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RPG. This category includes games that put emphasis on progress system for a controlled character (or a group of characters) which is (are) described with many statistics. They also have a multi-plot story and quests. There are classic RPGs with turn-based combat and rules inspired by pen-and-paper RPGs (e.g. Baldur’s Gate, Fallout), action RPGs with dynamic real time combat (Dark Souls) and jRPGs – very specific titles based on Japanese style and culture, especially on manga and anime (Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts). more

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

RPG 08 July 2021

Another installment in the popular Japanese RPG series developed by Nihon Falcom Corp. Once again, the players get to travel to the land of Zemuria, more exactly to the territory known as Erebonia, where the Thors Military Academy is located. The school is attended by children of both gentry and common citizens – the exception being the 7th grade comprising only the main protagonists of the game.

Anima: Gate of Memories - Arcane Edition
Anima: Gate of Memories - Arcane Edition

RPG 19 June 2018

Set in fantasy realities, an RPG modeled after the Japanese representatives of the genre. The production is based on a card game called Anima Beyond Fantasy, and its digital adaptation is developed by the creators of the original. The game tells a story of a young girl and her demon friend named Ergo. They belong to a mysterious organization Nathaniel, whose task is to protect people from evil powers.

Hammerwatch
Hammerwatch

RPG 14 December 2017

Hammerwatch is a combination of adventure action game and classic hack'n'slash. The story takes players to Castle Hammerwatch, where a team of daredevils embarks on a dangerous quest to kill the evil dragon. The game is designed to play in cooperation mode for up to four people.

Skyforge
Skyforge

RPG 04 February 2021

A MMORPG game distributed in free-to-play model and developed by Allods Team (Allods Online) in cooperation with the famous Obsidian Entertainment. The game is set in a world combining elements of fantasy with futuristic sci-fi technology. The universe is inhabited by many different races characterized by their unique abilities. The character we create represents one of the 15 classes, among which we can find very unusual professions, some of them unheard of in competing productions.

Ghost of a Tale
Ghost of a Tale

RPG 08 October 2020

An indie action-adventure game with role-playing elements, created by Lionel Gallat, a former DreamWorks and Universal animator. In the game, you explore a fantasy-medieval world inhabited by animals. Your task is to reach the island of Preiclave, once a lodgment of a powerful rat army, now an abandoned and haunted place. You also need to discover what happened on the island and find the treasure, which is said to be hidden in the local tower.

Cosmic Star Heroine
Cosmic Star Heroine

RPG 14 August 2018

Cosmic Star Heroine is an RPG game developed by a small studio called Zeboyd Games. We take on the role of Alyssa L'Salle, one of the galactic government's best agents. Ever since her identity was compromised, she became a point of interest to many organizations she rubbed the wrong way in the past. Our job will be to find the reason behind those events and to unravel a galactic conspiracy Alyssa was unaware of before. Gameplay in Cosmic Star Heroine focuses on exploration and combat.

Pixel Noir
Pixel Noir

RPG September 2024

An independent retro RPG, which combines elements of a detective game and a horror. The main protagonist of Pixel Noir is trying to solve a mystery of the tragic events from a decade ago when his partner died, leading to him quitting work as a police officer, as he unjustly was sentenced to jail. After being released, he begins to work as a private detective and tries to solve minor cases, until finally, he finds a lead that might help him get the answers that have been taunting him for years.

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

RPG 27 September 2019

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line is a mobile conversion of a classic 8-bit RPG by Japanese company Square Enix. While playing, players explore the vast world, develop characters and fight turn-based battles with a variety of opponents. Compared to the original, the interface and graphics have been improved.

Unsung Story
Unsung Story

RPG canceled

A tactical Japanese RPG developed by a team led by Yasumi Matsuno, the creator of such classic games as Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy XII, and Vagrant Story. The action of Unsung Story: Tale of the Guardians is set in a fantastical world torn by wars. The campaign tells us the story of the 70-year-long war, the direction of which has been set by the long forgotten warriors. The player assumes the role of one of those warriors.

Steven Universe: Save the Light
Steven Universe: Save the Light

RPG 30 October 2018

Steven Universe: Save the Light is a sequel to the mobile game Attack on Light developed by GrumpyFace Studios. The game is based on the universe from one of the Cartoon Network's animated TV series, but tells a completely different story. We play as the titular Steven who, accompanied by his friends, has to stop a mysterious villain from destroying the world. Combat in Steven Universe: Save the Light is turn-based.

Crawl
Crawl

RPG 19 December 2017

A roguelike hack'n'slash game featuring pixel-art visuals. Crawl was designed specifically for local multiplayer and developed by the debuting team at Powerhoof. In the game, heroes exploring dungeons encounter monsters defending the place against undesired visitors. Up to four players can meet in a session - one of them assumes the role of the hero traversing dungeons filled with threats.

