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The most interesting RPG released in 2016

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

Battlehand
Battlehand

RPG 06 January 2016

A tactical RPG with turn-based fights, developed for mobile devices by Another Place Production studio, which was established by co-creators of the Fable series. The story of Battlehand takes place in a typical fantasy world, currently standing on the verge of destruction due to the appearance of the cruel queen, Amethyst, and her army of monsters. Faced with this threat, heroes of the past must dust off their long-unused equipment and arise to protect honor and justice.

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9th Dawn II: Remnants of Caspartia
9th Dawn II: Remnants of Caspartia

RPG 10 January 2016

A continuation of the mobile RPG game called 9th Dawn, developed by Valorware studio. This is a Premium application, which means that once you but the game, you can enjoy its full contents without having to pay for various "extras". 9th Dawn II: Remnants of Caspartia again takes us to a fantasy world of Vayle. The player needs to bring back prosperity to Caspartia – once a great nation, now ruled by brutal Dydrinil.

PCANDiOS

Harvest Moon: Seeds of Memories
Harvest Moon: Seeds of Memories

RPG 13 January 2016

Another installment in the popular series of RPG games that depict the life of a farmer. The game was developed by studio Natsune and is part of a series that was started in the second half of the 90s. In Harvest Moon: Seeds of Memories the player becomes a novice farmer and is tasked with rebuilding the former prosperity of a farm and gaining sympathy of the inhabitants of a nearby city by completing various story quests.

PCANDiOSWiiU

Odin Sphere: Leifdrasir
Odin Sphere: Leifdrasir

RPG 14 January 2016

A remastered version of the Japanese 2D action RPG - Odin Sphere - which was released in 2007 on the PlayStation 2 console. The story of the game takes place in a fantasy reality loosely based on the Richard Wagner's famous epic opera Der Ring des Nibelungen and focuses on the stories of five, seemingly unrelated characters. The player gets to know each of them better as he progress in the game and their histories intertwine with each other, creating a single, epic tale.

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Pocket Mortys
Pocket Mortys

RPG 14 January 2016

A mobile RPG based on the world and characters featured in Rick and Morty, an animated series broadcasted on Adult Swim (American cable network). Similarly to the original, Pocket Mortys tells the story of a mad alcoholic scientist, Rick Sanchez, and his naive 14-year-old grandson, Mortimer Smith. The plot revolves around Rick's failed experiment that brought creatures from another dimension to Earth, and our task is, obviously, to stop them.

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Darkest Dungeon
Darkest Dungeon

RPG 19 January 2016

A dark fantasy cRPG developed by debuting studio Red Hook. The story is set in a dark, medieval-like universe. While exploring ruins of an old castle and its dungeons, you face off against forces of darkness that overwhelmed the land because of the reckless actions of its previous sovereign. As you delve into the depths, you discover the dark history of a family who brought the evil upon the world.

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FNAF World
FNAF World

RPG 21 January 2016

A spin-off entry in the popular horror series, Five Nights at Freddy’s, created by independent developer Scott Cawthon. Unlike full-scale games from the series, FNAF World hits much more joyful tones and belongs to a different genre altogether – it is an RPG game, inspired by productions like Final Fantasy, in which we side with the deadly toys featured in previous titles and help them in their fight against mechanical creatures.

PCANDiOS

KWAAN
KWAAN

RPG 21 January 2016

An original, retro-styled 2D MMO title that combines the elements of strategy, adventure, and role-playing games, created by the Ankama Games company. In the game we take on the role of a so-called Dwaala, an agent of nature, whose task is to take care of the divine Kwaan tree and to save the world by keeping it in balance. The game was designed as a unique online ecosystem, where the course of events depends on the activity and creativity of the players.

PC

Dungelot: Shattered Lands
Dungelot: Shattered Lands

RPG 21 January 2016

The third entry in a popular mobile series that combines the features of roguelike RPG with the game mechanics of an evergreen classic, Minesweeper. It has been developed by Red Winter studio in cooperation with tinyBuild Games company. The story of Dungelot: Shattered Lands is set in a typical fantasy world, filled with magic, monsters, and various races. We play as a hero belonging to one of several classes with different skills and explore randomly generated dungeons.

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Juggernaut Wars
Juggernaut Wars

RPG 25 January 2016

An action RPG with elements of MOBA in a fantasy setting, created for mobile devices by the Dutch My.com company. The story takes us to Hardan, a world engulfed by war between two factions: League and Cohort. Players lead teams of heroes and fight for one of the sides to put an end to the conflict and bring back the peace to this land.

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Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Builders

RPG 28 January 2016

A spin-off game from the popular Dragon Quest series, developed by a subsidiary studio of the Square Enix company as fantasy jRPG with sandbox features. It takes place in the land of Alefgard, which has been the arena of a great conflict between humans and monsters. Eventually, humans suffer defeat, after their legendary hero falls into enemy trap, and their only hope for rebuilding the civilization is a young hero with astounding skills of creation, controlled by the player.

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Bombshell
Bombshell

RPG 29 January 2016

An isometric science-fiction RPG developed jointly by Interceptor Entertainment (Rise of the Triad) and 3D Realms (the Duke Nukem series). In the game, we assume the role of a mercenary, Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison, whose task is to rescue the president of United States from alien abductors. In order to do so, the protagonist traverses four different worlds, brutally annihilating subsequent hordes of enemies with her biggest advantage: a customizable mechanical arm.

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The Greedy Cave
The Greedy Cave

RPG 31 January 2016

A roguelike RPG created by Avalon Games, a developer popular for the mobile arcade game Crazy Fingers. The Greedy Cave is free-to-play with optional microtransactions. The player assumes the role of a daredevil entering the kingdom of Iblis in order to explore the legendary complex of dungeons and caves, allegedly filled with priceless treasures. The protagonist encounters difficulties embodied by hostile creatures and ruthless looters, and the player has to deal with them.

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Antiquia Lost
Antiquia Lost

RPG 01 February 2016

Antiquia Lost is a fully two-dimensional, old-school jRPG game, combining the exploration of a large, fantastic world with turn-based fights in which a team of four characters takes part.

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Hieroglyphika
Hieroglyphika

RPG 03 February 2016

A combination of a role-playing game and roguelike elements by indie developer M. Hanka. Hieroglyphika takes place in Egypt, where the protagonist, Howard Carter, gets trapped in an ancient pyramid, which has sunk deep into the desert sand. His task is to face the dangers awaiting him and to discover the secrets of the building.

PC

Adventures of Mana
Adventures of Mana

RPG 04 February 2016

A Japanese action RPG created for mobile devices. To be precise, it is a remake of Final Fantasy Adventure - a spin-off of the famous jRPG series. We play as one of the enslaved gladiators who each morning have to fight a different deadly creature on the arena for the amusement of the Dark Lord. Once the protagonist finds out that the oppressor is close to finding the legendary Tree of Mana that can grant him power over the entire world, he decides to escape and stop the villain.

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Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

RPG 10 February 2016

Another installment of the popular series of jRPG games based on books written by Aya Nishitani. The title was produced and released by Japanese studio Atlus. Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse takes the player to ruined Tokio of year 2030 in which armies of demons are fighting the angels. The player assumes the role of a warrior who after dying comes back from the afterlife as a servant of deity Dagda. The resurrected warrior can tame demons and force them to fight on his side.

