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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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Path of Exile
RPG 24 August 2017
An online action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, a developer team from New Zealand. The action of Path of Exile is set in a fantasy world which was destroyed by a grand cataclysm. The players assume the role of exiles who try to survive in the dangerous continent of Wraeclast. The gameplay is focused on cooperation in teams of several players that traverse instance-based locations together. Each character can be developed choosing from more than 1300 skills.
Diablo IV
RPG 06 June 2023
Diablo 4 is a hack'n'slash RPG developed by Blizzard Entertainment. The players choose one of the playable characters and explore the world, battling hordes of monsters. The game returns to the dark atmosphere known from the first two installments and heavily emphasizes online features.
Genshin Impact
RPG canceled
An action adventure game set in a universe known from Genishin Impact manga. The production offers the possibility to control one of the few heroes. In the title you will also find a spectacular, arcade combat model and many different locations to explore. MiHoYo is responsible for creating the game.
Diablo II: Resurrected
RPG 23 September 2021
Diablo 2: Resurrected is a refreshed version of the cult hack'n'slash game from Blizzard Entertainment, featuring visual and system changes and gameplay improvements to both the base version of the classic and the Lord of Destruction expansion pack.
Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr
RPG 23 August 2018
The game is an action RPG created by Neocore Games. The player takes control of the titular Inquisitor, who investigates the mysterious Caligari Sector. The gameplay focuses around exploring randomly generated areas, completing various quests, and fighting hordes of enemies, among them the players can also encounter huge bosses. Besides the single-player campaign, the game includes a co-op mode and a PvP mode as well.
Grim Dawn
RPG 03 December 2021
A dark fantasy action RPG. Grim Dawn was developed by Crate Entertainment, a studio established by the former employees of Iron Lore, the creators of Titan Quest. The action takes place in the dark world of Cairn where a war fought between two mighty powers has driven the mankind to almost total extinction. The few remaining survivors inhabit small enclaves. We assume the role of a hero who possesses supernatural abilities and uses them to save the remains of the old Cairn.
Hammerwatch II
RPG canceled
A dynamic, pixelated hack'and'slash. Hammerwatch II tasks the players, a group of adventurers, with defeating a dragon army and saving the Kingdom of Herian. The game features co-op for up to four people.
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
RPG 15 March 2023
An action RPG set in dark fantasy world, developed by SolarFall Games and focusing on freedom of gameplay and character development. We play as a former officer of the corrupt Human Republic, who has developed magical powers; in a country were mutations are punished by death. Running away from certain demise, the hero ends up in the ranks of mysterious Templars, where he must discover the truth about his dark secret, which can lead to the end of humanity.
Titan Quest: Anniversary Edition
RPG 20 March 2018
A new edition of Titan Quest, a classic hack-and-slash, bundled with its official expansion Immortal Throne, prepared for the 10th anniversary of the release. The plot takes place in ancient times, and is based on stories from Greek, Egyptian, Babylonian, and Chinese mythologies. The players assume the role of a hero, who is tasked with finding a way to imprison the Titans, who've managed to escape after years of imprisonment, and are now causing mayhem and destruction on Earth.
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition
RPG 19 August 2014
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls is the first expansion pack for the best-selling action RPG game, Diablo III. The add-on created by the Blizzard Entertainment’s development team has added a fifth act to the main campaign, in which Malthael, the Angel of Death, is determined to put an end to the war between celestial beings and demons; the Black Stone binding Diablo’s soul is supposed to help him achieve this goal.
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred
RPG 2024
The first story expansion to Diablo 4, a 2023 action RPG by Blizzard Entertainment. Vessel of Hatred continues the base game's storyline, introducing a new area and character class.
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.
Achilles: Legends Untold
RPG canceled
An isometric action RPG by the Polish studio Dark Point Games, starring Achilles, caught up in a conflict between Ares and Hades. Achilles: Legends Untold supports singleplayer and co-op.
Ghostlore
RPG 18 May 2023
An action RPG heavily inspired by iconic hack'n'slashes such as Diablo 2 and Titan Quest, as well as by Southeast Asian folklore. It was developed by the two-people AT-AT Games team.
Titan Quest: Ragnarok
RPG 24 March 2020
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.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
RPG 03 October 2017
An expanded version of the third-person action RPG, initially released in 2012, developed exclusively for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 by Capcom. The action takes place in a vast fantasy world filled with a myriad of mythical creatures. The protagonist is a chosen one who comes back to life, after having been killed by a dragon, to slay his murdered and uncover the truth about his own identity.
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.
Torchlight III
RPG 13 October 2020
Torchlight Frontiers is a hack’n’slash action RPG. The main attraction of the game is an action-based combat system. The majority of missions are completed in teams of several people, but the game’s world is constant and inhabited by a large group of players like in MMO games.
Phantom Trigger
RPG 20 April 2018
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.
Hand of Fate 2
RPG 01 December 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.
Hammerwatch
RPG 15 December 2017
Hammerwatch is a combination of adventure action game and classic hack'n'slash. The story takes players to Castle Hammerwatch, where a team of daredevils embarks on a dangerous quest to kill the evil dragon. The game is designed to play in cooperation mode for up to four people.
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III
RPG 29 December 2017
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III is the third game in the hack-and-slash series developed by Neocore Games and tells the story of the son of the legendary vampire hunter, Abraham Van Helsing. The game continues the plot of the two previous installments. Once again, we visit Borgovia, a country ravaged by civil war, where a group of cultists proclaims the end of the world. In these grim circumstances, Van Helsing Jr. has to do what he does best.
Next Up Hero
RPG 28 June 2018
An original action RPG, in which the players get to control the titular heroes. A single hero usually is not able to face the challenge, thus the key to success lies in cooperation of the entire community - upon dying, a hero leaves behind an Echo that can be revived by another player and join his or her private army. You can continue in the form of the Echo and heal your character until you are ready to rejoin the fight.
Stories: The Path of Destinies
RPG 22 March 2019
An action RPG set in a fantasy world, created by Spearhead Games - an independent Canadian studio. Stories: The Hidden Path (also known as Stories: The Path of Destinies) takes the player to a region filled with floating islands, inhabited by several species of anthropomorphic animals. The player assumes the role of a sky pirate - a fox by the name of Reynardo, who stood up to the powerful Empire's armada, taking on the responsibility for saving the native country.