The Best Fantasy RPG Games for Xbox Series X

Update : South Park: Snow Day! added at rank #36.
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Baldur's Gate 3 (2020)

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Playstation 5 Xbox One stadia Mac OS Xbox Series X PC Windows

Dive into the epic world of Baldur's Gate 3, a next-gen RPG that's a feast for Dungeons & Dragons fans. Experience an adventure filled with diverse characters, strategic battles, and a world that reacts to your every decision. Create your unique hero, explore a richly detailed world, and shape the fate of the Forgotten Realms. It's a strategic, immersive, and deeply customizable RPG that keeps you coming back for more.


What we like:
  • Highly detailed and vast world
  • Extensive character creation
  • Engaging and strategic combat
  • Excellent dialogue and voice acting
  • Encourages multiple playthroughs
What could be improved:
  • None

  • rpg
  • dragon
  • dungeon
  • tabletop
  • dice
  • turn-based
  • combat
  • fantasy
  • old-school
  • classic
  • adventure
  • fight

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2016)

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

Immerse yourself in the award-winning fantasy world of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. With stunning graphics and all-new features like dynamic depth of field and volumetric god rays, this epic adventure comes to life like never before. Explore new quests, characters, armor, weapons, and more with the full power of mods. Discover why this game has won over 200 Game of the Year Awards and experience limitless possibilities.


What we like:
  • Immersive gameplay with endless possibilities
  • Engaging storyline and lore
  • Wide variety of quests and activities
  • Strong modding community with infinite customization options
  • Ability to connect and bond with others through gaming
What could be improved:
  • Combat and animations may not be as polished as desired
  • Frequent updates and mod compatibility issues

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

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Dragon's Dogma 2 (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.


  • rpg
  • open-world
  • fantasy
  • action
  • combat
  • battle
  • adventure
  • fight
  • dragon

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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One

Embark on a haunting, choice-driven journey in 'Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden'. Navigate the dark narrative and moral dilemmas of the 1695 cursed New Eden as ghost hunters Red and Antea. Unravel mysteries, combat spectral foes, and decide the fates of the living and dead. Will love triumph, or will sacrifices be made? Every choice you make shapes this emotional, visually stunning RPG adventure.


What we like:
  • Exceptional narrative and voice acting
  • Engaging side quests and rich world exploration
  • Dynamic combat with evolving skills
  • Deeply emotional character relationships
  • Beautiful visuals and atmospheric design
What could be improved:
  • Combat can initially feel clunky
  • Some gameplay elements feel outdated

  • rpg
  • supernatural
  • narrative
  • story
  • combat
  • open-world
  • action
  • third-person
  • exploration
  • choices
  • vampire
  • fantasy
  • cinematic
  • narration
  • emotional

5

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands: Chaotic Great Edition (2022)

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Xbox Series X PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox One

Embark on an epic adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry! Roll your own multiclass hero then shoot, loot, slash, and cast on a quest to stop the Dragon Lord.


  • tabletop
  • dungeon
  • shooter
  • fantasy
  • loot
  • rpg
  • dragon
  • first-person
  • cooperative
  • fps
  • spin-off
  • customization

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition (2021)

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

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is a must-play game for both new and returning players. Its open world, customizable character, and endless possibilities make it a timeless classic. The new additions and improvements enhance the gameplay experience, and the game's longevity is a testament to its quality. Skyrim continues to captivate players after a decade, and the Anniversary Edition further extends the enjoyment of this near-perfect game.


What we like:
  • Freedom to build and customize your character
  • Vast open world to explore
  • Multitude of skill trees and quest options
  • New content and improvements through the Creation Club
  • Next-gen patch improves graphics and loading times
What could be improved:
  • Graphics are starting to show their age
  • Main plot may be less memorable compared to side quests
  • Creation Club items do not fundamentally change the game

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

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Mac OS Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Dive into the grim darkness of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, where your decisions forge an empire or doom worlds. Command voidships, battle Chaos, and ally with unique crew in a universe brimming with peril and glory. Tactical combat and deep customization await in this epic RPG saga!


What we like:
  • Engaging story and well-developed characters
  • Rich, atmospheric Warhammer 40K setting
  • Extensive character customization
What could be improved:
  • Occasional bugs and technical issues
  • Some combat encounters may feel prolonged

  • turn-based
  • warhammer-40k
  • rpg
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • tabletop
  • cooperative
  • workshop
  • combat
  • battle
  • fantasy
  • shooter
  • action
  • war
  • cover

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King Arthur: Knight's Tale (2021)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Play as Sir Mordred, the former black knight of the grim tales. You killed King Arthur, but with his dying breath, he struck you down. You both died – and yet, you both live. The Lady of the Lake wants you to finish what you have begun… in the twisted, dark realm of Avalon.


  • rpg
  • tactical
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • battle
  • combat
  • fantasy
  • grid
  • real-time
  • fight

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Blade of Darkness (2021)

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

Unleash your inner warrior in Blade of Darkness! You'll explore a dark fantasy world, wield a variety of powerful weapons, and face off against gruesome foes. With four unique characters to choose from, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, you'll need to strategize to conquer your enemies. Despite its flaws, this game delivers a satisfying and immersive hack 'n slash experience.

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What we like:
  • Engaging combat with a variety of weapons
  • Immersive and detailed world
  • Four unique characters to choose from
  • Satisfying dismemberment system
  • Atmospheric music and narration
What could be improved:
  • Steep learning curve and difficult controls
  • Weak storyline and character development
  • Some weapons are practically useless
  • Repetitive gameplay

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

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Solasta: Crown of the Magister (2021)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X j Playstation 5 PC Windows Mac OS

Solasta: Crown of the Magister is a turn-based RPG that draws inspiration from D&D's 5th Edition. It features a solid character creation system, verticality combat, and a storyline set in a world dominated by an elven empire that was hit by a cataclysmic event 1,000 years ago. The game's dungeons' creator is well-designed, and the graphics, overall, are decent, while animations are solid.


What we like:
  • Faithfully recreates D&D 5e mechanics
  • Customizable party members
  • Immersive world and engaging narrative
  • Tactical combat system
  • Offers a great bang for the buck
What could be improved:
  • Weak narrative
  • Linear campaign
  • Lack of online multiplayer
  • Mediocre voice acting and character models
  • Camera can be bad

  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • dragon
  • tabletop
  • dice
  • tactical
  • combat
  • fantasy
  • turn-based

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