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Ys Chronicles II
Ys Chronicles II

RPG 10 February 2016

Mobile re-edition of a classic jRPG game and conversion of the second part of Ys Chronicles I & II set, initially released on the PSP console. Its story is a direct continuation to the events of first game of the series, with us once again taking role of red-haired warrior named Adol Christian. This time he is snatched by the mysterious light and sent, together with the magical books of Ys, into a mysterious floating island that suffers from the attacks of demons.

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Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity
Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity

RPG 10 February 2016

Action RPG set in the universe of the extremely popular Touhou Project series. Players take on the role of one of the two available characters and explore the land of Gensokyo in search of a monster threatening it. The title contains arcade elements taken straight from shoot 'em up games in the style of bullet hell.

PCPS4

Pillars of Eternity: The White March Part II
Pillars of Eternity: The White March Part II

RPG 16 February 2016

The second expansion for Pillars of Eternity, a classical cRPG by Obsidian Entertainment. The DLC continues the story started in The White March – Part I, expanding the game world with new locations and quests. The add-on also increases the character level cap and adds some previously unavailable special abilities. The White March – Part II introduces an additional companion, a barbarian named Meleha, as well as the Story Time mode which accelerates story progress.

PC

I am Setsuna
I am Setsuna

RPG 18 February 2016

A jRPG developed by Tokyo RPG Factory, also known as "Ikenie to Yuki no Setsuna" in Japan. It makes references to the classics of the genre and games such as the legendary classic Chrono Trigger. The story is set in a land of ever-lasting winter. Furthermore, the region is regularly terrorized by demons. In order to satisfy them, the inhabitants decide to sacrifice a girl, the game's eponymous protagonist.

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Breath of Fire 6
Breath of Fire 6

RPG 20 February 2016

The sixth major installment of the cult jRPG series, launched back in 1993 on NES, released by Capcom after over 10-year-long break. The action of Breath of Fire 6 takes us to the fantasy land known from previous entries, a thousand years after a cataclysm that turned most of the world into a desert. Moreover, the civilization that was rebuilt by the survivors is threatened by a hostile nation called the Insidia Empire.

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Assassin's Creed: Identity
Assassin's Creed: Identity

RPG 25 February 2016

A spin-off to the Ubisoft's bestselling franchise, developed exclusively for mobile platforms. In contrast to the full-fledged installments in the series, Identity is a combination of an action game and RPG, set in the Renaissance period in Italy. In the game you control your own Assassin, representing one of four character classes. Your job is to complete randomly generated missions divided into several types.

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Grim Dawn
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.

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Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley

RPG 26 February 2016

The debut production from the independent studio Concerned Ape. It is a sandbox RPG that focuses on the life of a farmer. Stardew Valley takes place in a fantasy realm filled with magic, where the player becomes a young farmer whose ambition is to transform his small field into a giant farm generating great profits. The main task of the player is to plant plants, gather the crops and expand the farm with new infrastructure and agricultural products.

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LiEat
LiEat

RPG 26 February 2016

Independent jRPG game which is a commercial version of freeware. In the production we get to know the fate of a dragon-girl able to turn lies into physical beings.

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UnReal World
UnReal World

RPG 26 February 2016

An old-school roguelike RPG with survival elements, developed by Enormous Elk – a studio composed of just two people. Before the official release, the game has been systematically developed and updated for a long period of 26 years. The action of UnReal World takes place during the Iron Age in a northern region of Europe that corresponds to the territory of modern Finland.

PC

Balrum
Balrum

RPG 01 March 2016

A representative of classic, isometric cRPGs, featuring a turn-based combat system. It was developed by New York-based Balcony Team. The story is set in Balrum - a fantasy world whose inhabitants are hiding from undead armies led by the evil Nasrus. They find a shelter in the gloomy Darkwood, a place which had not been visited for centuries. The player assumes the role of a hero being the only one capable of solving the dark mystery of the woods and giving them back their old casual lifestyle.

PC

Overfall
Overfall

RPG 01 March 2016

A hybrid of turn-based strategy game with the roguelike genre. The title was developed by the independent studio Pera Games. In Overfall the player visits a fantasy universe in which they takes control of a team of heroes whose objective is to find the lost king. The gameplay concentrates on exploring the procedurally-generated world, building diplomatic relations with various factions, completing quests and fighting various enemies.

PC

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea
Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea

RPG 03 March 2016

A remastered edition of Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea, originally released on PlayStation3 in 2014 and developed by Gust. Compared to the original, the game includes all the expansions, several new episodes, additional enemies, changes in the journal, and more character customization options.

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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD

RPG 04 March 2016

A remastered version of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, a game initially released in 2006 on GameCube and Wii consoles. The new version was developed by Australian studio Tantalus, which specializes in converting popular titles to various gaming platforms. Similarly as in most other installments in the series, the main character is a young man named Link, who begins a new journey, this time to help the children kidnapped from his village by monsters.

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The Elder Scrolls Online: Thieves Guild
The Elder Scrolls Online: Thieves Guild

RPG 07 March 2016

Another large DLC for the 2014's MMORPG, The Elder Scrolls Online. The Thieves Guild expansion tells a story of the eponymous organization from Abah’s Landing, hunted by a mercenary group known as the Iron Wheel, who are trying to bring down the Thieves Guild in retaliation for a bold, yet tragic heist. The players become new recruits of the Guild and have to help the organization restore its reputation.

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Moon Hunters
Moon Hunters

RPG 10 March 2016

An old-school 2D role-playing game by the independent Canadian studio, Kitfox Games. The action of Moon Hunters takes place in the ancient, fantastical land of Mercuria, where the Moon is regarded as a holy entity and the source of all life. When it does not rise one day, monsters awaken in its absence, and the adventurers of Mercuria join their forces in order to solve the mystery.

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Fortune Tellers Academy
Fortune Tellers Academy

RPG 10 March 2016

A free-to-play mobile jRPG developed by Square Enix's in-house studio led by Jun Fujisawa (the creator of Dragon Quest IX, among other titles). The action of Fortune Tellers Academy takes place in the present day on Earth, although both magic and various kinds of supernatural creatures are real. The player assumes the role of a student that attends the eponymous school for people who are able to foresee the future.

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Legacy Quest
Legacy Quest

RPG 10 March 2016

A roguelike action RPG developed by Socialspiel Entertainment together with the established Nexon company. In Legacy Quest, we lead a team of brave warriors who explore a typical fantasy land full of dungeons and with a myriad of enemies to defeat. The game is played from an isometric view, and the gameplay resembles a typical hack ‘n’ slash production, focusing on elimination of hordes of enemies with the use of purely arcade combat model.

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7 Mages
7 Mages

RPG 14 March 2016

An old-school RPG with plot that was inspired by the Akira Kurosawa's classic movie Seven Samurai and its American remake, The Magnificent Seven. The action is set in a fantasy world on the island of Roven, where the inhabitants have been terrorized by ruthless bandits for a long time — they steal, burn down houses, and even commit murder. The desperate islanders hire a group of seven coldblooded mages to deal with the villains.

