Top 200 RPG

RankTitleRelease YearOriginal PlatformsSubgenreDeveloperPublisherRegion StyleModeNotable Features
1Chrono Trigger1995SNESJRPGSquaresoftSquaresoftJRPGSingle-playerTime travel;party-based;ATB battles
2Final Fantasy VI1994SNESJRPGSquaresoftSquaresoftJRPGSingle-playerEnsemble cast;ATB;mode-7 world
3Final Fantasy VII1997PlayStationJRPGSquaresoftSony Computer EntertainmentJRPGSingle-player3D cinematics;materia system
4Final Fantasy IX2000PlayStationJRPGSquaresoftSquaresoftJRPGSingle-playerJob-like classes;classic fantasy tone
5Final Fantasy X2001PlayStation 2JRPGSquaresoftSquare EAJRPGSingle-playerTurn-based sphere grid;voice acting
6EarthBound1994SNESJRPGHAL Laboratory NintendoNintendoJRPGSingle-playerModern setting;quirky humor
7Dragon Quest III1988NESJRPGChunsoftEnixJRPGSingle-playerJob system;open world for its time
8Dragon Quest V1992SNESJRPGChunsoftEnixJRPGSingle-playerMonster recruitment;generational story
9Dragon Quest VIII2004PlayStation 2JRPGLevel-5Square EnixJRPGSingle-playerFull 3D world;cel-shaded art
10Dragon Quest XI2017PS4 3DSJRPGSquare EnixSquare EnixJRPGSingle-playerClassic turn-based;modern presentation
11Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn2000PCIsometric WRPGBioWareBlack Isle StudiosWRPGSingle-playerParty-based DnD rules;branching quests
12Baldur’s Gate 32023PC PS5Isometric WRPGLarian StudiosLarian StudiosWRPGSingle-player & Co-opTurn-based tactics;cinematic dialogue choices
13The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild2017Nintendo Switch WiiUOpen-world Action RPGNintendo EPDNintendoHybridSingle-playerSystemic physics;survival elements
14The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past1991SNESAction RPGNintendoNintendoHybridSingle-playerOverworld dungeons;item progression
15Fallout 21998PCIsometric WRPGBlack Isle StudiosInterplayWRPGSingle-playerOpen-ended quests;dark humor
16Fallout: New Vegas2010PC PS3 Xbox360Open-world WRPGObsidian EntertainmentBethesda SoftworksWRPGSingle-playerChoice-heavy;factions;multiple endings
17The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind2002PC XboxOpen-world WRPGBethesda Game StudiosBethesda SoftworksWRPGSingle-playerSkill-based progression;open exploration
18The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion2006PC Xbox360 PS3Open-world WRPGBethesda Game StudiosBethesda SoftworksWRPGSingle-playerRadiant quests;first-person combat
19The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim2011PC PS3 Xbox360Open-world WRPGBethesda Game StudiosBethesda SoftworksWRPGSingle-playerDragon shouts;mod support;sandbox
20Mass Effect2007Xbox360Action WRPGBioWareMicrosoft Game StudiosWRPGSingle-playerChoice-driven;dialogue wheel;party shooter combat
21Mass Effect 22010Xbox360Action WRPGBioWareElectronic ArtsWRPGSingle-playerLoyalty missions;cinematic storytelling
22Mass Effect 32012PC PS3 Xbox360Action WRPGBioWareElectronic ArtsWRPGSingle-player & Co-opGalaxy-wide war;co-op horde mode
23The Witcher2007PCAction WRPGCD Projekt RedAtariWRPGSingle-playerMature themes;morally gray choices
24The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings2011PCAction WRPGCD Projekt RedAtariWRPGSingle-playerBranching chapters;political intrigue
25The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt2015PC PS4 XboxOneOpen-world WRPGCD Projekt RedCD ProjektWRPGSingle-playerExpansive side quests;dynamic world
26Dark Souls2011PS3 Xbox360Action RPG SoulslikeFromSoftwareNamco BandaiHybridSingle-player & OnlineHigh difficulty;interconnected world
27Dark Souls II2014PS3 Xbox360 PCAction RPG SoulslikeFromSoftwareBandai NamcoHybridSingle-player & OnlineBuild variety;NG plus depth
