Best Character Customization Games

Creating a unique character is one of the most exciting activities in RPGs and action games. The best games with character customization offer appearance editors with dozens of parameters, deep skill development systems, and the ability to dress the hero in thousands of combinations of armor and weapons.

In this selection, we have gathered games on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox with the most developed character creation and development systems — from appearance editors to unique ability builds. Elden Ring, Dark Souls, Black Desert Online, Dragon's Dogma, Mass Effect — in each of these games, your character truly becomes unique. We selected projects based on the depth of the editor, variability of builds, and the impact of customization on gameplay.

The Sims 4

Strategy, God Simulator, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Adult game, Free game

September 2, 2014

Players: 7.5/10

Metacritic: 67/100

A simulator of social and public life, a continuation of the popular game series The Sims. The character creator will open new facets of creativity thanks to an...

Cyberpunk 2077

Role-playing game, Action, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Cyberpunk, Shooter

December 10, 2020

Players: 7.5/10

Metacritic: 70/100

The game from CD Projekt RED, the creators of The Witcher, inspired by the tabletop game Cyberpunk 2020 by Mike Pondsmith. The player is sent to the year 2077...

Starfield

Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Futurism (Future), Science fiction, Open world

September 6, 2023

Players: 7/10

Metacritic: 82/100

Role-playing action in a pseudo-open world of distant space, focusing on well-developed and immersive quests with high replayability in each playthrough. The game...

Elden Ring

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Fantasy, Open world, Adventure

February 25, 2022

Players: 7.8/10

Metacritic: 95/100

An adventurous soulsborne action game set in a dark fantasy world by the creators of the Dark Souls series, featuring the author of "Game of Thrones." The focus is...

Baldur's Gate 3

Role-playing game, Adventure, Isometric, Turn-based, Dungeons, Open world, Fantasy, Replayability

October 6, 2020

Players: 8.5/10

Metacritic: 97/100

A classic role-playing game (CRPG) with an isometric camera, featuring interactive, immersive locations and varied gameplay. Go wherever you want, do whatever you...

Fallout 4

Role-playing game, Action, Shooter, First-person view, Third-person view, Post-apocalyptic

November 9, 2015

Players: 8/10

Metacritic: 86/100

Continuation of the iconic series of role-playing games in a post-apocalyptic world. The game features a completely revamped leveling system, gameplay, and changes...

inZOI

Simulation, Third-person view, Isometric, Sandbox, Open world

March 28, 2025

Players: 6.9/10

Life simulator in the spirit of the series The Sims. As you pass, players create characters using a detailed editor. The characters themselves can have a playing...

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim

Role-playing game, Action, Hack and slash, First-person view, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

November 10, 2011

VGTimes: 9.0/10

Players: 8.6/10

Metacritic: 94/100

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is a role-playing game with action elements in an open world. It was developed and released by Bethesda for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC on...

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered

Role-playing game, Adventure, First-person view, Third-person view, Fantasy, Remake

April 22, 2025

Players: 7.5/10

Metacritic: 81/100

Modern rethinking of a cult role -playing game, recreating the atmosphere of the original at a new level. Syrodil comes to life again with updated graphics...

Dragon's Dogma 2

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Fantasy

March 22, 2024

Players: 8/10

Metacritic: 87/100

Action RPG with a free camera, dynamic combat system, and mechanics typical of slashers — Dragon's Dogma 2 continues and develops the ideas laid out in the...

Monster Hunter: World

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

January 26, 2018

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 89/100

Monster Hunter: World is a fantasy role-playing action game with a third-person perspective, where you will hunt and capture various interesting monsters, such as...

Dark Souls 3

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

March 24, 2016

Players: 8.2/10

Metacritic: 88/100

Dark Souls 3 is a hardcore third-person action RPG set in the Dark Souls universe. The sequel retains the spirit, atmosphere and core mechanics of the first two...

Mass Effect Legendary Edition

Action, Shooter, Role-playing game, Third-person view, Science fiction, In real time

May 14, 2021

Players: 8.7/10

Metacritic: 88/100

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is a remastered collection of the cult role-playing series Mass Effect, which includes Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2 , and Mass...

Dark Souls 2

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

March 11, 2014

Players: 8.4/10

Metacritic: 91/100

Dark Souls 2 is an action role-playing game with a third-person view in a fantasy setting. You play as a nameless hero afflicted by an undead curse. To get rid of...

Fallout 76

Role-playing game, Shooter, Online, Third-person view, Post-apocalyptic, Cooperative (co-op)

November 14, 2018

Players: 4.2/10

Metacritic: 51/100

Fallout 76 is a new game in the Fallout universe, serving as a prequel to all parts of the series without exception. The events begin in Vault 76, the first of...

