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The most interesting RPG released in 1996

All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.

King's Field
King's Field

RPG 14 February 1996

Characterized by a high level of difficulty RPG studio FromSoftware. The action of the game is shown from the perspective of the first person and presents the story of a warrior looking for a magical sword to save the kingdom from the plague of monsters. The game consists mainly in exploration, fighting and gaining better equipment.

PS1

Witchaven II: Blood Vengeance
Witchaven II: Blood Vengeance

RPG 06 May 1996

Continuation of a successful RPG action, set in fantasy climates. In this scene, our hero Grondoval has to face a powerful sorceress Cirar-Argoth, who has come to avenge the death of her sister, who was killed in the first part of the game.

PC

Albion
Albion

RPG 15 June 1996

Interesting cRPG taking place on a foreign planet Albion, where as a pilot of Tom Driscoll we have to learn about the customs of a foreign race and save the planet from extinction.

PC

Vandal Hearts
Vandal Hearts

RPG 25 October 1996

Tube Japanese RPG prepared by Konami. One of the first representatives of the genre released on PlayStation 1. The production is based on proven mechanics and tries to stand out with a touching story.

PS1

King's Field II
King's Field II

RPG 20 November 1996

The next installment of a series of role-playing games set in a medieval fantasy land. The action of the game takes place fifteen years after the events of its predecessor and once again tells the player to set out in search of a powerful, magical sword. The game consists mainly in exploring, fighting and acquiring new elements of equipment.

PS1

The Realm Online
The Realm Online

RPG 04 December 1996

The Realm Online is the oldest representative of the genre, known today as the MMORPG, allowing you to explore the fantastic world, full of monsters and magic.

PC

Wild Arms
Wild Arms

RPG 20 December 1996

The first installment of the series of Japanese RPGs, which are distinguished by their unusual style, referring to the Wild West and medieval times.

PS5PS4PS1

Diablo
Diablo

RPG 31 December 1996

An incredibly popular action RPG developed by Blizzard Entertainment. The story of Diablo is set in a fantasy world called Sanctuary, a realm facing a great danger. The Lord of Terror, imprisoned in a magical soul stone, tries to break free. The demon managed to dominate the minds of bishop Lazarus and king Leoric as well as raise an army of creatures that threatens the citizens of Tristram. The brave prince Aidan steps up to fight the forces of evil.

PCPS1

Deus
Deus

RPG 31 December 1996

Informal continuation of the original Silmarils game entitled Robinson's Requiem, combining elements of action, RPG, simulation and survival. As an agent of the military organisation AWE, we are following in the footsteps of a dangerous terrorist group that has captured a research station on the planet Alcybiades. In order to survive in a dangerous and unfriendly environment, we must constantly monitor the life functions of our body and satisfy its basic needs.

PC