28Dark Souls III2016PS4 XboxOne PCAction RPG SoulslikeFromSoftwareBandai NamcoHybridSingle-player & OnlineFaster combat;epic bosses
29Demon’s Souls2009PlayStation 3Action RPG SoulslikeFromSoftwareSony Computer EntertainmentHybridSingle-player & OnlineWorld tendency;innovative online invasions
30Bloodborne2015PlayStation 4Action RPG SoulslikeFromSoftwareSony Computer EntertainmentHybridSingle-player & OnlineAggressive combat;Lovecraftian horror
31Elden Ring2022PC PS4 PS5 XboxOpen-world SoulslikeFromSoftwareBandai NamcoHybridSingle-player & OnlineOpen world;mount combat;summons
32Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice2019PC PS4 XboxOneAction RPGFromSoftwareActivisionHybridSingle-playerParry-based combat;stealth elements
33Diablo1996PCAction RPG Blizzard-styleBlizzard NorthBlizzard EntertainmentWRPGSingle-player & OnlineRandom dungeons;loot-driven
34Diablo II2000PCAction RPG Blizzard-styleBlizzard NorthBlizzard EntertainmentWRPGSingle-player & OnlineSkill trees;online ladder play
35Diablo III2012PCAction RPG Blizzard-styleBlizzard EntertainmentBlizzard EntertainmentWRPGSingle-player & OnlineAdventure mode;seasons;loot grind
36Path of Exile2013PCAction RPGGrinding Gear GamesGrinding Gear GamesWRPGOnlineFree to play;huge skill tree
37Divinity: Original Sin2014PCIsometric WRPGLarian StudiosLarian StudiosWRPGSingle-player & Co-opTurn-based;environmental interactions
38Divinity: Original Sin II2017PCIsometric WRPGLarian StudiosLarian StudiosWRPGSingle-player & Co-opSystemic combat;deep roleplay options
39Xenogears1998PlayStationJRPGSquaresoftSquaresoftJRPGSingle-playerMechs;philosophical plot
40Xenoblade Chronicles2010WiiAction JRPGMonolith SoftNintendoJRPGSingle-playerLarge open areas;real-time combat
41Xenoblade Chronicles X2015Wii UAction JRPGMonolith SoftNintendoJRPGSingle-player & OnlineMech exploration;open world
42Xenoblade Chronicles 22017Nintendo SwitchAction JRPGMonolith SoftNintendoJRPGSingle-playerBlade system;anime storytelling
43Persona 3 FES2007PlayStation 2JRPG Social simAtlusAtlusJRPGSingle-playerDaily life sim;dungeon crawling
44Persona 4 Golden2012PlayStation VitaJRPG Social simAtlusAtlusJRPGSingle-playerMurder mystery;social links
45Persona 5 Royal2019PS4JRPG Social simAtlusSegaJRPGSingle-playerStylish UI;palace heists;turn-based combat
46Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne2003PlayStation 2JRPG Demon fusionAtlusAtlusJRPGSingle-playerPress-turn system;demon recruiting
47Shin Megami Tensei V2021Nintendo SwitchJRPG Demon fusionAtlusNintendoJRPGSingle-playerOpen zones;demon negotiation
48Suikoden II1998PlayStationJRPGKonamiKonamiJRPGSingle-player108 recruitable characters;war battles
49Suikoden1995PlayStationJRPGKonamiKonamiJRPGSingle-playerCastle base building;108 stars
50Vagrant Story2000PlayStationAction JRPGSquaresoftSquaresoftJRPGSingle-playerWeapon crafting;grid-based targeting
51Secret of Mana1993SNESAction JRPGSquareSquareJRPGSingle-player & Co-opReal-time 3-player combat;ring menu
52Seiken Densetsu 3 / Trials of Mana1995SNESAction JRPGSquareSquareJRPGSingle-playerMultiple protagonists;class changes
53Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn2013PC PS3MMORPGSquare EnixSquare EnixJRPGMMOTheme-park MMO;raids;jobs
54Mother 32006Game Boy AdvanceJRPGHAL Laboratory Brownie BrownNintendoJRPGSingle-playerEmotional story;rhythm-based combat
55Golden Sun2001Game Boy AdvanceJRPGCamelot Software PlanningNintendoJRPGSingle-playerPuzzle dungeons;djinn system
56Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War1996SNESTactical RPGIntelligent SystemsNintendoJRPGSingle-playerGenerational cast;large maps