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Salt and Sanctuary
Salt and Sanctuary

RPG 15 March 2016

A dark 2D platformer with RPG elements, developed by the team of Ska Studios, known for its original and equally brutal productions The Dishwasher and Charlie Murder. In Salt and Sanctuary we take on the form of a pirate whose ship crashes near a mysterious island inhabited by hordes of drowned and their powerful masters.

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Digimon World: Next Order
Digimon World: Next Order

RPG 17 March 2016

A jRPG set in a science-fiction world and created by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game is another installment in the Digimon series developed since 1997. The player assumes the role of either a male or a female character. Both the characters were once huge fans of digimon and one day they are taken to the virtual homeland of the creatures, which makes the characters re-discover their childhood passion and take part in the adventure of their lives along with new friends.

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Fallout 4: Automatron
Fallout 4: Automatron

RPG 22 March 2016

The first DLC for Fallout 4, Bethesda's action RPG that came out in November, 2015. The expansion introduces a new storyline connected to the mysterious Mechanist who unleashed an army or hostile robots, led by the cunning machines known as Robobrains, upon the Commonwealth. As one might guess, the player’s task is to deal with the new mechanical enemies whose appearance had also created an opportunity to expand on some of the gameplay mechanics.

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Romancing SaGa 2
Romancing SaGa 2

RPG 23 March 2016

The brushed up edition of 1993's Romancing SaGa 2. It is simultaneously the first installment in the series to be released outside of Japan and intended for mobile devices (Android, iOS). The storyline is set in a fantasy world, which has been invaded by the Seven Heroes – a group of legendary champions, who, for reasons unknown, have transformed into demons and threaten human existence.

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Dark Souls III
Dark Souls III

RPG 24 March 2016

Another installment in the series of dark action RPGs, initiated and developed by Japanese studio From Software. The title is set in the same fantasy universe, in terms of content however, it offers a completely new story in which we visit 12 previously inaccessible locations. At the same time, the game features a more extensive plot, and the gameplay itself is accompanied by over an hour of cutscenes.

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Tree of Savior
Tree of Savior

RPG 28 March 2016

An MMORPG set in a fantasy world. The game is a spiritual heir to the popular title Ragnarok Online. Tree of Savior was developed by IMC Games, based in South Korea and established by the creator of the original game - Hakkyu Kim. The player assumes the role of a hero traversing the fantasy world, solving various problems of its inhabitants and fighting various enemies. The game features an isometric view, and the combat system resembles mechanics of classic hack'n'slash games.

PC

Chronos
Chronos

RPG 28 March 2016

A third-person fantasy action RPG designed to utilize virtual reality headsets. It was developed by Gunfire Games, a studio established by former employees of Vigil Games, the creators of the Darksiders series. In Chronos, we assume the role of a hero whose task is to free his homeland from a dragon that terrorizes it. The beast lives in a labyrinth full of traps and enemies.

PC

MU Origin
MU Origin

RPG 29 March 2016

An MMORPG developed by Webzen Inc. The game is essentially a conversion of the popular PC title, MU Online, with mechanics adapted to the specifics of mobile gaming. The player enters a fantasy universe torn apart by a war between the forces of good and evil. We begin the game by choosing one of three character classes (Dark Knight, Dark Wizard, Elf), which are different in terms of abilities and items that can be utilized on the battlefield.

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Forced Showdown
Forced Showdown

RPG 29 March 2016

A sequel to an independent action RPG released in 2013. The original game was popular for emphasizing its co-op mode. FORCED: Eternal Arenas was developed by the Danish studio betaDwarf Entertainment. The story is set in an inter-dimensional fantasy world, and focuses on the deadly The Rush competitions, where survival is each contestant's exclusive goal. To begin, the player has to choose one from several different character classes available - each has their own different skills.

PC

Hyper Light Drifter
Hyper Light Drifter

RPG 31 March 2016

A retro-style action RPG that takes inspiration from 8- and 16-bit console titles. Hyper Light Drifter is set in a fantasy world with some science-fiction elements. Player becomes one of the Drifters - the seekers of forgotten technology. He embarks on a journey to dangerous land in order to find a cure for his deadly disease. The gameplay in Hyper Light Drifter is based mainly on exploration and dynamic combat, featuring many tactical options.

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Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness
Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness

RPG 31 March 2016

Another entry in a jRPG series, started in 1996 by Tri-Ace studio, that combines elements of fantasy and science-fiction. Plot of Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness has been set in universe well-known to fans of the series, with culture and technology resembling that of 16th century’s Europe. The story takes place 500 years after the events of the previous game, and its main hero is a 23 years old knight, Fidel Camus, who tries to protect his home village Stahr.

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Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear
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.

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League of Angels II
League of Angels II

RPG 07 April 2016

A sequel to the browser MMORPG game League of Angels. Similarly as the first installment, the sequel is a free-to-play game with microtransactions. League of Angels II invites the players to a fantasy world in which a constant fight against the forces of evil takes place. Combat in the game is turn-based and can be fully automated, allowing the team of a few persons to perform attacks and special attacks on their own.

WWW

Forge of Glory
Forge of Glory

RPG 08 April 2016

Forge of Glory is a multiplayer-focused mobile action RPG developed by the Russian studio Kefir!. Story is not that important in Forge of Glory. The game takes us to a fantasy world where we can face either forces of evil or other players. We observe the action from an isometric point of view. During our adventures we explore more and more locations and fight with the encountered enemies, gradually leveling up our character. In time, we are joined by more powerful heroes and fantastic beasts.

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Taichi Panda: Heroes
Taichi Panda: Heroes

RPG 12 April 2016

Arcade RPG game with an extensive multiplayer module, which takes place before the first part of the Taichi Panda series. While playing, we direct various warriors, fighting with creatures threatening the kingdom.

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Stories: The Path of Destinies
Stories: The Path of Destinies

RPG 12 April 2016

An action RPG set in a fantasy world, created by Spearhead Games - an independent Canadian studio. Stories: The Hidden Path (also known as Stories: The Path of Destinies) takes the player to a region filled with floating islands, inhabited by several species of anthropomorphic animals. The player assumes the role of a sky pirate - a fox by the name of Reynardo, who stood up to the powerful Empire's armada, taking on the responsibility for saving the native country.

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Fallout 4: Wasteland Workshop
Fallout 4: Wasteland Workshop

RPG 12 April 2016

The second minor DLC for the 2015’s Fallout 4, a sandbox action RPG from Bethesda. The biggest novelty introduced in the Wasteland Workshop expansion is the option to tame or subjugate various kinds of hostile wasteland creatures, from beasts such as the Deathclaw to humanoid opponents, like bandits.

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The Banner Saga 2
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.

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The Huntsman: Winter's Curse
The Huntsman: Winter's Curse

RPG 20 April 2016

An episodic RPG with adventure game and card game features. The title takes place in the same universe as The Huntsman: Winter’s War movie. The story takes place at the same time as the events shown in the movie picture. During the game, the player assumes the role of Elisabeth, a young woman whose calm farm life is interrupted by the disappearance of her brothers. The protagonist goes in search for them, encountering many familiar faces and previously unknown dangers.

PCPS4

Cornerstone: The Song of Tyrim
Cornerstone: The Song of Tyrim

RPG 26 April 2016

An action role-playing game with 3D platformer elements, created by the independent studio Overflow Games. Cornerstone: The Song of Tyrim takes place in a fantasy world inhabited by Vikings. You play as a young warrior trying to find his kinsmen, who have mysteriously disappeared from his home village. During his journey, the protagonist traverses the open world consisting of eight exotic islands.

