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Dragon Age II
RPG 08 March 2011
A third-person perspective RPG sequel to the greatly received game from 2009. It’s another installment of the series that is considered as a spiritual successor to Baldur’s Gate. It was developed by the creators of the legendary series – BioWare studios. The story takes place in the well-known dark fantasy world and it concentrates on a completely new character – a refugee named Hawke who becomes a legend and a hero of Kirkwall.
Shadowrun Returns
RPG 25 July 2013
A tactical turn-based role-playing game based on a popular tabletop RPG. The production is set in 2054, in the world blending cyberpunk with fantasy elements. You lead a highly-trained team of mercenaries, who accept extremely dangerous tasks in order to earn money.
Wasteland 3
RPG 28 August 2020
The third installment in the post-apocalyptic role-playing game series, currently developed by indie studio inXile Entertainment. Wasteland 3 no longer takes place in the deserts of Arizona, but in the icy Colorado, and you play as a member of the Desert Rangers, whose team members were murdered, and he needs to build his position from scratch. The gameplay consists mostly of exploring, completing main and side quests, and fighting turn-based battles.
The Banner Saga
RPG 14 January 2014
Inspired by the Nordic mythology, a cRPG developed by the independent studio Stoic, whose members worked on, for example, Star Wars: The Old Republic. The action takes us to a world where fratricidal bloodshed between the gods led to chaos and wars. This is an "on the road" type of story, divided into two main plot branches, telling the stories of two Viking parties trying to escape from the threat posed by a mysterious, stone-like race called the Dredge, born as the result of gods’ experiments.
Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear
RPG 31 March 2016
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.
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
RPG 20 August 2015
A sequel to the turn-based RPG from Harebrained Schemes, based on a table-top role-playing game created in 1989 by FASA Corporation. The game is set in a world of future, combining cyberpunk with fantasy elements. Hong Kong of the year 2056 is a city known for tranquility and prosperity, although its outskirts still remain among the most dangerous places on earth.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
RPG 02 September 2021
An indirect continuation of Pathfinder: Kingmaker, a classic RPG by the Russian studio Owlcat Games, which once again collaborated with Chris Avellone. In Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous we go to the dark regions of Golarion and the middle of the Abyss.
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
RPG 23 May 2024 (early access since 15 September 2023)
The remake of a legendary 1981 RPG. Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord has us commanding a six-people party against an evil wizard. The game features refreshed visuals and re-balanced gameplay, though at any point we can switch back to the original interface.
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.
Colony Ship
RPG 09 November 2023
Tactical isometric RPG in dystopian science fiction from the creators of Age of Decadence. In Colony Ship we travel inside a huge ship sent from Earth with a long forgotten mission. We learn the history of the ship and its inhabitants and make difficult decisions.
Sword Coast Legends
RPG 20 October 2015
A classic cRPG based on the fifth edition of the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop system. The game was created by Digital Extremes, a seasoned developer, under the auspices of Wizards of the Coast. The game is based on the titular Sword Coast universe, known to PC players from e.g. the legendary Baldur’s Gate. In terms of gameplay, the title invokes the classics of the genre, offering characteristic isometric view and real-time combat with active pause.
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition
RPG 27 October 2015
An enhanced edition of an 2014 RPG by Larian Studios, which, unlike the original, appeared not only on PC, but also on consoles. In terms of the story the game is a prequel to the Divinity series. Players control two young Source Hunters, who have to investigate a mysterious death that occurred in one of the cities in realm of Rivellon, and explore a forbidden art of magic in order to counter its effects.
The Banner Saga 2
RPG 19 April 2016
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.
Drakensang: Phileasson's Secret
RPG 20 August 2010
The first addition to the classic fantasy RPG by Radon Labs. The story tells the story of Asleif Phileasson, with whom we go on a journey through the dangerous continent of Aventuria. In the game you will encounter new characters, locations, spells, objects and magical creatures. The story refers to the Phileasson Saga, from The Dark Eye paper system.
Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening
RPG 16 March 2010
An official expansion for the bestselling RPG game Dragon Age: Origins created by BioWare. The story of the expansion starts a few months after the events that occurred in the basic game. The protagonist is tasked with rebuilding the order of Grey Wardens which was decimated during the great Battle of Ostagar. What makes the quest harder is the fact that, despite the defeat of the powerful archdemon, the dark forces did not return underground and remain a threat for the whole Ferelden.
Vendir: Plague of Lies
RPG 21 February 2023
A classic RPG with an isometric view and turn-based combat. Vendir: Plague of Lies takes us to the titular fantasy land ruled by the evil King Elrik. Our character sets off on an adeventure, hoping to defeat the king. We can meet other companions and help people along the way.
GreedFall II: The Dying World
RPG August 2024 (early access since August 2024)
GreedFall 2: The Dying World is the next installment of the RPG series from French studio Spiders. The action presented in the title takes place three years before events from the first part.
Fallout
RPG 30 September 1997
A classic cRPG developed by Black Isle Studios. The action of Fallout is set in a post-apocalyptic world of the future. In 2077, the struggle for oil deposits between the United States and China led to an outbreak of a war, which eventually ended with both sides using their nuclear arsenal. However, before the missiles came down some groups of American citizens had managed to find refuge in commercial shelters, called the Vaults. 84 years later, a malfunction occurs in Vault 13.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords
RPG 06 December 2004
The second installment of the bestselling RPG set in the popular Star Wars universe. Contrary to its predecessor created by BioWare, it was developed by Obsidian Entertainment. The sequel’s plot starts 5 years after the events of the first part and tells a completely different story, focusing on entirely new characters. This time around, we assume the role of the last Jedi knight, whose task is to rebuild the dissolved Jedi Order and restore peace and order in the galaxy.
Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir
RPG 18 November 2008
The second official expansion pack for the role-playing game Neverwinter Nights 2, developed by Obsidian Entertainment. The armed conflict in Sword Coast was greatly exploited by many merchant companies, which have thus expanded their influence. In this time of unrest, your group of heroes can join the merchant and build a powerful trading empire.
Baldur's Gate
RPG 23 December 1998
A fantasy RPG that draws inspiration from the roots of the genre and faithfully recreates the rules of the second edition of the D&D system. The action starts in Candlekeep, a stronghold located on the Sword Coast in the Forgotten Realms. The protagonist is a youngster brought up by his foster father, Gorion. When strangers attempt to take his life, both heroes try to escape, but Gorion sacrifices himself to save his son.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
RPG 16 July 2003
A third person RPG title set in the Star Wars universe, one of the world’s most famous science fiction franchises. The game was created by BioWare Studios, mainly known for the legendary series Baldur’s Gate. The story of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is set 4,000 years before the events of the film saga, during the so-called Old Republic period.
Underrail
RPG 18 December 2015
A post-apocalyptic old school RPG with a turn based combat system and the debut of the independent studio Stygian Software. Production is inspired mainly by the first installment of the Fallout series. Action of Underrail is set in the far future where Earth's surface has become uninhabitable due to a global disaster, and the remnants of the human race took shelter in an underground structure, that formerly served as an extensive subway network.
Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer
RPG 01 March 2000
Another installment of the universally acclaimed RPG series. Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer takes us to a completely different realm of Jadame where the legendary Escaton The Destroyer, who wandered through different worlds for centuries, appears. After the opening of the gates of fire, air, water, and earth, the powers that used to lie dormant begins to ravage the land. To defeat the spreading evil, the player-led party of warriors has to earn the trust of many powerful allies.