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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). more

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Pokemon Violet
Pokemon Violet

RPG 18 November 2022

Pokemon Violet is an RPG with a turn-based combat system, in which we explore a large 3D world with an open structure, catch creatures, train them, and then put them into battles against other Pokemons.

Pokemon Scarlet
Pokemon Scarlet

RPG 18 November 2022

Pokemon Scarlet is an RPG with a turn-based combat system, in which we roam a large 3D world with an open structure, catch creatures, train them, and then put them into battles against other Pokemons.

Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear
Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear

RPG 15 October 2019

An official expansion for the Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition from 2012. It was developed by Overhaul Games and serves as a story bridge between the first and the second installment in the Baldur’s Gate series. In the game, we face a sinister crusade led by a warrior known as the Shining Lady who is also a bhaalspawn. Siege of Dragonspear introduces four completely new companions that can join our party.

The Banner Saga 2
The Banner Saga 2

RPG 07 June 2018

An RPG developed by the Stoic Games studio, and a sequel to the original 2014 The Banner Saga. The game's story follows the events of the first installment and takes us back to a fantastic realm inspired by Scandinavian mythology, where we take control of a caravan of men and giants, trying to survive the end of the world. The essential element of the title are the turn-based battles, characterized by simple rules, but also by a tactical depth.

Ember Knights
Ember Knights

RPG 18 July 2023

Ember Knights is an action RPG with roguelike elements, supporting singleplayer and four player co-op. Players must face hordes of monsters while developing their hero.

Backpack Hero
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.

Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope

RPG 20 October 2022

The second installment in a series of tactical RPGs in which heroes of popular brands from Nintendo and Ubisoft meet. In Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope heroes explore the galaxy and release the Sparks, which in return endow them with a variety of abilities.

Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Pokemon Legends: Arceus

RPG 28 January 2022

An open-world action RPG in a style similar to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. In Pokemon Legends: Arceus we go to the Sinnoh region and explore its mysteries, creating the first ever Pokedex.

Super Mario RPG
Super Mario RPG

RPG 17 November 2023

The remake of an iconic game of the same name from 1996. Super Mario RPG features turn-based combat and exploration reminiscent of the mainline games. This time, Mario joins forces with Bowser to fight a greater evil.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

RPG 23 May 2024

A remastered release of the iconic GameCube RPG, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door from 2004. The game retains the original, acclaimed story and gameplay.

Gothic II Complete Classic
Gothic II Complete Classic

RPG 29 November 2023

The complete edition of a third-person action RPG, Gothic II, including the base game and its expansion, Night of the Raven. Gothic II Complete Classic was published by THQ Nordic.

Star Ocean: The Second Story R
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.

Weird West: Definitive Edition
Weird West: Definitive Edition

RPG February 2025

Comprehensive action RPG, which was set in a fantastic and dark version of the well-known Wild West.

Mandragora
Mandragora

RPG 17 April 2025

Mandragora is an action RPG with elements of a 2.5D platform game. The player chooses one of several character classes and sets out to explore the dark fantasy world.

Pathway
Pathway

RPG 27 May 2021

A tactical turn-based RPG developed by the creators of Halfway. The story in Pathway is set in the 1930s and revolves around powerful ancient artifacts. The Nazis search for them, trying to beat the private collectors’ associations to it. The player takes control of a group of independent collectors – Lankford & Co – and attempts to find the ancient relics before they fall in someone else’s hands.

Kingdom Hearts III: Cloud Version
Kingdom Hearts III: Cloud Version

RPG 10 February 2022

A third main entry in the popular jRPG series, started in 2002 on PlayStation 2 console. The production, developed by Square-Enix, is a closing act of the story taking place in a unique fantasy universe, which combines the worlds of several movies and TV dramas created by Disney with the Final Fantasy series. The main characters are Sora, Riku, and Kairi from the previous games, along with well-known Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, or Goofy.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

RPG 09 July 2021

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruins is another part of the Monster Hunter action RPG cycle, in which we are involved in monster hunting. Unlike most parts of this series, this game focuses on the plot thread.

Fire Emblem: Engage
Fire Emblem: Engage

RPG 20 January 2023

Another installment of the well-known series of tactical jRPGs. In Fire Emblem: Engage, the player sets out to rescue the land of Elyos - to defeat the evil that threatens it, he enlists the help of heroes familiar from the previous installments.

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

RPG 24 March 2023

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key is a jRPG set in a fairy tale fantasy land. It offers a turn-based combat system, an extensive gallery of characters that we can recruit to the team and a very extensive alchemical system.

Slay the Spire
Slay the Spire

RPG 06 June 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.

Sunderfolk
Sunderfolk

RPG 2025

A tactical RPG with a turn-based system and elements of a card game. Sunderfolk was developed for local co-op gameplay and it supports mobile devices with a companion app installed. We visit the Sunderlands fantasy land, playing as heroes defending it from the dark forces.

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX: Cloud Version
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX: Cloud Version

RPG 10 February 2022

A compilation of the first six installments of the Kingdom Hearts series created by Square Enix in cooperation with Disney. The bundle includes Kingdom Hearts FINAL MIX, Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II FINAL MIX, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX, and features remastered cutscenes from Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded.

Monster Hunter: Rise
Monster Hunter: Rise

RPG 26 March 2021

Monster Hunter: Rise is another part of the popular series of action RPGs, in which we play the role of a monster hunter. The game was developed by the Japanese company Capcom which has been responsible for the development of the cycle for years.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

RPG 17 November 2017

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.