Polygon: The 50 Best Games of 2021

Whether you've been following along with each new release throughout the year, or you're popping in now to see what you missed, the following is a collection of games that we think encapsulated 2021. Some had something to say about our cultural landscape, and some were just really damn fun. And while many might fit cleanly into a single genre, many more defy a basic label. And that's exciting.