Tour de France 2021 (2021)

Developer: Cyanide Studio
Publisher: Nacon
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Racing, Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 107 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You manage a cycling team or ride through meticulously recreated Tour de France stages, balancing stamina and tactics in a methodical, atmospheric race simulation.

simulationrealisticatmosphericrelaxingstrategymanagementfamily friendly

What players say

Players say this year's game offers small improvements but feels very similar to the 2020 version. A common complaint is that breakaway AI is broken, making it nearly impossible to win from a break, while the game requires a controller and has worse stability for some. Fans of cycling still find it enjoyable, though many recommend sticking with last year's game.

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