The Best Fantasy RPG Games - Page 2

Update : Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter added at rank #35.
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Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous (2021)

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

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.


What we like:
  • 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
What could be improved:
  • 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
  • isometric
  • tactical
  • fantasy
  • classic
  • old-school
  • choices
  • party
  • class
  • romance
  • combat
  • real-time
  • dragon
  • battle

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Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning (2020)

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78
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Xbox One PC Windows

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning FATE Edition invites you to explore a vast and lively RPG world filled with political intrigue, magic, and adventure. With hundreds of hours of content and amazing visuals, you'll immerse yourself in a world brought to life by the imagination of R.A. Salvatore. Become a warrior with the power of immortality and experience the ultimate fantasy adventure!


What we like:
  • Richly-detailed world and characters
  • Engaging lore
  • Plenty of replay value
  • Flexible character builds
  • Easy respecing
What could be improved:
  • Unpolished mechanics and combat
  • Overpowered crafting system
  • Low difficulty
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Technical issues

  • rpg
  • fantasy
  • dungeon
  • combat
  • mmo
  • war
  • open-world
  • action
  • multiplayer
  • arpg

13

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition (2021)

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92
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Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X PC Windows Nintendo Switch

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

14

Dragon Age: The Veilguard (2024)

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80
Review score
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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Unite the Veilguard and defy the gods in Dragon Age™: The Veilguard, an immersive single-player RPG where you become the leader others believe in.

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  • rpg
  • combat
  • action
  • fantasy
  • demons
  • narrative
  • tactical
  • fight
  • romance
  • assassin
  • story
  • skill
  • battle

15

DARK SOULSa: REMASTERED (2018)

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PC Windows Playstation 3 Xbox 360 Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.

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  • boss
  • rpg
  • platform
  • fantasy
  • online
  • combat
  • fps
  • action
  • multiplayer
  • battle
  • first-person
  • challenging
  • boss-fight
  • classic
  • cooperative

16

Undead Horde 2: Necropolis (2022)

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86
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early access Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

As a powerful necromancer you have the ability to raise the dead and command them in battle. With each victory, your army will grow stronger and your city will become more powerful. Undead Horde 2 is an action game with elements from RPG, strategy and hack'n'slash. Rise from the crypt and rebuild!


  • protagonist
  • collector
  • creature
  • strategy
  • rpg
  • dark
  • fantasy
  • hack-and-slash
  • villain
  • building
  • zombies
  • top-down
  • action
  • third-person
  • real-time

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Solasta: Crown of the Magister (2020)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Mac OS Xbox Series X Xbox One

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

  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • dragon
  • tabletop
  • combat
  • dice
  • turn-based
  • campaign
  • tactical
  • fantasy
  • old-school
  • party
  • classic
  • class
  • cooperative

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The Vale: Shadow of the Crown (2021)

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90
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Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch j Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox One

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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What we like:
  • Incredible immersion
  • Sold gameplay mechanics
  • Phenomenal sound direction and fascinating story and characters
  • Forgiving approach to failure
  • Creative "do over" experience for story proposes
What could be improved:
  • 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

19

Rakuen (2017)

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95
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Step into the heartwarming world of Rakuen and embark on an unforgettable adventure. Play as a young Boy on a mission to grant his deepest wish, while uncovering the secrets and struggles of his neighbors in a mysterious hospital. Solve whimsical puzzles, explore eerie dungeons, and build friendships in this unique non-combat adventure. Let Rakuen captivate you with its rich story, delightful characters, and enchanting soundtrack.


What we like:
  • Amazing and emotional story that brings back nostalgic feelings
What could be improved:
  • Initial part is a little tedious

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • puzzle
  • rpgmaker
  • emotional
  • horror
  • fantasy
  • funny
  • story
  • adventure
  • point-and-click
  • anime
  • cute
  • pixel

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Roadwarden (2022)

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Linux PC Windows Mac OS

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.


What we like:
  • Unique take on text adventuring
  • Choices that really matter and an organic sense of muddling through that feels lifelike
  • Nuanced and low-key atmosphere
What could be improved:
  • 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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