57Fire Emblem: Awakening2012Nintendo 3DSTactical RPGIntelligent SystemsNintendoJRPGSingle-playerPermadeath toggle;support system
58Fire Emblem: Three Houses2019Nintendo SwitchTactical RPGIntelligent Systems Koei TecmoNintendoJRPGSingle-playerAcademy structure;branching routes
59Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together1995SNESTactical RPGQuestQuestJRPGSingle-playerIsometric grid battles;political story
60Final Fantasy Tactics1997PlayStationTactical RPGSquaresoftSquaresoftJRPGSingle-playerJob system;tactical grid combat
61Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen2013PS3 Xbox360Action RPGCapcomCapcomHybridSingle-playerPawn system;climbable monsters
62Kingdom Hearts II2005PlayStation 2Action JRPGSquare EnixSquare EnixJRPGSingle-playerDisney crossover;real-time combat
63Nier: Automata2017PS4 PCAction RPGPlatinumGamesSquare EnixHybridSingle-playerMultiple routes;philosophical narrative
64Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139…2021PS4 XboxOne PCAction RPGToylogic Square EnixSquare EnixHybridSingle-playerRemaster;character-driven story
65NieR2010PS3 Xbox360Action RPGCaviaSquare EnixHybridSingle-playerGenre mashup;emotional storytelling
66Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic2003Xbox PCWRPGBioWareLucasArtsWRPGSingle-playerChoice-driven;Light Dark alignment
67Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords2004XboxWRPGObsidian EntertainmentLucasArtsWRPGSingle-playerMorally complex story;influence system
68Star Ocean: The Second Story1998PlayStationJRPGtri-AceEnixJRPGSingle-playerPrivate actions;multiple endings
69Tales of Symphonia2003GameCubeAction JRPGNamco Tales StudioNamcoJRPGSingle-player & Local Co-opLinear motion battle system
70Tales of the Abyss2005PlayStation 2Action JRPGNamco Tales StudioNamcoJRPGSingle-playerFree run battles;story focus
71Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium1993Mega DriveJRPGSegaSegaJRPGSingle-playerStory panels;macro commands
72Phantasy Star Online2000DreamcastOnline Action RPGSonic TeamSegaHybridOnlineOnline co-op;instanced quests
73Monster Hunter World2018PS4 XboxOne PCAction RPGCapcomCapcomHybridOnline & Single-playerHunting large monsters;crafting gear
74Monster Hunter Rise2021Nintendo SwitchAction RPGCapcomCapcomHybridOnline & Single-playerWirebug mobility;co-op hunts
75Pokémon Red/Blue1996Game BoyMonster-collecting JRPGGame FreakNintendoJRPGSingle-player & Link BattleTurn-based battles;trading
76Pokémon Gold/Silver1999Game Boy ColorMonster-collecting JRPGGame FreakNintendoJRPGSingle-player & Link BattleReal-time clock;two regions
77Pokémon Black/White2010Nintendo DSMonster-collecting JRPGGame FreakNintendoJRPGSingle-player & Link BattleNew region;season system
78Pokémon X/Y2013Nintendo 3DSMonster-collecting JRPGGame FreakNintendoJRPGSingle-player & OnlineMega evolution;online features
79Pokémon Legends: Arceus2022Nintendo SwitchAction JRPGGame FreakNintendoJRPGSingle-playerOpen zones;catching focused
80Undertale2015PCIndie RPGToby FoxToby FoxHybridSingle-playerChoice matters;bullet-hell battles
81Disco Elysium2019PCIsometric WRPGZA/UMZA/UMWRPGSingle-playerSkill-as-voices;no combat focus
82Dragon Age: Origins2009PC PS3 Xbox360Party-based WRPGBioWareElectronic ArtsWRPGSingle-playerOrigin stories;tactical pause
83Dragon Age: Inquisition2014PC PS3 PS4 XboxOpen-world WRPGBioWareElectronic ArtsWRPGSingle-playerWar table;companions
84Pillars of Eternity2015PCIsometric WRPGObsidian EntertainmentParadox InteractiveWRPGSingle-playerClassic Infinity engine style
85Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire2018PCIsometric WRPGObsidian EntertainmentVersus EvilWRPGSingle-playerShip exploration;open archipelago
86Torment: Tides of Numenera2017PC PS4 XboxOneIsometric WRPGinXile EntertainmentTechland PublishingWRPGSingle-playerNarrative-heavy;Numenera setting
87Wasteland 22014PCIsometric WRPGinXile EntertainmentDeep SilverWRPGSingle-playerPost-apocalyptic party tactics
88Wasteland 32020PC PS4 XboxOneIsometric WRPGinXile EntertainmentDeep SilverWRPGSingle-player & Co-opCo-op campaign;choices and consequences
89Shadowrun: Dragonfall2014PCTactical WRPGHarebrained SchemesHarebrained SchemesHybridSingle-playerCyberpunk fantasy;turn-based tactics
90Shadowrun: Hong Kong2015PCTactical WRPGHarebrained SchemesHarebrained SchemesHybridSingle-playerHeist-style runs;dialogue choices
91Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines2004PCImmersive sim WRPGTroika GamesActivisionWRPGSingle-playerVampire clans;urban sandbox
92Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura2001PCIsometric WRPGTroika GamesSierra On-LineWRPGSingle-playerSteampunk fantasy;open builds
93Ultima VII: The Black Gate1992PCOpen-world WRPGOrigin SystemsOrigin SystemsWRPGSingle-playerLiving world simulation
94Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss1992PCFirst-person dungeon RPGLookingGlass TechnologiesOrigin SystemsWRPGSingle-playerFree-look 3D;immersive sim roots
95Wizardry VII: Crusaders of the Dark Savant1992PCDungeon crawlerSir-TechSir-TechWRPGSingle-playerParty-based;blobber style
96Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven1998PCDungeon crawler WRPGNew World Computing3DOWRPGSingle-playerOpen world;real-time and turn blend
97Gothic2001PCOpen-world WRPGPiranha BytesTHQWRPGSingle-playerDiegetic UI;reputation-based
98Gothic II2002PCOpen-world WRPGPiranha BytesJoWooDWRPGSingle-playerExpanded world;faction choices
99Risen2009PC Xbox360Action WRPGPiranha BytesDeep SilverWRPGSingle-playerSmall but dense island setting
100Kingdom Come: Deliverance2018PC PS4 XboxOneHistorical WRPGWarhorse StudiosDeep SilverWRPGSingle-playerRealistic medieval sim;no magic
101Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana2016PSVita PS4Action JRPGNihon FalcomNihon FalcomJRPGSingle-playerFast combat;base building
102Ys Origin2006PCAction JRPGNihon FalcomNihon FalcomJRPGSingle-playerVertical tower;multiple characters
103The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky FC2004PCJRPGNihon FalcomMarvelousNihonSingle-playerPolitical worldbuilding;bracer guild
104The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC2006PCJRPGNihon FalcomMarvelousNihonSingle-playerDirect sequel;rich NPC dialogue
105The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel2013PS3 PSVitaJRPGNihon FalcomNihon FalcomJRPGSingle-playerMilitary academy;link system
106The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II2014PS3 PSVitaJRPGNihon FalcomNihon FalcomJRPGSingle-playerMech battles;continuation story
107Planescape: Torment1999PCIsometric WRPGBlack Isle StudiosBlack Isle StudiosWRPGSingle-playerStory-focused;philosophical themes
108The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom2023Nintendo SwitchOpen-world Action RPGNintendo EPDNintendoHybridSingle-playerConstruction systems;sky and depths
109Fallout1997PCIsometric WRPGInterplayInterplayWRPGSingle-playerPost-apocalyptic;turn-based tactical combat
110The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time1998Nintendo 64Action RPGNintendo EADNintendoHybridSingle-player3D targeting;time travel
111Secret of Evermore1995SNESAction RPGSquaresoftSquaresoftHybridSingle-playerAlchemical crafting;dog companion
112Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals1995SNESJRPGNatsumeTaitoJRPGSingle-playerPuzzle-heavy dungeons;monster capture
113Illusion of Gaia1993SNESAction RPGQuintetEnixHybridSingle-playerHistorical fantasy;linear story
114Terranigma1995SNESAction RPGQuintetEnixHybridSingle-playerWorld restoration;action combat
115Grandia1997Sega SaturnJRPGGame ArtsESP SoftwareJRPGSingle-playerUnique initiative turn system
116Grandia II2000DreamcastJRPGGame ArtsUbisoftJRPGSingle-playerRefined battle system;character drama
117Skies of Arcadia2000DreamcastJRPGOverworksSegaJRPGSingle-playerAirship exploration;discovery system
118The World Ends with You2007Nintendo DSAction JRPGJupiter Square EnixSquare EnixJRPGSingle-playerTouch combat;Shibuya setting
119Bravely Default2012Nintendo 3DSJRPGSilicon StudioSquare EnixJRPGSingle-playerBrave and Default turn system
120Bravely Second: End Layer2015Nintendo 3DSJRPGSilicon StudioSquare EnixJRPGSingle-playerJob system;meta humor
121Octopath Traveler2018Nintendo SwitchJRPG HD-2DAcquire Square EnixSquare EnixJRPGSingle-playerPath actions;eight protagonists
122Octopath Traveler II2023Nintendo Switch PS4 PS5 PCJRPG HD-2DAcquire Square EnixSquare EnixJRPGSingle-playerCrossed paths;day night cycles
123Live A Live1994SNESJRPG anthologySquareSquareJRPGSingle-playerMultiple eras;different mechanics per chapter
124Romancing SaGa 31995SNESJRPG free-formSquareSquareJRPGSingle-playerNonlinear progression;multiple protagonists
125SaGa Frontier1997PlayStationJRPG free-formSquareSquareJRPGSingle-playerSeven protagonists;glimmer mechanics
126Dragon Quest Builders 22018Nintendo Switch PS4Sandbox Action RPGSquare EnixSquare EnixJRPGSingle-player & OnlineBlock building;quest-driven
127Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch2011PS3JRPGLevel-5Level-5 Namco BandaiJRPGSingle-playerGhibli-style art;familiar collection
128Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom2018PS4 PCAction JRPGLevel-5Bandai NamcoJRPGSingle-playerKingdom building;skirmish battles
129Blue Dragon2006Xbox360JRPGMistwalker ArtoonMicrosoft Game StudiosJRPGSingle-playerTurn-based;shadow classes
130Lost Odyssey2007Xbox360JRPGMistwalker FeelplusMicrosoft Game StudiosJRPGSingle-playerImmortal protagonist;short stories
131The Last Remnant2008Xbox360JRPG squad-basedSquare EnixSquare EnixJRPGSingle-playerUnit unions;morale system
132Chrono Cross1999PlayStationJRPGSquareSquareJRPGSingle-playerMany party members;element grid
133Rogue Galaxy2005PlayStation 2Action JRPGLevel-5Sony Computer EntertainmentJRPGSingle-playerSeamless battles;space pirate theme
134Shadow Hearts: Covenant2004PlayStation 2JRPGGameworks MidwayMidwayJRPGSingle-playerJudgment ring;alt history
135Digital Devil Saga2004PlayStation 2JRPGAtlusAtlusJRPGSingle-playerDevour mechanic;Press-turn battles
136Kingdom Hearts2002PlayStation 2Action JRPGSquare Enix DisneySquare EnixJRPGSingle-playerDisney worlds;keyblade combat
137Drakengard2003PlayStation 2Action RPGCaviaSquare EnixHybridSingle-playerDark story;air and ground combat
138Ys: The Oath in Felghana2005PCAction JRPGNihon FalcomNihon FalcomJRPGSingle-playerRefined fast combat;Falcom soundtrack
139Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout2019PS4 Switch PCJRPG craftingGustKoei TecmoJRPGSingle-playerAlchemy focus;relaxed tone
140Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book2015PS3 PS4 PSVitaJRPG craftingGustKoei TecmoJRPGSingle-playerTime management light;alchemy systems
141Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth12013PSVitaJRPG parodyIdea Factory Compile HeartIdea FactoryJRPGSingle-playerConsole personifications;turn-based combat
