The most interesting RPG released in 2017
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.
Goddess: Primal Chaos
RPG 08 January 2017
A mobile MMORPG from koramgame studio that is a free-to-play title with microtransactions. Goddess: Primal Chaos takes us to a classic fantasy world of sword and magic, putting us in the role of a hero who must save the world from the ancient evil. There are three classes, each with different skills and weapon. The gameplay relies on a typical MMORPG formula, featuring exploration, performing quests and fighting hordes of enemies.
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue
RPG 12 January 2017
A compilation of remastered games from the Kingdom Hearts jRPG series, known in the gaming world since 2001. Square Enix (formely Square) is responsible for the series from its beginning. The compilation contains a refreshed version of Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance, Kingdom Hearts 0.2: Birth by Sleep - A Fragmentary Passage, and a collection of cutscenes divided into chapters from Kingdom Hearts X, entitled Kingdom Hearts X Back Cover.
Valkyria Revolution
RPG 19 January 2017
The fourth major installment of Valkyria Chronicles, a popular jRPG series developed by Media Vision. Revolution introduces a new setting, focusing on the small Kingdom of Jutland, standing against the powerful Ruzhien Empire, which had grown in power immensely ever since the discovery of a mysterious mineral. The player assumes the role of Amleth, the leader of an elite unit who is supported by the beautiful Princess Ophelia Augusta Jutland.
Hellenica
RPG 23 January 2017
An independent tactical RPG with a turn-based battle system set in alternate version of ancient Greece, in which the history has been changed by the invention of steam engine, starting an industrial revolution. The player acts as a warrior and champion of the goddess Artemis, with the power of changing into a bear. The campaign gives a lot of freedom and we can take on various tasks, which affect the storyline.
Disgaea 2 PC
RPG 30 January 2017
The definitive edition of the second installment in the Disgaea series, developed by Nippon Ichi Software for PC. The action of this jRPG takes place in Veldime – a fantasy world that has been struck by a curse summoned by a dark lord – Zenon. As a result, its inhabitants have been changed into demonic beings. The only hope lies in Adell – a courageous youth who challenged the powerful adversary.
Fire Emblem Heroes
RPG 02 February 2017
Fire Emblem Heroes is a fantasy-based, tactical RPG game. This is the first installment of the Nintendo's popular game series that was released on mobile platforms. The game takes place in a land divided between two opposing nations: striving for world domination Emblian Empire, and the Kingdom of Askran, bent on stopping the former. The players take the role of an Askran mage whose mission is to save the kingdom.
A House of Many Doors
RPG 04 February 2017
An original role-playing game focusing on exploration. It was developed by Pixel Trickery Games and can be considered a spiritual heir to Sunless Sea created by Failbetter Games. The player assumes the role of a traveler, who is also a spy and a poet. He traverses a surrealistic train with many legs, which is a form of a parasitic dimension. The protagonist has to discover who would build it, and why.
NiOh
RPG 07 February 2017
A third-person action game developed by Team Ninja studio (known from titles like Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden) under the supervision of Koei Tecmo company. We play as a samurai fighting against various enemies, among which we will find both humans and monsters. We cut our way through the enemies not only with conventional weaponry, but also with special abilities of our hero and the magical power enchanted in his sword. Gameplay is a mix of games like Onimusha and Dark Souls.
Asdivine Hearts 2
RPG 15 February 2017
A continuation of a mobile jRPG. The plot of Asdivine Hearts 2 follows the story started by its predecessor. Once again, we take control of Zack and a group of his friends, who embark upon a journey to a distant world of Archelio. When our hero gets struck with a magic curse, the rest of the team has to help him in lifting it. Unfortunately, the party had lost all of its equipment, while the land is plagued by a god-like being whose origins are a subject of a mystery.
Pixel Privateers
RPG 22 February 2017
A tactical science-fiction role-playing game developed by Quatro Delta in cooperation with the team at Re-Logic, the creators of Terraria. The game puts the player in control of a group of mercenaries who get trapped in a different galaxy while searching for new technologies, as ordered by their boss. The player's task is to ensure their survival and find a safe way for them to go back home.
Unexplored
RPG 22 February 2017
An independent, two-dimensional RPG roguelike game that combines affordability with a high level of difficulty. The production is distinguished by its original graphic design and based on simple assumptions, but interesting combat system.
NieR: Automata
RPG 23 February 2017
Third-person perspective action game with RPG features and a sequel to the warmly-received production created by Cavia in 2010. The second installment was created by a different developer – Platinum Games known for the Bayonetta series. Despite that, Tarou Yokou, the creator of the first game, retained his position as the director of the project. The game takes place in distant future in which Earth was destroyed due to war against deadly machines.
The Exiled
RPG 23 February 2017
A sandbox MMORPG set in a dark fantasy world, focusing on PvP mode and interactions between players. We play as a person imprisoned in vast valley, where they must build a shelter, find allies and finally escape. This cannot be achieved without other players, but we also compete with them for resources crucial for survival and achieving our main objective.
Shadows of Adam
RPG 23 February 2017
A jRPG game in which we take control of four daredevils trying to save not only the title village, but also the hero Orazio, who disappeared ten years ago. The source of inspiration for Shadows of Adam were classic representatives of the genre from the era of sixteen bits, headed by Final Fantasy VI.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - A Criminal Past
RPG 23 February 2017
A story expansion for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, a first-person action RPG released in summer 2016 by Eidos Montreal. A Criminal Past requires the vanilla game in order to work. Mechanics-wise, the DLC doesn’t introduce any meaningful changes to the gameplay. Plot-wise, it is a prequel whose action takes place before the events of the core game and is focused on one of the secret missions that the protagonist, Adam Jensen, took on for Task Force 29.
Wizrogue: Labyrinth of Wizardry
RPG 24 February 2017
Developed by Taito, a roguelike RPG in the form of a dungeon crawler. The player is taken to Ardéme - a kingdom set in a fantasy world, whose inhabitants used to enjoy an existence of happiness and well-being, ensured by Holy Water enchanted in a sacred cup. The idyllic period ended when Grand Sorcerer Ambrosius, a ruler's trustee, got bitten by a vampire and decided to flee with the sacred cup.
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.
Stranger of Sword City Revisited
RPG 28 February 2017
A re-edition of a 2014 first-person dungeon crawler Stranger of Sword City, developed by a Japanese studio, Experience. The game was enriched with new elements, characters and scenarios. The player takes on the role of a sole survivor of a plane crash, who learns that they have been transferred to a fantasy world. The protagonist soon finds a way to Escario - the legendary city of swords. The inhabitants take the newcomer for the Chosen One, who is supposed to save them from certain evil force.
Loot Rascals
RPG 07 March 2017
A science-fiction RPG belonging to the roguelike subgenre; it is the debut project of Hollow Ponds - a studio founded by the creators of Hohokum. In Loot Rascals, the player assumes the role of an astronaut whose ship crashes on an unknown, hostile planet. The game's randomly generated world is made up of hexes, most of which are hidden at the beginning. The player often encounters aggressive monsters that are fought in real time.
