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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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Child of Light
Child of Light

RPG 29 April 2014

Child of Light is a 2D RPG that combines the elements of modern platformers and Japanese role-playing games. It was developed by Ubisoft Montreal, a subsidiary of Ubisoft which also collaborated in the development of Far Cry and Assassin Creed games. Child of Light tells the story of Aurora, a young girl who has to save the kingdom of Lemuria. When playing, we influence Aurora's development and witness her rough journey to adulthood.

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Unsung Story
Unsung Story

RPG July 2024 (early access since 17 December 2020)

A tactical Japanese RPG developed by a team led by Yasumi Matsuno, the creator of such classic games as Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy XII, and Vagrant Story. The action of Unsung Story: Tale of the Guardians is set in a fantastical world torn by wars. The campaign tells us the story of the 70-year-long war, the direction of which has been set by the long forgotten warriors. The player assumes the role of one of those warriors.

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Children of Morta
Children of Morta

RPG 03 September 2019

A retro roguelike RPG action game, combining hack’n’slash genre with narrative adventure game features, developed by Dead Mage studio. The titular Morta is a mountain guarded by many generations of the Bergson family. When a mysterious power defiles the source of life within the mountain, turning local creatures into bloodthirsty monsters, we must set on journey as subsequent members of the family to gather seeds of life and stop the spread of chaos.

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Secrets of Grindea
Secrets of Grindea

RPG 29 February 2024

An action RPG inspired by Japanese games from the 16-bit era. The action of Secrets of Grindea takes place in a magical fantasy realm where the inhabitants compete on who has the best items. The player assumes the role of a young hero whose ambition is to gather the rarest artifacts in the whole kingdom. As the game progresses, this uncomplicated adventure changes into something bigger, and eventually the fate of the whole world is at stake.

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Pyre
Pyre

RPG 25 July 2017

A unique tactical RPG from independent American studio Supergiant Games. The story of Pyre is set in a mysterious land called Downside, which is a variation on the Christian idea of purgatory. The main protagonist is rescued by a trio of masked travelers, who ask him to help them in unveiling the truth about the so-called Rites – an unusual competition, in which the winners can earn pardon for their sins and be freed from Downside. Pyre’s gameplay contains two fundamental parts.

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Valkyria Chronicles 4
Valkyria Chronicles 4

RPG 25 September 2018

The fourth full-fledged entry in the series of tactical role-playing games. This time the story revolves around Claude Wallace, a commander who together with his Squad E is trying to determine the outcome of the war.

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Definitive Edition
Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Definitive Edition

RPG 25 September 2018

Pathfinder: Kingmaker is a classic RPG developed by Owlcat Games in cooperation with the one and only Chris Avellone. The game is based on the popular Pathfinder RPG system and takes the players to a typical fantasy land where they will have to build their own kingdom and defend it. We observe the game from an isometric point of view and, as we play, control a party made of characters with different abilities.

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Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet

RPG 23 February 2018

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet is an action RPG developed by Dimps Corporation and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game is based on the Sword Art Online franchise, which comprises youth novels, manga and anime series, and a full-length animated movie. The game takes the players to a near future and allows one to assume the role of gamer, who spends his time playing a Virtual Reality MMORPG called Gun Gale Online.

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Dragon Quest Builders 2
Dragon Quest Builders 2

RPG 12 July 2019

A continuation to the well-received spin-off of the Dragon Quest series. The player again assumes the role of a hero gifted with the power of creation - their task will be to face the forces of darkness. Compared to its predecessor, the game introduces a series of changes, improvements and completely new concepts - above all, one can swim or glide in mid-air, fill cavities or player-made pools with water, and place three times more blocks on top of one another while constructing.

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

RPG 16 November 2004

The second virtual adaptation of the classic RPG system known as Vampire: The Masquerade. It is a third-person action RPG developed by Troika Games - though not the creators of the first adaptation, they were a team popular mainly for the well-received Arcanum: Of Steamwork and Magick Obscura. VTM: Bloodlines is set in an alternative version of the modern Los Angeles, where seven vampire clans fight each other constantly.

