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10 seriously great RPGs
Nothing beats an RPG for leveling up characters and losing yourself in a story. We picked highly rated Western CRPGs, classic JRPGs and turn-based mobile RPGs that you can play right now. · Updated 2026-10-20
1 · Open-world RPG
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Every single side quest has a living story, which is why it's still always on the list when people name the great RPGs.
2 · CRPG
Baldur's Gate 3
It offers so much freedom that almost every situation has multiple solutions, so a different story unfolds every time you play.
3 · JRPG
Persona 5 Royal
A landmark JRPG whose stylish UI and music, along with the way school life and dungeon crawling intertwine, make it irresistible.
4 · Action RPG
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
The second part of the remake trilogy, which brings the original's iconic scenes to life in modern form while adding vast fields and plenty to do.
5 · Turn-based RPG
Honkai: Star Rail
A turn-based RPG where you travel between planets aboard a space train. Its relaxed turn-based combat makes it a great pick if you want to take your time with the story and cinematics.
6 · JRPG
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition
The game that best captures the warm adventure of a classic JRPG, and one we can confidently recommend even to first-time RPG players.
7 · CRPG
Divinity: Original Sin 2
A classic whose turn-based combat using elements and terrain is as fun as a puzzle, and which can be enjoyed in depth even in co-op.
8 · JRPG
Octopath Traveler II
Its 'HD-2D' graphics, mixing pixel art and 3D, are beautiful, and choosing among eight heroes' stories feels fresh.
9 · Fantasy RPG
Metaphor: ReFantazio
A fantasy RPG from the team behind the Persona series that stands out for its unique story about a royal election and its deep combat.
10 · Turn-based RPG
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
A game that drew huge attention for its original system adding real-time dodges and parries to turn-based combat, along with its emotional story.