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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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Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition
Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition

RPG 31 August 2018

A direct sequel to Divinity: Original Sin and another installment in the popular RPG series launched in 2002 by the Belgian developer, Larian Studios. The story takes place once more in the fantasy land of Rivellon and presents events that occur between the first and second game in the franchise. This time around, we assume the role of a sorcerer, who uses the forbidden powers of the Source and is constantly pursued by the Order.

Persona 3 Reload
Persona 3 Reload

RPG 02 February 2024

A remake of an iconic 2007 jRPG, developed by Atlus and running on the Unreal Engine. Persona 3 Reload has us playing as a Japanese high school student, facing monsters known as Shadows during the night.

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.

Persona 5 Royal
Persona 5 Royal

RPG 31 March 2020

A new version of the extremely popular jRPG game, which debuted in the West in 2017 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. The title was officially announced in March 2019.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

RPG 26 January 2024

The eighth main installment of the Yakuza series and a TPP turn-based jRPG, just like its predecessor. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth stars two of the series' protagonists - Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu.

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

RPG 28 January 2020

A sequel to the successful RPG developed by Obsidian Entertainment. The story told in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire follows the threads started in the first installment of the series. Eothas, the god of renewal and light, comes back to life and takes the form of a statue buried under the protagonist’s keep. Although the stronghold gets destroyed, the main hero survives.

Wasteland 2
Wasteland 2

RPG 13 October 2015

A post-apocalyptic cRPG game that serves as a sequel to a hit title from 1988. Wasteland 2 was developed by Brian Fargo’s (the creator of the original Wasteland) inXile Entertainment Studio with financial support from the community via Kickstarter crowdfunding. The story is set 15 years after the events of the first game. You play as a member of the Desert Rangers and traverse the titular Wasteland - what is left of the United States after a nuclear war.

Honkai: Star Rail
Honkai: Star Rail

RPG canceled

Honkai: Star Rail is a futuristic fantasy RPG. The player controls a group of heroic space explorers, while the gameplay revolves around expansive turn-based combat.

The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut
The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut

RPG 27 August 2019

The fourth installment in the legendary RPG series launched back in the mid-80s. The title was developed by inXile entertainment thanks to the funds raised at Kickstarter, and its production was overseen by Brian Fargo, the creator of the initial entry of the franchise. The action takes place in the fantasy world known from previous installments of the series. The city of Skara Brae is its center.

Sea of Stars
Sea of Stars

RPG 29 August 2023

An old-school RPG and a prequel to The Messenger. Sea of Stars is inspired by iconic 8 and 16-bit games, introducing some new mechanics of its own in both exploration and combat.

Darkest Dungeon II
Darkest Dungeon II

RPG 15 July 2024

The second installment of the cycle of grim RPGs, which was launched in 2016. The story told in Darkest Dungeon II focuses on the apocalypse and the hardships of a long, exhausting journey, while the gameplay is based on the mechanics known from the original. Players must, therefore, travel through gloomy locations, facing the dangers lurking there and taking care of the emotional state of the characters.

South Park: The Stick of Truth
South Park: The Stick of Truth

RPG 24 November 2016

A cRPG game based on the popular adult animated TV series South Park. South Park: The Stick of Truth was co-developed by Obsidian Entertainment and the creators of the original animated series – Matt Stone and Trey Parker. The player assumes the role of a kid who, together with his parents, just moved in to the titular town and tries to win his peers’ sympathy. Shared LARP (Live Action Role Playing), in which Cartman and his friends take part, gives the hero a chance to prove himself.

South Park: The Fractured But Whole
South Park: The Fractured But Whole

RPG 17 October 2017

Another installment in an RPG series based on the Comedy Central’ cult adult-oriented cartoon TV series. The title is a direct sequel to South Park: The Stick of Truth released in 2014. However, unlike that game, this one was created by an Ubisoft’s subsidiary. Once again you play as the New Kid, whose family just recently moved in to South Park. This tim, Cartman and his group play the roles of superheroes, making up the vigilante group of Coon & Friends.

ATOM RPG
ATOM RPG

RPG 28 October 2021

ATOM RPG is a classic feature game produced by Atom Team studio. The player takes on the role of a resident of the postnuklean Soviet Union.

Wasteland 3
Wasteland 3

RPG 28 August 2020

The third installment in the post-apocalyptic role-playing game series, currently developed by indie studio inXile Entertainment. Wasteland 3 no longer takes place in the deserts of Arizona, but in the icy Colorado, and you play as a member of the Desert Rangers, whose team members were murdered, and he needs to build his position from scratch. The gameplay consists mostly of exploring, completing main and side quests, and fighting turn-based battles.

Octopath Traveler II
Octopath Traveler II

RPG 24 February 2023

The second part of the jRPG series launched in 2018. In Octopath Traveler II we find ourselves in the steampunk land of Solistia, which we traverse in the skin of one of eight characters. The game retains all the features and elements of the original, and also introduces a number of novelties.

The Banner Saga
The Banner Saga

RPG 12 January 2016

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.

Ruined King: A League of Legends Story
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story

RPG 16 November 2021

Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is an RPG set in a fantasy universe known from the most popular MOBA game. The production offers a single player mode only, and the gameplay focuses on turn-based combat.

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

RPG 21 June 2022

A sequel to the turn-based RPG from Harebrained Schemes, based on a table-top role-playing game created in 1989 by FASA Corporation. The game is set in a world of future, combining cyberpunk with fantasy elements. Hong Kong of the year 2056 is a city known for tranquility and prosperity, although its outskirts still remain among the most dangerous places on earth.

Shadowrun Returns
Shadowrun Returns

RPG 21 June 2022

A tactical turn-based role-playing game based on a popular tabletop RPG. The production is set in 2054, in the world blending cyberpunk with fantasy elements. You lead a highly-trained team of mercenaries, who accept extremely dangerous tasks in order to earn money.

The Banner Saga 2
The Banner Saga 2

RPG 05 July 2016

An RPG developed by the Stoic Games studio, and a sequel to the original 2014 The Banner Saga. The game's story follows the events of the first installment and takes us back to a fantastic realm inspired by Scandinavian mythology, where we take control of a caravan of men and giants, trying to survive the end of the world. The essential element of the title are the turn-based battles, characterized by simple rules, but also by a tactical depth.

Persona 5
Persona 5

RPG 04 April 2017

The fifth entry in a popular jRPG series and a part of the Shin Megami Tensei series, started in 1987. As always, the developing studio is Atlus, which created the series. The plot of Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 5 revolves around the theme of seven cardinal sins and puts us in the role of an ordinary high school student, who discovers supernatural powers in himself.

Tactics Ogre: Reborn
Tactics Ogre: Reborn

RPG 11 November 2022

Tactics Ogre: Reborn is a remastered version of the classic tactical jRPG. The gameplay revolves mainly around fighting battles using a turn-based combat system, developing characters and making difficult moral decisions.

The Banner Saga 3
The Banner Saga 3

RPG 26 July 2018

The Banner Saga 3 is the third game of the turn-based strategy games series with RPG elements, developed by Stoic and inspired by Viking culture and beliefs. The plot continues the story from the previous games of the series. Once again, we lead a caravan of brave warriors who, in the face of the impending end of the world, have to defeat evil once and for all. When it comes to gameplay mechanics, not much has changed. The game is still a turn-based strategy with RPG elements.