PS5 RPG Video Games
RPG. This category includes games that put emphasis on progress system for a controlled character (or a group of characters) which is (are) described with many statistics. They also have a multi-plot story and quests. There are classic RPGs with turn-based combat and rules inspired by pen-and-paper RPGs (e.g. Baldur’s Gate, Fallout), action RPGs with dynamic real time combat (Dark Souls) and jRPGs – very specific titles based on Japanese style and culture, especially on manga and anime (Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts). more
Cyberpunk 2077 (PS5)
RPG November 2020
A science-fiction RPG title based on tabletop role-playing game Cyberpunk. This production was developed by CD Projekt RED studio – the team who gained worldwide acclaim thanks to its successful The Witcher series – actively supported by the co-writer of the original system, Mike Pondsmith. The story takes you to the year 2077, featuring technically advanced, albeit corrupted world of the future. The game is set in Night City, a place known well to the fans of Cyberpunk universe, where ominous intrigues and secrets thrive. While exploring the game’s open world, you learn the complex, multi-threaded narrative through numerous dialogues, which often put you up against tough moral choices. Classes and character progression system, combat model, as well as dozens of in-game augmentations were inspired of the original role-playing system. The visual side of the game is built on enhanced version of Red engine, previously used in The Witcher 3.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 (PS5)
RPG 2021
The first-person RPG game is a continuation of the cult-classic title from 2004. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is set in the universe of an urban fantasy world full of darkness. The game was developed by Hardsuit Labs, supported by some authors of the original, as well as Chris Avellone.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited (PS5)
RPG TBA
A MMORPG set in The Elder Scrolls universe. The Elder Scrolls Online was created by the more than 250-people-strong team of ZeniMax Online Studios. The game is set 1,000 years before the events of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. House of Thern wants to reclaim its former power and strikes a deal with the necromancer Mannimarco. Little do they know of his pact with the demonic prince Molag Bal, who wants to take over the world. The player's character can side with one of three major factions (Ebonheart Pact, Aldmeri Dominium, and Daggerfall Covenant), as well as join numerous minor organizations, such as mages guild, fighters guild, or the thieves guild. Gameplay combines elements well-known to TES fans and features typical MMORPG mechanics.
Demon's Souls (PS5)
RPG TBA
Demon's Souls is a remake of the cult action game from FromSoftware, which is the protoplast of the Dark Souls series. The new version, prepared by Bluepoint Games, offers, above all, a completely refreshed graphic design and improved control.
Gothic Remake (PS5)
RPG TBA
Remake of the cult RPG from 2001, developed on behalf of THQ Nordic by its own Barcelona studio. Gothic stands out primarily due to its completely new graphic design. In addition, a number of changes have been made to the mechanics.
Dragon Age IV (PS5)
RPG 2022
The fourth installment of the popular series of RPG games, developed by the BioWare studio. Dragon Age 4 once again takes us on a journey to the fantasy world of Thedas - over the course of our adventure we engage in exploration, we execute various tasks and fight against enemies.
Steelrising (PS5)
RPG TBA
Steelrising is an action RPG developed by Spiders studio, responsible for such titles as The Technomancer and GreedFall. The game was set in an alternative version of Paris during the French Revolution.
Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood (PS5)
RPG February 2021
Developed by the French studio Cyanide, Werewolf: The Apocalypse is an RPG adaptation of the tabletop role-playing game by the same name. The action of the game is set in present times in a dark alternative version of our own reality inhabited by numerous creatures we know from myths and legends. The player assumes the role of a member of the werewolf race, who, together with their companions from the herd, sets off to face the mysterious Wyrm – a powerful force trying to destroy the entire planet. The game has been set in a fictional universe called the World of Darkness, which includes many other RPG systems, allowing the players to assume the roles of numerous characters.
Lords of the Fallen 2 (PS5)
RPG TBA
A sequel to the successful action RPG created by CI Games - a Polish team behind the development of such franchises as Sniper Ghost Warrior or Art of Murder. Tomasz Gop took part in production of the game as well. He is an experienced gamemaker who had previously worked in CD Projekt RED as a senior producer of The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings. The Lords of the Fallen series is set in a dark fantasy world, where humanity is forced to face the armies of a fallen god. A group of warriors who have a lot to answer for themselves is sent first to the fight against the tyrant. The player assumed the role of one such fighter in the first installment. Contrary to its predecessor, Lords of the Fallen 2 offers a more extensive plot that aims to spark the interest of a wider group of players. In terms of the mechanics, the sequel is still an action RPG focusing on exploration and arcade combat. Combat itself was additionally extended however, in order to make it feel deeper. As a role-playing game, Lords of the Fallen 2 allows us to choose a specialty and develop the protagonist in our preferred direction.
Warhammer: Chaosbane (PS5)
RPG 2021
Warhammer: Chaosbane is an action role-playing game. The gameplay features typical hack-n-slash mechanics. You mostly explore the in-game world, develop your character, and fight hordes of monsters using a system that focuses on both your character's statistics and your skills.
Scarlet Nexus (PS5)
RPG 2021
Scarlet Nexus is a jRPG in which the player controls a hero endowed with psychokinesis power. The action of the game takes place in the city of New Himuka - a futuristic place where modern technology intertwines with the psionics.
Two Worlds III (PS5)
RPG TBA
The third major installment in the third-person action RPG series started in 2007. The game is being developed by Polish studio Reality Pump which, after releasing the unsuccessful RPG Raven’s Cry and allegedly having gone bankrupt, was taken under the wings of a German company TopWare Interactive. The action of Two Worlds III once again takes us to Antaloor, the world known from the previous parts of the game. You assume the role of a hero whose actions will shape the fate of the whole universe. Mechanics combine classic RPG elements – rich, multi-branch storylines with loads of main and side quests, and an extensive character progression system – with dynamic arcade combat, during which you can use a wide range of weapons, armors, and magic.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon (PS5)
RPG December 2020
Yakuza 7: Whereabouts of Light and Darkness is an action game which is the next installment of the popular Yakuza series. This time, instead of going to Tokyo, the players go to Yokohama, where they take control of the new protagonist - Ichiban Kasuga.
Haven (PS5)
RPG November 2020
An RPG game with adventure elements, which tells the story of two lovers who have fled to an alien planet. Haven, which was developed by the authors of such acclaimed titles as Furi, allows you to have fun both through a single-player mode and a local co-op mode.
Earthlock 2 (PS5)
RPG 2021
The second installment of the RPG series created by the independent Norwegian studio of SnowCastle Games. As in the previous part of the series, the title has colourful, cartoony graphics, and allows us to take control over a team of heroes who are journeying through a fantasy land.
Cris Tales (PS5)
RPG 2021
Cris Tales is a role-playing game that pays tribute to the classic jRPGs, featuring high quality 2D graphics and a unique gameplay system that moves us between the past, present and future of the explored world.