PC

Pathfinder Adventures
Pathfinder Adventures

RPG 27 April 2016

A card game with strong RPG accents. It is an adaptation of the table game Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. The title was created by the experienced studio Obsidian Entertainment, creators of such games as Pillars of Eternity and Fallout: New Vegas. Pathfinder Adventures is a free-to-play game with microtransactions. It takes the player to a fantasy realm called Golarion which is filled with magic, monsters and inhumans.

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Pharaonic
Pharaonic

RPG 28 April 2016

An action RPG in the form of a 2.5D side-scrolling arcade game, developed by a Spanish studio, Milkstone. In Pharaonic, we take role of a brave adventurer who tries to unfold the mystery of Ahmosis I, a ruler known as the Red Pharaoh. This won’t be an easy task, as we will face soldiers of the pharaoh’s army, along with countless traps and deadly mythical creatures. The game brings together classic hack-and-slash features and the somewhat old-school style of classic arcade games.

PCXONEPS4

Mazes of Karradash 2
Mazes of Karradash 2

RPG 16 May 2016

The sequel to the mobile, old school RPG dungeon crawler. In Mazes of Karradash 2, the player returns to the fantasy world known from the previous game. Once again, the inhabitants of that world are threatened by monsters crawling out from the ruins in the oldest part of the city. The player assumes the role of a leader of a group of treasure-hungry adventurers who are hired to investigate the case and neutralize the threat.

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Valkyria Chronicles Remastered
Valkyria Chronicles Remastered

RPG 17 May 2016

An enhanced version of Valkyria Chronicles, a tactical jRPG released for PlayStation 4 in 2008. The game takes us to a fictional world, resembling an alternative version of the World War II period Europe. The players assume the role of one of the members of the 7th platoon of the Atlantic Federation’s army, taking part in a series of plot-driven story missions that will decide the fate of Gallia, a small country invaded by the forces of the East European Imperial Alliance.

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Fallout 4: Far Harbor
Fallout 4: Far Harbor

RPG 19 May 2016

The third in turn and the first major DLC for the fourth entry in the cult post-apocalyptic franchise, Fallout. In Fallout 4: Far Harbor, we take on a case from Valentine’s Detective Agency. Following the trail of a missing girl, the protagonist leaves the Commonwealth and finds himself on a heavily irradiated island on which the eponymous coastal town is located.

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Chaos Chronicle
Chaos Chronicle

RPG 25 May 2016

A mobile fantasy RPG developed by WING Studio. Chaos Chronicle takes place in a realm that combines traits of European Middle Ages, Asian culture and magic. During the game, player assumes the role of a warrior who is a member of an organization tasked with protecting the world from evil.

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Solitairica
Solitairica

RPG 31 May 2016

Solitairica is a card game with elements of RPG and roguelike. The games refers to the classic card game - solitaire. It was developed by Righteous Hammer Games studio.

PCANDiOS

The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine
The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine

RPG 31 May 2016

The second expansion to action-RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt created by CD Projekt RED. This time we accompany Geralt during his stay in Touissant – one of few countries in The Witcher’s universe still untouched by war. However, under the veil of carefree idyll the city hides a dark, bloody secret. Investigating the mystery is another task for the White Wolf. Just like in the first expansion, new content does not end with new missions. The add-on also features new items, characters, and monsters.

PCXONEPS4

The Elder Scrolls Online: Dark Brotherhood
The Elder Scrolls Online: Dark Brotherhood

RPG 31 May 2016

The fourth major expansion to the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited by ZeniMax Online and Bethesda Softworks. The DLC pack allows you to become a member of the eponymous Dark Brotherhood, the most famous assassins' guild in the game's universe. This time they try to expand their influence in the western part of the Cyrodiil province, which lets you explore the locations known from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, especially the cities of Anvil and Kvatch.

PCXONEPS4

Anima: Gate of Memories
Anima: Gate of Memories

RPG 03 June 2016

Set in fantasy realities, an RPG modeled after the Japanese representatives of the genre. The production is based on a card game called Anima Beyond Fantasy, and its digital adaptation is developed by the creators of the original. The game tells a story of a young girl and her demon friend named Ergo. They belong to a mysterious organization Nathaniel, whose task is to protect people from evil powers.

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Heroes of Loot 2
Heroes of Loot 2

RPG 07 June 2016

A sequel of an arcade action RPG title of OrangePixel studio. We return to the fantasy land from the first Heroes of Loot and its heroes, who quickly became bored after their previous adventure. And so they turned to a certain lord, who gave them a task of clearing a few dungeons of monsters and rescuing a damsel in distress.

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Dawnbringer
Dawnbringer

RPG 15 June 2016

A free-to-play mobile action RPG with microtransactions, developed by Kiloo Games. The game is set in Mournguard - a gloomy fantasy world overrun by demons a long time ago. The player assumes the role of a heavenly warrior, who loses his powers and enters the world abandoned by the mortals after being banished from his kingdom. The protagonist's goal is to initiate an apocalyptic cataclysm that will purify the land of all the evil and darkness.

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Fallout 4: Contraptions Workshop
Fallout 4: Contraptions Workshop

RPG 21 June 2016

The fourth DLC pack for the sandbox role-playing game Fallout 4 developed by the experienced studio Bethesda Softworks. Fallout 4 is another installment of the cult RPG series, set in a post-apocalyptic world, slowly rebuilding after a devastating nuclear war. The game introduces a complex crafting system, which is the focus of the Contraptions DLC. Instead of a new storyline, the expansion features a set of items and tools which allow you to build various devices and traps.

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Idle Heroes
Idle Heroes

RPG 22 June 2016

A role-playing game utilizing a free-to-play model with microtransactions, developed by Chinese studio Droidhang. The game is set in a dangerous fantasy world. Your task is to travel through eight realms full of various monsters. Fortunately, you can use the help of many heroes with varied abilities and powers. You create a team, which automatically fights the beast, so it is important to train them.

ANDiOS

Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk
Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk

RPG 23 June 2016

Dungeon crawler, in which we play the animated book plundering the cursed underground. During the game in Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk we go through an extensive maze, solve puzzles and avoid traps, as well as fight with encountered enemies.

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The Technomancer
The Technomancer

RPG 28 June 2016

A cyberpunk action-RPG and sequel to the 2013 Mars: War Logs. The title was created by Spiders, an experienced developer, whose other works include Bound by Flame, Of Orcs and Men, and Faery: Legends of Avalon. The game takes us back to the universe known from the previous game, where technology and magic coexist, and rivaling factions fight over water supplies.

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Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast
Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast

RPG 05 July 2016

A turn-based RPG inspired by the works of one of the most famous heavy metal bands of all time: Iron Maiden. The Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast mobile game was developed by Roadhouse Interactive (the creators of Warhammer 40,000: Carnage) and 50cc Games. The title is distributed using the free-to-play model. In the game the player assumes the role of Eddie – the famous mascot of the band, well known from the covers of Iron Maiden albums.

