The Best Rpg Games

Update : Path of Exile 2 added at rank #12.
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Baldur's Gate 3 (2023)

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Mac OS Playstation 5 s 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

2

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024)

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PC Windows Playstation 5

The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping from the dystopian city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant and vast world in this standalone entry to the FFVII remake trilogy!


  • rpg
  • open-world
  • card
  • japanese
  • combat
  • remake
  • battle
  • narrative
  • jrpg
  • exploration
  • fight
  • turn-based
  • action
  • classic
  • story

3

Metaphor ReFantazio (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4

The throne sits empty after the king’s assassination. With no heirs, the will of the late king decrees that the next monarch will be elected by the people, & thus begins your fight for the throne..


  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • japanese
  • dungeon
  • fantasy
  • combat
  • battle
  • jrpg
  • political
  • orchestral
  • anime

4

Sea Of Stars (2023)

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91
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Dive into Sea of Stars, a modernized RPG adventure with a nostalgic charm. Engage in turn-based combat, explore a seamless world, and join original characters on a captivating journey. Sync your actions with animations for maximum impact and enjoy activities like sailing, cooking, and playing tabletop games. With its beautiful pixel art and engaging story, Sea of Stars is a must-play for fans of the genre.


What we like:
  • Excellent music and overall art
  • Engaging combat with unique mechanics
  • Simple yet impactful story
  • Beautiful pixel art and animations
  • Well-designed levels and puzzles
What could be improved:
  • Initial poor writing quality
  • Limited character movesets
  • Some issues with the lock system
  • Generic equipment and lack of buffs
  • Collectibles tied to true ending can be tedious

  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • classic
  • retro
  • pixel
  • combat
  • battle

5

Persona 5 Royal (2022)

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95
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Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Persona 5 Royal is a JRPG that mixes turn-based combat with stealth and puzzles, creating an unbelievably cool and unique gaming experience. You play as a high schooler fighting supernatural forces while balancing everyday activities and relationships. The game features excellent visuals, an outstanding soundtrack, and a well-realized story that deals with some serious teenage issues. With refined mechanics and new additions, Persona 5 Royal is undoubtedly worth playing.


What we like:
  • Well-realized story
  • Unique gameplay loop
  • Top-notch combat system
  • Outstanding soundtrack
  • Multiple meaningful additions
What could be improved:
  • Heavy on dialogue and story
  • Slow start
  • Can be overwhelming

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • jrpg
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • combat
  • fight

6

Shin Megami Tensei V (2021)

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90
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Android

In Shin Megami Tensei V, you are an unadventurous manikin that must traverse a post-apocalyptic Tokyo and battle demons in order to gain forbidden knowledge. You must use the turn-based battle system to your advantage as you fight enemies and solve puzzles in order to progress.


What we like:
  • Challenging boss battles
  • Intricate ecosystem of moves
  • Reward-based structure
  • Great turn-based battle system
  • Three planes of movement
What could be improved:
  • Under-populated world design
  • Unforgiving difficulty
  • No narrative or implied subtlety

  • rpg
  • demons
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • battle
  • dungeon
  • turn-based
  • boss
  • dungeon-crawler
  • combat
  • post-apocalyptic
  • skill

7

Persona 3 Reload (2024)

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88
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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • remake
  • jrpg
  • dungeon
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • combat
  • dungeon-crawler
  • supernatural

8

Unicorn Overlord (2024)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/s j Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One

Unicorn Overlord is mesmerizing blend of strategy and RPG magic by Vanillaware. Command Prince Alain in a high-stakes quest to reclaim his kingdom, mastering intricate battles and forging alliances. With a vast world teeming with secrets, strategic depth, and a cast that grows on you, every decision shapes your legacy. Are you ready to lead?

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What we like:
  • Deep strategic gameplay with real-time and pause mechanics
  • Extensive character customization enhances tactical depth
  • Engaging story with memorable side quests
  • Beautiful hand-drawn artwork and immersive soundtrack
  • Rich world-building through character interactions
What could be improved:
  • Generic main storyline
  • Managing large armies can become tedious

  • tactical
  • rpg
  • strategy
  • battle
  • real-time
  • japanese
  • combat
  • pause
  • narrative
  • empire
  • fight
  • fantasy

9

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE (2021)

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PC Windows Playstation 5

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE - join a group of idealists fighting against the Shinra Electric Power Company, who are destroying the planet for their own gain. With a mix of traditional and real-time action combat and stunning graphics, the classic game has been re-born with new elements and an expanded story. The new DLC episode featuring Yuffie Kisaragi adds more excitement to the game. Get ready to save the world from certain doom!


What we like:
  • Deep and engaging storyline
  • Stunning graphics
  • Fun and exciting gameplay
  • Expansion of original story with character development
  • Exciting DLC with promising plot
What could be improved:
  • Departure from original storyline may disappoint some fans
  • Too much padding
  • Micro-stutters and performance issues on some systems

  • rpg
  • japanese
  • ninja
  • remake
  • jrpg
  • combat
  • real-time
  • fight
  • action
  • fps
  • battle
  • narrative
  • controller-support
  • turn-based
  • first-person

10

Monster Hunter Rise (2021)

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

Monster Hunter Rise combines the best elements of past entries and the more recent Monster Hunter World, offering a fresh and exciting experience that will keep you coming back for more. With an engaging story, challenging combat, and a plethora of features, Rise has something for everyone.


What we like:
  • Open hunting grounds with no loading zones between sections
  • Rich story with fully voiced cutscenes
  • Switch Skill system to customize your playstyle
  • Tons of weapon balancing and updates
  • New Rampage Quests for intense battles against multiple monsters at once
What could be improved:
  • Separate quest lines for solo/multiplayer play
  • Visuals are not quite as detailed as those in World

  • rpg
  • battle
  • japanese
  • online
  • fight
  • combat
  • cooperative
  • crafting
  • tower-defense
  • action
  • farming
  • skill
  • multiplayer
  • jrpg
  • exploration

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