Ticket to Earth
RPG 15 March 2017
A unique mix of an RPG and a match-3 logic game characteristic for its contents, periodically released in the form of episodes. Ticket to Earth takes place in a distant future in one of the space colonies established by humanity. An unexpected catastrophe forces the inhabitants to evacuate back to Earth. Unfortunately, the only means of evacuation is a single starliner that can hold only a small portion of the citizens.
Mordheim: Warband Skirmish
RPG 17 March 2017
A tactical multiplayer RPG set in the universe of Warhammer, released for mobile platforms. Mordheim: Warband Skirmish takes the players into the eponymous city of Mordheim, five hundred years before the events in the main timeline of Warhammer. A comet fell down from the sky in that area, bringing a precious mineral with it. It is for that resource that several factions went to war against one another, having turned the city into an arena of never-ending fighting.
Mass Effect: Andromeda
RPG 21 March 2017
The fourth part of the hugely popular action RPG game series in a space-opera setting. BioWare Montreal, the development studio that helped create the two previous installments took the reins of Mass Effect: Andromeda's development. The game's story is not associated with the trilogy about Commander Shepard's fight against the Reapers, offering instead a completely separate plot featuring new characters and locations.
Vikings: Wolves of Midgard
RPG 24 March 2017
A hack-and-slash role-playing game set in a world inspired by Norse myths, developed by Games Farm and Kalypso Media. The protagonist is Ulfung, a Viking clan chieftain, whose village is completely destroyed, while he becomes the leader of the surviving warriors in their quest to try to save Midgard from Ragnarok. Mechanics-wise, the game is clearly inspired by the popular Diablo series.
Ragnarok Journey
RPG 27 March 2017
Ragnarok Journey is a browser MMORPG developed by Gravity Interactive, being heavily inspired by Ragnarok Online. The game takes us to a fantasy world inspired by Norse mythology. We learn the story by doing quests and talking to various NPCs. In terms of gameplay mechanics Ragnarok Journey is a typical MMORPG, where, after we create our character, we explore the game's vast world, do quests, collect items and equipment, and develop our hero.
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX
RPG 28 March 2017
A compilation of the first six installments of the Kingdom Hearts series created by Square Enix in cooperation with Disney. The bundle includes Kingdom Hearts FINAL MIX, Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II FINAL MIX, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX, and features remastered cutscenes from Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded.
Has-Been Heroes
RPG 28 March 2017
A rougelike side-scroller developed by Frozenbyte. The players assume control over a ragtag group of heroes a little over their prime. The team receives a final task – escorting two princesses to a special academy. Unfortunately, the mission won’t be easy, as there will be numerous dangers lurking along the way. We begin the game with choosing three characters from an available pool of twelve different heroes.
Dark Souls III: The Ringed City
RPG 28 March 2017
The Ringed City is the second and final DLC to Dark Souls III, a well-received action RPG developed by From Software. Gameplay mechanics in The Ringed City remain unchanged. The DLC introduces a new mini-campaign in which we are chasing the Slave Knight Gael, who is searching for the Dark Soul of Humanity. It takes place in a new location where we will find new challenges, NPCs, and enemies. Just like in every Dark Souls game, we will have to face powerful bosses when playing The Ringed City.
Blue Reflection
RPG 30 March 2017
A conventional jRPG featuring a turn-based combat system. Blue Reflection was inspired by games such as Persona 4, and anime series and comic books belonging to the magical girl genre. The game was developed by Gust - a studio popular mainly for the Atelier series, which encompasses several installments. The game is set in contemporary Japan. Hinako, the protagonist, is an ordinary girl who attends high-school, but one day she is taken to an alternative dimension inhabited by dangerous monsters.
The Great Whale Road
RPG 31 March 2017
A strategy role-playing game set in the early Middle Ages, and the first production by Sunburned Games. The game takes place in the 7th century Europe, and there is a large focus on historical accuracy and the plot, divided into campaign for each of the playable nations (e.g. the Danish, the Franks, the Picts and the Anglo-Saxons).
Persona 5
RPG 04 April 2017
The fifth entry in a popular jRPG series and a part of the Shin Megami Tensei series, started in 1987. As always, the developing studio is Atlus, which created the series. The plot of Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 5 revolves around the theme of seven cardinal sins and puts us in the role of an ordinary high school student, who discovers supernatural powers in himself.
Planescape Torment: Enhanced Edition
RPG 11 April 2017
Planescape Torment: Enhanced Edition is the remastered version of the classic cRPG game. It was created by Beamdog. Unlike the other remasters from the studio, Planescape Torment: Enhanced Edition has no new story elements. Instead, Beamdog focused on the technical aspects. Visuals were improved (on PC we can even play in 4K), just like the user's interface. Game's soundtrack was also remastered. Chris Avellone, designer of the original game, supervised some of the changes introduced by Beamdog.
Crawl
RPG 11 April 2017
A roguelike hack'n'slash game featuring pixel-art visuals. Crawl was designed specifically for local multiplayer and developed by the debuting team at Powerhoof. In the game, heroes exploring dungeons encounter monsters defending the place against undesired visitors. Up to four players can meet in a session - one of them assumes the role of the hero traversing dungeons filled with threats.
Cosmic Star Heroine
RPG 11 April 2017
Cosmic Star Heroine is an RPG game developed by a small studio called Zeboyd Games. We take on the role of Alyssa L'Salle, one of the galactic government's best agents. Ever since her identity was compromised, she became a point of interest to many organizations she rubbed the wrong way in the past. Our job will be to find the reason behind those events and to unravel a galactic conspiracy Alyssa was unaware of before. Gameplay in Cosmic Star Heroine focuses on exploration and combat.
Asura
RPG 14 April 2017
Hack'n'slash with elements of roguelike, inspired by Hindu beliefs. In the course of the game we play as a demon who travels randomly generated fortresses and confronts hordes of enemies. Despite the fact that the protagonist gains new skills and equipment, thus growing in strength, players must be constantly on guard - the high level of difficulty is exacerbated by the fact that death is permanent here.
Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom
RPG 18 April 2017
An unusual action RPG developed by French studio Enigami. The title takes place on planet Mahera which is inhabited by members of various species that live in symbiosis. Due to a civil war that took place years ago, the land was shattered into pieces and the survivors found refuge on islands floating in the space. The main protagonist of the game is Chado who together with his friend Poky crashed in a place called Adorn.
Expeditions: Viking
RPG 27 April 2017
Set in a historical setting, a classic, tactical, turn-based RPG developed by Logic Artists studio. The game is the second consecutive installment in the game series launched in 2013 with Expeditions: Conquistador. The action takes place by the end of the 8th century. With the death of your father, you become the new leader of a small Viking village. Your objective is to strengthen your power, ensure the safety of your people, and make your village the strongest one in the area.
The Surge
RPG 16 May 2017
An action RPG set in a dark science-fiction world, developed by the German team Deck 13 – the co-creators of Lords of the Fallen. The story shows a dystopian vision of the future, where human technology turned against its creators, plunging the planet into chaos. We play as an ordinary citizen, who, like everyone else, uses the achievements of modern technology and the capabilities offered by fully customizable exoskeletons.
Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy
RPG 16 May 2017
Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy is a direct sequel to the 2014 Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy. The production is a typical turn-based Japanese dungeon crawler. The game takes us to an alternate version of modern-day Tokyo. Beneath it lies a mysterious magical labyrinth. The protagonist belongs to an organization that explores its underground corridors and battles the threats they hide. Starting out, we create a party of six.
Portal Knights
RPG 18 May 2017
A third-person role-playing game that combines mechanics typical of the genre featuring elements of popular sandbox games like Minecraft, developed by Keen Games, the studio known for Sacred 3. The action of Portal Knights takes us to a fantasy world constructed with blocks, that consists of dozens of islands connected by magic portals. Centuries ago the world was torn to pieces, and players' task is to find a way to finally merge it.
Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs
RPG 18 May 2017
A turn-based RPG focusing strongly on strategic aspects and created by Pixelated Milk - a Polish developer. The player is taken to a peaceful fantasy world and assumes the role of Kay Loren - a young nobleman whose father reveals on his deathbed the existence of a distant land belonging to their family. Once the protagonist arrives in the place, it turns out that the entire land is ruined and the family was charged with a large debt.
Mages of Mystralia
RPG 18 May 2017
Mages of Mystralia is an action RPG developed by Borealys Games. The game takes place in a fantasy world where people with magical powers are feared and despised by those without them. Zia, the protagonist, learned it the hard way. After being banished from her home village, she embarks on a journey with a plan to train her magical powers and meet other people like her.
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
RPG 19 May 2017
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is a remake of the 1992 Fire Emblem Gaiden, the second game in the famous jRPG series and was never before translated into English. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia takes place in a fantasy world divided between two opposing factions. The game focuses on two childhood friends who, as adults, are fighting for the opposing sides. Their stories intertwine, allowing us to see what happens on both sides of the conflict.
StarCrawlers
RPG 23 May 2017
A first-person sci-fi role-playing game featuring elements of cyberpunk. StarCrawlers, a title that pays tribute to the classics of dungeon crawlers, was developed by Juggernaut Games. The player assumes the role of the leader of a group of scavengers exploring space stations and fighting hostile machines. Their main goal is to infiltrate a huge spaceship which was originally traveling to an unknown planet in order to colonize it.
Acaratus
RPG 25 May 2017
A tactical turn-based RPG and the debut production of Nodbrim Interactive. The action is set in a fantasy world where an ingenious engineer developed a steam engine. With time, it lead to the creation of powerful combat suits that resemble mechs. They replaced standard armed forces in an eternal war. The player assumes the role of a commander of an organization established to end the conflict once and for all.
Victor Vran: Mötorhead Through The Ages
RPG 06 June 2017
Motörhead: Through the Ages is an official expansion to the 2015 hack'n'slash Victor Vran developed by Haemimont Games. The expansion was inspired by Motörhead, a Brittish band formed in 1975, one of the giants of hard rock and heavy metal. Through the Ages departs from the main game dark fantasy stylistics and introduces a world inspired by Motörhead's lyrics and album covers.
Dark Rose Valkyrie
RPG 06 June 2017
A classic jRPG game set in the alternative reality of 1929, in which humanity has to face an extraterrestrial virus that turns victims into dangerous beasts. Players take on the role of captain of a special unit of the Japanese army designated to eliminate the infected. In addition to the fight, players must closely follow the actions of the charges, as there is an enemy agent hidden among them.
Cladun Returns: This is Sengoku!
RPG 06 June 2017
A dungeon crawler RPG which is the third installment in the Cladun series. Similar to the previous iterations, Cladun Returns: This is Sengoku! was created by Nippon Ichi Software. The player is once again taken to the magical world of Arcanus Cella, which is a base of operations for heroes that set out on expeditions to dangerous dungeons. This time, the game begins at the end of the Sengoku period in Japan, when the country was brought to its knees by internal wars and rebellions.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind
RPG 06 June 2017
Another large expansion pack for an MMORPG entitled The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited (created by ZeniMax Online Studios). The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited - Morrowind gives us an opportunity to visit the island of Vvardenfell, which is located in the titular province of Morrowind. The plot revolves around a mysterious sickness which has taken its toll on Vivec - a member of the Trinity of divine entities that have guarded this part of the world.
Victor Vran: Fractured Worlds
RPG 06 June 2017
Victor Vran: Fractured Worlds is an expansion pack to the 2015 hack'n'slash game Victor Vran that was developed by Haemimont Games. It requires the base game to be playable. In Fractured Worlds, the titular monster hunter is moved to a realm that was born as a result of the collision of a couple of fractured worlds. His job is to find all the pieces of the Astrolabe, an artifact that can change our hero's destiny. Fractured Worlds doesn't introduce any new gameplay mechanics.
Victor Vran: Overkill Edition
RPG 06 June 2017
Victor Vran: Overkill Edition is the expanded edition of the 2015 action RPG, Victor Vran. Overkill Edition includes two expansions, Fractured Worlds and Motorhead: Through the Ages, that were released for the original game. Players once again will play as Victor Vran, the monster hunter. Expansions included in this edition offer completely new areas, enemies, and abilities.
Two Worlds II: Call of the Tenebrae
RPG 15 June 2017
The second major expansion to Two Worlds II – third-person fantasy RPG created by the Polish studio Reality Pump. Call of the Tenebrae was released six years after the core game, along with a remastered version of the latter, so it offers better graphics than the original title. Main focus of the DLC’s story is the new enemy – a vile race of sapient rat-like monsters, serving some even more powerful creatures that seek to destroy the world of Antaloor.
Darkest Dungeon: The Crimson Court
RPG 19 June 2017
The first expansion for the 2016 dungeon crawler RPG Darkest Dungeon by Red Hook Studios. The add-on utilizes the gameplay mechanics from the core game — you complete a team of heroes and set out to explore the eponymous Darkest Dungeon. Your goal is to find enormous riches, with which you can expand a shabby hamlet, also serving as your base.
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood
RPG 20 June 2017
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood is the second expansion to Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, an MMORPG developed by Square-Enix. The newest expansion allows the players to travel beyond Eorza, to the territories occupied by the Garlean Empire. Stormblood also definitively ends the game's support for PlayStation 3. The biggest addition to the game introduced by Stormblood are the new locations. We will visit Ala Mhigo, travel to the new continent Othard and Doma Kingdom that lies there.
The Mage's Tale
RPG 20 June 2017
The Mage’s Tale is a VR dungeon crawler developed by InXile Entertainment, creators of games like Wasteland 2 or Torment: Tides of Numenera. The game takes us to a fantasy world that was created for The Bard’s Tale game series. Events of The Mage’s Tale take place between the third and fourth installment of that series. We play as a young adept of magic, whose task is to find his kidnapped mentor and expose the antagonistic wizard's conspiracy.
Ever Oasis
RPG 23 June 2017
Ever Oasis is another game from the Japanese studio Grezzo, created in cooperation with Nintendo. Ever Oasis is an action RPG that focuses on world exploration and combat. Tethu, the game's protagonist, has to not only find his missing brother, but also create a well-functioning oasis in the middle of a desert to help him prepare for the confrontation with the forces of Chaos.
