RPG Video Games5
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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The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut
RPG 18 September 2018
The fourth installment in the legendary RPG series launched back in the mid-80s. The title was developed by inXile entertainment thanks to the funds raised at Kickstarter, and its production was overseen by Brian Fargo, the creator of the initial entry of the franchise. The action takes place in the fantasy world known from previous installments of the series. The city of Skara Brae is its center.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
RPG 28 October 2016
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.
Dark and Darker
RPG 2024 (early access since 08 August 2023)
An online FPP dungeon crawler by an independent studio Ironmace. The competing player parties must find and extract treasure from a dangerous underground fortress.
Overlord
RPG 26 June 2007
An action game with RPG features. The title was developed by Triumph Studios. The player is taken to a classic fantasy world. However, contrary to the typical genre tropes, this time they assume the role of a lord of darkness. The main character’s greatest wish is to take over the world. Hordes of minions with various abilities are helping them in achieving this goal.
Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade
RPG 10 April 2020
A modern remake of one of the most popular jRPG games of all times, developed for PlayStation 4 by the long-standing publisher of the Final Fantasy series, Japanese company Square Enix. The game is set in a universe that combines technology and fantasy elements. The player becomes a former soldier and mercenary, who joins an insurgent group called AVALANCHE.
Seven: The Days Long Gone
RPG 01 December 2017
An isometric post-apocalyptic RPG that came to existence as a result of cooperation between two Polish developers: IMGN.PRO (known for the survival horror Kholat) and Fool’s Theory, founded by two ex-CD Projekt RED employees and co-creators of the last two installments in The Witcher series. The game is set in an original universe called the Empire of Vethrall, which stands on the brink of destruction as a result of mankind’s prideful attempt to punish God for the suffering of mortals.
Darkest Dungeon II
RPG 08 May 2023
The second installment of the cycle of grim RPGs, which was launched in 2016. The story told in Darkest Dungeon II focuses on the apocalypse and the hardships of a long, exhausting journey, while the gameplay is based on the mechanics known from the original. Players must, therefore, travel through gloomy locations, facing the dangers lurking there and taking care of the emotional state of the characters.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
RPG 07 December 2023
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a cRPG featuring turn-based combat. We play as a space trader and explorer, discovering the far reaches of the galaxy and expanding the borders of the Empire of Man.
Sea of Stars
RPG 29 August 2023
An old-school RPG and a prequel to The Messenger. Sea of Stars is inspired by iconic 8 and 16-bit games, introducing some new mechanics of its own in both exploration and combat.
Diablo II: Resurrected
RPG 23 September 2021
Diablo 2: Resurrected is a refreshed version of the cult hack'n'slash game from Blizzard Entertainment, featuring visual and system changes and gameplay improvements to both the base version of the classic and the Lord of Destruction expansion pack.
Dark Souls II
RPG 11 March 2014
A sequel to the hit action RPG Dark Souls, a game famous due to its very high difficulty level. Dark Souls II was developed by the Japanese studio From Software in collaboration with Namco Bandai. The player controls a character traversing a dark fantasy world in search of a way to free himself from a curse. The story is shown not chronologically, in a fragmented way and explanations are often hidden in dialogues and item descriptions.
Divinity II: Ego Draconis
RPG 24 July 2009
Another entry in the series of cRPG games developed by Larian Studios. The title is a sequel to the games Divine Divinity from 2002 and Beyond Divinity from 2004. Divinity II: Ego Draconis takes place in the fantasy realm of Rivellon, about 50-100 years after the events from the previous games. In the game the player assumes the role of a dragon slayer who gains the ability to transform into a dragon himself. This enables him to fly and use various dragon abilities.
Mass Effect 2
RPG 26 January 2010
A sequel to the bestselling action RPG developed by BioWare, continuing the story of Commander Shepard, who nearly lost his life attacked by a mysterious enemy after having beaten the Reapers during the final moments of Mass Effect. Restored to life by an enigmatic organization called Cerberus and considered rogue by his former allies, the protagonist assembles a team of daredevils capable of facing a new threat: the Collectors.