ANDiOS

Pokemon GO
Pokemon GO

RPG 06 July 2016

A mobile RPG that supports augmented reality technology, created by Niantic studio in conjunction with The Pokemon Company. The application uses smartphones’ and tablets’ cameras to register the surrounding reality, then include additional, three-dimensional objects on it. We searching for Pokemon by following the instructions from our GPS. Other elements of gameplay aren’t much different from what we’ve seen in other entries in the series.

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Riders of Icarus
Riders of Icarus

RPG 06 July 2016

An epic fantasy MMORPG developed by WeMade Entertainment with Nexon. The game’s plot is not an original one, and tells the story of a group of warriors fighting against an ancient evil that grew stronger having spent long years in slumber, and now threatens the entire world. The title doesn’t deviate from typical features of the genre, and the fun boils down mainly to exploration and performing quests that involve fighting various opponents.

PC

Heroes of Incredible Tales
Heroes of Incredible Tales

RPG 07 July 2016

A mobile action RPG developed by NAT Games - a Korean team led by Yong-Hyun Park, who is one of the main creators of such acclaimed titles as Lineage II or TERA. Originally, the game was released in 2015, only in Korea. A year later, Heroes of Incredible Tales was released worldwide. The player chooses one of the available warriors and sets out for a dangerous journey across this fantasy world, slaying hordes of monsters along the way.

ANDiOS

Krai Mira
Krai Mira

RPG 11 July 2016

A post-apocalyptic role-playing game by TallTech Studio. It is set in a grim world, in which radiation is not the only threat — one has to be wary also of looter gangs and mutated animals. Mechanics-wise, Krai Mira is similar to classic Fallout games. The game utilizes an isometric view, and the feeling of déja vu is only strengthened by the mostly brown color palette.

PC

Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters

RPG 12 July 2016

A co-op-oriented TPP role-playing action game by FireForge Games, based on the popular movie series of the same name. Although the game's release coincides with the release of another movie in the franchise, their plots are not directly connected, and players become a beginner ghost hunters, whose task is to clean Manhattan of various wraiths and other spectral nuisances.

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Naruto Online
Naruto Online

RPG 20 July 2016

A web-based MMO role-playing game based on the popular manga universe created by Masashi Kishimoto. Naruto Online was developed jointly by Chinese studio More Fun and the CyberConnect 2 team, also known from the majority of the stand-alone games in the franchise. The game takes place in the world, where elements of the medieval Japan are combined with modern technology, and you play as ninja warriors, who represent selected villages from this universe.

WWW

Fallout 4: Vault-Tec Workshop
Fallout 4: Vault-Tec Workshop

RPG 26 July 2016

The fifth DLC pack for Fallout 4 by Bethesda Softworks, another installment of one of the most famous RPG series in the world. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world, slowly rebuilding after a devastating nuclear war. Fallout 4: Vault-Tec, similar to the previously released Workshop and Contraptions DLC packs, features new content for the more crafty players. The expansion focuses on the building of underground bunkers, called vaults in-universe.

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Dungeon Punks
Dungeon Punks

RPG 26 July 2016

A two-dimensional action RPG modeled after a cooperative fighting game from arcade machines. The action of Dungeon Punks takes place in a fantasy world where humans lead contemporary-style lives, but the role of technology was taken over by omnipresent magic. The protagonists are couriers who accidentally discover the dark secrets of the RezCorp insurance company who resurrect their clients in case of death.

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Dynasty Warriors: Eiketsuden
Dynasty Warriors: Eiketsuden

RPG 03 August 2016

A spin-off to an installment in the popular series of Japanese games developed by Omega Force - Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires, a game that was released in 2014. In contrast to previous installments of the series, this time it is a turn-based RPG with strategy features. In Dynasty Warriors: Eiketsuden (originally called Shin Sangoku Musou Eiketsuden) the gameplay consists mostly of fighting battles on small arenas on which player moves and attacks by spending a certain number of action points.

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Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers
Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers

RPG 03 August 2016

A tactical RPG which is a spin-off of a popular series of hack and slash games, developed by Omega Force. The game is set in the Three Kingdoms period, at the end of the Han dynasty's rule. The plot focuses on the character of a young warrior by the name of Zhao Yun, and his friend Lei Bin. The adventure begins when the characters discover a mysterious cave - in there, they find a young woman frozen into a brick of ice.

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Dragon Ball: Fusions
Dragon Ball: Fusions

RPG 04 August 2016

An RPG based on the cult-classic manga by Akira Toriyama. The game was developed by Ganbraion, with Konami acting as the distributor. We assume the role of a boy named Tekka, who along with his friend Pinich participate in a tournament requiring the participation of five-man teams. The title includes most of the characters from the animated series. Additionally, we can create our own fighter.

3DS

Frozen State
Frozen State

RPG 05 August 2016

The debut production of the independent studio Snow Arc that combines elements of RPG and survival horror. Frozen State takes place in a devastated Siberian town where the Soviet authorities conducted experiments on advanced extraterrestrial technology. The situation got out of control, though, when the citizens had been attacked by an unknown parasite that turned humans into mutants. The action of Frozen State starts three years after the town was bombed.

PC

Siralim 2
Siralim 2

RPG 12 August 2016

A sequel to the oldschool RPG developed by Thylacine, the creators of the first installment in the series. Siralim 2 doesn't feature a complex plot; you play as the ruler of the eponymous kingdom, who sets out on a series of journeys, during which he has to recruit monsters and use them to fight his enemies. Interestingly, there is no final battle, and the locations and challenges are generated without end.

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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing

RPG 16 August 2016

An action role-playing game for mobile devices, developed by Bandai Namco. The game is based on a popular manga series of the same name, which is mostly apparent in the plot and visuals. In the single player campaign, you play as the eponymous Naruto and the story focuses on the adventures of the ninja warriors. The protagonist and his friends embark on various quests, while you can learn their stories.

ANDiOS

Tales of Berseria
Tales of Berseria

RPG 18 August 2016

The 16th installment in the popular jRPG series by Bandai Namco, which was originated in 1995 with the release of Tales of Phantasia on SNES. Tales of Berseria is also the first game in the franchise in which the main protagonist is not a male – the player assumes the role of a female character. She is a young pirate named Velvet Crowe, who lives in the fantasy kingdom of Midgand.

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Under the Jolly Roger
Under the Jolly Roger

RPG 22 August 2016

An action RPG with simulation elements and pirates, developed by a Russian developer – Lion’s Shade. In Tempest, we assume the role of a pirate, traveling the seas and oceans in search of fame and fortune. During the gameplay we traverse a game world separated into three vast areas, exploring succeeding seas and continuously building our pirate legacy. On our journey we come across merchant vessels as well as other bloodthirsty corsairs, mysterious cultists and legendary sea monsters.

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Zombasite
Zombasite

RPG 23 August 2016

An isometric hack’n’slash RPG that combines elements of fantasy with the popular zombie theme. The game is developed by Soldak Entertainment, a company established by the co-creator of the SiN Series – Steven Peeler. The action of Zombasite is set in the fantasy world in which elves decided to stand up against the power of the zombies, evoked by a potent necromancer named Ciglio.

PC

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

RPG 23 August 2016

The fourth major installment in a popular cyberpunk action-RPG series. The game was developed by Eidos Montreal, who previously developed two other parts of the cycle, as well as the 2014 reboot of the cult Thief franchise. The game is set 2 years after the events of Deus Ex: Human Revolution. The player again assumes the role of an Interpol agent, Adam Jensen, who fights criminal organizations in different parts of the world.

