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Magic Rampage
Exciting platformer that combines the RPG genre with fast-paced action gameplay.
Keplerth
Welcome to Keplerth! Try to survive on a hostile alien planet in this 2D sandbox RPG, where you can choose to live alone or fight side by side with your friends in the online multiplayer mode. Survive, build, farm, fight, and explore your way to victory in this open-world adventure!
Ninja Village
Lead a ninja clan in the war to unify feudal Japan!
Mists of Noyah
Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Mists of Noyah is a co-op survival game with many RPG elements. Fight factions that evolve over the days and bizarre monsters that will terrify you at night! Strengthen your base by rescuing survivors from around the world.
The Use of Life
The Use of Life is a multi-ending adventure book style JRPG. The main character’s various attachments change in accordance with the choices the player makes, and the ending changes depending on “the use of life” you choose through your journey.
Decision: Red Daze
Decision: Red Daze is an action RPG with a unique mix of survival and tower defense mechanics. Explore an apocalyptic wasteland, build a safe haven, and lead your team of specialists in a hopeless world, searching for a cure for the infectious disease that turns people into monsters.
Outward Definitive Edition
No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.
World Seed
A simple game with big ambitions. Fight creatures, explore the world and progress your character in this ever changing world.
Little Witch in the Woods
Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.
Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars
Neptunia and SENRAN KAGURA join forces in this action-packed RPG!
RPG in a Box
Bring your stories and ideas to life! RPG in a Box lets you create games and other interactive experiences in a fun and simple way!
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is an action RPG set in the same world as Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Features town-upgrading mechanics, fast-paced combat. A prequel to the world of the Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.
Adorable Witch 3
Adorable Witch 3 is a level puzzle game. Players need to control various mechanics in the level to help the witches and elves of the Magic Academy get flowers to pass the trainee witch test.
Eternal Edge +
Eternal Edge + is a casual Action-Adventure role-playing game following Cross, an Age-old warrior who is trying to wake his lost Wife from an Eternal slumber. Only together can they defeat the Skeleton King.
Magical Girl Celesphonia
Amane has always lived for herself, choosing to focus on her studies and happiness. But what will she do when given magical powers beyond human comprehension to face a horde of terrible monsters? It's time for her to become Magical Girl Celesphonia!
Citizen Sleeper
Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters
Lead humanity’s greatest weapon, the Grey Knights, in this fast-paced turn-based tactical RPG. Root out and purge a galaxy-spanning plague in a cinematic, story-driven campaign, using the tactics and talents of your own personalised squad of Daemonhunters.
Paper Bride 2 Zangling Village
This is the sequel to our Paper Bride series based on Chinese folklore. This story takes place in Zangling Village, where players must explore a village shrouded in occult mystery to uncover the secret origins of this haunted village.
Loot River
Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.
Argentum Online
Argentum Online, a 2D MMORPG, offers epic quests, dungeon delves, and battles in a fantasy world. Emphasizing community, it features alliances, PvP, and a player-driven economy, all within a vibrant open-world setting.
雪之本境S Conspiracy Field: Snow Trap
主角端贤冲与女友去山中打工，突然遭遇大雪，困于旅店。随后食物失踪、通讯中断。面对饥饿，众人签下“食肉契约”。而后自称“境主”的“凶犯”出现，不断挑拨众人的关系。原本是“天灾下的无奈相残”，却成了“阴谋与杀戮的天堂”。脆弱的人类是冲破冰雪还是坠入寒渊？这将由你而定。
Rogue Legacy 2
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
神都不良探 Underdog Detective
Underdog Detective is a video-based playable, interactive story Set in the reign of Empress Wu Zetian of ancient China, you will play as a slum dweller in the imperial capital of Luoyang and embark on a thrilling yet comedic adventure! Traps and conspiracies, comradery and your unknown origin...
King Arthur: Knight's Tale
A unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and traditional, character-centric RPGs. Knight's Tale is a modern retelling of a classic Arthurian mythology story filtered through the dark fantasy tropes, a twist on the traditional tales of chivalry.
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
THE GREAT MACHINE AWAKENS
The Elder Scrolls: Arena
THE LEGEND BEGINS
Sakura Hime 2
Set off immediately on an exotic journey, getting intimately close with captivating beauties, and start from scratch to build your own luxurious harem.
