RPG Video Games7
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).
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Risen
RPG 01 October 2009
An action role-playing game from the fathers of the Gothic series – Piranha Bytes from Germany. The plot of Risen takes the players to Faranga, an island full of valuable artifacts as well as dangerous creatures. The player assumes the role of a nameless hero, whose ship sinks near the island's shore. The character gets involved in a complicated intrigue of three competing fractions: the Inquisition, the bandits, and the Mages.
Prince of Qin
RPG 22 August 2002
A cRPG action game that takes us back twenty-two centuries during the last 20 years of the Qin Dynasty, when, as Prince Fu Su, we fight to regain the rightful throne of the Chinese Empire.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited
RPG 04 April 2014
A MMORPG set in The Elder Scrolls universe. The Elder Scrolls Online was created by the more than 250-people-strong team of ZeniMax Online Studios. The game is set 1,000 years before the events of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. House of Thern wants to reclaim its former power and strikes a deal with the necromancer Mannimarco. Little do they know of his pact with the demonic prince Molag Bal, who wants to take over the world.
Fear & Hunger
RPG 11 December 2018
Fear & Hunger is a grimdark RPG set in the titular dungeon. Four adventurers delve into the dreadful fortress on a hopeless journey, death being the least of their concerns.
Tactics Ogre: Reborn
RPG 11 November 2022
Tactics Ogre: Reborn is a remastered version of the classic tactical jRPG. The gameplay revolves mainly around fighting battles using a turn-based combat system, developing characters and making difficult moral decisions.
South Park: The Stick of Truth
RPG 04 March 2014
A cRPG game based on the popular adult animated TV series South Park. South Park: The Stick of Truth was co-developed by Obsidian Entertainment and the creators of the original animated series – Matt Stone and Trey Parker. The player assumes the role of a kid who, together with his parents, just moved in to the titular town and tries to win his peers’ sympathy. Shared LARP (Live Action Role Playing), in which Cartman and his friends take part, gives the hero a chance to prove himself.
Dragon Age II
RPG 08 March 2011
A third-person perspective RPG sequel to the greatly received game from 2009. It’s another installment of the series that is considered as a spiritual successor to Baldur’s Gate. It was developed by the creators of the legendary series – BioWare studios. The story takes place in the well-known dark fantasy world and it concentrates on a completely new character – a refugee named Hawke who becomes a legend and a hero of Kirkwall.
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
RPG 23 October 2018
A combination of an RPG and a card game. It takes place in The Witcher saga universe created by Andrzej Sapkowski. The game started its life as a stand-alone story campaign for Gwent: The Witcher Card Game.
Backpack Hero
RPG 14 November 2023
A cross between a dungeon crawler, a roguelike and a puzzle game. Backpack Hero has the player traverse atmospheric locations and fight in turn-based battles, their outcome decided by how well our items are organized in our backpack.
Fable II
RPG 21 October 2008
A full-fledged continuation of a third-person action RPG by Peter Molyneux, originally released in 2004 on Microsoft consoles. The story of Fable II is once again set in the fantasy land of Albion, but the action takes place roughly 500 years after the events of the original game, we assume the role of an ordinary inhabitant of Albion who, accompanied by his faithful dog, undertakes subsequent quests climbing up the social ladder and growing up to be one of the biggest heroes in the land.
Fable: The Lost Chapters
RPG 20 September 2005
An expanded version of Fable, the 2004’s bestselling, Xbox-exclusive RPG by Lionhead Studios. The action once again takes us to the fantasy land of Albion, where the protagonist seeks revenge on those who assaulted Oakenfold, his home village. In the game, we complete subsequent story quests and observe how the main character evolves from a defenseless child to one of the biggest heroes of Albion.