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Sacred Legends
Sacred Legends

RPG 25 August 2016

An action role-playing game by Chimera Entertainmet, and the first mobile installment of the popular Sacred series. The game is set in the fantasy land of Ancaria, which is on the brink of destruction due to the Demon Lords, trying to open the gates of hell and release armies of darkness upon the world. Your task is to thwart that evil plan.

ANDiOS

Battlejack
Battlejack

RPG 26 August 2016

The mix of card game and RPG genre created by Finnish studio Grand Cru. In Battlejack we go to the fantastic, known from the Norse mythology land of Midgard, where we have to restore balance. In order to do that, we have to defeat evil powers that control the mythical tree Yggdrasil. The gameplay is mainly about fighting. It was inspired by the casino game Blackjack. Just like in it, during the game we try to get a score of 21 points by drawing cards from the deck.

ANDiOS

World of Warcraft: Legion
World of Warcraft: Legion

RPG 30 August 2016

The sixth official expansion to World of Warcraft, the famous MMORPG from Blizzard company. The plot picks up where it was left off in the previous add-on: after having escaped from Draenor, the Orc shaman Gul’dan found refuge on the Broken Isles, eventually opening the portal hidden in the Tomb of Sargeras and releasing the demon horde. Faced with another invasion of the Burning Legion, the already weakened Azeroth needs to rely on the players for help.

PC

Fallout 4: Nuka World
Fallout 4: Nuka World

RPG 30 August 2016

The last large DLC pack included in the season pass for the 2015 post-apocalyptic role-playing action game Fallout 4 by Bethesda. Nuka World does not introduce any major changes in the audiovisual layer or the mechanics, focusing on a new storyline and featuring a brand new location with an expansive main quest and many side quests. Nuka World is set in an old amusement park, built before the war by the producers of the most popular post-apocalyptic beverage, Nuka Cola.

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Titan Quest: Anniversary Edition
Titan Quest: Anniversary Edition

RPG 31 August 2016

A new edition of Titan Quest, a classic hack-and-slash, bundled with its official expansion Immortal Throne, prepared for the 10th anniversary of the release. The plot takes place in ancient times, and is based on stories from Greek, Egyptian, Babylonian, and Chinese mythologies. The players assume the role of a hero, who is tasked with finding a way to imprison the Titans, who've managed to escape after years of imprisonment, and are now causing mayhem and destruction on Earth.

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Earthlock
Earthlock

RPG 01 September 2016

An independent cRPG featuring a turn-based combat system and easily distinguished by its colorful visuals and a fairytale atmosphere. The game was released in three episodes. The player is taken to a fantasy world - the planet Umbra, where a catastrophe occurred in the wake of which the planet ceased to spin. Thus one part of the globe is being constantly scorched by sunlight, while the other remains frozen.

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The Warlock of Firetop Mountain
The Warlock of Firetop Mountain

RPG 01 September 2016

An adaptation of the popular gamebook that was released in the 80's. The game was developed by Tin Man Games. It takes place in a grim fantasy universe and the player assumes the role of an adventurer who seeks to obtain treasures of a powerful sorcerer hiding at the top of the titular mountain. In order to reach the chest with the valuables, one must gain two keys and then defeat the sorcerer.

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The Curious Expedition
The Curious Expedition

RPG 02 September 2016

A roguelike game set in the 19th century. The Curious Expedition combines elements of adventure, strategy, and action role-playing games. We assume the role of the head of a scientific expedition that searches for legendary places such as Atlantis or El Dorado. Our party can consist of such famous 19th-century scientists as Karol Darwin, Nikola Tesla, or Marie Curie. Each of them works for their own reputation and uses a unique weapon.

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Legacy of Discord: Furious Wings
Legacy of Discord: Furious Wings

RPG 06 September 2016

Legacy of Discord: Furious Wings is a mobile action RPG developed by Youzu Interactive, creators of the well-received League of Angels: Fire Raiders. The game focuses on multiplayer. We will explore various locations and fight with the encountered enemies, among which powerful bosses stand out. In combat, we will use not only various items (the titular Furious Wings being the most prominent among them), but also powerful combat abilities and spells.

ANDiOS

Dungeon Rushers
Dungeon Rushers

RPG 06 September 2016

An RPG from the dungeon crawler genre, developed by the independent studio Goblinz. Players are taken to fantasy world filled with dungeons to explore, treasures to find and monsters to defeat. At the same time, Dungeon Rusher offers a humorous approach to classic heroic fantasy tropes. We lead a party of adventurers, who must defeat a lord of darkness, dwelling in the deepest dungeon. Our team will consist of a shaman, an archeress, a warlike dwarf and a bard.

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Ember
Ember

RPG 09 September 2016

Ember is a typical RPG that is inspired by and refers to the classic games of the genre. It was developed by N-Fusion Interactive. The game takes us on a journey through a fantasy world. We play as a druid whose job is to bring back the old order after a group of adventurers decided to try and take control of the power of the stars. The game is presented from an isometric perspective.

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Inferno Climber
Inferno Climber

RPG 09 September 2016

A fairy-fantasy action RPG with three-dimensional platform game features. The title was developed by the experienced Japanese studio Arc System Works. The story of Inferno Climber focuses on five legendary magic stones which for centuries provided peace and balance to the world. However, the stones fell into unworthy hands, bringing legions of monsters to the world.

PC

Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics
Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics

RPG 13 September 2016

A turn-based jRPG with roguelike features developed by Spike Chunsoft. The title is a spin-off of the Mystery Dungeon series based on One Way Heroics, an independent game that is popular in Japan. 20 playable characters are available in the game and among them there are the characters from such series as Danganronpa and Shiren the Wanderer. Not all of them are playable from the start – the player must collect points which then can be spent on buying new perks and character classes.

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Avadon 3: The Warborn
Avadon 3: The Warborn

RPG 14 September 2016

The third installment of the RPG series by Spiderweb Software, inspired by the classics of the 80s and 90s. Avadon 3: The Warborn continues the storyline of its predecessors. In the game, we assume the role of a hero whose task is to protect the kingdom from all threats. When his homeland falls victim to a large invasion of monsters and barbarian tribes, his goal becomes to stop it. The action is traditionally observed from the isometric perspective, while combat takes place in turns.

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Zenith
Zenith

RPG 20 September 2016

An action RPG characterized by intensive, spectacular action and humorous plot. Zenith takes us to a fantasy world with a dose of science-fiction elements. The player assumes the role of Argus – a wizard that decides to retire from his adventurous lifestyle. Sadly, just before his retirement, he unknowingly manages to bring the world on the brink of apocalypse, leaving himself no choice but to attempt to save the world from imminent danger.

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Dragon Sinker: Descendants of Legend
Dragon Sinker: Descendants of Legend

RPG 20 September 2016

Dragon Sinker is a fantasy-based RPG game, with its atmosphere and form referring to such classics as Chrono Trigger, Dragon Quest or the first parts of the Final Fantasy series. This production is distinguished by 8-bit graphics in a retro style and an extensive turn-based combat system.