142Phantasy Star II1989Mega DriveJRPGSegaSegaJRPGSingle-playerSci-fi setting;party-based
143Chrono Trigger (Nintendo DS version)2008Nintendo DSJRPGSquare EnixSquare EnixJRPGSingle-playerPort with extras;dual screen enhancements
144Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga2003Game Boy AdvanceJRPG comedyAlphaDreamNintendoJRPGSingle-playerBros attacks;timed button presses
145Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door2004GameCubeJRPGIntelligent SystemsNintendoJRPGSingle-playerPaper mechanics;audience in battle
146Paper Mario2000Nintendo 64JRPGIntelligent SystemsNintendoJRPGSingle-playerPartner system;timed hits
147Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars1996SNESJRPGSquaresoft NintendoNintendoJRPGSingle-playerIsometric battles;timed button presses
148South Park: The Stick of Truth2014PS3 Xbox360 PCJRPG parodyObsidian EntertainmentUbisoftHybridSingle-playerTV-show art;turn-based combat
149Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning2012PC PS3 Xbox360Action WRPG38 Studios Big Huge GamesElectronic ArtsWRPGSingle-playerFluid combat;open world
150Fable II2008Xbox360Action WRPGLionhead StudiosMicrosoft Game StudiosWRPGSingle-playerMoral choices;co-op support
151Fable2004XboxAction WRPGLionhead StudiosMicrosoft Game StudiosWRPGSingle-playerMorphing character appearance
152Jade Empire2005XboxAction WRPGBioWareMicrosoft Game StudiosWRPGSingle-playerMartial arts combat;Chinese fantasy
153Neverwinter Nights2002PCIsometric WRPGBioWareInfogrames AtariWRPGSingle-player & OnlineToolset;user-made modules
154Neverwinter Nights 22006PCIsometric WRPGObsidian EntertainmentAtariWRPGSingle-player & OnlineParty-based;campaign plus mods
155Guild Wars2005PCOnline RPGArenaNetNCSOFTWRPGOnlineSkill decks;instanced world
156Guild Wars 22012PCOnline RPGArenaNetNCSOFTWRPGOnlineDynamic events;no holy trinity
157World of Warcraft2004PCMMORPGBlizzard EntertainmentBlizzard EntertainmentWRPGMMORaids;classes;persistent world
158Final Fantasy XI2002PS2 PCMMORPGSquare EnixSquare EnixJRPGMMOParty-focused leveling;cross-platform MMO
159Star Wars: The Old Republic2011PCMMORPGBioWareAustin Electronic ArtsWRPGMMOStory-focused class campaigns
160Phantasy Star Online 22012PCOnline Action RPGSegaSegaHybridOnlineCombo-based combat;instanced missions
161Dragon Quest X2012WiiMMORPGSquare EnixSquare EnixJRPGMMOOnline Dragon Quest;party play
162Pathfinder: Kingmaker2018PCIsometric WRPGOwlcat GamesDeep SilverWRPGSingle-playerKingdom management;adapted tabletop rules
163Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous2021PCIsometric WRPGOwlcat GamesMeta PublishingWRPGSingle-playerMythic paths;high-level campaign
164Grim Dawn2016PCAction RPGCrate EntertainmentCrate EntertainmentWRPGSingle-player & OnlineDual-class system;loot grind
165Titan Quest2006PCAction RPGIron Lore EntertainmentTHQWRPGSingle-player & OnlineMythological setting;skill masteries
166Torchlight II2012PCAction RPGRunic GamesRunic GamesWRPGSingle-player & OnlinePet system;mod support
167Bastion2011Xbox360 PCAction RPGSupergiant GamesWarner Bros InteractiveHybridSingle-playerNarrated action;isometric
168Transistor2014PS4 PCAction RPGSupergiant GamesSupergiant GamesHybridSingle-playerTurn planning;cyberpunk aesthetic
169Children of Morta2019PC PS4 XboxOne SwitchAction Roguelite RPGDead Mage11 bit studiosHybridSingle-player & Co-opFamily of heroes;procedural runs
170Hades2020Switch PCAction Roguelite RPGSupergiant GamesSupergiant GamesHybridSingle-playerGod boons;run-based narrative
