Role-Playing (RPG)

Quest for Glory II: Trial by Fire is the acclaimed sequel to Hero's Quest, blending classic adventure puzzle-solving with deep role-playing mechanics. Set in the vibrant desert environment of Shapeir, players must unravel the mystery behind the elemental spirits threatening the land while proving their heroic worth. Players can choose to import their character as a fighter, thief, or wizard, and even unlock the prestigious paladin class by adhering to a strict moral code. Featuring a text-based command interface, improved real-time combat mechanics, and a rich cast of inhabitants to interact with, this hybrid masterpiece offers a deeply engaging fantasy experience.

✦ Best for fans of classic retro rpgs and middle eastern-inspired fantasy adventures.

Enter the little town of Spielburg as a wandering adventurer looking to protect its people from brigands, goblins, and the witch Baba Yaga. This hybrid title combines classic graphic adventure exploration and puzzles with character development and combat mechanics. Choose to play as a Fighter, Mage, or Thief, shaping how you solve puzzles and survive encounters. Raise your skills through repeated actions, manage a day-night cycle with character schedules, and explore forests and mountains filled with creatures.

✦ Best for fans of classic sierra adventure and rpg games

Dragon Age: Inquisition is an epic role-playing game set on the sprawling continent of Thedas, where mages and templars clash as dragons darken the sky. As the leader of the Inquisition, you must make critical choices that permanently alter the course of history while rallying allies against chaos. Customize your hero from four distinct races and three specialized classes, exploring vast regions across Ferelden and Orlais. Engage in tactical combat, build your influence, and forge deep relationships and romances as you uncover the truth behind a mysterious cataclysmic event.

✦ Best for rpg fans seeking a vast open-world fantasy with deep choices.

Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition runs on an upgraded and improved version of the Infinity Engine, letting players dive into the legendary fantasy role-playing world. This definitive edition includes the entire original campaign along with the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion pack. Discover hours of never-before-seen content, featuring brand-new quests, challenges, and three recruitable party members: the monk Rasaad yn Bashir, the wild mage Neera, and the blackguard Dorn Il-Khan. Customize your hero and embark on an epic journey through the Sword Coast.

✦ Best for classic rpg fans wanting the definitive d&d adventure.

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch follows a young boy named Oliver as he embarks on a journey into a parallel world to bring his mother back from the dead. Along the way, he makes new friends, tames wonderful creatures, and battles formidable enemies in an epic quest. Developed in collaboration with the legendary animation studio Studio Ghibli and featuring a sweeping orchestral score, the game combines breathtaking hand-drawn visual style with deep role-playing mechanics and masterful storytelling.

✦ Best for fans of studio ghibli art and emotional fantasy role-playing adventures.

Following the climactic battle against the King of Shadows, you awaken alone and stranded deep beneath the earth with a dark hunger growing within your soul. Set in harsh, spirit-rich Rashemen near the powerful nation of Thay, this acclaimed expansion challenges you to either fight the hunger or embrace its immense power in a gripping 20-30+ hour campaign. Continue the adventure of your existing Neverwinter Nights 2 character or create a brand new epic hero. Experience hundreds of new gameplay additions, including epic levels, expanded feats, spells, races, classes, powerful equipment, crafting options, and hordes of diverse creatures to test your tactical combat skills.

✦ Best for fans of classic d&d seeking a mature dark fantasy expansion.

Mars War Logs takes you to Mars, nearly a century after the cataclysm that threw the planet and its colonists into chaos. Water has become the most precious resource on the arid red planet, with a few companies fighting a perpetual war for its control. In the middle of this struggle, play as Roy, a renegade with multiple talents who finds himself dragged in an epic story where every choice counts.

✦ Best for fans of choice-driven cyberpunk rpgs and sci-fi adventures.

Slime Mori-mori Dragon Quest 3: Daikaizoku to Shippo-dan is an action-packed spinoff in the beloved Dragon Quest series, developed exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS. Players take on the role of Surarin, a courageous slime embarking on a nautical quest to retrieve his kingdom's prized Rainbow Orbs from a notorious crew of pirate tails. Blending charming fantasy elements with light role-playing and puzzle mechanics, the game offers a delightful comedic experience set on the high seas. Released by Square Enix in November 2011, it combines whimsical exploration with engaging single-player gameplay suited for fans of all ages looking for a unique handheld adventure.

✦ Best for fans of japanese 3ds action-rpgs and classic dragon quest monsters.

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors is an immersive action role-playing game developed exclusively for the Nintendo Wii. Utilizing the innovative motion-sensing technology of the Wii Remote, players directly control their sword swings, parries, and magic blasts in intense first-person combat against iconic monsters. Set in a vibrant fantasy world, the game bridges the gap between longtime fans of the franchise and casual players looking for intuitive, interactive gameplay. Journey through a land filled with dangerous foes as you unravel the mystery of the Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors.

✦ Best for wii owners wanting casual-friendly, motion-controlled hack-and-slash action.

In Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, players begin their adventure as a city guardian who is sent to retrieve a sacred tree's fruits, which have the power to grant wishes. Players travel the world, conquer fearsome monsters, and unravel an epic storyline throughout their journey. During their travels, players encounter mighty opponents in fast-paced turn-based battles and interact with a colorful cast of characters. The game offers robust multiplayer capabilities allowing friends to join forces in exploring the expansive fantasy world together.

✦ Best for rpg fans and co-op gamers wanting an epic open-world adventure.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is a classic Japanese-style role-playing game where a sole surviving castle guard, a cursed king turned into a troll, a princess turned into a horse, and a reformed bandit pursue the evil jester Dhoulmagus. Featuring fully realized 3D worlds, continuous landscapes without traditional separated world maps, and classic turn-based combat, it delivers an unforgettable grand adventure. Originally released on the PlayStation 2 and later for the Nintendo 3DS, the game combines beloved character designs by Akira Toriyama with deep tactical party management and interactive environments. Players can smash barrels, rotate cameras freely, and explore vast integrated towns, dungeons, and fields in their quest to break the dark spell cast over the kingdom of Trodain.

✦ Best for fans of classic turn-based jrpgs and cel-shaded fantasy adventures.

Embark on an epic fantasy role-playing adventure as the Hero and his companions discover that their isolated home of Estard is not the only land in existence. By exploring mysterious ancient ruins, you are transported to the pasts of various forgotten islands where you must battle evil and alter history to restore the world. Developed by Heartbeat and published by Enix, this landmark title marks the first game in the series not bound to a larger trilogy and the final North American release to carry the iconic Dragon Warrior name. Experience a grand journey of discovery, strategic turn-based combat, and time-traveling exploration.

✦ Best for classic jrpg fans seeking a massive, time-traveling retro adventure.