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Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth
Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth

RPG 21 September 2016

A hybrid of a visual novel and a tactical role-playing game. The title was developed by studio Leaf and company Aquaplus. The game is a direct sequel to Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception and tells the further story of Haku and his friends who are tasked with assuming control of the military forces of the Yamato Empire and using them to protect the territory from hostile neighbors. Like before, long visual novel sequences are intertwining with very short tactical battles.

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Heroes of the Monkey Tavern
Heroes of the Monkey Tavern

RPG 22 September 2016

Dungeon crawler, in which we play the role of troublemakers plundering a dangerous tower in order to gain funds for further celebrations in the title tavern. Heroes of the Monkey Tavern draws not only from classic representatives of the species, but also from new productions of this type, headed by the first Legend of Grimrock.

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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - System Rift
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - System Rift

RPG 23 September 2016

The first major story expansion for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided by Eidos Montreal. System Rift does not introduce any novelties into the gameplay mechanics, which still allows a lot of freedom of action and choice of one of several alternative ways to achieve a goal. A stealthy approach and careful observation is still the most profitable option, and awarded with numerous secret collectibles. The plot of the add-on is rich in plot twists.

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Warhammer 40K: Eternal Crusade
Warhammer 40K: Eternal Crusade

RPG 23 September 2016

A third person MMO game set in the popular Warhammer 40.000 universe created by Games Workshop company. The game takes place in the titular 41st millennium and concentrates on galactic conflict between various races, fighting for control over different planets. When joining the game, we choose a faction, such as Space Marines, Eldars, or Orkz, allowing you and other players join the epic battle over certain territory.

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Rogue Wizards
Rogue Wizards

RPG 27 September 2016

A roguelike game by Spellbind Studios. The production is set in the land of Rilfanor during a war between two factions of the Council, which associates wizards. While one faction approves of women and lowborn people joining their ranks, the other remains faithful to old traditions, according to which only nobles can become members of the Council. During the game, you explore procedurally generated locations and fight enemies.

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Tokyo Xanadu eX+
Tokyo Xanadu eX+

RPG 30 September 2016

A Japanese action role-playing game developed by Nihon Falcom, known for such series as Ys or The Legend of Heroes. The story of Tokyo Xanadu is set in an alternative universe, in a fictional district of the city of Tokyo. The protagonist is a highschooler named Kou Tokisaka, who becomes involved in the fight between humans and creatures from a parallel world. The gameplay in Tokyo Xanadu takes place on two planes: the real world and another dimension.

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Masquerada: Songs and Shadows
Masquerada: Songs and Shadows

RPG 30 September 2016

A tactical RPG developed by the independent studio Witching Hour. The player is taken to a fantasy world where magic exists only in one city, Ombre. However, using it is dependent on possessing special masks, which is the direct reason for never-ending intrigues and political disputes. The main protagonist is inspector Cicero Gavara who is involved in a case of a mysterious disappearance.

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Mafia III: Rivals
Mafia III: Rivals

RPG 06 October 2016

A mobile RPG with strategy game elements that was launched simultaneously with the third major installment of the Mafia action game series. Just like in the latter, the action takes place in the 60s in the fictional version of New Orleans, where we assume the role of an ambitious gang boss whose task is to forge a criminal empire that will control the entire city. Mechanics-wise, Mafia III: Rivals is a battle RPG in which the gameplay boils down to fighting other gangs.

ANDiOS

Paper Mario: Color Splash
Paper Mario: Color Splash

RPG 07 October 2016

Another installment in a series of popular RPGs brought by Nintendo and created specifically for Wii U. The player is taken to the Prism island - a place which was once very beautiful but is now losing its colors for unknown reasons. Mario's task is to discover the source of this terrible situation and save the island. The game offers interesting mechanics that distinguish this title from other role-playing games.

WiiU

Sunless Sea: Zubmariner
Sunless Sea: Zubmariner

RPG 11 October 2016

A DLC for a well-received production by Failbetter Games that combines elements of strategy, adventure, and roguelike RPG. Sunless Sea: Zubmariner is focused on an entirely new story that takes place in the steampunk universe known from the vanilla game but introduces some changes in the gameplay mechanics. The players’ task is once again to explore the seas, only this time they descend into the depths, assuming control of a steam submarine.

PC

Project Genom
Project Genom

RPG 12 October 2016

An MMORPG created by Genom Games and set in a science-fiction world. The player is taken to a time in the distant future, when the Earth gets completely destroyed and humanity must find a new home. Avalon is one of the few inhabitable planets mankind has discovered, and one that appears to be an idyllic place. Unfortunately however, as it turns out on arrival, humans have to fight for the planet against the creatures that inhabit it.

PC

AdventureQuest 3D
AdventureQuest 3D

RPG 19 October 2016

MMORPG and successor to the browser-based AdventureQuest series. In AdventureQuest 3D, the player takes on the role of a hero resurrected by Death, whose task is to find the stolen key to the world of the dead.

PCANDiOS

Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel
Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel

RPG 25 October 2016

First major DLC expansion for the fantasy action RPG Dark Souls III, created by From Software studio. When it comes to mechanics, Ashes of Ariandel doesn’t introduce any major changes to the base game, focusing on complex combat system and clashes in which every encountered enemy can be a major hindrance to our hero.

PCXONEPS4

World of Final Fantasy
World of Final Fantasy

RPG 25 October 2016

A spin-off to the popular jRPG series created by Square Enix. World of Final Fantasy was created with younger players in mind. The plot of the game takes place in Grimoire – a completely new world, but the characters and creatures from all previous installments of the series make an appearance. What’s interesting, Grimoire has been divided into two dimensions: in the first of them, the characters look normal, while in the second one they assume the sweet form of chibi.

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Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization
Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization

RPG 27 October 2016

A Japanese action role-playing game by Aquria, based on the popular Sword Art Online franchise, which started with a novel series by Reki Kawahara. The game is set in the near future in Japan, where virtual reality MMORPGs are wildly popular. The story of Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization takes place inside one of such games, called Sword Art: Origin, which gained popularity after a group of players was trapped in it.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
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.

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Eisenwald: Blood of November
Eisenwald: Blood of November

RPG 01 November 2016

A strategy game/cRPG hybrid, created by a group of enthusiasts calling themselves Aterdux Entertainment. Eisenwald: Blood of November is a new edition of Legends of Eisenwald, featuring more open gameplay. The game takes us to a fantasy world that mixes the European medieval era with legends and myths from that period. The country is ravaged as a result of power struggle between warring factions.

PC

Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey
Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey

RPG 02 November 2016

The eighteenth major installment of Atelier, an complex, long-running jRPG series developed since 1997 mainly by Gust, a Japanese studio. We assume the role of the eponymous girl, Firis Mistlud, who decides to leave her underground mining town and embark on a journey into the unknown. On the surface, the heroine must face various challenges but her alchemic knowledge and mining experience help her get out of trouble.

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Grimm: Dark Legacy
Grimm: Dark Legacy

RPG 02 November 2016

A survival RPG with advanced online features released in free-to-play distribution model. Grimm: Dark Legacy is based on the popular NBC television series and it was created by Artplant, the creators of Battlestar Galactica Online. Gameplay mechanics and style of the title are similar to the highly praised survival game Don’t Starve. In Grimm: Dark Legacy, the player assumes the role of a beginner Grimm, hunter of fairy creatures known as Wesen who live among humans.