Fate/Grand Order
RPG 24 June 2017
Fate/Grand Order is a jRPG game maintained in climates combining elements of science fiction and fantasy. The player takes on the role of a member of an expedition whose aim is to save humanity from extinction. Aniplex studio is responsible for the production.
Secret World Legends
RPG 26 June 2017
Secret World Legends is a story-driven action MMORPG developed by Funcom. It serves as a reboot of the company's other MMO game, The Secret World. The plot is based on the same premise as the original game and tells the story of the same conflict-driven, full of magic and bloodthirsty monsters world where mysterious factions of templars and illuminati fight for power. As we play, we will visit darker sides of many real-world cities.
Diablo III: Rise of the Necromancer
RPG 27 June 2017
An expansion for Diablo III, developed by Blizzard Entertainment. The add-on introduces a new playable hero – Necromancer, and a number of cosmetic additions. The new hero has power over a special type of magic, drawn from the power of death, while his battle abilities are based on blood and bone – a Necromancer can resurrect corpses. Additionally, we can make use of the spectacular Corpse Explosion, the ranged Bone Spear, or even Siphon Blood from our enemies.
Diablo III: Eternal Collection
RPG 27 June 2017
Diablo III: Eternal Collection is an expanded version of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition. It comes with all previous updates and the Rise of the Necromancer DLC. It was developed by Blizzard Entertainment, creators of the Diablo franchise and other hit games like Overwatch, WarCraft, and StarCraft. This edition of Diablo III is based on the Rise of the Necromancer DLC that introduces the titular class to the game. It also brings in some cosmetic bonuses.
Omega Labyrinth Z
RPG 06 July 2017
Continuation of Omega Labyrinth, in which players once again play the role of a girl trying to find the mythical Holy Grail of Beauty - an ancient artifact fulfilling wishes. The game consists of traversing randomly generated underworlds, developing the skills of combat protagonists and fighting against enemies they encounter.
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
RPG 11 July 2017
A remastered edition of the twelfth installment in a series of popular jRPGs. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age was created on the basis of Final Fantasy XII International Zodiac Job System - an extended edition of the original release. The Zodiac Age is set in a fantasy world known as Ivalice, which is being torn apart by a constant war between two superpowers. Vaan, a teenage orphan who dreams of a career as a sky-pirate must find his place within the events.
Crypt of the NecroDancer: Amplified
RPG 12 July 2017
Crypt of the NecroDancer: AMPLIFIED is an expansion pack to the well-received roguelike Crypt of the NecroDancer developed by Brace Yourself Games. AMPLIFIED takes place before the events of the main game. We play as the shapeshifting Nocturna. With her help, we will explore the dungeons ruled by the demon NecroDancer. Gameplay mechanics remain unchanged.
Devoid of Shadows
RPG 13 July 2017
Developed by the independent team at N-Game Studios, Devoid of Shadows is an action RPG with roguelike elements. The game is set in the fantastical land of Galidon – a realm of vampires, in which the player assumes the role of a crown prince, who on the day of his coronation was supposed to fall victim of an assassination, but managed to escape to safety through the underground tunnels created by his ancestors.
Mary Skelter: Nightmares
RPG 14 July 2017
Co-developed by Compile Heart and Idea Factory, a classic dungeon crawler with a turn-based combat system. The action of Mary Skelter: Nightmares is set in a fantasy world in which most of the humans are imprisoned in a humongous prison guarded by dangerous creatures. When the main hero and his friend are set free by a mysterious organization, they find out that they received supernatural powers.
Albion Online
RPG 17 July 2017
A free-to-play MMORPG set in a fantasy world and a debut project of the German developer Sandbox Interactive. The game’s universe is shaped entirely by players’ actions, who craft their own tools as well as build settlements and towns. The complex in-game economy system lets you e.g. rent production buildings or lease plots of land to other players. Apart from typical RPG story missions, an essential part of Albion Online are duels between players in PvP mode.
Children of Zodiarcs
RPG 18 July 2017
Children of Zodiarcs is a tactical RPG developed by Cardboard Utopia. The game takes place in a fantasy world ruled by the Torian Empire. The empire owes its power to the titular Zodiarcs, ancient machines that were left behind by a long extinct civilization. We play as a band of thieves caught in the act of robbing one of the nobles. This draws the attention of the guards and other criminal groups, like the Cannibal Clan. Gameplay is based on turn-based combat.
Fallen Legion: Flames of Rebellion
RPG 18 July 2017
A side-scrolling jRPG with strong elements of classic beat'em up. Fallen Legion was developed by an American studio YummyYummyTummy. The game came out for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita; the two versions differ mainly in terms of story. Fallen Legion is set in a fantasy world and the player is taken to the Kingdom of Fenumia, which falls from glory due to the king's premature death.
Kingsway
RPG 18 July 2017
An original RPG with elements of roguelike; it was developed by an independent developer Andrew Morrish. The player is taken to a relatively unusual fantasy world, but what distinguishes Kingsway among other similar games, are the very unusual gameplay mechanics. The game resembles a simplistic operating system and the entire action takes place in several different dialogue boxes (the player can customize them).
Fallen Legion: Sins of an Empire
RPG 25 July 2017
A 2D jRPG played from a side view and featuring elements borrowed from beat'em ups. The player takes on the role of the Princess Cecille, who tries to bring safety to her people after her father's death - the protagonist faces hordes of dangerous monsters. The experience places a special emphasis on real-time combat; the key to success here is to link the team's attacks into complex combinations.
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.
Galaxy of Pen & Paper
RPG 27 July 2017
Galaxy of Pen & Paper is another installment of the humorous RPG series from the Behold studio. Just like the previous games, Galaxy of Pen & Paper simulates a tabletop RPG session by reenacting the players' and game master's behavior and the events of the campaign they are playing. Unlike its predecessors, the game uses a science fiction setting. Virtual players and their characters explore the galaxy, do quests, and take part in turn-based battles.
Immortal Planet
RPG 28 July 2017
Another game created by an independent Polish developer, Tomasz Waclawek, who is best known for his 2015 2D platformer Ronin. Immortal Planet takes the players to an icy planet. There, within an ancient tomb, resides a group of undead warriors. In the game you become one of these warriors, who suddenly awakes from his cryogenic sleep for an unknown reason.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
RPG 29 July 2017
The eleventh major installment of the popular jRPG series by Square Enix. The action of Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time takes place in a fantastical land of Lotozetasia, while the player assumes the role of a inhabitant of the Ishi village. On his 16th birthday, he discovers that he is an incarnation of a hero who saved the world from annihilation many years ago. Since then, the youngster’s life takes a radical turn, and his further fate is uncertain.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Shadows of the Hist
RPG 01 August 2017
One of several expansions for a MMORPG set in a popular fantasy realm Tamriel. The Elder Scrolls Online - Shadows of the Hist introduces two Argonian dungeons, where the new plot is taking the player into. The first one is Cradle of Shadows, where the players help the Argonians from the Dark Brotherhood fight a group of assassins, whose actions may result in plunging the Black Marsh into chaos.