Slay the Spire
RPG 23 January 2019
A card game with roguelike elements, developed by Mega Crit. In Slay the Spire, you have to reach the top of the eponymous spire; however, there are hordes of enemies on your path. The task is made even more difficult by the permadeath system.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
RPG 01 May 2002
The third installment in a legendary action RPG series developed by Bethesda since 1994. The story once again takes the player to the realm of Tamriel, this time to the east, to the Morrowind province. The player assumes the role of a prisoner released from imprisonment by the Emperor and given a secret mission.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
RPG 10 November 2020
Yakuza 7: Whereabouts of Light and Darkness is an action game which is the next installment of the popular Yakuza series. This time, instead of going to Tokyo, the players go to Yokohama, where they take control of the new protagonist - Ichiban Kasuga.
Colony Ship
RPG 09 November 2023
Tactical isometric RPG in dystopian science fiction from the creators of Age of Decadence. In Colony Ship we travel inside a huge ship sent from Earth with a long forgotten mission. We learn the history of the ship and its inhabitants and make difficult decisions.
Wasteland 3
RPG 28 August 2020
The third installment in the post-apocalyptic role-playing game series, currently developed by indie studio inXile Entertainment. Wasteland 3 no longer takes place in the deserts of Arizona, but in the icy Colorado, and you play as a member of the Desert Rangers, whose team members were murdered, and he needs to build his position from scratch. The gameplay consists mostly of exploring, completing main and side quests, and fighting turn-based battles.
Guild Wars 2
RPG 28 August 2012
The sequel to a highly popular MMO game set in fantasy world, developed by NCSoft’s studio ArenaNet. The story begins 250 years after the events shown in the Guild Wars: Eye of the North expansion. Due to the return of ancient dragons, the world has changed significantly. Many towns and regions were destroyed beyond recovery. New technologies appeared as well (e.g. gunpowder), which had a visible effect on the lives of inhabitants.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North
RPG 01 November 2011
A multiplayer-focused action role-playing game, taking place in the famous Lord of the Rings universe. The game was developed by Snowblind, creators of e.g. the console edition of the legendary Baldur's Gate. You play as a man, an elf or a dwarf, fighting the forces of Sauron and participating in the events in the norther part of Middle-Earth, happening concurrently to the main story of the Lord of the Rings novel.
Mount & Blade: Warband - Viking Conquest
RPG 11 December 2014
The second DLC expansion for Mount & Blade: Warband - an action-RPG sandbox game. Viking Conquest is set in Britain and Scandinavia, focusing on the conquests of the titular Vikings. Similar to the previous, "Napoleonic" expansion, the creators were inspired by a fan-made modification Brytenwalda - they improved it with the help of its original creators.
Dysmantle
RPG 16 November 2021
Action RPG with an open world, in which we find ourselves on an island captured by bloodthirsty beasts. A characteristic feature of Dysmantle is the ability to destroy almost any object found in the game world. In this way, we gain valuable resources to produce a variety of improvements and equipment elements.
Two Worlds
RPG 09 May 2007
An action RPG set in a fantasy universe, developed by Polish studio Reality Pump, previously known for its RTS series Earth. The story of Two Worlds is set in the realm of Antaloor, where a long-lasting peace gets disturbed when a mysterious temple is found, assumed to be the tomb of the god of war Aziraal. Upon learning about that, hordes of orcs launch a bloody crusade against those who desecrate the tomb of their former leader.
ArcaniA
RPG 12 October 2010
A spin-off to the legendary Gothic series initiated back in 2001. While the creators of the franchise, Piranha Bytes, focused on developing the Risen franchise, the latest Gothic was developed by Spellbound Entertainment, known for the Realms of Arkania trilogy, among other titles. In the game, we assume the role of a completely new character, a young boy who seeks revenge on a newly enthroned king Robhar III, whose soldiers invaded his home village and murdered its inhabitants.
Slay the Spire 2
RPG 2025 (early access since 2025)
A sequel to a very popular game from 2019, combining RPG, roguelike and card elements. Slay the Spire 2 forces us to attempt to climb the titular spire again, participating in turn-based battles along the way and gradually unlocking new content for future runs.
Star Ocean: The Second Story R
RPG 02 November 2023
Star Ocean: The Second Story R is an action jRPG and a remake of the second installment in an iconic sci-fi fantasy series. The remake improves both on the audiovisuals and the gameplay.