Revita
In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!
Cyphers Game
It is the end of 1920. The Polish-Bolshevik war has been going on for almost two years. The battle for Korosteń – a key railway junction and technical supply base – is underway. Break Bolshevik cyphers, ensure radio communication, and neutralise the fearsome armoured trains.
Darza's Dominion
The Dominion takes no prisoners! Fight for your survival in the unforgiving terrains that surround you, strengthen your hero through slaying dangerous creatures, gather a group of allies and bring the battle to Darza in this fast-paced roguelike cooperative bullet-hell MMO!
The Genesis Project
The Genesis Project is an attempt to replicate Sburb from the popular webcomic Homestuck, made by Andrew Hussie.
Godfall Ultimate Edition
Aperion is on the precipice of ruin. You are the last of the Valorian knights, god-like warriors able to equip Valorplates, legendary armor sets that transform wielders into unstoppable masters of melee combat. Ascend in Godfall, the first-of-its-kind, looter-slasher, melee action-RPG.
Dungeon Alchemist
Dungeon Alchemist is mapmaking software for tabletop RPG's that enables you to make amazing, high-quality maps in seconds!
Crystal Project
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
Tumbleweed Destiny
The somewhat hateful and slightly charming tumbleweed is the star of the game. This game is a tumbleweed life simulator that depicts the fate of tumbleweeds in my own imagination.
Weird West: Definitive Edition
Survive and unveil the mysteries of the Weird West through the intertwined destinies of its unusual heroes in an Action RPG from the co-creators of Dishonored and Prey.
Coromon
Coromon is a modern take on the classic monster-taming genre. Tame Coromon and explore a vast world filled with thrilling turn-based battles, brain-twisting puzzles, and a mysterious threat to the world awaiting defeat. Nobody said being a Battle Researcher was easy!
The Testing Chamber
For every action, there is a reaction... For every choice, a result... Dive deep into your subconscious as you wander the halls of The Testing Chamber & join hundreds of thousands of other players in one of the biggest & most successful social experiments ever performed.
Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Shattered Pixel Dungeon is a traditional roguelike dungeon crawler that's simple to start but hard to master! Every game is a unique challenge, with five different heroes, randomized levels and enemies, and hundreds of items to collect and use.
Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness
Black Geyser is an isometric, party-based fantasy RPG inspired by genre classics. Recruit characters with unique personalities and explore a land ravaged by civil war and a mysterious curse of greed. Your choices, good or evil, will decide the fate of the Kingdom of Isilmerald.
No Place Like Home
Humanity Trashed the Earth and left for Mars. Only few remained. EXPLORE the world. Clean the environment, CRAFT with recycled resources. Domesticate animals. Rebuild your village. Restore environment and run your own post-apo FARM as there is No Place Like Home!
Role-Playing Games (RPGs) are a beloved genre that allows players to step into the shoes of unique characters, embark on epic quests, and immerse themselves in rich, fantastical worlds. Whether you enjoy deep storytelling, character customization, or strategic combat, RPGs offer something for everyone. This page highlights the best RPGs available on Steam, all carefully selected based on their scores and user reviews.
What Makes a Great RPG?
Storytelling
Engaging narratives that draw players in and keep them invested in the characters and world.
Character Development
The ability to create and evolve your character, making choices that affect the game's outcome.
World-Building
A well-crafted universe filled with lore, diverse environments, and intriguing NPCs (non-playable characters).
Gameplay Mechanics
Whether it's turn-based combat or real-time action, the mechanics should be intuitive and enjoyable.
Replayability
Great RPGs often offer multiple paths, endings, or character builds, encouraging players to experience the game in different ways.
RPGs come in various sub-genres, including action RPGs, turn-based RPGs, and open-world RPGs, each offering unique gameplay experiences.
Top RPG Games
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntAn award-winning open-world RPG that follows Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter as he searches for his adopted daughter. The game features a compelling narrative filled with moral choices, diverse quests, and a vast array of characters. With its expansive world, intricate storytelling, and memorable characters, "The Witcher 3" is widely regarded as one of the greatest video games of all time. Baldur's Gate 3
A masterful blend of rich storytelling, deep character development, and strategic turn-based combat. Set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, it offers players a vast, immersive world filled with choices that significantly impact the narrative. The graphics are stunning, and the attention to detail enhances the overall atmosphere. With its engaging plot and replayability, "Baldur's Gate 3" is a must-play for RPG enthusiasts.
