Best RPG Games
1,761 RPG games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Watch Dogs: Legion
Released: Oct 29, 2020
Critic rating: 81.4 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
In Watch Dogs: Legion, near future London is facing its downfall...
Dex
Released: May 7, 2015
Critic rating: 69.4 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Discover the truth behind an enigmatic AI striving to reach the Singularity, a theoretical “event horizon” in which artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence and all bets about the future will be off.
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Released: Nov 17, 2017
Critic rating: 82.5 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
"Take on the role of a Pokémon Trainer and uncover new tales, and unravel the mystery behind the two forms reminiscent of the Legendary Pokémon.
Gunfire Reborn
Released: Nov 17, 2021
Critic rating: 74.0 / 100 • 43 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, roguelite and RPG.
Shadowrun Returns
Released: Jul 25, 2013
Critic rating: 72.5 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
The year is 2054.
Populous
Released: Jun 5, 1989
Critic rating: 73.9 / 100 • 47 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: Acorn Archimedes, PC-9800 Series, Sharp X68000, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, PC (Microsoft Windows), TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine, Mac, DOS, Amiga, Sega Master System/Mark III
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Populous is a real-time strategy game where the player takes the role of a deity influencing the development of civilizations.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
Released: Sep 8, 2020
Critic rating: 78.3 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
The hit RPG returns!
Palia
Released: Dec 14, 2023
Critic rating: 87.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Palia is a free-to-play life simulation MMO where players take on the role of humans who have mysteriously appeared in a world primarily inhabited by a species called the Majiri.
Dungeon Defenders
Released: Dec 15, 2010
Critic rating: 77.5 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Dungeon Defenders is a Tower Defense Action-RPG where you must save the land of Etheria from an Ancient Evil!
The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age
Released: Nov 2, 2004
Critic rating: 75.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The Lord of the Rings:The Third Age introduces entirely new characters which aren't mentioned in the books or movies.
Fire Emblem: Fuuin no Tsurugi
Released: Mar 29, 2002
Critic rating: 73.9 / 100 • 53 votes
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: Wii U, Game Boy Advance
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade is a Japanese tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Mortal Kombat: Deception
Released: Oct 4, 2004
Critic rating: 76.7 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Card & Board Game
Platforms: Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Mortal Kombat: Deception is the sixth installment in the Mortal Kombat franchise.
The Sims 2: Seasons
Released: Mar 1, 2007
Critic rating: 69.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
Head outdoors for year-round fun with your Sims in The Sims 2: Seasons, the fifth expansion pack for The Sims 2!
Skylanders: SuperChargers
Released: Sep 20, 2015
Critic rating: 79.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Racing, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Kick your adventure into overdrive!
Paper Mario: Sticker Star
Released: Nov 10, 2012
Critic rating: 78.8 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
Game modes: Single player
A sticky situation has never been so fun!
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
Released: Aug 27, 2020
Critic rating: 77.8 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Sport, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
A new Captain Tsubasa game is here, 10 years after the release of the previous console game!
Divinity: Dragon Commander
Released: Aug 6, 2013
Critic rating: 75.0 / 100
Rating: PEGI 12
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
You are the Dragon Commander.
Anachronox
Released: Jun 27, 2001
Critic rating: 70.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG)
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player
Welcome to Anachronox, an abandoned alien artificial planet at the centre of the universe, now home to lowlifes, thieves, and scoundrels.
Immortals Fenyx Rising
Released: Dec 2, 2020
Critic rating: 73.7 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
From the creators of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey comes a storybook adventure about a forgotten hero on a quest to save the Greek gods.
Grand Kingdom
Released: Nov 19, 2015
Critic rating: 78.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita
Game modes: Single player
After the fall of the once-prosperous Uldein Empire over one hundred years ago, the Four Great Nations now wage war to claim dominion over the Resonail continent.
The Guild 2
Released: Sep 29, 2006
Critic rating: 68.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The Guild 2 is the shining successor of the ultra successful medieval life sim, Europe 1400.
Overlord
Released: Jun 26, 2007
Critic rating: 70.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Overlord is an action role-playing video game set in an alternate world, where the player takes the role of a resurrected warrior known as "The Overlord" who has control over hordes of gremlin-like creatures known as "Minions".
Lost in Random
Released: Sep 10, 2021
Critic rating: 77.4 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Welcome to the world of Random, a dark kingdom where every citizen’s future is determined by the roll of a dice.
The Riftbreaker
Released: Oct 14, 2021
Critic rating: 82.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
The Riftbreaker is a base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements.
Tales of Zestiria
Released: Jan 22, 2015
Critic rating: 76.9 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG)
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Tales of Zestiria is a Japanese role-playing game.