Grimoire: Heralds of the Winged Exemplar
RPG 04 August 2017
Grimoire: Heralds of the Winged Exemplar is an action RPG developed by Cleve Blakenmore – an independent developer. The game pays homage to the dungeon crawler genre, being inspired by such iconic productions as Wizardry, Might & Magic, Lands of Lore, Anvil of Dawn, Dungeon Master, and Eye of The Beholder.
The Lord of The Rings Online: Mordor
RPG 08 August 2017
The sixth official expansion to the popular MMORPG developed by Turbine Entertainment. After the studio responsible for developing the base game had been shut down, the developers joined the Standing Stone Games – the studio responsible for creating this expansion. This add-on introduces the titular land of Mordor, currently ruled by Sauron – the dark lord. The players are given a number of new locations known from the works of J.R.R.
Accel World vs. Sword Art Online
RPG 08 August 2017
A third-person perspective action jRPG developed by ARTDINK. The title is based on books and anime from the Accel World and Sword Art Online franchises. The story of the game features a unique story in which characters from both universes met. They face a phenomenon that causes unknown time travelers from future to appear in the world and seek a way back home.
Cat Quest
RPG 08 August 2017
A comedy open-world RPG developed by The Gentlebros, the creators of the popular Slashy Hero, for mobile platforms. As the title suggests, the protagonist of Cat Quest is a cat that travels an open fantasy world with a sword in his paw and an armor on his back. The story campaign starts when the cat realm of Felingard is attacked by dragons. We assume the role of a cat whose destiny is to become a Dragon Slayer and save its people.
Phantom Trigger
RPG 10 August 2017
A multi-genre mix advertised as „hardcore neon slasher” from BreadTeam and released by tinyBuild Games. In Phantom Trigger, the players control a character named Stan and explore locations filled with enemies to reach one of several endings. No matter the way, the game will make us question what is real and what exists only in hero’s mind. Gameplay focuses on real-time battles requiring dexterity and skill from the player, like in typical hack’n’slash games.
West of Loathing
RPG 10 August 2017
An unusual RPG developed by Asymmetric. The game is heavily inspired by the slapstick comedies and takes the player to a land resembling the Wild West. The main protagonist of the game is a daredevil, who wants to start a new chapter of his life, so he leaves his family farm and sets off on a journey to the town of Frisco.
The Snack World: Trejarers
RPG 10 August 2017
A role-playing game by Level 5 for mobile devices and Nintendo 3DS. Snack World is set in a fantasy realm, and you play as a young boy called Chup, who wants to exact revenge on the invaders that burned his family village to the ground. Fortunately, Chup is not alone — he is accompanied by his friends, Mayone and Pepperon. The game utilizes an isometric view and the gameplay focuses on exploration and collecting various items.
Nexomon
RPG 10 August 2017
A mobile role-playing game heavily-inspired by the Pokemon series. The game is set in a fantasy land, combining modern reality with science-fiction elements. You play as a trainer, whose task is to catch the eponymous creatures, develop their abilities, and use them to battle other trainers. In Nexomon, you traverse a world divided into 10 regions, visit shops, talk to NPCs, and complete a variety of quests.
Realms of Arkania: Star Trail HD
RPG 10 August 2017
Realms of Arkania: Star Trail HD is a remake of the second installment in the best-selling RPG series that was originally released in 1994. The remake was developed by Crafty Studios. The game is based on the The Dark Eye tabletop RPG system and its interface was significantly improved and brought to modern standards, which can be seen in character portraits, new icons, and indicators. Realms of Arkania: Star Trail now also has a minimap.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Horns of the Reach
RPG 14 August 2017
The Elder Scrolls Online: Horns of the Reach is the first official DLC for The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind, the biggest expansion so far that was released for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited. It was developed by ZeniMax Online. The newest introduction brought to the game by the expansion are two new dungeons: Bloodroot Forge and Falkreath Hold. In addition to that, Horns of the Reach introduces new items, monster masks, and achievements.
The SoulKeeper VR
RPG 15 August 2017
Action RPG game produced by HELM Systems studio. While having fun, we travel through a fantastic land full of adventures and dangers. The title is based on Epic Games Unreal Engine 4 technology.
Dofus Touch
RPG 17 August 2017
A mobile version of the popular MMORPG for PC which debuted back in 2004. Dofus Touch was developed by Ankama Studio. The game takes us to a fantasy world that consists of seventeen vast locations. The gameplay is focused on exploration of varied environments, collecting new equipment, fighting opponents taken straight out of medieval bestiaries, and developing our hero. The protagonist can represent one of eleven classes and thirty professions that let us, for example, trade of craft weapons.
The Bard's Tale: Remastered and Resnarkled
RPG 17 August 2017
A remaster of The Bard's Tale, a well-received action RPG from 2004, developed by inXile Entertainment. The plot is not connected to any previous entries in the series. The game's protagonist is the titular Bard who goes on a journey during which he must find Caleigh, a beautiful princess who was kidnapped by members of a demonic cult. In order to complete the quest and get some gold, our protagonist will have to survive many dangerous adventures and complete dozens of tasks from NPCs.
Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon
RPG 24 August 2017
A sequel to the action RPG from the Japanese studio Gust. Nights of Azure 2 lets us revisit the dark fantasy world, in which humanity rules only by daylight, while night belongs to demonic minions of the Night Lord. However, we won’t see any old faces from first game, as the second game focuses on completely new characters. Players take role of Ashule, a warrior who dies while trying to defend her friend Liliana from a powerful demon and is reborn as half-demonic being.
Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
RPG 29 August 2017
Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is a turn-based RPG crossover between two popular franchises, Super Mario and Rabbids, developed by Ubisoft for Nintendo Switch. The iconic heroes of both series (Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach and four Rabbids) take part in our adventure. Gameplay is based on three elements: exploration, quests, and combat. We will explore four diverse worlds filled with secrets and riddles that await to be discovered and solved.
Questland: Turn Based RPG
RPG 31 August 2017
Dedicated to mobile devices and embedded in the world of fantasy RPG, in which the action is observed from the perspective of the first person. Production has a turn-based combat system and allows you to play in PvE and PvP modes.
Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2
RPG 31 August 2017
Another spin-off in the popular series of dungeon crawlers, Etrian Odyssey, developed by Spike Chunsoft. The player assumes the role of an adventurer, who helps an unfamiliar woman in reaching the roots of the Yggdrasil tree, which is told to hide a gate to the world of gods. The events in Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2 are presented from an isometric perspective, and a significant portion of gameplay is about exploration of randomly generated dungeons as well as fighting turn-based battles.
Songbringer
RPG 01 September 2017
Developed by a one-man studio called Wizard Fu Games, Songbringer is an RPG drawing its inspiration from The Legend of Zelda video game series. In the game, the player assumes the role of a hero, who travels throughout the galaxy on board of a space ship accompanied by a former programmer, who, before his death, transferred his consciousness to a so-called skybot.
Tyranny: Bastard's Wound
RPG 07 September 2017
Tyranny: Bastard’s Wound is an expansion for Tyranny, a a role-playing game developed by Obsidian Entertainment. The expansion takes us to a new part of the Tiers world. The story focuses on a illegal refugee camp inhabited by those who managed to flee from under Kyros’ ruthless rule and now are forced to live in hiding. Bastard’s Wound also expands the story lines of Barik, Lantry, and Verse known from the base game and gives us the possibility of learning more about the Beasts of Terratus.
