The Best Fantasy RPG Games

Update, : SpellForce: Conquest of Eo added at rank #22.
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2016)

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Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox 360 Nintendo Switch

Skyrim brings to life a complete virtual world for you to explore any way you choose, including all-new features like motion controls, plus outfits and gear from compatible The Legend of Zelda amiibo. Take down enemies with the Master Sword, protect yourself with the Hylian Shield or look heroic in the Champions Tunic. Dragons, long lost to the passages of the Elder Scrolls, have returned and the future of Skyrim hangs in the balance.


  • rpg
  • dragon
  • open-world
  • dungeon
  • fantasy
  • adventure
  • combat

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Wildermyth (2019)

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Mac OS Linux PC Windows

Wildermyth is a wonderful homage to classic tabletop games that combines witty writing, evocative art and engrossing battles. You will lead a band of peasants against otherworldly horrors, move them around a swirling parchment map and watch them grow in abilities and traits as they battle monsters. Enjoy the story beat vignettes set to string music that tell tales of personal history and emotions.


Pros:
  • Witty writing
  • Evocative art
  • Engrossing battles
  • Characters grow in abilities & traits as they battle monsters
  • Story beats with vignettes set to string music
  • Cooperative multiplayer option
Cons:
  • Straightforward battle system may not be complex enough for experienced players

  • tactical
  • rpg
  • tabletop
  • turn-based
  • story
  • procedural
  • fantasy
  • battle
  • rogue-like
  • dungeon
  • combat
  • grid
  • dragon

3

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous (2021)

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Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a classic party-based cRPG developed by Owlcat Games. Take part in a century-long conflict between mortals, demons and other celestial parties and save the region of Mendev or even the entirety of Golarion. Unlock tremendous Mythic powers to set in motion a chain of events that has a chance to end this conflict once and for all.


Pros:
  • Over 1000 spells
  • Feats and abilities to choose from
  • Flexible difficulty settings
  • Extensive character customization
  • Mounted combat
  • Streamlined Kingdom Management system
  • Turn-based tactical mode for armies
Cons:
  • Character creation can be overwhelming
  • Kingmaker's infamous insta-death events still exist
  • Tactical battles feel bare-bones compared to other systems

  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • tabletop
  • isometric
  • demons
  • fantasy
  • old-school
  • classic
  • combat
  • choices
  • dungeon
  • tactical
  • dragon
  • real-time
  • battle

4

Divinity: Original Sin 2 (2017)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Mac OS Xbox One Playstation 4

Divinity: Original Sin 2 is the latest title from Larian Studios, a classic CRPG that offers a grand freedom and vicious punishment. With five races, 14 classes and plenty of personalization choices, the game presents an interesting character creator and Tag system to truly make your experience unique. You can explore many different quests with multiple solutions, while engaging in systemic turn-based combat with skill combos.


Pros:
  • Unique character creator
  • Tag system for feedback on character role-playing
  • Dynamic quest structure with multiple solutions
  • Systemic turn-based combat with skill combos
  • Beautiful graphics and soundtrack
Cons:
  • Difficulty spikes in certain encounters
  • Wall of content for new players

  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • combat
  • fantasy
  • cooperative

5

DARK SOULS: REMASTERED (2018)

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Dark Souls: Remastered is an improved version of the classic action role-playing game from the last generation. It includes all the content from the original game, as well as some additional features such as improved visuals and dedicated servers for smoother online play. You can expect intense bosses, beautiful areas to explore, and an incredibly rewarding experience.


Pros:
  • Improved visuals
  • Dedicated servers for smoother online play
  • Additional content in Artorias of the Abyss DLC
  • Matchmaking system closer to Dark Souls III
  • Supports 32:9 aspect ratio on PC
Cons:
  • Cutscenes slightly zoomed in compared to original version

  • boss
  • rpg
  • souls
  • platform
  • fantasy
  • online
  • combat
  • dark
  • action
  • fps
  • boss-fight
  • first-person
  • challenging
  • classic
  • difficult

6

The Vale: Shadow of the Crown (2021)

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Xbox One PC Windows

The Vale: Shadow of the Crown is an RPG that relies solely on auditory perception to create an immersive experience for both those with vision impairments and those without. It follows Alex, a princess born blind who has been banished to the borderlands of her kingdom, as she attempts to reunite with her brother while supernatural forces attempt to prevent her from succeeding.

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Pros:
  • Incredible immersion
  • Sold gameplay mechanics
  • Phenomenal sound direction and fascinating story and characters
  • Forgiving approach to failure
  • Creative "do over" experience for story proposes
Cons:
  • Requires some level of patience
  • Gamers with hearing impairments might not be able to enjoy the title

  • rpg
  • medieval
  • action-adventure
  • narrative
  • archery
  • drama
  • emotional
  • combat
  • fantasy
  • swordplay
  • story
  • audio
  • hunting
  • magic
  • adventure

7

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition (2021)

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a timeless classic that has just turned 10 years old. A huge open world awaits you to explore and make your mark as the Dragonborn, using your dragon shouts to perform powerful attacks. Experience unique and personal moments while building your character with a range of skill trees and level up however you'd like. With its Anniversary Edition, enjoy new add-ons courtesy of the Creation Club along with improved graphics, loading times, fishing, Survival Mode and more!


Pros:
  • Huge open world to explore
  • Unique and personal experiences
  • Range of skill trees to choose from
  • Improved graphics in Anniversary Edition
Cons:
  • Graphically showing its age in some parts
  • No free import option from last game

  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • dragon
  • open-world
  • fantasy
  • adventure
  • card

8

Blade of Darkness (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.


  • dark
  • fantasy
  • souls
  • rpg
  • gore
  • action-adventure
  • hack-and-slash
  • combat
  • violent
  • third-person
  • action
  • atmospheric
  • medieval
  • difficult
  • lore

9

Baldur's Gate 3 (2020)

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early access PC Windows stadia Mac OS

Choose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes. Play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms.


  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • dragon
  • isometric
  • fantasy
  • combat
  • classic
  • old-school
  • tabletop

10

Roadwarden (2022)

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Roadwarden is a text-adventure set in a downbeat fantasy world of magic, monsters, and grinding poverty. As a newly minted roadwarden, you are tasked with patrolling the highways and byways of a peninsula while also exploring its commercial possibilities for your mysterious paymasters. You have to manage your time carefully to get everything done in the 40 days before autumn sets in.


Pros:
  • Unique take on text adventuring
  • Choices that really matter and an organic sense of muddling through that feels lifelike
  • Nuanced and low-key atmosphere
Cons:
  • Depending on choices things can feel relentlessly downbeat
  • Lack of quest tracker can seem perverse
  • Very text heavy and not suitable for those who aren't into reading or plot

  • text
  • rpg
  • fantasy
  • adventure
  • visual-novel
  • choices
  • pixel
  • fiction
  • interactive

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