PC

DC Legends
DC Legends

RPG 03 November 2016

A battle RPG developed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The game takes place in the DC Comics universe, the fate of which is endangered – Nekron, one of the strongest villains in the whole universe, is threatening the world. DC Legends offers real-time battles. What’s interesting, during the fights the player doesn’t have full control of the team, he can only select targets for their attacks and activate special abilities.

ANDiOS

Dead Age
Dead Age

RPG 04 November 2016

A turn-based RPG set in a world taken over by zombies. Dead Age is developed by Silent Dreams, the developer responsible for e.g. The Dark Eye: Skilltree Saga and the Grotesque Tactics series. The player’s objective is make sure a group of survivors remains safe. Gameplay offers freedom, and your decisions lead to one of six alternative endings.

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Guardian Codex
Guardian Codex

RPG 04 November 2016

A mobile RPG with turn-based combat system, developed by an in-house studio of Square Enix. Guardian Codex takes place in the year 2030. The planet was split by a conflict between the Empire and the Resistance. When the second faction is pushed to defense, it decides to use a different tactic and sends their agents to the titular Codex, a virtual version of old times.

ANDiOS

Dungeon Rats
Dungeon Rats

RPG 04 November 2016

A tactical cRPG, created by Iron Tower – an independent studio, responsible for the highly-praised Age of Decadence. The player enters a fantasy universe, known from the previous games from the studio, connecting Roman Empire stylistics with post-apocalyptic fantasy. In this installment, we assume the role of a prisoner sentenced to spend the rest of his life as a slave in an enormous mine. His only hope is fighting his way back to the surface.

PC

Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village

RPG 08 November 2016

Another entry in jRPG series from Natsume Inc. The players are taken to the titular Skytree village, located in the land called Oasis of the Harvest Goddess. After the power of the Harvest Goddess began to weaken, the village faced ruin. Our task as an owner of a small farm is to restore the land to its former prosperity, so players must prepare soil for farming, plant seeds and harvest, though they can also go fishing.

3DS

Tyranny
Tyranny

RPG 10 November 2016

A classic RPG game developed by the genre veterans, Obsidian Entertainment (developers of Pillars of Eternity and other popular titles). Tyranny takes place in a fantasy world called Tiers, in which the eternal struggle between the good and evil ended in victory of the latter.

PC

RIFT: Prophecy of Ahnket
RIFT: Prophecy of Ahnket

RPG 16 November 2016

Developed by Trion Worlds studio, the second paid expansion for the MMORPG RIFT. The story kicks off when the Comet of Ahnket shows up over Telara. It turns out that the comet is an Ascended Tenebrean construct that poses a new threat to the world, so Guardians and Defiants have no other choice than to join forces against the looming danger. RIFT: Starfall Prophecy includes five new zones, two dungeons, and a brand new raid.

PC

EverQuest: Empires of Kunark
EverQuest: Empires of Kunark

RPG 16 November 2016

The 23rd expansion pack for EverQuest – a MMORPG game that debuted in 1999. The DLC expansion was developed by Daybreak Game Company and this time the story concentrates on a war that is about to start in Norrath after the Emperor Tsaph Katt reformed the realm. The expansion pack doesn’t introduce any revolutionary changes to the gameplay mechanics – instead, it is based on well-received solutions.

PC

Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Sun

RPG 18 November 2016

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

3DS

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.

3DS

RPG Maker Fes
RPG Maker Fes

RPG 24 November 2016

Another installment in the RPG Maker series by Kadokawa Games. The production features intuitive tools allowing you to create simple role-playing games with no need for any complicated programming knowledge. You can create the protagonists, story, and world map, and even set down the rules for fighting enemies. Moreover, it is also possible to share your creation with the gaming community.

3DS

EverQuest II: Planes of Prophecy
EverQuest II: Planes of Prophecy

RPG 28 November 2016

EverQuest II: Planes of Prophecy is the fourteenth supplement to the 2004 EverQuest II MMORPG, which brings with it a number of novelties and improvements. Daybreak Game Company studio is responsible for creating the extension.

PC

A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV
A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV

RPG 29 November 2016

A side-scrolling action game. The title is a prequel to the fifteenth installment of the Final Fantasy series. The story of A King’s Tale: Final Fantasy XV is presented as a retrospection. King Regis is telling his son a story about evil monsters that attacked the capital city of Lucis. Young king Regis and his three friends stood in defense of the kingdom. The gameplay of A King’s Tale: Final Fantasy XV is based on two pillars: going to the right and fighting hordes of enemies.

XONEPS4

Final Fantasy XV
Final Fantasy XV

RPG 29 November 2016

A JRPG with elements of third person shooter that came out as the next major installment in the bestselling Final Fantasy franchise. Final Fantasy XV was developed by Square Enix’s 1st Production Department, led by Tetsuya Nomura and Hajime Tabata. The game features some lore elements from the franchise’s sub-series Fabula Nova Crystallis. You play as prince Noctis Lucis Caelum, who tries to defend his city-state from the Niflheim Empire invasion.

XONEPS4

The Dwarves
The Dwarves

RPG 01 December 2016

A tactical RPG based on the fantasy novel under the same title. The Dwarves was developed by KING Art Games, the creators of the adventure game series The Book of Unwritten Tales. The player is taken to the world of Girdlegard where he assumes the role of Tungdil, a dwarf warrior who, together with his tribe, is defending the realm from the legions of orcs, ogres and other creatures. The game world was split into smaller locations, access to which is provided through the map.

PCXONEPS4

Star Wars: The Old Republic - Knights of the Eternal Throne
Star Wars: The Old Republic - Knights of the Eternal Throne

RPG 02 December 2016

Another major expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic. It was developed by BioWare, the creators of such series as Baldur’s Gate, Dragon Age, and Mass Effect. Star Wars: The Old Republic - Knights of the Eternal Throne was announced in July 2016 at the annual Star Wars Celebration.

PC

Happy Dungeons
Happy Dungeons

RPG 06 December 2016

A free-to-play hack-and-slash action RPG focused on cooperative gameplay. It was developed by Toylogic – the creators of Happy Wars, a title featuring similar visual style. Happy Dungeons takes place in a fantasy realm that drifts someplace under the sky, but whose princess was kidnapped by evil monsters. In the wake of the tragedy, the king can count only on his fearless knights – whose roles the players assume.

XONEPS4

Miitopia
Miitopia

RPG 08 December 2016

A jRPG developed by Nintendo, which offers us the ability to take control of Mii, Nintendo’s player avatars. Our job is to gather up a team of heroes (built from players found on our friend lists) and lead them on a quest to defeat the Dark Lord, who has stolen the unique faces of Miitopia citizens. When it comes to gameplay, we are given an RPG built from standard elements, including exploration, turn-based combat, or an experience system that enables us to develop and enhance our heroes.

Switch3DS

Final Fantasy: Awakening
Final Fantasy: Awakening

RPG 14 December 2016

An action-RPG, which takes the player to a fantasy world of Orience. The land is torn by a conflict between four nations. The player assumes the role of a character they create themselves at the beginning of the game; afterwards, the player leads them to battle in the story campaign, as well as in both PvE and PvP multiplayer variants. The game is distributed in a free-to-play business model.

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