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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

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Fallout 4
Fallout 4

RPG 10 November 2015

The fourth major installment in the post-apocalyptic RPG series launched in 1997 by Black Isle Studios and Interplay. Starting from the third part, released in 2008, Bethesda acquired the rights to the franchise and took the reins of the subsequent production set in the cult post-apocalyptic universe. The game’s style is reminiscent of its two predecessors, in which – unlike in the first parts of the cycle – we experience the events from first-person perspective.

Fallout 3
Fallout 3

RPG 28 October 2008

The third installment in the popular series of post-apocalyptic cRPGs. Bethesda Softworks, best known for The Elder Scrolls series, took the reins of the production. The main story arc focuses on the search for our character’s father. During the journey, the main protagonist, called the Lone Wanderer, learns of Project Purity, which could provide water for the inhabitants of the Wasteland.

Fallout: New Vegas
Fallout: New Vegas

RPG 19 October 2010

Fallout: New Vegas is a spin-off to the famous post-apocalyptic cRPG series. The game was developed by Obsidian Entertainment, studio founded by ex-employees of Black Isle Studios (the creators of Fallout and Fallout 2). The story in Fallout: New Vegas focuses on a conflict between two factions: New California Republic and Caesar’s Legion, with the mysterious Mr. House and the citizens of New Vegas in the middle.

Fallout 76
Fallout 76

RPG 14 November 2018

A spin-off of the cult post-apocalyptic RPG series, and an online open-world survival game. You cooperate with other players or compete against them, trying to rebuild West Virginia decades after a nuclear disaster. Fallout 76 features many elements from Fallout 4, but the plot is less relevant and the game focuses on building outposts.

Mass Effect: Andromeda
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.

The Outer Worlds
The Outer Worlds

RPG 25 October 2019

Action RPG game created by Obsidian Entertainment studio. The Outer Worlds takes us to the retrofuturistic universe, to be more precise, to the destructible Halcyon colony, which is the furthest point on earth. The fate of this place, as well as that of the hero himself, depends on the choices made by the player.

Mass Effect 3
Mass Effect 3

RPG 06 March 2012

A third installment in the science fiction series created by BioWare, which is a combination of action RPG with a third-person shooter. The title is the culmination of the epic Mass Effect trilogy, completing the story of Commander Shepard and his war against the Reapers. The action begins as the protagonist is about to be summoned to a hearing concerning the aftermath of his last assignment. Shepard's testimony is interrupted by the very same invasion he desperately fought to prevent.

Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect 2

RPG 26 January 2010

A sequel to the bestselling action RPG developed by BioWare, continuing the story of Commander Shepard, who nearly lost his life attacked by a mysterious enemy after having beaten the Reapers during the final moments of Mass Effect. Restored to life by an enigmatic organization called Cerberus and considered rogue by his former allies, the protagonist assembles a team of daredevils capable of facing a new threat: the Collectors.

The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition
The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition

RPG 07 March 2023

A visually enhanced edition of the action RPG The Outer Worlds with all DLC included. The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition takes place in the space colony of Halcyon, which we must save from disaster... or wreak havoc in.

Mass Effect
Mass Effect

RPG 28 May 2008

A science-fiction action RPG developed by BioWare, the creators of such cult games as Baldur’s Gate and Neverwinter Nights. The story takes place at the end of the 22nd century.

Alpha Protocol
Alpha Protocol

RPG 28 May 2010

An espionage action game with distinct RPG elements, developed by Obsidian Entertainment. The player assumes the role of Michael Thorton – a secret agent whose main task is to unravel a conspiracy that threatens the political balance of the entire world. During his adventure, the main protagonist visits different parts of the globe (such as Rome, Moscow, and Taipei), and the task he has been assigned requires him to make difficult decisions, resulting in measurable results later on.

Mass Effect 3: Leviathan
Mass Effect 3: Leviathan

RPG 28 August 2012

A major expansion for the third installment in the cult RPG series Mass Effect, created by BioWare. Action of the DLC takes places during the war and concentrates on the eponymous mythical creature, known as the Leviathan of Dis, supposedly able to destroy a Reaper. Such powerful ally would be priceless in the fight against the Reapers so commander Shepard decides to verify the rumors and try to find Leviathan.

Hellgate: London
Hellgate: London

RPG 31 October 2007

A debut project of Flagship Studios, whose founders were employees of Blizzard North, creators of Diablo II, among others. No wonder that the game was created in the atmosphere of the legendary Diablo, combining elements of shooters and RPG.

Fallout 3: The Pitt
Fallout 3: The Pitt

RPG 24 March 2009

Second extension of the DLC to the third part of Fallout. This time the player can go to post-nuclear Pittsburgh, controlled by slave hunters. This plugin offers previously unknown weapons, armor, items, achievements and percussion. The whole thing is enough for about 2-3 hours of fun.

Fallout 3: Mothership Zeta
Fallout 3: Mothership Zeta

RPG 03 August 2009

The fifth DLC extension to Fallout 3, which allows players to go into space and explore the title, a huge alien ship. During the mission, the hero can use new weapons as well as put on previously unknown armour. NPC characters help us in our adventure - both completely new and those already known from the past.

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.

Fallout 3: Point Lookout
Fallout 3: Point Lookout

RPG 23 June 2009

Fourth official extension to Fallout 3. This time we go to the swamps, fighting new types of opponents and completing ten extensive quests. The add-on focuses on exploring and searching for secrets in a new environment, offering dozens of different locations to visit.

Cygnus Enterprises
Cygnus Enterprises

RPG August 2024 (early access since 16 December 2022)

Cygnus Enterprises is an action shooter RPG with elements of economic strategy. The player explores an alien planet and fights the local fauna, while having to expand the base, take care of the colonists' needs and develop the economy and technologies.

The Outer Worlds 2
The Outer Worlds 2

RPG TBA

The second part of the science fiction first-person RPG series. The Outer Worlds 2 was developed by Obsidian Entertainment, the authors of the first game in the series, and was published by Xbox Game Studios.

Fallout 3: Operation Anchorage
Fallout 3: Operation Anchorage

RPG 27 January 2009

The first extension of the DLC to the third part of the Fallout takes players to Alaska and offers the opportunity to face the Chinese military forces. The add-on offers four short missions, focusing primarily on combat. He also introduces a large set of weapons and armour.

Fallout 3: Broken Steel
Fallout 3: Broken Steel

RPG 05 May 2009

The third extension to the famous postapocalyptic game Fallout 3, produced by Bethesda Softworks. The action refers to the main plot from the basic version of the game and tells about the fate of the Steel Brotherhood fighting a war with a ruthless enclave.

Ashfall
Ashfall

RPG September 2024

A post-apocalyptic MMORPG shooter, developed by Legendary Star Studio. Ashfall is set in a world ruined by nuclear war. Your goal is clear - you must go on a quest to find the legendary Core of Creation, the key to saving humanity.

Fallout: New Vegas - Dead Money
Fallout: New Vegas - Dead Money

RPG 22 February 2011

First official DLC supplement to Fallout: New Vegas. Dead Money introduces new locations, enemies and skills and raises the maximum level of character development. The expansion plot revolves around the story of the Sierra Madre casino and its treasury.

Hellgate: Redemption
Hellgate: Redemption

RPG TBA

The fourth action RPG game from the Hellgate series started in 2007. Hellgate: Redemption is being made using Unreal Engine 5 and it should take a lot of inspirations from the original which combined RPG with MMO, and also in a way started the looter shooter subgenre.