Earthlock
Earthlock

RPG 08 March 2018

An independent cRPG featuring a turn-based combat system and easily distinguished by its colorful visuals and a fairytale atmosphere. The game was released in three episodes. The player is taken to a fantasy world - the planet Umbra, where a catastrophe occurred in the wake of which the planet ceased to spin. Thus one part of the globe is being constantly scorched by sunlight, while the other remains frozen.

Blackguards 2
Blackguards 2

RPG 15 June 2022

A sequel to a cRPG developed by Daedalic Entertainment, in which the player is tasked with leading a team of raiders in order to save Aventuria from the attack of the Nine Hordes. In the sequel, the action is set in the same universe, several years after the events depicted in Blackguards. The story revolves around Cassia – a ruthless woman, who recruits former members of our team to take the control of the realm.

Ashen
Ashen

RPG 09 December 2019

An original role-playing game, in which you traverse a grim, sunless world, where the only source of light are the erupting volcanoes, spitting out ash. The production features a nonlinear plot and an open world, both of which can be shaped freely by your actions. Thanks to a passive multiplayer system, each NPC is based on a character created by another player and has their own distinct characteristics and aspirations.

Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer

RPG 01 February 2018

The work of a one-man Canadian studio Brace Yourself Games in the form of a unique independent production that combines features of seemingly contrasting elements of a roguelike RPG and a dancing game. Crypt of the NecroDancer lets us play as a girl named Cadence, who sets on a journey to find her missing father. It leads her to the mysterious crypt ruled by an evil demon known as NecroDancer. It casts an unusual curse on the protagonist, making her heart always beat in rhythm of a music.

Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition

RPG 15 October 2019

Refreshed edition of the cult cRPG game created by Black Isle team in 2000. Canadian studio Beamdog, known from two successful remakes of equally legendary Baldur's Gate series, is responsible for its creation. The action of the game is set in Forgotten Realms universe and tells about adventures of six-person team of daredevils, who set off on a journey through the title Valley of the Ice Storm to the mountains called the Spine of the World.

The Curious Expedition
The Curious Expedition

RPG 02 April 2020

A roguelike game set in the 19th century. The Curious Expedition combines elements of adventure, strategy, and action role-playing games. We assume the role of the head of a scientific expedition that searches for legendary places such as Atlantis or El Dorado. Our party can consist of such famous 19th-century scientists as Karol Darwin, Nikola Tesla, or Marie Curie. Each of them works for their own reputation and uses a unique weapon.

The Keep
The Keep

RPG 20 December 2018

Dungeon crawler, in which we travel through the dark dungeons of the fortress to finally defeat the evil sorcerer Watrys threatening the world. The title refers to the classics of the genre, offering demanding gameplay and a dense atmosphere.

Shiren The Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate
Shiren The Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate

RPG 02 December 2020

A Japanese roguelike role-playing game and a part of the Mystery Dungeon series. Shiren The Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate was originally released in 2010 for Nintendo DS only in Japan, while its enhanced edition, Shiren the Wanderer 5 Plus was released in 2015. You play as a quiet wandering warrior named Shiren, accompanied by a talkative ferret called Koppa.

Mages of Mystralia
Mages of Mystralia

RPG 29 January 2019

Mages of Mystralia is an action RPG developed by Borealys Games. The game takes place in a fantasy world where people with magical powers are feared and despised by those without them. Zia, the protagonist, learned it the hard way. After being banished from her home village, she embarks on a journey with a plan to train her magical powers and meet other people like her.

Hand of Fate 2
Hand of Fate 2

RPG 17 July 2018

A new installment of an unusual RPG from Defiant Development, enriched with board and card game elements. Similarly to its predecessor, the player is tasked with taking on the challenges created using cards rolled by a magical enemy, called The Dealer. Thanks to the efforts of the previous protagonist, he was defeated, but the hero was0 corrupted by his own power, and became a bloodthirsty tyrant. The Dealer returns to train a new hero, capable of facing his predecessor.

Moonlighter
Moonlighter

RPG 05 November 2018

A fantasy roguelike RPG developed by Digital Sun Games, an independent Spanish studio. The action of Moonlighter takes place in a remote merchant town where the protagonist, Will, runs a store. His ambition is to become a true hero, but to make the dream come true, he has to gather adequate equipment and master a variety of useful abilities first. The production’s mechanics combine elements of a classical roguelike RPG and a trading card game.

Romancing SaGa 2
Romancing SaGa 2

RPG 15 December 2017

The brushed up edition of 1993's Romancing SaGa 2. It is simultaneously the first installment in the series to be released outside of Japan and intended for mobile devices (Android, iOS). The storyline is set in a fantasy world, which has been invaded by the Seven Heroes – a group of legendary champions, who, for reasons unknown, have transformed into demons and threaten human existence.

Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition
Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition

RPG 24 May 2019

A Japanese action role-playing game by Aquria, based on the popular Sword Art Online franchise, which started with a novel series by Reki Kawahara. The game is set in the near future in Japan, where virtual reality MMORPGs are wildly popular. The story of Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization takes place inside one of such games, called Sword Art: Origin, which gained popularity after a group of players was trapped in it.