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
Revolutionary RPG that focuses on narrative and character development rather than combat. Players take on the role of a detective with a troubled past, solving a murder in a richly detailed city filled with political intrigue. The game features a unique skill system that shapes interactions and dialogue, offering a profound and immersive experience. ELDEN RING
An expansive action RPG that masterfully blends intricate world-building with challenging gameplay. The combat system is fluid and rewarding, allowing for diverse playstyles. With its deep narrative, stunning visuals, and the signature difficulty of FromSoftware games, "Elden Ring" offers an unforgettable experience for both newcomers and veterans of the genre.
Revolutionary RPG that focuses on narrative and character development rather than combat. Players take on the role of a detective with a troubled past, solving a murder in a richly detailed city filled with political intrigue. The game features a unique skill system that shapes interactions and dialogue, offering a profound and immersive experience. ELDEN RING
An expansive action RPG that masterfully blends intricate world-building with challenging gameplay. The combat system is fluid and rewarding, allowing for diverse playstyles. With its deep narrative, stunning visuals, and the signature difficulty of FromSoftware games, "Elden Ring" offers an unforgettable experience for both newcomers and veterans of the genre.
Cyberpunk 2077
An open-world action RPG set in the dystopian Night City, a vibrant and sprawling metropolis filled with advanced technology and societal decay. The game features a richly detailed world, immersive storytelling, and a diverse cast of characters, with choices that significantly impact the narrative. A captivating experience for fans of the genre, with its blend of exploration, combat, and deep narrative themes. Persona 5 Royal
The game masterfully blends traditional turn-based combat with life simulation elements, allowing players to build relationships and engage in various activities. With its stylish art direction, captivating soundtrack, and deep character development, Persona 5 Royal elevates the original experience, making it a must-play for both newcomers and fans of the series.
An open-world action RPG set in the dystopian Night City, a vibrant and sprawling metropolis filled with advanced technology and societal decay. The game features a richly detailed world, immersive storytelling, and a diverse cast of characters, with choices that significantly impact the narrative. A captivating experience for fans of the genre, with its blend of exploration, combat, and deep narrative themes. Persona 5 Royal
The game masterfully blends traditional turn-based combat with life simulation elements, allowing players to build relationships and engage in various activities. With its stylish art direction, captivating soundtrack, and deep character development, Persona 5 Royal elevates the original experience, making it a must-play for both newcomers and fans of the series.
How to Choose the Right RPG for You
Single-Player vs. Multiplayer
Decide if you want a solo experience or if you'd prefer to play with friends.
Story Depth
If you love narratives, look for games known for their storytelling.
Gameplay Style
Think about whether you prefer turn-based combat or real-time action.
Theme and Setting
Choose a game that resonates with your interests, whether it's fantasy, sci-fi, or historical.
Use the filters on our site to narrow down your choices based on your preferences, such as gameplay style, user ratings, and release date.
What are the best RPGs for beginners?
Games like Undertale and Stardew Valley are great starting points due to their accessible gameplay and engaging stories.
Are there any free RPGs on Steam?
Yes! Titles like Path of Exile and Warframe offer free-to-play experiences with RPG elements.
What's the difference between action RPGs and traditional RPGs?
Action RPGs focus on real-time combat and fast-paced gameplay, allowing players to engage in battles directly. Traditional RPGs often feature turn-based combat, where players take turns making moves, allowing for more strategic planning.
Can I play RPGs with friends?
Absolutely! Many RPGs offer multiplayer options, allowing you to team up with friends. Games like Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition and Monster Hunter: World provide cooperative gameplay experiences.
How often do new RPGs come out?
New RPGs are released regularly, with major titles often launching during the holiday season or summer sales. Keep an eye on gaming news and our site for updates on upcoming releases.
Whether you're looking for a deep narrative, engaging combat, or a vast world to explore, the games listed here are sure to provide hours of entertainment. Don't forget to check back regularly for updates, as new titles are released and ratings change.