Mass Effect
RPG 20 November 2007
A science-fiction action RPG developed by BioWare, the creators of such cult games as Baldur’s Gate and Neverwinter Nights. The story takes place at the end of the 22nd century.
Grim Dawn
RPG 25 February 2016
A dark fantasy action RPG. Grim Dawn was developed by Crate Entertainment, a studio established by the former employees of Iron Lore, the creators of Titan Quest. The action takes place in the dark world of Cairn where a war fought between two mighty powers has driven the mankind to almost total extinction. The few remaining survivors inhabit small enclaves. We assume the role of a hero who possesses supernatural abilities and uses them to save the remains of the old Cairn.
Two Worlds II
RPG 09 November 2010
A sequel to 2007's Two Worlds - an RPG developed by Reality Pump. The story is set five years after the events of the original game. The land of Antaloor are ruled by the dark lord Gandohar. The protagonist is kept prisoner in a dungeon after a failed attempt to rescue his sister. Surprisingly, his old enemies, the Orcs, rescue him, offering alliance in order to liberate Antaloor. Much like in the original game, the player explores a huge, open world on foot or on horseback.
The Outer Worlds
RPG 25 October 2019
Action RPG game created by Obsidian Entertainment studio. The Outer Worlds takes us to the retrofuturistic universe, to be more precise, to the destructible Halcyon colony, which is the furthest point on earth. The fate of this place, as well as that of the hero himself, depends on the choices made by the player.
Aliens: Dark Descent
RPG 20 June 2023
Aliens: Dark Descent is an isometric action games with significant tactical mechanics. Players command a squad of soldiers fighting xenomorphs.
Atlas Fallen
RPG 10 August 2023
A TPP action RPG by Deck13 Interactive, co-creators of Lords of the Fallen also known for The Surge. Atlas Fallen is set in a desert fantasy world, tasking players with fighting the monsters dwelling within.
Noita
RPG 15 October 2020
A representative of the roguelike species, in which we play the role of a magician wandering through the gloomy underworld. In comparison to other games, whose graphics were made in pixel art technique, Noita stands out due to its extensive possibilities of destroying the environment - each pixel here is a separately animated object subject to the laws of physics.
Sun Haven
RPG 11 March 2023
Sun Haven is an indie farm simulator set in a medieval fantasy world where we play as one of eight character classes with the option to play solo or in co-op mode. Game was developed by Pixel Sprout Studios.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
RPG 07 February 2012
A third-person action RPG set in the universe created by the popular fantasy/sf writer, R. A. Salvatore. The game was developed by the debuting 38 Studios in cooperation with the experienced Big Huge Games, the creators of the Rise of Nations series, among others. We assume the role of a mysterious hero who was resurrected with the use of the magical Well of Souls. Our task is to uncover what powers are behind our revival and why—contrary to other inhabitants of Amalur—we have no destiny.
Lords of the Fallen (2014)
RPG 28 October 2014
RPG action game set in a fantasy universe. Lords of the Fallen is a collective work of Deck 13 and CI Games. The story invites you into a world where the mankind once rebelled against the tyranny of a cruel god and managed to bind him to mountain range. Thousands years later the evil grows in strength again, and the only one able to stop it is a hero who is not clean of vice himself. The character controlled by the player represents one of three classes, following a path of weapon or magic.
Torment: Tides of Numenera
RPG 28 February 2017
A computer RPG based on a tabletop roleplaying system called Numenera that combines elements of fantasy and science-fiction. The title was created by indie developer inXile entertainment, mostly known for the highly acclaimed remake of The Bard’s Tale and post-apocalyptic Wasteland 2. The game is a spiritual successor to Planescape: Torment - one of the classics of the genre, created by Black Isle Studio in 1999.