Monster Hunter Stories (2017)
RPG 08 September 2017
A spin-off of the popular RPG series by Capcom, started in 2004. Like in the previous games of the franchise, Monster Hunter Stories focuses on challenging fights against giant monsters, but offers a different approach to the well-known theme. We play as a young boy who sets out on a journey accompanied by the mascot of the series, a Felyne warrior. A one-man-one-cat team travels across a vast open world, performing various tasks and facing local monsters.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
RPG 12 September 2017
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is the eighth installment of the fantasy action RPG series from Nihon Falcom. The game takes place in the same Greek mythology-inspired fantasy world as the series' previous installments. Once again we play as the warrior called Adol Christin who, after the ship he was traveling went under, ends up with the rest of the crew on the cursed island Seiren. Our hero's dreams about the mysterious girl named Dana turn out to be the key to solving the mystery of the island.
Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition
RPG 14 September 2017
A direct sequel to Divinity: Original Sin and another installment in the popular RPG series launched in 2002 by the Belgian developer, Larian Studios. The story takes place once more in the fantasy land of Rivellon and presents events that occur between the first and second game in the franchise. This time around, we assume the role of a sorcerer, who uses the forbidden powers of the Source and is constantly pursued by the Order.
Guardians of Ember
RPG 20 September 2017
An MMORPG based on hack'n'slash mechanics - Guardians of Ember was developed by Runewaker Entertainment, the creators of Dragon's Prophet and Runes of Magic. The player is taken to a fantasy land which is being torn apart by the chaos of war. The players join the titular brotherhood, which seems to be the last hope the land of Olyndale has.
Terra Battle 2
RPG 21 September 2017
The second installment in the jRPG series developed by Mistwalker – a company established by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of the Final Fantasy series. In terms of its plot, Terra Battle 2 is not a direct continuation of its predecessor and takes the player to an entirely new fantasy world. The fate of this realm hangs by a thread as the dark creatures previously turned to stone are brought back to life.
Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire
RPG 22 September 2017
An expansion pack for the popular MMORPG Guild Wars 2 from ArenaNet. Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire is set after the events of the previous DLC: Heart of Thorns. This time the players have to defend the southern realm of Elona and the Crystal Desert from the march of the army of Balthazar, the god of war and fire. The Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire add-on introduces five large zones, which you can explore both on foot and on a mount.
Pokemon Gold
RPG 22 September 2017
New edition of a classic entry in the Pokemon series and part of the so-called second generation along with Pokemon Silver. The original game debuted in 1999 in Japan for the Game Boy Color handheld, and then has been released on Nintendo 3DS console family more than fifteen years later.
Consortium: The Tower
RPG 22 September 2017
A continuation to Consortium (2014), developed by Interdimensional Games. This extraordinary mixture of an FPP shooter, an adventure game, and an RPG is set in 2042. The protagonist - agent Bishop Six, gets assigned to a task of rescuing people kept hostage in London's Churchill Tower by Kiril Angelov.
Pokemon Silver
RPG 22 September 2017
A new edition of the franchise's classic installment. Along with Pokemon Gold, the game constitutes the so-called second generation of the main video game series. The original version had its debut in Japan in 1999, and was released for Game Boy Color. More than fifteen years later, the game returns, coming out for Nintendo 3DS. Pokemon Silver is set in a fictional world inhabited by the titular creatures. The player takes on the role of a beginner Pokemon trainer.
Valnir Rok
RPG 26 September 2017
Valnir Rok is an online action game by Encurio. The production was inspired by Norse mythology and you play as a shipwrecked Viking, who finds themselves on a mysterious island full of ruins, mysteries, and monsters. The gameplay gives you much freedom, so you can decide which tasks you want to complete and how to do it. You can e.g.
Summon Night 6: Lost Borders
RPG 27 September 2017
The sixth major installment in the series of jRPGs enriched with elements of strategy, visual novel and dating simulation game, which was first launched in 2000. Summon Night 6: Lost Borders tells of three characters, each having their own companion: a flying creature with unique abilities. When strangers literally fell from the skies into the world of Fillujah, the protagonists decided to learn the secret they hide. The gameplay is based on two pillars.
Golf Story
RPG 28 September 2017
Developed by a small independent studio called Sidebar Games, Golf Story is an interesting combination of several video game genres created to deliver the titular golf experience. In the game, the player gets to assume the role of a golf player, who travels the world in search for new challenges and opponents.
Vaporum
RPG 28 September 2017
Vaporum is a steampunk RPG developed by Fatbot Games. In the game, the player assumes control of a group of daredevils who are trapped on a mysterious island with only one way to escape - they have to reach the top of the mighty tower filled with traps, secret passages, and hordes of enemies. The game represents the genre of dungeon crawlers. One observes the action from the first-person perspective, however, they can turn only by 90 degrees to the left and right.
Fall of Light
RPG 28 September 2017
Developed by RuneHeads, Fall of Light is an RPG with some elements typical for dungeon crawlers. The action of the game is set in a fantastical world gradually devoured by darkness. The player assumes the role of a warrior named Nyx, whose final task is to embark on a journey through the realm filled with many dangers and guide his daughter - Aether to the last place suffused with sunlight.
Goken
RPG 29 September 2017
An action-RPG title set in an open world, Goken focuses on exploration, performing main and side quests and fighting various enemies. All of this is presented in characteristic style resembling an anime series.
Digimon Links
RPG 03 October 2017
A mobile adaptation of Digimon, the iconic Japanese franchise that once was the main rival of Pokemons. The title immerses the player in taking care of the needs of the titular creatures, training them and taking them to 3 on 3 arena battles.
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
RPG 03 October 2017
A fantasy jRPG featuring a turn-based combat system, based on the popular Battle Chasers comic book series. The game was developed by Airship Syndicate, founded by the creators of the Darksiders game, including the creative director and the comic's author, Joe Maureira. The game is set in a fantasy universe, where magic and science coexist, and you play as the characters known from the comics, such as the warrior Garrison, a little girl called Gully, or the golem Calibretto.
Culdcept Revolt
RPG 03 October 2017
Culdcept Revolt is a turn-based RPG developed by Omiya Soft, which uses elements of card and board games and was released as part of celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Culdcept series. The game takes us to a fantasy world where we play as a boy named Allen. He's a recruit in the Rebel Army that fights to put an end to the tyrannical rule of Count Kraniss. As we play, we take part in turn-based battles that take place on grid-covered maps.
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
RPG 06 October 2017
A remake of the 2003 Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga developed by AlphaDream on Game Boy Advance. It is an unusual arcade RPG with turn-based combat. During the game, the titular Mario brothers have to join forces with their arch-enemy – Bowser, and together they set out to the Beanbean Kingdom to retrieve Princess Peach’s stolen voice. The 3DS release of the game’s remake features improved visuals with more polished character models and lighting effects that are much more pleasing to the eye.
Taichi Panda 3: Dragon Hunter
RPG 10 October 2017
The third entry in the popular series of mobile online fantasy action role-playing games. The title features a long single player campaign, cooperative boss battles and PvP mode. It also features high quality three-dimensional graphics.
Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online
RPG 10 October 2017
Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online is a spin-off of the Cyberdimension Neptunia series developed by Compile Heart. Once again, the players take part in the adventures of four goddesses that represent various gaming consoles. This time Vert (Xbox), Blanc (Nintendo), Neptune (SEGA), an Noire (PlayStation) test an unfinished MMOPRG. Beating all challenges will give our heroes the possibility of finding the creator of the game and gaining his help in fighting the Demon King.
The Well
RPG 11 October 2017
An RPG dedicated exclusively to Samsung Gear virtual reality headset. The player assumes the role of a hero whose mission is to save a village from an race of invaders known as Thesh and other barbarian groups living in its vicinity. The quest to discover the secrets of the alien race and to save the village from imminent destruction will see us fight numerous battles and investigate a network of mysterious ruins.
Grim Dawn: Ashes of Malmouth
RPG 11 October 2017
Grim Dawn: Ashes of Malmouth is an expansion to a 2016 action RPG. It introduces two new chapters to the campaign, two new classes, three hundred items, forty new bosses and fourteen star constellations, all of which provide useful bonuses to the player character.
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns
RPG 13 October 2017
An sequel to the 2014 farm game Story of Seasons, created by Marvelous, who also developed e.g. games in the Harvest Moon series. The fundamental mechanics of the gameplay remained unchanged. In the game, you manage a declining farm, trying to restore it to its former glory. You play mostly by taking care of your animals, buying and planting seeds, gathering and selling crops, and also meeting various NPCs.
Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth
RPG 17 October 2017
The fifth full-fledged installment in a series of classic turn-based jRPGs developed by Atlus for Nintendo's hand-held consoles. The action takes place in the mysterious land of Arcadia. It is inhabited by four races - the game features original interpretations of the typical fantasy races. In terms of gameplay mechanics, it is a first-person dungeon crawler. The player assembles a team of characters representing various classes.
Elex
RPG 17 October 2017
A third person action-RPG developed by the creators of the legendary Gothic series - German studio Piranha Bytes. In contrast to the aforementioned Gothic, Elex is set in a dark post-apocalyptic universe that combines elements of both science-fiction and fantasy and where technology meets magic. In terms of mechanics, the game is similar to other modern action-RPGs.
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
RPG 17 October 2017
Another installment in an RPG series based on the Comedy Central’ cult adult-oriented cartoon TV series. The title is a direct sequel to South Park: The Stick of Truth released in 2014. However, unlike that game, this one was created by an Ubisoft’s subsidiary. Once again you play as the New Kid, whose family just recently moved in to South Park. This tim, Cartman and his group play the roles of superheroes, making up the vigilante group of Coon & Friends.
The Sun: Origin
RPG 21 October 2017
The Sun is a post-apocalyptic game by Ukrainian studio EGProject, blending RPG mechanics with FPS elements. The story takes place several hundred years in the future, on Earth, which has been destroyed by disastrous beams of solar energy and radiation. You play as person raised by former shelter dwellers, who decided to rebuild the human civilization. The game utilizes the first person's view and features an open world.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Clockwork City
RPG 23 October 2017
Another large expansion pack for The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited, an MMORPG created by ZeniMax Online. The add-on, called Clockwork City, offers a completely new story campaign that should take about 10 hours to complete. The campaign takes us to Sotha Sil, a city located south of Morrowind. The player's goal is to put an end to a Deadra's plans. The Daedra are powerful and evil creatures living in the depths of Oblivion.
ArcheAge Begins
RPG 24 October 2017
A mobile role-playing game and a prequel to the PC production ArcheAge. It is set 2000 years before the events of the original game. You learn the story of the legendary expedition of twelve heroes, who decided to find the source of magic.
Final Fantasy Dimensions II
RPG 31 October 2017
A sequel to the popular spin-off of the Final Fantasy series. The players assume the role of Morrow, a boy who is tasked with saving the fantasy realm of Eidola. The protagonist is accompanied by Aemo, a girl from the future, and by allies encountered during the journey.
Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection
RPG 31 October 2017
Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection is an action RPG developed by Nihon Falcom and XSEED Games, initially released in 2008 in Japan and nine years later on western markets. The game takes place in a fantasy world where, as a result of the war between demons and humans (aided by dragons), magic is not as strong and present as it once was. Instead of magical portals, people use planes as means of intercontinental transportation.
Steven Universe: Save the Light
RPG 31 October 2017
Steven Universe: Save the Light is a sequel to the mobile game Attack on Light developed by GrumpyFace Studios. The game is based on the universe from one of the Cartoon Network's animated TV series, but tells a completely different story. We play as the titular Steven who, accompanied by his friends, has to stop a mysterious villain from destroying the world. Combat in Steven Universe: Save the Light is turn-based.
.hack//G.U. Last Recode
RPG 03 November 2017
.hack//G.U. Last Recode is a collection of three Japanese RPGs initially released on PlayStation 2 between 2006-2007: hack//G.U. vol. 1//Rebirth, .hack//G.U. Vol.2//Reminisce, and .hack//G.U. Vol.3//Redemption. All three have been developed by CyberConnect2, also responsible for working on the remastered editions. These MMORPGs allow the player to visit a virtual world, in which they has to complete consecutive tasks and fight enemies in real time with a team of over a dozen warriors.
Hand of Fate 2
RPG 07 November 2017
A new installment of an unusual RPG from Defiant Development, enriched with board and card game elements. Similarly to its predecessor, the player is tasked with taking on the challenges created using cards rolled by a magical enemy, called The Dealer. Thanks to the efforts of the previous protagonist, he was defeated, but the hero was0 corrupted by his own power, and became a bloodthirsty tyrant. The Dealer returns to train a new hero, capable of facing his predecessor.
Bladebound
RPG 09 November 2017
A fantasy action RPG developed by Polish studio Artifex Mundi. The game, developed for mobile platforms, uses free-to-play distribution model with microtransactions. Bladebound presents a grim vision of a fantasy world that was conquered by evil armies. The player assumes the role of the last member of the Order of the Valiant, who after many centuries returns to the realm in order to avenge his brothers and save what is left of the world.
Willy-Nilly Knight
RPG 10 November 2017
A tactical RPG, combining turn-based combat and real-time exploration. Developed by a Russian independent studio – Double Dice Games, the game takes players on a journey to a fantastical realm inspired by Arthurian Legends. Enchanted forests and snow-covered mountain peaks – this is the path taken by our team comprising Arthur – a fearless warrior, who wields the magical sword he previously drew from a stone, Ginevra – an expert witch, Idril – an elvish archer, and Kerdick – a muscular dwarf.
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope
RPG 14 November 2017
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope is another installment of the popular game series that blends elements of JRPGs, adventure games, and farming simulators. It was developed by the Japanese studio Natsume, which got the rights to the Harvest Moon franchise in 2014. In comparison with the previous games of the series, Light of Hope has a more complex scenario with clearly stated goals. We play as a sailor whose ship sank near a small island.
