Best CRPG games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated crpg games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free crpg games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
A hero's destiny is written in the Stars. The legendary KONAMI JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD!
Beast Saga
Beast Saga is an open-world RPG set in a martial arts universe where you play as a young wolf tribe member named Lang Jiusi. Immerse yourself in a world of free exploration, gathering, crafting, life skills, martial arts cultivation, forming alliances and experiencing unique Jianghu adventures.
咸鱼殿下 / My journey
This is a Interactive Live-Action Game. You will travel back in time to become a noble Highness and experience the local customs and practices of ancient times. A series of your choices will influence the development trajectory of this world.
Those Who Rule
Join three fresh recruits caught in a web of betrayal as war looms over the land. Lead your band of heroes through tactical turn-based battles, master unique abilities, and forge powerful gear to turn the tide of battle. Will you unravel the conspiracy driving the conflict—or be consumed by it?
King Arthur: Legends Rise
Embark on a dark squad RPG journey inspired by King Arthur's perilous adventures. Gather loyal heroes, explore a vast world, and battle against mythical bosses and monsters to restore the kingdom's former glory.
Threefold Recital
Threefold Recital is set in an oriental fantasy world where the metropolis of Bluescales faces turmoil after a long golden age. The mix of magic, modern, and ancient technologies challenges governance, while tensions between humans, beastlings, and dragons grow. In the shadows, a crisis looms...
硬币与仙人掌 (Coins & Wishpalm)
Discover a Knight's life after laying 『Down The Sword』-------- Experience the rich 'daily leisure' content after the battle.
Blade of God X: Orisols
BOGX emerges from the shadows as a captivating dark-themed Action RPG, marking a thrilling continuation of the Blade of God saga. From Game, Beyond Game. Inheritor, the gods lie vanquished in twilight— You stand as the last sentinel.
FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
Embark on an adventure to discover your memories and save the world from a mechanical infection. Maneuver your skill trajectories during battle, and dive into a new dimension with a unique twist on a classic RPG experience.
Caves of Qud
Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations.
New Arc Line
Take a stand in the eternal conflict between Arcane Magic and Steampunk Revolution and tip the uneasy balance between sorcery, elves, dwarves and mysterious monsters on one side and steampunk gadgets, zeppelins, and tesla guns on the other in this single-player, party-based, story-rich RPG.
Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms
Baldur's Gate and Dark Souls had a baby! A thrilling RPG game that blends real-time action with an isometric view, set in a world of magic and monsters. Players must navigate through dangerous dungeons, battle fierce bosses, and uncover ancient secrets to save Plamen from an impending doom!
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
From the world of "Lost Eidolons" comes an all-new roguelite tactical RPG! Stranded on a mysterious island with scattered memories, your only means of survival is to fight. Recruit allies, undertake a perilous journey, and battle to reclaim what you've lost... no matter how many deaths it takes.
Blackthorn Arena: Reforged
Re-experience the thrill and challenges of managing a Gladiator arena in this management/simulation game. With new content, new graphics, Quality of Life updates, and all DLCs packed into this new experience, this is how Blackthorn Arena was meant to be experienced.
👑Idle Calibur：Zero💕（选王之剑：零）
A game that seamlessly integrates TRPG, SLG,Gacha, Idle,Rogue,anime style. Crafted by genuine players, Prepare to embark on a journey that showcases the full extent of my intellect, imagination, and sincerity. Gather your strength, forge bonds, and ascend to the throne of kingship—
Dragon Age™: The Veilguard
Unite the Veilguard and defy the gods in Dragon Age™: The Veilguard, an immersive single-player RPG.
Drova - Forsaken Kin
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
Reverse: 1999
Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. As the Timekeeper, the observer of eras, you will embark on a journey across time and space, from the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, uncovering the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999.
The Nameless: Slay Dragon
The Nameless: Slay Dragon is a gamebook-adventure flavored turn-based RPG In short - how to slay the immensely powerful and cunning evil dragon? You will play as a young man having a bloody feud with a dragon, and face powerful, sinister and tricky enemies with friends....
Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time.
Chinese Online Game
The player will play the role of an older unmarried young man Lao Wang, because of the lack of money for marriage in thinking of ways to accidentally be attracted by the pop-up ads of an online game endorsed by a certain celebrity, and the gears of destiny began to turn at that moment.
Figure Adventure
"Figure Adventure" is a trendy game with the theme of hand-made figures, which integrates card cultivation and placement and hang-up gameplay!Most played crpg games on Steam
Take a look at the top crpg games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.
1. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a warhammer 40k, action and co-op game developed and published by Owlcat Games. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 29,386 reviews of which 25,035 were positive and 4,351 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played crpg game, thanks to its 3,911 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.4
25,035
4,351
3,911
players
2. Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition is the first isometric party-based cRPG set in the Pathfinder fantasy universe. Enjoy a classic RPG experience inspired by games like Baldur's Gate, Fallout 1 and 2 and Arcanum. Explore and conquer the Stolen Lands and make them your kingdom! Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition is a rpg, party-based rpg and fantasy game developed by Owlcat Games and published by Knights Peak. Released on September 25th 2018 has received 33,203 reviews of which 25,843 were positive and 7,360 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. While seeing 944 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among crpg games based on player count.
7.7
25,843
7,360
944
players
3. Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition
Return to the Forgotten Realms in this bestselling Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. Combines all the content of Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition with all-new enhanced features. Includes 100+ hours of award-winning adventures and the tools to create your own! Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition is a rpg, dungeons & dragons and fantasy game developed and published by Beamdog. Released on March 27th 2018 has received 8,462 reviews of which 7,622 were positive and 840 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 876 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among crpg games based on player count.
8.7
7,622
840
876
players
4. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Patch 5.0 - Turn-based mode and The Ultimate challenge out now! Pursue a rogue god over land and sea in the sequel to the multi-award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity. Captain your ship on a dangerous voyage of discovery across the vast unexplored archipelago region of the Deadfire. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is a rpg, party-based rpg and isometric game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Obsidian Entertainment and Versus Evil . Released on May 08th 2018 has received 18,777 reviews of which 16,533 were positive and 2,244 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 570 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played crpg games.
8.6
16,533
2,244
570
players
5. Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
The classic adventure returns! Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition includes the original Baldur’s Gate adventure, the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion, and all-new content including three new party members. Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition is a rpg, fantasy and dungeons & dragons game developed and published by Beamdog. Released on January 16th 2013 has received 16,255 reviews of which 14,985 were positive and 1,270 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 564 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played crpg games.
9.0
14,985
1,270
564
players
6. Chinese Online Game
The player will play the role of an older unmarried young man Lao Wang, because of the lack of money for marriage in thinking of ways to accidentally be attracted by the pop-up ads of an online game endorsed by a certain celebrity, and the gears of destiny began to turn at that moment. Chinese Online Game is a crpg, action roguelike and 2d platformer game developed by 648工作室 and published by Wise Games. Released on July 18th 2024 has received 9,591 reviews of which 8,291 were positive and 1,300 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 538 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played crpg games.
8.4
8,291
1,300
538
players
7. Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
Rediscover the beloved RPG classic— now enhanced for modern adventurers! Gather your party of heroes and continue the legendary adventure in this story-rich fantasy epic where every choice matters. Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition is a rpg, dungeons & dragons and story rich game developed and published by Beamdog. Released on November 15th 2013 has received 9,935 reviews of which 9,142 were positive and 793 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 511 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played crpg games.
8.9
9,142
793
511
players
8. Wasteland 3
Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3. Wasteland 3 is a crpg, character customization and choices matter game developed and published by inXile Entertainment. Released on August 27th 2020 has received 20,721 reviews of which 17,538 were positive and 3,183 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 332 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played crpg games.
8.3
17,538
3,183
332
players
9. ATOM RPG: Post-apocalyptic indie game
ATOM RPG is a post-apocalyptic indie game, inspired by classic CRPGs: Fallout, Wasteland, Deus Ex, Baldur's Gate and many others. ATOM RPG: Post-apocalyptic indie game is a crpg, exploration and survival game developed and published by AtomTeam. Released on December 19th 2018 has received 10,678 reviews of which 8,816 were positive and 1,862 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 283 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played crpg games.
8.1
8,816
1,862
283
players
10. TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter. TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is a crpg, tactical rpg and turn-based tactics game developed and published by Dandylion. Released on April 23rd 2020 has received 9,091 reviews of which 8,554 were positive and 537 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 203 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played crpg games.
9.1
8,554
537
203
players
Best deals on crpg games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of crpg games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted crpg games.
1. Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
A tactical sci-fi RPG set in an alternative 1970's, where an enormous and inexplicable artifact –the Dome– is discovered in a remote desert. Fight enemies, explore the anomalous wasteland, level up your character, join one of the forces in the ruined world. Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG is a crpg, turn-based combat and strategy game developed by Dark Crystal Games and published by Prime Matter. Released on September 07th 2021 has received 4,507 reviews of which 3,490 were positive and 1,017 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for crpg category.
7.5
3,490
1,017
-96%
26.50€
1.06€
2. Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition revives the classic RPG with fresh updates for modern players. Build a party of Dungeons & Dragons heroes and explore the frozen tundra in this retro fantasy adventure. Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition is a rpg, dungeons & dragons and fantasy game developed and published by Beamdog. Released on October 30th 2014 has received 3,280 reviews of which 2,946 were positive and 334 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in crpg games.
