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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).

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Might and Magic IX: Writ of Fate
Might and Magic IX: Writ of Fate

RPG 29 March 2002

The ninth installment in the cult RPG series by New World Computing. The action of Might and Magic IX: Writ of Fate is set in a new region of the world known from Heroes of Might & Magic IV. The new adventure starts when our ship crashes on a mysterious island, and our first task is to find our missing crewmates and a way to escape. Then, we have to help six local tribes unite against a common enemy from the west, led by an evil warlord called Tamur Leng.

PC

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning

RPG 18 September 2008

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is the first attempt to create an MMO based on the Warhammer fantasy universe, developed by Games Workshop since 1983.

PC

Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

RPG 22 September 2000

A sequel to the bestselling RPG by BioWare from 1998. The story of Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn continues the tale that began in the first part, in which the protagonist faced the god Bhaal himself and his own brother Sarevok. This time fate throws him to an unknown land named Amn, located in the southern part of Swords Coast, where he is abducted with his party by a powerful mage, Irenicus. The players are to search for Imoen – the hero’s childhood friend – and face the evil warlock.

PC

Lineage II
Lineage II

RPG 27 April 2004

One of the most famous and valued MMO games in the history of this genre. Production takes place in a fantasy world inhabited by people, elves, dwarves and other beings. Lineage II is characterized by a huge world, extensive character development, large-scale battles and the motif of taking control of castles. In December 2011, the game moved to a free to play model.

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Alexander: The Heroes Hour
Alexander: The Heroes Hour

RPG 26 November 2004

Action role-playing game created by an unknown Ukrainian studio Meridian 93. The main theme of this production are achievements of one of the most famous commanders and leaders in the history of mankind, the title Alexander.

PC

Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor
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.

PC

The Bard's Tale
The Bard's Tale

RPG 19 October 2004

Action RPG set in fantasy reality, referring to the cult series of the same name, published in 1985-88. The game was created by inXile studio, founded by the creator of the original Brian Fargo, and the title itself is a kind of remake, combining elements of the classic trilogy with the mechanics and setting of modern RPG productions. In the game, we play as the title Bard, who values the company of women and the wealth of his purse more than fame.

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DeathSpank
DeathSpank

RPG 13 July 2010

Unusual combination of hack'n'slash adventure with RPG by famous Ron Gilbert, creator of Monkey Island series. This humorous production tells the story of DeathSpank, a warrior who stands up against the evil of the world, performing numerous tasks. Special attention is paid to the unusual way of presenting the game world, as well as the easy to use interface.

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Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
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.

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Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
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.

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Valkyria Chronicles 3: Unrecorded Chronicles
Valkyria Chronicles 3: Unrecorded Chronicles

RPG 27 January 2011

The third episode of the series of RPGs with elements of tactical strategy, in which the player is transferred to the alternative realities of the Second World War.

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Trinity Universe
Trinity Universe

RPG 01 October 2009

Japanese RPG in science fiction climates. The game was addressed especially to fans of such titles as Disgaea and Atelier Viorate.

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Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together
Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together

RPG 11 November 2010

Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, in some regions released as Tactics Ogre: Wheel of Fate, is a PSP remake of one of the best and most popular tactical role-playing games ever created, originally released on SNES back in the 90s. Denam Pavel is the primary protagonist in Tactics Ogre. He is the son of Abuna Prancet, and after Prancet was taken away by the Dark Knights and his home town was massacred, Denam, his sister Catiua, and his friend Vyce plan a vendetta against the Dark Knights.

PSP

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Hearthfire
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Hearthfire

RPG 04 September 2012

The second, rather unique, DLC for the fifth installment in The Elder Scrolls series, an RPG series by Bethesda Game Studios. The expansion entitled Hearthfire does not introduce any new storylines and hardly any quests. Instead, it focuses on an entirely new feature which is the possibility to build a house and found our own family. Thanks to it, we can build the manor of our dreams (or several) without using additional editors.

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Ar tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica
Ar tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica

RPG 25 October 2007

The second part of the jRPG series, set on the futuristic planet Ar Ciel. We are wandering through the giant Ar tonelico tower suspended in the air and we are fighting turn-based clashes with numerous enemies trying to solve the mystery of the mysterious epidemic plaguing the sorceress Reyvateil.

PS2

Hyper Light Drifter
Hyper Light Drifter

RPG 31 March 2016

A retro-style action RPG that takes inspiration from 8- and 16-bit console titles. Hyper Light Drifter is set in a fantasy world with some science-fiction elements. Player becomes one of the Drifters - the seekers of forgotten technology. He embarks on a journey to dangerous land in order to find a cure for his deadly disease. The gameplay in Hyper Light Drifter is based mainly on exploration and dynamic combat, featuring many tactical options.

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Rule the Kingdom
Rule the Kingdom

RPG 27 April 2012

Combining elements of economic strategy, which consists in expanding and managing your own kingdom with an RPG game, in which we develop our own character by performing various types of role-playing tasks. We play the role of a young, inexperienced warrior to take on the task of rebuilding a decayed kingdom.

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Dragon Fantasy Book II
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.

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Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 3: V Generation
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 3: V Generation

RPG 18 December 2014

An improved and expanded version of the third entry in the humorous jRPG series. It uses satire to present the video game industry and console wars. Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 3 continues the plot from the previous entry in the series. The player assumes the role of one of the goddess of Gamindustri world. She is accidentally taken to an alternative dimension where her friends are at the brink of war.

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Conception: Please Give Birth to My Child!
Conception: Please Give Birth to My Child!

RPG 26 April 2012

A Japanese role-playing game featuring elements typical of visual novels. Itsuki Yuge is the protagonist here - a high-school student who is taken to a fantasy world for unknown reasons. The reality he visits is marred by certain dark beings and the protagonist soon learns about the threat they have brought, and that he is the chosen one capable of facing them. Along with thirteen female companions, he sets out on a mission to defeat evil.

PSP

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

RPG 17 March 2015

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD is a remastered version of Final Fantasy Type-0, a jRPG released in 2001 on PlayStation Portable exclusively in Japan. The HD version was released on PC and 8th generation consoles. The game takes place in the fantasy world Orience, which, after a period of peace, was once again divided by war. Story focuses on twelve adepts from a magic academy who were delegated to defend the country's borders.

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Magicka 2
Magicka 2

RPG 26 May 2015

A continuation to the humorous fantasy action RPG from 2011. The production was made by the Swedish studio Pieces Interactive, which previously worked on one of the add-ons to the prequel. The action is set in the world of Midgard, in which almost all wizards were killed during a great war. The survivors are a motley crew of crazy and somewhat quirky characters who must join forces to fight another epic battle against evil.

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World of Final Fantasy
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.

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Demons Age
Demons Age

RPG 08 December 2017

A classic cRPG game with isometric view and turn-based battles, developed by independent Portuguese studio Bigmoon Interactive. Set in a fantasy world, the game takes us to fictional Moragon peninsula, through which savage force of demons has passed, mercilessly dealing with local races of humans, elves, halflings, and dwarves. Players take on the role of a hero who has to free the land, ultimately defeating the source of evil.

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