RPG

RPG, also known as Role Playing Game, is a genre of video game or fiction in which players take on the role of a character in a given setting.

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Sora in Kingdom Hearts 3 and Roland in Ni No Kuni 2 Revenant Kingdom
8 Best RPGs Where You Start Powerful

These RPGs don't start players from scratch. Their protagonists kick off each campaign with an abundance of powerful abilities.

With Elden Ring Nightreign Dropping One Classic Feature, It Needs to Return With a Bang in FromSoftware's Next Game
With Elden Ring Nightreign Dropping One Classic Feature, It Needs to Return With a Bang in FromSoftware's Next Game

Due to its new approach, Elden Ring Nightreign has had to jettison an iconic Souls feature that should return bigger and better than ever.

Three Houses, Dying Light, New Vegas
6 Best RPGs Where Faction Choice Determines The Ending

Picking sides and choosing a faction has some end-game narrative consequences in these beloved RPGs.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Where to Find Black Arrows
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Where to Get Black Arrows

Black Arrows are the best arrow type in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, so here's where to find them.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 How to Romance Hans Capon
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - How to Romance Hans Capon

Hans and Henry are close companions in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, but they could be more with the right choices; So, here's how to romance Hans.

Which Final Fantasy Spin-Off Games Are Worth Playing in 2025?
Which Final Fantasy Spin-Off Games Are Worth Playing in 2025?

It’s no secret that Final Fantasy has amassed a ton of spin-offs over the years, but some are worth prioritizing over others in the present day.

Sea Of Stars, Bravely Default II, Battle Chaser Nightwar
Best Turn Based RPGs With Enhancement Mechanics

These RPGs let players buff and enhance themselves in fights with unique gameplay elements.

Avowed Skyrim Metaphor ReFantazio
10 Best RPGs If You Love Reading Lore, Ranked

For players who love getting into the history, stories, and worldbuilding of their video games, these RPGs have boatloads of lore to parse through.

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Best RPGs That Don't Have Complicated Mechanics

Some RPGs can be daunting, but these games keep things simple for players who want to immerse themselves in the story.

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15 Best RPGs If You Like First-Person Exploration, Ranked

For fans of first-person exploration in video games, these remarkable RPGs are likely to impress.

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Exploring the world in Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga and Fighting a boss in Undertale
8 Best RPGs With Time-Based Combat, Ranked

While a bit rarer than some other systems, some of the best role-playing games use turn-based combat with timed inputs.

Exploring the world in Star Ocean Blue Sphere and Fighting enemies in a cave in Grand Master
8 Best 8-bit Action RPGs, Ranked

Although primarily associated with more graphically advanced games, a few 8-bit RPGs have fantastic real-time action combat systems.

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8 Best Turn-Based RPGs Where Speed Matters
8 Best Turn-Based RPGs Where Speed Matters

Some turn-based RPGs use the speed stat to drive specific combat mechanics such as initiative and defense.

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10 Best Mobile RPGs Of The 2020s, Ranked (So Far)

The 2020s are quickly becoming the golden age of mobile RPGs. These are the best that the decade has offered so far.

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A party of Sages in Final Fantasy 3 and Citrine as a Sage in Fire Emblem Engage
8 Best RPGs Where You Can Play As A Sage, Ranked

These classes are more than old wise men, so watch out.

Nobunaga in Assassin's Creed Shadows and Joan of Arc in Bladestorm Nightmare
8 Best RPGs That Feel Like a Living History Book

Players can take a walk through history, whether non-fiction or fiction with these immersive RPGs that present incredible worlds and stories.

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt & Final Fantasy 16 & Monster Hunter Wilds
8 Best RPGs If You Like Giant Monster Battles, Ranked

If players love slaying monsters, it doesn't get much better than the following RPGs.

Isometric RPGs With The Steepest Learning Curves, Ranked
8 Isometric RPGs With The Steepest Learning Curves, Ranked

If you're a seasoned fan of isometric RPGs, these are great games to try.

Digimon Story Time Stranger Strike Iron Hot
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Needs to Strike While the Iron is Hot

The release window for Digimon Story: Time Stranger is currently unknown, but it should aim to avoid some heavy hitters in its genre space.

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8 Tactical RPGs With The Steepest Learning Curves, Ranked
8 Tactical RPGs With The Steepest Learning Curves, Ranked

Players will be adjusting for a while when first jumping into these tactical RPGs with steeper than average learning curves.

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