8.6
2,946
334
-93%
18.86€
1.32€
3. Vaporum
Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is. Vaporum is a dungeon crawler, crpg and first-person game developed and published by Fatbot Games and s. r. o.. Released on September 28th 2017 has received 969 reviews of which 825 were positive and 144 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in crpg games.
8.1
825
144
-90%
19.50€
1.95€
4. Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
The classic adventure returns! Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition includes the original Baldur’s Gate adventure, the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion, and all-new content including three new party members. Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition is a rpg, fantasy and dungeons & dragons game developed and published by Beamdog. Released on January 16th 2013 has received 16,255 reviews of which 14,985 were positive and 1,270 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for crpg games.
9.0
14,985
1,270
-88%
19.42€
2.33€
5. Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition
Uncover secrets of past lives in this story-rich, tactical roleplaying game set in Sigil, a dark fantasy city at the heart of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Explore the planes, survive combat alongside a party of bizarre companions, and solve puzzles unlike any ever seen in the genre. Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition is a rpg, story rich and crpg game developed and published by Beamdog. Released on April 11th 2017 has received 4,890 reviews of which 4,632 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for crpg games.
9.1
4,632
258
-87%
20.15€
2.62€
6. Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition is the first isometric party-based cRPG set in the Pathfinder fantasy universe. Enjoy a classic RPG experience inspired by games like Baldur's Gate, Fallout 1 and 2 and Arcanum. Explore and conquer the Stolen Lands and make them your kingdom! Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition is a rpg, party-based rpg and fantasy game developed by Owlcat Games and published by Knights Peak. Released on September 25th 2018 has received 33,203 reviews of which 25,843 were positive and 7,360 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for crpg games.
7.7
25,843
7,360
-85%
19.99€
2.99€
7. ATOM RPG Trudograd
ATOM RPG: Trudograd is a turn-based post-apocalyptic roleplaying game, which continues the story of ATOM RPG as a stand-alone sequel/expansion, and follows the traditions set by classic cRPGs such as the early Fallout and Wasteland titles. ATOM RPG Trudograd is a crpg, open world and survival game developed and published by AtomTeam. Released on September 13th 2021 has received 4,215 reviews of which 3,486 were positive and 729 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for crpg games.
8.0
3,486
729
-84%
10.81€
1.73€
8. Cossacks: Art of War
Cossacks: The Art of War continues the history of the great battles of XVII–XVIII centuries Cossacks: Art of War is a crpg, wargame and turn-based tactics game developed by GSC Game World and published by GSC World Publishing. Released on August 26th 2011 has received 332 reviews of which 267 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for crpg games.
7.5
267
65
-78%
5.00€
1.10€
9. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Patch 5.0 - Turn-based mode and The Ultimate challenge out now! Pursue a rogue god over land and sea in the sequel to the multi-award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity. Captain your ship on a dangerous voyage of discovery across the vast unexplored archipelago region of the Deadfire. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is a rpg, party-based rpg and isometric game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Obsidian Entertainment and Versus Evil . Released on May 08th 2018 has received 18,777 reviews of which 16,533 were positive and 2,244 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 77% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for crpg games.
8.6
16,533
2,244
-77%
40.70€
9.36€
10. Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition
Return to the Forgotten Realms in this bestselling Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. Combines all the content of Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition with all-new enhanced features. Includes 100+ hours of award-winning adventures and the tools to create your own! Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition is a rpg, dungeons & dragons and fantasy game developed and published by Beamdog. Released on March 27th 2018 has received 8,462 reviews of which 7,622 were positive and 840 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 76% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for crpg games.
8.7
7,622
840
-76%
19.42€
4.66€
Free crpg games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play crpg games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play crpg games.
1. Quest for the Golden Candelabra
Lead a group of childhood friends in a series of difficult encounters played under the rules of PF2E, the second edition of a powerful tabletop OGL ruleset. Quest for the Golden Candelabra is a tactical rpg, crpg and team-based game developed and published by Dawnsbury Studios. Released on May 12th 2023 has received 307 reviews of which 302 were positive and 5 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free crpg games on Steam.
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302
5
2. Clam Man 2: Open Mic
OPEN MIC is the free prologue to the upcoming Clam Man 2: Headliner - a narrative adventure RPG where you escape your boring desk job to become a comedian! Clam Man 2: Open Mic is a crpg, rpg and funny game developed and published by Sideby Interactive. Released on June 19th 2020 has received 439 reviews of which 427 were positive and 12 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free crpg games on Steam.
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3. Tales of Yore
Tales of Yore is a light-weight 2D MMORPG featuring all your RPG tropes in one casual package. Explore, complete quests and slay evil monsters to write your Tale. Alternatively make yourself a nice purple hat and show off. The choice is yours! Tales of Yore is a action roguelike, exploration and crpg game developed and published by Coke And Code. Released on August 08th 2023 has received 367 reviews of which 290 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free crpg games on Steam.
7.4
290
77