RPG Video Games60
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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RIFT: Prophecy of Ahnket
RPG 16 November 2016
Developed by Trion Worlds studio, the second paid expansion for the MMORPG RIFT. The story kicks off when the Comet of Ahnket shows up over Telara. It turns out that the comet is an Ascended Tenebrean construct that poses a new threat to the world, so Guardians and Defiants have no other choice than to join forces against the looming danger. RIFT: Starfall Prophecy includes five new zones, two dungeons, and a brand new raid.
EverQuest: Empires of Kunark
RPG 16 November 2016
The 23rd expansion pack for EverQuest – a MMORPG game that debuted in 1999. The DLC expansion was developed by Daybreak Game Company and this time the story concentrates on a war that is about to start in Norrath after the Emperor Tsaph Katt reformed the realm. The expansion pack doesn’t introduce any revolutionary changes to the gameplay mechanics – instead, it is based on well-received solutions.
Tyranny
RPG 10 November 2016
A classic RPG game developed by the genre veterans, Obsidian Entertainment (developers of Pillars of Eternity and other popular titles). Tyranny takes place in a fantasy world called Tiers, in which the eternal struggle between the good and evil ended in victory of the latter.
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
RPG 08 November 2016
Another entry in jRPG series from Natsume Inc. The players are taken to the titular Skytree village, located in the land called Oasis of the Harvest Goddess. After the power of the Harvest Goddess began to weaken, the village faced ruin. Our task as an owner of a small farm is to restore the land to its former prosperity, so players must prepare soil for farming, plant seeds and harvest, though they can also go fishing.
Guardian Codex
RPG 04 November 2016
A mobile RPG with turn-based combat system, developed by an in-house studio of Square Enix. Guardian Codex takes place in the year 2030. The planet was split by a conflict between the Empire and the Resistance. When the second faction is pushed to defense, it decides to use a different tactic and sends their agents to the titular Codex, a virtual version of old times.
Dungeon Rats
RPG 04 November 2016
A tactical cRPG, created by Iron Tower – an independent studio, responsible for the highly-praised Age of Decadence. The player enters a fantasy universe, known from the previous games from the studio, connecting Roman Empire stylistics with post-apocalyptic fantasy. In this installment, we assume the role of a prisoner sentenced to spend the rest of his life as a slave in an enormous mine. His only hope is fighting his way back to the surface.
Dead Age
RPG 04 November 2016
A turn-based RPG set in a world taken over by zombies. Dead Age is developed by Silent Dreams, the developer responsible for e.g. The Dark Eye: Skilltree Saga and the Grotesque Tactics series. The player’s objective is make sure a group of survivors remains safe. Gameplay offers freedom, and your decisions lead to one of six alternative endings.
DC Legends
RPG 03 November 2016
A battle RPG developed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The game takes place in the DC Comics universe, the fate of which is endangered – Nekron, one of the strongest villains in the whole universe, is threatening the world. DC Legends offers real-time battles. What’s interesting, during the fights the player doesn’t have full control of the team, he can only select targets for their attacks and activate special abilities.
Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey
RPG 02 November 2016
The eighteenth major installment of Atelier, an complex, long-running jRPG series developed since 1997 mainly by Gust, a Japanese studio. We assume the role of the eponymous girl, Firis Mistlud, who decides to leave her underground mining town and embark on a journey into the unknown. On the surface, the heroine must face various challenges but her alchemic knowledge and mining experience help her get out of trouble.
Grimm: Dark Legacy
RPG 02 November 2016
A survival RPG with advanced online features released in free-to-play distribution model. Grimm: Dark Legacy is based on the popular NBC television series and it was created by Artplant, the creators of Battlestar Galactica Online. Gameplay mechanics and style of the title are similar to the highly praised survival game Don’t Starve. In Grimm: Dark Legacy, the player assumes the role of a beginner Grimm, hunter of fairy creatures known as Wesen who live among humans.
Eisenwald: Blood of November
RPG 01 November 2016
A strategy game/cRPG hybrid, created by a group of enthusiasts calling themselves Aterdux Entertainment. Eisenwald: Blood of November is a new edition of Legends of Eisenwald, featuring more open gameplay. The game takes us to a fantasy world that mixes the European medieval era with legends and myths from that period. The country is ravaged as a result of power struggle between warring factions.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
RPG 28 October 2016
A remastered edition of the fifth instalment of the famous role-playing game series The Elder Scrolls, developed by Bethesda for PC Windows and eight generation consoles. The story takes place 200 years after the events of Oblivion, and you play as one of the last Dovahkiin – dragon hunters blessed by the gods. When the scaled beasts once again appear in the skies and a prophecy foretells the arrival of Alduin, the god of destruction, you have to stop the oncoming apocalypse.
Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization
RPG 27 October 2016
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.
World of Final Fantasy
RPG 25 October 2016
A spin-off to the popular jRPG series created by Square Enix. World of Final Fantasy was created with younger players in mind. The plot of the game takes place in Grimoire – a completely new world, but the characters and creatures from all previous installments of the series make an appearance. What’s interesting, Grimoire has been divided into two dimensions: in the first of them, the characters look normal, while in the second one they assume the sweet form of chibi.
Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel
RPG 25 October 2016
First major DLC expansion for the fantasy action RPG Dark Souls III, created by From Software studio. When it comes to mechanics, Ashes of Ariandel doesn’t introduce any major changes to the base game, focusing on complex combat system and clashes in which every encountered enemy can be a major hindrance to our hero.
AdventureQuest 3D
RPG 19 October 2016
MMORPG and successor to the browser-based AdventureQuest series. In AdventureQuest 3D, the player takes on the role of a hero resurrected by Death, whose task is to find the stolen key to the world of the dead.
Project Genom
RPG 12 October 2016
An MMORPG created by Genom Games and set in a science-fiction world. The player is taken to a time in the distant future, when the Earth gets completely destroyed and humanity must find a new home. Avalon is one of the few inhabitable planets mankind has discovered, and one that appears to be an idyllic place. Unfortunately however, as it turns out on arrival, humans have to fight for the planet against the creatures that inhabit it.
Sunless Sea: Zubmariner
RPG 11 October 2016
A DLC for a well-received production by Failbetter Games that combines elements of strategy, adventure, and roguelike RPG. Sunless Sea: Zubmariner is focused on an entirely new story that takes place in the steampunk universe known from the vanilla game but introduces some changes in the gameplay mechanics. The players’ task is once again to explore the seas, only this time they descend into the depths, assuming control of a steam submarine.
Paper Mario: Color Splash
RPG 07 October 2016
Another installment in a series of popular RPGs brought by Nintendo and created specifically for Wii U. The player is taken to the Prism island - a place which was once very beautiful but is now losing its colors for unknown reasons. Mario's task is to discover the source of this terrible situation and save the island. The game offers interesting mechanics that distinguish this title from other role-playing games.
Mafia III: Rivals
RPG 06 October 2016
A mobile RPG with strategy game elements that was launched simultaneously with the third major installment of the Mafia action game series. Just like in the latter, the action takes place in the 60s in the fictional version of New Orleans, where we assume the role of an ambitious gang boss whose task is to forge a criminal empire that will control the entire city. Mechanics-wise, Mafia III: Rivals is a battle RPG in which the gameplay boils down to fighting other gangs.
Tokyo Xanadu eX+
RPG 30 September 2016
A Japanese action role-playing game developed by Nihon Falcom, known for such series as Ys or The Legend of Heroes. The story of Tokyo Xanadu is set in an alternative universe, in a fictional district of the city of Tokyo. The protagonist is a highschooler named Kou Tokisaka, who becomes involved in the fight between humans and creatures from a parallel world. The gameplay in Tokyo Xanadu takes place on two planes: the real world and another dimension.
Masquerada: Songs and Shadows
RPG 30 September 2016
A tactical RPG developed by the independent studio Witching Hour. The player is taken to a fantasy world where magic exists only in one city, Ombre. However, using it is dependent on possessing special masks, which is the direct reason for never-ending intrigues and political disputes. The main protagonist is inspector Cicero Gavara who is involved in a case of a mysterious disappearance.
Rogue Wizards
RPG 27 September 2016
A roguelike game by Spellbind Studios. The production is set in the land of Rilfanor during a war between two factions of the Council, which associates wizards. While one faction approves of women and lowborn people joining their ranks, the other remains faithful to old traditions, according to which only nobles can become members of the Council. During the game, you explore procedurally generated locations and fight enemies.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - System Rift
RPG 23 September 2016
The first major story expansion for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided by Eidos Montreal. System Rift does not introduce any novelties into the gameplay mechanics, which still allows a lot of freedom of action and choice of one of several alternative ways to achieve a goal. A stealthy approach and careful observation is still the most profitable option, and awarded with numerous secret collectibles. The plot of the add-on is rich in plot twists.