2DUpcoming RPG Video Games
Video Games Encyclopedia by Gamepressure.com
A list of Upcoming RPG 2D video games sorted by release date.
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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Caves of Qud
RPG 05 December 2024 (early access since 15 July 2015)
Caves of Qud is a game combining mechanics of RPGs and roguelikes. We end up in post-apocalyptic world with salt deserts, which is partially generated. It's up to us how we will use our environment and how our story in each session will play out.
Pixelshire
RPG December 2024
Farming RPG with elements of action adventure game and life sim. In Pixelshire we find ourselves on the Arcadia continent, which we can freely roam. Apart from that game allows us to run our own farm or store and take care of development of the whole title town.
Sunkissed City
RPG December 2024
A 2D RPG focused on socializing and exploring an open city. Sunkissed City is set in Apollo City, where we'll get to know the people and take part in various events, such as fishing and farming.
Nighthawks
RPG February 2025
Nighthawks is a text RPG in which we play the role of a young vampire trying to survive in a world where humanity has learned the truth about the existence of bloodthirsty people. The game places great emphasis on the storyline, offering a non-linear adventure and forcing us to make difficult choices.
Moth Kubit
RPG February 2025
A top-down 2D RPG about an insect working in a corporate office. Moth Kubit revolves around talking to NPCs, solving puzzles and experiencing the unusual story.
Burden of Command
RPG March 2025
A tactical RPG developed by Green Tree Games - an independent studio supported by Chris Avellone - the co-creator of such classics as Fallout 2 or Planescape Torment. The player gets acquainted with a story of the 7th US Infantry Regiment (the Cottonbalers) that goes through 18 missions based on historical events. The experience focuses mainly on commanding soldiers.
Fabular: Once upon a Spacetime
RPG March 2025 (early access since 10 November 2022)
Fabular: Once upon a Spacetime is a techno-fantasy action RPG, in which we control a knight exploring a randomly generated galaxy from the deck of a spaceship. Combat takes place in 2D and we use mainly cold weapons.
Everhood 2
RPG April 2025
Second installment of the surrealistic rhythm RPG series dating back to 2021. Everhood 2 allows to revisit the strange fantasy world, full of beings ready to challenge our character in crazy musical battles. The protagonist is a color-changing soul.
Politics: The Game
RPG 2025
A humoristic approach to Polish politics with a lot of not too subtle satire. Politics: The Game combines elements of RPGs and strategy games, allowing us to play as a politician and fight for our party, causing scandals and eliminating political opponents in turn battles.
Magin: The Rat Project Stories
RPG 2025
The Rat Project is a game that combines elements of RPG, adventure games and cards. An independent Polish studio of the same name, The Rat Project, is responsible for its creation. The title allows us to play the role of a mysterious boy looking for his mother.
World of Anterra
RPG 2025
An open-world RPG in which the action is observed from a top-down view. World of Anterra stands out from others of its kind for its minimalist interface, fast-paced, turn-based skirmishes and focus on accessibility.
She Dreams Elsewhere
RPG 2025
She Dreams Elsewhere is an RPG in which we explore the mind of a woman in a coma. The game offers turn-based combat system and is characterized by original atmosphere. It was developed by Zevere Studio.
Chrono Sword
RPG 2025
Action adventure game with RPG elements and soulslike features. In Chrono Sword we play as Aenor, a time traveller, who explores the gloomy land trying to change her own fate and influence the history of the whole fallen world.
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.
Keep Driving
RPG 2025
An unusual RPG, in which we set off on a cross-country journey in an old car, hoping to reach a music festival. Keep Driving shows the action from the side. We encounter hitchhikers and various events, solving problems using a turn-based system. We can also customize our car.
Tale of Ronin
RPG 2025
A turn-based RPG created by Dead Mage Studio. Tale of Ronin features a story set in Japan’s feudal period. As the title suggests, player assumes the role of a ronin, i.e. a masterless samurai, who gets a chance to improve his lot. To make that happen, however, he must embark on a dangerous journey and experience both good and bad sides of the turbulent period of history, such as friendship, betrayal, war and honor.
Witchbrook
RPG 2025
A game that combines elements typical of the RPG genre and life simulators, such as Stardew Valley or Harvest Moon series. In Spellbound we play the role of a young man who attends a local school of magic.
Sonzai
RPG 2025
A game on the verge of adventure games and action RPGs, in which we play the role of a young magician discovering the secrets of the city of Kumotoshi. Watching the action from the side, in Sonzai, we travel through the metropolis and its outskirts, making numerous friends and fighting fierce battles.
Spleen
RPG 2026
Spleen is a hand-drawn action RPG with platformer and life simulator elements, focused around nostalgic childhood memories. The game was developed by the independent studio Pamplemousse Games.
Super Zoo Story
RPG 2026
Super Zoo Story is an RPG with economic strategy elements, in which we play the owner of a zoo. We build facilities, take care of the animals we own, acquire new ones and develop relationships with local residents.
Forge of the Fae
RPG 2026
An isometric jRPG with a turn-based system. Forge of the Fae was inspired by Celtic folklore and steampunk. We control Fiora and her friends, who are investigating mysterious disappearances and the secret of the power held in the crystals.
Dread Pilots
RPG 2026
A 2D top-down RPG. Dread Pilots is set in a dangerous dimension, where the player tries to become wealthy and survive mad cults, AIs and even vampires.
Dungeon Dashers
RPG TBA (early access since 25 October 2013)
A cRPG game of the type dungeon crawlers, created under the responsibility of an independent Jigxor studio development team. The player directs the activities of the heros team, which travels through dangerous locations in search of treasures. The production refers stylistically to games from the era of 16-bit computers.
Delver's Drop
RPG TBA
Delver’s Drop is a 2D action RPG developed by Pixelscopic. Our task in the game is to explore procedurally generated dungeons, fight with monsters, and develop our character. There are three classes available in Delver’s Drop: Rogue, Sorcerer, and Gladiator. Each of them has their own movement system and unique weapons and abilities. The game uses a unique physics engine that makes it easier to interact with objects, fight, and solve various riddles.