Code Vein

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval

September 26, 2019

Players: 7.5/10

Metacritic: 72/100

Hardcore role-playing action from the creators of God Eater. You have to take on the role of a vampire and, together with your companions, confront the very essence...

Elden Ring Nightreign

Third-person view, Adventure, Action, Open world, Fantasy, Role-playing game, Cooperative (co-op), Online

May 30, 2025

VGTimes: 7.0/10

Players: 8.2/10

Metacritic: 80/100

A standalone action RPG set in the Elden Ring universe with co-op mode for 3 players. Gamers explore a modified version of Limgrave (a combination of familiar...

Dark Souls

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

September 22, 2011

Players: 8.5/10

Metacritic: 89/100

Dark Souls is an action role-playing game with a third-person view in a fantasy setting. The game takes place in the fictional kingdom of Lordran, reminiscent of...

Conan Exiles

Role-playing game, Online, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Survival

May 8, 2018

Players: 8.1/10

Metacritic: 67/100

Conan Exiles is an open-world fantasy game about the legendary Cimmerian. The game includes not only single playthrough, but also multiplayer. Everyone will be able...

Monster Hunter Wilds

Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Hunting / Fishing, Third-person view, Cooperative (co-op), Open world, Fantasy

February 28, 2025

VGTimes: 7.3/10

Players: 7.5/10

Metacritic: 89/100

An exciting journey into a world where nature dictates its own rules, and hunting becomes the art of survival. Forbidden lands covered with secrets are constantly...

Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Fantasy, Adventure, Exploration, Dungeons

October 31, 2024

VGTimes: 6.3/10

Players: 5.8/10

Metacritic: 81/100

Dynamic third-person role-playing action with a slasher combat system, Dragon Age: The Veilguard transports players to the magical fantasy world of Thedas, in the...

Dragon Age: Inquisition

Role-playing game, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Tactics

November 18, 2014

Players: 7.5/10

Metacritic: 86/100

Dragon Age: Inquisition is a tactical role-playing game with third-person perspective in a fantasy setting. Players will have to revive and lead the Inquisition...

Mass Effect: Andromeda

Role-playing game, Action, Shooter, First-person view, Futurism (Future)

March 21, 2017

Players: 7.2/10

Metacritic: 73/100

Mass Effect: Andromeda is a continuation of the space action role-playing game with a third-person view in the Mass Effect universe. Events take place after the...

Saints Row 4

Action, Shooter, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)

August 19, 2013

VGTimes: 7.6/10

Players: 8/10

Metacritic: 73/100

Saints Row 4 is a continuation of the comedy action game in a large open world and a fantastic setting. The fourth part will continue the story of the Third Street...

GreedFall

Role-playing game, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

September 9, 2019

Players: 8.1/10

Metacritic: 74/100

GreedFall is a third-person RPG from the creators of Bound by Flame and The Technomancer. The setting is a remote island in the middle of the sea, inhabited by...

Mass Effect 2

Role-playing game, Action, Shooter, In real time, Third-person view

January 26, 2010

Players: 9.2/10

Metacritic: 95/100

Mass Effect 2 is a continuation of the space role-playing trilogy with a first-person view. The events of the game continue the story told in the original. Captain...

Mass Effect

Role-playing game, Action, Shooter, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)

November 20, 2007

Players: 8.8/10

Metacritic: 90/100

Mass Effect is a sci-fi action RPG with a third-person perspective. The events of the game will take you to XXII, when humanity mastered the technology of...

Divinity: Original Sin 2

Role-playing game, In real time, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based

September 14, 2017

Players: 9.1/10

Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a continuation of the tactical role-playing game with turn-based combat in a fantasy setting. Unlike the original, the sequel features...

Saints Row: The Third

Action, Shooter, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)

November 14, 2011

Players: 8.3/10

Metacritic: 83/100

Saints Row: The Third is a continuation of the fun action game with a third-person view in the open world. In this world there is possible professional wrestling...

The Sims 3

Strategy, God Simulator, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric

June 2, 2009

Players: 7.8/10

Metacritic: 73/100

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Arcade, Fighting, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval

October 25, 2016

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 73/100

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is a sequel to the arcade fighting game with a third-person view, Dragon Ball Xenoverse. The second part continues the story of the original...

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous

Role-playing game, Adventure, In real time, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval

September 2, 2021

Players: 8.2/10

Metacritic: 81/100

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a classic party role-playing game with an isometric camera in a fantasy setting, based on the D&D 3.5 rules with several...

Mass Effect 3

Role-playing game, Action, Shooter, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)

March 5, 2012

VGTimes: 8.3/10

Players: 8.2/10

Metacritic: 90/100

Mass Effect 3 is the final part of the space role-playing trilogy with a third-person view. Events begin with a devastating attack on Earth by an army of an ancient...

