One definition of a game known as a role-playing game is one in which players act out the parts of characters in a made-up world. Players assume the duty of carrying out these responsibilities within a story, either by literally acting out the roles themselves or by following a process of organized decision-making on the development of characters.
In short, RPGs are games where you can literally lose yourself in immersion and give you a ton of fun time, and a lot of memories, as well as characters that will literally feel as though they are your friends. This makes RPG games fantastic and very fun to play. But in this guide, we shall be discussing the 10 Best RPGs of All Time! Let’s find out which they are.
2022 Edition – 10 Best RPGs of All Time
Something to take note of when you take a gander at our list. Some games that you think are RPGs aren’t really RPGs in the real sense of the word. For example, Red Dead Redemption 2 cannot be considered a real RPG since it only has RPG elements to it.
On the other hand, games that are A–RPG, or Action RPGs will be included in this list. Without further ado, here is a top 10 list of Best RPGs of All Time based on our opinion.
Horizon Forbidden West – Guerrilla Games 2017
Horizon Forbidden West – Gameplay Trailer | PS5, PS4
The previous Horizon Zero Dawn might have been a very good game on its own, but what makes this experience a truly different set and basically a masterpiece, is that the developers actually listened to all the criticisms the previous game had and improved on it.
This game came out in 2017 and it is still viable as one of the best RPGs of all time. You are playing as Aloy who is a young hunter in a very massive and breathtaking world that is completely filled with and overrun by machines.
There are so many terrains that you can go through like jungles, mountains, snowy terrain, and many more. In each of these places, you can do a ton of parkour and discover a lot of lore. The story is where this game shines too giving you an unforgettable moment.
Disco Elysium – ZA/UM 2019
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut – Official Launch Trailer
This game is an absolute blast and the best game that will probably get you so immersed with your characters because of the many choices that you can make. You name it, you can do it and the consequences of your choices matter so much making you either scared of everything while also so satisfied and rewarded if a choice goes well.
It is an RPG that remains very engaging and does not incorporate any combat whatsoever and this is primarily because of how the writing and the characters are actually made superb, and we might go the further step, and say that they are the best in some of the recent RPGs we’ve gotten.
There are very well-designed mechanics of dialogue and options that are backed up with beautiful oil pastel art. Make sure that you play the Definitive Edition so that you will get the most out of this game.
Fallout New Vegas – Obsidian Entertainment 2010
Fallout New Vegas Gameplay Trailer (E3 2010) Official
The best game in the Fallout series without a doubt. You won’t get the feeling of being lost and vulnerable in a wasteland filled with mystery and beautiful lore as you would get in New Vegas. Although some mechanics might be outdated, this game still holds out on its own.
Although the game was rushed to be released as soon as possible, today you’re able to get the Director’s Cut that we highly recommend. You are playing as a Courier that got shot in the head and buried in a village. The game starts out with you getting unearthed and completely lost in the task of finding the guy that shot you in a wasteland world filled with cannibals, radiation monsters, police army forces, robots, and many more!
Beautiful scenery, fantastic factions with incredible lore, and DLCs that actually matter and are connected to the world. Fallout New Vegas is a must if you haven’t played it before.
The Witcher 3 – CD Project Red 2015
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Complete Edition | Next-Gen Update Trailer
The Witcher 3 is getting all the heat and popularity right now because of the Netflix series. But if you want to know why the Netflix series is so popular it is probably because of all the love that The Witcher 3 got.
This game is not overrated. Do not believe some haters that will say this to you. The Witcher 3 is a game where you are in a very vast and beautiful land taken by war. You will enjoy very beautiful lore and a story filled with shocking moments and you’ll have over 10 endings of it!
With so many possible things to do how you can upgrade and make Geralt better, to owning a home where literally your choice depends on a lot of people living or dying, make The Witcher 3 a live and breathing world where you can lose yourself for months!
