka: Bladepoint

MMO, Online, Third-person view, Battle Royale, Free game, Medieval era

Game released: PC → 12 August 2021

Players: 6.6/10

Metacritic: 71/100

The game takes place in the world of Morus, where laws do not apply and there are no rules. The game features a hardcore and sophisticated combat system, a large...

Comanche

Action, Shooter, Simulation, Online, First-person view, Third-person view, Helicopters

Early Access: PC → 13 March 2020; Game released: PC → 26 August 2021

Players: 7.8/10

Comanche is a reboot of the popular series of helicopter simulators. The game will offer multiplayer battles on various helicopters from the near future. You will...

Century: Age of Ashes

Indie, Action, Fantasy / Medieval, Online, Third-person view

Game released: PC → 2 December 2021

Players: 6.4/10

Metacritic: 73/100

Century: Age of Ashes is an indie action game with a third-person view in the fantasy style. This is a dogfighting game where you have to fly dragons. Players will...

Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos

Role-playing game, Online, Action, Adventure, Top-down view, Roguelike, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: PC → 23 February 2021

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 78/100

Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos is a top-down cooperative RPG adventure for up to four players. You will find a colorful roguelike with procedurally generated...

Almighty: Kill Your Gods

Role-playing game, Arcade, Action, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Fantasy

Game released: PC → 5 May 2021

Players: 8/10

A fantasy action game where magic and fury intertwine in the hunt for demons, monsters and the gods themselves. You can play alone or in a company, exploring...

Chivalry 2

Online, Action, First-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

Game released: PC → 8 June 2021

Players: 7.2/10

Metacritic: 83/100

Chivalry 2 is a continuation of the multiplayer medieval action game with a first-person view. Fierce medieval battles await you, which are the central theme of the...

Lumberhill

Online, Cooperative (co-op), Action, Tactics, Arcade, Top-down view

Game released: PC → 13 June 2021

Lumberhill is a top-down cooperative tactical arcade game where you become a member of a fearless team of lumberjacks. As you progress, you will complete various...

eFootball 2022

Sports game, Football, Online, Free game

Game released: PC → 30 September 2021

Players: 5.4/10

Metacritic: 30/100

eFootball 2022 - a conditionally free football simulator in the popular series eFootball PES...

In Silence

Horror, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Adventure, Third-person view, Action, Stealth

Early Access: PC → 16 October 2020; Game released: PC → 30 October 2021

Players: 6.8/10

In Silence is an atmospheric psychological action-horror game with a first-person view, designed for cooperative playthrough. One player takes on the role of a...

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl

Arcade, Fighting, Side view, Action, Online

Game released: PC → 5 October 2021

Metacritic: 67/100

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is a fast-paced side-scrolling action fighting game that puts you in the shoes of popular Nickelodeon cartoon characters. You will have...

Lemnis Gate

Action, Shooter, Online, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Turn-based

Game released: PC → 28 September 2021

Players: 9.7/10

Metacritic: 77/100

Lemnis Gate is a competitive turn-based shooter with a first-person view in a sci-fi setting. Expect extraordinary gameplay where, over five consecutive turns that...

Rogue Company

Online, Shooter, Action, Third-person view

Game released: PC → 20 July 2020

Players: 4.9/10

Rogue Company is a multiplayer third-person shooter that supports cross-play on all platforms — PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The heroes are hired...

Scrapnaut

Adventure, Simulation, Top-down view, Business / Management, Action, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Steampunk

Early Access: PC → 3 March 2021; Game released: PC → 15 September 2021

Scrapnaut is a fun top-down survival simulator in a steampunk setting. In the game you will explore a dangerous open world with different biomes. As you progress...

Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!

Arcade, Action, Online, Comics, Beat them all, Side view, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: PC → 7 December 2021

Players: 6.5/10

Metacritic: 64/100

Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All! — a classic beat 'em up with a side view, based on the comic book "The Adventures of Asterix and Obelix". The main opponents...

Arcadegeddon

Action, Shooter, Online, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)

Game released: PC → 5 July 2022; Early Access: PC → 8 July 2021

Players: 7.5/10

Metacritic: 73/100

Arcadegeddon is a multiplayer shooter with a third-person view in a sci-fi setting. The game takes place inside a super game in which megacorporations have...

Knockout City

Action, Sports game, Online, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)

Game released: PC → 21 May 2021

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 81/100

Knockout City is a fast-paced dodgeball game where you have to throw the ball and knock out your opponent. A whole new type of multiplayer team game awaits you...

Operation: Tango

Adventure, Online, Futurism (Future), First-person view, Cooperative (co-op), Puzzle, Casual game

Game released: PC → 1 June 2021

Players: 8.1/10

Metacritic: 72/100

An espionage-themed action-adventure game in which two players undertake dangerous missions around the world. One player becomes an agent, and the second a hacker...

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Best Games in the Online genre of 2021 for PC