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

February 7, 2012

Players: 9.1/10

Metacritic: 81/100

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is an action-adventure RPG with a third-person view in a fantasy setting. The story of the game begins with the amazing resurrection...

Solasta: Crown of the Magister

Role-playing game, Adventure, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Tactics

October 20, 2020

Players: 6.7/10

Metacritic: 77/100

Solasta: Crown of the Magister is an adventure role-playing game with turn-based combat in a fantasy setting. You will find a choice of race and class of...

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Role-playing game, Action, DLC, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

April 23, 2013

Players: 8.2/10

Metacritic: 79/100

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is a fantasy action role-playing game with a third-person view. You will find a large open world and a new system of interactions...

Immortals Fenyx Rising

Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

December 3, 2020

Players: 9/10

Metacritic: 79/100

Immortals Fenyx Rising is an atmospheric adventure with a third-person view in a fantasy setting from the creators of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey. You will go to...

Black Desert

Role-playing game, Action, Online, MMO, In real time, Third-person view, Free game, Fantasy, Medieval era

July 23, 2015

VGTimes: 5.7/10

Players: 7.2/10

Metacritic: 73/100

A free multiplayer open-world RPG with a focus on dynamic battles. In it, you will create your own hero using one of the most advanced customization systems...

Sims 2

Strategy, God Simulator, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric

September 14, 2004

Players: 8.2/10

Sims 2 — a real life simulator in which the player controls little people (sims) and arranges their homes. Sims need to go to work, furnish their home...

The Elder Scrolls Online

Role-playing game, Online, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

April 4, 2014

Players: 7.6/10

Metacritic: 76/100

The Elder Scrolls Online is an online role-playing game with a third-person view in a fantasy setting. The events of the game take place 1000 years before the time...

SoulCalibur 6

Arcade, Fighting, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval

October 18, 2018

Players: 7.1/10

Metacritic: 83/100

SoulCalibur 6 is a continuation of the popular arcade fighting game series in the Japanese style. The game features a new defensive mechanic that allows you to use...

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

Action, Fantasy / Medieval, Role-playing game, Third-person view

September 8, 2020

Players: 8.2/10

Metacritic: 72/100

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is a remaster of the fantasy open-world third-person role-playing game Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. The developers have...

Octopath Traveler

Role-playing game, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Side view

July 12, 2018

Players: 8.6/10

Metacritic: 82/100

Octopath Traveler is a Japanese-style side-scrolling arcade RPG. Embarking on an exciting adventure, you can choose one of eight characters. Each of the characters...

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

DLC, Role-playing game, Action, Fantasy, Third-person view, Open world, Adventure

June 21, 2024

Players: 7.9/10

Metacritic: 94/100

The expansion takes place in the lands of the Shadows, filled with new secrets. As players progress, they discover unknown places, fight formidable opponents, and...

Divinity: Original Sin

Role-playing game, Strategy, Adventure, Hack and slash, In real time, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Indie

June 30, 2014

Players: 8.4/10

Metacritic: 87/100

Divinity: Original Sin is an action-adventure RPG with turn-based combat and a fantasy setting. The game is a true sequel, the plot of which will begin immediately...

Mass Effect 5

Adventure, Role-playing game, Science fiction, Shooter, Action, Third-person view

2027

Anticipation Rating: 9.3/10

Mass Effect 5 is the expected continuation of the cult role-playing series Mass Effect. The player creates a character and goes on an exciting space journey. On his...

Nioh 2

Role-playing game, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

March 13, 2020

Players: 8.3/10

Metacritic: 85/100

Nioh 2 is a sequel to the hardcore Japanese-style third-person action RPG. The game will take place in Japan during the “era of the warring provinces.” The main...

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

Role-playing game, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Adventure, Action, Third-person view

July 9, 2021

Players: 7.8/10

Metacritic: 81/100

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a continuation of the role-playing adventure in the fantasy universe of Monster Hunter. A new and unique experience...

Dragon's Dogma

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

May 22, 2012

Players: 9.9/10

Metacritic: 77/100

Dragon's Dogma is a third-person role-playing game with action and fantasy elements from the developers of Capcom. The game is published by Capcom. The PC version...

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Role-playing game, Third-person view, Turn-based, Adventure, Fantasy / Medieval

November 18, 2022

Players: 6.6/10

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is a turn-based tactical action game in a fantasy setting of legendary Pokemon. In the new game you will find five new Pokemon (Smoliva...

Black Desert Mobile

Role-playing game, Action, MMO, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval

February 28, 2018

Players: 8.3/10

Black Desert Mobile — the mobile version of the multiplayer role-playing action game in the fantasy setting of Black Desert. One of the features of the game is...

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