Final Fantasy 7 Remake – Square Enix 2020
Final Fantasy VII Remake – Final Trailer | PS4
Final Fantasy 7 from 1997 is remembered as one of the best RPGs of all time having a very big community and fan base. That is why the beloved character Strife is the center of attention in this remake as well making this game just as good as the original, if not better.
The game is basically made from the ground up and when the game did come out, it really was something that shook Final Fantasy lovers. You will get that same experience from before, just very well transferred into a modern and beautiful gaming landscape.
What is very stunning, is that the combat is actually much better and unique. The characters and the story hit the same nodes as before so you won’t have to worry about that too.
Kingdom Come Deliverance – Warhorse Studios 2018
Kingdom Come Deliverance – Official Final Trailer
Kingdom Come Deliverance is a true RPG in the meaning of how you can actually immerse yourself in history. You’ll have the smallest of tasks like washing yourself to not get bacteria in the High Middle Ages to falling in love with maidens and taking part in a council with kings.
This is a game where everything you do will matter and literally have so many choices of how well you can adapt to certain types of situations. The combat is very unique and the learning curve for it is outstanding making you really feel with Henry, the character that you will be playing.
If you are an RPG enthusiast that loves the most minor of details of daily activities that are historically accurate, then Kingdom Come Deliverance is for you.
Pillars of Eternity II: Dead Fire – Obsidian Entertainment 2018
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire – Launch Trailer
If you want a modern RPG that will have all the same and much improved elements of the classic 2D old-school RPGs, you should definitely give Pillars of Eternity a try. The first one is also incredible, but the second is an absolute blast.
You will have so many possibilities to play around in a very beautiful and hand-crafted world for you to get lost inside. The combat is strategic and highly enticing because of the many varieties you’ll get in terms of enemies and choices.
The world is breathing and alive and even the race that you pick will have changes. Each game walkthrough will be different even if you pick 1 different dialogue choice making this RPG game highly replayable and fun.
Elden Ring – FromSoftware 2022
ELDEN RING – Official Gameplay Reveal
Elden Ring is getting all the rewards in 2022 making it a very beloved game. Although it is an RPG game, it is primarily an Action RPG with the elements of Dark Souls. The big difference that these games have is that Elden Ring basically gives you a lot more freedom and a bigger map.
It is one of the best works for a game that will require a lot of tries as well as every minor detail of a strike in the combat to matter. You will get insane rewarding feelings with every boss that you will encounter.
Even though it might seem scary and hard, do not let this keep it from playing it. It has a learning curve that is gradual and you become stronger and stronger in the game is highly addictive and very fun.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Larian Studios 2017
Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition Trailer – E3 2018
Divinity games are a blast in terms of how many options you will have to play it. You can do playthroughs where you go completely solo, or form a band of loyal warriors to support you. There are so many options on how you build your characters everything from the best talker to the scariest butcher around.
The world is so beautiful and everything feels just right and in place that you’ll feel as though you are in a multiplayer game. Exploring and doing the basic activities will make you fully immerse making this a truly fantastic RPG experience.
The game is full rich of charisma and choice and you will get so many memorable moments when playing it. By a lot of RPG enthusiasts, it has been called the best RPG game ever.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Bethesda Game Studios 2011
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition Trailer
The game that took everyone by storm and became the biggest thing in the gaming community. As it did in 2011, that is how even in 2022 this game can hold its ground still. Skyrim is basically a game that wasn’t as deep and wide as Morrowind and Oblivion, but it was just perfect to take the grasp of every RPG game lover out there making it the perfect balance of Bethesda Games.
You are on your way to being executed when out of nowhere a dragon is coming out to completely devastate the area where you were supposed to go. From here on out, you are free to do as you will. It is your choice if it will be fishing or chopping wood for survival, or finding your way to become a general of an army.
Ultimately it isn’t as deep and confusing as some other RPGs might be making Skyrim the first love for many gamers out there. The story is also incredible and all the DLCs and mods will make this a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
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