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Might and Magic VI: Mandate of Heaven
RPG 15 April 1998
The sixth major installment of the cult RPG series. Might and Magic VI: Mandate of Heaven tells a completely new story that fills the plot hole between the second and third installment of the Heroes of Might and Magic series. The action takes us to the fantastical land of Enroth which was plunged into chaos after king Roland Ironfist had disappeared and the apocalypse worshippers decided to overthrow prince Nicolai to put their leader on the throne.
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
RPG 15 November 2013
An Overhaul Games’ remastered edition of the cult Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn with the Throne of Bhaal expansion. The players have another opportunity to visit the fantasy world of Forgotten Realms to embark on a rescue mission with the protagonist and face his horrifying legacy. Similarly to the original, the gameplay mechanics of Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition are based on the second edition of the Dungeons & Dragons RPG system.
Child of Light
RPG 29 April 2014
Child of Light is a 2D RPG that combines the elements of modern platformers and Japanese role-playing games. It was developed by Ubisoft Montreal, a subsidiary of Ubisoft which also collaborated in the development of Far Cry and Assassin Creed games. Child of Light tells the story of Aurora, a young girl who has to save the kingdom of Lemuria. When playing, we influence Aurora's development and witness her rough journey to adulthood.
Dragon Age II: Legacy
RPG 26 July 2011
A DLC for Dragon Age II, the second installment of the popular fantasy RPG series by the experienced studio BioWare. Dragon Age II: Legacy is a new adventure that can be started at any moment during the main campaign. It starts with an attack of a dwarven Cartel that hunts the Hawke family for an unknown reason.
Fable II: See the Future
RPG 12 May 2009
The second extension to continue the famous console RPG - Fable II. This time the creators from LionHead Studios prepared for us a completely new story about the merchant Murgo, who came into possession of mysterious artifacts. It is thanks to them that we will be able to get to know the future of Albion. In addition, there are new items, spells and opportunities for upgrading your current equipment. Audiovisual output remained at a high level.
Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor
RPG 09 June 1999
The seventh installment in one of the most popular first-person RPGs by New World Computing. Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor takes us to the world of Erathia, which slowly regains its balance. It quickly turns out that multiple different races cannot coexist peacefully, and the increasing tensions between humans and elves will soon become intolerable.
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
RPG 30 June 1997
A sequel to the 1993’s RPG by Bethesda, which, despite its numerous bugs and issues, turned out to be a significant commercial success. In The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, we assume the role of a hero who, ordered by the Emperor Uriel Septim VII, sets out to the eponymous city to investigate why the soul of King Lysandus was unable to rest in peace and why it haunts the city’s streets at night.
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
RPG 22 August 2001
A classic, isometric cRPG, set in an original world combining traditional fantasy elements with nineteenth-century industrial era. Title was developed by the team of Troika Games studio, founded by former employees of Interplay and co-authors of the iconic RPG, Fallout.
Neverwinter Nights 2: Mysteries of Westgate
RPG 29 April 2009
Another expansion pack for the best-selling RPG Neverwinter Nights 2 developed in 2006 by Obsidian Entertainment. This time, however, it's not an official expansion but rather a so-called premium module, created by Ossian Studios with the help from the gaming community.
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
RPG 28 November 2012
A remastered edition of the legendary RPG developed by BioWare in 1998. It was enhanced by Overhaul Games and contains the vanilla game as well as the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion. The plot takes us to the popular Forgotten Realms universe where we follow the adventures of a six-member party led by the protagonist, an orphan brought up by his foster father. The hero embarks on a dangerous journey to face forces of evil and uncover a horrifying truth about his or her origins.
ARX Fatalis
RPG 12 August 2002
A game of the cRPG genre, with its basics referring directly to the classics of this genre. Its action takes us to a fantastic and magical land where we must stop the evil cult from bringing its evil god into the world of mortals.
Planescape Torment
RPG 10 December 1999
A classical isometric cRPG based on the rules of the 2nd edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons. It was developed by Black Isle Studios, the creators of the Fallout series. The action of Planescape: Torment starts in the Mortuary in the city of Sigil, known also as the City of Doors due to countless portals present therein. There, we meet the protagonist, the Nameless One, an immortal man who will be trying to regain his identity and memories throughout the game.
Eye of the Beholder
RPG 06 June 1990
The first cRPG created by Westwood Studios for SSI in 1990, hailed as a pearl of the genre, although by today's standards for this type of product, had more advantages than disadvantages.
Gods: Lands of Infinity
RPG 19 January 2006
"Gods: Lands of Infinity" is a powerful role-playing game, shown from the perspective of the first person. In many ways this title resembles such items as "The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind" or "Wizardry 8".
Starpoint Gemini
RPG 15 December 2010
Starpoint Gemini is a game created by Little Green Men studio, a combination of space flight simulator, RPG and real-time strategy. Players play the role of a young pilot, who for 20 years was trapped in a strange anomaly. When he returns, he must find himself in a new, full of intrigues and conflicts reality prevailing in the star system of Gemini.
Dragon Fantasy Book II
RPG 10 September 2013
The second part of a simple two-dimensional RPG with a turn-based combat system, inspired by Japanese classics of the genre from the times of 8-bit consoles. Both the mechanics and the setting of the game do not differ from what we could see in those games.
Wizardry 8
RPG 15 November 2001
Wizardry 8 is the eighth installment of the valued cRPG series produced and published by Sir-Tech. This time the action of the game was set on the mysterious planet Dominus, and the team led by the player has to face many dangers of the omu Space Lords. The non-linear storyline allows for different game ends.
Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor
RPG 30 September 2001
An adventure game set in Forgotten Lands - one of the world's most popular Dungeon's&Dragons feature game system - is fascinating and intimidating in momentum.
Dragon Court
RPG 30 June 1997
Dragon Court is an online cRPG game designed for a single player, which is not available in any store, because it can be launched on almost any computer with Internet access and a web browser installed.
Hyakki Castle
RPG 15 November 2017
Hyakki Castle is a role-playing game developed by Japanese studio Asakusa. The developers were inspired by the rich folklore and history of their country. The game takes place during the Edo period and revolves around a wizard sent to a stronghold that serves as a prison for the enemies of the shogunate. Somehow he manages to free himself and take control of the whole building. The player controls a four-person group of warriors sent to stop the mage.
Wasteland Remastered
RPG 25 February 2020
A remastered version of Wasteland, the cult 1988 RPG. Wasteland: The 30th Anniversary Edition takes us on a journey to the United States, destroyed during the nuclear war; as we play, we take control of the so-called Desert Rangers, the guards trying to bring order to the postapocalyptic world.
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition
RPG 27 March 2018
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition is a remastered version of the 2002 bestselling RPG for PC. The project includes the vanilla game as well as the Shadows of Undrentide, Hordes of the Underdark, and Kingmaker expansions. The title enhances the graphics and retains the compatibility with older mods at the same time.
Archaelund
RPG 08 January 2024
An RPG featuring first-person exploration and top-down turn-based combat. Archaelund is set in a fantasy world, having us lead a party, complete quests and face various dangers.
Solasta: Crown of the Magister
RPG 27 May 2021
A tactical turn-based RPG game that resembles the Divinity: Original Sin series. Solasta: Crown of the Magister is designed to resemble traditional feature systems. The creators took into account such factors as three-dimensionality of maps, lighting and size of characters. The title was developed by the independent studio Tactical Adventures.