Alvastia Chronicles
RPG 15 November 2017
The jRPG, in which we are primarily involved in traversing the world and looking for allies to fight the forces of darkness. The audiovisual side of Alvastia Chronicles has been maintained in the style of the first installments of the Final Fantasy series.
Hyakki Castle
RPG 15 November 2017
Hyakki Castle is a role-playing game developed by Japanese studio Asakusa. The developers were inspired by the rich folklore and history of their country. The game takes place during the Edo period and revolves around a wizard sent to a stronghold that serves as a prison for the enemies of the shogunate. Somehow he manages to free himself and take control of the whole building. The player controls a four-person group of warriors sent to stop the mage.
Lineage 2: Revolution
RPG 15 November 2017
A mobile MMORPG developed for iOS and Android platforms. Lineage 2: Revolution takes place in a large, open world with thousands of players on a single server and focuses on arcade combat and large scale battles for up to two hundred players at once.
Kings and Heroes
RPG 16 November 2017
An action RPG with MMO elements set in a fantasy world. In Kings and Heroes, the players get to control characters they create themselves and set off on a journey, on which they fight foes, complete quests assigned by NPCs, and gradually upgrade their combat potential. The game features both single and multiplayer modes (the latter one is for up to seven players).
Demon Gaze II
RPG 17 November 2017
Demon Gaze II is a classic Japanese dungeon-crawler game, which constitutes the sequel to the first installment - it came out in 2013 on PlayStation Vita. The player takes on the role of a resistance member whose goal is to bring down the tyrant's rule. As a result of experiments conducted on the protagonist, they gain the ability to control demons - along with their companions, the protagonist decides to make use of this ability in the fight against the tyranny.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
RPG 17 November 2017
A special edition of the fifth installment in the popular RPG series by Bethesda, created for VR headgear and motion controllers. The plot of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR does not differ from that in the original version of the game. The story takes place in a fantasy world, which is threatened by dragons, led by Alduin. You play as the last Dovahkiin, a human that can speak dragon language, which makes them the only one capable of stopping the oncoming apocalypse.
Titan Quest: Ragnarok
RPG 17 November 2017
An extensive add-on to a hack-and-slash game called Titan Quest Anniversary Edition. This expansion introduces a new story act, more types of enemies, new pieces of gear, and improves the game's visuals.
Pokemon Ultra Sun
RPG 17 November 2017
Pokemon Ultra Sun is yet another installment of the popular RPG series developed by Game Freak for Nintendo handheld consoles. It was released along with Pokemon Ultra Moon as the improved versions of the 7th generation handheld consoles launch titles, Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon. Once again, we play as a novice Pokemon trainer who desires to become the very best trainer in the world.
Pokemon Ultra Moon
RPG 17 November 2017
Pokemon Ultra Moon is yet another installment of the popular RPG series developed by Game Freak for Nintendo handheld consoles. It was released along with Pokemon Ultra Sun as the improved versions of the 7th generation handheld consoles launch titles, Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon. Once again, we play as a novice Pokemon trainer who desires to become the very best trainer in the world.
Life is Feudal: MMO
RPG 18 November 2017
Developed by the Russian Bitbox studio, Life is Feudal: MMO is a spiritual successor to a 2013 game that combined elements of MMORPG and a medieval life simulator. The game expands the elements from its original and features a much bigger scope with its wider open world and even more options to shape it.
Star Ocean: The Last Hope - 4K & Full HD Remaster
RPG 28 November 2017
Star Ocean: The Last Hope - 4K & Full DH Remaster is a remastered version of a jRPG released in 2009. In comparison with the original release, the game delivers improved visuals, mainly due to the much higher available resolution. The PC Windows version introduces mouse and keyboard support and features the screenshot functionality, which hides interface elements on the pictures.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
RPG 01 December 2017
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is the third entry in the Xenoblade series. The previous entries were Xenoblade Chronicles for Wii and Xenoblade Chronicles X for Wii U. The new entry isn’t directly related to its predecessors, but similarly to Final Fantasy series it shares some common elements with them, including enemies, available items, attacks and character skills. During the adventure the player assumes the role of a boy named Rex.
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.
The Surge: A Walk in the Park
RPG 05 December 2017
An expansion pack to The Surge. It takes the player to CREO World – an amusement park created for the employees of the CREO corporation. In addition to new location, the add-on introduces new types of weapons, armor and implants that increase the player’s chances on the battlefield. Completely new enemies, including a powerful boss, are a novelty as well.
Two Worlds II: Echoes of the Dark Past
RPG 07 December 2017
An expansion to Two Worlds II, in which the players get to explore ancient ruins located in the eastern part of Antaloor. This add-on introduces three new maps to the multiplayer mode, over three hundred pieces of gear, and entirely new opponents. To top it all, this DLC improved the overall look of the weapons and introduces players to the soundtrack that accompanies them on their adventures.
Demons Age
RPG 08 December 2017
A classic cRPG game with isometric view and turn-based battles, developed by independent Portuguese studio Bigmoon Interactive. Set in a fantasy world, the game takes us to fictional Moragon peninsula, through which savage force of demons has passed, mercilessly dealing with local races of humans, elves, halflings, and dwarves. Players take on the role of a hero who has to free the land, ultimately defeating the source of evil.
World of Final Fantasy: Meli Melo
RPG 11 December 2017
A simple role-playing game and a spin-off of a PC/console title known as World of Final Fantasy. The players enter the world of Valgallan with the goal to face numerous enemies in a turn-based environment. Aside from single-player, the game offers cooperative multiplayer modes.
Fallout 4 VR
RPG 12 December 2017
A special version of Fallout 4 developed by Bethesda Softworks with VR headsets in mind. Content-wise, the game doesn’t significantly deviate from the original, although the systems of combat, crafting, and building were altered in order to work with VR devices. The title is still an extensive RPG that takes us to an open post-apocalyptic world.
EverQuest: Ring of Scale
RPG 12 December 2017
Another expansion for the popular game EverQuest, in which you return to Kunark to face the threat of the Sarnak Empire. The expansion adds new areas to conquer and quests to complete, as well as a set of spells, battle skills, and the ability to reach level 110.
Zombasite: Orc Schism
RPG 18 December 2017
The first large DLC expansion for Zombasite, a unique hack ‘n’ slash developed by Soldak Entertainment. The new expansion adds new area types and three races – Dark Orcs, Mutated, and Zombie Lords. The game maintains the same audiovisuals as seen in the basic game, with new mechanics and novelties such as town sieges, new character classes and three new specializations – Minstrel, Illusionist, and Sage.
Dragon Fang Z: The Rose & Dungeon of Time
RPG 19 December 2017
A Japanese role-playing roguelike game developed by Toydea. The players assume the role of a half-human, half-dragon Rose and they explore a mysterious dungeon in search for a treasure that will help them get back home. The game features 200 different enemies. Their fangs can be used for strengthening the protagonist. There are also many items of varied properties to obtain.
Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings
RPG 21 December 2017
Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings is a yet another installment in the popular jRPG series. The game tells the story of two sisters running a mysterious alchemy lab and strongly emphasizes this particular kind of magical arts, offering elaborate crafting systems and rich choice of ingredients. Players are bound to spend much of their time on turn-based battles.