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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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Darkest Dungeon
Darkest Dungeon

RPG 27 September 2016

A dark fantasy cRPG developed by debuting studio Red Hook. The story is set in a dark, medieval-like universe. While exploring ruins of an old castle and its dungeons, you face off against forces of darkness that overwhelmed the land because of the reckless actions of its previous sovereign. As you delve into the depths, you discover the dark history of a family who brought the evil upon the world.

Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley

RPG 22 May 2018

The debut production from the independent studio Concerned Ape. It is a sandbox RPG that focuses on the life of a farmer. Stardew Valley takes place in a fantasy realm filled with magic, where the player becomes a young farmer whose ambition is to transform his small field into a giant farm generating great profits. The main task of the player is to plant plants, gather the crops and expand the farm with new infrastructure and agricultural products.

The Banner Saga
The Banner Saga

RPG canceled

Inspired by the Nordic mythology, a cRPG developed by the independent studio Stoic, whose members worked on, for example, Star Wars: The Old Republic. The action takes us to a world where fratricidal bloodshed between the gods led to chaos and wars. This is an "on the road" type of story, divided into two main plot branches, telling the stories of two Viking parties trying to escape from the threat posed by a mysterious, stone-like race called the Dredge, born as the result of gods’ experiments.

Hand of Fate
Hand of Fate

RPG 17 February 2015

A unique fantasy mix of a card game, a board game and an RPG title. We traverse dungeons, fighting monsters and collecting treasures, but not like in typical role-playing games. Everything happens on a virtual table, with us playing a card game in front of The Dealer. We travel through locations by moving a pawn representing our hero on the table and revealing cards that depict enemies, NPCs, locations, and other elements that make our adventure.

Dex
Dex

RPG 23 February 2017

An original action game set in a cyberpunk world and created by Dreadlocks - an independent, Czech studio. Dex mingles elements of classic platformers with role-playing mechanics; it was inspired by classic arcade titles, as well as the works of William Gibson. The game is set in Harbor Prime, where luxurious districts stand in contrast to the filth the poor live in. The player has to face a mysterious AI that has broken loose and wishes to make irreversible changes.

Pixel Noir
Pixel Noir

RPG canceled

An independent retro RPG, which combines elements of a detective game and a horror. The main protagonist of Pixel Noir is trying to solve a mystery of the tragic events from a decade ago when his partner died, leading to him quitting work as a police officer, as he unjustly was sentenced to jail. After being released, he begins to work as a private detective and tries to solve minor cases, until finally, he finds a lead that might help him get the answers that have been taunting him for years.

Alvastia Chronicles
Alvastia Chronicles

RPG 12 February 2019

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.

Darkest Dungeon: The Crimson Court
Darkest Dungeon: The Crimson Court

RPG 23 August 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.

Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer

RPG 02 February 2016

The work of a one-man Canadian studio Brace Yourself Games in the form of a unique independent production that combines features of seemingly contrasting elements of a roguelike RPG and a dancing game. Crypt of the NecroDancer lets us play as a girl named Cadence, who sets on a journey to find her missing father. It leads her to the mysterious crypt ruled by an evil demon known as NecroDancer. It casts an unusual curse on the protagonist, making her heart always beat in rhythm of a music.

Undertale
Undertale

RPG 15 August 2017

An old-school RPG from the independent developer Toby Fox, referencing the Earthbound series. Undertale's story takes place in a world that was witness to a lengthy, cruel war between humans and monsters after a long period of coexistence between both races. It ended with humans driving the monsters underground.

Fallen Legion: Flames of Rebellion
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.

Bastion
Bastion

RPG 07 April 2015

An action RPG developed by Supergiant Games - a studio established by Amir Rao and Gavin Simon, who both are former employees of Electronic Arts. In the game, the player assumes the role of a hero named Kidd, who one day wakes up in his bed drifting among the remains of the world, in which he used to live before. The young lad embarks on a journey to find other survivors and provide them with shelter.