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System Shock 2
System Shock 2

RPG 11 August 1999

System Shock 2 brings a continuation to a an acclaimed action game featuring RPG elements, combining classic science-fiction elements with cyberpunk. The second installment was once again created by Looking Glass, this time however, supported by Irrational Games. The game is set 40 years after the events depicted in the original System Shock, when the UNN military organization tries to limit the power of great corporations, using a state-of-the-art spaceship called Von Braun to do so.

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Sacred
Sacred

RPG 27 February 2004

A fantasy hack'n'slash role-playing game similar to the popular Diablo series. The game was developed by Ascaron, an experienced German studio known for the cult series Patrician.

PC

The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon
The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon

RPG 03 June 2003

Another addition to the popular role-playing game The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon takes us to the cold island of Solstheim, where the Empire is building a new mining colony.

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Bastion
Bastion

RPG 20 July 2011

An action RPG developed by Supergiant Games - a studio established by Amir Rao and Gavin Simon, who both are former employees of Electronic Arts. In the game, the player assumes the role of a hero named Kidd, who one day wakes up in his bed drifting among the remains of the world, in which he used to live before. The young lad embarks on a journey to find other survivors and provide them with shelter.

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X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse
X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse

RPG 21 September 2005

X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse is a sequel to a successful action-RPG game released at the end of 2004, which is an ideal proposition for comic book lovers or animated adventures of Mutants.

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Dragon Age II: Legacy
Dragon Age II: Legacy

RPG 26 July 2011

A DLC for Dragon Age II, the second installment of the popular fantasy RPG series by the experienced studio BioWare. Dragon Age II: Legacy is a new adventure that can be started at any moment during the main campaign. It starts with an attack of a dwarven Cartel that hunts the Hawke family for an unknown reason.

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Chrono Trigger
Chrono Trigger

RPG 02 November 1999

Refreshed version of the classic jRPG game, originally released on the SNES console. The conversion was prepared by Square Enix's development team. Players direct the actions of a boy named Crono, who travels through fantastic lands in search of his lost beloved.

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God Eater
God Eater

RPG 02 April 2010

God Eater is an action RPG developed by Namco Bandai for PlayStation Portable. The game takes place in an undefined dystopian future. We begin our adventure right in the middle of a conflict between Aragami, god-like creatures that attacked our planet, and God Eaters, the only humans capable of defeating the invaders. We play as one of them, and our task is to defeat the Aragami. Three other heroes aid us in combat.

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Fable II: See the Future
Fable II: See the Future

RPG 12 May 2009

The second extension to continue the famous console RPG - Fable II. This time the creators from LionHead Studios prepared for us a completely new story about the merchant Murgo, who came into possession of mysterious artifacts. It is thanks to them that we will be able to get to know the future of Albion. In addition, there are new items, spells and opportunities for upgrading your current equipment. Audiovisual output remained at a high level.

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Utawarerumono
Utawarerumono

RPG 26 April 2002

A combination of tactical RPG and visual novel. Players take on the role of a masked man suffering from amnesia, who ends up in a small village. He soon becomes the leader of a rebellion aimed at overthrowing the regime of the evil emperor. The action of the game takes place in a fantasy world inspired by Japanese culture, especially the Ainu people.

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Moonlighter
Moonlighter

RPG 29 May 2018

A fantasy roguelike RPG developed by Digital Sun Games, an independent Spanish studio. The action of Moonlighter takes place in a remote merchant town where the protagonist, Will, runs a store. His ambition is to become a true hero, but to make the dream come true, he has to gather adequate equipment and master a variety of useful abilities first. The production’s mechanics combine elements of a classical roguelike RPG and a trading card game.

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Pokemon Moon
Pokemon Moon

RPG 18 November 2016

Pokemon Moon is another installment of the popular game series, developed for many years on successive generations of portable Nintendo consoles.

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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

RPG 22 May 2013

A role-playing game with tower defense elements by indie studio Neocore Games. The protagonist is the son son of the famous professor Abraham Van Helsing (the vampire hunter from Bram Stoker's novel), who is asked by his father to travel to Eastern Europe to free the people of Borgovia from the tyranny of the mad scientist Fulmigati. When he's fighting hordes of rats, goblins, and mechanical soldiers, he's supported by Borgovia's mythical creatures.

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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

RPG 14 June 2024

An expanded version of the jRPG originally released on Switch in 2021. The biggest new feature of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is the second storyline called Canon of Vengeance. It modifies the original story, adding new quests, characters and locations.

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