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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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.

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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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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.

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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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Best RPGs For Companion-Driven Stories and Quests
7 Best RPGs If You Like Companion-Driven Stories, Ranked

For players who like to spend time knowing their companions or friends, as well as their stories and struggles, these RPGs deliver.

Crusader Kings 3, Dragon Age Origins, Suzerain
6 Best Loyalty Systems In RPGs, Ranked

Be it through companions or other NPCs, some of the best RPGs incorporate great loyalty systems.

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A Persona 4 Remake Seems Primed to Follow in P3R’s Footsteps

Evidence of a Persona 4 remake is mounting, and after how well Persona 3 Reload turned out, it feels like the right time for P4 to get its shot.

10 Best RPGs of the 2020s (So Far) Rogue Trader, Citizen Sleeper, Elden Ring
10 Best RPGs of the 2020s (So Far)

The 2020s are just under halfway done, and there have already been some incredible RPGs for players to enjoy, and here's just a handful.

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9 RPGs With The Most Classes, Ranked

Looking to be spoiled for choice when it comes to class selection? Check out these RPGs.

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7 Best RPGs If You Like Giant Open Cities to Explore, Ranked

RPGs are always a ton of fun, especially when there are large settings involved. Here are some titles in this genre with large open cities to explore.