171Tales of Arise2021PS4 PS5 XboxSeries PCAction JRPGBandai NamcoBandai NamcoJRPGSingle-player & Co-opLink attacks;modern visuals
172King’s Field IV2001PlayStation 2First-person dungeon RPGFromSoftwareFromSoftwareHybridSingle-playerSlow methodical combat;labyrinthine levels
173Shadow Tower1998PlayStationFirst-person dungeon RPGFromSoftwareFromSoftwareHybridSingle-playerDark atmosphere;early Souls DNA
174Dragon’s Crown2013PS3 PSVitaAction RPG beat-em-upVanillawareAtlusHybridSingle-player & Co-opSide-scrolling;loot driven
175Odin Sphere2007PlayStation 2Action RPGVanillawareAtlusHybridSingle-playerHand-painted art;multiple protagonists
176Muramasa: The Demon Blade2009WiiAction RPGVanillawareMarvelous EntertainmentHybridSingle-playerSidescrolling swordplay;Japanese myth
177Salt and Sanctuary2016PS4 PC2D Soulslike RPGSka StudiosSka StudiosHybridSingle-player & Co-opMetroidvania structure;high difficulty
178Hollow Knight2017PC SwitchMetroidvania RPGTeam CherryTeam CherryHybridSingle-playerExploration;charm-based builds
179Star Ocean: Till the End of Time2003PlayStation 2Action JRPGtri-AceSquare EnixJRPGSingle-playerReal-time combat;twist-heavy plot
180Tales of Vesperia2008Xbox360Action JRPGNamco Tales StudioMicrosoft Namco BandaiJRPGSingle-player & Local Co-opField map;LMBS battles
181Valkyria Chronicles2008PlayStation 3Tactical RPGSEGASEGAHybridSingle-playerBLiTZ system;watercolor art
182Valkyrie Profile1999PlayStationAction JRPGtri-AceEnixJRPGSingle-playerSide-scrolling dungeons;combo battles
183Radiant Historia2010Nintendo DSJRPG time travelAtlusAtlusJRPGSingle-playerTimeline hopping;grid combat
184Dragonslayer: The Legend of Heroes1989PC-8801JRPGNihon FalcomNihon FalcomJRPGSingle-playerEarly entry in Trails lineage
185Baldur’s Gate1998PCIsometric WRPGBioWareInterplayWRPGSingle-playerReal-time with pause;party DnD
186Icewind Dale2000PCIsometric WRPGBlack Isle StudiosInterplayWRPGSingle-playerCombat-focused Infinity engine
187Shining Force II1993Mega DriveTactical RPGSonic Co SegaSegaJRPGSingle-playerGrid battles;exploration between fights
188Fire Emblem (GBA)2003Game Boy AdvanceTactical RPGIntelligent SystemsNintendoJRPGSingle-playerFirst Western FE;permadeath
189Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance2005GameCubeTactical RPGIntelligent SystemsNintendoJRPGSingle-player3D battles;Laguz units
190Parasite Eve1998PlayStationAction JRPGSquareSquareJRPGSingle-playerModern horror setting;ATB combat
191The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall1996PCOpen-world WRPGBethesda SoftworksBethesda SoftworksWRPGSingle-playerProcedural world;skill-based
192The Elder Scrolls: Arena1994PCOpen-world WRPGBethesda SoftworksBethesda SoftworksWRPGSingle-playerFirst TES;large world
193System Shock 21999PCImmersive sim RPGIrrational Games LookingGlassElectronic ArtsHybridSingle-playerRPG stats;horror in space
194Deus Ex2000PCImmersive sim RPGIon StormEidos InteractiveHybridSingle-playerMultiple paths;cyberpunk conspiracy
195Rogue1980UnixRoguelikeA.I. DesignEpyxWRPGSingle-playerPermadeath;procedural dungeons
196NetHack1987PCRoguelikeNetHack Dev TeamFreewareWRPGSingle-playerDeep systems;ASCII graphics
197Slay the Spire2017PCRoguelike deckbuilderMegaCritMegaCritHybridSingle-playerCard-based builds;procedural runs
198Darkest Dungeon2016PCRoguelike dungeon RPGRed Hook StudiosRed Hook StudiosHybridSingle-playerStress system;position-based combat
199Genshin Impact2020PC PS4 MobileAction Gacha RPGmiHoYomiHoYoHybridOnlineElemental combos;gacha characters
200Starfield2023PC XboxSeriesOpen-world WRPGBethesda Game StudiosBethesda SoftworksWRPGSingle-playerSpace exploration;ship building