Soul Saga
Soul Saga

RPG canceled

A game developed by American studio Disastercake. The title was inspired by classic jRPG games released on the first generation of PlayStation consoles. Soul Saga takes place in a fantasy realm called Oterra which was devastated by a powerful cataclysm and then gradually conquered by hostile monsters known as Inkheart. Thirty years earlier the forces of evil were stopped by the grand alchemist who created a magic barrier impenetrable for the monsters.

Darkest Dungeon: The Color of Madness
Darkest Dungeon: The Color of Madness

RPG 15 November 2018

The Color of Madness is an expansion for a turn-based RPG Darkest Dungeon. DLC introduces a new type of adventure, in which the players face endless waves of enemies while trying to reach their objective, and a new faction. There are also more trinkets that weren’t seen before.

Spellspire
Spellspire

RPG 24 May 2017

Production of RPG type action, in which the player's task is to reach the top of the title spire hiding numerous secrets and dangers. The title is characterized by an original combat system - before the start of each stage the game draws letters from which we arrange words during battles; the longer the turn we arrange, the more damage we deal to an enemy.

Siralim
Siralim

RPG 09 February 2016

Oldskulowy RPG game type dungeon crawler with light raspberries of the roguelike genre. As the ruler of the title land of Siralim, we travel through procedurally generated dungeons and get used to various creatures, then with their help to fight turn-based battles against monsters, perform random tasks and collect magical treasures. We also take care of our royal castle.

YIIK: A Postmodern RPG
YIIK: A Postmodern RPG

RPG canceled

YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG is a surrealistic jRPG set in the 1990’s. It was developed by the independent developer Ackk Studios, creators of games like Chromosphere: The Two Brothers and Two Brothers. The story focuses on the mysterious disappearance of Sammy Pak who was taken by supernatural forces while using an elevator. Her friends decide to embark on a dangerous journey to save her. The single player campaign will give us around twenty five hours of gameplay.

Vertical Drop Heroes HD
Vertical Drop Heroes HD

RPG 14 February 2017

Platform RPG roguelike game, developed by a small, independent studio Nerdook Productions. The player travels different, randomly generated stages and faces hordes of adversaries. The victories gained on the battlefield result in advancement to higher levels of experience and unblocking increasingly powerful combat abilities.

Dragon Sinker: Descendants of Legend
Dragon Sinker: Descendants of Legend

RPG 06 February 2018

Dragon Sinker is a fantasy-based RPG game, with its atmosphere and form referring to such classics as Chrono Trigger, Dragon Quest or the first parts of the Final Fantasy series. This production is distinguished by 8-bit graphics in a retro style and an extensive turn-based combat system.

Revenant Saga
Revenant Saga

RPG 09 May 2017

Revenant Saga is an old-school jRPG game, combining the exploration of the two-dimensional world with three-dimensional turn-based clashes in which a team of four characters takes part. Set in a dark fantasy world, the action offers a long storyline that revolves around the theme of revenge.

Antiquia Lost
Antiquia Lost

RPG 05 September 2017

Antiquia Lost is a fully two-dimensional, old-school jRPG game, combining the exploration of a large, fantastic world with turn-based fights in which a team of four characters takes part.

Liege
Liege

RPG canceled

A team role-playing game based on jRPG productions with elements inspired by chess. Liege is set in the eponymous country, engulfed by a bloody civil war. Traversing the land with your team, you participate in turn-based battles.

Hyper Light Drifter
Hyper Light Drifter

RPG canceled

A retro-style action RPG that takes inspiration from 8- and 16-bit console titles. Hyper Light Drifter is set in a fantasy world with some science-fiction elements. Player becomes one of the Drifters - the seekers of forgotten technology. He embarks on a journey to dangerous land in order to find a cure for his deadly disease. The gameplay in Hyper Light Drifter is based mainly on exploration and dynamic combat, featuring many tactical options.

Dragon Fantasy Book II
Dragon Fantasy Book II

RPG 10 September 2013

The second part of a simple two-dimensional RPG with a turn-based combat system, inspired by Japanese classics of the genre from the times of 8-bit consoles. Both the mechanics and the setting of the game do not differ from what we could see in those games.